At only twenty-five years old, she was an unprecedentedly young Pavilion Master even in Shrek Academy's vast history.
Although Ma Xiaotao had been designated by Elder Xuan as the next-generation successor, she was still overwhelmed with emotion when she truly assumed the position of Saint Pavilion Master. The scorching aura of Ultimate Fire radiated from her uncontrollably, and the temperature inside the Golden Tree swiftly rose.
"Great-Grandmaster, Elder Xuan, I will not disappoint your expectations. I will bear the responsibility of Saint Pavilion Master!"
Ling Bai watched Ma Xiaotao ignite, a faint curve lifting at the corner of his lips. Her succession meant Shrek Academy was now bound to him, becoming a community of shared interests. Everything he did from now on would be far more convenient.
Mu En smiled. "Xiaotao, now that you are Saint Pavilion Master, it is time for your great-grandmaster to teach you the methods that only the Pavilion Master may learn."
"Yes, Great—"
Without suspecting anything, Ma Xiaotao was about to agree when Ling Bai suddenly seized her hand. She winced in pain, her delicate brows knitting as she turned her head in confusion, only to find Ling Bai staring intensely at Mu En.
"The method only the Pavilion Master can learn... does it involve the Golden Tree?"
Mu En fell silent. He knew Ling Bai would not speak without reason, but the other Saint Pavilion members were utterly baffled.
The Golden Tree was the foundation of Shrek Academy, containing power that surpassed even an Ultimate Douluo. It was Shrek Academy's ultimate trump card. When Mu En wielded the Golden Tree's power in coordination with Elder Xuan, they could even seal Beast God Di Tian, a being at the demigod level. They did not understand why Ling Bai appeared determined to prevent Ma Xiaotao from