Over the Great Soul Arena!
Mu En had been up there for some time, watching Feng Tianyu and Ma Xiaotao's Soul Fighting match inside the arena.
After he called for Qian Duoduo, Qian Duoduo quickly brought Feng Tianyu and Grey Wolf up into the sky above the Great Soul Arena.
A look of reverence appeared on Qian Duoduo's resolute, rugged face.
"Elder Mu!"
Mu En nodded with a smile and gazed at Qian Duoduo warmly.
"Duoduo, it seems entrusting Tianyu to you to train was the best decision I ever made."
"The Soul Tools Tianyu and Grey Wolf made can let a Soul Grandmaster defeat a Soul Ancestor. This proves without a doubt that the Soul Guidance Department has tremendous potential."
"You and Lin'er have done well all these years. You've held up the sky for the Soul Guidance Department."
Qian Duoduo's eyes reddened. Mu En's few words brought tears to the eyes of the tall, burly man, who was built like an iron tower.
Feeling acknowledged, Qian Duoduo straightened his chest with all his might.
"Elder Mu, entrusting the Soul Guidance Department to Lin'er and me was a sign of your trust. We've thought of nothing else but developing the department!"
"But I truly don't deserve credit for training Tianyu and Grey Wolf. They're simply extraordinarily gifted. I only taught them the basics; they researched and developed all the Soul Tools they use themselves."
Hearing this, Mu En looked at Feng Tianyu and Grey Wolf in astonishment. This boy and wolf had surprised him far beyond anything he could have imagined.
Feng Tianyu had Twin Martial Souls, and his Second Martial Soul was a Body Martial Soul. That raised the ceiling of his potential all the way to Limit Douluo.
That alone made him worth nurturing!
Now Feng Tianyu and his detached Martial Soul, Grey Wolf, had also displayed peerless talent for Soul Tools. They had been learning for less than a year, yet were already researching and developing Soul Tools on their own. Even the Sun Moon Empire had no such prodigy.
Mu En was more than satisfied with Feng Tianyu.
His disappointing disciple, Yan Shaozhe, had some strength—he was a Level 95 Super Douluo—but his temperament... Alas, he had truly been raised wrong.
Mu En planned to train this new protégé while his old arms and legs could still move.
He had to increase Tianyu's sense of honor and belonging to Shrek, and make him feel the Shrek Will.
The best embodiment of the Shrek Will was surely the Shrek Seven Devils' refusal to ever surrender.
With that in mind, Mu En looked at Feng Tianyu and spoke gently.
"Tianyu, Grey Wolf, you've both done very well!"
"I gave you three years, but you've needed less than one to show outstanding talent with Soul Tools."
"And now you've defeated Xiaotao. I know that child. She has a bit of a fiery temper, but there's no denying her strength."
"Being able to defeat her already makes you one of the best students in the Outer Court."
A piercing gleam began to shine in Mu En's cloudy old eyes.
"It won't be long before the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. Every Soul Master Academy and Soul Engineer Academy on the Douluo Continent will take part."
"I'd like you to join as well. Since you defeated Xiaotao, you can take her place as a reserve member of the Shrek Seven Devils team."
"Everyone competing in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament is an elite of the continent. Getting some experience early would do you good."
Feng Tianyu froze for a moment. This edition of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament should be the one led by Zhang Lexuan. Under her leadership, the Shrek Seven Devils team would undoubtedly claim the championship.
As a reserve, he wouldn't even have to compete. Still, Feng Tianyu didn't want to join in the commotion. With his young, inexperienced appearance, going would surely draw attention. Being noticed too early was not a good thing.
All he wanted now was to quietly work on his research with Grey Wolf.
Only by developing more Soul Tools could he gain a solid sense of security in this dangerous world.
Feng Tianyu gave an awkward smile.
"Elder Mu, I'm still a child. I've heard of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament. It's a contest between elite Soul Masters and elite Soul Engineers. My strength is low—I'm only a Level 23 Soul Grandmaster. I'm afraid I'd bring shame to the academy if I went."
"Give me another five years. At the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, I'll join the Shrek Seven Devils team as a regular member and bring the honor of the championship back to Shrek Academy."
Mu En looked deeply at Feng Tianyu after hearing his refusal. He had wanted Tianyu to experience the atmosphere of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament ahead of time. As a reserve, he could share in the championship honor alongside the regular members, strengthening his sense of honor and belonging to Shrek Academy and helping him understand the Shrek Seven Devils' never-say-die spirit.
But Feng Tianyu's refusal had ruined his plan.
Mu En fell silent for a moment, then smiled warmly, his face lined with deep furrows.
"You're right! You're still just a child. Your main task is to train diligently. It's still a little too early for you to compete in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament."
"You awakened with Innate Full Soul Power, and it's only been eight months. You've already risen thirteen levels and become a Level 23 Soul Grandmaster."
"At your current pace, I can't say you'll reach Soul King in another five years, but you should at least reach the higher ranks of Soul Ancestor. And with your identity as a Soul Engineer, you'll be more than qualified to join the Shrek Seven Devils as a regular member next time."
"Tianyu, I'll be waiting for you to bring the championship honor back to Shrek Academy at the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament."
Mu En's eyes were full of encouragement, and his tone was expectant. He looked as if he had complete faith in him.
Feng Tianyu was "deeply inspired." He declared passionately, his voice ringing out.
"Elder Mu, the championship of the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will belong to Shrek!"
Only then did Mu En smile.
"Go back and rest. You don't need to keep an old man company. The muscles in your body are twitching slightly, probably because you've used up too much energy. Go back and get a good night's rest."
After that, Feng Tianyu and Qian Duoduo said their farewells to Mu En. Qian Duoduo then personally escorted Feng Tianyu and Grey Wolf back to the dormitory entrance.
"Tianyu, Elder Mu thinks highly of you. He's over two hundred years old and has weathered countless storms. Few people earn his regard. Keep it up and work hard."
Feng Tianyu nodded firmly, looking as if he were ready to bring glory to Shrek Academy.
"I'm only a Soul Grandmaster. If I go to the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament and end up bringing shame to the academy, that wouldn't be good."
"Over the next five years, I'll try to reach Soul King. I'll compete in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament as a Soul King, and I won't let anyone look down on Shrek Academy."
Qian Duoduo looked as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he held his tongue. He smiled and patted Feng Tianyu on the shoulder to encourage him.
Feng Tianyu was still a few months short of turning seven. In another five years, he wouldn't even be twelve.
A Soul King who wasn't even twelve!
That was truly astonishing!
Qian Duoduo soon left. Dragging his exhausted body, Feng Tianyu returned to the dormitory.
He lay on his bed for a while, but didn't sleep. Enduring the soreness in his muscles, he pulled Grey Wolf into meditation to cultivate Soul Power.
How could he become a Soul King before turning twelve if he didn't work hard?
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