20: Chapter 20 The Holy Son of the Sea God Pavilion: Responsibility and Duty

Inside a dormitory in the Shrek Outer Court.

Su Chen lay sprawled out on his bed, his face filled with a sense of weariness toward life.

"Finally on break. I can finally be a lazy fish for a few days."

Just as he finished muttering, a gentle yet slightly aged voice echoed in his mind without warning.

"Disciple, come to the Sea Gods Pavilion tonight. I have something to discuss with you."

It was Teacher Mu En.

Su Chen jolted and sprang up from the bed.

Elder Mu rarely looked for him; when he did, it was definitely not for something as trivial as drinking tea and chatting.

He quickly tidied himself up and walked briskly toward the direction of the Sea God Lake.

The night grew deeper.

In the meeting hall of the Sea Gods Pavilion, only a few hanging Colored Glass Lamps emitted a soft glow.

The starlight outside the window was sparse, intertwining with the lamplight to cast mottled shadows on the carved wooden beams and stone brick floor.

When Su Chen walked in, Mu En was lying quietly on that familiar recliner.

"Teacher, I am here."

Su Chen bowed respectfully.

"Mm."

Mu En slowly opened his dim eyes, his voice betraying neither joy nor anger.

"Have a seat."

Su Chen followed the instruction and sat down on a wooden chair in the center of the hall.

But before his seat could even get warm—

*Click.*

With a soft sound, the originally dim lights in the hall instantly brightened.

Only then did Su Chen see that, at some point, over a dozen figures had already taken their seats in the hall.

One unfathomable aura after another surged toward him like a tide.

These people were all elders of the Sea Gods Pavilion.

The true core of Shrek Academy.

Su Chen's heart skipped a beat as he endured the scrutinizing gazes of over a dozen powerhouses simultaneously.

The pressure was immense.

The atmosphere in the hall was somewhat heavy.

Every one of these elders had sharp eyes, as if they could see right through a person from the inside out.

"Heh."

Mu En, on the recliner, was the first to smile, breaking the silence.

"Xiao Chen, there is no need to be nervous."

"I called you here today because I want to talk to you about your Spirit."

Mu En looked at Su Chen, a hint of approval in his dim eyes.

"The potential of the Chaos Thunder Dragon Spirit has far exceeded all of our expectations. We have also seen your talent and hard work; it is very good."

Sitting just below Mu En was the Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Yan Shaozhe.

He wore a white robe and had a refined temperament, but the sharpness in his eyes could not be hidden.

"It's more than just 'very good'."

Yan Shaozhe spoke, his voice sonorous.

"Su Chen's cultivation speed can be called the best in Shrek's thousand-year history. What's even rarer is that his control over his own Spirit has reached a level of absolute mastery."

As soon as these words were spoken, the other elders present all showed surprised expressions.

Beside him, Qian Duoduo also spoke up, his signature loud voice full of excitement.

"This kid isn't just amazing at cultivation, his eye for talent is also excellent! That little fellow named Huo Yuhao he recommended really is a prime specimen for spiritual power talent!"

Xian Liner, who was next to him, also looked appreciative and added, "Furthermore, his insights into spirit tools are quite unique. A few theories he mentioned unintentionally last time gave us a sudden moment of enlightenment..."

For a moment, the entire Sea Gods Pavilion hall was filled with praise for Su Chen.

Su Chen listened quietly, maintaining a perfect level of humility and respect on his face.

But from an angle others couldn't see, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Finally... the effort wasn't in vain."

In his heart, a thousand thoughts raced.

Having transmigrated to this day, he naturally knew what his greatest advantage was.

In order to stand out before these old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years and obtain the highest level of resources and say, he had to show off.

Not only did he have to show off his talent, but he also had to show off "insights" that surpassed this era.

That was why he would "inadvertently" reveal his high regard for Huo Yuhao.

And "in a flash of inspiration," propose some advanced ideas for spirit tool improvement.

As well as "deliberately" demonstrating the means to help Ma Xiaotao suppress her evil fire.

Looking at it now, the effect was outstanding.

This round of high-level "roadshow" was a success.

Having obtained the collective recognition of the Sea Gods Pavilion big shots, his path in Shrek Academy could be considered truly stable.

"Ahem."

Just then, Mu En on the recliner cleared his throat.

The hall instantly fell silent.

All the elders sat up straight and looked toward Mu En.

They knew the main event was coming.

"Today, I have gathered everyone here not only to hear your opinions on Xiao Chen but also to discuss an even more important matter."

Mu En's tone became solemn, and an unprecedented light flickered in his dim eyes.

He slowly scanned the room, his expression becoming serious.

"I propose to confer upon Su Chen the title of... holy son of the sea gods pavilion!"

"..."

As the words fell, the entire meeting hall became deathly silent.

holy son of the sea gods pavilion?

What kind of position was that?

Su Chen was completely stunned, his head buzzing.

There was no such setting in the original novel at all!

Was the butterfly effect he brought by transmigrating this powerful?

He rapidly calculated the weight of those six words.

The holy son of the sea gods pavilion would have a status below the Pavilion Master but could participate in the major decisions of the Sea Gods Pavilion.

Wouldn't this power be even greater than that of Deans like Yan Shaozhe and Xian Liner?

This wave... this wave was a direct liftoff!

"I agree!"

The Dean of the Soul Tool Department, Xian Liner, was the first to break the silence, her tone crisp and decisive.

"This child's talent, character, and insight are all beyond reproach; he is worthy of this position."

The Vice Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Cai Meier, that gentle-looking elderly woman, also nodded with a smile.

"I second the motion. Being able to settle Xiaotao's evil fire, this ability alone is enough to prove his uniqueness."

"I support it too!"

Several other core elders also expressed their support one after another.

Soon, everyone's gaze fell on an inconspicuous old man in the corner.

That old man was still clutching a gourd-shaped wine flask; it was the Gluttonous Douluo—Xuan Zi.

In the Sea Gods Pavilion, second only to Mu En, his word carried the most weight.

Xuan Zi put down the wine flask in his hand and wiped the corner of his mouth.

He put away his usual cynical appearance, and his gaze became exceptionally serious.

He looked at Su Chen and spoke slowly.

"Kid, do you know what the two words 'Holy Son' signify?"

The pressure instantly shifted entirely to Su Chen's side.

Su Chen took a deep breath to calm his excited heart.

He raised his head and met Xuan Zi's gaze without the slightest flinch.

"To answer Elder Xuan, this disciple knows."

"It does not signify power, but commitment, and even more so, the responsibility to protect the academy and protect the continent!"

A trace of a satisfied smile finally appeared on Xuan Zi's serious face.

He picked up the wine flask, took another sip, and then waved his hand.

"Good! Well said! I have no objections!"

Mu En, sitting in the head seat, finally showed a gratified smile on his face.

"Good, since the vote is unanimous, then..."

"The conferment takes effect immediately!"

As soon as he finished speaking—

*Hum—!*

The entire dome of the Sea Gods Pavilion suddenly lit up with an extremely brilliant blue light pillar.

The light pillar poured down with precision, enveloping Su Chen.

Warm and holy.

Within the light, a badge carved entirely from blue crystal slowly condensed into shape.

On the badge was a miniature of the Sea Gods Pavilion, surrounded by ancient and mysterious golden patterns.

As the light dissipated, the badge floated quietly in front of Su Chen.