"Teacher!" Zhu Ziyang opened his eyes and saw Mu En's tired face, his heart stirred, and he called out.
"Hahaha, excellent, excellent, Spirit Saint!" Mu En laughed happily and said, "Ziyang, you still have a few months until you turn seventeen, right?"
"Yes! A little over three months," Zhu Ziyang nodded. He understood what Mu En wanted to say.
"That's truly wonderful," Mu En sighed and said, "I was almost twenty when I reached Spirit Saint. You are much stronger than your teacher!"
"Teacher, that's all thanks to your help!" Zhu Ziyang replied.
"Heh heh," Mu En chuckled, then began to instruct Zhu Ziyang, saying, "Ziyang, from now on, Shrek Academy is entrusted to you!"
"Teacher, please rest assured. As long as I, Zhu Ziyang, am still here, I will never allow anyone to trample on the dignity of Shrek Academy!" Zhu Ziyang solemnly promised Mu En.
"Hahaha, with those words, I, your teacher, can die in peace!" Mu En laughed happily, then continued, "After I die, I will have Xuan Zi act as Pavilion Master. Once you reach the Titled Douluo realm, you will officially succeed as Pavilion Master. Although Xuan Zi is reckless and careless, he is absolutely loyal to the Academy. You can trust him completely, and he will do his best to protect you.
Lin Huiqun is meticulous and good with finances. If there's anything you don't understand or find difficult to decide, you can discuss it with her. With her support, others won't be able to stir up trouble.
Old Song and Xian Lin'er are both people who hate evil as if it were a personal enemy. They are serious and meticulous in their work. You can have her participate in Le Xuan's actions.
Zhuang Qing Zhai is naturally calm and avoids worldly disputes. As long as it doesn't go against his principles, he will definitely support you. You can also communicate with him often, as a healing Titled Douluo can save lives in critical moments."
Zhu Ziyang listened to Mu En's rambling instructions, and the sorrow in his heart became uncontrollable.
"As for your four senior brothers and sisters, although that child Shao Zhe is hesitant and a bit petty, he is still a good person. If possible, just let him be an executor.
That child Xian Lin'er is naturally strong-willed and capable. She is someone who can be put to great use. If our Academy wants to make a breakthrough in the Soul Tool Department, then Xian Lin'er is a crucial link.
Although Qian Duoduo appears carefree, he is actually a person with firm inner resolve and a reserved character. He and Xian Lin'er are nominally husband and wife, but what their true relationship is, we old fellows can all see. If you have the chance, please help him!
That child Cai Meier, although she is almost a hundred years old, her temperament is still that of a little girl, and she is the most impulsive in her actions. If I leave, she might be the one who cries the most, heh heh." Mu En continued, his face growing brighter.
"As for Huo Yuhao and the other two, I have already told you before that among those worth your attention and cultivation, Huo Yuhao is the one. That child's personality is a bit extreme and he tends to be stubborn, but fortunately, he met good people and did not go astray.
His Soul Tool talent is excellent, and he is the key to the future rise of the Academy's Soul Tool Department. That's why I sent him to Sun Moon Academy for exchange and study, hoping he can bring you some surprises." Mu En continued, "That child Le Xuan is gentle and kind. Although we pushed her to choose the plan, you still need to give her some appropriate attention. That child is a good child!"
Mu En's words were almost finished. As Zhu Ziyang listened, tears flowed. The door of the Sea God Pavilion opened, and Xuan Zi entered with a group of people: Old Lin, Old Song, Old Zhuang, Xian Lin'er, Cai Meier, Qian Duoduo, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Bei Bei, and Tang Ya.
"Old Mu (Teacher)!" The few elders and the three deans all looked sorrowful. Xian Lin'er and Cai Meier even rushed directly to Mu En's rocking chair and began to sob.
"Alright, alright, you're all grown up now, what kind of behavior is this, crying and sniffling!" Mu En showed displeasure, beneath which was a faint reluctance. He said, "Everyone, get up, I have something to tell you."
"Mm!" Although Xian Lin'er and Cai Meier forcibly suppressed their sobs and stood up, their eyes were still misty with tears.
"Xuan Zi, A Qun, A Lan, Little Zhuang, from now on, the Academy's children will be looked after by you all!" He first looked at the four elders and said with a chuckle, "I'm counting on you all!"
"Old Mu!" The four elders trembled. The sorrow on their faces was inexpressible. They could only reply with the most resolute words: "Unless all of us old fellows are dead, no one can harm Ziyang and the other children!"
"Good, good, good!" Mu En nodded with satisfaction, then looked at Xuan Zi and said, "Xuan Zi, you will be the strongest in Shrek Academy from now on. Don't be so impulsive in your actions. After I'm gone, the position of Pavilion Master will be handed over to you."
"Old Mu…" Xuan Zi was already sobbing uncontrollably at this moment. The last time he was so sad was over a hundred years ago, when his teacher passed away.
"Meier," Mu En looked at Cai Meier. Cai Meier once again threw herself onto him and cried. Mu En helplessly raised his hand to comfort her head and said, "Don't be sad. How can I, your teacher, feel at ease handing over the position of Dean to you if you're like this?"
