The Peerless Tang Sect: Possessing Huo Yuhao at the Start

Chapter 40 Sea God Pavilion

Shrek Academy Seagod Island

Two people stood inside the Sea God Pavilion. The one on the left was Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department of Shrek Academy, while the one standing next to him was an old man who was frail and elderly.

Elder Mu said, "Those kids are almost back. I never expected that they would be able to preserve Shrek Academy's honor with a lineup that is far inferior to their opponents. They have given so much to the academy, and the academy will never be stingy with their contributions."

Yan Shaozhe's eyes revealed obvious excitement: "Teacher, don't worry, we will reward them according to the plan we discussed. I will record their entire competition process in detail in the college history and give them that unprecedented reward."

……

The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament has concluded, and Star Luo City has gradually returned to calm. The final award ceremony was not open to the public and was not grand, but the prizes were by no means inferior. Shrek Academy's prizes, in addition to gold soul coins, included as many as three soul bones.

Elder Xuan told everyone to pack their belongings and return to Shrek Academy. Only when he returned to the academy could he feel completely at ease. Huo Zhanji and Wang Dong had fully recovered from their overexertion. Bei Bei, Ling Luochen, and Dai Yueheng were also fine after being detoxified. Jiang Nannan's injuries were not light and she was still recovering. Xu Sanshi was the most seriously injured.

The next morning, the Shrek Academy students changed into ordinary clothes and, without alerting the Star Luo Empire's officials, quietly left Star Luo City and flew straight to Shrek Academy.

At the main gate of Shrek Academy, it was nearly noon. Five figures stood outside the gate. At the front were Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, and Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department. Behind them were Cai Meier, the vice dean of the Martial Soul Department, Qian Duoduo, the vice dean of the Soul Guidance Department, and Fan Yu, a core teacher of the Soul Guidance Department and Huo Zhanji's teacher in the department.

Although they appeared quiet, everyone knew what it meant that these five people were waiting here.

"They're finally back. These little guys have really exceeded my expectations." A satisfied smile appeared on Yan Shaozhe's face.

"Yes, we're finally back..." This sentence truly encapsulates so much emotion from these people.

When Elder Xuan landed, the five of them stepped forward together.

"Kids, welcome home." Yan Shaozhe and his four companions quickly stepped forward and came to the Shrek Academy students.

The final reward was distributed at the Sea God Pavilion, and the subsequent rewards were basically the same as in the original work. However, Yan Shaozhe hesitated slightly when the title of Shrek Seven Devils was mentioned.

After the rewards were distributed, Elder Mu said, "Huo Zhanji, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao, the three of you will stay on Seagod Island for the time being and cultivate with me for a period of time. Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi will be guided by Xuanzi, Jiang Nannan will be taught by Cai Meier, and Lin'er, Duo Duo, Fan Yu, and Cai Tou, you will also have to take good care of them."

The elders of the Sea God Pavilion and the four deans all stood up and respectfully bowed to Elder Mu, who was reclining in the main seat.

"Meeting adjourned." Old Master Mu's voice seemed even more peaceful.

Just as the three of them walked up to them in a lively manner, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao were so surprised that they couldn't close their mouths for a long time. "It's you!"

Only Huo Zhanji smiled as he looked at Elder Mu, remaining silent for a long time.

"What, are you so surprised to see this old man? We've been old friends for ages." Old Mu smiled slightly, his kind face truly comforting.

"Long time no see, Grandpa," Huo Zhanji said.

"Long time no see, Grandpa..." Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao also said.

"Huo Zhanji, you don't seem surprised at all, as if you already knew my identity?" Elder Mu said slowly.

Huo Zhanji replied, "Grandpa, your voice doesn't lie."

"You're quite clever, kid. Help me up, little one." Old Mu stretched out a hand.

Huo Zhanji supported Elder Mu's right hand, and Wang Dong also stepped forward to support Elder Mu's left hand. Mu En was also a tragic figure. His early experiences were undeniably heartbreaking. Later, he went through a bloody battle with the previous sect leader of the Body Sect, Du Bisi, which severely injured his spine, leading to hemiplegia in his later years.

As he walked, Old Mu smiled and said, "Actually, among all these new students, the three of you have left the deepest impression on me. Huo Zhanji and Xiaoxiao are among the few students who greeted me."

"Sect Master, what about me? You haven't mentioned me yet." Wang Dong looked at Elder Xuan with hopeful eyes and asked.

"You, you never greeted me at the beginning. If it weren't for Huo Zhanji, you probably wouldn't even remember who this old man is, hahaha..." Although his physical condition was deteriorating, Old Mu's attitude was still very good.

"I..." Wang Dong said with a face full of shame.

"By the way, my surname is Mu. You can call me Elder Mu. Calling me Pavilion Master is a bit too formal." Elder Mu didn't forget to introduce himself. Then, with a wave of his hand, the four of them suddenly appeared under the golden tree.

Under Elder Mu's arrangement, the three were placed in different rooms. Huo Zhanji's room was pitch black, and if nothing unexpected happened, he was placed in the same room as Huo Yuhao in the original novel.

