Hum—!
A powerful humming sound of Energy formed a visible ripple that spread outwards. Under everyone's gaze, that silver radiance tree seed took root and sprouted at a speed visible to the naked eye, then broke through the soil, growing one meter, ten meters, one hundred meters... until it reached hundreds of meters in height!
In just a moment, a giant silver radiance tree, its entire body shimmering with a luster like mithril and its branches and leaves flowing with brilliant silver radiance and endless streams of data, stood in the original location of the Golden Ancient Tree!
Almost the moment the giant tree took shape, everyone could clearly feel that the Energy in the surrounding world had begun to become dense and active. This feeling was similar to what the Golden Ancient Tree had once brought them, only it carried a precise and cold sensation, completely different from the feeling of life and light that the Golden Ancient Tree possessed. However, there was no doubt that this silver radiance tree was likely an existence on the same level as the Golden Ancient Tree.
The crowd was filled with suspicion and uncertainty as they looked at the cold figure in the center of the field.
Facing everyone's gaze, Zhang Lexuan's expression remained calm and waveless as she spoke indifferently: "This tree is named 'silver radiance tree'."
Zhang Lexuan did not say much, only telling them the name, but that was already enough. The elder masters looked at the giant tree before them, which radiated strange silver radiance and possessed a vast and majestic aura. Though shocked, they did not feel too much worry. After all, the decision to plant this tree had been approved by Mu En, and since Mu En had endorsed it, there likely wouldn't be any problems. This was the credibility Mu En had accumulated over more than a hundred years, which everyone was convinced of. Furthermore, this tangible change in Energy concentration could not be faked.
Zhang Lexuan stood quietly in place. Unlike others who only perceived that the Energy had become denser, as a user with Advanced privileges of the "Spiritual Pivot", she could clearly feel that with the complete formation of the "silver radiance tree", a more stable local "Spiritual Pivot Network" was rapidly expanding with this as the center, and her privileges were updated and strengthened accordingly.
Her mind stirred, and following her prepared plan, she input a command into the "silver radiance tree". The next moment, to the surprise of the crowd, the silver-colored trunk and leaves of the giant tree, which had originally been flowing with streams of data, began to change color rapidly, turning into a dazzling gold. Its form also adjusted slightly, and the way its branches and leaves stretched, as well as the radiance it emitted overall, gradually transformed toward the Golden Ancient Tree of the past.
Looking at this familiar yet strange golden giant tree, the elder masters present could not help but breathe a sigh of relief. Over the past period, Sea God Island had been completely locked down. Although the Mingmeng Chamber of Commerce cooperated with the blockade, preventing relevant information from spreading completely, the existence of the Golden Ancient Tree itself was simply too conspicuous, making it inevitable that problems would be detected by spies from other forces.
Now that there was this "Golden Ancient Tree" capable of passing for the real one, at least in appearance, it could dispel external doubts to the greatest extent and maintain the surface stability of Shrek. The crowd's minds eased slightly, but the next moment, Mu En spoke abruptly, his voice calm yet unquestionable: "From today on, I am stepping down as the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, and Zhang Lexuan will succeed me."
As his words fell, the whole place fell silent. Everyone was stunned for a moment, and some even doubted if they had heard correctly, as this was simply too sudden. But the next moment, Mu En manipulated his wheelchair to turn around slowly, his gaze, carrying invisible pressure, sweeping across the faces of every elder master present, and he repeated indifferently: "Who agrees? Who opposes?"
The majesty belonging to a Limit Douluo spread out, reminding everyone of the meeting inside the Sea God Pavilion last time where Xuan Zi was beaten to a pulp by Du Busi. The elder masters looked at each other, not daring to speak for a moment. However, under Mu En's gaze and the deterrence of Zhang Lexuan's seven-black, two-red spirit ring configuration, all objections eventually turned into silence.
"...Yes, Elder Mu."
The scattered, eventually uniform, responses rang out. With this, Zhang Lexuan officially succeeded to the position of Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, becoming the youngest helmsman in the ten thousand-year history of Shrek Academy.
Zhang Lexuan's expression was calm; she had anticipated all of this long ago.
Without too many platitudes, Zhang Lexuan began to exercise her power as the Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion methodically, according to the plan she had prepared in advance. In the past, there might have been people who would object or raise other opinions, but now, having truly taken over the position of Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, all opposition turned into obedience. Now, she wanted to completely mold Shrek into the shape she envisioned.
Mu En did not stay long. After Zhang Lexuan began to exercise her authority, he silently manipulated his wheelchair and chose to leave. The current Zhang Lexuan no longer needed him to stand behind her as a deterrent. That seven-black, two-red spirit ring configuration was more powerful than any words and was enough to deter anyone with ulterior motives. He could finally retire, at least on the surface.
Calmly driving his wheelchair, Mu En entered the interior of the "silver radiance tree". Due to Zhang Lexuan's specific control, its internal structure was basically the same as the previous Golden Ancient Tree. For example, the quiet room he had often used inside the Golden Ancient Tree was basically recreated one-to-one.
Entering the quiet room, Mu En followed the guidance in the contract and directly connected his consciousness to the "silver radiance tree".
The next moment, he felt a wisp of his consciousness being pulled away, and then it seemed to pass through a silver-radiance-colored tunnel, shuttling between massive streams of data information. Finally, he arrived in a boundless, pure white space. The space was empty, save for a youth standing quietly in front. Beside him, the young girl dressed in a white and green dress was playing with interest with a semi-transparent, azure-blue operation panel in front of her.
The youth looked at him with a faint smile on his face: "Long time no see, Elder Mu."
Mu En paused slightly, then slowly said: "Long time no see, Your Excellency."
Pausing slightly, Mu En did not make small talk but went straight to the point: "Your Excellency, I do not know what exactly you want me to do?"
Kong Mingan did not answer immediately. The azure-blue semi-transparent panel appeared following his will. He reached out and tapped on the screen, and a stream of light shot toward Mu En: "The item has been sent. Take a look."
Mu En paused and discovered that the interface of the "Spiritual Pivot Network" had naturally unfolded. At this moment, on the interface, a special link flickering with a faint light occupied the center, incredibly conspicuous. Mu En looked up at Kong Mingan with some uncertainty. The latter nodded slightly. Mu En immediately understood. With a movement of his consciousness, he clicked the link.
The next moment, an emotionless, electronically synthesized voice rang directly in his consciousness:
[Spiritual Pivot User: "Mu En"]
[Identity verification passed, relevant privileges have been granted, "Player" identity is being conferred...]
[Conferral successful, "ling shu clone" is beginning construction.]
[Player "Mu En", welcome to "Spirit Realm"]
(End of Chapter)
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