blogombal Chapter 69 Supplementing Reserve Personnel
Chapter 69 Supplementing Reserve Personnel
Chapter 69 Supplementing Reserve Personnel
The three phantoms of the fire phoenixes let out a clear, long cry, then their light faded and they slowly disappeared into Ma Xiaotao's body.
As the phantom returned, her tightly furrowed brows relaxed, and the abnormal flush and paleness on her face were gradually replaced by a healthy rosy glow.
Her long eyelashes trembled, and Ma Xiaotao slowly opened her eyes. There was still some confusion in her eyes as she woke up, but it quickly cleared.
Under the combined effects of the immense medicinal power of the 100,000-year-old scorching glue and the two types of Phoenix True Fire, her martial soul, ironically, underwent another evolution.
Seeing Ma Xiaotao open her eyes, her breathing steady, and her gaze clear, Yan Shaozhe and Lin Feng both breathed a sigh of relief.
Mu En, who had been standing guard by her side, raised her hand, a wisp of soft golden light emanating from her fingertips, and gently brushed across Ma Xiaotao's wrist. After a moment, she nodded slightly and announced in a calm voice, "The evil poison has been cleared, the source is stable, and there is no problem."
"Phew—" Xuanzi, standing beside him, finally let out a long breath. His tense shoulders slumped, and his face showed undisguised fear and guilt. He rubbed his greasy hair, his voice muffled, "This time—it's truly a stroke of luck. If anything had happened to Xiaotao, I would truly be—the eternal sinner of Shrek Academy."
"Xuanzi, things have come to this point, further blame is pointless. Since Xiaotao is unharmed, that's the best outcome." Mu En glanced at him, his tone still calm, yet carrying a calming power.
He turned to Yan Shaozhe and instructed, "Shaozhe, arrange for someone to take good care of Xiaotao and let her rest and recover. Also, prepare for an emergency meeting of the Sea God Pavilion this afternoon."
"Yes, teacher." Yan Shaozhe immediately responded, walked to the bedside, and looked at his beloved disciple, who was weak but whose eyes had regained their clarity. Finally, a look of relief appeared on his face.
"Lin Feng," Mu En said, turning his gaze to Lin Feng who was standing quietly to the side, "you should also attend the meeting this afternoon."
"Yes, Elder Mu." Lin Feng nodded in agreement.
He immediately stepped back two steps, giving Yan Shaozhe the main position on the bedside.
Seeing that Ma Xiaotao was weak but clearly out of danger and breathing steadily, he finally felt relieved.
Only then did he feel a slight fatigue from continuously channeling a large amount of soul power. However, this fatigue was nothing compared to Ma Xiaotao being safe and sound.
Time quickly passed and it was afternoon.
Inside the main conference hall of the Sea God Pavilion.
There was no difference from the last meeting of the Sea God Pavilion.
Apart from Ma Xiaotao, who was absent due to injury, all the elders of the Sea God Pavilion were present, each with a solemn expression.
Xuanzi sat in his seat, his face ashen like never before. His usual laziness and unruliness had vanished without a trace, leaving only heavy dejection and pain.
After the meeting began, Xuanzi stood up without waiting for anyone to ask a question.
His voice was hoarse, filled with deep self-reproach, as he painstakingly recounted the events of the Mingdou Mountain Range operation, his own negligence, and the details of the devastating ambush.
Every name of a casualty uttered by him seemed to lower the temperature in the conference hall by several degrees.
"—This whole affair was caused by my carelessness and poor command. Yao Haoxuan is dead, several elite students are seriously injured or crippled, and Huo Yuhao is missing—I am ashamed to remain in this position." Xuanzi bowed his head deeply at the end, his voice heavy as iron, "I have decided to resign from my position as deputy head of the Shrek Academy's supervisory group, and—I will withdraw from the Sea God Pavilion."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the elders in the hall varied; some sighed, some were solemn, but none immediately voiced their opposition.
