Looking at Poison Immortal, who was beaming with joy, Jing Hongchen hurriedly stepped forward and bowed solemnly:
"Congratulations to Sect Master Du. Finding such a talented disciple today is truly a great blessing in life, and an even greater fortune for the Body Sect!"
Kong Deming, standing to the side, also relaxed his brows, a gentle and gratified smile on his face.
He stepped forward, patted Poison Immortal on the shoulder, and said loudly: "Brother Du, from this day forward, both of us are Tianhao's master."
"In the future, we must work together and do our utmost to teach this child, helping him walk further on the path of the Spirit Master and reach the pinnacle."
Poison Immortal couldn't stop grinning from ear to ear.
That face, which was usually dignified, stern, and carried an aura of ferocity, was now filled with endless joy, even the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes showing delight.
He nodded repeatedly at Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming, chuckling as he replied:
"Good, good, good! To be able to take in a disciple as rare as Tianhao today, I, Poison Immortal, have no regrets in this life!"
As his voice fell, Poison Immortal's burning gaze landed on Xu Tianhao, who stood beside him with a straight posture and clear eyes. His expression instantly became extremely solemn, carrying an unquestionable dignity.
He said in a deep voice, his words clearly echoing throughout the main hall of Mingde Hall: "From this day forth, Xu Tianhao is officially appointed as the Young Sect Master of the Body Sect, enjoying all the same rights as this seat."
"All cultivation techniques, resources, and secret records of the Body Sect shall be reserved for the Young Sect Master without reservation, and the entire Sect must obey his orders!"
The weight of these words was enough to move both Jing Hongchen and Kong Deming.
The Body Sect had always been closed-off and strict, and the inheritance of the Sect was handled with extreme caution.
Poison Immortal had actually placed Xu Tianhao on an equal footing with himself, which showed how much he valued and favored this disciple.
He had clearly made up his mind to pin the entire future of the Body Sect on Xu Tianhao.
From this, one could see the difference between Shrek and the Body Sect.
Shrek requires you to swear loyalty and be brainwashed into a dog before they give you any benefits.
The Body Sect actually gives you good things!
Never mind how talented Xu Tianhao is; the original protagonist had enough cheats, right? His talent was strong enough, right?
What did Shrek give him?
A Spirit Bone?
Cultivating once under the Golden Tree?
It's a bit ridiculous when you think about it—cultivating once under the Golden Tree only to determine that your path is the Tang Sect?
The Tang Sect has become a path of cultivation?
Some people aren't even pretending anymore!
The Dragon Pill is indeed a good thing, um... Xu Tianhao wants it...
The Senior Sister is also a good thing... what a pity.
Then there's Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya. Under Shrek's cultivation, Ma Xiaotao's evil fire went out of control during a competition.
As a result, she was taken away by the Holy Spirit Cult and given a 100,000-year eighth soul ring.
Tang Ya is even more impressive. She was shunned at Shrek and couldn't even enter the inner courtyard.
But what happened after she went to the Holy Spirit Cult?
She went from a Four-Ring Spirit Ancestor to a Seventh Ring Spirit Saint in five years. Doesn't this mean they teach better than Shrek?
The most impressive thing is that it was obvious the methods used to improve Ma Xiaotao and Tang Ya were abnormal.
But because these two had strong connections at Shrek Academy, they were whitewashed.
It's basically Shrek failing to cultivate a genius, sending them to the Holy Spirit Cult for further studies, and then whitewashing them back.
Is this a closed-loop industry chain?!
In short, Shrek is not worth mentioning.
Facing the benefits given by Poison Immortal, Xu Tianhao felt happy. He stepped forward, bowed deeply, and said in a respectful and sincere tone:
"Disciple Xu Tianhao thanks Teacher for your great kindness. I will certainly not fail Teacher's expectations, nor the heavy trust of the Body Sect!"
Seeing this, Poison Immortal hurriedly stepped forward, firmly supporting Xu Tianhao with both hands, his eyes filled with undisguised excitement and cherishment.
Looking at his beloved disciple, his voice trembled slightly with excitement: "Good disciple, get up quickly!"
"Today's matter is settled. You wait here in peace. I will return to the Body Sect immediately to properly arrange the Sect's affairs."
"Once I have finished handling all the trifles, I will rush to the Sun Moon Empire immediately to stay by your side and personally guide you in cultivating your Body Martial Soul!"
Having obtained such a disciple as Xu Tianhao, Poison Immortal had only one thought in mind.
That was to firmly hold onto this bond of master and disciple.
Xu Tianhao was still young; this was the best time to shape his foundation and cultivate their relationship.
He had to seize this opportunity and stay by this disciple's side without leaving his sight.
Firstly, he could personally teach the most core cultivation methods of the Body Sect to avoid any deviations.
Secondly, he hoped to make this master-disciple bond deeply rooted, making Xu Tianhao truly accept this relationship in his heart and recognize the Body Sect.
Therefore, Poison Immortal had made up his mind to return to the Body Sect, arrange everything, and then live in the Sun Moon Empire, dedicating himself to teaching Xu Tianhao.
Hearing this, the smile on Xu Tianhao's face became even more genuine, his eyes full of anticipation and gratitude:
"It is this disciple's blessing to receive Teacher's personal guidance. It will be hard on you to travel such a long distance."
"Not hard, not hard at all!" Poison Immortal waved his hand, smiling with satisfaction.
"Since everything is settled, I won't delay any longer. The sooner I go back to handle affairs, the sooner I can come back to accompany you in your cultivation."
"Time is precious; not a single moment can be wasted!"
