Teacher Wanjin called out, "Xu Jiangyu, come with me." Xu Jiangyu acknowledged and followed him to Xinya Academy.
With a curious look on his face, Teacher Wanjin asked Xu Jiangyu, "Did you know that admission to Xinya Academy isn't just based on age? Look, I'm only 10 years old this year, but you have to be 14 to be admitted here." With that, Teacher Wanjin added, "I'm not having you enroll right now. Come with me, I'll take you to see the statues of the Shrek Seven Monsters."
Xu Jiangyu followed behind Teacher Wanjin, his heart filled with a mix of doubt and anticipation. They arrived at the place where the statues were displayed. The seven statues of the Shrek Seven Monsters were lifelike, as if they were recounting past brilliance and glory.
Standing before the statues, Teacher Wanjin slowly said, "These statues represent the spirit of Xinya Academy. Their stories inspire every student to strive constantly and pursue their dreams. Even though you're still young now, you must keep dreams in your heart and fight for them."
Xu Jiangyu gazed at the statues, secretly resolving in his heart that he must work hard in the days to come to enter Xinya Academy as soon as possible and become someone as outstanding as the Shrek Seven Monsters.
With a smile, Teacher Wanjin said slowly to Xu Jiangyu, "Jiangyu, look at the Shrek Seven Monsters on the left here. They are legends in the history of the academy. This first one is the White Tiger God of War Dai Mubai. He possessed peerless strength and courage, and was the eldest among the Seven Monsters."
Xu Jiangyu listened intently, his eyes fixed firmly on the statue of Dai Mubai, as if he could feel the majesty emanating from it.
Teacher Wanjin continued, "And this God of Food Oscar—don't look at him as someone who always acts carefree; he never drops the ball at a critical moment. His food-type soul skills could always bring everyone unexpected help."
"The Nine-Colored Goddess Ning Rongrong originated from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Her supporting abilities were peerless, providing powerful support to the team." Teacher Wanjin's eyes were full of admiration.
"The Goddess of Speed Zhu Zhuqing—her speed was as fast as lightning, dealing fatal blows to enemies in battle," Teacher Wanjin said while pointing at Zhu Zhuqing's statue.
"As for Xiao Wu, who shared the divine throne, her bond with Tang San was profound. They experienced countless hardships together and never abandoned each other." Teacher Wanjin's voice carried a hint of emotion.
Looking at these statues, Xu Jiangyu felt a sense of curiosity and yearning, and couldn't help asking, "What about Tang San in the middle, who held the dual divine thrones? What makes him so special?"
Teacher Wanjin's gaze fell upon Tang San's statue in the center. A gleam flashed in his eyes as he said, "Tang San? He was the core figure among the Seven Monsters. Not only did he possess formidable strength, but he also had exceptional wisdom and leadership talent. He successively inherited the divine thrones of the Sea God and the Asura God, becoming a legendary figure in the God Realm. His story inspires generation after generation of students at the academy."
Xu Jiangyu listened spellbound, as if he could see Tang San fighting bravely against enemies on the battlefield.
Teacher Wanjin went on, "Among the Shrek Seven Monsters, there is also a very special existence, and that is the Evil Eye White Tiger Dai Mubai. He and Tang San were sworn brothers who weathered many challenges and difficulties together. Their friendship was as firm as a rock, a symbol of the unity of the Seven Monsters."
"Teacher, where did these statues come from?" Xu Jiangyu asked curiously.
Teacher Wanjin smiled and said, "These statues were meticulously crafted by the seniors of the academy to commemorate the achievements of the Shrek Seven Monsters. They have witnessed the development and changes of the academy while also carrying the spirit of the Shrek Seven Monsters."
Xu Jiangyu nodded and said, "I must learn from the Shrek Seven Monsters and strive to become someone as outstanding as them."
Teacher Wanjin patted Xu Jiangyu on the shoulder and said, "Having ambition is a good thing, but realizing dreams isn't easy. You must constantly work hard, enhance your strength, and learn how to cooperate and unite so that you can go further on your path in the future."
