Kids, dont cry Elder Mu revealed a slight smile on his face. His cheeks also started to glow slightly. He seemed more energized at this point.

Teacher. Huo Yuhao fell to his knees on the ground and couldnt contain his emotions anymore. He cried until he lost his voice.

Wang Dong followed, and the rest of Shreks Seven Monsters as well. Bei Bei was sobbing pitifully. His cries left the others in shock. They all looked very sorrowful.

Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier kneeled too. They started to tear up.

Great-great-grandfather.

Great-great-grandfather? This was obviously a way of addressing a blood-related elder. Father, grandfather, great-grandfather followed by great-great-grandfather! No one really knew that Bei Bei and Elder Mu were related.

Elder Mu smiled as he looked at all them as they kneeled, Silly kids, whats there to wail about? Ive already lived in this world for almost 200 years, my lifespan was longer than most. Isnt it a joyous thing that Ive lived for so long? Ive spent almost my entire life in Shrek Academy. It has always been my greatest pride to watch batch after batch of kids like you mature. I feel younger as I bask in your youthful energy. Im leaving today, but I hope to leave happily. I can rest in peace seeing the state of Shrek Academy and all of you.

Huo Yuhao weeped even more when he heard Elder Mus words. He could clearly recall all the advice and guidance that Elder Mu had given to him in the past year. Elder Mu was like a benevolent elder compared to Teacher Fan Yu. He felt extremely warmed by Elder Mus kindness. He didnt disappoint Elder Mu either, as he managed to slowly assimilate Elder Mus self-created secret techniques, and also managed to fuse the Tang Sects Secret Techniques with his martial soul. He had developed a stable foundation to become a generational talent even though his soul power hadnt increased significantly over the past year.

Elder Mu said, Im about to leave. Little Xuan, Ive some instructions for you.

Elder Xuan rushed beside Elder Mu. His disheveled beard started to shake slightly because he was too emotional.

Elder Mu sighed, Little Xuan, youre not young either. Dont be so emotional. Im not leaving entirely yet! Even if I die, Ill still protect Shrek forever. Listen up. Little Xuan will succeed my role as the Master of the Sea Gods Pavilion when I leave. Everything will stay the same under him as it was with me.

Yes. All the elders acknowledged his words respectfully.

Elder Xuan was a little anxious, Elder Mu, I

Elder Mu waved him off and said, Although youre impulsive at times, your ability to see the bigger picture and your passion towards Shrek makes you suitable for this role. No one is more suitable in the academy to succeed my role. Youve also benefited greatly after following me for so many years. The only instruction that I have for you is that you need to learn how to ponder over things carefully and control your own emotions. Even Du Busi may not be able to beat you with your current abilities. After I leave, I dont think hell dare to try anything if youre in Sea Gods Pavilion.

A tigers aura remained even in the face of death. Elder Mu might be in his last stage of life, but his words were still very dominant and overpowering.

Elder Xuan was already choking on his tears, and couldnt mutter any words. The rest of the elders also agreed with Elder Mu. Indeed, Elder Xuan was the next strongest after Elder Mu in Shrek Academy. It was fitting for him to succeed Elder Mu as the Master of the Sea Gods Pavilion.

Shaozhe, Meier, come over. Elder Mu said gently.

Teacher. Yan Shaozhe and Cai Meier hurried two steps forward before kneeling down beside Elder Mu.

Elder Mu said deeply, Shaozhe, Im the most worried about you. You lack a sense of magnanimity. Ill give you 10 years to change this. After that, proceed to the Sea Gods Pavilion first level for deep meditation. If you still cant pass my test, youll resign from your deans position.

Yan Shaozhe shuddered, but didnt dare to rebut. He replied respectfully, Yes, Teacher.

Meier. Elder Mu shifted his gaze towards her.

Teacher. Cai Meier was the Martial Soul Departments Vice-Dean. Her authority was considered quite great in Shrek Academy too. However, she was just a little girl in front of Elder Mu.

Elder Mu was much gentler towards her, You have contributed greatly to the academy over all these years. If Shaozhe cant pass my test in 10 years time, you shall enter the Sea Gods Pavilion and succeed his role as Dean. In addition, Lexuan will be promoted to the Martial Soul Departments Vice-Dean and enter the Sea Gods Pavilion after I pass on.

Yes, Teacher. Dont die Cai Meier leapt into Elder Mus chest and started bawling.

