Peerless Tang Sect: Hurricane Infinite Wind

Chapter 131: Tickets are required to enter the Poseidon Pavilion
"It seems that you are very confident." Mr. Mu smiled slightly.

Jing Hongchen smiled bitterly and said, "In fact, you should be able to see that I have no confidence at all. If it is a war, the advantage of soul guides is unquestionable. But if it is a competition of high-end combat power, no one can shake Shrek's position in the continent. Whether it is our Mingde Hall or the Body Sect, no one can shake it."

Elder Mu glanced at him and said calmly, "Jing Hongchen, I once visited your Mingde Hall. Your development in soul guides has truly exceeded my imagination. I believe you are right about one thing: when soul guides no longer rely on the soul power of soul masters, the soul master profession will inevitably be replaced, just as soul guides replaced the Tang Sect's hidden weapons. However, I want to add one thing for you. Even if that day really comes, the strongest will still be soul masters. This is because only powerful soul masters can unleash the maximum power of more powerful soul guides. Do you agree?"

Jing Hongchen nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. The greater the ability of the individual wielding a soul guide, the higher their limit. At least so far, apart from fixed-type soul guides, we haven't developed a soul guide powerful enough that doesn't require the power of a soul master. I can't predict future developments, but the rise of soul masters is inevitable, just like the replacement of cold weapons with soul guides." His words were sincere, but inside he was filled with doubt and astonishment. "Has Elder Mu ever been to Mingde Hall? If such an unpredictable and super-powerful being..." He was already sweating profusely.

Mu Lao smiled slightly and said, "You can tell me what you want to talk about this time. Also, if there is a next time when you use the soul guide device to attack Shrek City outside Shrek Academy, then I will visit the capital of your Sun Moon Empire again."

Jing Hongchen's expression finally changed. For the first time since becoming the head of Mingde Hall, he felt fear. "Master Mu, you truly are awe inspiring."

Bowing slightly, Jing Hongchen suppressed his inner shock as much as possible. "I came here this time to discuss the exchange of learning between our students. Our Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy and Shrek Academy are both top academies in the continent today. I believe this exchange is very necessary. It will also greatly promote the integration and learning between the two sides."

Mu Lao said calmly: "Exchange and learning are fine. But can you guarantee the safety of my students? Also, what can our Shrek disciples learn when they arrive at your academy?"

Jing Hongchen seemed to have thought of this question a long time ago and answered without hesitation: "Safety can definitely be guaranteed. I guarantee you with the honor of Mingde Hall. During my study at Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, all the students from your academy will Get the best guidance. If they have enough ability, they can even be admitted to my Mingde Hall to study."

Mu Lao said: "Words are not enough."

Jing Hongchen said: "If you are still worried, you can send teachers from Shrek Academy to follow. You can send more than one."

Elder Mu shook his head and said, "That's not necessary. Exchange study is fine. You can send Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen from your academy to Shrek. Then pick up the disciples we sent. I can guarantee that they can study in the inner courtyard of our academy. After the exchange study period is over, you can personally send our students back and then pick up your students."

Jing Hongchen immediately shook his head and said, "I'm afraid this isn't appropriate. Although I believe in your character, it's better to treat the villain first and the gentleman later. If the two talented students from your academy who possess the Ultimate Wind and Ultimate Ice can participate in this exchange study, your proposal will certainly be no problem."

Upon hearing this, Elder Mu shook his head and said, "The student who possesses the Ultimate Wind is not practicing soul guides at the same time. I'm afraid this is not what the Red Dust Hall Master wants."

"Those two are really asking too much." Jing Hongchen gritted his teeth and said secretly.

"Hmph! In that case, let's call off this exchange and study session. Master Hongchen, please go back." Old Xuan's face turned serious and he ordered him to leave.

Jing Hongchen became anxious upon hearing this and quickly said, "There's no rush for an exchange. How about this: we conduct this exchange again in two years. The exchange and learning period will be three years. That will also be the day when the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition begins. At that time, we can invite your teachers to attend the ceremony. After the competition, we can pick up your students and send our students back at the same time."

Old Xuan was furious and slammed the table, saying, "How do you solve the same problem?" Jing Hongchen's method was almost the same as what Old Mu had said before, except that the host and the guest were in different positions.

Jing Hongchen said: "The Sun Moon Empire is holding a soul fighting competition for all high-level soul masters in the continent, and the continent is paying close attention. Under such circumstances, if we take any action in private, we will surely be ridiculed by the world. I am willing to come to Shrek Academy before the competition begins and serve as a hostage in person. Until the competition is over and the students of your academy return. Of course, if there is any mistake in the competition, it will have nothing to do with our Mingde Hall."

"In that case, it's a deal. Two years from now, you bring your people here. I will have Xuanzi send people to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy at the same time, including the student who possesses the Ultimate Ice." Old Mu immediately made the final decision.

"It's a deal." Jing Hongchen was relieved. Although he had been constantly disparaging spirit masters and praising spirit instructors, he was also well aware that for Mingde Hall to develop in the future, the development of spirit instruments was one aspect, but the development of spirit instructors was also the top priority. Especially with Shrek's millennia of experience, even if only a portion of it was learned, it would greatly enhance Mingde Hall as a whole.

