Volume 26, Chapter 244.1: Qiuer, Im Not One Who Picks on Others (1/2)

After hearing Elder Xuan’s words, everyone went silent. If sects were allowed to participate in the tournament, they might no longer be odds-on to be the champions anymore. Just like Elder Xuan had said, there would be a lot of trouble if the Body Sect also competed in the tournament, not to mention the rest of the sects on the continent. The Body Sect wasn’t the only capable sect. In Huo Yuhao’s heart, the Clear Sky Sect was not inferior to the Body Sect.

Bei Bei said, “Elder Xuan, it’ll be much more difficult for us in this tournament. You called for us because you want us to up our training intensity over the next few months?”

Elder Xuan waved his hand and replied, “No matter how the system changes, I’m confident in all of you. In the last tournament, the seven of you brought back the title of champions even under such unfortunate circumstances. Five years on, the seven of you are even better than before. So what if the other sects compete? Although this spells more trouble, I’m sure you’ll emerge as champions. However, have the seven of you ever considered the fact that a change in the system will be beneficial for you even if it’s a bad thing for the academy? The seven of you belong to the same sect.”

After hearing his words, everyone was stunned. As members of Shrek’s Seven Monsters, they naturally treated themselves as part of Shrek Academy. They were the main competing members of the academy. However, Elder Xuan’s words made it sound a little different!

Xu Sanshi was stunned as he asked, “Elder Xuan, are you saying that you are allowing us to compete in the tournament as part of the Tang Sect…?”

Elder Xuan smiled and replied, “I’m not approving anything. It depends on whether the seven of you are willing.”

Their expressions changed as they looked at one another.

Elder Xuan said, “If the seven of you compete as part of the Tang Sect, the academy will send another team to compete. All of you will still be recognized as Shrek’s Seven Monsters. This means that everyone will still know that you are from Shrek Academy even though you are representing the Tang Sect. In this way, it’s equivalent to our academy sending two teams out. This is double insurance for the academy.”

Bei Bei hesitated, “However, if we win, the legacy of Shrek Academy’s glory in the tournament will…”

Elder Xuan replied, “When Elder Mu passed away, he once told me that glory can’t be your restraint. What’s a little glory compared to the better development of the academy and your futures? Don’t tell me that Shrek Academy will stop being the top academy on the continent just because we are not champions?” As he spoke till here, there was a look of pride in his eyes.

Bei Bei pondered for a moment before saying, “If we represent the Tang Sect, we’ll still face some problems. For example, we don’t have any substitutes. In addition, can the academy send a suitable team in our place?”

Elder Xuan replied, “You look down on the academy too much. I was still hesitating over this matter. However, didn’t Yuhao tell all of you that there’s a new talent in the academy?”

Huo Yuhao said immediately, “Wang Qiu’er?”

Elder Xuan nodded and said, “That’s right. If the seven of you represent the Tang Sect, Wang Qiu’er will assume the role of team leader to represent Shrek Academy. There are still other outstanding students below the age of twenty in our academy. Although they aren’t as good as the seven of you, they aren’t that much inferior. I’ll give you a few days to think about it. Let’s make it three days. Within three days, you must give me a definite answer.”

“Yes.” Bei Bei acknowledged his words. From the way he clenched his fist, it was evident that he wasn’t calm. He was even slightly agitated.

After bidding Elder Xuan goodbye, everyone gathered at Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi’s dormitory.

Xu Sanshi said, “Guys, what should we do? Should we represent Shrek or the Tang Sect?”

He Caitou said, “I’m fine with both. To me, there’s not much difference. Elder Xuan was right. No matter who we represent, everyone will know that we’re from Shrek. If we represent the Tang Sect, it’s equivalent to Shrek sending two teams for the tournament.”

Jiang Nannan furrowed her brow and said, “I’m only worried. If we represent the Tang Sect, it’ll be very difficult for Shrek Academy to become champions. Whether they lose to us or others, it’ll represent the end of Shrek’s glory in the tournament. We fought so hard to preserve this glory during the last tournament. If we lose it just like that, I’ll be very indignant. While Elder Xuan appeared to be very calm about the matter, the influence of this glory will impact Shrek greatly!”

Xiao Xiao didn’t mutter a word. She rarely opened her mouth during discussions.

Bei Bei turned his attention towards Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, “What about the two of you?”

Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment before replying, “I feel that we should represent the Tang Sect. In terms of selfish motives, I want to do this for Teacher Xiao Ya and do my best to help the Tang Sect prosper. Disregarding selfish considerations, we can’t rely on the academy forever. We need to make a name for ourselves too. As for the academy’s glory, I don’t think there’ll be any conflict even if we represent the Tang Sect.”

“No conflict?” Bei Bei was puzzled as he looked at him.

Huo Yuhao whispered something, and everyone’s gazes turned perplexed.