Rebirth: Supreme Soul Master

He made no promises to them. However, his brief statement drew the attention of many disciples to the ongoing war between the academy and the benevolent families, and the dark soul master world.

Doing so can provide some assistance to the ongoing battle, helping the academy and family inflict more damage on the enemy.

William also wanted to gradually increase his authority within the academy. If a few disciples listened to him and offered their help, their achievements would be forever linked to him.

In this way, he could not only help the academy deal with the current war, but also make a name for himself.

As for adding other conditions or hints, it was to conceal his true purpose. Therefore, no one who reflects on his words later will be able to guess his real intention.

Only those who know him well, such as the academy's dean or the elders of the Dragon Clan, would understand the true purpose behind his words.

"Damn it! My class's grades are terrible this year!"

"I never go out to preach! I always teach!"

"I need to start building a team and going out more often."

"At least that's what he said, which means that the higher the mission record, the greater the chance!"

"A battle is underway? I've never heard of such a thing!"

"Are you hiding under a rock or something? The academy is waging a massive war against the surrounding dark soul masters!"

"I'll ask the academy to issue a mission to the mercenary division to help fight this battle. That way, I can kill two birds with one stone!"

"Yes, I'll help too!"

"I'll go with you and ask them too!"

Upon hearing this, most of the surrounding disciples began to discuss things that William had never thought of before.

Watching everything escalate before him, he couldn't help but smile wryly. "Human imagination is truly terrifying!" he muttered to himself, as he watched many people begin to surge back into the academy.

The area around the academy's main gate, which had been bustling with people, changed in less than half an hour. Most of the disciples had disappeared inside, either forming teams, suggesting the academy issue new tasks, or inquiring about their records in different classes.

"Tsk, he's really good at dealing with crowds." After everyone left, the space around William was cleared. Sarah said this as she led the others to her residence.

“I just have a knack for doing this,” William laughed. “At least they left without being disappointed.”

"But there are still too many people left." Lang looked around, referring to the many disciples who were still waiting.

They didn't approach them, nor did they try to annoy them with questions or anything like that. They were just there to watch the spectacle and had no interest in joining in.

“Let them be,” William said, guessing why these people were standing there. “Let’s get down to business… Did you invite them?”

Behind the four were forty disciples. William noticed that the strongest among them were all White-level Soul Masters, but White-level Soul Masters were actually quite rare.

His gaze lingered on the white-level soul masters, and his brows furrowed slightly.

“Well, what you want are outstanding, capable, trustworthy children with great potential, right?” Lang, the one who brought these children here, spoke up to clarify the situation and defend himself.

“But they’re all seven or eight years old!” William turned to Lang, as if blaming him for bringing them here.

“They need to see the world,” Peter also supported his friend.

“Their fate won’t be too bad,” Bailey’s gaze shifted between Lang, her young tribesmen, and William. “This mission won’t result in anyone’s death, right?”

“I don’t like taking care of other people,” Sarah’s stance was clearly against the three of them. As for John, he stood there without saying a word.

He brought with him a group of bronze disciples; they were all much older than William.

“They are Soul Masters just like us, and they deserve to see what the real world is like.” Berry took on the mission of confronting Sarah, who showed no weakness whatsoever.

“Hmph! Then I’ll ask you one question,” Sarah ignored the others and focused her gaze on William, “Is it safe to bring these children here? Is our mission really that simple?”

William sensed that Sarah had gotten wind of his choice in the mercenary division. He had to admit he was right.

however…

“In turbulent times,” he said slowly, “even children cannot escape death!”

“This…” His words surprised not only Sarah, but also the people who brought the children and the children themselves.

“Don’t get me wrong,” William’s gaze shifted from the White-level Soul Master to the others, “I don’t intend to safely escort anyone on a trip. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that we won’t go to a good place, nor that we won’t have a smooth and easy mission.”

“I will not take action to save anyone’s life, nor will I lead you out of danger. We are fighting a terrible enemy, and death will come upon us many times. Remember my words, whoever comes with me will go.” Before taking that step with me, sign his death sentence and leave his will.

His eyes were cold and ruthless, as if he were the terrible enemy he had spoken of. William's words were not just directed at the White-level Soul Masters, but at everyone, even the five he had initially chosen.

"So...if you truly love your life, go back, go back, live in peace with your people and friends, and don't come with me. The last thing I want to see is that lingering look in your eyes." This world is in the midst of a difficult battle we are about to face.