After hearing Ning Tian's reply, the guard was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned around, his gaze falling on the purple-haired girl, and he bowed respectfully.
"Your Highness Jiujiu, these three are students from Sky Shrek Academy. They said they would like to have a friendly exchange with the students of our academy."
"I was just about to report this, but I didn't expect Your Highness to return just in time."
Your Highness Jiujiu?
Upon hearing this form of address, a flicker of surprise flashed in the eyes of Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Wu Siduo.
It seemed their previous guess was correct; this purple-haired girl's identity was indeed extraordinary.
"Sky Shrek Academy?"
The purple-haired girl's violet-red eyes lit up slightly, and a smile of interest appeared on her face.
She walked up to the three of them and introduced herself generously.
"Hello everyone, my name is Xu Jiujiu, and I am a student at Star Luo Royal Academy."
"I am also a princess of the Star Luo Empire."
When Xu Jiujiu spoke, her tone was not condescending, and she wore a composed smile on her face.
Ning Tian understood, bowed slightly, and responded politely.
"So it is Your Highness Jiujiu, please forgive my lack of manners."
"I am Ning Tian, this is Wu Feng, and this is Wu Siduo."
Xu Jiujiu waved her hand and said with a smile.
"No need to be so formal, just call me Jiujiu."
"By the way, you mentioned wanting to have an exchange earlier... is it just the three of you?"
Xu Jiujiu's gaze swept over the three of them, a trace of curiosity in her eyes.
One must know that exchanges between Spirit Masters, especially between academies, are usually conducted in teams.
Three people...
If she remembered correctly, Ning Tian possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit and was a support system Spirit Master; this lineup seemed a bit too thin.
Ning Tian smiled slightly, just about to speak to confirm.
However, at this moment, a crisp voice came from afar.
"Ning Tian!"
Everyone turned their heads at the sound.
They saw four figures walking towards them.
In the lead was a powder-blue-haired girl, none other than Wang Dong'er, followed by three girls: Xi'er, Xiao Xiao, and Xu Xiaoyan.
"Dong'er?!"
Seeing the newcomers, Ning Tian's eyes lit up, and a look of pleasant surprise appeared on her face.
"Why are you here?"
Wang Dong'er walked quickly to the front, glanced at Xu Jiujiu, then looked at Ning Tian and the others, and explained with a smile.
"We also planned to come to the Star Luo Empire to take a look, and didn't expect to meet you here."
Wang Dong'er smiled at Ning Tian and the others. Although they were not in the same team, they were classmates after all, studying and living in the academy together, so they were familiar with each other.
Ning Tian nodded, quickly turned around, and spoke to Xu Jiujiu.
"Your Highness Jiujiu, these four are also students from our Sky Shrek Academy."
"Wang Dong'er, Xi'er, Xiao Xiao, and Xu Xiaoyan."
While introducing them, Ning Tian looked at Wang Dong'er and the others and asked with a smile.
"We were just planning to have a friendly exchange with the students of Star Luo Royal Academy. Would you like to join us?"
Wang Dong'er glanced at Xu Jiujiu, then looked at the expectant look in Ning Tian's eyes, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"Of course."
"How could we miss such a good opportunity?"
Xi'er, Xiao Xiao, and Xu Xiaoyan all nodded in agreement.
Seeing the four extra people, Xu Jiujiu was stunned for a moment, then a smile appeared on her face.
"Seven people... this number is just right."
Xu Jiujiu took a deep breath and said in a serious tone.
"Since that's the case, I won't beat around the bush."
"For this exchange, I can represent Star Luo Royal Academy and accept your challenge."
Hearing this, joy flashed in the eyes of Ning Tian and the other six.
However, Xu Jiujiu changed the subject and continued.
"However... before we officially begin, I have a small request."
Ning Tian was slightly taken aback and asked.
"What request?"
A meaningful smile appeared on Xu Jiujiu's face.
"My brother, who is the current Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, is quite interested in your Sky Shrek Academy."
"So, for this exchange, I would like to invite him to watch on-site as a spectator."
"That... shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Ning Tian and the people around her exchanged glances and quickly weighed the situation in their hearts.
