Above the Sky Screen, Zhou Yi's cold words still echoed:
["In my class, no one can pass the assessment."]
"I'm raising monsters, not idiots!"
These words caused an uproar in both Worlds.
Black World, Douluo Continent.
In a city in the Heaven Dou Empire, a tavern was packed with people gazing up at the sky.
As soon as Zhou Yi finished speaking, a chorus of voices rose up like a tide.
"Well said! What kind of place is Shrek? It's a place for raising monsters! If it accepts just anyone, would it still be called the First Academy?"
A burly man with a thick beard slammed his hand on the table, his face beaming with excitement: "That's right! I've heard it all along. Shrek's entrance exams are incredibly rigorous. Only geniuses get in, and monsters graduate! This Teacher Zhou may be harsh, but he's got the credentials!"
A thin, middle-aged man standing nearby frowned: "You can't say that. Don't children of average ability have the right to receive an education?"
"Why would someone with average qualifications go to Shrek? That's the top academy, not a charity!"
The burly man glared. " Shrek needs monsters, elites who represent the highest level of skill on the continent! If they take in a bunch of trash, is it still Shrek?"
"But those children..."
"Those kids can go to other colleges! There are plenty of colleges on the continent, why do they have to hang themselves on Shrek alone?"
The tavern was divided into two factions, arguing fiercely.
However, voices supporting Zhou Yi clearly prevailed.
...
Star Luo Empire, in a noble manor.
Several middle-aged people dressed in fine clothes sat together, looking at the Sky Screen and nodding frequently.
" Teacher Zhou is right. Shrek is Shrek because of its high standards and strict requirements. Those who cannot meet the standards should not be allowed in in the first place."
"Yes, I wanted to send my second child to Shrek back then, but they didn't even give him a chance to take the test. I was angry at the time, but now I think they were right. With my second child's aptitude, he would have just suffered there."
"That's why we say strict teachers produce outstanding students. Elite education should have its own rules."
...
Shrek City, Inner Court.
Xuan Zi stared at the comments supporting Zhou Yi on the Sky Screen, his face expressionless.
He was certainly aware of Zhou Yi's style. Over the years, countless students had been scolded by her.
But those who remained did indeed become talented.
But...
He looked at the figure on the right side of the Sky Screen who had already become a God-King, and a thought suddenly welled up in his mind—
What would Yuhao be like if he had met a teacher like Xuan Ziwen back then?
He shook his head and didn't think about it any further.
...
Shrek Outer Court, inside the classroom office.
Zhou Yi stared at the image on the Sky Screen, his expression unchanged, muttering to himself:
"I was too lenient back then. I should have expelled two more students. That would have increased my prestige among them!"
"Okay, I'll do that next time I'm teaching new students!"
...
White World, Sun Moon Empire, Bright Capital.
The reactions of the people here are completely opposite to those in Black World.
"Tsk tsk tsk, 'monster' 'idiot'? This teacher really knows how to talk."
"Exactly! What does 'trash' mean? What does 'useless' mean? Students just haven't matured yet, is it necessary to belittle them like that?"
"I heard that when Venerable Ming was at Soul Engineer Academy, Teacher Xuan Ziwen never said anything like that. Teacher Xuan's most frequent saying was, 'Every child has a shining point; the key is to find it.'"
"Yes, yes, yes! I remember Venerable Ming said in an interview that he was most grateful to Teacher Xuan for his 'undiscriminating' attitude. When he first entered the college, he didn't know anything, and it was Teacher Xuan who taught him step by step."
"So, a good teacher doesn't divide students into monsters and trash, but rather teaches trash to become monsters!"
"Well said!"
In the crowd, an old man stroked his beard and spoke slowly:
"I've lived for over seventy years and seen many teachers. There's one type of teacher who only picks students—if you're good, I'll teach you; if you're not, get out. There's another type of teacher who cultivates students—if you're not good, I'll help you become good."
"Which kind of teacher do you think is the real teacher?"
Everyone fell silent.
The old man continued, " Teacher Zhou from Shrek is the first type, while Teacher Xuan from Venerable Ming is the second type."
"The first type of teacher cultivates students who were already capable; the second type of teacher cultivates students who were not capable but were taught to be capable."
"Which one do you think is more difficult? Which one is more noble?"
No one answered.
But the answer is already in everyone's heart.
...
White World, Reincarnation God Realm.
Gu Yuena gazed at the discussing crowd on the Sky Screen and said softly:
" The people of Black World have a blind worship of Shrek."
Wang Qiuer raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean?"
"It means they think Shrek is right no matter what he does."
Gu Yuena explained, " Zhou Yi's philosophy of 'only teaching monsters and not trash' would have been condemned to death in our world. But in that world, so many people support her."
Wang Qiuer frowned: "Just because it's the First Academy?"
"Yes. Precisely because it's the First Academy." Gu Yuena sighed softly. "Once authority is established, it takes away people's ability to think independently. They won't think 'Is this right or wrong?' They'll only think ' Sherek must have a reason for doing this.'"
Wang Qiuer seemed to be deep in thought.
Snow Empress's voice suddenly rang out:
"So, in that world... Yuhao grew up in this kind of environment?"
Gu Yuena paused for a moment, then nodded.
Snow Empress gazed at the boy standing in the classroom on the Sky Screen, a hint of heartache flashing in her icy blue eyes.
...…
The images continued to flow on the Sky Screen.
The classroom was completely silent. Zhou Yi's gaze swept across every face, his expression undisguisedly critical and scrutinizing.
[After a long silence, she slowly spoke:]
["Before we begin the lecture, let's ask one thing."]
[She paused, her voice suddenly turning cold:]
["During the two days of registration, has anyone been involved in a fight in private?"]
[After he finished speaking, the classroom fell into a deathly silence.]
Many trainees exchanged bewildered glances, panic flashing in their eyes.
Huo Yuhao was slightly taken aback.
[fight?]
[He subconsciously glanced at Wang Dong beside him. Wang Dong's expression changed slightly, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately he remained silent.]
Huo Yuhao remained silent for a moment.
[Then he stood up.]
["Teacher, I've hit him."]
Wang Dong stared at him, eyes wide with disbelief.
Zhou Yi's gaze fell on Huo Yuhao, his eyebrows slightly raised.
Wang Dong gritted his teeth and stood up as well.
"...I hit it too."
A low gasp rippled through the classroom.
Everyone stared at the two guys who had volunteered, as if they were idiots—this teacher was clearly a ruthless person, weren't they just courting disaster?
Zhou Yi stared at the two people standing there, remaining silent for a few moments.
Then, her brow furrowed.
"Just two?"
[Her voice carried undisguised dissatisfaction.]
Huo Yuhao was taken aback.
Wang Dong was also stunned.
Zhou Yi's gaze swept across the entire class, his tone growing even colder:
"What a bunch of useless trash!"
"Haven't you all heard that those who are afraid to cause trouble are mediocre?!"