Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire Eruption

"Alright, we'll end things here for today."

"As for Qingfeng's cultivation path, I already have plans. You needn't worry yourselves over it."

"The contents of this Sea God Pavilion Meeting will be classified as top-secret archives. In particular, information regarding the development of Qingfeng's martial soul's nine Extreme attributes must never be leaked. Anyone who does so will be severely punished according to pavilion rules. Understood?"

Mu En slowly rose to his feet, cutting off the discussion among the others.

This was his personal disciple. Why should he listen to them about how the boy ought to cultivate?

"Qingfeng, come with me."

"Shaozhe, you too."

Mu En led Su Qingfeng out of the Sea God Pavilion's main hall, with Yan Shaozhe following close behind.

Sea God Island, by the lake.

Mu En, Yan Shaozhe, and Su Qingfeng walked slowly along the willow-shaded path.

Following slightly behind and to Mu En's right, Yan Shaozhe said, "Teacher, you were rather forceful in appointing Little Junior as Sea God Pavilion's first Saint Son this time. I'm afraid the elders may have some objections. After all, before this, everyone thought more highly of Lexuan, and Lexuan was also raised by you."

To be honest, Yan Shaozhe greatly admired Mu En in this regard. His teacher always seemed able to discover geniuses. First there had been Zhang Lexuan, and now Su Qingfeng—both had astonished everyone after their martial souls awakened.

And Little Junior was so handsome, so transcendent. When the Sea God Lake Blind Date Event was held, who knew how much uproar and admiration he would stir among the students?

Yan Shaozhe could already foresee that the scene would be spectacular.

"Lexuan... that girl is indeed very talented and worth nurturing. But this old man still prefers Qingfeng. The very first time I saw him, I felt an immediate affinity with him. I was just as handsome as him when I was young too—tch, explosively handsome!"

"Don't worry. Once Lexuan returns and gets to know Qingfeng, she'll approve of my decision as well. Lexuan isn't a jealous child. She should be quite willing to assist Qingfeng."

Mu En clicked his tongue as he spoke, utterly satisfied with Su Qingfeng. Even his own son would not have received such treatment.

"Uh... alright. But this is the first time Little Junior's martial soul has appeared in the world. What do you plan to do, Teacher?" Yan Shaozhe asked.

A breeze rippled across Sea God Lake as white mist drifted overhead. The lake was an exceptionally deep blue, like an enormous, flawless sapphire.

Walking along such a shore, Su Qingfeng looked like a handsome youth wandering through paradise, every movement carrying an exquisite, dreamlike charm.

"If it were you, Shaozhe, and you possessed Qingfeng's martial soul, how would you cultivate?" Mu En asked.

"Of course I'd take a gamble. With Sea God Pavilion protecting me, resources and manpower wouldn't be a problem. So what if cultivation were slower? If I could achieve the feat of possessing nine Extreme attributes, it would surely be recorded in the history of Soul Masters across the entire continent!"

Yan Shaozhe blurted it out without hesitation.

The moment he said it, he froze.

That was right. Back in the Sea God Pavilion Meeting hall, everyone had considered matters from the perspective of detached advisers and Sea God Pavilion's interests. But if they themselves were given the choice, would they choose to cultivate only one Extreme attribute?

The answer was naturally no.

They already knew how powerful a Soul Master with a single Extreme attribute could become, and how far such a person could go.

But nine...

Mu En said nothing. The answer was already self-evident.

"Little Junior has Innate Full Soul Power, which is remarkable. But he is nearly twelve years old, after all. The sooner he absorbs his First Soul Ring, the better. Teacher, which attribute do you think Little Junior should choose first?" Yan Shaozhe asked as they walked along the wooden lakeside path on Sea God Island.

Mu En looked at Su Qingfeng, whose expression remained as calm as ever, and found the boy increasingly interesting.

Logically speaking, anyone who met a powerhouse like him would feel reverence, and would be intimidated when facing the many Esteemed Elders of Sea God Pavilion.

But Su Qingfeng, this destitute youth he had brought back from the desert, had remained unbelievably composed in the face of it all.

He had been like this ever since their journey back to Shrek Academy.

At first, Mu En had assumed the boy simply did not know his identity.

So he had deliberately put on an aloof and imposing manner.

Along the way, some people had become infatuated with Su Qingfeng's looks and tried to seize him to keep as a male concubine or something. Mu En had instantly killed several Soul Emperors and Soul Saints, shocking everyone present, before finally revealing his identity as Dragon God Douluo Mu En.

Su Qingfeng had only been startled at the beginning, then returned to his usual calmness.

Even after learning that Mu En was the Dragon God Douluo, one of the strongest people on the continent, Su Qingfeng remained composed.

Perhaps that was simply his temperament.

"My beloved disciple, what would you like your first attribute to be?" Mu En asked Su Qingfeng.

"Can I choose?" Su Qingfeng asked calmly.

Mu En said solemnly, "Of course! Your teacher here is Dragon God Douluo Mu En. Ninety-nine point nine percent of the continent's Soul Beasts are no problem at all."

"Then what about the remaining zero point one percent?"

"Hehe, there's always someone stronger out there. One shouldn't speak in absolutes, but your teacher's strength is beyond question."

Seeing Mu En's doting, almost ingratiating gaze and expression, Yan Shaozhe was utterly dumbfounded.

Teacher, you're the Supreme Supervision Group Leader of Shrek Academy, the Sea God Pavilion Master! A Level 99 Limit Douluo!

Back when Teacher had trained him and Lexuan, he had not been nearly so considerate. There had only been one principle: as long as they didn't die, it was fine!

"Alright. What elements and attributes can I choose from?"

Su Qingfeng spoke calmly. Since things had come to this, he could only helplessly accept his identity as the Sea God Pavilion Saint Son and Mu En's disciple.

He had to work hard to grow stronger so he could protect himself and avoid becoming Tang God King's dog!

If anyone else had known what Su Qingfeng was thinking, they would probably have been angered into coughing up blood. Others could only dream of obtaining what he had, yet he seemed to be accepting it only reluctantly?!

Mu En signaled Yan Shaozhe with his eyes, and only then did Yan Shaozhe speak gently:

"Among the known attributes, there are theoretically the primary attributes of metal, wood, ice, fire, earth, wind, Lightning, light, darkness, space, and so on. However, aside from wood, fire, and wind, we have yet to discover anyone who has reached the ultimate level in the other attributes. In theory, it would be best for Little Junior's first attribute to be chosen from wood, fire, or wind. With precedents to learn from, cultivation would be more convenient."

Yan Shaozhe paused before continuing:

"However, I would like to ask Teacher and Little Junior to let his first attribute absorb the ice element."

As he said this, Yan Shaozhe respectfully cupped his hands toward Mu En and Su Qingfeng. He was the dean of Shrek Academy's Martial Soul Department and also Su Qingfeng's senior brother. The fact that he was bowing to him showed just how important this matter was to him.

"Is it for that child?"

Mu En narrowed his eyes as he looked at Yan Shaozhe.

Su Qingfeng also fell into thought. If he remembered correctly, his eldest senior brother, Yan Shaozhe, seemed to have a disciple afflicted by Evil Fire.

At that very moment, on the other side of Sea God Island, a crimson figure came charging over wildly. A terrifying wave of high heat swept over them in an instant, making the surrounding air turn violent.

"Ahhh! I can't take it anymore! I'm so hot! Can someone put out this fire for me?!"