Chapter 191

When they heard the first half of Cai Meier's words, Dai Yaoheng and Ling Luochen were instantly stunned; only after hearing the second half did they recover, and they hurriedly performed a bow to Cai Meier.

The disciple has memorized it.

Cai Meier nodded with satisfaction.

You all have worked hard this time; return and rest. Everything seen in the Haishen Hall must be kept secret. Yaoheng, your surveillance task has already reached a sufficient amount, and you may begin preparing for the inner courtyard graduation assessment.

Yes.

Dai Yaoheng and Ling Luochen respectfully bowed again and then left the Haishen Hall.

Only after stepping out of the small building did they both let out huge sighs of relief. Although none of the Senior Elders present spoke, they still felt immense pressure in front of the long table. They were well aware that all the Senior Elders present were Honored Douluo‑ranked strongmen, most of whom were even Super Douluo, which truly gave them a great sense of oppression.

Although they did not receive any significant reward, they were not truly punished either; at least this competition mission can be considered successfully concluded.

Especially Dai Yaoheng, whom Cai Meier told he could prepare for the graduation assessment, which means he is about to graduate from the Shilake Academy inner courtyard and can return to his country.

After more than ten years of arduous cultivation, he can finally embark on a new journey; his mood at this moment is both nervous and excited.

At this moment, the only ones left in the Haishen Hall were the entire reserve team and Wang Yan, eight people in total.

Cai Meier turned and gave them a slight smile.

Don't be afraid; the Academy's handling of them is merely a reminder and will not truly affect them. Naturally, there are generous rewards for you. Wang Yan, as the team‑leading teacher, you should start first.

She said to Wang Yan:

In this case, with five main team members absent and only two able to compete, you still managed to lead the reserve team members to victory. While the children's excellence is undeniable, your contribution is also part of it; we have observed your abilities. From now on, you may be promoted to a Shilake Special‑Grade teacher and teach in the inner courtyard.

Wang Yan hurriedly replied:

Dean, I do not want a reward. My role in achieving the final championship was minimal; it is entirely the children's hard work. They gave their all. If the Academy truly wishes to reward, please give them a substantial award.

Cai Meier's handling of Dai Yaoheng and Ling Luochen genuinely startled him; he truly feared the Academy might treat the reserve team children the same way, hurting their hearts.

Cai Meier couldn't help but smile.

They naturally have their own rewards; yours is yours. What I just announced is not your reward, merely your regular promotion. Your true reward is that the Haishen Hall Library will be open to you for a year; during that year you may borrow freely, but you may only read and research within the library.

Really?!

Upon hearing this reward, Wang Yan, in front of all the Senior Elders, could not contain himself; he leapt up excitedly, his flushed face turning bright red.

The Haishen Hall Library houses countless rare, out‑of‑print classics and materials; in Wang Yan's eyes, this is the Academy's most precious treasure. Not only him, even the Senior Elders of Haishen Hall must undergo cumbersome procedures to enter and read.

A year's reading and research privilege—this reward's significance for Wang Yan, a researcher, can almost be said to surpass everything.

Seeing his excitement, Cai Meier smiled gently. "Teacher Wang, this is the reward you deserve. Your contributions to the Academy, your dedication and effort in research, we have all witnessed. We hope that in the coming year you can learn whatever you wish within the Haishen Hall Library."

Yes! Thank you, Dean! Thank you, Senior Elders!

Wang Yan was now so excited he could barely speak; this reward is precisely fitting for a researcher like him.

The Senior Elders of Haishen Hall couldn't help but smile. In the Shilake Academy, not only is martial strength valued, but theory is equally important. Among today's Senior Elders of Haishen Hall is a Seven‑Ring theorist, who also oversees the Haishen Hall Library.

After announcing Wang Yan's reward, Cai Meier turned her gaze to the seven members of the reserve team.

Now it's your turn.

Children, I can only describe your performance as stunning and awe‑inspiring. Throughout Shilake Academy's history, countless champions of the continent‑wide Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul‑Fighting Competition have been crowned, yet I can say this year's championship is among the most meaningful and worthy of being recorded in history. Shilake will forever remember your contributions; you are the Academy's true heroes. To honor you, after deliberation we have decided on your rewards, which come in two parts.

First, I heard you obtained four soul bones in Star Net City; those four naturally belong to you. Additionally, the Academy will prepare three more soul bones according to your martial soul traits, so that each of you has one.

Second, you will be honored with the title of Shilake Seven Monsters for life.

After hearing this, several of them looked a bit stunned, especially Bei Bei, Mu En's great‑grandson, who knows the Academy's history intimately.

In the Academy's history, no one has ever received such an honor; the previous cohort who held the lifelong Shilake Seven Monsters title dates back to the generation of Tang San ten thousand years ago.

Moreover, there are a full seven soul bones; note that gathering seven soul bones onto one person can even yield an extra one.

He hurriedly, with those behind him, bowed to Cai Meier and said, "Thank you, Dean."

Cai Meier smiled and nodded, then respectfully asked the person at the head of the long table, "Senior Mu, do you have anything else to say?"

Only then did everyone notice that at the other end of the long table, someone was half‑reclining there, but due to the angle they could not discern the person's appearance.

However, this applied only to the other four; Tang Wulin and the other two were intimately familiar with the elder's appearance.

Senior Mu's hoarse voice rang out.

Children, I have heard of all you have done; you performed excellently. The Academy's reward is both a prize and an encouragement; I hope you will avoid arrogance and impatience and continue to strive.

Bei Bei, Xu San Shi, and He Caitou, the three of you have already reached the Soul Ancestor realm; you are specially approved to sit the exam for inner courtyard entry at the end of this academic year. However, the exam's difficulty will not be reduced; be prepared.

Tang Wulin, Huo Yutong, Zhou Sichen, and Wang Dong, the four of you are cultivating on Haishen Dao; you may leave only when I grant permission.

Bei Bei and Xu San Shi, guided by Shaozhe, and Duo Duo, Lin Er, you must also pay extra attention to He Caitou; if they fail the inner courtyard assessment, you teachers will also be punished.

That's all; dismiss the meeting.

(End of Chapter)