Chapter 83 Adding Fuel to the Fire for Xuan Zi_1

"If I could see a major breakthrough in the soul guidance department of Shrek Academy before I completely vanish, even in death, I would rest in peace."

Mu En had changed from before. He now held great expectations for soul tools.

Shrek Academy was not lacking in powerful Soul Masters. If they could also equip these powerful Soul Masters with powerful soul tools, then Shrek's strength would undoubtedly reach new heights.

Not to mention, if each of the Titled Douluos of Shrek Academy had a few level 9 soul tools, wouldn't their combat power soar?

Moreover, the path ahead was already destined to be inseparable from soul tools.

"Teacher, I still don't understand why you have suddenly changed your attitude towards soul tools so drastically."

Yan Shaozhe asked in silence, puzzled.

You have to know, from his childhood to adulthood, he was taught that the combat power of a Soul Master who mastered the Soul Martial Path far surpassed that of a Soul Master."

Even Mu En used to share this attitude.

After growing up, this idea had become deeply ingrained.

Even if he wanted to change, it would not be something that could be achieved overnight.

Not just him, ninety-nine percent of Soul Masters at Shrek thought the same way.

As for the remaining one percent of Soul Masters, they were from the Soul Guidance Department.

Mu En spoke with deep feeling, "I once thought the same as you, but during this time, I've had a change of heart. If each Soul Master compensates for their own weaknesses with suitable soul tools, soul tools may never have been as weak as we thought. At the same time, I also hope that you all do not hold any prejudice against soul tools. Whether it is Soul Rings, soul bones, or soul tools, they are all just tools in our hands as Soul Masters. Their existence won't replace the orthodox Soul Master; it will only make us stronger and go further."

After listening to Mu En's words, Yan Shaozhe nodded firmly, "Teacher, I understand what you're saying, and I will try to accept it. It's just that I need some time."

"Good."

Mu En's voice sounded relieved, then he asked, "So, what are your thoughts on the candidates for the exchange students from Shrek?"

"The ten people for the exchange..." Yan Shaozhe replied without hesitation, "I think there isn't much to choose from, right? Since we are sending people to learn about soul tools, we just need to dispatch the Soul Masters from our academy's Soul Guidance Department, right?"

Mu En said, "That's true. But remember to include Fan Yu, and, I heard he has a disciple called He Caitou? Although his current level is not high, he's exceptionally talented and ought to go out and see the world, to learn from the Imperial Sun Moon Soul Academy, which will be of great help to his future path as a Soul Master."

Yan Shaozhe nodded, "Teacher, rest assured, I will see to it that your instructions are carried out."

"I trust you with this task. By the way, have there been any news of Xuan Zi recently?"

Upon hearing Mu En suddenly mention Xuan Zi, Yan Shaozhe furrowed his brows and shook his head gravely, "There's still no news of Elder Xuan. You know about his cultivation level, and he's very familiar with Shrek's way of doing things. If he intends to hide, we simply cannot find him."

After a moment of silence, Mu En said, "I don't know why, but lately, I've been feeling restless from time to time, as if something big is going to happen. No matter, maybe I'm just overthinking it. Any news about Xiao Tao recently?"

Xuan Zi and Ma Xiaotao were undoubtedly two major concerns for Mu En, yet there had been no resolution, prompting his inquiries.

"Teacher, I've already deployed people to investigate Xiao Tao's whereabouts everywhere, but so far, there's been no news. You know how vast Soul Land is. Trying to find one person is like searching for a needle in the ocean, it can't be done overnight. Damn evil Soul Masters, I, Yan Shaozhe, swear to be irreconcilable with evil Soul Masters in this lifetime!"

After finishing, Yan Shaozhe heaved a deep sigh.

Ma Xiaotao, whom he had raised himself, was deeply cherished, and her current disappearance had left him very anxious and frustrated.

He had already utilized all the resources at his disposal to search for her, yet she remained missing.

"Xiao Tao is a child with extraordinary talent. The evil Soul Masters who kidnapped her will not harm her, so you don't need to worry about her safety. Keep searching, we will find her eventually."

"Teacher, I understand. You rest well, I will go back and arrange the matters regarding the exchange students."

"Go ahead."

After Yan Shaozhe left, Mu En also sighed deeply.

It seems Shrek is about to enter a troublesome autumn.

I hope my plans can help Shrek overcome this difficulty.

...

Elsewhere.

In the skies above a village in the Dou Spirit Empire.

Xuan Zi stood suspended in the air.

At that moment, he had transformed into a terrifying figure with the head of a sheep and the body of a man, an eye growing below his navel, standing dozens of meters tall.

It was him, manifesting his Martial Soul, transforming into the Gluttonous Sacred Bull.

Below him, nearly a hundred villagers gathered together, their expressions filled with fear.

"Soul Master, the evil Soul Master you're looking for really isn't here. He has already fled. Please, don't make things difficult for us."

With a cane in hand, an old man, the village head, stood trembling, looking up at Xuan Zi and pleading.

"Nonsense!"

Xuan Zi bellowed angrily, "Do you think I am easy to deceive? Each of you has an evil aura, and though this does not prove that you are all evil Soul Masters, it does indicate that evil Soul Masters are among you, attempting to slip past unnoticed."