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Chapter 108: Distribution of Soul Bones at the Academy
Chapter 108 Returning to the Academy for Soul Bone Allocation
After several days of travel, the Shrek Academy team, which participated in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, finally returned to their familiar academy.
Before the magnificent main gate of Shrek Academy, a large crowd had already gathered, creating a lively atmosphere. Countless students who had heard the news eagerly awaited the arrival of the heroes.
The Lan sisters, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, were also among the crowd, their pretty faces beaming with excitement and anticipation. They had already learned through prior channels that Dai Youheng had ultimately represented the academy in the competition and achieved brilliant results, which made them even happier than if they had accomplished something themselves.
However, what is even more eye-catching are the five figures standing directly in front of the huge gate.
Standing at the very front was an elderly man with a hunched back, dressed in simple gray clothes. He had a kind face, but his eyes were gentle and deep.
The four people standing behind him were none other than the four giants whose every stomp could shake the entire academy: Yan Shaozhe, Dean of the Martial Soul Department; Xian Lin'er, Dean of the Soul Guidance Department; Cai Mei'er, Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department; and Qian Duoduo, Vice Dean of the Soul Guidance Department!
The four deans arrived together, but each respectfully stepped back half a step, showing deference to the hunched old man. This scene caused all the students who witnessed it to gasp in shock, their hearts filled with astonishment, and they all began to speculate about the old man's true identity.
As the group drew closer, Huo Yuhao immediately recognized the old man and exclaimed in surprise, "Grandpa, it's you—how come—"
Isn't this the same old dormitory supervisor who spends all day lounging in the rocking chair at the dormitory entrance, basking in the sun? Why is he standing in front of the four deans?
Dai Youheng's gaze also fell on the old man, his eyes calm, but his heart understood. Dragon God Douluo Mu En, the current Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, one of the three Limit Douluos on the continent, the true pillar of Shrek Academy. His personal greeting demonstrated the academy's emphasis on this victory.
Seeing the children's surprised expressions, Mu En chuckled, his gentle yet clear voice reaching everyone's ears, "Children, there's no need to be surprised. I am Mu En, the current head of the Sea God Pavilion. I usually just enjoy the lively atmosphere downstairs in the dormitory, watching you energetic little ones come and go."
"The Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion?" Wang Dong's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're the Pavilion Master? Then why—"
"Why become a dormitory supervisor?" Moon asked with a smile. "Because it's the place closest to you, the place where you can feel the vitality of the academy the most."
His gaze swept over all the returning team members, filled with satisfaction and praise. "Kids, I am very grateful to you. You fought bravely outside and successfully defended Shrek's eternal glory."
Perhaps due to the twists and turns in the championship process, the heavy casualties among the main team members, and the significant changes in the reserve team members, such as Xu Sanshi and Dai Youheng being substitutes and not formal members of the Shrek Seven Devils, and Dai Huabin being crippled, Mu En did not directly establish the "Lifetime Shrek Seven Devils" as in the original work.
After all, the roster isn't complete.
His gaze fell on Dai Youheng, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao. "Dai Youheng, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao, the four of you come forward."
The four stepped forward as instructed. With a wave of his hand, four dazzling soul bones, shimmering with immense energy, appeared out of thin air and floated in the air.
Three of them were the prizes for the competition champion, which Zhou Yi gave to Xuanzi, who then brought them back ahead of time. The last piece, however, had an exceptionally deep aura, clearly a private stash added by Mu En using his own authority.
"Children, these soul bones are a testament to the glory you have earned with your sweat and strength. Now, I bestow them upon you." Moon's voice was solemn yet kind.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao quickly said, "Elder Mu, winning the championship is the result of everyone's joint efforts! Sister Xiaotao,
Senior Sister Ling, Senior Brother Bei Bei, Senior Brother He, Senior Sister Jiang, and Senior Brother Xu all deserve great credit—
Mu En gently interrupted him, "Xiao Tao's current situation is special, and she cannot absorb the soul bone. Luo Chen feels that she has not fulfilled her duties as a senior in this competition, and has voluntarily withdrawn. As for Bei Bei and San Shi, the academy will provide them with other rewards later."
Bei Bei said loudly, "Yuhao, you don't need to refuse. You and Youheng deserve the most credit for winning this championship. You two are truly deserving. If you don't take it, we would feel unworthy to accept it."
Huo Yuhao then replied with trepidation, "Then—then we won't stand on ceremony. Thank you, Elder Mu, and thank you, senior students."
Mu En nodded and began distributing: "Xiao Xiao, this 30,000-year-old Purple Spirit Vine right arm bone contains powerful control and amplification abilities, which are extremely compatible with your Nine Phoenixes Arriving Flute Martial Soul, so I bestow it upon you."
"Thank you, Elder Mu!" Xiao Xiao happily accepted the soul bone that shimmered with a purple halo.
"Wang Dong, this Ten-Thousand-Year Light Demon-Slaying Right Arm Bone was obtained by me during my early travels. It contains pure light and the power to ward off evil, and it matches your Light Goddess Butterfly attribute."
"Thank you, Elder Mu!" Wang Dong accepted the soul bone, feeling the surging power of light within it, and thought it was quite good.
"Dai Youheng." Mu En turned his gaze to him, with a hint of scrutiny, "This 40,000-year-old giant black tiger left arm bone has a domineering and fierce power, which complements your Evil Shadow Demon Tiger Martial Soul perfectly. It is a choice tailor-made for you."
"Thank you, Elder Mu." Dai Youheng calmly accepted the soul bone, his tone indifferent, showing neither elation nor humility, as if he were simply accepting an ordinary item.
This soul bone is indeed quite good, but his mind is no longer on it.
"Finally, Yuhao." Mu En's gaze was the gentlest, full of expectation, "You have the greatest potential of all the children. Not only do you possess the Spirit Eye, a martial soul with unlimited potential, but you have also inherited the power of ultimate ice."
This 50,000-year-old left arm bone of a ferocious beast from the icy plains is an extremely rare dual-attribute soul bone of strength and ice, possessing astonishing defensive capabilities. It will undoubtedly greatly enhance your survivability and combat abilities.
Huo Yuhao excitedly accepted the soul bone, which exuded a chilling aura and immense power, with both hands. "Thank you for your generous gift, Elder Mu!"
After the soul bones were distributed, Mu En waved his hand and said, "Alright, everyone else can disperse and rest. Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao, the three of you come with me."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xiao obediently responded, then looked at Dai Youheng beside her with some confusion and asked in a low voice, "Teacher Mu, is it just the three of us? What about Dai—"
Moon's gaze swept over Dai Youheng again, his deep eyes seemingly able to see through people's hearts. He said gently but firmly, "He doesn't need to come. What I want to take you to explore is the path you need to clarify and choose for your future. As for Dai Youheng, he has already found his own path and sees it very clearly."
Dai Youheng met Mu En's gaze, his expression unchanged, but a slight thought flickered in his heart. This Limit Douluo truly possessed extraordinary insight.
He had indeed planned everything out in advance; the guidance and resources Shrek could provide were not essential to him.
He nodded slightly in response, then quietly stepped aside. Now, all he had to do was wait—wait for the people Princess Xu Jiujiu had sent to arrive at the academy and help him graduate legitimately.
His stage has gradually shifted to a wider world.