Mu Jin dragged over a chair and explained Gu Chen's origins, going through every detail of the battle and his abilities, as well as the full strength of his Blue Silver Grass, without leaving out a single word.
A few minutes later, she finished.
Yan Shaozhe could no longer stay calm. He sprang upright in his chair and asked in disbelief, "Teacher Mu Jin, is everything you said true?"
Mu Jin nodded.
Yan Shaozhe practically leaped out of his chair, wild with joy.
Incredible. Absolutely incredible!
This wasn't merely a genius. He was a once-in-a-million, peerless monster—an existence even more terrifying than the Tang Sect's founder.
One punch shattered the Tortoise Shell Shield. Two punches sent Xu Sanshi sprawling. And he was a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master.
He was the Tang Sect's founder reincarnated, plain and simple.
No, he had to go see this child.
Wait... he should notify Mu En first.
Yan Shaozhe immediately turned to Mu Jin and said solemnly, "Teacher Mu Jin, if you haven't concealed anything, you'll be promoted to an Inner Court instructor this year. From now on, you'll receive the benefits given to Inner Court instructors, and you'll personally teach that young man, Gu Chen."
"For this child to come to Shrek is an honor for our academy. Heaven itself favors Shrek."
Mu Jin was delighted. Gu Chen really was her lucky star.
She hadn't been promoted in years, and now she was jumping straight to Inner Court instructor. How many people could only dream of such an opportunity?
Just then, Mu Jin remembered the academy's conduct and said, "When Gu Chen enrolled, the registration teacher at the East City Gate gave him a hard time. That teacher seems to be on good terms with Zhou Yi and nearly drove the boy away to a rival academy."
Yan Shaozhe's expression immediately turned cold, a stark contrast to how he had looked moments earlier.
That registration teacher couldn't stay.
Yan Shaozhe said sternly, "I'll speak to someone about it shortly. Our academy happens to be short a gatekeeper, so from now on, that teacher who doesn't know what's good for him can guard the gate. Zhou Yi will be punished as well. Her year-end bonus will be withheld."
Mu Jin was delighted.
Zhou Yi, your day has come!
Then Yan Shaozhe rose and said, "I need to tell Elder Mu about this right away and let him decide."
"There's no need to come fetch me. I'm here."
A distant voice suddenly rang out, and a white-haired old man leaning on a cane walked in.
"Elder Mu!"
Yan Shaozhe and Mu Jin immediately bowed respectfully.
Mu En waved a hand and said gravely, "I've already met the child. He truly is a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master, but his origins are far too mysterious. He carries the highest dragon bloodline, and very likely comes from one of the Nine Dragon Kings."
"The first time I saw him, I sensed the suppression of his bloodline. It came from a higher-ranking Dragon Clan. If I'm not mistaken, Gu Chen's bloodline is from at least one of the Nine Dragon Kings."
Yan Shaozhe and Mu Jin froze at the news.
The Nine Dragon Kings?
They had only ever heard about the Dragon Clan in legends. The Nine Dragon Kings appeared only in historical records. If Beast God Di Tian didn't exist in the Star Dou Great Forest, they wouldn't even believe the Nine Dragon Kings were real.
Yan Shaozhe asked at once, "Elder Mu, could he be a spy sent by the Sun Moon Empire?"
Mu En laughed at that and replied, "If the Sun Moon Empire really sent us such a gift, Shrek would have to accept it."
"But we need to convene a Sea God Pavilion Meeting to discuss what to do. Shaozhe, come with me."
Yan Shaozhe cupped his hands respectfully. "Yes."
In the underground meeting room of the Sea God's Pavilion.
This was a place that symbolized Shrek's highest authority. Meetings were held here only when important decisions had to be made, so it was usually empty.
Several elders sat on either side of the conference table. Xian Lin'er and Yan Shaozhe were relegated to the very end.
Elder Lin, Elder Zhuang, Elder Song, and Xuan Zi all had far more seniority than they did.
Qian Duoduo sat at the far end.
Mu En was seated at the head of the table. He kept his eyes closed until everyone had arrived.
"Elder Mu, is there something you need to tell us? You called the elders together for a Sea God Pavilion Meeting without warning."
A plump, beautiful woman seated near the front asked.
She was Elder Song, Xian Lin'er's mother, a Level 97 Super Douluo and one of Shrek's pillars.
