"Mu En, isn't this matter far too hasty?"
At last, one of the elders could not help but rise to his feet.
"According to academy rules, the master of the Sea God Pavilion must possess sufficient strength and experience, and must also receive the recognition of all the elders. Although Li Changqing performed outstandingly in the tournament and won the championship for the academy, that alone is not enough to make him the successor to the master of the Sea God Pavilion."
"That's right."
Another person also spoke in a deep voice:
"A championship is merely the honor of a single competition. It cannot prove that he has the ability to lead all of Shrek Academy."
Under normal circumstances, no one would lightly question Mu En's decision.
But this time was different.
What was at stake was the transfer of the Sea God Pavilion's highest authority.
A problem with any detail could affect Shrek Academy's development for decades, or even centuries to come.
Therefore, no matter how much they respected Mu En, they had no choice but to voice their opposition now.
Li Changqing stood to one side and remained silent throughout.
He merely calmly observed the reactions of everyone present.
Mu En likewise offered no explanation, merely turning his gaze toward Xuan Zi.
Understanding his meaning, Xuan Zi slowly began to speak.
"I understand everyone's concerns."
"However, young people have the advantages of youth."
"Li Changqing is still young. He has a bright future ahead of him, as well as sufficient time and energy to grow."
"More importantly, he possesses insights far beyond ordinary people when it comes to Soul Masters, Soul Tools, and the academy's future direction."
"Making him the next master of the Sea God Pavilion is not because he is already perfect, but because he has