Xu Jiangyu nodded solemnly and said, "Teacher, I remember. I will definitely work hard."
They lingered for a long time before the statues of the Shrek Seven Monsters, with Teacher Wanjin recounting the story of each member to Xu Jiangyu, who listened with rapt attention. Unawares, the sun had shifted westward, and the edge of the sky was tinged with brilliant evening clouds.
"All right, Jiangyu, it's time for us to head back," Teacher Wanjin said.
Reluctantly, Xu Jiangyu left the place where the statues of the Shrek Seven Monsters stood. On the way back, the figures of the Shrek Seven Monsters still lingered in his mind, and his heart was filled with yearning for the future.
Returning to Shrek Advanced Academy, Teacher Wanjin stood there introducing the second-generation Shrek Seven Monsters to everyone.
First to catch the eye was Huo Yuhao. With his upright posture and extraordinary bearing, his dual pupils seemed to contain endless wisdom and power. His Spirit Eyes Martial Soul shone with a mysterious radiance, his Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Martial Soul emitted a chilling pressure, and the inheritance of the Necromancer made him appear all the more unfathomable. Led by him, the Shrek Seven Monsters always managed to find a way out of adversity; he was the core and pillar of the team.
Tang Wutong—beautiful and moving, she was like a fairy descending to the mortal world. When her Goddess of Light Butterfly Martial Soul fluttered, the dazzling light was mesmerizing. The tacit understanding and love between her and Huo Yuhao filled the entire team with warmth and strength.
Beibei possessed a resolute face and a steady temperament. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul displayed formidable majesty on him; he was the leader of the team and could always make wise decisions at critical moments.
Xu Sanshi seemed frivolous on the surface, but was actually firm within. His Mysterious Golden Xuanwu Martial Soul gave him unbreakable defensive power, and in battle, he always forged ahead without shrinking back.
Jiang Nannan had a slender figure, combining gentleness with resilience. Her Soft Bones Rabbit Martial Soul enabled her to move swiftly and agilely, playing an important role in the team.
He Caitou was tall and robust, and his Destruction Martial Soul made him an awe-inspiring presence. His steadiness and strength provided a solid backing for the team.
Xiaoxiao was lively and cute, and her twin martial souls were full of creativity and vitality. In the team, she was an indispensable source of joy as well as a capable assistant in battle.
Every member of the second-generation Shrek Seven Monsters possessed unique charm and strength. Together, they wrote a brilliant chapter for Shrek and became legends in the history of the academy.
Teacher Wanjin brought Xu Jiangyu back to Shrek Advanced Academy. Standing at the academy gate and looking at the statues of the two generations of the Shrek Seven Monsters, he said with emotion, "Xiaoyu, you know what? This place has witnessed countless brilliant moments of our Shrek Academy. Look at these statues of the two generations of Shrek Seven Monsters—each one represents a legend."
Xu Jiangyu looked curiously at the statues, his eyes filled with yearning. Teacher Wanjin continued, "Look, this first generation of Shrek Seven Monsters is the pride of our academy. Back then, they experienced countless hardships and obstacles, yet they never abandoned each other and fought together for the glory of Shrek."
Xu Jiangyu listened earnestly to Teacher Wanjin's narration, as if he could feel the heroism and tenacity of the first-generation Shrek Seven Monsters. Teacher Wanjin pointed to one of the statues and said, "Look, this is Dai Mubai. He was the eldest among the first-generation Shrek Seven Monsters, possessing extremely powerful strength and a forthright, loyal personality."
Then, Teacher Wanjin pointed to another statue and said, "This is Oscar. He was a genius food-type soul master who could always create all kinds of magical foods to bring strength and joy to everyone."
Teacher Wanjin introduced the members of the first-generation Shrek Seven Monsters one by one, and Xu Jiangyu listened entranced. Then, changing the subject, Teacher Wanjin said, "And then there is the second generation of Shrek Seven Monsters. They were also extraordinary. Look, this Huo Yuhao—he was a genius with a special martial soul who went through countless trials and eventually became a powerhouse of an era."
