Douluo Continent, my martial soul is a mushroom.

Chapter 38 Heart-to-Heart Talk (Flander), Master Joins, Team Training

"Dean."

When the last person arrived at the training ground, Chi Ping stopped sitting on the large blue stone and slid down in a flash, respectfully giving a salute.

Flanders asked kindly, "How did your heart-to-heart talk with your classmate go?"

He learned of Chi Ping's plans when Zhao Wuji reported on the Soul Hunting process.

Flander was well aware that each of the students in the academy had their own problems. He kept the guarantee letters from the Star Luo Royal Family, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Master, and Haotian Douluo in his office drawer.

Ichi Ping's willingness to resolve this issue made the dean very pleased.

Flander had been keeping an eye on things ever since Ning Rongrong and Oscar's incident. Of course, Flander didn't hear the specifics of what Chi Ping and the others said; he just wanted to make sure the two sides didn't start fighting.

In retrospect, Ikehira handled it very well.

Chi Ping nodded. "Not bad, most of the problems have been solved."

"That's good." Flanders nodded. "Come walk with me, it's just in the academy."

"it is good."

……

"Xiaoping, do you know that establishing Shrek Academy wasn't originally my idea? Twenty years ago, Xiaogang, Erlong, and I, connected by our martial souls, ventured across the vast continent together. Those were unforgettable, glorious years. I still remember the adventures we went through together: the far northern forests, the northwestern grasslands, the boundless ocean waves... We earned the title of the Golden Iron Triangle in the world of soul masters. Unfortunately, fate is unpredictable, and an accident tore the three of us apart..."

As he spoke, Flander took off his glasses and sighed. "It can't really be called an accident; it's just a twist of fate. Erlong had a dream: to open an academy, cultivate a few geniuses, and make the entire Soul Master world astounded by them."

"Does the Dean really like this Senior Erlong?" Ikehira asked.

Flanders nodded, looking somewhat saddened.

Chi Ping noticed this, so he didn't press the matter further and steered the conversation back to the academy, "Are you using Shrek Academy to commemorate Senior Erlong?"

Flander nodded. "That was indeed the idea at first, but it became more than that later. Shrek Academy was founded by me and the four teachers who are currently at the academy. We old guys wanted to give the Soul Master world a shock."

Do you think you've succeeded?

The two arrived at the academy gate at that moment, and Flander looked at the simple signboard with deep emotion.

"Maybe!"

Following Flander's gaze, Chi Ping looked at the doorplate he had been looking at for three years.

He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Dean, how long do you think Shrek Academy can sustain itself if it continues on its current path?"

Flander gave a wry smile. "At most, we can hold on until you little guys graduate. We old guys are all mediocre; we've already given it our all to keep going this far. Now that I think about it, the reason those little monsters who graduated from Shrek Academy became so famous is probably because you yourselves are talented enough; the role of us teachers was minimal."

"Dean..."

Flander waved his hand, his expression forlorn yet with a hint of a smile. "Go back and rest! You're almost graduating now. Go back and think about where you're going to venture out after graduation. Shrek is just a journey in your life, not your final destination."

"Dean! I want to stay at Shrek Academy!" Chi Ping suddenly shouted.

Flander paused for a moment, then said, "Stop fooling around. You little monster deserve a better future, not wasting your precious time here."

Chi Ping shook his head. "I'm not joking. Dean, I want to stay at the academy as a student. When you retire, I'll take your place and become the next Dean of Shrek Academy!"

Flander put on his glasses. "You little brat, you've got your eye on my position! It's been going on for a while now. So, what are you thinking?"

"You don't object?"

"That depends on whether you can convince me. If you're just acting on impulse, I'll definitely kick you out of the academy!"

"Alright!" Chi Ping nodded. "First, I need to raise funds to expand Shrek Academy, at least to have the basic facilities of a proper advanced Soul Master academy, and qualify for the Tian Dou division of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament two years from now. Then, I will lead our current cohort of students to win the tournament! Using the prestige of the championship, we will expand enrollment and make Shrek Academy even more prestigious! Furthermore, I will change the academy's admission rules. Anyone of the right age who can pass my assessments can study at Shrek Academy! Turning geniuses into monsters is nothing special. Turning ordinary people into monsters is the real challenge!"

After hearing Chi Ping's words, Flander turned and left.

Chi Ping quickly grabbed Flander, "You don't think this will work?"

Flander rolled his eyes. "Shrek Academy doesn't rely on nobles; you can't even take the first step. Besides, do you think you run the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament and can just win the championship whenever you want?"

Chi Ping patted his chest and said, "First, don't worry. I've already talked to Rongrong. We'll trade the Six Styles and the Qi and Blood Intuition cultivation method to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in exchange for a competition qualification. As for the funding, I'll find a way. Whether it's opening a shop or building a factory, there's always a path. As for the second point, don't you know who I am? Just a champion? In two years, Mu Bai and I will be close to level 50. That'll be a piece of cake!"

"That's just your own opinion."

"But if you don't take action, if you don't let me try, how do you know I can't do it? I have to try."

Flander looked down into Chi Ping's eyes.

It was so bright and clear that even the most precious gems could not reflect such brilliance under the moonlight.

"Then... let's give it a try!"

……

The next day, at the academy's training ground.

"This is our new teacher at Shrek Academy. You can call him Master. He's an old teammate and friend of mine. Starting today, he will be teaching at the academy. Let's give him a warm welcome!"

A round of enthusiastic applause followed.

The eight Shrek Academy students shifted their gaze from Flander to Yu Xiaogang standing to the side.

Yu Xiaogang nodded, satisfied with the trainees' spirits.

"I've already spoken with Flander about your training schedule. Chi Ping's arrangements are good, but there are still some details that can be adjusted. Also, I know your goal: to win the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament two years from now. A very ambitious goal, but in my opinion, you're still far from achieving it!"

Yu Xiaogang's tone became more forceful.

"So we need your guidance!" Chi Ping said loudly, his eyes burning.

Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar all wore solemn expressions.

Wait a minute! What's this competition all about? How come I'm so far behind?

Ma Hongjun and Xiao Wu were completely bewildered; they genuinely knew nothing about it.

But since everyone else had an expression that said they knew everything, they naturally wouldn't show it. Instead, they imitated Dai Mubai and the others' expressions, pretending to know everything.

"Very good!" Yu Xiaogang nodded.

"Starting today, I will be responsible for training your teamwork and developing you into a truly invincible team capable of winning the championship!"

(End of this chapter)