The losses this time were truly devastating, and Xuanzi, as the team leader and deputy head of the inspection team, certainly bears the primary responsibility.
But as the number two figure at Shrek Academy, only Moon can keep him in check.
In the end, it was Mu En who set the tone, bringing an end to the incident involving the Grim Reaper, and Xuanzi's resignation was dropped.
In the latter half of the meeting, the topic shifted to the fatal shortcomings exposed by the accident and subsequent remedial measures.
Without much discussion, Moon made the final decision: "Lin'er."
"Yes," Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department, replied immediately.
"From this day forward, your Soul Guidance Department will be responsible for equipping every inner court disciple with at least one flying soul tool or one defensive soul tool for self-defense. Resources will be prioritized and implemented as soon as possible. Anyone who objects again will be expelled from the academy." Mu En's voice was calm, yet carried an unyielding resolve.
Moon's decision did not end there. His aged yet peaceful gaze swept over the various expressions on the faces of the elders in the conference hall, and he continued, his voice not loud: "And Fan Yu from the Soul Guidance Department, I propose that he be the vice dean of the Soul Guidance Department."
"Furthermore, after the conclusion of this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, we will send a letter in the name of the Soul Guidance Department to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, requesting a student exchange program."
These three decisions caused a slight change in the expressions of several senior martial spirit system elders in the conference hall.
For a long time, within Shrek Academy, the Martial Soul Department, representing the traditional path of Soul Masters, and the Soul Guidance Department, representing emerging technologies, have been mutually opposed.
The Martial Soul system has always held a dominant position, and most of the elite students in the Inner Academy have inherited this "pride." They generally despise or even reject the use of Soul Tools, believing that relying on external objects will damage the purity and power of the Soul Master.
The three resolutions concerning the Soul Guidance Department were quickly passed unanimously.
As the master of the Sea God Pavilion, Moon's proposals have never been rejected, as all subsequent events have proven his foresight.
Lin Feng sat in the back, silently listening to Mu En's decision. He understood as he looked at the complex expressions on the faces of the martial spirit elders.
As a product of technological advancement, the importance of soul tools will only become more and more prominent. The fact that Mingde Hall can stand out from the crowd already says a lot, not to mention the chaotic imperial war four thousand years ago.
If we continue to be complacent and stagnant, we will only be eliminated, just like the Tang Clan's hidden weapons.
He needs to put the research on soul tools on the agenda.
"Time is of the essence, and regarding the replenishment of personnel for the competition," Mu En turned his gaze to Yan Shaozhe, his tone still calm, "Shaozhe, as the dean of the Martial Soul Department, do you have any suggestions?"
Yan Shaozhe was prepared and immediately spoke up, his voice clear: "Teacher, regarding the vacancies in the reserve team caused by Xu Sanshi's disability and Huo Yuhao's disappearance, I propose that Ning Tian and Wu Feng, the three runners-up in this year's freshman assessment, fill the vacancies."
He paused briefly and explained, "Ning Tian and Wu Feng are both exceptionally strong and have excellent teamwork. It would be more suitable for them to fill in the gaps."
This suggestion is reasonable. Upon hearing this, the elders all nodded slightly.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is renowned as the number one auxiliary weapon spirit in the world.
In the recent new student assessment, Ning Tian's performance was remarkable. His precise and powerful support was in no way inferior to Xiao Xiao and Huo Yuhao, who served as support in the champion group.
However, with the support of two assistants, Wang Dong unleashed astonishing fighting power, turning the tide at crucial moments, which caused them to miss out on the championship.
However, the strength and potential shown by Ning Tian and Wu Feng's combination are already enough to attract attention.
Filling the vacancies in the reserve team due to unforeseen circumstances with these two individuals is a suitable choice at present, considering both their strength and potential.
After Yan Shaozhe finished speaking, his gaze swept over Lin Feng sitting next to him.