ebonymovies Chapter 176 The Zhang Family
Chapter 176 The Zhang Family
Chapter 176 Going Home
Another boring meeting at the Sea God Pavilion.
"I have called you here today to discuss an important matter."
Looking at the crowd before him, Elder Xuan couldn't help but sigh. The last time they had gathered so neatly was five years ago, when they were much more naive than they are now.
Beibei, He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, Wang Donger, and Su Yu.
Apart from Huo Yuhao, who sat in the lower seat to Xuan Lao's left as Xuan Lao's closed-door disciple, and Su Yu and Wang Dong'er sitting next to Xian Lin'er, everyone else stood in a row in front of Xuan Lao because they were not yet qualified.
Looking at these energetic young people, Elder Xuan felt increasingly nostalgic for the days when Elder Mu was still around.
As these young people grow up, they may not necessarily become the backbone of Shrek Academy, but they will certainly become a powerful force against the Sun Moon Empire, and may even become the key to determining the outcome of future wars.
However, this future is not too far off...
Elder Xuan continued, "There are less than three months left until the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. Your preparations should be almost complete, right?"
As he spoke, Elder Xuan glanced at Su Yu, his meaning quite clear.
The captaincy should still be given to Su Yu, a versatile talent who can serve as both a substitute and captain, and also be a starter...
"The reason I've called you here today is to discuss the tournament. We recently received some news. This news isn't good for the academy, but it's an opportunity for you. The new Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament will be held in the Sun Moon Empire. Undoubtedly, competing on the turf of our biggest rival will put you under immense pressure. Furthermore, the Sun Moon Empire recently consulted with the three kingdoms originally from the Douluo Continent, seeking to modify the tournament's format to some extent. They are also widely soliciting opinions from numerous academies and sects across the continent."
"A change in the competition format?" Bei Bei's eyes sharpened. As a member of the participating team from the continent's top academy, there was no doubt that the change in the format of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament would inevitably have a bias against Shrek Academy. No wonder Elder Xuan said it wasn't a good thing for the students.
Elder Xuan said, "Yes, they're changing the competition format. The first thing they want to change is the eligibility for the competition. The age limit for participants remains unchanged, still under twenty. That doesn't have much impact. But they've expanded the scope to include all sects. In other words, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Battle Competition will be changed to the All-Continent Youth Soul Master Competition. The number of participating teams will also increase significantly. If the new format is ultimately approved, then the number of participating teams will at least double."
"Su Yu, tell us your thoughts. You were the captain last time. As the captain, talk about your views on the changes to the competition format and how you plan to deal with them," Elder Xuan said to Su Yu.
Su Yu nodded. "Since the competition format has been changed this time, it was already inevitable. After careful analysis, it's not hard to see the following problems."
"Keep going, don't keep me in suspense," Elder Xuan urged.
"First, since the other side has raised the issue of changing the competition format, they simply hope to increase the difficulty for us to win the championship by increasing the number of participants. After all, everyone knows how the last competition turned out."
"Secondly, since the other party has already proposed it, it is destined that this competition format will be approved."
Huo Yuhao asked, "Su Yu, why are you so sure you'll pass?"
"Because they are the organizers this time," Su Yu replied calmly, even though he already knew that this competition format was destined to be adopted in the original work.
After hearing what Su Yu said, everyone fell silent.
Elder Xuan waved his hand and continued, "Su Yu, please continue."
Su Yu stood up and continued, "If sects are allowed to participate, then the formidable opponents we will face will no longer be the Star Luo National Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy. Just as Elder Xuan said, after the competition format changes, we may face the Body Sect, or even the three upper sects, or perhaps our familiar old rival, the Holy Spirit Sect."
Elder Xuan waved his hand and said, "No matter how the competition format changes, I have confidence in you. In the last competition, you managed to win the championship even under such unfavorable circumstances. Five years later, you are vastly different from before. So what if those sects participate? Although you will encounter many troubles, I still believe that you will ultimately win the championship. But have you considered that although the change in the competition format is a bad thing for the academy, it is a good thing for you? The seven of you belong to the same sect."
Beibei said, "We're almost done with the preparations, but there's something that might disappoint you."
"Oh? What could possibly disappoint me?" Elder Xuan looked at Bei Bei's somewhat troubled expression with some confusion.
At this moment, He Caitou spoke up: "Let me say it. Su Yu will not be participating in the competition this time."
