The next morning.
More than twenty people gradually gathered at the back gate of Shrek Academy. There were men and women among them, and nearly every face was tense.
They had met earlier, so they were now speaking quietly among themselves.
"How do you think this Soul Ring is absorbed? Will there be any danger?"
"It's our first time absorbing one too. How would we know?"
"With Soul Masters from Shrek Academy protecting us, how could they let anything happen to you? We should be looking forward to what Soul Skill we'll receive instead."
"That makes sense."
As they spoke, Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, appeared at the back gate alongside Vice-Dean Cai Meier. Several Inner Court Teachers followed them, including Zhang Lexuan, the Inner Court's Senior Sister.
"Greetings, Lords Soul Master."
Someone with sharp eyes spotted the arrivals and immediately became exceptionally respectful.
The others were affected as well and followed suit.
Yan Shaozhe said with a smile, "Twenty-five in total. Everyone's here. Not bad."
Other than offering ingratiating smiles, the invited people had no idea what else to do. They simply listened and did as they were told.
Cai Meier said gently, "There's no need to be nervous. Once we arrive at Shrek Plaza, there will be detailed arrangements for the entire process."
"I trust that the Administration Office already conveyed the instructions issued to you by the Divine Envoy of the Sun God Cult some time ago."
She was referring to how Huo Yuhao had asked the Administration Office to notify those cultivating the Sun God Canon that they had to temper their bodies extensively during the early stages.
The Sun God Canon could do more than cultivate Soul Power; it also had a fine effect on refining the body.
For this God-Bestowed