Chapter 227 Yan Shaozhe: His Wolfish Ambitions Are Clearly Revealed.
"A soul?!"
These two words popped into everyone's mind, accompanied by a big question mark, as they had never heard of them before.
Kong Xuan then explained, "A soul spirit is a new form with the function of a soul ring. It can retain the soul and consciousness of a soul beast."
"In this way, it's like having an extra soul beast to help during battle, which is a great help to the soul master."
"At the same time, a Soul Spirit can grant a Soul Master multiple Soul Rings, which can reduce the Soul Master's killing of Soul Beasts. Therefore, the ferocious beasts in the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest are also willing to help promote Soul Spirits."
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Kong Xuan went on and on, but in summary, he said that soul spirits are also beneficial to soul beasts. This trip to the core circle of Star Dou was to demonstrate the great effects of soul power, so there would be absolutely no danger.
Ma Sheng asked, "From what you're saying, if this kind of spirit is promoted, it will gradually replace spirit rings?"
Kong Xuan nodded confidently: "That's right!"
Ma Sheng shook his head: "But I still can't agree."
Kong Xuan's smile froze, and he asked, "Old Ma, why?!"
"As you said, this spirit is good, but there is no precedent for it before. This is the first time."
"What if the fusion fails?"
"Leaving aside the failure of the soul spirit, will those ferocious beasts still believe in you?"
"Regardless of who fails, they will likely suffer a severe blow!"
Ma Sheng pointed to the others around Kong Xuan, his expression resolute.
He acknowledged that Kong Xuan was a genius, but the concept of a soul was still somewhat beyond his comprehension.
Given the lack of successful precedents, he naturally wouldn't risk these geniuses, after all, they were the future of the Sun and Moon.
Kong Xuan's expression remained calm, but he was inwardly feeling restless and frustrated.
"Old Ma, I trust my brother. I'll be the first to fuse with the soul spirit!"
Kong Ling's clear voice echoed in the room. She turned her head and smiled at her brother, then looked firmly at Ma Sheng.
"you..."
Just as Ma Sheng was about to speak, he was interrupted by another voice.
"Old Ma, I also believe in Brother Xuan!"
It was Xu Wei. He raised an eyebrow at Kong Xuan, speaking in a relaxed tone.
Ji Juechen's deep voice followed: "I also believe in Kong Xuan."
All three people who needed to obtain a spirit ring expressed their support for Kong Xuan.
Seeing this, Ma Sheng was somewhat indignant and shouted, "Now is not the time to be loyal; some risks cannot be taken."
Kong Xuan was also aware of Ma Sheng's concerns. If Ma Sheng was not prepared to reveal Gu Yuena's true identity to him, then there was only one way left.
He calmed himself down and said, "Mr. Ma, how about this, please go back to Riyue again and invite my grandfather over."
Upon hearing this, Ma Sheng immediately became visibly angry, feeling that Kong Xuan was trying to use Kong Deming, the head of the Offering Hall, to pressure him.
However, a sentence from Kong Xuan calmed him down.
"Grandpa will accompany us to Xingdou. With Grandpa's Silver Moon Divine Light protecting us, even if a ferocious beast attacks, we can escape unscathed."
Kong Xuan knew that Ma Sheng's biggest worry was that the ferocious beasts would attack, but as for the cost of the failed soul fusion, he could bear it if he hardened his heart.
Seeing Kong Xuan's determined gaze, Ma Sheng knew that even if he didn't return to Riyue, Kong Xuan would probably make the trip back himself.
"Fine!" Ma Sheng sighed. "Then I'll go back."
For safety reasons, he wouldn't let Kong Xuan return to the Sun and Moon alone, so he had to go back by himself.
Ma Sheng looked at Kong Xuan with a somewhat helpless expression: "You little brat, all you do is cause me trouble!"
There wasn't much blame in his tone, and a hint of apology flashed in Kong Xuan's eyes, after all, some things weren't ready to be made public yet.
Kong Xuan then asked, "When does Elder Ma plan to set off?"
Ma Sheng replied, "I'll leave tomorrow!"
Kong Xuan said, "There's no need to be in such a hurry."
Upon hearing this, Ma Sheng became wary again: "What are you going to do now?"
Kong Xuan smiled and said, "Don't be so nervous, Mr. Ma. I just wanted you to ask Teacher Ren and Shrek Academy to let us study in the Inner Academy this semester."
