Di Tian glanced at Xiong Jun, but did not bother to say anything more to him. Instead, he flew straight toward the core region.
"What did I say wrong? Those two little human girls must be prodigies of Shrek Academy. Otherwise, that Gluttonous Douluo fellow wouldn't have personally accompanied them to obtain spirit rings! Prodigies like that, once they grow up, will be terrifying enemies to our soul beasts!"
Xiong Jun watched Di Tian's departing figure, then turned to Bi Ji and Yao Ling (Myriad Demon King), voicing his dissatisfaction.
Yao Ling drawled leisurely:
"What you said isn't wrong. The problem is—you said it too stupidly."
Hearing this, Xiong Jun frowned, glaring sharply at him.
"You dare call me stupid?"
Yao Ling immediately raised both hands and shook them.
"Don't dare, don't dare, Lord Xiong Jun! Let's just head back. This place isn't somewhere beasts like you and me can loiter in."
Without waiting for a reply, Yao Ling simply left, flying toward the core region.
Bi Ji took a step forward and said to the furious-looking Xiong Jun:
"This was the Lord's will. If you have any dissatisfaction, then go ask the Lord yourself, Xiong Jun."
At those words, Xiong Jun's rage instantly vanished, replaced by an awkward, uneasy expression.
Ask the Silver Dragon King?
He didn't have the guts!
Seeing Bi Ji already moving to return to the core region, Xiong Jun quickly followed, pressing her:
"Bi Ji, why would the Lord show such favoritism toward those two humans? I don't understand!"
"There are many things that would be… troublesome, if you tried to understand."
Bi Ji replied calmly.
Xiong Jun: "…"
While the group of ferocious beasts returned to the core region, Mu En had already brought his people back to Shrek City.
Most of the Elders were waiting anxiously at the city gates. If not for fear of provoking the soul beasts, they might have rushed all the way to the outskirts of Star Dou Forest to meet them.
"Elder Mu! Are you alright?"
Everyone looked at Mu En with concern.
Mu En waved his hand, first instructing that Jiang Qingluan and Xiao Xiao be escorted inside. Then he turned back toward Star Dou Forest and said to the group:
"Convene a meeting of the Sea God's Pavilion. This time, Shinian will also attend."
"Huh?" Shinian was stunned, caught off guard.
Although he was the Lord of Shrek City, he was not part of the Sea God Pavilion's sequence—not one of the Pavilion Elders.
But seeing Mu En's serious expression, Shinian immediately nodded in assent.
Inside the Sea God's Pavilion, Elder Xuan's injuries had already stabilized after Elder Zhuang's treatment. Though not fully recovered, he was fit to attend the meeting.
Elder Mu looked at the gathered Titled Douluo and informed them of the contract he had established with Di Tian.
Upon hearing that those possessing a one-hundred-thousand-year spirit ring would henceforth be forbidden from entering Star Dou Forest, Yan Shaozhe and several others couldn't help but frown.
Did this not mean that Shrek Academy's projected power within the Star Dou Great Forest had been significantly weakened?
"Elder Mu, how could you sign such a contract with those beasts?" Yan Shaozhe scowled.
He was a staunch human-supremacist. To him, soul beasts—even the most legendary of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts—were all equally beneath contempt.
He firmly believed that the Douluo Continent was a world of humans, ruled by human soul masters, with Shrek Academy as its crown.
"Shaozhe, enough!"
Mu En barked at him, but the effort triggered another fierce coughing fit. His aura quickly withered; the light that had just moments ago shone in his eyes dimmed all at once.
Elder Zhuang rushed forward, using his spirit to stabilize Mu En's body. But Mu En pressed a hand against his chest, shaking his head.
"Don't waste your spirit power. My lifeblood has been waning for a long time. It's not a matter of a single day."
"Elder Mu, this is all because of me… If not for what happened today, you—"
Elder Xuan's face was pale, his voice laden with guilt.
Mu En shook his head.
"Even without today's incident, this old man could only last a few more days at most. The reason I gathered you here—besides telling you of the contract—is also to make arrangements."
Yan Shaozhe fell silent, his fists clenched, eyes slightly reddened.
Cai Mei'er, Xian Lin'er, and the others were already in tears.
"Elder Mu…"
Holding himself together, Mu En continued to assign responsibilities within the Pavilion:
"After I am gone, Elder Xuan will take over as Master of the Sea God Pavilion. This time… do not disappoint me."
"Rest assured, Elder Mu!" Elder Xuan could only give that promise.
"Shaozhe, as his successor, you must wholeheartedly assist Elder Xuan. Instruct Qingluan with care—someday, the Pavilion Master's seat will pass to her."
Mu En turned to Yan Shaozhe again.
"As for your temperament—you must change it."
"…Elder Mu."
Yan Shaozhe bit his lip, lowering his head.
"I understand."
Mu En appointed Elder Song as Vice Pavilion Master to support Xuan, then continued:
"In addition, once the exchange students from Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy arrive, treat them as you would treat Qingtong. If there's an opportunity, keep a few of them here."
"Yes." The group nodded.
They all understood how much Mu En worried over Shrek Academy.
After handling these matters, Mu En said softly:
"Bring in those youngsters. I want to speak with them."
The elders withdrew, and soon after, Jiang Qingtong, Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong, and Bei Bei were brought inside.
Upon seeing Mu En's state, Bei Bei rushed straight to his side, crying out:
"Grandmaster Xuan! What's wrong, Grandmaster Xuan?"
Mu En soothed him gently:
"Good child, don't cry. Who in this world does not face death? This old man has lived over two hundred years—longer than most—and I have lived enough."
"No, Elder Mu, you'll keep living on!"
Wang Dong shook her head, eyes reddened as she looked at him.
Xiao Xiao also broke into sobs, calling out to Elder Mu.
As for Jiang Qingtong—crying on cue was an actor's professional craft. Her mastery of emotional control was polished. She felt she could even audition for the job of a professional mourner.
One by one, Mu En calmed their emotions. Then he said:
"Bei Bei, you are the heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan. You carry the hope of both your family and your Grandmaster Xuan. Long Dan's power can evolve your spirit. Do not disappoint me."
"Rest assured, Grandmaster—I will strive to reach your level!" Bei Bei nodded vigorously, speaking through tears.
"You must surpass me…"
Mu En shook his head slightly, then turned his gaze to Wang Dong. After a moment of silence, he said:
"Wang Dong… perhaps I should call you Wang Dong'er instead? Little girl, coming alone to Shrek Academy… it has been hard on you."
At that, Xiao Xiao gasped in surprise, staring at Wang Dong in shock.
"Class monitor—you're a girl?"
Wang Dong'er gave a soft "mm." Seeing Jiang Qingtong's unsurprised expression, she asked:
"You knew I was a girl?"
Jiang Qingtong nodded.
"The Bright Goddess Butterfly only manifests in female soul masters. Once I learned that, your true identity was obvious."
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