Elder Xuan: "………………"
"I hope Su Yu can give me an explanation for this!" Not only Elder Xuan, but even Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er, who were sitting next to Elder Xuan, had a change in expression.
Su Yu slowly rose and walked towards the gate of the Sea God Pavilion: "I know you all have high hopes for me, but because of the competition format, I am different from you. My family is destined to deal with various sects. The more complex and intertwined the gathering of people, the less likely my family is to let me participate in this kind of competition. Elder Xuan, Dean Yan, Dean Xian, the family has given orders that I cannot use my family as the price for my willful actions."
"Go back, if you can persuade your family..." Elder Xuan paused, sighed helplessly, and waved his hand at Su Yu.
Yan Shaozhe was also taken aback, then as if he realized something, he said, "Su Yu, if you encounter any difficulties, I can accompany you personally."
"Dean Yan, I appreciate your kindness, but it really has nothing to do with anything else, it's just an order from the family." After leaving the Sea God Pavilion, Su Yu felt that he had gotten rid of this matter rather hastily.
However, Su Yu didn't care. This competition was destined to be a trap. He could use other forces to secretly resolve the trouble, but it was not Su Yu's usual practice to take the risk himself.
Shrek, the rest is up to you.
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As Su Yu walked alone in Shrek City, he received a letter from Elder Chen.
"I've included all the details in this letter. Young Master, you may return to the family now. As for the academy, the family head will arrange everything for you," Elder Chen said to Su Yu.
Su Yu nodded. Su Yu never doubted Old Chen in front of him. "Alright, Old Chen, I'll leave everything else to you."
Upon arriving at the Su family's residence in Shrek City, Su Yu opened the envelope and began organizing the information from the past few days.
The letter stated that Xuan Ziwen had arrived at the Wanjing Sect and was currently engaged in research on the first experimental subject. He had also fully inherited all the design manuscripts and blueprints that Su Yu had given him.
Su Yu was not surprised by this, after all, he had expected these things, it was just a matter of time.
"Old Chen, what about the others?" Su Yu continued to flip through the letters in his hand.
Old Chen asked, "The others? Young Master, do you mean those who returned with your token?"
"It's them. How are they doing now? Have they fully adapted to life in the Myriad Mirrors Sect, especially those two who like to go around challenging people?" Su Yu couldn't help but think of Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan.
I wonder if the few remaining Soul Saints of the Su family in the Myriad Mirrors Sect are being tormented by those two fanatical warmongers every day.
"Well, how should I put it..." Old Chen hesitated for a moment, as if he had remembered something.
Su Yu frowned, sensing something was amiss. "Old Chen, you wouldn't...?"
"Actually, things aren't as serious as Young Master thinks. A few days ago, the two of them decided to fight me and told me not to hold back. They're still recuperating in the sect, and I estimate they'll be..." At this point, Elder Chen couldn't help but smile.
Well, I guess it will be a few more days before those two belligerents can get out of bed.
"Um, young master, did I go a little too far..." Old Chen asked, looking at Su Yu's slightly strange expression.
Su Yu waved his hand and said, "It's nothing. Next time, hold back a little. No, just leave them alive. Anyway, they can take a beating. Remember to throw them into a room after you're done."
After listening to Su Yu's words, Old Chen was stunned. Is this really a good thing?
It does seem a bit inappropriate, but this is something the young master ordered, so logically there shouldn't be any problem...
Little did they know that it was precisely because of this one sentence that the future berserker duo would suffer countless beatings on their path to the Great Dao.
Of course, these are all for later.
"Young Master, the Patriarch has sent a secret letter." Just as Su Yu was sorting through the recent news, the person in charge of the Su family's businesses in Shrek City handed him a secret letter.
A moment later, Su Yu burned the secret letter in his hand, a trace of worry that was hard to shake off appearing on his brow.
"Elder Chen, we should go back. The family is in trouble this time." With that, Su Yu got up and left Shrek City, taking Elder Chen with him to Shrek Academy in the name of the family.
Su Yu brought Elder Chen to the Academic Affairs Office. Since this was not the Sea God's Fate event, Su Yu still needed to go through the formalities.
"Dean Yan, our family has encountered some difficulties. This is a letter my father brought for you."
As he spoke, Su Yu handed the letter in his hand to Yan Shaozhe.
I've been isolating at home due to the pandemic and have been eating noodles and dumplings for a week now. I'm completely numb...
(End of this chapter)