To everyone's surprise, the Sun Moon Royal Team led by Liu Yuan handled things in a completely different manner from Shrek Academy.
There was none of the imagined domineering arrogance, nor any haughty attitude of looking down on others.
Liu Yuan led his teammates straight to the registration desk.
At that moment, the staff member in charge of registration, Miss Young, was still trapped in the lingering fear left behind by Xuan Zi. Seeing another group approach, she instinctively shrank back, gripping her pen tightly and avoiding eye contact.
She had already braced herself mentally for ridicule, harassment, or even being forced to "take dictation" all over again.
After all, this was the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy—an academy on par with Shrek.
However—
A slender, fair hand gently rested on the registration counter, without producing the slightest oppressive pressure.
"Hello."
A gentle, warm voice sounded, like a refreshing spring breeze, instantly dispelling the tension in Miss Young's heart.
She looked up in surprise and met a pair of deep, calm eyes.
The young man before her wore a faint smile. It was clean and pure, completely free of aggression, instead radiating an easygoing warmth that made people feel relaxed.
"Excuse me, is this where we register?" Liu Yuan asked politely.
Miss Young froze for a moment, then her cheeks flushed as she nodded in slight fluster.
"Ah… y-yes! Yes!"
"This… this is the registration form."
She hurriedly pulled out a fresh stack of forms from the drawer and handed them over with both hands. After hesitating for a second, she added softly, out of habit,
"Um… if it's inconvenient for you, I can help fill it out…"
What she really meant was: If you're like the old gentleman earlier and don't want to write, I can do it for you.
The representatives from other academies, who had been waiting to watch the spectacle, immediately perked up.
Here it comes!
According to precedent, this should be the moment when a big shot refused to fill in the form and began loudly flaunting their strength.
Yet Liu Yuan's response once again caught everyone off guard.
"No need to trouble yourself."
He smiled and shook his head, casually taking the form and pen.
"It's a small matter. We can handle it ourselves."
With that, he lowered his head and began writing carefully.
There was no unnecessary chatter, no deliberate release of spirit power.
Even the simple act of writing carried a smooth, elegant rhythm.
With a few swift strokes—
Academy: Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy
Captain: Liu Yuan
After finishing these lines, Liu Yuan did not immediately step away.
His gaze casually swept over another form on the desk that hadn't yet been put away.
The handwriting on it was messy, but the contents were startling.
Ma Xiaotao — Rank 72 Attack System Spirit Saint…
Dai Yueheng — Rank 69 Attack System Spirit Emperor…
Liu Yuan's eyes lingered for less than a second.
With his powerful mental strength and photographic memory, the detailed information of Shrek's main team members was instantly etched into his mind.
"Oh…"
Liu Yuan chuckled inwardly.
I'll gladly accept this 'generous gift.'
He then set down the pen, turned slightly, and waved to Xiao Hongchen and the others behind him.
"Alright, you can fill yours out too."
"Remember—just the basic information."
Hearing this, Xiao Hongchen and the others stepped forward obediently.
There was no jostling, no commotion.
One by one, they took the pen and neatly filled in their names and ages. As for the columns marked Spirit and Rank, they either left them blank or vaguely wrote something like "Spirit King."
Less than five minutes later—
The entire registration process was complete, plain and uneventful.
Compared to Shrek's thunderous debut, the Sun Moon Team's registration could only be described as boring.
Yet this very "boring" carried a subtle, high-level composure that was hard to put into words.
"Alright, thank you for your assistance."
Liu Yuan neatly gathered the completed forms, handed them back to Miss Young with both hands, and gave a slight nod of thanks.
"Sorry to trouble you."
At that instant—
Miss Young felt her heart skip a beat.
So… so gentle!
Is this really a student from the Sun Moon Empire?
Compared to that menacing old man from Shrek who scared people with spirit rings, this young man was practically an angel.
"N-no, not at all! It's my job!"
Miss Young blushed and replied awkwardly. Watching Liu Yuan's departing figure, a trace of reluctance appeared in her eyes.
Soon, Liu Yuan led the group away toward the elevators to rest, leaving behind a still-dazed Miss Young.
As the elevator doors slowly closed—
The lobby fell into silence.
Everyone stood stunned.
That was it?
No spirit power eruption? No display of abilities? No loud declarations?
They didn't even say a single harsh word?
This… wasn't how it was supposed to go!
Those who had prepared to watch a show and record information now stared at their notebooks—still blank except for the two words "Liu Yuan"—and exchanged bewildered looks.
"This… this is the Sun Moon Team?"
"Why does it feel… different from the rumors?"
"Yeah. I thought they'd be just as arrogant as Shrek, given their strength. I didn't expect them to be this low-key."
"Not just low-key… how should I say it? They're actually very well-mannered."
Among the crowd, some students began whispering unconsciously, their words carrying a hint of goodwill.
"Putting nationality aside, the Sun Moon team seems pretty nice."
"Especially that leader, Liu Yuan. Handsome, gentle, and completely without airs. He feels very approachable."
"Compared to Shrek's arrogance earlier… the contrast is obvious."
However—
Laymen watched the spectacle, while experts watched the subtleties.
The students saw politeness and friendliness.
But some of the instructors present, staring in the direction Liu Yuan had disappeared, wore unusually grave expressions.
They were veterans. Naturally, they wouldn't be fooled by appearances.
On the contrary—
They sensed a dangerous undercurrent beneath Liu Yuan's calm demeanor.
One instructor from the Heaven Dou Empire took a deep breath, eyes thoughtful.
"Not simple… definitely not simple."
"Completely different from Shrek's sharp, aggressive approach—like they want the whole world to know how strong they are."
"This Liu Yuan has hidden himself far too well."
Another teacher beside him nodded, brows knitted.
"A dog that bites doesn't bark."
"The most dangerous opponent is one who can conceal their emotions, suppress their vanity, and stay composed at such a young age."
"And did you notice? The entire Sun Moon Team follows Liu Yuan's every word."
"That kind of authority can only be built through real ability and strength—not connections."
"Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy… it seems they've truly found an exceptional talent this time."
At that moment, the initial contempt many had felt toward the Sun Moon Team vanished completely.
In its place arose a deep unease—like staring into an unknown abyss.
Shrek was a gleaming dragon-slaying blade; once you saw it, you knew to avoid it.
But the Sun Moon Team led by Liu Yuan was a poisoned dagger hidden up a sleeve.
It looked gentle and harmless—
Yet once drawn, it would be lethal.