Sea God Pavilion Council

Facing the fiery Xian Liner, Yan Shaozhe felt somewhat apologetic, but he would not yield an inch on this matter!

Just as Xian Liner was about to continue, an elderly woman seated in the main position on the right frowned slightly. "Liner, this is a Sea God Pavilion Council. If you keep making a scene, leave."

Xian Liner's expression changed slightly. She snorted and said no more.

The elderly woman's hair was white as snow, yet there were not many wrinkles on her face. Her eyes were exceptionally gentle, and she looked every bit like a kind, benevolent grandmother.

The old woman was named Song Yunzhi and was generally called Elder Song. She was also Xian Liner's mother and a staunch supporter of the Soul Tool Department among the elders.

In front of Mu En, Xian Liner's loud and boisterous behavior was indeed improper.

Just as Yan Shaozhe and Xian Liner had said, whether it was his Martial Soul talent or Soul Tool talent, Zhou Sichen was among the very best. Neither side wanted to let him go!

Even though Elder Song had reprimanded Xian Liner, she was not about to easily hand Zhou Sichen over to the Martial Soul Department.

A scene of competing for talent unfolded once more. The Sea God Pavilion was filled with the voices of the Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department, each insisting on their own views.

After a long while, Mu En's voice rang out. "Sit down."

Once Mu En spoke, the two sides that had been at each other's throats immediately restrained themselves and returned to their seats.

His gentle voice sounded calmly. "You have both explained your reasons clearly, but have you considered another possibility? Tell me, what was Shrek Academy's original purpose when it was founded?"

Yan Shaozhe replied respectfully, "To nurture monster-level Soul Masters. Shrek Academy only nurtures monsters, not ordinary people."

Mu En, reclining in his chair, nodded slightly. "That's right. We only nurture monsters, not ordinary people."

"Since that is the case, why can't we be bolder and nurture a true monster-level talent?"

"This child, Zhou Sichen, possesses uniquely favorable conditions. He is also from the Heaven Dou Empire, and his grandfather is an old friend of yours, Shaozhe and Qian Duoduo."

"Under all these circumstances, it is almost certain that this child will remain at the academy."

Hearing Mu En's words, everyone present fell into thought. They had already vaguely guessed what Mu En was about to say.

"You have all seen Zhou Sichen's talent and strength. At Twelve Years Old, he is already Level 38. He has also cultivated Soul Tools and become a Level 4 Soul Engineer."

"Have you ever seen someone achieve so much at such an age?"

Everyone thought for a moment, then shook their heads.

Mu En's gentle voice suddenly carried a smile. "You are all too caught up in the matter to see clearly. Since this child had already cultivated both Martial Souls and Soul Tools before entering Shrek, and displayed such genius-level talent in both, what are you still fighting over? Why not simply let him continue cultivating both?"

"Ah?" Yan Shaozhe, Cai Meier, Xian Liner, and Qian Duoduo were all stunned.

Even Elder Xuan, Elder Song, and the others could not help but glance sideways.

Xian Liner could not help saying, "But Teacher, whether it is the Martial Soul Department or our Soul Tool Department, as one's studies grow more profound, they will inevitably demand more energy."

"If he studies both at once, I'm afraid it will delay him instead! Broad but not refined—wouldn't that waste his talent?"

Mu En smiled faintly. "How do you know he cannot manage it?"

"Actually, all of you have fallen into a misconception: you have fundamentally placed the Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department in opposition to one another. Let me ask you, which side can do without Soul Power? And which side can do without Martial Souls?"

"The true difference between the Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department lies only in their methods of attack and defense. There is no fundamental distinction, so there is no need for you to overcomplicate matters."

"Liner. If you truly want this child to become a top-tier Soul Engineer, then becoming a top-tier Soul Master is a prerequisite."

"Otherwise, without sufficient Soul Power, how could he create and control more powerful Soul Tools?"

Hearing this, Xian Liner, Qian Duoduo, and the others fell into thought once again.

"Shaozhe, the same applies to your side. Since this child possesses such talent in Soul Tool crafting, Soul Tools can serve as powerful weapons to protect him."

"Raising a Soul Master from weak to strong takes far more than a year or two. Can you remain by his side at all times? If he encounters danger, being able to protect himself is the best choice."

"Since that is the case, why can't he cultivate Soul Tools? Shrek Academy truly lacks top-tier Soul Engineers right now."

"Therefore, I believe this child should continue cultivating both paths and exist as something unique within the academy. What you should do is not force him to make a choice, but provide him with as relaxed and comfortable a cultivation environment as possible."

"You have all overlooked one thing: this child's own thoughts."

"He is only twelve years old. Putting too much pressure on him will only have the opposite effect on his future growth."

"Moreover, he had already accomplished all this before entering Shrek Academy. With your professional guidance and training in the future, could he possibly fare worse than with the Zhou Family?"

After hearing Mu En's words, the elders all nodded, their expressions relaxing.

Yan Shaozhe and the others also nodded thoughtfully.

That was right. Zhou Sichen had already achieved everything he had now before coming to Shrek Academy.

That meant he himself had the ability to do it. Besides, could the combined strength of Shrek possibly be inferior to a single Zhou Zhenxuan?

That brat had once followed behind them like a lackey!

After thinking it over, Yan Shaozhe raised a crucial question. "Teacher, what if Zhou Sichen's results begin to decline?"

Mu En said softly, "Isn't that simple? Let him choose for himself when the time comes. Whichever department he prefers, he can go there. We need not guide him any further."

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Liner looked at each other, their expressions easing somewhat. Indeed, with both sides deadlocked, this outcome seemed to be the best one.

At the same time, after hearing Mu En's suggestion, anticipation rose in both their hearts.

Cultivating both the Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department was something that had never appeared in Shrek Academy's history.

The moment Zhou Sichen entered the academy, he had created a miracle.

No, it should be said that he had created multiple miracles.

Whether reaching Level 38 at such an age, becoming a Level 4 Soul Engineer, or matching a Soul Emperor with the power of a Soul Elder...

Mu En said blandly, "If no one has any objections, then this matter is decided."

The elders and Yan Shaozhe's group all nodded, voicing no further objections.

But at that moment, Mu En's reclining body suddenly jolted, as though he had seen something utterly unimaginable.

Seeing this, Xuan Zi and the others were alarmed.

Xuan Zi asked worriedly, "Mu En, what's wrong?"

Mu En did not answer directly. Only after a long while did he slowly say, "Shrek has welcomed a true monster. As long as Zhou Sichen belongs to Shrek, this will be our fourth great rise."

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