The guest elder said respectfully, "Yes, Your Majesty, although Shrek Academy suffered heavy losses, with its reputation as the number one academy on the Continent, it won't take long for it to return to its peak if it can develop steadily!"
"Furthermore, there is a result from the investigation you ordered!"
Dai Tianling's eyes blazed with intense fury, "Oh? Let's hear it!"
The docks of Xingluo Land had turned into a purgatory overnight, and that too during the Continental Exchange Competition—how could that not capture his attention!
Therefore, as soon as he received the news, he had his subordinates investigate immediately!
The guest elder's eyes flickered for a moment, "Your Majesty, the Soul Masters who perished at the docks died in an exceptionally tragic manner. We can be one hundred percent certain that it was the work of evil Soul Masters! And... the remnants of the evil aura are very strong, I'm afraid there are many of them!"
Dai Tianling propped up his chin, pondering, "So you're saying... these evil Soul Masters may very well have infiltrated from Douluo Land?"
As far as he knew, the evil Soul Masters of Xingluo Land had not joined forces; they were mostly scattered across the various regions, making it difficult for such a large group to come together!
The only possibility, then, was that these evil Soul Masters all came from the Holy Spirit Cult in Douluo Land!
The guest elder pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and said, "Your Majesty, given what has happened, I suggest we strengthen the defenses for the exchange activities in Xingluo Land. If the evil Soul Masters plan to launch an attack during the exchange competition, it will be easier to deal with!"
Dai Tianling glanced at him, "Hmm, then leave this matter to you, and ensure that the exchange competition is absolutely safe!"
After all, the students who came to participate in the exchange activities were very important to all powers. If any casualties occurred because of this, he—the emperor of the Xingluo Empire—would have a hard time appeasing the anger of the major powers!
The guest elder bowed slightly, "Yes, Your Majesty! Then I shall take my leave first!"
It was only then that Dai Tianling, with considerable resignation, looked towards a certain place, "There's no one else here, come out now!"
It was unclear how much time had passed when Tang Wulin, head spinning, finally woke from his deep sleep...
Mu Chen looked on with full concern, "Wulin, you're awake? How are you feeling?"
Tang Wulin rubbed his head and asked, "Teacher, how long have I been unconscious?"
He only remembered that after saying his last sentence, his vision went dark, and he lost consciousness...
Before Mu Chen could speak, Zhen Hua smacked his lips and said, "About half an hour, but Little Wulin, your physique is quite abnormal. To have exhausted all your Soul Power and spiritual power and yet recover in just half an hour is astonishing!"
He had thought that this sleep would last at least a few days!
Tang Wulin gave a weak smile, "President, you flatter me. Even though I've woken up, I can't exert any strength in my muscles at all!"
Forget walking, he probably couldn't even stand up!
If only he had known, he wouldn't have used the bloodline powers within him!
Zhen Hua glanced at the two female staffers and indicated, "You two, bring over a wheelchair!"
They bowed slightly, "Yes, President!"
Soon after, they quickly brought over a fully automated wheelchair and placed Tang Wulin upon it...
Sitting on it, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "I never expected the Blacksmith Association to have something like this!"
Zhen Hua patted his chest, "Of course, this was personally forged by me during a moment of boredom! I didn't expect it to come in handy today. I'll give it to you as a gift!"
Tang Wulin smiled awkwardly, "Thank you, President!"
A gift of a wheelchair?
No matter how one heard it, it did not sound auspicious!
Just then, the acting presidents also noticed Tang Wulin's awakening and immediately came over to surround him...
One of the men covered his mouth and coughed, "Boy, we misjudged you before, we didn't expect you to actually break through to a level 6 blacksmith!"
Another elder nodded slightly, "Hmm, just based on the forged item just now, we are ashamed!"
"I think, if it weren't for your young age, your forging level would be enough to serve as a vice president of a branch!"
"That's right, just put in a little more effort, and you will surely become the next Divine Craftsman!"
Tang Wulin just nodded slightly, without saying much...
Next to him, Mu Chen seemed to have noticed something, and puzzled, he asked, "Wulin, why have you been absent-minded, what are you thinking about?"
Tang Wulin paused before explaining, "Teacher, my companions are still waiting outside, since the forging is finished, I'd like to go out early."
Zhen Hua suddenly interrupted, "Not so fast, wait until I put this on you first!"
Finishing his sentence, he took a badge that radiated a silver glow from his soul tool!
Without saying more, it was naturally the Forging Master Badge for a level 6 blacksmith!
After attaching it to Tang Wulin's clothes, he praised, "Good, so from now on, you are truly a level 6 blacksmith!"
After coming back to his senses, Yun Ming took a deep breath, full of apology towards Xu Sheng, "I'm sorry, Elder Xu, I should not have taken out my anger on you just now..."
The latter's attitude towards Shrek Academy had become quite clear over this period of time...
Not bringing up the assault on the inner court students by the Evil Soul Masters' Association, there must be some hidden conspiracy!
Xu Sheng nodded slightly, "Pavilion Master, the Holy Spirit Cult did this to make the people of the Sea God's Pavilion lose their sanity, you should be well aware!"
Yun Ming's gaze drifted out of the window towards the distance, sighing, "Yes, if I, as Pavilion Master, fall prematurely, Shrek Academy won't be far from destruction!"
Whether for the academy or the children, he must overcome the shock brought about by the sacrifice of the inner court students!
Otherwise, not to mention taking revenge for the children, even Shrek Academy itself will be slowly eroded away...
Seeing this, Xu Sheng had no intention of continuing the conversation, "Since you've calmed down, Pavilion Master, I'll take my leave first!"
However, Yun Ming hastily called out, "Wait, Elder Xu, you should know the exact location of the Holy Spirit Cult, right?"
The dark pupils of Xu Sheng glanced at Yun Ming, his face showing a hint of complexity...
Then, he turned and left Sea God's Pavilion...
Watching his departing figure, Yun Ming's expression turned somewhat grim, thinking to himself, "Elder Xu seems to know the exact location of the Holy Spirit Cult but doesn't intend to tell me?"
If that's the case, he, as Pavilion Master, would have to personally investigate!
Without clarifying the exact location of the Holy Spirit Cult, Shrek Academy will always be at a disadvantage!
...
Meanwhile, on the other side, having soul power rank as a Soul Ancestor
After receiving affirmation, Bi Bidong urged, "Then we should not delay; you all should take action, shouldn't you?"
Yueguan and Gui Mei, hearing this, naturally understood that the former intended to send the two of them away, but they didn't think much of it!
They said in unison, bowing with fists, "Yes, Your Holiness the Pope!!"
With that said, they turned and left the great hall...