Chapter 190: Awarding and Return

After that, the procedure was simple.

Xuanzi approached the Royal Sun Moon Soul Master Academy people, letting Meng Hongchen detoxify He Caitou.

Wang Yan accepted Xu Jiawei's summons, went to the Star Net Royal Palace's treasure vault, and selected three soul bones.

Besides those three soul bones, Xu Jiawei also fulfilled his promise, sending them the earlier Ice Jade Scorpion left arm bone.

At the finals, Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong's outstanding performance made him even more convinced that the future of this era would belong to them both; if he could make them feel some goodwill toward the Star Net Empire, giving them a soul bone only Huo Yutong could absorb would be nothing in his view.

After a brief rest, the Shilake Academy members quickly embarked on their return journey.

Unlike the tension and anxiety of their arrival, their mood now turned entirely to relaxation and joy.

They are champions; no matter how difficult the process, this fact is the most important.

At the academy gate, six people were standing here waiting.

They were Yan Shaozhe, Cai Meier, Gong Changlong, Qian Duoduo, Xian Lin'er, and Fan Yu.

The four current deans, the top three of the Soul Master Department, and the former Martial Soul Department Dean—these six people greeting them is already the highest reception standard of Shilake Academy.

Seeing several figures emerging from the horizon, they couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

Before things came to this point, none of them had imagined that these reserve team kids could actually bring back the championship.

This was unprecedented in the academy's history; they deserved such treatment.

Soon, those several figures quickly approached—it was Xuanzi bringing back the competition personnel.

Worried that Du Bu Si would come looking for trouble, after receiving the championship rewards he should have, he immediately brought several people rushing back from Star Net City.

However, unlike when they went, this time he didn't use such exaggerated speed, because if he had, the kids would have vomited; at least this time he needed to give the kids some dignity.

Seeing the competition personnel land, Xian Lin'er stepped forward to greet them, saying:

"Children, welcome back, thank you, you did your best."

Saying this, she somewhat excitedly hugged Huo Yutong at the front of the team.

She had read the report Wang Yan sent back; this student of hers had, in the competition, played a role of turning the tide, making her, as a teacher, feel genuine pride.

Huo Yutong's face blushed slightly, she somewhat embarrassedly returned the hug, her eyes very warm.

After doing all that, Xian Lin'er led everyone into the academy, where a small boat was already waiting by Haishen Lake.

Seeing everyone's somewhat surprised expression, Xian Lin'er smiled slightly and said:

"You have contributed so much to the academy, participating in the Continental Elite Soul Master Academy Tournament with a depleted lineup and ultimately winning the championship; this achievement will forever be recorded in Shilake Academy's history. After a decision by the Haishen Pavilion meeting, your rewards will be distributed at the Haishen Pavilion on Haishen Island."

Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong, who originally lived in the Haishen Pavilion, were fine with this, but everyone else, upon hearing her words, couldn't help but be greatly shocked.

As elites of the academy, they had basically heard of the Haishen Pavilion; it is the core of the core, normally only Senior Elders and a few deans can enter, students have no qualification to enter without special circumstances.

It was truly beyond everyone's expectation that this award ceremony would be held inside the Haishen Pavilion. After taking the small boat to Haishen Island, they quickly arrived before the Haishen Pavilion.

Yan Shaozhe stepped forward respectfully and said, "Teacher, they have returned."

Upon hearing his words, everyone subconsciously glanced at each other, all seeing that shock in the other's eyes.

Yan Shaozhe is already a Super Douluo-level powerhouse, and furthermore the former Martial Soul Department Dean; how strong must the one who could be his teacher be? Only Tang Wulin, Huo Yutong, and Bei Bei showed no change in expression; they were all very familiar with Yan Shaozhe's teacher.

"Come in, all of you."

A kind yet majestic voice sounded; under Mu En's influence, the entire Haishen Pavilion turned golden, radiating dazzling light, bathing them in rich light element.

Everyone instantly felt warm and relaxed, as if their internal fatigue had completely vanished at that moment; meanwhile, their soul power began to increase upward under the influence of this light element.

Among them, Tang Wulin, Bei Bei, and Wang Dong obviously benefited the most.

Tang Wulin and Bei Bei both emitted a faint dragon roar, obviously resonating with Mu En's Holy Light Dragon aura; Wang Dong began rapidly absorbing the light element permeating the air, and his cultivation began to surge.

The competition team members were all immersed in the cleansing of the light element, while several deans did not disturb them, standing guard silently at the side.

Soon tens of minutes passed; everyone gradually woke up, happily looking at each other, all having gained great benefit from this light element cleansing.

Seeing everyone around him awake, Bei Bei whispered:

"Let's go, we'll go in first."

His eyes at this moment were somewhat complex.

He had also once lived in the Haishen Pavilion, but later, due to the Tang Ya incident, he had a big argument with Mu En and moved out.

Although his and Mu En's anger had long subsided, he had never chosen to return, and Mu En never urged him.

He never expected to return here in this manner at the end.

A group walked into the Sea God Pavilion and soon arrived in the main hall.

Here, Senior Elders sat along the edge of the long table, smiling as they looked at them.

Cai Meier stepped forward and said:

"Children, welcome back. Whether or not you have heard of it, I will explain it to you once again: the Sea God Pavilion is the Academy's highest decision-making body; the meetings held here determine the Academy's future direction. Apart from us four deans, everyone here is a Senior Elder of the Academy, each having made tremendous contributions to the Academy."

"This time, representing the Academy with an incomplete lineup, you won the championship of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament. We have heard about the whole process. Today we have brought you here to announce the Academy's goodwill and your rewards, hoping you will continue to strive and not become arrogant because of your current achievements."

"Now I will announce the rewards: Dai Yaoheng, Ling Luochen."

"Present."

Upon hearing Cai Meier call their names, the two stepped forward quickly.

Cai Meier said: "As members of the main team, you failed to complete the Shi Lai Ke Surveillance Team's mission satisfactorily, causing teammates to get injured; the reserve team had to step in for you, so you receive a demerit. However, considering your brave performance in the tournament, we also give you a merit, offsetting the demerit. I hope you remember this lesson: remember that life is the most important, and next time, even against a weak opponent, you must give your all."

(End of chapter)