The next morning, Tianhai Stadium was packed with people, and cheers rose and fell in waves.
Fang Yang and the others arrived at the competition venue, ready to face today's three-person team final.
Just then, an official staff member in uniform quickly walked over.
"Excuse me, are you the three contestants from Eastsea Academy: Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, and Xie Xie?" the staff member asked politely.
"Yes, is there something?"
Xie Xie was a little confused, and he subconsciously looked at Tang Wulin and the others.
Today's final opponents were the team formed by Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi.
Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan also showed puzzled expressions, not understanding why the staff member would suddenly approach them.
The staff member smiled professionally and announced, "Congratulations, you have won the championship of this year's three-person team competition!"
"What? Didn't the competition start yet?" Xie Xie's eyes widened in surprise.
His gaze immediately turned to Tang Wulin and the others.
Tang Wulin had a faint smile on his face.
Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi also nodded in understanding, clearly not surprised by this result.
"What's going on?" Xu Xiaoyan tilted her head, blinking curiously.
A hint of understanding flashed in Fang Yang's eyes, and he softly asked, "Wu Lin, did you forfeit?"
Tang Wulin and the others nodded, not refuting. This simple action explained everything.
"That's right, your opponents have voluntarily forfeited," the staff member confirmed, "so you directly won the championship."
He sighed to himself, "It's Eastsea Academy again..."
Last time, all six top places in the individual competition were taken by Eastsea Academy's Zero Class, and now the three-person team final was another internal battle for Zero Class.
When Tang Wulin and the others voluntarily submitted their forfeiture application, the organizers' staff members were stunned again.
This was the second time a voluntary forfeiture had occurred.
This Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition was practically being played with new tricks by Eastsea Academy.
"This..."
A complex expression appeared on Xie Xie's face.
On one hand, he was happy to win without a fight, but on the other hand, he felt a bit regretful that he couldn't fight his friends with all his strength on the field.
"Alright, Xie Xie, isn't it good that you won the championship?" Fang Yang chuckled and patted Xie Xie's shoulder, breaking the brief silence.
Tang Wulin stepped forward and explained, "Xie Xie, don't look like that. This was our well-thought-out decision."
"We all know your strength."
He continued, his gaze sweeping over Gu Yue and Xu Xiaoyan, "Instead of fighting to a draw on the field, it's better to give this championship to you."
"But..."
Xie Xie still wanted to say something.
"Xie Xie, there are no buts."
Zhang Yangzi suddenly interjected, with a hint of teasing in his tone, "We analyzed it seriously."
"Your combination is too abnormal. Gu Yue's Elemental Control, Xu Xiaoyan's Star Wheel Control, plus your speed, it's simply impossible to win."
The usually silent Wang Jinxi rarely spoke, "We can't win."
The brief four words, however, spoke the truth.
Zhang Yangzi continued to explain, "The three-person team championship isn't important to us. We already proved our strength yesterday."
He glanced at Wang Jinxi, "And... we have something more important today."
Although the usually silent Wang Jinxi didn't speak, his slightly reddened ear tips already explained everything.
"Oh~"
Xie Xie immediately understood, a mischievous smile appearing on his face, "I get it, you guys wouldn't happen to have a date with the Zhou family sisters, would you?"
"Xie Xie!"
Zhang Yangzi's face immediately flushed, pretending to hit, but Xie Xie nimbly dodged behind Fang Yang.
"Alright."
Fang Yang interrupted at the right time, "Since that's the case, accept this unexpected gift."
Gu Yue nodded slightly and said softly, "Thank you!"
Although her tone was still flat, the sincerity within it could be heard.
Xu Xiaoyan clapped her hands happily, "That's great! We're champions too!"
"By the way, the award ceremony will be held in the afternoon," the staff member reminded at the appropriate time.
"Okay, thank you," Fang Yang thanked politely.
"You're welcome, it's my duty," the staff member bowed slightly, still shaking his head and sighing as he turned to leave.
Just then, Wu Changkong slowly walked over.
He was still dressed in a pristine white robe, his ice-blue long hair casually spread like silk.
"Teacher Wu."
Everyone called out in unison.
"Mm."
Wu Changkong nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over each student, "You all performed very well."
"Teacher Wu, we now have three championships!"
Xie Xie said excitedly, "Fang Yang won the individual competition, Tang Wulin won the forging championship, and we also have the three-person team championship."
Wu Changkong rarely showed a hint of a smile, "I saw it all."
"Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, although you don't have a championship, your performance was equally outstanding."
"Thank you, Teacher Wu," the two responded respectfully.
"By the way, come with me," Wu Changkong said coldly.
Just like that, everyone followed Wu Changkong to Private Room Seven.
Upon entering the private room, they saw a white-haired woman standing by the window.
"Hello, Teacher Shen."
Fang Yang and the others greeted politely.
"Hello, students," Shen Yi turned around and responded with a smile.
She was still wearing a light green long dress today, which made her skin appear snow-white and gave her an elegant demeanor.
Wu Changkong spoke coldly, "All of you, sit down."
As Wu Changkong and Shen Yi took their seats, Fang Yang and the others also sat down in turn.
"Today, I called you here mainly for two things," Shen Yi said directly.
Fang Yang, as the captain, responded on behalf of everyone, "Teacher Shen, please speak."
The private room immediately fell silent, and everyone's gaze turned to Shen Yi.
"The first thing."
Shen Yi's voice was gentle, "On behalf of Shrek Academy, I invite all students of Eastsea Academy's Zero Class to join Shrek Academy."
These words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up ripples in everyone's hearts.
"What?"
Xie Xie gasped, his face filled with disbelief.
He never dreamed that he would be invited to join the continent's highest academy, Shrek Academy!
The private room fell silent for a moment.
Zhang Yangzi was the first to break the silence, "Teacher Shen, are you inviting us to join the Outer Court or the Inner Court?"
He remembered that the sisters Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er had said that they had already applied for Shrek Inner Court qualifications recommended by the Tianhai Alliance.
"You really dare to think," Wu Changkong interjected coldly.
Shen Yi smiled and explained, "I'm sorry, I currently only have the qualification to invite you to join the Outer Court. However, with your talent, entering the Inner Court through assessment is only a matter of time."
There was another moment of silence. The Zero Class members' gazes all turned to Fang Yang, waiting for him to make a decision.
Fang Yang took a deep breath and solemnly said, "I'm sorry, Teacher Shen, we have decided not to accept this invitation."
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