Perhaps Shrek Academy students could learn some knowledge about spirit instruments from Mingde Hall. But don't forget, Shrek Academy is ultimately an academy unaffiliated with any nation. Mingde Hall, on the other hand, belongs to the Sun-Moon Empire. This difference will undoubtedly benefit Mingde Hall more and more easily in the long run. Another reason Jing Hongchen immediately agreed was Elder Mu's proposal to send Huo Yuhao to the Sun-Moon Imperial Spirit Instructor Academy. With Huo Yuhao in exchange, he naturally didn't need to worry about the safety of Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen. The disciples sent by both sides were equal in status and potential. Furthermore, Huo Yuhao possessed twin spirits, so he would undoubtedly have to devote significant effort to his spirit cultivation. Even if he also cultivated spirit instruments, he wouldn't be able to specialize in either. At least in his current view, Shrek Academy's sending Huo Yuhao served a greater purpose, ensuring equality in the status of the students sent by both sides.

Mu Lao smiled slightly and said, "It's settled. You can go now."

Jing Hongchen bowed again and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Senior. I would like to ask one last question. Shrek, is it possible to have a deeper exchange with our Sun Moon Empire?"

Mu Lao raised his eyebrows. "Shrek Academy is the Shrek Academy of Douluo Continent. The Sun-Moon Empire is not the Sun-Moon Empire of Douluo Continent."

Jing Hongchen's eyes moved slightly, "Okay, I understand." After saying this, he turned around and was about to leave.

"Wait a moment." Old Mu called Jing Hongchen.

Jing Hongchen said: "Senior, do you have any other advice?"

Mr. Mu smiled calmly and said: "You are the first outsider to enter the Poseidon Pavilion in many years. It is not like anyone can come here and leave whenever they want. A ninth-level soul guide was left behind to explain its use. , it’s your ticket to enter Poseidon Pavilion.”

"Tickets..." Jing Hongchen stared at Mu Lao in amazement. He had never expected this mysterious and terrifying master to make such a request. This was clearly blackmail! Moreover, the tickets were too expensive.

"Senior, you are bullying the weak!" Jing Hongchen said with a wry smile. If he had not seen Mu Lao's incarnation, he might have been tougher. But now, in someone else's territory, in this mysterious Poseidon Pavilion, he really didn't dare.

Mu Lao smiled but said nothing, just looking at Jing Hongchen calmly. But Jing Hongchen was shocked to find that the walls, floors and roofs around him began to emit a faint golden light, as if an invisible hand had grabbed his throat.

"Senior, it was you who invited me into the Poseidon Pavilion before." Jing Hongchen said with a wry smile again. His meaning was very clear. You invited me in and still asked me for a ticket. This was too unkind and unbecoming of an elder.

Elder Mu smiled faintly and said, "I invited you to the Sea God Pavilion, but I did not invite you to Shrek Academy. Although our Shrek Academy is not a dangerous place, we must always consider the safety of our students. If you don't want to pay for the entrance fee, I won't force you. Then just sit here with me and discuss philosophy. You can come back in two years when our students from both sides exchange ideas."

Stay here for two years? Jing Hongchen's expression suddenly became stiff. If he stayed here for two years, wouldn't Mingde Hall and Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy be in chaos? Without him in charge, those powerful soul instructors under his command could not be suppressed by anyone. Although Mu Lao seemed to be tepid, the pressure he brought to him was increasing. Although he thought he could still fight if he burned his boats, there was no doubt that his life would be left here.

Taking a deep breath, Jing Hongchen nodded and said, "In that case, I will do as you command. It was indeed my fault for entering Shrek Academy without permission. I will leave a soul guide as a gift."

As he spoke, Jing Hongchen raised his hand and touched his chest, and a seemingly very thin piece of metal appeared in his palm.

This piece of metal was round and appeared as thin as paper, radiating a soft golden glow. Most remarkable of all was its openwork carvings. The lines were meticulously detailed and regular, yet imbued with a sense of creativity and imagination. No traces of soul energy emanated from it, yet its mere presence possessed a unique, thick, mountain-like quality. A faint golden glow flickered across it, not intensely bright, yet incredibly eye-catching.

Jing Hongchen said, "This soul guide is made by me. I named it Hongchen Blessing. It is a trigger-type defensive soul guide. When placed on the chest, it will automatically adhere to the soul master's body, absorbing the soul master's soul power and becoming one with it. Once the soul master is attacked, it will sense it in advance and defend itself. It can be closed and opened with the mind."

"There are a few things I'm quite satisfied with about Red Dust Blessing. First, it has no restrictions on the user's cultivation level. Even a first- or second-ring Spirit Master can use it. Its defensive effect is equivalent to the user concentrating all their Spirit Power in a single powerful attack without using any Spirit Skills. Yet, the Spirit Power consumed is only one-fifth of that of a powerful attack. It's suitable for Spirit Masters of any level. In the hands of a Titled Douluo, it possesses the defensive power of a Super Douluo."

(End of this chapter)