Elder Lin and Elder Zhuang were just as puzzled.
The meeting had come out of nowhere, like a tornado.
Mu En turned to Yan Shaozhe and said calmly, "Shaozhe, tell everyone what happened. I'll explain the crucial part afterward. I'm getting old; I can't move around much, and even speaking takes effort."
Yan Shaozhe nodded respectfully, then stood and picked up Gu Chen's file. He began in a serious tone, "These are the last few days of enrollment for the new students. Our academy has received a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master, twelve years old, with a Soul Power Level of only thirteen."
"From every angle, this boy doesn't meet our admission standards. But he suddenly challenged one of our students to earn a place, and Teacher Mu Jin happened to be passing by and agreed to the challenge."
"Then our Outer Court's strongest student, Xu Sanshi, accepted. He was defeated in just a few exchanges, after Gu Chen landed only a few punches and kicks."
"During the fight, this boy displayed domineering bloodline power and the ability to control the elements. He also used a Soul Skill unique to Blue Silver Grass. He has now enrolled."
The elders' heads were buzzing after hearing Yan Shaozhe's account.
Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, who were both from the Soul Guidance Department, felt as if the sky had fallen.
The Martial Soul Department had gotten another monster.
A One Ring beat a Three Rings to a pulp. Was this even human? Was he some kind of humanoid tyrannosaur?
Blue Silver Grass had powerful bloodline energy, could control the elements, and even had its own exclusive Soul Skill. That was as underhanded as it got.
The elders' understanding of the world had been shattered.
Xian Lin'er frowned and asked, "Why does a genius this terrifying have a Soul Power Level of only thirteen at the age of twelve? Where does he come from? Which junior Soul Master academy did he attend?"
Yan Shaozhe shook his head. "The boy hasn't revealed his origins, and there's nowhere to trace his background. He isn't registered as a Soul Master in any of the three great empires, either. According to his own account, his parents directed him to Shrek."
The elders grew even more suspicious.
Could he be an Evil Soul Master?
Or maybe he was from the Sun Moon Empire?
But if the Sun Moon Empire or the Evil Soul Masters had sent such a terrifying monster to Shrek, they must have lost their minds.
Elder Song spoke up. "Did you call this meeting because you've already decided to keep him?"
All the elders turned in unison toward Mu En at the head of the table, waiting for his answer.
Mu En slowly rose. "Shaozhe has finished, hasn't he? Then it's my turn."
"When the child came to the dormitory earlier, my Radiant Saint Dragon Martial Soul felt fear for the first time. It even showed signs of breaking apart."
"Later, I went to inspect Xu Sanshi's injuries. I found that his spine had nearly been broken and his Blackwater Xuanwu Martial Soul had been sealed. For a short time, he couldn't even summon his Martial Soul."
"After careful consideration, I reached a conclusion."
"The child's bloodline comes from at least one Dragon King. What's more, it's a dual bloodline, from Dragon Kings who command the authorities of elements and strength. But Shrek has no records of the Nine Dragon Kings' abilities, so I can't determine which Dragon Kings his bloodline comes from."
A Dragon King?
One of the Nine Dragon Kings?
Now it was the elders' turn to be dumbfounded. The strongest Martial Souls they had ever seen were the Six-Winged Angel and the Clear Sky Hammer. They had never seen a Martial Soul like one of the Nine Dragon Kings.
Elder Mu's Radiant Saint Dragon and Long Xiaoyao's Dark Holy Dragon Martial Souls were already the pinnacle of Dragon Clan Martial Souls. Just how powerful would a Dragon King Martial Soul be?
No one knew. No one could even imagine it.
This boy was probably the most terrifying monster of the past ten thousand years. Aside from his low Soul Power Level, he had practically no weaknesses.
Xian Lin'er pressed him for an answer. "Elder Mu, does Shrek intend to keep him?"
Mu En nodded and said seriously, "If we raise him well, Shrek might prosper for another thousand years. If I'm not mistaken, the child's bloodline may come from that place."
"When I was young, I explored a ruin. Dragon Clan corpses were scattered everywhere, and the bloodline power there terrified me. I was too weak at the time to venture deeper, and I never returned."
"I convened this Sea God Pavilion Meeting today to hear what everyone thinks of the child, and whether he's worth diverting resources to raise."
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