Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 185 Because they need

Several passageways stretched out on either side of the hall, their destinations unknown. There were no windows; everything was sealed off, yet the air was remarkably fresh. Inside the hall stood statues, just like those at the entrance to Shrek Academy. They depicted the academy's founders, the Golden Iron Triangle, and the first generation of the Shrek Seven Devils. However, these statues were naturally much smaller than those at the academy's entrance, and they appeared to be made of wood.

Elder Mu smiled and said, "Have you noticed that the Sea God Pavilion wasn't built, but rather carved?"

Before the four could answer, Elder Mu continued, "The Sea God Pavilion was originally a great tree, a rare golden tree, a tree possessing the essence of light and life. Without affecting the life of this golden tree, the academy's predecessors used it as the foundation to carve the Sea God Pavilion. Therefore, the Sea God Pavilion you see has no trace of splicing. The various furnishings inside the Sea God Pavilion, as well as the statues before you, were all made from the wood excavated during the carving process. This golden tree can also be said to be the foundation of our Shrek Academy; you will understand its significance later."

Elder Mu didn't explain much, but simply directed Ji Lin and the others into different rooms.

Master Mu reminded them, "Begin your meditation and cultivation as soon as you enter the room. This retreat is very important for all of you. Relax and reflect on everything from the past and the various aspects of your cultivation. I believe you will all gain something from it."

Ji Lin and the others exchanged glances and then entered the rooms assigned to them by Elder Mu.

Wang Dong'er's room was the closest. As soon as she opened the door, an incredibly rich aura of light rushed towards her. The pure and intense light elements almost suffocated her.

Ji Lin pushed open the door to his room and entered. A scorching heat rushed towards him. The room was inlaid with a large number of red gems, and in the center of the room was a large cauldron formed by golden tree roots. A golden flame burned in the cauldron, emitting a rich life aura.

The room is filled with fire element, and there is also a flame of life burning, releasing the breath of life.

Ji Lin sat cross-legged on the ground and began to cultivate the Tai Xu Sword Qi.

He absorbed the fire element and life force in the room into his body.

Meanwhile, the life-giving metal within Ji Lin's body became more active due to the external life force, releasing more life energy that Ji Lin absorbed.

While Ji Lin and the others were immersed in cultivation.

Underground lobby.

Elder Mu was still in the center of the hall, but there were two more people beside him: Yan Shaozhe, the dean of the Martial Soul Department, and Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department.

Yan Shaozhe asked in a low voice, "Teacher, are you really not going to give it another try?"

Elder Mu shook his head and said, "Ji Lin is indeed very outstanding. He has twin ultimate martial souls and can defeat a Soul Emperor head-on as a Soul Master. His talent is indeed the strongest I have ever seen. However, he already has a teacher at the same level as me. Moreover, this child has even created his own sect. Clearly, his ambition is not in Shrek Academy. He and we are destined to be apart."

Yan Shaozhe was still somewhat unwilling and said, "Given his relationship with Le Xuan and Xiao Tao, we still have a chance. With his talent, as long as he becomes your disciple and receives full support from Shrek Academy, he will become the strongest Pavilion Master in the history of our Sea God Pavilion. The Sun Moon Empire is becoming increasingly restless, and we need a new pillar."

Xian Lin'er suddenly snorted coldly, "Yan Shaozhe, do you mean to take advantage of the feelings between Le Xuan and Xiao Tao?"

Yan Shaozhe was not angered by Xian Lin'er's questioning. He simply said in a low voice, "I'm only doing this for the future of the academy. And Xiao Tao needs him."

Xian Lin'er coldly said, "Do you really think that by using emotions to bind him, he will willingly become a pillar of Shrek Academy? This child has more than just Xiao Tao and Le Xuan by his side. If it were me, I wouldn't insist on keeping him at Shrek Academy. Once he graduates from Shrek Academy, he will always be a student of Shrek Academy. If Shrek Academy is in trouble, how could he not help? Yan Shaozhe, you are petty and narrow-minded, and you will never have a magnanimous heart."

"You..." Yan Shaozhe's face turned red and white as Xian Lin'er spoke, but he really didn't dare to lash out in front of Elder Mu.

Elder Mu smiled slightly and said, "Alright, you two have been arguing for decades. Lin'er is right. As long as he is a student of Shrek Academy, it doesn't matter if he doesn't join the Sea God Pavilion. You must remember that Shrek Academy is just an academy, dedicated to cultivating outstanding talents for the continent. Not all outstanding students have to stay at Shrek Academy. As long as they remember that they were once Shrek students, that's enough. Whether they create their own forces or join other sects after they leave, as long as they are willing to lend a helping hand to Shrek Academy in times of crisis, that is the best reward for Shrek Academy."

Yan Shaozhe nodded thoughtfully and said, "Teacher, what are their plans afterward...?"

Elder Mu said, "They should be in seclusion here for a period of time. After their seclusion ends, they will be sent back to the outer academy. Then, they will be arranged to participate in the inner academy's assessment."

"Yes."

Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er nodded at the same time.

Time passed slowly, and a month went by. Ji Lin and the others were still in seclusion. With the life force provided by the Golden Ancient Tree, even if they didn't eat or drink for a month, their bodies would not have any problems.

On the thirty-fourth day, Xiaoxiao emerged from seclusion.

After a month of seclusion, Xiaoxiao has become even thinner.

"What is your path?" Old Mu lay quietly on the recliner, looking gently at the little girl standing in front of him.

"My path is support," Xiaoxiao answered without hesitation.

"Oh! Tell me about it." Old Mu became interested, knowing that Xiao Xiao had always followed the path of control.

Xiao Xiao confidently stated, "My second martial soul is the Nine Phoenixes' Auspicious Arrival Flute, which can be controlled or used for support. Its first soul skill is support, so I want it to follow a support path. My first martial soul is the Three Lives Soul-Suppressing Cauldron, which can be controlled, attacked, and defended—a versatile martial soul. In my opinion, all of its abilities can be used for support. Combined with my Nine Phoenixes' Auspicious Arrival Flute, I am confident that I can become a top-tier support-type battle soul master."

Old Mu smiled and said, "I've never heard of support-type battle spirit masters, I've only heard of support-type weapon spirit masters."

Xiao Xiao said firmly, "I am a Soul Master, and my support role is proactive. This is my path."

Old Master Mu gave Xiaoxiao a deep look and asked, "Are there any other reasons?"

Xiao Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, the class monitor and Qiu'er. Dong'er is an offensive type, so they need a support."

(End of this chapter)