"Teacher, please don't die…" Cai Meier ignored Mu En's words and sobbed.
"Effective immediately, the position of Martial Soul Department Dean will be held by Cai Meier. When Shao Zhe emerges from his seclusion, he can simply become an Elder." Mu En said to everyone.
"Mm!" Everyone nodded, choked with emotion.
"Xian Lin'er, Duo Duo," Mu En no longer paid attention to Cai Meier, who was crying on him, and looked at Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, saying, "Xian Lin'er, you are almost a hundred years old. From now on, do not act on impulse anymore. Your talent is very good. If you can overcome your own flaws, you may well reach a higher realm in the future."
"Teacher, I will!" Xian Lin'er said, trying to suppress her sobs.
"Duo Duo, you are the most worry-free among the four of you for your teacher. You are very sensible, so sensible that it makes one's heart ache." Mu En then looked at Qian Duoduo and said, "I, your teacher, have neglected you for so many years!"
"Teacher…" Qian Duoduo could no longer hold back and instantly burst into tears, as if wanting to release all the grievances and sadness accumulated over the years.
"You two must do well in the future. You are both Super Douluo, and you have plenty of time; everything is still possible!" Mu En said, "I entrust the Soul Tool Department to you!"
"Teacher, we will definitely listen!" Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo both sobbed.
"Heh heh, good! Good!" Mu En smiled, and then said, "The development of the Soul Tool Department must not stop because of my death!"
"Yes!" The elders nodded in agreement.
"Yu Hao, Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao," Mu En then looked at Huo Yuhao and the other two, saying, "Although we haven't spent much time together, I, your teacher, know you are all good children. From now on, you must listen to your Senior Brother Ziyang, understand?"
"Teacher, we understand!" The three youngest ones cried the most bitterly, especially Huo Yuhao. Although Mu En and Huo Yuhao's time together was short, Huo Yuhao felt an unprecedented amount of care from Mu En, and now, that care was also about to be gone.
"Bei Bei, Tang Ya." Finally, Mu En looked at Bei Bei and Tang Ya, a relieved smile on his face.
"Grand-ancestor!" Bei Bei knelt down in front of Mu En with a thud and cried out in sorrow. Among everyone present, only Huo Yuhao and the other two did not know the relationship between Mu En and Bei Bei, so it did not cause too much of a stir.
"Old Mu!" Tang Ya also subconsciously knelt in front of Mu En, following Bei Bei, and called out.
"Heh heh, it's a pity I won't see the day you two get married and have children." Mu En's voice carried a hint of regret as he chuckled, "However, I believe you will both live very happily. Bei Bei, as the only descendant of my lineage, I am very pleased that you have inherited my light bloodline. The Light Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is a good path, and this is the last thing I can do for you."
As he spoke, Mu En extended his withered right hand and placed it on Bei Bei's head. Everyone only felt the entire Sea God Pavilion suddenly brighten, a strong golden light flashed and disappeared. Bei Bei let out a muffled grunt and immediately fell down, caught in time by Tang Ya. Golden electric arcs constantly flickered around him, and his entire body also underwent subtle golden changes.
"Tang Ya, I hope you can ultimately revive the Tang Sect." Mu En then looked deeply at Tang Ya and said.
"Thank you, Grand-ancestor!" Tang Ya's face was filled with sorrow as she cried out.
"Hahaha!" After giving instructions to everyone, Mu En couldn't help but smile. Now, he had one last thing to do. He paused and then spoke, "As the Sea God Pavilion Master, I issue my final three commands!
First, starting today, all places in Shrek Academy's Inner Courtyard named after Sea God shall have their names changed. Sea God Island shall be renamed Tian Yuan Island, Sea God Pavilion shall be renamed Tian Yuan Pavilion, and other places named after Sea God shall also be synchronously changed to Tian Yuan, retaining only one Sea God Lake."
The sound spread out of the Sea God Pavilion, reaching throughout the entire Inner Courtyard. The Inner Courtyard Disciples, led by Zhang Lexuan, who were kneeling outside the Sea God Pavilion, all heard Mu En's words.
Mu En's first command caused expressions of confusion and bewilderment among those inside the Pavilion, but no one dared to question it. Although Mu En was close to death, he had, after all, been the Sea God Pavilion Master for so many years, and years of autocratic rule had accumulated too much authority!
"Heh heh, I know you might be surprised and confused as to why this old man, even on his deathbed, would issue such a baffling command." Mu En explained with a smile, "I want to say that Shrek Academy has never been a temple or altar for any god! If it's to commemorate the achievements of the Original Shrek Seven Devils, leaving one Sea God Lake is enough. Leaving too many can easily lead to misunderstandings and negative impacts!
As for why it's changed to Tian Yuan? The so-called Tian Yuan is the central position on a chessboard. If the Douluo Continent is likened to a chessboard, then my Shrek Academy must firmly grasp the Tian Yuan position!"
"We understand!" Upon hearing this explanation, the doubts in everyone's hearts gradually dissipated. Only Zhu Ziyang sensed something unusual in it.