Douluo Dalu 2: Unrivaled Tang Sect

Chapter 53.3. Irrefutable Benefits?

Yan Shaozhes attitude changed as he faced Fan Yu. He said indifferently, Fan Yu, you should already know that Huo Yuhao has an Ultimate element. Do you think your Soul Tool Department can nurture an Ultimate element better than our Martial Soul Department? Do you know what an Ultimate soul master means to our academy? During the past ten thousand years, our Shrek Academy has become the continents number one academy by taking one step at a time. Other than the extreme leap we experienced under the leadership of Ancestor Tang San and the original Shreks Seven Monsters, our academy has had three glorious batches. Those three batches were all created through the leadership of an Ultimate Douluo. This was how we solidified our status. Thus, Huo Yuhaos Ultimate element has great significance to us. Under ordinary circumstances, I wouldnt have used a method like this to request that he return to the Martial Soul Department. However, this matter is no longer negotiable. Id rather not be so thick-skinned but we have to make him stay in the Martial Soul Department for the sake of the academys glory.

Fan Yu tightly furrowed his brows. He didnt think that Yan Shaozhe would be this stubborn and troublesome.

Yan Shaozhe, shouldnt you ask me first before stealing one of my students? A clear and melodious voice rang out as another person walked into the room, making Wang Yans office much more congested.

The rage on Qian Duoduos face immediately dissipated the moment he saw this person. Liner, Im glad you finally came. Otherwise, Id die from anger due to this old bastard.

The newcomer was a woman, about 1.7m tall. She looked like she was in her early fifties. Her skin was white, her black hair was neatly bundled up, and her gilded clothes made her look extremely experienced. Though she was aged, one could still tell that she was definitely an absolute beauty in her youth.

Fan Yu bent down to Huo Yuhaos ear and whispered, This is our Dean, Xian Liner.

Huo Yuhao had calmed down much more with Fan Yu by his side. He knew that remaining silent at this moment was for the best. When the gods were fighting, it was better for a lowly student like him to stay out of the way.

Yan Shaozhe furrowed his brows upon seeing Xian Liner, Liner, youre

Xian Liner said icily, When we were young, you never kept your word. Now that were over eighty years old, youre still the same. Youre bullying my men to their breaking point. Didnt you say that you were very good at fighting? Come on, Ill duel you right now. Lets go to the Soul Duelling Arena.

Yan Shaozhe, who previously had a clear advantage over Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu, had an embarrassed look on his face now. Liner, he said, why are you doing this? I truly regret what Ive done regarding this matter. However, you should understand what an Ultimate soul master means for the future of our academy. This isnt something that a simple bet can change. Ive already talked it over with the teachers from the inner courtyard; Huo Yuhao must stay in my Martial Soul Department.

Xian Liner said icily, And what are you relying on in order to pull this off? Is it just because your Martial Soul Department is the top-ranked one in the continent? Does that mean that our Soul Tool Department has to give you our core disciples? How do you know that this child wont become someone outstanding by staying in our Soul Tool Department? I admit that what youve said isnt wrong; if your Martial Soul Department nurtures him well, its very likely that hell become your departments future pillar, and in turn will allow you to maintain your position as the number one martial soul department on the continent. However, you havent thought about what happens if our Soul Tool Department manages to nurture him well, he might be able to bring our Soul Tool Department to the number one spot in the entire continent, allowing us to be free from the suppression of the Sun Moon Empire? Ive explicitly stated that you wont be able to snatch any student from my department. You dont need to force this child either; he belongs to my Soul Tool Department. You were talking about a hundred thousand year soul beast? When the time comes, Ill help him hunt one. If worst comes to worst, Ill just hand my life over to the Great Star Dou Forest. Then, Ill have been forced to death by you.

Qian Duoduos expression became somewhat strange. He was slightly embarrassed and yet not. However, the anger on his face had completely vanished.

This time around, Yan Shaozhes face alternated betweens shades green and white. He had a myriad of forms of sophistry, yet he couldnt use any of them in front of Xian Liner. He had a guilty conscience regarding her, due to certain things hed done during his youth. However, an Ultimate twin-souled soul master was something that might not even occur once in a millennium for the Martial Soul Department. Thus, as the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, he couldnt simply give up because of his personal feelings.

Yan Shaozhe took a deep breath. Liner, heres how I see it. This matter has already reached the point where we cant settle it through a simple conversation. Why dont we decide it with a meeting in the Sea Gods Pavilion? What do you think?

Xian Liner didnt hesitate to reply, Fine. A meeting at the Sea Gods Pavilion it is. Im just afraid that you wont show up. No matter what way you word it, our sides more logical. Come, well go and gather the elders from the Hall of Consecration and start the meeting. I want to see how why you think you can steal my student.

Yan Shaozhe furrowed his brows tightly, then turned to Huo Yuhao and revealed a warm smile. Huo Yuhao, this matter is also related to your own interests. You should consider it carefully. As for us, well have to discuss the matter first. With that, he turned around and left.

Xian Liners expression turned grave as she turned to face Huo Yuhao. Child, ignore him. You dont need to pay this matter too much attention. Continue to cultivate diligently; the academy will make everything clear soon. With that, she left as well. Qian Duoduo hurriedly chased after her, leaving Fan Yu and Wang Yan in the office.

