Chapter 63: Mirror Crimson Dust

Hearing this, Xu Sanshi was a bit taken aback, his voice stiff: "Yan… Dean Yan, what do you mean by that?"

Yan Shaozhe stood up, withdrew his earlier mockery, and let out a cold snort.

"Xu Sanshi, you still don't get it. To the academy now, you're merely expendable. Your talent is indeed good, but don't forget, this is Slake Academy, the continent's top academy, and what it lacks most is a genius like you.

If the Xuanming Sect still existed, the academy might have given you some face, but now your Xuanming Sect is gone, so where does your dignity come from to shout loudly before me?"

Indeed, Slake Academy claims absolute fairness outwardly, but everyone knows that because your talent is good, the academy tilts more resources toward you.

Xu Sanshi also knew this, but he never imagined that now, without a background, even the best talent is useless.

Hatred toward Slake Academy rose in his heart, yet this colossal institution has stood on the continent for so long that merely mentioning its name evokes a sense of helplessness.

Even now, Xu Sanshi still dares not speak rashly to Yan Shaozhe, and must conceal his hatred within.

"Take care of yourself," Yan Shaozhe said, then left the office, leaving a pallid Xu Sanshi slumped on the floor.

……

Meanwhile, Bosabei, having restored his identity, returned to Slake Academy, went straight to the Sea God Pavilion, found Mu En, and told him he wanted to study the Soul Guide Device.

Of course, studying was merely a plausible pretext.

Mu Lao frowned, and outright refused: "Little Bosabei, why do you suddenly want to study the Soul Guide Device?"

You should know, learning the Soul Guide Device is not easy; its difficulty is comparable to a soul master's cultivation, a huge waste of time. With your talent, if you devoted yourself, you could achieve the title Douluo within twenty years—not a foolish dream.

If you're worried about lacking Soul Guide Devices in the future, there's no need; the academy's Soul Guide Department is lagging, but the funds are there— even if you want a full set of Level 9 Soul Guide Devices, as long as you can buy them, they'll definitely satisfy you.

Mu En's words were full of camaraderie; honestly, although he recognized the importance of Soul Guide Devices, he absolutely refused to let such an outstanding disciple waste time learning them.

If he wasted his talent on this, wouldn't he become a sinner?

Yet Bosabei, though aware that Mu En truly cared for him, had already obtained the Level 5 Soul Guide Master inheritance, so how could he abandon it?

After a moment's thought, he suddenly thought of a plan: "Teacher, would this work? I'll study the Soul Guide Device for three months; if I can reach Level 2, you can allow me to continue studying, okay?"

To study the Soul Guide Device, he must secure Mu En's consent, so he can openly reveal that he can craft Soul Guide Devices.

Otherwise it would be hard to explain later; after all, his current identity is very useful, and unless absolutely necessary, he must not expose it.

"Three months?" Mu En was startled, his heart instantly leapt with joy; reaching Level 2 Soul Guide Master in three months, he thought Bosabei was clearly still asleep.

Even the Sun‑Moon Empire, the most advanced in Soul Guide Devices, has never had a prodigy reach Level 2 Soul Guide Master in three months!

Moreover, those people only progressed from Level 1 to Level 2.

But Bosabei is going from zero to Level 2!

"Fine, since that's the case, I won't say more. Bosabei, as long as you can reach Level 2 Soul Guide Master in three months, I will agree to let you continue studying."

Thus, the two scheming individuals reached an agreement.

Suddenly, Xuanzi's figure appeared at the spot; Mu En and Xuanzi narrowed their eyes and said, "I didn't expect, after all these years, the Sea God Pavilion would have another unfamiliar guest."

Xuan Lao's eyes flashed with a sharp light, about to act.

Mu Lao raised a hand, stopped him, and said, "The visitor is a guest; you invited him in."

Xuan Lao said in surprise, "Enter the Sea God Pavilion?"

Mu Lao smiled calmly, "Yes, enter the Sea God Pavilion."

Xuan Lao, though startled, would not defy Mu Lao's will; in his memory, no outsider had ever entered the Sea God Pavilion.

A flash of light, Xuan Lao vanished from the spot, and the next moment he appeared outside the Sea God Pavilion.

He gazed into the distance, coldly saying, "Since you're here, stop sneaking around and come out."

While speaking, his right hand made a phantom grab in the air; instantly, a crystal‑yellow giant hand materialized, opened, and reached toward a direction, causing countless tiny black spatial fissures to appear in the air there.

"Xuan Lao, that's not exactly hospitality," a pale golden light flared, its halo expanding in an instant, then rippling; the distorted light patterns and Xuan Lao's summoned giant hand canceled each other, and a figure emerged from that direction.

The newcomer was short but extremely plump, wearing a lavish black robe embroidered with gold patterns. His hands were clasped behind his back, smiling warmly at Xuan Lao.

Isn't he the head of Ming De Hall of the Sun‑Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy, also the true authority of that academy?

Bosabei, standing nearby, was briefly stunned, but quickly relaxed.

Huo Yuhao didn't join the competition, so there was no Poison Immortal causing a disturbance.

Yet Ma Xiaotao was affected by the Judgment Sword, and that incident still occurred; Jinghongchen's arrival was not surprising.

"It seems the Soul Guide Device truly can bring a qualitative leap; you're only level 93, yet you can hold your own when facing me," Xuanzi said calmly.

Jinghongchen smiled faintly and said:

"I have always believed that research on Soul Guide Devices is only at its initial stage; the future world will inevitably belong to Soul Guide Devices.

When the day comes that Soul Guide Devices no longer rely on a soul master's soul power for power, the soul master profession will inevitably be phased out. I wonder if Xuan Lao believes that."

Xuanzi ignored it and continued walking deeper into the Sea God Pavilion.

Jinghongchen, too lazy to be a nuisance, silently followed.

Soon the two reached Mu En's front.

Looking at Mu En bathed in golden light, Jinghongchen narrowed his eyes; he could feel that although this man's vitality was weak, the aura belonging to a strong person would not vanish.

He also glanced at Bosabei; the continent has three major mysterious forces: the Sea God Pavilion, Ming De Hall, and the Essence Sect.

To be able to freely enter and exit the Sea God Pavilion at such an age, this kid must not be simple.

"Speak, what exactly is your goal this time?" Mu En asked calmly.

"I, as a junior, hope to retrieve that Judgment Sword. That Judgment Sword is my prized work, and it holds great significance to me," Jinghongchen declared.

Mu En merely chuckled and said, "Your Judgment Sword has caused my academy's disciples a lot of trouble." (End of Chapter)

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