Douluo Continent: I Can Summon Heroic Spirits

Chapter 100 Nianyu Master

After reporting on the matter of the Xishui Alliance, Qian Gu Dongfeng stood still, his expression unusually hesitant, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

"What's wrong?" Ye Chenxing keenly noticed his unusual behavior and asked casually.

Qian Gu Dong Feng bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Actually—I have prepared a special welcoming ceremony for Master."

Ye Chenxing was stunned. Suddenly, the image of the huge construction site that was fenced off in the middle of the road, which was right in front of the gate, flashed through his mind when he entered.

"Wait, that unfinished building at the main entrance—could it be the surprise you were talking about?"

"Indeed, that statue was made just for you." Qian Gu Dongfeng raised his head, his eyes filled with fervor.

"Since you are collecting the power of faith, how can you not have a magnificent statue to embody that faith? Besides, countless commoners and soul masters come here every day, all eager to behold your glory."

"Furthermore, my subordinates have discovered a very peculiar phenomenon in recent recruitment data. The proportion of students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy who choose to join our Star Tower is far higher than that of other advanced academies in Mingdu."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chenxing nodded in satisfaction: "As expected of the Sun Moon Empire's premier academy, these students certainly have excellent taste."

However, Qian Gu Dong Feng shook his head with a strange expression.

"Actually, that's not the case."

As he spoke, he took out a detailed statistical report from his storage soul tool and handed it to Ye Chenxing.

"According to the background checks conducted by our subordinates, these students from the Sun Moon Royal Academy who have joined the Star Tower share a highly overlapping commonality—they have all seen you in person at the academy. Furthermore, the proportion of female Soul Masters among this batch of recruits is as high as ninety percent."

"The data doesn't lie. The facts prove that your image itself is a major recruitment tool for our Star Tower."

"Therefore, I believe that building your statue at the main gate is absolutely necessary and highly profitable. I acted on my own initiative, and I ask Master for your punishment."

"No." Ye Chenxing slammed the report shut, waved his hand solemnly, and said, "I think what you said makes a lot of sense."

Seeing that Ye Chenxing not only didn't blame him but also approved of him, Qian Gu Dongfeng became excited, his eyes filled with even more fervor: "Great Master! Since you agree, then I won't hold back anymore."

"Actually, besides the statue, I've also specially composed a magnificent hymn for you! I plan to make it the anthem of the Star Tower, so that all members can sing it together every morning at the assembly."

Ye Chenxing stood there stunned as he listened to the scene described by Qian Gu Dongfeng.

Thousands of Star Tower members stood in neat rows in the square, hands raised high, jumping and singing hymns at the top of their lungs to their respective statues.

"Stop, stop, stop!"

Ye Chenxing felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly reached out to interrupt the fanatical cadre's dangerous remarks.

"Arhcer, let's be a little more moderate in our actions. Building a statue is one thing; after all, many powerful forces on the continent have a tradition of erecting statues, so that's understandable. But composing a song about it is a bit much, isn't it?"

"Even those crazy people at Shrek Academy wouldn't have time to compose a 'Song of the Sea God' for Tang San to sing every day, right? Let's not do such underworld work."

Upon hearing Master's reprimand, Qian Gu Dongfeng felt as if he had been doused with cold water, instantly calming down and hurriedly bowing his head to apologize: "Master is right to reprimand me; I was carried away by my own pride."

at the same time

Outside the gates of Shrek Academy.

It was during the holiday, and the college entrance, which should have been rather quiet, was now neatly filled with students and teachers who had stayed on campus. The crowd parted to both sides, leaving a wide passageway in the middle.

Even during the holidays, putting together such a large-scale operation is already the limit that Shrek Academy can currently muster.

"Beibei, who on earth is this important person we're welcoming? Who could possibly have such a grand entrance that makes Shrek Academy put on such a show?"

In the crowd, a girl couldn't help but nudge the boy next to her with her elbow.

She had long, black hair, neatly styled into a ponytail that hung down her back. Her light blue outfit accentuated her youthful figure, which was just beginning to blossom. Her almond-shaped eyes were bright and mischievous, and her pretty oval face, beneath her pert nose, was full of questions.

"Even if the emperors of the three former empires came in person, would it really warrant such a grand mobilization?"

Hearing the girl's complaints, a hint of helplessness flashed across Bei Bei's handsome and refined face.

"Xiaoya, Xuanzu and the others didn't tell me anything, but they repeatedly told me to take this seriously today."

Beibei lowered her voice and leaned closer to say, "Besides, we outer court disciples are basically just here to be background spectators. I heard from some senior students I know in the inner court that the inner court disciples even prepared a special welcoming program and rehearsed it for several days."

"Really? There's even a show to watch?" Tang Ya's eyes lit up with excitement, but then her expression turned serious. "Wait, what did you just call me?"

"Okay, okay, Teacher Xiaoya—" Beibei raised her hands in surrender, and was about to continue to flatter her when she caught a glimpse of the commotion at the end of the road in the distance, and her expression turned serious.

"Stop fooling around, look, they're here."

The crowd, which had been whispering, fell silent instantly, and the atmosphere became incredibly solemn and respectful.

Under everyone's gaze, a figure was slowly walking along the main road.

He was a man who looked middle-aged.

He had a buzz cut and an extremely ordinary appearance, even somewhat stiff and rigid. With his hands behind his back, he wore a simple, faded robe, exuding an air of old age and world-weariness. Yet, he slightly raised his chin, carrying the aloofness of a hermit.

"That's pretentious enough," Tang Ya muttered, pursing her lips.

Beibei frowned slightly as she watched the man slowly approaching.

Never seen him before—but why does this face seem so familiar? And this aura... who is he?

Just as Bei Bei was filled with doubt, and the entire audience held their breath, watching Yu Xiaogang step into the Shrek Academy gate...

As if receiving an order from nowhere, the inner court disciples lined up around them suddenly stepped forward in unison.

Immediately afterwards, these top geniuses from across the continent straightened their backs, gathered their strength, and, with the fullest emotion and the loudest voices, sang at the gate: "If you say 'Don't be a coward,' I'll dare to charge forward!"

"Master Yu Xiaogang, I still remember you—!"

"Sentence by sentence, it pulled me out of the fog!"

"Master Yu Xiaogang, I still remember you!"

"Everything at Shrek started with you!!!"

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