Chapter 524: Xuan Zi – A Heavy Blow Against the Evil Soul Master Tang Ya
As soon as these words were spoken, the elders' expressions changed slightly, falling into deep contemplation.
After all, for Shrek Academy, evil soul masters had always been sworn enemies. Every year, many students of the Shrek Monitoring Group sacrificed their lives to uphold justice, killed by evil soul masters. These fallen students were regarded as heroes of Shrek Academy.
If they were to shelter the evil soul master Tang Ya, it would undoubtedly be a betrayal of those heroes who had sacrificed themselves for the Shrek Monitoring Group. If such a thing were to be exposed and manipulated by others, it was only natural that the Shrek Monitoring Group would become unstable.
Many had lost their lives because of evil soul masters, yet now the academy's leadership was actively shielding one? What kind of message would that send?
However, if they did not protect Tang Ya, given Bei Bei's personality, he would undoubtedly choose to leave the academy with Tang Ya to avoid dragging Shrek's reputation down.
Yet, Bei Bei was the great grandson of Elder Mu and one of Shrek's top talents. If he left the academy, they would lose a future powerhouse, which would be an immense loss.
Moreover, Elder Mu's days were numbered. Who among them had the heart to let Bei Bei leave when the old man had so little time left?
The atmosphere in the meeting grew heavy.
After a moment, Xuan Zi spoke, "Elder Mu, I believe we must take decisive action against Tang Ya. Once an evil soul master, always an evil soul master!
We cannot turn a blind eye just because of Bei Bei's personal feelings!
Shrek Academy has suffered heavy losses at the hands of evil soul masters. We have a blood feud with them! If we do not take revenge, how can we console the spirits of our fallen students?"
Though he had been ordered into seclusion, this meeting required his presence as an elder. It wasn't an urgent closed door training session, so he could leave his room at any time. If it had been critical, the academy wouldn't have summoned him.
Yan Shaozhe was in the same situation, so both of them were present at the Sea God's Pavilion meeting.
Xuan Zi's heart was filled with overwhelming hatred for evil soul masters.
After all, he had suffered repeated setbacks because of them. Many of Shrek's outstanding students had been killed by evil soul masters like the Death God Envoy, Zhang Peng. Even Yan Shaozhe had been found behaving intimately with the evil soul master Feng Ling during a recent raid on the Sun Moon Empire's border.
In the Sea God's Pavilion, no one hated evil soul masters more than he did.
After hearing Xuan Zi's words, Yan Shaozhe snorted coldly and immediately objected, "No. Tang Ya may be an evil soul master, but given her personality, do you really think she willingly became one?
She must have been forced into it. Furthermore, there is no evidence proving that she committed any crimes while she was the Holy Maiden of the Holy Spirit Cult.
If she only cultivated by killing soul beasts and did not harm innocent people, then from a human perspective, she is merely hostile toward soul beasts, not necessarily evil.
And considering Bei Bei's feelings, I believe we should show Tang Ya some leniency and treat her as a normal Shrek student."
His words were partly out of concern for Tang Ya and Bei Bei, but also out of resentment toward Xuan Zi. He still remembered how Xuan Zi had slandered him at the last Sea God's Pavilion meeting.
Now, seeing Xuan Zi targeting Tang Ya, he couldn't help but recall his own experience.
Mu En remained silent. To be honest, he agreed with Yan Shaozhe's reasoning. If they were to take harsh action against Tang Ya, how much pain would that cause Bei Bei? Shrek Academy was not a place that only upheld rules without considering human emotions.
Xuan Zi looked at Yan Shaozhe and sneered, "What will happen when the Shrek Monitoring Group learns about this? Yan Shaozhe, not everyone is as 'understanding' as you and will believe that Tang Ya never committed any crimes while in the Holy Spirit Cult.
Elder Mu, I propose that we have a Spirit type Titled Douluo examine Tang Ya's memories to see if she has committed any evil deeds. If she hasn't, then I agree with Yan Shaozhe she can be treated as a normal Shrek student. But if she has, then we must strike hard against her."
As soon as these words fell, the other elders exchanged glances.
After thinking for a moment, Mu En made the final decision, "No matter what, Tang Ya is still a student of our academy. Until it is confirmed that she has done something wrong, we should not punish her based on mere suspicion. Everything must be based on evidence.
As for investigating her memories, that would be an extreme act of distrust toward her. We will wait until Tang Ya regains her memories and then question her about her time in the Holy Spirit Cult and its internal workings.
Even in the worst case scenario if she really has committed crimes given her status as the Holy Maiden, we should protect her and use her against the Holy Spirit Cult rather than treating her as an enemy.
As for the Shrek Monitoring Group, we will keep Tang Ya's situation confidential for now. If we can't completely hide it, we will find a suitable excuse to appease them."
The elders fell silent for a moment before beginning to praise Elder Mu's wisdom.
Then, Elder Song spoke up, "By the way, Elder Mu, He Caitou made a significant contribution during the recent rescue mission. Without him, we wouldn't have been able to retrieve the hostages. According to the rules, we should reward him we must not let those who have earned merit feel unappreciated."
Mu En nodded, "Indeed. He Caitou deserves recognition for his achievements. Let's grant him a hundred thousand year soul bone.
Soul tools are the way of the future, and as the sole candidate in the Extreme Single Soldier Plan, He Caitou has the greatest potential among our younger generation to become a Rank 9 Soul Engineer.
We must invest in his development. This soul bone will not only increase his soul power but also enhance his physique and strength. Hopefully, he will become a Titled Douluo soon and eventually reach Rank 9 as a Soul Engineer."
Shrek Academy had stood for ten thousand years with a deep foundation. Though a hundred thousand year soul bone was a rare treasure, the academy could afford to give one away.
Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.
Ye Guyi and Ji Juechen led a group of white robed individuals into the academy, instantly drawing attention. However, Ye Guyi did not stop and headed straight for the Spirit Pagoda's tower.
Moments later, she, Ji Juechen, and the white robed group landed near the tower and quietly waited for Huo Yuhao to arrive.
Ye Guyi knew that the Pagoda Master possessed an incredibly strong spiritual sense. If he were present in the academy, he would certainly detect her return with these people and would come to meet them immediately.
After all, these white robed individuals all possessed angel martial souls, making them members of the Angel Clan.
She had fulfilled the task given to her by the Pagoda Master.
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