"Dean, I know where Tiandou Royal Academy is."
Just as the group was feeling lost and at a loss, Chen Feng suddenly spoke up, his voice carrying a hint of certainty and calmness.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look at Chen Feng. They saw him take out a map from his bosom, unfold it skillfully, and scan the markings on the map with his sharp eyes.
As Chen Feng's finger gently pointed at a spot on the map, the movement was like a bolt of lightning cutting through the night sky, instantly illuminating everyone's vision and making them suddenly understand.
It turned out that the much - coveted Tiandou Royal Academy was not hidden in the bustling city, but quietly located outside the city.
Upon hearing this, Dean Flanders' eyes flashed with surprise, and then a self - satisfied smile curved his lips, his inner pride showing clearly.
"Is that so?"
Flanders said softly, his tone revealing a kind of approval among like - minded people.
"It seems that the first dean of Tiandou Royal Academy had the same idea as me, staying away from the hustle and bustle to cultivate a peaceful mind."
However, Chen Feng's next words made Flanders' self - satisfied smile freeze instantly on his face.
"Dean, that's not the case."
The corners of Chen Feng's mouth turned up slightly, and a mischievous light sparkled in his eyes, as if he had caught something interesting.
"The reason why Tiandou Royal Academy is located outside the capital is that they are worried that the students will get distracted by too much fun in the city. Also, the area in the city is not large enough to accommodate the huge scale of the academy."
Flanders' face instantly turned a bit awkward. His original pride seemed to have been completely doused by a basin of cold water.
He looked at Chen Feng helplessly, with a bit more helplessness in his eyes, as if saying, "What a kid who makes you laugh and cry."
After simply having some dry rations, the group set off on their journey again.
Under Chen Feng's lead, it was not until night was about to fall that they finally arrived at the legendary Tiandou Royal Academy.
The academy was located at the foot of a picturesque mountain, like a bright pearl inlaid among the verdant mountains.
Beside it was a clear, gently flowing stream. The gurgling water seemed to be whispering the secrets of the mountains.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the water surface, glittering with golden light, as if countless pieces of broken gold were jumping in the water.
The surrounding mountains undulated and stretched, and the forests were dyed with various colors, red, orange, yellow, and green intertwined into a magnificent landscape painting.
The scene was dream - like and refreshing, making people feel as if they were in a fairyland.
As the sun set, the last rays of the setting sun were like a flow of gold and color, dyeing the whole world a warm orange - red.
The sky seemed to be ignited by flames, and the clouds were like gorgeous brocades spreading across the sky. The mountains and trees were all covered with a soft glow, so beautiful that it inspired awe.
A sense of peace and beauty like a paradise welled up, making everyone reluctant to leave.
The teachers stood in front of the academy gate, looking at the scenery that was particularly charming in the sunset glow, their hearts filled with satisfaction and yearning.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the academy buildings, as if gilding them with a layer of golden light, making the entire academy look dream - like.
Flanders slightly narrowed his eyes, enjoying the tranquility of this moment. "If I could retire here, it would really be a good choice."
However, this beautiful tranquility was broken by a discordant voice.
"Stop right there. Who are you people?"
Several youths around eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing unified soul - master uniforms, surrounded the Shrek Academy group menacingly.
There was a strong sense of vigilance in everyone's eyes, as if they were facing a group of uninvited guests.
"We are from Shrek Academy, invited by your Tiandou Royal Academy for an exchange," Flanders said unhurriedly, walking forward casually with a confident smile on his face.
"Kid, lead the way."
"Who are you calling kid?! We are... the chosen ones of Tiandou Royal Academy."
The leading youth of the other side snorted coldly. His gaze swept over Flanders like a knife, then turned to the others from Shrek Academy, a disdainful smile curling the corners of his mouth.
"You bunch of beggars, here for an exchange? Who are you kidding! Go back where you came from. Scram."
After ten days of traveling, the Shrek group did look a bit travel - worn, but they were by no means as miserable as he described.
Under the resplendent sky that seemed gilded, in front of the gate of Tiandou Royal Academy, the temperature in the air seemed to drop sharply because of that contemptuous remark.
A fierce anger ignited in the hearts of the Shrek group. The indignation boiled in their blood and couldn't be dispelled.
Even the most gentle - natured person couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in the face of such blatant provocation.
Tang San felt a momentary impulse, but the next second, he "calmed" down.
Most of the students in Tiandou Royal Academy came from wealthy or noble families. If he acted rashly and offended these people, the consequences could be disastrous.
However, just as Tang San was trying to maintain his "rationality", Chen Feng's actions took him by surprise.
"What did you just say?"
Just as Tang San was feeling pleased with himself, Chen Feng stepped forward, pretending not to have heard clearly.
The leading youth sneered, his eyes filled with nothing but contempt and disdain.
"I said, you beggars, scram!"
Instead of restraining himself, he even emphasized his tone, repeating the words one by one.
His contemptuous eyes seemed to say that you are nothing but low - level insects, how could you dare to oppose the chosen ones.
"Slap!"
Chen Feng's movement was like a bolt of lightning, so swift that it was almost impossible to catch any signs of his starting move.
That loud slap was not just a physical impact but also a shock to the soul.
The leading youth's body drew a beautiful yet embarrassing arc in the air, like a withered leaf fluttering helplessly in the wind, and finally landed heavily on the ground.
Dust flew up, and the mud and dust instantly dyed his originally bright and clean clothes a dull gray color.
At this moment, in the afterglow of the setting sun, this scene was particularly eye - catching.
If there were onlookers, they would surely find this scene full of irony.
That self - important student of Tiandou Royal Academy was now lying on the ground in a sorry state, with tattered clothes, which inevitably reminded people of the haggard appearance of street beggars.
The gap at this moment was not just a subversion of the external image but a complete collapse of inner dignity.
Shock and disbelief flickered in the leading youth's eyes. He couldn't accept the reality in front of him. His lips trembled slightly, but no sound came out.
The dignity he had once been so proud of shattered like a bubble with this slap.
"You, a... beggar, get lost!"
Chen Feng threw the leading youth's insult right back in his face.
The noble youths around stared wide - eyed, a trace of panic slipping through their hearts.
They had never seen such a scene. In their world, conflicts and violence were always covered up by power.
They never expected that these outsiders would be so bold as to act so recklessly at the gate of Tiandou Royal Academy. Most of them instinctively stepped back, for fear of being the next one affected.
"Those who don't dare to cause trouble are mediocre. Are you all scared?"
Chen Feng turned around and said to the Shrek students.