Ma Sheng and Ren Jun exchanged a glance and exclaimed in surprise, "The Inner Courtyard?!"
Kong Xuan nodded: "That's right. With our current strength, we can't learn much more in the outer academy, so we want to go to the inner academy to study."
Ma Sheng didn't speak, but looked at Ren Jun, a teacher from Shrek Academy who undoubtedly knew the Inner Academy best.
Ren Jun frowned and said, "Even if we apply, Dean Yan might not agree."
Kong Xuan said nonchalantly, "Teacher, anything is possible. If Dean Yan doesn't agree, I'll think of other ways."
Ren Jun immediately agreed: "Okay, then I'll go and talk to Dean Yan, but don't get your hopes up too high."
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"What did you say?"
Inside the office of the Dean of the Martial Soul Department at Shrek Academy.
Yan Shaozhe's teacup slammed heavily onto the mahogany table with a loud thud, spilling a little warm tea, but he was completely unaware.
He stared sharply at Ren Jun, who sat calmly opposite him, and said in a slightly cracking voice, "You exchange students from Sun Moon Academy want to apply to study in my Shrek Academy's inner courtyard?!"
Despite Yan Shaozhe's loss of composure, Ren Jun remained calm, nodded, and confirmed, "Yes, Dean Yan."
"You should be aware of Kong Xuan and the others' cultivation and strength. There's nothing left for them to learn in the outer academy."
"We believe that entering the inner academy for study is also a good opportunity to deepen exchanges between the two academies and allow outstanding students to access higher-level teaching."
"Absolutely impossible!"
As soon as Ren Jun finished speaking, Yan Shaozhe almost blurted out, giving a firm rejection!
His face instantly darkened, and his previous surprise was quickly replaced by a strong sense of vigilance and determination.
He walked around the desk and stood in front of Ren Jun, his tone becoming extremely serious, even carrying a hint of unquestionable authority: "Ren Jun, I think you should be very clear about what the Inner Court means to Shrek Academy!"
"That is the true core and foundation of the academy, carrying the secrets and heritage passed down for thousands of years!"
"How could its teaching resources, and even its many closely guarded secrets, be made available to the public?"
Allowing geniuses from the Sun Moon Empire into the inner court? What a joke!
In Yan Shaozhe's view, this was absolutely impossible to agree to.
Yan Shaozhe's voice was cold and hard: "The inner courtyard is absolutely not open to exchange students! There's no need to discuss this further, please leave!"
Although Ren Jun knew this would be the outcome, he still wanted to try again.
He said, "Dean Yan, we allow your exchange students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to enter the Mingde Hall!"
"Mingde Hall is to Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy what the Inner Court is to Shrek Academy. Dean Yan should be aware of this."
"How can that be the same?!" Yan Shaozhe said with a matter-of-fact expression: "The knowledge of our inner academy can be basically mastered by any Soul Master who studies it carefully. Even if they can't cultivate it themselves, they can pass it on to others."
"As for the techniques of the Sun Moon Bright Virtue Hall, even if the soul masters we sent there studied for a year, they wouldn't learn much."
The knowledge in Shrek Academy's inner court is like a language arts class; at worst, you just have to memorize it by rote.
The knowledge taught at Riyue Mingde Hall is like a math class; you don't really know it.
During the holiday, Yan Shaozhe also met with several Shrek Academy students who were sent to Sun Moon for exchanges, but he could only say that he didn't gain much.
The technology of the two sides' soul tools is a hundred years apart. Even if the teacher explains it, there are some things that these students will not understand.
Seeing that Ren Jun was about to speak again, Yan Shaozhe said first, "Ren Jun, this matter ends here. I will not agree to it!"
Seeing Yan Shaozhe's firm attitude, Ren Jun said no more and nodded slightly: "In that case, I'll take my leave!"
After saying that, he turned and left the dean's office.
Watching Ren Jun's departing figure, Yan Shaozhe sat heavily back in his chair, his brows furrowed and his face so gloomy it could drip water.
His fingers tapped the table unconsciously, making a dull sound.
"Want to enter the inner courtyard... Hmph, your wolfish ambitions are blatantly obvious!"
He muttered to himself, a cold glint in his eyes: "It seems we must be even more vigilant against these geniuses from the past few months. The defenses and security of the inner courtyard need to be raised to another level..."
(End of chapter)