"Who?"
Yan Shaozhe looked at the sky cautiously. Lately, Shrek had too many troubles, making him overly paranoid.
"I am Zheng Zhan, the Unbreakable Douluo! I represent the Sun and Moon Empire's Worship Hall and Mingde Hall to mourn the Dragon God Douluo and Gluttony Douluo." A figure descended from high in the sky.
He was an old man in a green robe, with a resolute and serious face.
"So it's you," Yan Shaozhe said. He knew this person, one of the worshipers of the Sun and Moon Empire's Imperial Worship Hall. His cultivation was extremely strong, not far from Mingde Hall Master Jing Hongchen. He specialized in defensive soul tools, and his defense was not inferior to a defense-type Super Douluo, thus earning him the reputation of "Unbreakable King."
"May I know the purpose of your special visit, Unbreakable Your Excellency?"
It was important to know that the Sun and Moon Empire and Shrek Academy were basically overt enemies.
If it weren't for Shrek Academy, the Sun and Moon Empire would have already unified the continent. Even this continent would no longer be called Douluo Continent, but Sun and Moon Continent.
"Didn't I say it already? I represent the Worship Hall and Mingde Hall to mourn the two Excellencies, Dragon God and Gluttony," Zheng Zhan said. "Although our stances are clear, our Emperor, and the Hall Master of Mingde Hall, both hold these two seniors in extreme respect. Now that they have passed away, His Majesty and the Hall Master are deeply saddened."
This Unbreakable Douluo Zheng Zhan truly lived up to his name of "Unbreakable." He spoke with a straight face, his expression flawless, though he was clearly speaking nonsense.
No wonder Jing Hongchen sent him. If it were someone else, they might have burst out laughing while speaking, and would have to recall every sad event they could think of in their lives to suppress it.
"Hmph, hypocrite!" Gong Changlong was short-tempered and couldn't stand such a sight. He snorted and turned away.
Cai Maimei, this woman, was much more patient. She said, "Since you've come to mourn, then please proceed."
A guest was a guest. Shrek couldn't lose its composure.
They couldn't appear afraid of Mingde Hall just because Elder Mu and Elder Xuan had passed away. The more this happened, the more they had to be firm.
Zheng Zhan walked into the mourning hall and respectfully bowed three times towards the two portraits.
Although they were enemies, given Dragon God Douluo and Gluttony Douluo's seniority, strength, and status on the continent, these three bows were perfectly appropriate.
After Zheng Zhan offered incense to both, Xian Liner finally spoke, "Alright, you have finished mourning. We at Shrek appreciate your sincerity. Next, shall we get down to business?"
She didn't believe this Unbreakable Douluo had traveled all the way from the Sun and Moon Empire just to mourn two people.
"War God Douluo, as expected of a straightforward person. I am here today to propose an exchange request with your academy. Both sides will send students for exchange and study," Zheng Zhan said.
This was something they had already prepared. In the original work, this request was actually first proposed by the Sun and Moon Empire.
However, at that time, the person who came was Jing Hongchen, the Hall Master of Mingde Hall.
But today was different. Jing Hongchen would only come personally if Dragon God Douluo and Gluttony Douluo were still alive. After all, in terms of continental status, the Hall Master of Mingde Hall was on par with the Sea God Pavilion Master.
Jing Hongchen was not familiar with Dragon God Douluo Mu En, but at least Gluttony Douluo had to be present for him to come.
Now, the Sea God Pavilion hadn't even appointed a new Pavilion Master. If he, the Hall Master of Mingde Hall, came over, who would he engage in equal dialogue with? Yan Shaozhe wasn't qualified enough; that would only lower Mingde Hall's status.
Moreover, at this very moment, Jing Hongchen had other important matters to attend to.
Therefore, sending the Unbreakable Douluo Zheng Zhan was already giving them immense face.
"So that's what this is about," Yan Shaozhe thought. Mu En had actually mentioned it to him when he was still alive.
To complete the ultimate solo soldier plan, Huo Yuhao had to go to the Sun and Moon Empire to study. Only there would he find the most advanced soul tool knowledge.
"Alright, we at Shrek are honored to exchange with your esteemed academy," Yan Shaozhe said. "Then, in a year and a half, we will send two students from our academy and two students from your esteemed academy for exchange and study, how about that?"
Hearing that it would still take a year and a half, the Unbreakable Douluo frowned, then thought for a moment and understood.
Yan Shaozhe hoped that the children who went to study in the Sun and Moon Empire could learn advanced soul tool technology.
And not to build foundations.
Therefore, in this year and a half, he first needed to lay a solid foundation of soul tools for his students. Then, when they reached the Sun and Moon Empire, they could directly learn advanced techniques, avoiding wasted time learning basics.
Zheng Zhan was absolutely right; Yan Shaozhe had precisely this intention.
Another reason was that Huo Yuhao's level was still too low. Soul tools also relied on soul power.
He had to quickly help Huo Yuhao raise his level.
Yuwen Tuo's strength was formidable. With his innate Level 20, surpassing him was only a matter of time. At that time, Shrek would surely face his revenge.
Ultimate Ice was the best attribute to counter his flame martial soul. Therefore, he needed to cultivate Huo Yuhao to defeat Yuwen Tuo.
"Alright, then I will report this to Hall Master Hongchen. Dean Yan, Your Excellencies, I shall take my leave now. You may begin the feast. I will not disturb you further." Zheng Zhan finished speaking, then flew away from Shrek Academy.
Qian Duoqian said, "Hmph, Mingde Hall really looks down on us. For something like an academy exchange, they actually sent only one Unbreakable Douluo. Is Jing Hongchen hiding in his bed counting money?"
"Do you think everyone is like you?" Yan Shaozhe glared at him annoyed. "Jing Hongchen not coming personally means he believes no one in Shrek Academy is currently qualified to have an equal dialogue with him."
"Therefore, our primary task now is to elect a new Sea God Pavilion Master, who will oversee all important affairs of the Sea God Pavilion."
Yan Shaozhe walked up to the three old elders, Lin Huiqun, Song Yunzhi, and Zhuang Yuesen, and said, "Three seniors, from now on, I ask the three of you to preside over the Sea God Pavilion."
Zhuang Yuesen shook his head, "We are all old, Shaozhe. We have all considered it. You are the new Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy!"
Saying this, Zhuang Yuesen took out two of the four spirit bones left by Mu En and said, "You should absorb these two spirit bones. Elder Mu's spirit bones are all light-attribute, which are highly compatible with you. You've been stuck at Level 95 for a long time.
I hope this will allow you to make a breakthrough. But you must remember that after becoming a Super Douluo, improving your realm is more important than increasing your spirit power. Do not blindly cultivate spirit power and neglect your mindset, understand?"
Mu En had originally unleashed six spirit bones: three high-tier spirit bones of over 70,000 years, plus three top-tier 100,000-year spirit bones.
Poison Douluo had only snatched one high-tier 10,000-year spirit bone and one top-tier 100,000-year spirit bone.
The Sea God Pavilion still held two 100,000-year light-attribute spirit bones. To ensure Yan Shaozhe could support the academy, the three surviving elders of the Sea God Pavilion decided to hand over both of these 100,000-year spirit bones to him for absorption. After all, his talent was superior to theirs.
Yan Shaozhe needed to reach at least Level 97 within the next five to six years to have any hope of replacing Xuanzi and Mu En in leading Shrek's future.
Yan Shaozhe solemnly accepted the spirit bones, "Yes, three elders, rest assured. Shaozhe will do his utmost and will never let Shrek's ten-thousand-year glory be disgraced!"
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