"Elder Kong."
In the Worship Hall of the Sun Moon Imperial Palace, Jing Hongchen met with Kong Deming.
"What brings you here to see me?" Kong Deming asked with some surprise.
Kong Deming straightforwardly stated his purpose, "It's like this, today I received a letter from Shrek Academy. I thought I should show it to you."
As he spoke, he took out Mu En's handwritten letter and handed it to Kong Deming.
Kong Deming's eyes too flashed with surprise.
But he did not say much, and after taking the letter, he read it carefully.
Jing Hongchen saw a look of astonishment in Kong Deming's eyes.
After a long while.
Kong Deming put the letter back into the envelope and turned his gaze towards Jing Hongchen, asking solemnly, "Lord Hongchen, what do you think about Mu En's proposal from Shrek Academy?"
On the way there, Jing Hongchen had already prepared his response, and he immediately answered, "Elder Kong, I think this is a good thing. If it goes through, Qin Xiao might have the opportunity to learn about Extreme Soul Master Training from Shrek Academy, which would be incredibly beneficial for his future."
Kong Deming looked deeply at Jing Hongchen, "Do you think Shrek Academy will teach the Extreme Soul Master Training methods to Qin Xiao?"
Jing Hongchen smiled, "Before, we didn't have even a sliver of a chance to obtain the Extreme Soul Master Training methods, but now isn't there at least a sliver of possibility? Human effort is the decisive factor, and success is up to fate. I think it's worth trying with even a slim hope. Whether this can be successful will depend on Qin Xiao's fate."
After listening to Jing Hongchen's words, Kong Deming's eyes showed a reflective look.
After a long pause.
He slowly exhaled, "You're right, this exchange student plan is indeed an opportunity. You can go back and arrange it, I agree with it."
Upon hearing this, Jing Hongchen nodded firmly, "I'll return to the academy right away and write back to Shrek Academy. Then I'll select a few more students for the exchange student slots from our academy."
Having said this, Jing Hongchen hurriedly left.
After he left, Kong Deming sighed deeply, "I was originally thinking of choosing a good time to take Qin Xiao as my disciple. It seems I will have to wait now. Let's wait for his return to discuss it further; otherwise, going to Shrek Academy as my disciple would bring considerable trouble."
...
"Qin Xiao, the dean is calling for you."
During lunch, Xuan Ziwen returned to his office and spoke to the busy Qin Xiao.
However.
Qin Xiao did not immediately respond to Xuan Ziwen's words but was instead intently carving the Level Five Array Core in his hands.
That's right.
He had reached level 5.
Even Xuan Ziwen, renowned as a soul tool genius, had to admit in amazement that Qin Xiao was truly monstrous.
Compared to him, his own talent was barely worth mentioning.
It took him several years to become a Fifth Grade Soul Master.
Qin Xiao did not speak, and Xuan Ziwen wasn't in a rush, simply watching quietly.
After all, Qin Xiao's movements were so pleasing to the eye, naturally perfect.
After a long while.
Qin Xiao finally carved the last cut.
Upon completion, the newly carved Array suddenly lit up with a glow.
"Success!"
A look of joy flashed through Qin Xiao's eyes, as he put away the Carving Knife and Array Core, then turned to look at Xuan Ziwen, saying, "Big Brother Xuan, what did you just say?"
Xuan Ziwen pushed his glasses up and said, "The dean wants you to stop by; he says there is something very important he wants to discuss with you."
"Alright, I understand." Qin Xiao nodded, his heart filled with puzzlement, wondering what Jing Hongchen was trying to sell with all this secrecy.
...
When Qin Xiao arrived in Jing Hongchen's office, he found that in addition to Jing Hongchen, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen were also present.
"Qin Xiao, you've arrived?" Jing Hongchen's face showed a warm smile.
"Dean, did you want to see me for something?" Qin Xiao asked, perplexed.
Jing Hongchen nodded, "Indeed there is something. I have a project in hand, and it might be an opportunity for you to soar to great heights."
However.
After hearing his words, Qin Xiao became even more confused.
What opportunity could make me soar?
Besides, I don't need any particular opportunity to take off; I'm about to do just that.
Having fused even a trace of the destructive power, his future would only become increasingly smoother. His speed of power growth was going to be astonishing.
"Shrek Academy is planning to start an exchange student program with our academy. I intend to send you to study at Shrek Academy, to learn about Soul Master cultivation."
"Huh?" Qin Xiao was slightly surprised.
He was very familiar with this plan.
In the Unparalleled Tang Sect, this program marked a turning point for Huo Yuhao. After the Soul Master competition ended, Shrek Academy collaborated with the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy.
With the intention that each side would learn from the other's core strengths, it turned out to be a significant loss for the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy.
Huo Yuhao learned a vast amount of soul tool knowledge at the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, including many things Shrek Academy couldn't answer or even touch upon.
This sowed the seeds for Xuan Ziwen's later betrayal.
The complicated relationship with Ju Zi began then as well.
Afterward, he also experienced the Body Sect's surprise attack on Mingde Hall, where in the hall's underground treasure, he obtained the Snow Emperor and the war machine painstakingly created by Mingde Hall.
It could be said he made a fortune.
What could the students from the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy who studied at Shrek Academy compare to what he gained?
Their heads?
"I know Shrek Academy isn't exactly a safe place. I understand your concerns, but I want to say, 'Fortune favors the bold.' You possess Twin Martial Souls, and one of them is an Ultimate Spirit, which is extremely rare in the history of Soul Land. Your talent is so exceptional it's shocking. At the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, it's hard to find someone who can guide you in the direction of Soul Power cultivation, but it would be such a waste to give up on this talent..."