Enough contribution?
Everyone's gaze subconsciously fell on Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen. Was it because they had achieved two ultimate attributes?
Mu En smiled without speaking.
This matter was not his personal selfishness, but was discussed and decided by the Sea God Pavilion meeting.
Firstly, using the Earth Dragon Golden Melon to help Xuan Zi break through to Limit Douluo.
Secondly, inviting the divine envoy to heal Mu En, which would give Shrek Academy an additional Limit Douluo combat power for the next decade or so.
Thirdly, using treasures to upgrade Ling Luochen and Ma Xiaotao to ultimate attributes.
Fourthly, the intelligence contribution regarding the Holy Spirit Church: two Limits, the main and vice sect masters, twelve worship (consecrators), and eight Elders.
Creating and maintaining the academy's high-end combat power, achieving the academy's future, and clarifying the true strength of the great enemy—each of these matters had significant strategic importance, enough for An Zhen to gain a seat in the Sea God Pavilion.
Wang Yan and the three Inner Courtyard members had expressions of astonishment in their eyes.
It felt as if they were witnessing history.
It was hard to imagine that the Sea God Pavilion, which could even determine the direction of the entire Douluo Continent, had gained a young man today.
An Zhen, however, seemed indifferent to it.
"Next is you all." Xian Liner looked at Huo Yutong and the others with a smile. "Given your performance in this competition, after discussion by the Sea God Pavilion, it has been decided that in addition to the three Spirit Bones you won this time, the Sea God Pavilion will reward each of you, excluding An Zhen and Huo Yutong, with a suitable Spirit Bone."
An Zhen and Huo Yutong would be arranged better.
The performance of the reserve team members seemed somewhat insufficient to receive such a reward. After all, the difficulty of this year's competition was quite low, so it was more based on the potential of the few.
Achieving ultimate attributes and a sudden surge in strength inevitably meant that their temperament might not keep up. Therefore, Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen needed to settle down and have their sharp edges dulled.
But for the growing reserve team members, encouragement and care were needed. These Spirit Bones would help their growth, especially to cope with the great calamity that was about to come. Even without An Zhen and Huo Yutong, this could still be said to be the most talented reserve team in history.
"Spirit Bones!"
And one for each person!
Even Ning Tian's face showed a hint of excitement. The Spirit Bones given by the Sea God Pavilion, even if not 100,000-year Spirit Bones, were definitely among the best of the 10,000-year Spirit Bones.
"Teacher." Xian Liner turned around and respectfully said to the old man sitting at the head of the table, "Do you have any instructions?"
"Except for Wang Yan and Dai Yueheng, everyone else will stay in the Sea God Pavilion and cultivate with me for a period of time." Mu En said, "Meeting adjourned."
"Yes."
Wang Yan and Dai Yueheng left.
Wang Yan was going to prepare to teach in the Inner Courtyard. As for Dai Yueheng, after the Soul Fighting Competition, he had already completed the mission objectives for an Inner Courtyard disciple and could apply for graduation, go home and get engaged to Zhu Lu, and then enter the military for experience like his father.
"Meeting adjourned." An Zhen got up, ready to slip away.
"Sit down." Cai Mei'er, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department, who was sitting next to An Zhen, pressed his shoulder and explained, "There's another meeting to attend later."
"Still?" An Zhen looked at Teacher Mu En, and none of the old masters present had left either.
Mu En did not answer An Zhen's question, but looked at Ma Xiaotao and the others. He raised his hand, and two rays of light power enveloped Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen. "Xiaotao, Luochen, although your foundations are very stable, ultimate attributes are achieved later. Don't rush to obtain spirit rings. Go to the cultivation room under the Sea God Pavilion and re-cultivate and sort out your spirit power."
"Yes." The two girls nodded.
The next moment, golden light transported the two girls to the underground World of the Sea God Pavilion, where there were 108 top-tier Mimicry cultivation rooms, almost covering everything needed for Spirit cultivation. Activating the power of the Golden Tree could allow a person to enter a deep meditation state. Unless specially approved, even Inner Courtyard disciples only had one chance to enter deep meditation. Deep meditation, in another explanation, is enlightenment. The only such miracle mastered by people all over the World is the Golden Tree of the Sea God Pavilion, and each activation requires a considerable cost.
"Next is you all." Mu En looked at Huo Yutong and the others who were standing. "Children, you are all very excellent. Next, you will have a chance to enter deep meditation. I ask you to use this opportunity to clarify the path you want to take. Only in this way will you not be confused in the future."
"You all know about the Holy Spirit Church. Here, I guarantee you that before you grow up, you don't need to worry about this matter at all. Even if the sky falls, we old guys will bear it. Those sitting here now, besides An Zhen and Lin'er, are at least Rank 95 Super Douluo."
