200 Drawing Lots (2/2)

This time, even Gu Yue was shocked.

Wu Zhangkong continued, “The outer court’s brightest and most capable studentsare still required to pass an inspection in order to enter the inner court.Matriculating inner court disciples must be sixteen years old or younger.Therefore, none of those on that Shrek Academy team should be inner courtdisciples. The ones you should all take note of are the two youngestcontenders. Since they were sent to represent Shrek Academy at such a youngage, their talent surpasses that of common men without a doubt. They havelikely already been selected as inner court candidates. As such, they will alsobe… your greatest rivals.”

Wu Zhangkong word’s shook the hearts of his students. Our greatest rivals?What does that mean?

“Teacher Wu, why would we compete with them?” Xu Xiaoyan was flabbergasted.

Wu Zhangkong glanced at her. “That’s because I’m training you all to enterShrek Academy’s inner court and fulfill my unfulfilled desire.”

Tang Wulin said, “Teacher Wu, are you saying you couldn’t join the innercourt?”

Bitterness tugged at the corners of Wu Zhangkong’s mouth. “I entered, but Inever graduated.”

Long Bing? Tang Wulin suddenly recalled this name. Could Teacher Wu’s failureto graduate from the inner court be because of that person?

“These matters are too far in the future for you to worry about. Just do yourbest for now. Entering Shrek Academy will be a long and arduous road. I’vedrawn the lots; the matches begin tomorrow.”

Wu Zhangkong didn’t bother informing them of their opponents. For both theindividual and team competition, the first round would be a knockout battle.Anyone who loses would be immediately eliminated from the competition.

Two events would be conducted the next day. One of them was the blacksmith’s,which would also have a knockout round.  As such, Tang Wulin would beparticipating in a total of three competitions.His eyes landed on the time ofeach competition. Thankfully they didn’t overlap, otherwise he really would bestuck between a rock and a hard place.

His eyes landed on the time of each competition. Thankfully they didn’toverlap, otherwise he really would be stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Due to the low number of participants and minimal space requirement, theblacksmith’s event would be the opening act. As for the individual and teambattles, they would occur across the eight arenas prepared by the SkyseaAlliance Tournament. For the individual event, Tang Wulin was assigned to theSkysea Stadium, a short trek away from the blacksmith’s competition. Luckseemed to be smiling down on him.

The team competition was also conducted in the stadium, but in the afternoon.Since the blacksmiths would compete in the morning, Tang Wulin should make theindividual event by the skin of his teeth.

Wu Zhangkong offered his students neither helpful analyses nor advice;instead, he simply told them to return to the hotel later to prepare. As forhim, he would be going ahead.

“Teacher Wu is such an irresponsible man!” Xie Xie muttered.

Gu Yue looked at him. “Do you dare say that to his face?”

Xu Xiaoyan was even more direct. “I’m telling on you to Teacher Wu!”

Xie Xie said in indignance, “What have I done to provoke you two! Am I yourmortal enemy?”

Xu Xiaoyan giggled. “Who told you to grow up not as handsome as Teacher Wu andTang Wulin?”

“This big bro is handsome! People will understand in the future! You justcan’t yet comprehend how dashing I am.” Disdain tinged Xie Xie’s words.

“Let’s go back. I think the reason Teacher Wu didn’t give us any advice isbecause it would be pointless. Since that’s the case, we’ll only have ourselvesto rely on. We have the individual competitions tomorrow morning; let’s all doour best. We’ll formulate some tactics when it comes time for the team matches.”