Looking at the statue of Huo Yuhao, Xu Jiangyu felt a surge of respect well up in his heart. Teacher Wanjin continued, "This is Tang Wutong, Huo Yuhao's beloved. Her martial soul is also extremely powerful. She fought side by side with Huo Yuhao, striving for the future of Shrek."
Teacher Wanjin went on to introduce the other members of the second-generation Shrek Seven Monsters, each of whom made Xu Jiangyu brim with curiosity about their stories. When Teacher Wanjin mentioned Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi, he paused, looked at Xu Jiangyu, and said, "Xiaoyu, this Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi are your parents."
Hearing this, Xu Jiangyu felt a wave of agitation in his heart. He looked at the two statues representing his parents, tears flashing in his eyes. Teacher Wanjin patted Xu Jiangyu on the shoulder and said, "They were both exceptionally outstanding people who made tremendous contributions to Shrek Academy. You must take them as your role models and strive to become someone like them."
Xu Jiangyu nodded and said, "I will definitely work hard, Teacher Wanjin."
Teacher Wanjin smiled gratifyingly and said, "Good child, I believe you can definitely do it."
Next, Teacher Wanjin took Xu Jiangyu around the academy, walking and telling him about the history and stories of Shrek Academy. They walked past the teaching building and saw students who used to study there; they walked past the training grounds and saw students working hard at their training; they walked past the gardens and saw beautiful flowers and green grass.
Throughout this process, Teacher Wanjin constantly interacted with Xu Jiangyu, sharing his own experiences and insights. Xu Jiangyu also actively responded to Teacher Wanjin, putting forward his own thoughts and questions. Like a pair of close friends, they spent a wonderful time together in Shrek Academy.
When they reached the lakeside of the academy, Teacher Wanjin stopped, looked at the calm surface of the lake, and said, "Xiaoyu, Shrek Academy is a place filled with dreams and hope. Here, everyone has the opportunity to realize their dreams; as long as you work hard, you will definitely achieve it."
Looking at Teacher Wanjin, Xu Jiangyu said firmly, "I know, Teacher Wanjin. I will definitely work hard and not live up to your expectations."
Teacher Wanjin smiled and said, "Very well, then let us look forward to your growth together."
Then, Teacher Wanjin and Xu Jiangyu sat on a bench by the lake and continued chatting. Teacher Wanjin told Xu Jiangyu about some of his own experiences at Shrek Academy, and those interesting stories made Xu Jiangyu laugh out loud.
Time passed quickly, and unconsciously, the sun had shifted westward. Teacher Wanjin stood up and said, "All right, Xiaoyu, it's time for us to head back. You've worked hard today, so go back and get a good rest."
Xu Jiangyu also stood up and said, "Okay, Teacher Wanjin. Thank you for bringing me here today and letting me learn so much about Shrek Academy."
Smiling, Teacher Wanjin patted Xu Jiangyu on the head and said, "No need to thank me, this is only what I should do. I hope you can spend a pleasant time here."
With that, Teacher Wanjin and Xu Jiangyu left the lakeside together and walked toward the academy's main gate. On the way back, Teacher Wanjin did not forget to urge Xu Jiangyu to study hard and train himself well. Xu Jiangyu listened earnestly to Teacher Wanjin's words, his heart filled with gratitude.
Returning to his dormitory, Xu Jiangyu lay on his bed, recalling the day's experiences, his heart filled with deep emotion. He thought of his parents and Teacher Wanjin's words, secretly resolving that he must work hard to become an outstanding person and not let down everyone's expectations.
Thus, Xu Jiangyu began his new life at Shrek Academy. He studied hard, actively participated in various activities, and constantly enhanced his abilities and qualities. In the process, he also made many new friends and spent a joyful time with them.
Teacher Wanjin also kept a watchful eye on Xu Jiangyu's growth, giving him guidance and encouragement from time to time. With Teacher Wanjin's help, Xu Jiangyu gradually grew into a person of character and responsibility.