President Yan nodded, "Elder Xuan, you're quite right. Xiao Tao indeed is my disciple, and she has now reached the level of a 67th-level Soul Emperor."
"That's indeed very commendable, she has the demeanor of her ancestors, but has that little girl's problem with the evil fire been solved?"
Elder Xuan asked solemnly.
The Evil Fire Phoenix was undoubtedly powerful, but its drawbacks were also very apparent.
If things went wrong, it would be a tragic ending of playing with fire and burning oneself.
President Yan sighed, "Ah, that child Xiao Tao is stubborn and doesn't want to solve the problem fundamentally. However, there are Soul Masters with ice attributes in the team who can temporarily suppress her evil fire, so participating in the Soul Master Tournament shouldn't be a problem."
Elder Xuan nodded, not asking any further about Ma Xiaotao's issue.
"How about the cultivation levels of the others?"
"The deputy team leader, Dai Yueheng, has reached the level of a 64th-level Soul Master. Apart from Xiao Tao and Yue Heng, the rest are all Soul Kings of level 55 and above, and they coordinate with each other very well, with complementary Martial Souls. It's not me being arrogant, but among the other Soul Master Academies on Soul Land, it's really hard to find any that can contend with us."
The corners of President Yan's mouth couldn't help but rise slightly, showing a bit of pride.
"Hahaha."
Elder Xuan let out a hearty laugh, "Shao Zhe, you're still being modest. With such a strong lineup, who could compete?
Our Shrek Academy doesn't even know what an opponent is."
"Elder Xuan, what about leading the students to the competition?"
Seizing the moment, President Yan asked eagerly.
Elder Xuan casually tossed the chicken bone in his hand aside, wiped his greasy hands on his clothes, and stood up, "I agree to this matter.
Hehe, I want to see if there's anyone on Soul Land who thinks their life is too long and dares to jump around in front of this old man."
"Elder Xuan, you're joking," President Yan said.
"Hehe, it doesn't matter whether I'm joking or not. You just have to believe that once I take action, there won't be any accidents."
Elder Xuan was exceedingly confident.
"Elder Xuan, I entrust those children to you," President Yan said, bowing again.
However.
Elder Xuan's brow slightly furrowed, "Why is it over a dozen children now?"
He even silently recalled what President Yan had said.
Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, Ling Luochen, Chen Zifeng, Xi Xi, Yao Haoyuan, Gong Yangmo... There were seven people, correct?
Noticing the confusion in Elder Xuan's eyes, President Yan explained, "Elder Xuan, here's the thing. In addition to the main team, we plan to send a secondary team to the competition."
"According to what you just said, our main team is already strong enough. Why would we need a secondary team? Isn't that overkill and unnecessary?"
Elder Xuan thought that the seven members, including Ma Xiaotao, were already more than sufficient to dominate the Soul Master Tournament, and there was no need for a reserve team.
"Is it because you think I can't protect those children well enough? So you want to put your eggs in different baskets?"
It was not hard to detect a hint of displeasure in Elder Xuan's voice.
"Elder Xuan, don't be angry. That's not what I meant..."
"I know your strength. Even if faced with thousands of troops, you could protect those children completely..."
"The reason I've also arranged a secondary team is entirely to let our academy's children gain experience at the Soul Master Tournament and broaden their horizons," President Yan hastily explained, "Even the members of the secondary team were selected from the outer court; they are not strong fighters."
Upon hearing this, Elder Xuan's expression softened somewhat, "So you're saying, you are laying the groundwork for the next Soul Master Tournament?"
Seeing Elder Xuan's reaction, President Yan let out a silent sigh of relief and slowly nodded, "That's right. Some people in the main team are getting older and won't be able to participate in the next Soul Master Tournament. So I thought I'd take this opportunity to train the next generation of young people.
Furthermore, the ones I've chosen are very talented, and it's a sure thing they'll enter the inner court. They are the hope for our next Soul Master Tournament."
Elder Xuan did not blame President Yan anymore.
After all, President Yan's arrangement was reasonable.
Then, with interest, he asked, "Tell me, who have you chosen?"
President Yan answered, "I have chosen Beibei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, He Caitou, Xiao Xiao, Ningtian, and Dai Huabin."
"Not bad."
Elder Xuan nodded slightly.
Though he seemed muddle-headed all day, soaked in liquor, these were the people President Yan had mentioned more than once. Elder Xuan might not have met some of them, but he had committed their names to memory.
In summary.
If they had outstanding talent, that was enough.
"Alright, I'm informed. When everything is ready for departure, just let me know in advance," Elder Xuan said as he waved his hand, indicating President Yan could leave.
