"He could control corpses and detonate the Soul Power within them, creating terrifying explosions."
"Chen Zifeng and Xi Xi were killed by that kind of corpse explosion."
"And I..."
He paused, his voice growing low.
"My Godly Taotie Bull Martial Soul was countered by his ability."
"Coupled with the complex terrain, ambushes, and sneak attacks, that was why I was defeated."
"This was my mistake. I admit it."
Xuan Zi had simply found an excuse, hoping to brush the matter aside before playing the victim.
Yan Shaozhe still wanted to say something, but a voice interrupted him.
"Enough."
A gentle, slightly aged voice rang out.
It was Mu En.
Mu En slowly opened his eyes from the reclining chair.
A trace of complexity flashed through his clouded eyes.
"Shaozhe, sit down."
Yan Shaozhe gritted his teeth but sat down nonetheless.
Mu En's gaze swept across everyone present, his voice calm yet carrying a hint of age.
"What has happened cannot be changed by pursuing responsibility."
"The urgent matter is how we will deal with the upcoming Continental Tournament."
"The Main Team has been almost entirely wiped out. Only Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiaoxiao remain."
"That means Shrek Academy must rely on the Reserve Team."
His voice carried a measure of helplessness.
"Xuan Zi."
Xuan Zi hurriedly bowed. "Pavilion Master."
Mu En said flatly, "Your resignation is rejected."
"You may resign from your position as deputy commander of the Inspection Corps. But leaving the Sea God Pavilion is not permitted."
"You are a core member of Shrek Academy. You cannot give up on yourself over a single mistake."
"You must remember this crushing defeat as a lesson."
"In the future, you must not act so rashly again."
A trace of gratitude flashed across Xuan Zi's aged face as he bowed.