"Third, once you join the Soul Hall, no matter what you see or hear, you must not tell anyone outside."
"Can you do that?" Tian Chen asked.
"No problem!" The two repeatedly thumped their chests in assurance.
"All right, then. Come back in a month to complete the admission formalities!" Tian Chen waved them off, then called the girls to follow him inside.
"Yes!" Both clenched their fists in celebration.
Neither of them had a powerful family backing him. Joining the Soul Hall would give them a powerful organization to protect them as they grew, as well as a chance to evolve their Soul Rings. They could hardly have been luckier!
Seeing how eager Cao Jinxuan and Zhou Sichen were, some of the nearby students who had doubts about the Soul Hall began itching to give it a try as well.
After arriving at Shrek Square,
they spotted the Senior Elders of the Sea God Pavilion waiting for them in the center from afar.
Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, who had not participated in the Soul Master Tournament, stood at the very front of the crowd, gazing lovingly at Tian Chen as he led the group.
Tian Chen naturally noticed them too and gave them a gentle smile.
"Children, welcome back!" The Senior Elders stepped aside, revealing Mu En standing in their midst.
Unlike in the original story, no one was surprised to see Mu En. He had already revealed his identity during the battle royale.
"Thank you all for winning the championship for the Academy!"
The tournament's outcome had not surprised Mu En. With a freak like Tian Chen competing, failing to win the championship would have been the real surprise.
Mu En stepped forward with his cane, a flash of intense envy crossing his eyes as he looked