But, in the next moment, a rough voice resonated at the lakeside.
"President Yan, wait!"
Who?
President Yan's heart stirred, and his face showed a serious expression.
It should be noted that he was a Titled Douluo level expert, yet he hadn't noticed someone lurking around them?
Elder Xuan's expression also became unusually serious.
His gaze sharp as lightning, he scanned the surroundings.
"Whoever you are, since you dare to speak up, there's no need to skulk around, right?"
"Why are you still not showing yourself?"
His gaze finally settled on a spot in the dense forest.
"Haha, it seems I was the one being abrupt."
Along with a burst of laughter, a figure emerged from the dense woods.
Yan Shaozhe also looked over.
It was a tall and big middle-aged man.
Huge muscles seemed ready to burst through his clothes.
His thick arms were even bigger than an average person's thighs.
Moreover, these arms were very long, almost reaching the knees.
Who was he? How did he come here?
Yan Shaozhe was a bit stunned.
Behind him, Xuan Zi, however, was quite calm, "May I ask who you are? And how did you enter our Shrek's grounds? Isn't it a bit rude to come uninvited?"
Xuan Zi was incredibly serious, a rarity.
Furthermore, Yan Shaozhe noticed that Xuan Zi's body burst out with a powerful aura, which even he felt pressured by.
Is this Elder Xuan's true strength?
Could this really be the Elder Xuan who is usually soaked in alcohol?
However.
This powerful oppressive force seemed like a gentle breeze to the burly man.
The burly man, with a smile on his face, clasped his hands in salute, "Hahaha, there's no need to be tense. Let me introduce myself.
I am Titan from the Hao Tian Clan. I apologize for the intrusion."
Where?
Hao Tian Clan?
Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi both revealed a look of surprise upon hearing this.
You should know, the Hao Tian Clan has been hidden from the world for a long time.
Even on the Soul Land, many people had already forgotten about the Hao Tian Clan.
Because they had kept such a low profile.
But...
This did not include Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi.
They knew better than anyone the terror and strength of the Hao Tian Clan.
"I did not expect a powerhouse from the Hao Tian Clan to grace us. Our Shrek Academy has indeed failed to welcome you from afar."
Xuan Zi also clasped his hands in salute.
At the same time, the powerful aura he had just released was quickly withdrawn back into his body.
If relations were to be considered, the Hao Tian Clan and Shrek could be said to be on the same line, as friends rather than enemies, and there was no need for an overstrained atmosphere.
"I've come uninvited and have been offensive."
"As compensation, I am willing to offer ten Soul-raising Pills."
As Titan spoke, he took out a jade bottle and passed it before Yan Shaozhe.
"This..." Yan Shaozhe hesitated.
He looked at Xuan Zi.
It wasn't that he craved the Soul-raising Pills, but he was unsure how to handle the relationship between them.
"Take it."
"The Hao Tian Clan is a friend of our Shrek Academy."
Xuan Zi nodded.
Yan Shaozhe then took the bottle from Titan's hands and expressed his thanks.
"I suppose now you can speak of your purpose for coming to Shrek Academy?"
Xuan Zi asked directly.
Everyone was not a fool; there was no need to beat around the bush.
For him, the simpler the better.
Scratching his head, Titan said, "To be frank, I do have an unreasonable request to make."
An unreasonable request?
Both Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe were taken aback.
If it had been someone else, they would have probably responded with something like.
If it's an unreasonable request, then it's better not to mention it.
To avoid making things difficult for everyone.
However.
The person in front of them was out of the ordinary. Even Xuan Zi, with patience, said, "Please feel free to speak..."
Titan said, "Actually, the matter you're handling is quite simple. I just want a substitute position in this upcoming continental Soul Master competition."
"Substitute position?"
After hearing Titan's words, Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi were both utterly confused.
If Titan had asked for some real gold and silver or something of the sort, they would have understood, but your Hao Tian Clan has remained hidden for so long—what use could this position possibly have for you?
"I know you must be puzzled as to why I want this position...
To be honest, the Hao Tian Clan has a disciple currently studying at Shrek Academy. I want to give him an opportunity to participate in the Soul Master competition, to broaden his horizons and experience the world," Titan explained, noticing the bewilderment in the two men's eyes.
In fact, as he spoke, Titan himself couldn't help but grumble inwardly.
He didn't understand why the Tang God-King, from the distant Divine Realm, insisted on Wang Dong participating in that extremely tedious Soul Master competition?
Moreover, he had been urged by Niu Tian to ensure that the matter was handled properly.
He was perplexed.
Why did Tang San place such importance on this?
Yet,
despite his confusion, he knew that the task could not be taken lightly.