The Emperor of the Star Luo Empire wants to come and watch? This was indeed a bit beyond their expectations.
However... there was nothing to refuse.
After all, they came for an exchange, and there was nothing shameful about it.
If the Emperor comes, it's just one more spectator. While the Emperor's status is noble, for them, it didn't hold that much intimidation.
Ning Tian nodded and readily agreed.
"Of course, no problem."
The smile on Xu Jiujiu's face deepened. She turned to the guard and instructed.
"Take these distinguished guests to the waiting room to rest. I will handle the rest."
The guard bowed and replied quickly.
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Subsequently, the guard made a gesture of invitation to Ning Tian and the others.
"Everyone, please follow me."
Ning Tian and the others followed the guard into the interior of Star Luo Royal Academy.
Xu Jiujiu stood where she was, watching their backs disappear inside the gate, before pulling out an exquisite, small communication Spirit Tool from her bosom.
She took a deep breath and dialed a number.
A moment later, a calm and majestic male voice came from the other end of the communication Spirit Tool.
"Jiujiu? What's the matter?"
A smile appeared on Xu Jiujiu's face as she said.
"Brother, didn't you always want to know about that Sky Shrek Academy?"
"Today, I happened to run into their people at the entrance of the academy."
The man on the other end of the communicator paused, then his tone carried a trace of urgency.
"What? Sky Shrek Academy?"
"What are they doing coming to Star Luo Royal Academy?"
Xu Jiujiu explained with a smile.
"They want to have a training match with our academy."
"I have already accepted it on behalf of the academy."
"And... I took the liberty of inviting you to watch the match."
"Brother, you wouldn't refuse, would you?"
There was silence on the other end of the communicator for a moment, followed by a hearty laugh.
"Jiujiu, you did very well this time."
"How could I refuse? I'll have people prepare right now and be there immediately."
Hearing her brother's praise, the smile on Xu Jiujiu's lips deepened.
She paused, hesitated for a moment, and then decided to ask the question that had been on her mind.
"Brother, I heard... that at that Sky Shrek Academy, there is a teacher who single-handedly challenged all the senior elders of the Sea God Pavilion at the terrestrial Shrek Academy, and defeated them all in just three moves."
"Is this rumor... true?"
There was another moment of silence on the other end of the communicator.
Then, the calm male voice sounded slowly, with a trace of solemnity in his tone.
"Of course it is true, or more accurately, two moves."
"Jiujiu, do you remember the informant I sent to Shrek City before?"
"According to the information sent back by the informant, that day... there was indeed only one person facing the group of senior elders from Shrek Academy."
"And the result was exactly as the rumors said: defeated them all within three moves."
After hearing this, a deep shock flashed in Xu Jiujiu's violet-red eyes.
Although she had heard this outrageous rumor before, deep down, she had always found it hard to believe.
After all, which of those senior elders at the terrestrial Shrek Academy wasn't a long-famous Titled Douluo?
And yet... they were all taken care of by one person within three moves?
If she hadn't heard her brother confirm it personally, she would never have believed it even if she died.
The voice on the other end of the communicator continued, with a trace of deep emotion in his tone.
"Jiujiu, you should know that the Sun Moon Empire has been eyeing our Star Luo Empire covetously all these years."
"And that Shrek Academy we initially valued... has now lost the ability to influence the war situation on the continent."
"As for that Duke in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, what his true thoughts are, we still don't know to this day."
"If we can take this opportunity to make friends with the students of that Sky Shrek Academy..."
"It is absolutely a matter of a hundred benefits and no harm for our Star Luo Empire."
Xu Jiujiu's eyes gradually became firm. She took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.
"Brother, I understand."
"Don't worry, I will treat them well."
A relieved laugh came from the other end of the communicator.
"Good, then I'll leave it to you."
"I'm leaving now and heading to Star Luo Royal Academy."
The call ended.
Xu Jiujiu put away the communication Spirit Tool, looked up, gazed towards the depths of the academy, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing a smile, before she began to walk into the academy.
She was also looking forward to seeing exactly how strong the students of an academy with such a formidable teacher really were.
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