He felt an immense spiritual force forming a giant cage that imprisoned him, and his own spiritual sea began to churn violently. At this moment, neither Tianmeng, Bingdi, nor Ilex made any move. Before long, Huo Zhanji stabilized his condition.

At that moment, Elder Mu's voice rang out, "Huo Zhanji, besides your extraordinary talent, I can't think of any other way to describe you. As someone with twin martial souls, and possessing the ultimate ice martial soul, can you tell me why you didn't choose the ultimate ice martial soul as your main martial soul, but instead chose the double pupils as your original martial soul?"

Huo Zhanji said, "My Frost Dragon was awakened later in life, but the potential of my Double Pupils is no weaker than that of the Frost Dragon."

Elder Mu suddenly laughed: "Little fellow, then tell me, what level is your Frost Dragon Martial Soul's first spirit ring?"

"A 100,000-year soul ring," Huo Zhanji said bluntly.

"I'm afraid it's more than that." Old Master Mu's voice was like the splashes of a bomb dropped into a calm lake.

"Others find it hard to understand. But I'm different. Do you know why?"

Huo Zhanji remained silent.

Elder Mu continued, "I also possess domain skills, and aside from rare special cases, the lifespan of such soul skills must be no less than 100,000 years. If the first soul ring of your second martial soul belongs to the Ice Jade Scorpion, then it should be the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion, ranked second among the Three Heavenly Kings of the Far North, one of the legendary Ten Great Ferocious Beasts, right?"

"That's right, my first spirit ring is the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion," Huo Zhanji said.

Old Master Mu smiled calmly and said, "There are too many unique things about you. Everyone has their own destiny. I can't fully understand your situation, but I see openness and sincerity in you."

"Thank you," Huo Zhanji said.

The immense spiritual power kept pressing down, and Huo Zhanji lost track of how much time had passed. His spiritual sea was being constantly hammered and forged as it endured the relentless impact.

"System, fuse with the Divine Seed!" Huo Zhanji said.

[Initiating the fusion of the Divine Seed with the host. Fusion successful! (Divine Seed: Absorbs all of the host's essential abilities to create its own divine position. Once the host reaches level ninety-nine and overcomes the Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, they can ascend to godhood.)]

"Eighty-one lightning tribulations? That'll kill me! Are you kidding me?" Huo Zhanji said, looking aggrieved.

……

As the external shocks seemed to lessen with the solidification of Huo Zhanji's own spiritual power, his heart finally became calmer and calmer. Every soul skill and every bit of power he possessed was sublimated and enlightened through continuous experience.

The Star Sea continues to operate. Huo Zhanji can now illuminate thirty-nine stars, corresponding to a level thirty-nine Soul Master. However, he is a quasi-Soul Master who has not obtained a third Soul Ring. It has to be said that Huo Zhanji's suppression of his level is too outrageous.

The constant mental pressure from the outside world stimulated his mental strength to improve, and his heart became more and more calm. He was not in a hurry at all. In his inner world, he unraveled the commonalities of the abilities he possessed and gradually searched for the path that belonged to him.

As soon as Huo Zhanji stepped out of the cultivation area, he saw Elder Mu's kind face.

"Huo Zhanji, tell me what your path is."

Mu Lao's gentle voice echoed in Huo Zhanji's ears: Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao haven't come out of seclusion yet; he was the first one to emerge.

Looking at the kind-faced Elder Mu before him, Huo Zhanji slowly uttered, "God."

Old Mu nodded and said, "Tell me why you made this choice."

There are only three paths to becoming a god. The first is like the five great god kings of the first generation, who were born when the god realm appeared. The second is the divine inheritance, where one inherits a godhood after passing the test. The third is like the sea god, who conquered the ocean of the Douluo Continent for a thousand years, eventually unified the sea, was worshipped by all sea spirit beasts and sea races, and finally created his own godhood and ascended to godhood.

"This is all there is to pursuing the limits of a Soul Master," Huo Zhanji said.

Old Master Mu didn't speak, but simply extended a hand to Huo Zhanji. Huo Zhanji, understanding the situation, stepped forward to help Old Master Mu up.

"Come for a walk with this old man."

Supporting Elder Mu, Huo Zhanji wandered aimlessly around Seagod Island. Elder Mu slowly said, "You are the most visionary student I have ever met, the most talented student. Your future achievements will surely be remarkable."

"I appreciate your kind words, Elder Mu," Huo Zhanji said sullenly.

Looking at Huo Zhanji, Elder Mu said, "Your future path will be difficult, but it is not without hope."

"Elder Mu, I know you mean this road will be long, but I will keep going," Huo Zhanji said firmly.

When Huo Zhanji left Seagod Island, Elder Mu asked, "This is my token. You can cultivate on Seagod Island from now on." After saying that, Elder Mu gave Huo Zhanji a token. With this token, Huo Zhanji's cultivation would save a lot of time.

When Wang Dong emerged from seclusion, his choices changed. After much deliberation, he finally managed to write the character "Huo". Elder Mu gave Wang Dong a meaningful look and then allowed her to fuse with the Soul Bone of Light that Breaks Demons. As for what Wang Dong's choice was, Huo Zhanji always wanted to know, but Wang Dong refused to tell him no matter what.

(End of this chapter)