"What?!"
For the first time in nearly a century, Mu En's long-silent heart stirred. He opened his eyes, his cloudy gaze filled with inquiry as he looked at Yan Shaozhe and said, "I remember that child's Martial Soul was of the Light Attribute."
"That's right, Teacher! Zhu Ziyang's Martial Soul is Ultimate Light!" Yan Shaozhe said, unable to hide the smile on his face. Whenever he thought of Shrek Academy producing someone with an Ultimate Light Martial Soul, his heart could not help but cheer.
"Ultimate Light..." Mu En's cloudy eyes gradually brightened. He understood why Yan Shaozhe had come to see him and said, "How about this, Shaozhe? Once the Freshman Assessment is over, bring that child to Sea God Pavilion."
"Yes, Teacher!" Yan Shaozhe nodded excitedly. With his teacher's guidance, Zhu Ziyang would surely grow faster. When the time came, a Titled Douluo with an Ultimate Light Martial Soul would surely elevate Shrek Academy's strength and prestige to an unprecedented height—the greatest it had been in three thousand years!
"Alright, you may go," Mu En said. His eyes closed once more, and his face returned to its placid calm.
Yan Shaozhe left.
"Ultimate Light..." Mu En seemed to speak yet not speak. His withered, tree-like fingers gently tapped the armrest of his wooden chair, producing crisp thumping sounds. It was clear that he was in a very good mood.
"Zhu Ziyang, you really kept things hidden well. Even I had no idea." After school, Xia Yu kept Zhu Ziyang's group behind. His face was full of emotion and excitement as he spoke.
"I never meant to hide it. I simply hadn't encountered an opponent worthy of making me reveal all my strength," Zhu Ziyang answered with a smile, his tone as calm as if he were talking