Should I Become the Sea God Pavilion Saint Son?

Should I Become the Sea God Pavilion Saint Son?

A day later, Shrek Academy, the center of Sea God Lake, Sea God Island.

There were many buildings on Sea God Island, but only one was truly towering and magnificent: the Sea God Pavilion at the heart of the island.

The Sea God Pavilion had six floors, each over ten meters high. Veiled by the mist rising from the lake, the pavilion looked hazy and dreamlike, emitting a faint glow.

The Sea God Pavilion was also the most important place in all of Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy's Hall of Worship was located here as well. It was the center of the entire academy, and the major decisions made by the soul masters living here would affect the future of the entire Douluo Continent.

Soft moisture mingled with the fresh air. The azure waters of Sea God Lake were pure blue, deep blue, and gentle, tranquil blue. Faint ripples rose and fell across the brocade-like surface, like the limpid autumn eyes of a young girl, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and the lush green trees lining the shore.

Several figures crossed the lake on foot. Upon reaching the Sea God Pavilion, they hurried into its meeting hall and took seats around an oval table.

Inside the hall, more than ten people took their seats, including the deans and vice deans of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department and Soul Tool Department, as well as the various elders of the Sea God Pavilion. They began to discuss matters.

At the far end of the right side of the table, a towering, burly man around fifty years old, with white hair like steel needles, spoke first.

"Did something major happen for Elder Mu to suddenly convene a Sea God Pavilion Meeting?"

"The Sea God Pavilion Meeting is Shrek Academy's highest-level meeting. Every emergency session concerns matters of great importance, sometimes even determining the direction of the continent. Since Elder Mu called this so suddenly, the matter must be extremely important."

Sea God Pavilion Esteemed Elder Xuan Zi held a chicken leg in his left hand and a wine gourd in his right, eating and drinking with an easygoing air as he spoke calmly.

"Whatever it is, we should wait until Elder Mu appears," Xian Lin'er said.

Behind the curtains of the Sea God Pavilion hall, Mu En looked at Su Qingfeng with a satisfied expression and spoke softly.

"Little Qingfeng, wait here. When I call you later, come out."

Su Qingfeng looked at him helplessly. "Teacher, what exactly are you trying to do?"

"Nothing much. I'm just giving you the position of Saint Son. You must become my successor."

"Ah... to be honest, I don't really want to become your successor." Su Qingfeng spread his hands, speaking as though it were nothing.

Would becoming Elder Mu of the Sea God Pavilion's successor really end well?

The higher you stood, the harder you fell...

"Stop fooling around. Do you know Sea God Pavilion's standing across the continent? Do you know how lofty this position is? A peerless talent like you ought to have such a position!"

After saying that, Mu En walked out and lay down on the reclining chair placed at the head of the long table in the hall. His back was bad, so he liked to lie down.

Mu En was helpless too. Across the entire Douluo Continent, how many soul masters wanted to enter the Sea God Pavilion but lacked the qualifications? How many wanted to take him as their master? Not to mention becoming his personal disciple, with a special exception made to establish the position of Sea God Pavilion Saint Son for this boy—yet he actually looked unwilling?!

The moment Mu En appeared, the hall fell silent. Even Xuan Zi put down his wine gourd and chicken leg, wiped his greasy palm on his clothes, and sat somewhat straighter. The other Shrek Academy Esteemed Elders and Sea God Pavilion members also composed themselves.

"Shaozhe, is everyone here?"

Mu En's gentle voice rang out.

Yan Shaozhe was the current dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department, but in a Sea God Pavilion Meeting, he could only sit near the end of the table.

Hearing Mu En's words, he stood respectfully, bowed toward the head seat, and replied, "Teacher, because the meeting was convened urgently, one Esteemed Elder is still away and could not return in time. Lexuan is undergoing training. All other members are present. After the meeting, we will inform that Esteemed Elder of everything discussed, so it will not affect this meeting."

"Mm, good."

Mu En's expression remained calm, utterly unlike the warmth and closeness he showed around Su Qingfeng. He said lightly, "Members and Esteemed Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, I know you are all curious why I suddenly called this Sea God Pavilion Meeting."

"This matter is neither particularly big nor particularly small. I intend to establish the position of Sea God Pavilion Saint Son."

Mu En stated something that astonished all the Esteemed Elders in an exceedingly calm tone.

The moment he spoke, the entire hall was shocked.

Even Yan Shaozhe, who had always respected Mu En, revealed a strange expression.

"Teacher, you're joking, aren't you?"