Elder Mu caressed her head gently and said to Yan Shaozhe, Shaozhe, I hope that youll understand why Im so strict towards you. 10 years is not long. I hope that you can make good use of this time. Do you understand?

Yan Shaozhe seemed to have understood something, and looked deeply at Elder Mu. He rubbed the tears from his eyes and maintained a serious look on his face. He replied to Elder Mu seriously, Teacher, I understand. I wont disappoint you. Shrek wont fall even after you leave.

Elder Mu finally smiled, Good. It seems like youve finally got it. Pull Meier to one side. I dont have much time left.

Elder Mu still had a lot of things to say before he passed on.

Yan Shaozhe nodded his head slightly before looking deeply at Elder Mu. He lifted Cai Meier up and brought her to one side.

Liner, Duoduo, come over.

Xian Liner and Qian Duoduo rushed to kneel beside Elder Mu. Xian Liner was crying as much as Cai Meier, and couldnt even speak properly because of it.

Elder Mu sighed and said, Liner, do you know what your greatest flaw is?

Xian Liner sobbed while looking at Elder Mu.

Elder Mu said gently, You are too emotional and direct. If you were a man, Id let you take Shaozhes position, and Id be assured to hand over Shrek Academys greatest responsibilities to you. But as a lady, your flaws are magnified. Your emotional attachments render you unable to improve yourself. Otherwise, your achievements would have superseded Shaozhes and you wouldnt be stuck at the barrier to becoming a Transcendent Douluo. Im assured in passing on the reins of the Soul Tool Department to you and Duoduo. Both of you are sufficiently open-minded. The speed of the Soul Tool Departments development will depend on both of you. The future of soul masters is deeply tied to soul tools. Im unsure of how this path will progress, but I need the both of you to explore and discover its secrets.

After I leave, promote Fan Yu to the Soul Tool Departments Vice-Dean. I hope that the Soul Tool Department will produce a Class 9 soul engineer in 10 years time. In 3 months, itll be the date that I set with the Hallmaster of the Illustrious Virtue Hall. Fan Yu will lead the group. I believe that the Hallmaster of the Illustrious Virtue Hall wont try anything in the open. Let those that he sends over learn according to their abilities. Dont create any barriers for them. Shrek Academy has always been very straightforward. If theyre capable enough, they should be given the opportunity to learn. We cannot pull any tricks on them. I believe you and Shaozhe will handle this well.

Xian Liner only nodded repeatedly. Qian Duoduo supported her from one side and acknowledged Elder Mus words respectfully.

Elder Mu sighed and said, This will be my last order as the Master of the Sea Gods Pavilion.

All the elders stepped forward as they heard his words. They kneeled on one knee and Elder Mus voice resonated through the entire Sea Gods Pavilion, and even echoed in the Sea Gods Island.

From today onwards, the Soul Tool Department must be developed at all costs, and the interactions between the Martial Soul Department and the Soul Tool Department must be strengthened. Due to the astronomical costs of running the Soul Tool Department, half of Shrek Academys profits from its estates in Shrek City will be diverted towards the Soul Tool Department. If the Soul Tool Department can produce a Class 10 soul engineer one day, that person will succeed my role as Master of the Sea Gods Pavilion.

Yes The elders agreed respectfully.

Elder Mu looked tired after he finished speaking. He shut his eyes slightly before opening them again.

Bei Bei, He Caitou, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong. The seven of you, stand up.

The seven of them stood up, all with tears in their eyes. Huo Yuhaos face even had turned pale from his sorrow. He only managed to stand straight with Wang Dongs help.

Elder Mu scanned the seven of them, before his attention was drawn to Xu Sanshi, Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan, I have a request.

What? Elder Mus words shocked them. It wasnt very appropriate for Elder Mu to mention the word request with his current status. Furthermore, he was even saying it just before he passed on. Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan felt the great pressure. They both kneeled on the ground.

Xu Sanshis voice was trembling a little, Elder Mu, feel free to instruct us. If we can manage it, well do anything to fulfil your request.

Elder Mu sighed and said, This is a personal request. I hope that the two of you can join the Tang Sect like the rest of your brothers and sisters.

Join the Tang Sect? Xu Sanshi was a little stunned as he lifted his head. He hadnt expected Elder Mu to make such a request.

Elder Mu replied, Ten thousand years ago, the Tang Sect was still very prosperous. Without Ancestor Tang Sans Tang Sect, we wouldnt have had these past thousands of years of Shreks glory.

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