Minimum Rank 95?
The girls showed surprised expressions. The number one organization on the Douluo Continent on the surface revealed a corner of its foundation.
"I have already thought about the path I want to take." Gu Yuena suddenly spoke, attracting everyone's attention, and even An Zhen looked at her with a puzzled expression.
"Naer?" An Zhen was puzzled.
The beautiful Silver Dragon King spoke seriously, "I want to become a Soul Guide."
Xian Liner: Happy!
Yan Shaozhe: What!
Yan Shaozhe looked at An Zhen with a puzzled expression, no, junior brother, what's going on here?
twin spirits, comprehending spear intent, able to suppress Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi with the body of a Spirit Elder. In Yan Shaozhe's opinion, this was a genius no less than Huo Yutong. How could she go and learn spirit tools?!
Huo Yutong and the others also looked at Gu Yuena in surprise, not knowing why she suddenly made such a decision. Except for Huo Yutong, who knew Gu Yuena's true identity, and Wang Dong, who was told that Gu Yuena was a 100,000-year Spirit Beast in human form, the other girls knew very little about their sister. She was a bit like An Zhen, with almost no surprised expression on her face. Her interactions with them were very bland, only becoming more enthusiastic when facing An Zhen and Huo Yutong. Ning Tian and the others just assumed it was as An Zhen said, that because Gu Yuena had been recovering from illness in the past and had a weak body, she rarely communicated with others, hence her solitary personality.
Yan Shaozhe looked anxious, "Gu Yuena, you must think carefully about this! With your talent, becoming a peerless powerhouse is only a matter of time."
Yan Shaozhe looked at An Zhen again, "Junior brother, you should manage this. This will affect her future."
"Yan Shaozhe, what do you mean!" Xian Liner was angry. In the past, he shamelessly tried to poach people from their Soul Guidance System, and now that someone actively wants to join them, he's causing trouble. "What do you mean, making spirit tools can't make one a peerless powerhouse? If a Rank 9 fixed Soul Tool cannonball explodes on you, I'd like to see if you die or not!"
An Zhen gently shook his head at Yan Shaozhe, "I support Naer's decision."
The Silver Dragon King as a Soul Guide?
An Zhen didn't know what would happen, but undoubtedly, there was no need to worry about Gu Yuena's cultivation problems.
"That's right." Xian Liner nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Mu En, "Teacher, you said before that you would respect the child's own decision."
Mu En ignored the quarrel between Xian Liner and Yan Shaozhe, and his benevolent gaze fell on Gu Yuena, "Have you thought it through?"
"Mm." Gu Yuena nodded seriously.
Spirit Master cultivation was simple for her.
This decision was not made suddenly. After interacting with spirit tools for a while, Gu Yuena became very interested in what An Zhen called the wisdom of humanity—spirit tools. Anyway, she had nothing to do all day, so why not try something new?
Mu En nodded gently. As an Elder, he respected the child's choice. One's path needed to be chosen by oneself. "Go to the underground World for meditation first. After you come out, if you still have this idea, Lin'er, you will be responsible for guiding Gu Yuena in her studies."
"Yes, Teacher." Xian Liner said happily, looking provocatively at Yan Shaozhe.
Yan Shaozhe, oh Yan Shaozhe, you're dumbfounded, aren't you?
Yan Shaozhe had a headache. A genius who would at least be a Super Douluo in the future actually chose to join the Soul Guidance System.
Golden light appeared, sending Huo Yutong and the other six to the underground World of the Sea God Pavilion.
"Now, we begin the second item on the agenda." Mu En's voice carried a hint of solemnity. "This meeting concerns the future of our academy, and even the Douluo Continent."
Immediately, the old masters sat up straight, and Elder Xuan also put down the chicken leg he was gnawing on.
"First, the Holy Spirit Church and the Sun Moon Empire. Second, the development of the Soul Guidance System."
Mainly the latter.
The Evil Soul Master organization, the Holy Spirit Church, with more than twenty Titled Douluo-level Evil Soul Masters—when they first heard this news, the Sea God Pavilion Elders were stunned. One must know that before Elder Xuan broke through, even their Shrek Academy, which claimed to be the number one on the Douluo Continent, couldn't compare to the Holy Spirit Church. Moreover, these rats in the gutter had actually started cooperating with the Sun Moon Empire. Once they gained the Empire's support, the consequences would be unimaginable.
But now they were powerless to stop it. Once they made a move, according to their various calculations, it was very likely to directly become the fuse for a continental war. The current Sun Moon Empire's Old Emperor was focused on stability, mainly because several princes below him had been provoking at the border. After Mu En reached an agreement with Leaf Evening Water and Dragon Xiaoyao, and with the current stability-seeking Old Emperor still in power, they could completely buy enough development time for Shrek's most talented generation.