Saying this, Poison Immortal, who was always decisive, didn't hesitate at all. He stood up immediately and walked with large strides toward the exit of Mingde Hall.
Xu Tianhao hurriedly followed, standing respectfully to the side, and said loudly: "This disciple respectfully sends off Master!"
Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen also stood up to see him off, and the three of them walked all the way to the main entrance of Mingde Hall.
Kong Deming, feeling playful, stepped forward and advised thoughtfully:
"Brother Du, the distance between the Sun Moon Empire and the Body Sect is vast. You must take care of yourself and watch for your safety."
Hearing this, Poison Immortal raised his eyebrows slightly, a flash of pride on his face, showing the confidence of a Super Douluo:
"I am a dignified Level 98 Super Douluo, a top powerhouse in this world. In this world, how many people can threaten my safety? Brother Kong, you are worrying too much!"
With that, he waved his hand, his tone carefree: "You don't need to see me off. Just go back and wait for my good news. I'm off!"
As soon as the words fell, a brilliant dark green spirit light suddenly bloomed around Poison Immortal, turning into a sharp and swift green beam that shot into the sky.
The dark green light tore through the sky, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared at the end of the distant horizon, leaving no trace behind.
Looking at the direction in which Poison Immortal had left, Jing Hongchen couldn't help but sigh softly, a touch of emotion on his face:
"That fellow Poison Immortal, though seemingly fierce, is truly a man of temperament. Once he decides on something, he never looks back."
"I didn't expect this apprenticeship and alliance to go so smoothly. It's truly unexpected."
Kong Deming smiled faintly, his gaze falling on Xu Tianhao beside him, full of doting and pride:
"It is not that things went smoothly, but that Tianhao's talent is too stunning. Looking across the entire continent, it is one in a million."
"With such a prodigy before him, even if Poison Immortal had to exhaust everything, there is no reason for him to refuse."
"A top-tier Body Martial Soul with an Innate Domain is enough to make the Body Sect go crazy."
The corners of Xu Tianhao's mouth turned up, a smile constantly hanging on his face, his heart clear and bright:
"Having joined the Body Sect this time, with personal instruction from Teacher Poison Immortal, there will be no more obstacles on the path of cultivating my Body Martial Soul, and there will be no delays."
Kong Deming stroked his beard and chuckled: "Although Poison Immortal has a bit of a bad temper, he is still a good person."
Jing Hongchen also nodded: "He is truly willing to give things away. Your Highness, just by becoming his disciple, you are now the Young Sect Master of the Body Sect. Poison Immortal is really generous."
Kong Deming smiled: "You have to give to receive. Poison Immortal is someone who can accomplish things."
Hearing the words of his teacher and Jing Hongchen, Xu Tianhao's eyes suddenly lit up, and he said:
"Right, I must return to the palace immediately to report this to Father and Big Brother!"
"The deep cooperation reached between the Body Sect and our Sun Moon Empire is a great joyous event concerning the fate of the nation. They must be informed immediately so they can be happy."
Jing Hongchen nodded, deeply agreeing: "It is indeed a great joyous event."
"The strength of the Body Sect is known to the world. This alliance is like adding wings to a tiger for our Sun Moon Empire. His Majesty and the Crown Prince will surely be overjoyed upon hearing the news."
Just as the three were talking, Kong Deming's originally gentle expression suddenly changed slightly, and he raised his eyebrows gently.
He looked at Xu Tianhao and said slowly: "Tianhao, I'm afraid you will have to go back to the palace later. An uninvited guest has already arrived outside Mingde Hall."
Hearing Kong Deming's words, Jing Hongchen immediately gathered his thoughts, cast his gaze toward the sky outside Mingde Hall, frowned slightly, and showed some doubt and vigilance:
"This aura... is it the Bright Phoenix Douluo Yan Shaozhe? Why did he suddenly come to the Sun Moon Empire and even find us?"
"Shrek Academy has always been at odds with our Sun Moon Empire. What medicine is he selling in his gourd by visiting suddenly?"
A meaningful smile appeared on the corner of Kong Deming's mouth. He looked at Jing Hongchen and ordered:
"Since he is here, he is a guest. You should go out and welcome him personally, bring him to Mingde Hall. I want to see what Shrek Academy intends to do by coming here this time."
"Yes." Since Kong Deming gave the order, Jing Hongchen dared not be negligent and hurriedly bowed in response.
He then turned around and walked quickly out of Mingde Hall to welcome Yan Shaozhe.
Xu Tianhao stood in place, listening to the conversation between Kong Deming and Jing Hongchen, and a thought flashed through his mind instantly.
Shouldn't we collect an admission fee?
A sly and clever light quietly rose in his originally clear eyes, and a crafty smile hooked at the corner of his mouth.
With a thought, Xu Tianhao jumped up lightly, climbed onto Kong Deming's back like a spoiled child, and leaned into Kong Deming's ear.
"Teacher, let's do this and that later..."
Kong Deming carried his well-behaved disciple on his back, quietly listening to the whisper in his ear.
The expression on Kong Deming's face changed from initial calmness to becoming increasingly interested.
Finally, he couldn't help but laugh out loud, patted Xu Tianhao's back lightly, and said helplessly yet dotingly:
"You, at such a young age, have more tricks than anyone else, and your mind turns too fast."
Although he said he was helpless, Kong Deming recognized Xu Tianhao's plan very much in his heart.
Carrying Xu Tianhao, he turned slowly and walked into the main hall of Mingde Hall:
"However, what you said makes sense. Mingde Hall is the core of the Empire; it's not a vegetable market where anyone can come and go as they please..."