Wang Yan was somewhat speechless. It seems that this matters gotten noisy. Aih

Fan Yu patted Huo Yuhao on the shoulder. Yuhao, head back and rest first. Dean Xians right; you dont need to worry too much about this matter, nor should you feel any mental burdens over it. No matter what the Academy decides, in the end, it wont be a bad thing for you. Work hard and continue cultivating. Increasing your cultivation is the most important thing for you right now.

Once the Deans had left, the pressure that Huo Yuhao felt in his heart lessened by a large amount. He hurriedly nodded and replied, Yes, teacher. The smartest thing hed done throughout the situation was to not show where he stood on the matter. Though his heart was naturally inclined towards the Soul Tool Department, it would be a lie if he said that Wang Yan and Dean Yan Shaozhes words hadnt moved him.

The thing that had moved him most hadnt been Yan Shaozhes promises, as he already had two extremely powerful and intelligent soul rings. He wasnt worried about his chances of obtaining powerful soul rings and soul bones in the future either. What Wang Yan had said about the Martial Soul Department being best qualified to teach a student with an Ultimate martial soul, however, had moved him. Furthermore, Yan Shaozhe had apologised to him with his status as a Dean, and had even promised to allow Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao to directly enter the inner courtyard. Even if he didnt think about himself, it wasnt as if he could simply not care for his companions. For him to make such a decision right now was simply too difficult for him. As such, hed simply decided to remain silent and allow the academy to make the decision for him. Hed already thought it through; no matter what the academys final decision was, hed fully comply with it. In the deepest recesses of his heart however, he didnt truly wish to give up on either side, nor was he able to.

When left the faculty building, he saw Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao waiting for him. They immediately rushed over to him the instant they saw him.

Wang Dong spoke in a low voice, Whats the situation? What did Teacher Wang call you over for?

Huo Yuhao didnt conceal anything in front of them. He recounted the events that had occurred in Teacher Wang Yans office. Both Wang Dong and Xiao Xiaos eyes went wide when they heard that the three Deans had fought over him.

Wang Dong was astonished as he said, Truly capable! Youve become so popular so quickly. Dean Yan seems really sincere, too! However, the Soul Tool Departments treated you well. What do you think?

Huo Yuhao smiled bitterly. Whats there to think about? Theres nothing I can change; Im merely a student. Do you really think that I get to decide anything? Ill just comply with the academys arrangements. Dean Yan, Dean Xian, and Dean Qian have all left to have a meeting. I reckon that theyll have a result shortly. However Id prefer to not give up on either side.

Xiao Xiao was somewhat worried. Wouldnt you not get anything good from both parties then? Yuhao, you dont have to worry about us. Im confident that Ill be able to enter the inner courtyard with my own hard work. Its fine if you make your own choice.

Huo Yuhao was greatly moved when he heard her words. He looked at her small, pretty face and sincerely said, Thanks, Xiao Xiao.

Wang Dongs expression tensed up, but then quickly relaxed. Lets head back first. Youre right, itd be best for the academy to make the decision.

Huo Yuhao suddenly asked, Right, Xiao Xiao. Howd you do in your test?

Xiao Xiao giggled. 110 marks. Im a control-type soul master, and I also chose a thousand year soul beast. Even though the soul beast and I fought for quite a while, it couldnt do anything to me until my soul power had been fully drained. The judges gave me a high score when they saw this.

Wang Dong said, Right, that Dai Huabin lost to us again. When will we settle our bet?

Wang Dong truly wasnt in the mood to deal with Dai Huabin. Furthermore, he felt somewhat regretful. If it hadnt been for their bet, he wouldnt have had to reveal his abilities during their advancement test. If not for that, he naturally wouldnt have to deal with the predicament he was currently in.

Well ignore him for now, Huo Yuhao replied, lets just head back to our dorm rooms and wait for the academys decision. Itd be best to simply be a bit more obedient for the time being.

Wang Dong nodded. Thats that then. Lets head back and cultivate.

Its rare for you to be this diligent! Huo Yuhao replied jokingly.

Wang Dong snorted. How could I not feel endangered now that youve become so popular? Speaking of which, that Ultimate martial soul of yours is really magical. Even a thousand year soul beast was scared to the point that it tried to flee from it.

Huo Yuhao replied, I was simply relying on my elemental advantage. If it were a true 1v1, you and Dai Huabin are much stronger than I am. Im definitely not a match for you guys. Right, Xiao Xiao, what soul rank are you at now?

Xiao Xiao said, Im at Rank 28 now! I reckon that Ill be able to reach Rank 30 by the end of the year. When shed first entered the academy, her soul rank had been at around Wang Dongs level. However, she didnt have the Haodong Power that Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao had. As such, the difference in their cultivation speed was apparent now.

Lets head back, Huo Yuhao said the most important thing we have to do right now is to work hard and increase our strength. Well be considered to have established ourselves in the academy once we become disciples of the inner courtyard.

Sea Gods Island.

Sea Gods Island had several buildings on it, but one among them was unquestionably the tallest and grandest. This building was the Sea Gods Pavilion, situated in the heart of the island.

Sea Gods Pavilion was six floors tall, and every floor was more than ten meters high, which resulted in an extremely grand structure. In turn, the mist that pervaded the island year-round made it so that Shrek Academys outer courtyard was unable to see it clearly.

Sea Gods Pavilion was the most important place within Shrek Academy, as the Hall of Consecration was located within it. The secret library that Yan Shaozhe had spoken to Wang Yan about was also located here. There were also a few secrets not known to anyone located here as well. Thus, there was no lack of extremely valuable treasures here.