Faced with Jing Hongchen's words, Mu En nodded.
"Jing Hongchen, your development in soul tools has indeed exceeded my expectations."
"There's one thing I think you're right about: when soul tools no longer rely on a soul master's soul power, then the soul master profession will inevitably be replaced."
"Just like how soul tools replaced Tang Sect's hidden weapons."
"However, no matter how things evolve, the soul master will always be the most crucial link."
"Whether it's war or high-end combat, only powerful soul masters can activate powerful soul tools!"
"In the future, soul masters and soul tools should advance side by side!"
Mu En gave his opinion.
If it were the old Jing Hongchen, he would probably have laughed out loud.
Because he was very confident in his soul tools.
But after seeing Mu En, and having just realized the synergy between his main martial soul and soul tools, he directly changed his outdated views.
Relying solely on soul tools won't lead to the future!
"In the future, Soul Masters and Soul Tools should advance in tandem!"
At this moment, Jing Hongchen's evaluation of Mu En was even higher.
The gains from this trip to Shrek Academy were truly immense!
Just as Jing Hongchen was feeling smug, Mu En spoke again.
"Tell me about the exchange program. Since it's an exchange program, how can you guarantee the safety of my students?"
"Also, what will our Shrek disciples learn at your academy?"
Jing Hongchen seemed to have already considered this question and answered without hesitation.
"Safety is definitely guaranteed. I assure you with the honor of Mingde Hall."
"During their studies at my Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, your students will receive the best guidance. If they have sufficient ability, they can even be admitted to my Mingde Hall."
However, Mu En shook his head at Jing Hongchen's vague promise.
"Words are meaningless."
...
After a long discussion, it was finally decided that the exchange would take place two years later, on the day of the next Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament.
Jing Hongchen even offered to come to Shrek Academy before the competition began, acting as a hostage
until the competition ended and the students returned.
After confirming the exchange and learning schedule, Jing Hongchen was overjoyed.
Although he outwardly belittled Soul Masters and praised Soul Instructors,
he was well aware that for Mingde Hall to develop in the future, the research and development of Soul Tools was one aspect, but the development of Soul Masters was equally crucial.
Especially with Shrek's millennia of accumulated knowledge, even learning just a portion would greatly enhance Mingde Hall as a whole.
Perhaps Shrek Academy could also learn some knowledge about Soul Tools from Mingde Hall.
But it shouldn't be forgotten that Shrek Academy was ultimately an academy not affiliated with any country,
while Mingde Hall belonged to the Sun Moon Empire.
This difference would undoubtedly make Mingde Hall benefit more, and its long-term interests more likely to materialize.
He was especially excited about Huo Yuhao's arrival!
Even if Huo Yuhao was exceptionally talented and actually learned something from him, so what?
Huo Yuhao possesses twin martial souls, so he will definitely need to focus heavily on martial soul cultivation. Even if he also cultivates soul tools, he probably won't be able to specialize in them!
Soul tools are not something these barbaric soul masters can research in three years!
After both sides happily finalized the agreement, Jing Hongchen bowed again and prepared to take his leave.
"Wait a moment," Elder Mu called out to Jing Hongchen.
Jing Hongchen said, "Senior, is there anything else you can advise me on?"
Elder Mu smiled calmly and said, "For many years, you are the first outsider to enter the Sea God Pavilion. This place isn't a place where just anyone can come and go as they please."
"Leave a level nine soul tool behind, explain its usage, and consider it your ticket to the Sea God Pavilion."
"Holy crap???"
Jing Hongchen stared at Elder Mu in disbelief.
He never expected Mu En to make such a demand; it was blatant extortion!
Jing Hongchen's gaze darkened slightly; clearly, he didn't want to hand over the level-nine soul tool.
Even the Mingde Hall didn't have many of these strategic soul tools at present,
at least not in the early stages .
However, facing Jing Hongchen's hesitation and silence, Elder Mu smiled without speaking, simply looking at Jing Hongchen calmly.
In an instant, Jing Hongchen was horrified to discover that the walls, floor, and ceiling around him began to emit a faint golden light, as if an invisible hand was gripping his throat.
"Senior, it was you who invited me into the Sea God Pavilion."
Jing Hongchen knew he couldn't leave by force; he could only rely on reason.
However, reason always resides in the hands of the strong.
"I invited you into the Sea God Pavilion, but I didn't invite you into Shrek Academy. Although Shrek Academy isn't some den of dragons and tigers, we still have to consider the safety of our students."
"If you're unwilling to pay the entrance fee, I won't force you. Just sit here with this old man and discuss the Dao. You can return two years later when our students exchange."
Elder Mu smiled faintly, looking at Jing Hongchen.
The meaning was clear:
If you don't want to leave with dignity, I'll detain you for two years, and I'll help you leave with dignity.
Stay here for two years?
Jing Hongchen's expression immediately stiffened. If he stayed here for two years, wouldn't Mingde Hall and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy be in chaos?
Without him in charge, those powerful soul masters under his command wouldn't be easily controlled.
Jing Hongchen hesitated. At this moment, he desperately wanted to activate his soul tool and take a gamble.
However, the terrifying sense of crisis lingered in his mind.
He was also extremely afraid, afraid of a disastrous outcome and death.
Elder Xuan is a level 98 Super Douluo!
Those stronger than him are either level 98 Super Douluos with ultimate martial souls,
or level 98 Super Douluos with twin martial souls.
Even…
Jing Hongchen grew increasingly alarmed.
Could this Mu En be a level 99 Limit Douluo?
Finally, Jing Hongchen yielded.
Taking a deep breath, Jing Hongchen nodded.
"Since that's the case, then this junior will do as senior commands."
"It was indeed my fault for entering Shrek Academy without permission. This junior will leave a soul tool as a gift."
As he spoke, Jing Hongchen raised his hand and touched his chest, and a seemingly thin metal plate appeared in his palm.
This metal plate was round, appearing as thin as paper, radiating a soft golden halo. Most peculiar was its openwork carving.
The openwork patterns were fine and regular, yet full of creativity and imagination.
No soul power fluctuations seeped from it, but it simply existed there, possessing a special texture as solid as a mountain.
A faint golden halo shimmered across its surface, the light not intense, yet extremely eye-catching.
"This soul tool is called 'Red Dust Protection,' a trigger-activated level nine defensive soul tool."
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