Douluo Continent, Huo Yuhao who returned from Sekiro

Chapter 384 Success Doesn't Have to Be By Me, But Success Will Definitely Include Me (Daily 10,000 words)

"Children, your performance can only be described as breathtaking."

"It can be said that this championship you have won is the most meaningful championship in Shrek Academy's history. It is one that can be recorded in the school history and placed in the library for future generations to study and admire."

"Your performance has surprised and made us proud. Your performance has powerfully deterred the Sun and Moon team and greatly boosted morale. As a reserve team player, you have accomplished the tasks that regular players should be able to do. You deserve praise."

"Therefore, after deliberation at the Poseidon Pavilion meeting, it has been decided to issue the following rewards to you."

"Firstly, all the prize money for this competition will belong to you personally, and you can distribute the million gold soul coins as you see fit."

"In addition, you will become the first pilot participants in the Outer Academy Reform Plan, in addition to the Inner Academy Reform Plan. The Academy will equip you with a full set of soul tools, including an invincible shield, within a month."

A reform plan?!

Everyone looked at each other for a moment, but a hint of excitement appeared in their eyes.

Jiang Nannan, in particular, was so excited when she heard that the academy was going to reward her with a huge sum of over 100,000 gold soul coins and provide her with a complete set of soul tools for free that she almost fainted on the spot.

A complete set of soul tools! This was something she never dared to dream of before. Just one level-five invincible shield alone cost over ten thousand gold soul coins!

Jiang Nannan was so excited that she almost cried. Tens of thousands of gold soul coins in cash and a configuration worth hundreds of thousands of gold soul coins—this was a configuration she had dreamed of for many years before.

"In addition, the academy will allocate four extra soul bones to make up a total of seven soul bones for you, ensuring that each of you will receive one soul bone."

No sooner had Yan Shaozhe finished speaking than Jiang Nannan collapsed to the ground with a thud.

A few hundred thousand gold soul coins in cash, a soul tool worth several hundred thousand gold soul coins—that was enough for Jiang Nannan to dream of several times over. Now, a ten-thousand-year soul bone worth around one million gold soul coins had arrived. Jiang Nannan finally couldn't resist and slapped herself with a thud.

Upon seeing this, the elders immediately smiled kindly.

Under the watchful eyes of so many elders, it would be difficult for Jiang Nannan to remain unconscious even if she wanted to. One of the elders slowly pointed a finger, and Jiang Nannan immediately woke up.

Jiang Nannan blushed deeply when she woke up and lowered her head shyly. But when she saw Xu Sanshi eagerly leaning over to perform artificial respiration and CPR on her, she kicked him away with a rabbit kick.

At this point, even Huo Yuhao and the others couldn't help but burst into good-natured laughter.

"Alright, alright, let's continue announcing the rewards."

Yan Shaozhe coughed twice, drawing his attention back to himself.

"Finally, in recognition of your tenacious struggle and for safeguarding the academy's millennia-old glory, the academy will bestow upon you the title of Shrek Seven Devils."

At this point, Yan Shaozhe paused slightly, then said emphatically, "For life."

"There is one thing I must make clear in advance: in order to ensure that your studies at the academy proceed smoothly in the future, your achievements this time will not be publicized to the outside world, and will even be sealed in history within the academy."

"Until you actually graduate from the academy, your deeds will only be known to yourselves, and please do not publicize them."

Yan Shaozhe's words did not make everyone feel regretful; instead, they all became excited—except for Huo Yuhao.

The title sounds impressive, but Huo Yuhao would prefer to exchange it for something else, even a fixed-position soul-guided cannonball.

This thing can genuinely increase one's own strength.

It's not surprising that Huo Yuhao would think that way. After all, Huo Yuhao has too many troubles and has developed a fear of not being strong enough. No matter how strong he is, he feels that he is not strong enough.

Once the excitement of the others had subsided, Yan Shaozhe stepped aside and respectfully addressed the person at the front of the long table, "Teacher, is there anything else you wish to instruct them on?"

Hidden in the light, Moon said slowly, "Children, your performance has exceeded expectations. But remember, temporary success means nothing; you must always look forward."

"Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and He Caitou. Your cultivation levels have all surpassed those of Soul Masters. I hereby grant you special permission to directly take the Inner Academy assessment after the end of this academic year. If you pass the assessment, you will be admitted to the Inner Academy. However, the difficulty of the assessment will not change."

The four people whose names were called exchanged glances, all showing a hint of apprehension.

Taking the exam ahead of schedule is extremely difficult.

Mu En's aged voice continued, "Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao, the three of you will remain on Seagod Island for the time being and cultivate with me for a period of time. You may return to the outer courtyard only when I deem you ready to leave."

"Shao Zhe, you take care of Bei Bei. Xu San Shi will be guided by Xuan Zi, Jiang Nan Nan will be taught by Cai Mei Er, and Lin Er, Duo Duo, and Cai Tou are your responsibility. If they fail the inner court assessment, you teachers should think twice about your actions."

Moon's voice remained gentle and kind, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

During the month that the ten people traveled to the capital of Xingluo to participate in the competition, Mu En's words became many times more resolute than before.

Ever since Elder Xuan returned in person, his attitude towards soul tools has changed dramatically. Elder Mu knew that the final window of opportunity for Shrek Academy's transformation had arrived!

This is why a reform plan suddenly appeared in the Inner Academy. Listening to the battle reports coming from the arena, this old man who was nearing his end realized one thing deeply—if he did not seek change, Shrek Academy would perish.

With him as the pillar of reform, Elder Xuan devoted himself to this matter, and the Shrek Seven Devils from both the inner and outer courtyards served as role models, making the resistance to pushing the reforms forward the least in the past hundred years.

And this is most likely the last legacy this old man left to Shrek, an extremely precious institutional legacy.

As the saying goes, a small boat is easy to turn around, but even though he was steering this massive ship with enormous inertia, Mu En still chose to turn the ship around resolutely in the last moments of his life.

With him making this decision, when Elder Xuan takes over the Sea God Pavilion, he only needs to follow the decisions he left behind. Once the power of the Sea God Pavilion is successfully transferred to Huo Yuhao, Huo Yuhao will truly have the foundation to carry out sweeping reforms.

Success doesn't have to be attributed to me, but I will definitely be a part of it.

This was the realization Moon had in the final moments of his life.

(End of this chapter)