So he immediately made his way to Shrek Academy.
Originally, he wanted to see Mu En directly.
By chance, he encountered Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi outside Sea God's Pavilion, discussing the Soul Master competition.
On the other hand, after listening to Titan's words, Yan Shaozhe's expression showed surprise, "A disciple from your Hao Tian Clan is at my Shrek? I haven't noticed."
"Haha, that little fellow has kept himself hidden. It's normal for President Yan not to have discovered him," Titan laughed.
"Then may I ask, who exactly is this little fellow you're referring to?"
"Wang Dong!"
Titan slowly pronounced the name.
"Wang Dong?"
Yan Shaozhe's pupils suddenly shrank, "Are you serious? But Wang Dong's Martial Soul is clearly the Goddess of Light Butterfly."
In his view, being a disciple of the Hao Tian Clan—and for Titan, such a powerhouse, to speak on this person's behalf—it would seem that possessing the Hao Tian Hammer as a Martial Soul should be one of the essential factors, right?
While the Goddess of Light Butterfly is impressive, he didn't think it would be highly regarded in the Hao Tian Clan, would it?
"Shao Zhe, have you forgotten?
There's no rule in Soul Land that says a person can only have one Martial Soul."
At that moment, Xuan Zi's voice rose behind Yan Shaozhe.
Yan Shaozhe felt enlightened, "Elder Xuan, are you saying this Wang Dong possesses Twin Martial Souls?"
Xuan Zi didn't answer, but turned his gaze to Titan, waiting for a reply.
Titan nodded gravely, "Elder Xuan is correct, that little guy Wang Dong indeed has Twin Martial Souls, and his second Martial Soul is none other than the world's number one Tool Soul, the Hao Tian Hammer."
Upon confirmation, Yan Shaozhe's pupils contracted sharply as he inwardly exclaimed in admiration.
Wang Dong actually had such a hidden ace up his sleeve.
He had completely overlooked it.
Moreover, if Wang Dong possessed the Hao Tian Hammer as his second Martial Soul, then his potential was boundless.
Even...
Compared to his disciple Ma Xiaotao, she might not achieve what Wang Dong could.
After all,
The last person with Twin Martial Souls including the Hao Tian Hammer had already become a god.
The second Martial Soul was merely Blue Silver Grass...
"Your matter has been agreed upon.
It's indeed good to give young people more opportunities to broaden their horizons and expand their perspectives. It will also be greatly beneficial for their future cultivation level," Xuan Zi nodded, agreeing to Titan's request on behalf of Yan Shaozhe.
No matter how you look at it, since Titan had come all this way, whatever request he made, there was no reason for Shrek to decline it, right?
"Haha, since that's the case, I must thank you all here.
This matter will be counted as a favor Hao Tian Clan owes Shrek, and we will surely repay it generously in the future." After saying this, Titan clasped his fist and left with an air of suaveness.
It was a long while before Xuan Zi retracted his gaze, "This man's cultivation level is not below mine. All these years have passed, yet the Hao Tian Clan remains so powerful."
Yan Shaozhe silently nodded.
He believed Xuan Zi's words.
Because in Titan's presence, he had felt the threat of death.
This intuition couldn't be wrong.
"Elder Xuan, how should we arrange for Wang Dong?"
"Give him a substitute position."
"But the substitute team has already been selected..."
"Can't it be changed if it has been selected?"
Xuan Zi frowned, "Tell me again, who is in the substitute team?"
Well... Yan Shaozhe could only obey Xuan Zi's instructions, "Ningtian..."
However,
He had barely started with one name when Xuan Zi interrupted him.
"That's enough, you don't need to mention any other names. Let Wang Dong take Ningtian's place," Xuan Zi decided.
"Elder Xuan, Ningtian is a direct descendant of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda as his Martial Soul. His cultivation level and strength are quite good; he's worth cultivating strategically."
"So she's that outstanding, huh? Then let me ask you, will such an excellent disciple stay at Shrek in the future, or return to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to take over the family business?"
"Ah, this..."
Yan Shaozhe hesitated.
As for the answer, he already had an idea in his mind.
Ningtian would inevitably go back to the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to inherit the family business in the future. How could he possibly stay at Shrek?
"At Shrek Academy, we indeed welcome all students with the philosophy of 'teaching without discrimination', but resources are ultimately limited. We should allocate our resources to those who need them."
"But isn't Wang Dong also an outstanding disciple of the Hao Tian Clan?"
"How can that be the same? The Hao Tian Clan remains elusive, and if Wang Dong wishes to stay in Soul Land in the future, he will surely do so under the name of Shrek Academy."
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