Mu En's serious voice rang out, "During this trip to the Sun Moon Empire, I witnessed many spirit tools, some of which could even threaten my existence. A group of Rank 92 or 93 Titled Douluo, but they have the ability to threaten the lives of Super Douluo."
The old masters looked at each other.
They naturally believed Elder Mu's words. But, this was too incredible.
The old voice became more serious, "spirit tools are the general trend, the direction of the era. The advantages of traditional Spirit Masters will become smaller and smaller. In fact, as early as the decline of Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons, we should have realized that a new era was about to begin. If we cannot quickly transform and adapt to the new era, we are destined to be abandoned by it."
"Starting today, I propose that we fully develop the Soul Guidance System. Given the lack of funds in the Soul Guidance System, 50% of Shrek City's tax revenue will be handed over to the Soul Guidance System."
"An Zhen, please show everyone the Hongchen Blessing."
"Mm." An Zhen took out the metal plate and handed it to Cai Mei'er beside him. The four deans and old masters touched the Rank 9 Soul Tool they had never encountered before, listening to An Zhen introduce its abilities.
"Incredible." Yan Shaozhe exclaimed. No wonder the Teacher said that the ordinary Titled Douluo-level Rank 9 Soul Guide in the Sun Moon Empire could threaten the Life of a Super Douluo by leaping ranks.
And this was just a Rank 9 defensive spirit tool.
A Spirit Master's Spirit and Spirit Ability are limited in number. Equipping a spirit tool is equivalent to having an additional powerful Spirit Bone. Unlike Spirits with relatively singular attributes, spirit tools can be customized according to one's needs.
Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo stared intently at the Hongchen Blessing, as if seeing a sacred object. A Rank 9 Soul Tool was too tempting for the two Eight-Ring Soul Instructor. Although such a spirit tool could not be deciphered by them, even a Rank 9 Soul Guide of the same level would be helpless against its confidential self-destruct program. However, simply observing its patterns and appearance, plus using it, would greatly benefit them.
"Teacher." An Zhen suddenly spoke, "I think we can add a bit more. The Soul Guidance System lacks not only funds but also talent. In previous years, the Soul Guidance System only picked students after the Martial Soul Department had finished picking."
Yan Shaozhe:!
The refined middle-aged man looked at An Zhen with a resentful gaze.
Junior brother, you're not just making your senior brother bleed, you're trying to take his bones.
"Right!" Xian Liner echoed, looking kindly at An Zhen. Although this kid was a playboy, his ideological realm and vision were quite good.
"What do you mean, An Zhen?" Mu En said with a smile.
Ignoring Yan Shaozhe's gaze, An Zhen said, "After the first-year new student assessment, in the class division, add a Soul Guidance System experimental class. The Soul Guidance System can also set up assessments like the new student assessment, not only for those who passed the new student assessment but also for those who didn't. Perhaps they cannot become powerful Spirit Masters, but they might have Soul Guide talent and be able to become mid-level forces like Rank 5 or 6 Soul Guides in the future."
"Yes, yes." Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo nodded repeatedly, "Teacher, we really lack talent."
Mu En smiled slightly, "Since that's the case, then add talent support. Let's vote by show of hands."
Unanimously passed.
Even the members of the Martial Soul Department, who had some prejudice against spirit tools, had to admit, after witnessing the power of Rank 9 spirit tools, that if they possessed such treasures in battle, they would have the opportunity to turn the tide, which is an indispensable equipment for Spirit Masters. This is the truth.
The Sun Moon Empire has already surpassed them too much in this regard. Only by grasping both Spirit Masters and Soul Guides can they gain an advantage in the future.
"There are two more things about spirit tools." Mu En said, "First, I have agreed with Lord Mirror Hongchen that exchange students will be conducted one year later, with ten people sent from each side. Lin'er, you will lead the team then, and Fan Yu will also go."
"Mingde Hall is willing to let me in?" Xian Liner was puzzled. She was already Rank 94.
Mu En nodded gently, "Nominally, the team leader will be Fan Yu. You will be Huo Yutong's bodyguard. The mysteries of Rank 9 spirit tools are not accessible. What you need to do is protect Huo Yutong and learn about the advanced Soul Guide system of the Sun Moon Empire. Don't worry about Evil Soul Masters; Elder Xuan will be outside, ready to respond to you at any time, and I will be overseeing the academy."
"Yes!" Xian Liner nodded. Putting aside her opinions on the Sun Moon Empire, she still yearned for Mingde Hall, the holy land of Soul Guides.
"The last thing is, Fan Yu will be promoted to Vice Dean of the Soul Guidance System."
Unanimously passed.