"Yes. Since its founding, the Sea God Pavilion has never established a Saint Son. Besides, what is the purpose of establishing one?" another Esteemed Elder echoed.

Xian Lin'er had a rather fiery temper. She slapped the table and said, "Only evil forces establish things like Saint Sons, such as the Holy Spirit Cult of the Sun Moon Continent. History has also taught us that when the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils still existed, Spirit Hall had a Holy Maiden as well. Her end was miserable."

"Shrek Academy values strength and character above all else, while the Sea God Pavilion is Shrek Academy's core. If we establish a Saint Son, he will inevitably become everyone's example and goal. But there is no eternal first. Once this Saint Son falls from his pedestal, are we supposed to replace him? Besides, who are our current candidates for Saint Son? Lexuan? Xiaotao?"

An Esteemed Elder seated closer to the front, known to everyone as Lin Lao, spoke up.

Everyone strongly approved of Lin Lao's opinion and could not help nodding in agreement.

"Enough. I am here to inform you, not to discuss this with you."

"Qingfeng, come out. Meet your elders. If anyone dares bully you in the future, you can ask them for help. If they dare turn a blind eye, hmph."

Mu En glanced calmly at the crowd. What they said made sense, but he was not listening.

After hearing Mu En's words, the Esteemed Elders' expressions darkened. Elder Mu was being somewhat overbearing this time. The Sea God Pavilion had never been a place where one person had the final say. Otherwise, what would be the point of a Sea God Pavilion Meeting?

"Elder Mu, isn't it inappropriate for you to act so arbitrarily?"

Xuan Zi's relaxed demeanor vanished, and his expression turned grave.

"That's right. We don't even know who the Saint Son candidate is or what authority he will have."

"This matter has been decided far too hastily. Before there are complete rules in place, I absolutely cannot agree."

Xian Lin'er turned her head aside and rose to her feet.

The others also began trying to persuade Mu En. They had assumed it was some major matter affecting the entire continent, such as an immense Beast Tide led by a Soul Beast with hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation about to appear, or the Sun Moon Empire returning to shatter the continent's balance. They had not expected it to be a family matter.

Just as they were arguing, Su Qingfeng slowly stepped out from behind the curtains.

It was as though everyone could hear a gentle breeze drifting through the air, as though flower petals and maple leaves were slowly falling from the heavens, while a sacred starlight and immortal aura drifted about.

Everyone's gaze was instantly drawn toward him, and the Sea God Pavilion meeting hall suddenly became utterly silent.

"Let me introduce him. This is my new disciple, and he will also be the Sea God Pavilion Saint Son, Su Qingfeng."

"Everyone, do you have any further objections?"

Seeing the Esteemed Elders and members standing there dumbfounded, Mu En was very satisfied with the effect. When he first encountered Su Qingfeng a few days ago, he too had been stunned by the sight. That appearance, that temperament—he was born with the bearing of a divine son, a Saint Son. One look was enough to tell that his talent was extraordinary and that he was no ordinary person.

"No, I have no objections."

"On the contrary, I think Elder Mu's decision is actually very wise..."

"This child... one look is enough to tell he possesses peerless potential!"

The moment Su Qingfeng appeared, the Sea God Pavilion members and Esteemed Elders all changed their attitudes. Even Titled Douluo were deeply drawn to the Fallen Immortal aura around him.

Xian Lin'er stared blankly, her eyes shining as she walked toward Su Qingfeng. "Child, how old are you? Are you interested in learning about Soul Tools?"

"What a handsome young man. With that godlike bearing, his martial soul must be extremely powerful, right?"

"Lin'er, what are you doing? Stop pawing at him. Don't touch him everywhere."

Qian Duoduo watched as Xian Lin'er's pair of claw-like hands began feeling Su Qingfeng all over, his face darkening. They were at least nominally husband and wife.

Elder Xuan also stood up and looked at Su Qingfeng with curiosity in his eyes. "Elder Mu, where did you find such a rare young man? You already have Shaozhe, while I do not have any disciples. How about giving him to me?"

Mu En chuckled. "You're dreaming."

The other Esteemed Elders also gathered around Su Qingfeng to inspect him.

Su Qingfeng pursed his lips, growing somewhat impatient. Am I some monkey in a zoo?

"If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving first."

Su Qingfeng was somewhat helpless. These Sea God Pavilion Esteemed Elders were all like wolves seeing a sheep... Why were they all so shallow?

I'm only a little better-looking. What's the big deal? Sigh...