The Master's words made Qin Ming pause. An idea sparked in his mind, and he tentatively asked, "Master, what you just said... do you mean what I'm thinking?"
Before the Master could answer, Flanders' smiling face suddenly turned sour. "Master, are you also deliberately trying to upset me like that ungrateful disciple Hongjun? These children belong to Shrek! They are now, and they always will be! Can't we provide them with a good education at Shrek?"
The Master looked at his old partner's changing expression, unafraid. He looked at Qin Ming, put down his wooden chopsticks, and sat up straight, saying, "Teacher Qin, if I remember correctly, the grand event a year from now, Heaven Dou Royal Academy should have two team slots for participation, right? I can let these children participate in that grand event as exchange students from Heaven Dou Royal Academy."
"No! I disagree!" Flanders slammed his palm on the table, making the teacups tremble and the porcelain clink with a crisp sound.
He finally understood the Master's calculation now, but—
"These children belong to Shrek! Master, don't forget, Shrek is the result of all my hard work over the past twenty years!" How could he watch the children he cultivated in his own academy, even if they obtained the qualification to participate in that grand competition, graduate under the banner of another academy?!
He refused to be a fool!
Flanders stared at the Master, speaking each word deliberately.
Seeing his agitated old partner, the Master's expression finally showed a slight change, a hint of a sigh, and also helplessness in his eyes: "Flanders, let me ask you a few questions. If you can resolve these questions, then it doesn't matter whether the children go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy or not."
"First, can you provide the children with a simulated cultivation environment? It doesn't need to be top-notch, just an ordinary simulated cultivation environment will do."
Flanders' brow twitched fiercely. He glared at his old partner who kept undermining him, and just as he was about to speak, he was blocked by the Master's second question:
"Secondly, can you provide them with the qualification to participate in the All-Continent Academy Elite Competition a year from now?"
"And the last question..." The Master looked deeply at his old partner and brother whom he hadn't seen in many years, "What is the purpose and meaning behind your establishment of Shrek Academy?"
Upon hearing this, Flanders' constantly twitching brows froze.
He recalled the original intention and meaning behind establishing Shrek Academy, and a deep sense of powerlessness washed over him. He was rendered speechless by the questions.
Tang San and Ma Hongjun, who, apart from Tang Sui, did not know what a simulated cultivation environment was, exchanged bewildered glances.
The Master's faint voice continued, "A simulated cultivation environment can further increase their cultivation speed. Moreover, both Sui Sui and Mu Bai are currently stuck at level 38 and level 37 respectively, both on the verge of breaking through to level 40 Soul Sect. You saw the training days before we came to the Great Soul Arena, and without these good resources, the children are relying on their extraordinary willpower to carry out the special training I've assigned them." Sudane Novel Network
Hearing Tang Sui and Dai Mubai's soul power levels firsthand, Qin Ming's gaze towards them became even more fervent, especially towards Tang Sui, who was only thirteen this year, his gaze was even hotter.
As the Master said, a junior who reached Soul Elder at such a young age and could absorb three thousand-year soul rings above her level was truly extraordinarily talented!
If paired with a top-tier simulated cultivation environment, this junior could potentially become the youngest Soul Sect in the continent's history!
To witness the growth and rise of a prodigy firsthand is the most earnest hope and dream of every mentor!
Who wouldn't be proud and boastful of the talented students they've mentored?
Thinking of this, Qin Ming's gaze towards Tang Sui seemed to burn through her.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Tang Sui subtly shifted closer to her brother's side, using Tang San's body to block Qin Ming's line of sight. Meanwhile, the Master continued his explanation:
"In the past three months, Ma Hongjun has only advanced one level. Even after a month of practical combat training at the Great Soul Arena, his soul power level is stuck at level 28. Rongrong and Zhu Qing have made no progress at all, with no increase in their soul power."
"If they could undergo special training in a simulated cultivation environment with the training methods I've customized for them, over three months, given their talent, they could very likely break through by one level. Those with stronger talent might even be able to break through to level 30 Soul Sect again, at which point all the children would be Soul Sects."
"As for the All-Continent Elite Soul Competition a year from now, which the entire continent will be paying attention to, only officially registered bloodlines can participate after passing the preliminary rounds. Our academy, due to various reasons, was not officially registered back then, so it is not considered a formal academy."
"Flanders, when you established your Soul Master Academy, your goal was to cultivate geniuses in the Soul Master world. My choice can make their path smoother to the greatest extent possible."
Flanders, who had stood up, seemed to have all his strength drained, slumping back into his chair. He couldn't utter a single word of negation.
Ma Hongjun, seeing his teacher in this state, felt a pang of discomfort in his heart.
The Master looked at Flanders' appearance and sighed softly, then turned to Qin Ming, "I agree to the children participating as students of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but there is one condition I haven't mentioned yet, which is that the Royal Academy must accept all the current teachers of Shrek Academy, and we will personally educate these children. Heaven Dou Royal Academy shall not interfere."
His gaze was firm as he looked at Qin Ming. This was the only point he would absolutely not waver or yield on!