Upon hearing Mu En's call, Yan Shaozhe, who was at the front of the line, did not immediately send someone to fetch Bei Bei. Instead, he anxiously stepped forward and asked, "Teacher, why did you call Bei Bei here?"
Qian Chen turned to look at Yan Shaozhe. Yan Shaozhe's behavior at this moment clearly demonstrated his attitude. His teacher was nearing the end, and he didn't want Bei Bei to be there. With one more person present, his power and resources at the Shrek Academy would be diluted. The selfishness of human nature was on full display at this moment.
Cai Mei'er, Qian Duoduo, Xian Lin'er, and other high-ranking members of the academy each harbored their own thoughts. Some worried that with Mu En's death, Shrek Academy would fall into a long period of weakness without Limit Douluo to lead it; others were thinking about how to expand their own power after Mu En's death; and some were even scheming how to get a share of the spoils. With everyone having their own ulterior motives, Yan Shaozhe's untimely remark was met with no questioning or opposition.
Qian Chen looked at her lover Zhang Lexuan again. At this moment, she felt extremely sad. Mu En was her savior. She had been raised and educated by Mu En. Now that her benefactor was about to pass away, she felt only grief.
Qian Chen watched all this, sighing inwardly, "Lexuan, my love, you are truly a kind girl. But this time, I'm sorry, Mu En, I really can't save him. If I were to unleash the Divine Light of Life and Absolute Purification Soul Skill on him, Mu En could easily extend his life by a hundred years. But by then, how could I control Shrek Academy, annex the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and restore the Spirit Hall?"
Perhaps sensing that his words hadn't been acted upon immediately, Mu En spoke again in a voice so weak it was almost inaudible, " Bei Bei... call Bei Bei here."
Compared to the Yan Shaozhe and the others, Xuan Zi's were much purer. Hearing Mu En's words again, and confirming that Mu En truly wanted to see Bei Bei, he immediately shouted, "Someone! Go to the Shrek Annex outside the city and bring Bei Bei here!"
"Yes!" A teacher outside the door immediately responded and left.
At this moment, Mu En was extremely weak, and his mental defenses were at their lowest. Qian Chen tried to open his Eye of the Mind, and unexpectedly, he broke through Mu En's mental barrier in one go, clearly seeing Mu En's truest thoughts: he was indeed going to die, and what he was worried about was Shrek Academy. After his death, the academy would fall into a long period of crisis without top experts.
His family would fall into complete ruin after his death. All he could hope for now was that Bei Bei could pull herself together, and the only thing he could leave Bei Bei was the Holy Light Dragon Core within her body.
Dragon Core, Dragon Core. This must be an extremely important treasure. Qian Chen immediately realized this. Qian Chen comforted himself: Master, I have been your disciple for five years. You promised to guide me and give me benefits, but now you are leaving and haven't given me anything. If you won't give it to me, then I can only take it myself.
The next moment, Qian Chen's consciousness entered the Sea of Consciousness, and he immediately called out, " Xiao Jin."
"Yes, yes!" Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle replied repeatedly.
Qian Chen's gaze fell on Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue. After a moment's thought, he said, " Bibi Dong, you and the Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle go together and intercept Bei Bei. Just make sure he doesn't get here before Mu En dies. Remember, conceal your presence. There are many experts gathered here right now, so do it quietly."
"Understood, sir, I'll take care of it immediately." Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle accepted the order.
Bibi Dong floated to Qian Chen's side, and said softly with a hint of smugness, " Qian Chen, Qian Chen, you still came looking for me one day."
"If you don't want to go, then Xiao Xue will go," Qian Chen said, looking at Qian Renxue.
"Alright, Xiao Xue's soul state is a bit worse than mine, so I'll go instead." Bibi Dong said no more, suppressing her soul aura to the extreme. Right under the noses of the many Titled Douluo of the Shrek Academy, she silently flew out of Qian Chen's body and disappeared into the night with the Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle.
After Bibi Dong and the Golden-Feathered Scarlet Eagle left, Qian Chen's heart was as steady as a rock. Bei Bei wouldn't be able to return before Mu En died. If Bei Bei came back and Mu En gave him the Dragon Core Dragon Core, and he tried to take it back from Bei Bei, Zhang Lexuan would definitely be heartbroken. So he could only delay, delay until Mu En breathed his last, and the Dragon Core absolutely could not fall into Bei Bei's hands directly.
Soon after, Mu En began to regain his senses and his mind gradually cleared. The people came forward one by one to speak his last words to him.
"Uncle-Master, you must hold on!" Xuan Zi was the first to step forward, his voice trembling.
" Xuan Zi, I can't go on... I can no longer protect Shrek Academy," Mu En said with difficulty. " Xuan Zi, I really want to pass the position of Sea God Pavilion Master to you. After I leave, you will be Shrek Academy's strongest fighter."
"Uncle-Master, whatever you ask of Xuan Zi, Xuan Zi will do." Xuan Zi replied decisively.
" Xuan Zi, you're still a ways off from becoming Limit Douluo, and your Martial Soul Godly Taotie Bull, has significant flaws. You're suited for cultivation, but not for wielding power, nor for guiding the direction of the Shrek Academy." Mu En bluntly pointed out Xuan Zi's limitations. "After my death, the Inner Court will be under your command, and the Inspection Corps will be returned to your hands."
"Uncle-Master, whatever you say goes. I have no objections."
Mu En nodded, looked at Yan Shaozhe, and slowly said, " Yan Shaozhe, you are good at management. Over the years, the Martial Soul Department has flourished under your and Mei'er's leadership. After my death, you will temporarily serve as the Pavilion Sea God Pavilion Master, overseeing all affairs of the academy, with Mei'er as your deputy. Are you willing?"
Yan Shaozhe and Cai Mei'er were completely taken aback by this unexpected arrangement. The couple quickly bowed to Mu En and said in unison, "Teacher, rest assured, we will definitely manage the entire Shrek Academy well."
"No rush. You are only acting temporarily. In the academy, whoever reaches the Limit Douluo first, whether teacher or elder, will directly and officially succeed Sea God Pavilion Master. You must not obstruct this," Mu En added.
"Yes, teacher, we understand." Yan Shaozhe and his wife responded readily. The gap between Level 98 and Limit Douluo was like an insurmountable chasm. When that day truly came, even if no one said anything, they would take the initiative to step down. If they were not dignified, Limit Douluo would make sure they were dignified.
Mu En's words were also meant to comfort Xuan Zi, who had failed to become the Pavilion Master. Xuan Zi had Level 98, and was only one opportunity away from becoming Level 99 Limit Douluo. When that opportunity would arrive depended on Xuan Zi's own destiny.
Mu En continued speaking with the other Sea God Pavilion Elder, entrusting them with their final affairs one by one. Soon it was Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er's turn. Looking at the Soul Tool Department that the two were in charge of, Mu En felt anxious. Since he began to emphasize the importance of Soul Tool, Shrek Academy had not yet been able to cultivate a Level 9 Soul Engineer. After giving Qian Duoduo and his wife some serious instructions, Mu En looked at Yan Shaozhe again and said in a more emphasizing tone, " Yan Shaozhe, you must not suppress the future development of the Soul Tool Department; on the contrary, you must Dali support for it."
"Yes, teacher." Yan Shaozhe immediately replied, his attitude sincere and genuine.
After instructing Qian Duoduo and his wife, Mu En finally turned his gaze to Qian Chen. He then glanced at Zhang Lexuan and slowly said, "You two, come here together."