Pavilion Master-in-Waiting! Meeting the Ancestors with a Clear Conscience!

"I propose that Ma Xiaotao and Jiang Yi join the Sea God Pavilion as official members..."

After speaking, Mu En looked kindly at Jiang Yi and Ma Xiaotao below.

Jiang Yi was his personal disciple, so there was nothing more to say. As for Ma Xiaotao, her talent was no worse than Zhang Lexuan's—perhaps even greater.

Though the two were young, they were already qualified to enter Shrek's upper ranks.

"I agree!"

Yan Shaozhe was the first to nod in agreement.

He could not stop Jiang Yi, and Ma Xiaotao was even more directly under his wing. Her joining the Sea God Pavilion would also increase his influence.

"I agree as well..."

"Jiang Yi is one thing, but isn't Ma Xiaotao joining too early? Zhang Lexuan only joined the Sea God Pavilion after reaching eight rings."

Most of the elders agreed, and none wished to offend Yan Shaozhe, but someone still raised an objection.

It was an elderly man with a white beard. His aura was not particularly powerful.

Not everyone in the Sea God Pavilion was a powerhouse. There were also scholars who focused on theory, in tribute to the Master of old.

"Elder Ling has a point, but exceptions can be made under special circumstances..."

Yan Shaozhe did not get angry. He merely chuckled, then waved to Ma Xiaotao behind him.

"Xiaotao, let the elders have a look."

"Yes, Teacher!"

Understanding his meaning, Ma Xiaotao stepped out from behind Yan Shaozhe. A mass of blazing crimson flames instantly surged from her body.

Screech—!!!

With a phoenix cry, the Evil Fire Phoenix possessed her. Heat waves spread in all directions, and the air visibly warped.

What shocked the elders even more were Ma Xiaotao's soul rings: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, red! The final ring was unmistakably a