Chapter 184: Exchange Program? Living Together?
History of Douluo Civilization (Required Course)
Instructor: Wu Zhangkong
At the front of the lecture hall, after completing his lecture on "The Contributions of Shrek Academy to the Development of Douluo Continent," Wu Zhangkong tapped the desk.
"Ahem."
"Students, please write an 800-word reflection and submit it after next class."
"In three months, Douluo University will hold an exchange competition with Shrek Academy."
"Remember—friendship first, competition second. Anyone interested in participating may register with me."
As he said this, Wu Zhangkong couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Though he was now a professor at Douluo University, he still carried deep feelings for Shrek Academy.
To think Douluo University actually wanted an exchange match with Shrek Academy again—hadn't the last defeat been humiliating enough?
According to what he knew, Shrek's most talented students of this generation were still those same seven who last appeared—the likely successors to the title of Shrek Seven Monsters.
And that lineup hadn't even included Jiang Chen or the Snow Empress.
This time, with the Spirit Pagoda's young heir joining Douluo University, what chance did Shrek have?
They couldn't possibly send their inner court disciples, could they? That would be a disgrace.
Unless… Shrek had some hidden trump card he didn't know about.
But Wu Zhangkong didn't get to dwell on it.
"Alright, that's all for today. Class dismissed!"
"Tang Wulin, Jiang Chen—please come to my office."
Wu Zhangkong mostly handled the university's core foundational courses. Douluo University gathered geniuses from every field—like Ling Zichen, a supreme prodigy in soul tool science, specializing in research on power cores for warships and interstellar-class transport vessels, as well as advanced soul cannon technology.
Every time Wu Zhangkong read the list of subjects, his head ached.
Back in his days at Shrek, he'd never faced such a variety of academics.
Back then, studying meant learning soul beast knowledge and cultivating soul power.
But this teaching model of Douluo University… Could it really surpass Shrek Academy?
His office wasn't far from the lecture building. All across campus, groups of students discussed ideas and schematics for soul device projects.
The vibrant academic environment was completely different from the competitive, pressure-filled atmosphere of lower academies, where everyone was obsessed with cultivation, resources, and rankings.
Of course, Douluo University had its own kind of competition… just not an open one.
Anyone who believed they could truly "take it easy" was doomed to fall behind.
"Xu Xiaoyan, what are you doing after class?"
The lazy-looking Xu Xiaoyan glanced at Ouyang Zixin and replied, "Going back to the dorm to lie down."
"You didn't pick any other electives?"
"No, just a few simple ones."
Without anyone strict watching over her, Xu Xiaoyan had completely returned to her laid-back habits.
Her personality was never one for intense ambition, and under her family's constant pressure, she preferred to drift whenever she could.
She often thought: why couldn't her brother have been the one born with her martial soul instead?
"So depressing~"
"Well, fine. But let me remind you—if you slack off now, you'll be twice as tired when graduation comes."
"It's fine, I'll handle it later."
Xu Xiaoyan shrugged without care.
Meanwhile, in Wu Zhangkong's office, the door shut behind Tang Wulin and Jiang Chen.
The professor handed a folder to Tang Wulin.
"This is your student exchange program file. Originally, the exchange match was planned for three years from now, but Shrek Academy advanced the schedule."
"So, prepare yourself. In three months, when Shrek's delegation visits Douluo University for a month-long stay, you'll then join them as an exchange student bound for the Star Luo Continent."
"Huh?"
Tang Wulin froze on the spot.
"What, you don't want to go?"
Wu Zhangkong patted his shoulder. "Relax. Though this was arranged as part of an exchange deal, I'll be speaking to my teacher on your behalf. You're talented, and my teacher's legacy won't be wasted in your hands."
This was the result of a previous agreement between the eight-star Saint Blacksmith Mu Chen and the master craftsman Zhuo Shi.
If Tang Wulin continued focusing solely on his Blue Silver Grass spirit, his path would be narrow.
To become a divine blacksmith, one first had to reach Titled Douluo level—otherwise, one couldn't even withstand a single divine-forging tribulation.
Even if the Federation used medicine to push his body to that level, Blue Silver Grass alone couldn't endure divine forging multiple times.
The key lay in his Golden Dragon bloodline.
"I—"
In Tang Wulin's mind, Tang Shenwang's voice suddenly thundered.
"Wulin! Don't throw your life away for a woman!"
Tang Shenwang nearly roared with frustration. Must his descendant really be this lovesick?
Once you become a Titled or even Limit Douluo, what kind of woman couldn't you find?
(Qian Gu Dongfeng: My eternal love, Leng Yaozhu!)
In truth, Tang Shenwang actually wanted Wulin to join Shrek Academy. Though he didn't know why Shrek had relocated to the Star Luo Empire, it didn't matter.
Let Wulin join first—then he'd feel the depth of Shrek's ten-thousand-year heritage.
Leave the old ways behind and join the greatest academy once more!
Tang Shenwang could hardly wait.
"Alright."
In the end, Tang Wulin reluctantly agreed.
After all, this exchange was a rare opportunity negotiated by his master. He couldn't refuse.
Wu Zhangkong nodded in satisfaction. Technically, that made Wulin his junior under the same lineage.
"This next document—you should sign it," Wu Zhangkong said, pulling out another form and handing it to Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen blinked. "Huh? Me?"
"That's right. Tang Wulin will be going to Shrek Academy as an exchange student, so Shrek will send one of their students here to Douluo University."
"The incoming student is none other than Na'er—disciple of the current Sea God Pavilion Master, Yun Ming."
I haven't just met her, Jiang Chen thought. I raised her.
Now it was Tang Wulin's turn to be surprised.
Wait, Na'er?
He hadn't thought about that name in a long time. Though Na'er had once lived with his mother and him, they'd grown distant over the years.
And now she was coming to Douluo University as an exchange student?
"What's that got to do with me?" Jiang Chen asked, confused.
"Well, since she's from Shrek Academy, she'll need someone to assist her with integration—you, to be precise."
"She specifically requested you."
"In fact, you'll not only accompany her during everyday studies, but you'll also move into the special campus housing prepared for her."
Jiang Chen: ???
Tang Wulin: ???
Wait—
Living together?!
(END CHAPTER)
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