Chapter 122 The Leader of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Inside the Sea God Pavilion, only Wang Yan, Wu Xuan, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong remained.
Except for the composed Wu Xuan, the other six's initial excitement had been completely extinguished when Yan Shaozhe reprimanded Ma Xiaotao and the other three. They were even somewhat apprehensive.
Yan Shaozhe turned to them, smiled slightly, and said, "What? Do you think the academy is too strict with them? I want to tell you that this is the academy's requirement for its inner court disciples. The academy uses various resources to cultivate inner court disciples, so naturally, the requirements for them are also very high. And in the near future, you will also become a part of the inner court, and then you will understand. Alright, now it's your turn for a reward, Teacher Wang Yan."
"Dean Yan," Wang Yan stepped forward and bowed slightly.
Yan Shaozhe earnestly said, "Even with an incomplete roster—three regular team members unable to participate and the other four all injured—you still managed to lead the team to victory. We've all witnessed your abilities. From now on, you are promoted to Special Grade Teacher at Shrek Academy, teaching in the Inner Court."
Wang Yan quickly replied, "Dean, I don't want any reward. This championship victory wasn't really my fault; it was all thanks to the children's hard work. I didn't do much; I could only watch them fight from the sidelines. If the academy really wants to reward someone, please give them a substantial reward."
Yan Shaozhe smiled slightly and said, "Teacher Wang Yan is too modest. As the team leader, your presence was indispensable. You analyzed the opponents' intelligence, you arranged the tactics, and the reward is well-deserved."
"What I just announced isn't really your reward, just a normal promotion. Your real reward is that the Sea God Pavilion Library will be open to you for a year. Within that year, you can borrow anything, but you can only read and research within the library."
"What?!" Upon hearing this reward, Wang Yan couldn't contain himself and jumped up excitedly in front of all the elders, his face flushed red.
For Wang Yan, other rewards were insignificant, but this was one he couldn't refuse.
Wang Yan's greatest passion was studying theoretical knowledge, and the Sea God Pavilion's library possessed a vast collection of books, countless rare and out-of-print classics and materials. A year's worth of reading and research rights—this reward meant almost everything to Wang Yan.
Knowledge was his most precious treasure.
Seeing Wang Yan's excitement, Yan Shaozhe smiled slightly and said, "Teacher Wang, this is a reward you deserve. We have all witnessed your contributions to the academy and your dedication and hard work in research. We hope that in the coming year, you will be able to learn what you desire in the Sea God Pavilion's library."
"Thank you, Dean, thank you, elders." Wang Yan bowed deeply with excitement. The Sea God Pavilion's library—this was something he had never dared to dream of before!
The elders all nodded and smiled at him. Shrek Academy values not only martial prowess but also theoretical research. Wang Yan is a talent in theoretical research, and Shrek would not easily bury such a talent.
Yan Shaozhe turned his gaze to the seven members of the reserve team and said, "It's your turn."
"Children, you performed exceptionally well. With the main team members absent, you were called upon to participate in this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament, and you even won the final championship. Your performance can only be described as breathtaking."
Yan Shaozhe continued, "The academy's higher-ups have witnessed everything you've done. Originally just a reserve team member, you represented the main team and won the championship. Your excellence has astonished us. After deliberation at the Sea God Pavilion meeting, we have decided to award you the following rewards. There are two rewards in total. As the champion of this tournament, you received three soul bones. The academy has decided to provide four more ten-thousand-year soul bones, one for each of you, selected based on your individual abilities and characteristics."
Xiao Xiao and the others were overjoyed upon hearing this. Winning the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament only yielded three soul bones, yet the academy directly offered four as rewards. It was truly worthy of Shrek Academy's wealth and resources; their ten-thousand-year foundation was exceptionally profound.
Yan Shaozhe said in a deep voice, "The soul bone reward is an encouragement for your tenacious struggle in this competition. But you have preserved the honor for the academy, and the academy will also bestow an honor upon you. From this moment on, the academy bestows upon you the title of Shrek Seven Devils."
Upon hearing this, apart from Wu Xuan who remained calm, the other six were completely overwhelmed with excitement.
Huo Yuhao, standing to the side, was trembling with excitement.
Ignoring the other six, Yan Shaozhe turned his gaze to Wu Xuan and solemnly declared, "Wu Xuan, you are the leader of the Shrek Seven Devils, to be granted this title for life."
At this, everyone's gaze shifted. Huo Yuhao, who had been trembling with excitement, stopped shaking and stared intently at Wu Xuan.
Xu Sanshi, standing to the side, couldn't help but ask, "Dean Yan, a lifetime title? Does that mean that as long as Wu Xuan lives, the position of leader of the Shrek Seven Devils will never be given to anyone else?"
Yan Shaozhe smiled slightly and said, "That's right! Every five years, the academy selects the next generation of Shrek Seven Devils. Granting Wu Xuan this lifetime title means that the academy will likely only be able to select six monsters in the future."
Wu Xuan nodded slightly upon hearing this and bowed ninety degrees to the four deans and elders present.
Compared to this insignificant title, he actually wanted something more substantial.
Huo Yuhao and the others were initially unwilling to be awarded the title of Shrek Seven Devils for life, but when they recalled Wu Xuan's heroic efforts in turning the tide of the competition, they were convinced.
Wu Xuan deserved the honor.
Yan Shaozhe looked at Wu Xuan and said in a deep voice, "Wu Xuan, the Sea God Pavilion meeting discussed this award for you for a whole day. It was decided by a final vote of the elders and the final confirmation by the Pavilion Master."
"However, there is one point I must clarify beforehand: to ensure your smooth studies at the academy, the academy will not publicize this award. It will be treated as a routine conferment. Only when your cultivation truly breaks through to the Soul Saint level and you have the power to protect yourself will the academy officially announce it."
Wu Xuan nodded upon hearing this. It was better not to publicize it; after all, keeping a low profile was his motto.
Yan Shaozhe stepped aside and respectfully asked the person at the front of the long table, "Teacher, is there anything else you need to instruct them?"
Only then did everyone notice that someone seemed to be reclining at the other end of the table, though they couldn't see their face due to the angle.
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