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The birth of the three little ones undoubtedly brought a lively atmosphere to the depths of the Blue Silver Forest.
Since Ye Wen was a god, and both Ah Yin and Bosenxi were already powerful in their own right, the three children were born with delicate, cherubic features—unlike ordinary newborns who appeared wrinkled and red.
This utterly melted the hearts of Ye Wen's direct disciples and even his registered disciples.
Even Dao Ba, the straight-laced "Iron Man," showed extraordinary care for the three little ones.
The happiest of all was Ye Buyi. He had fulfilled his wish of seeing the birth of his great-grandchildren but passed away not long after.
The decay of the physical body was inevitable, and Ye Wen collected Ye Buyi's soul, planning to resurrect him once he completed his grand mission.
With Bibi Dong ascending to the position of Pope, the long-dormant Tian Xing Academy made its first major move in years by establishing buildings called "Truth Bookstores" in the first-tier cities across the Douluo Continent.
While there were bookstores on the Douluo Continent that sold books, they were generally expensive. As a result, most people on the continent were illiterate, much like the feudal dynasties of Ye Wen's past life.
The Truth Bookstores sold advanced soul master books, but more notably, they offered a primer on the Douluo Continent's written language for just one silver coin. This primer was something Ye Wen had devised based on dictionaries from his previous life.
By mastering basic phonetic components, one could learn the pronunciation of characters and thereby gain literacy.
Surprisingly, this primer sold exceptionally well. Even the poorest villages would pool money to buy a copy.
Ye Wen also arranged for people to teach the pronunciation of these phonetic components.
For the common folk, literacy had always been a luxury. By giving them access to education, Ye Wen provided them with a glimmer of hope in the darkness. Even if they stopped farming, they could now seek clerical work in the city.
This primer became the best-selling book among all offerings.
Another popular book was one about basic physiological knowledge.
In the Douluo Continent, where medical knowledge was scarce, even nobles were unaware of concepts like menstruation.
Thus, the physiology book quickly gained popularity.
However, the most crucial aspect of these Truth Bookstores was the notice posted at their entrances:
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**Tian Xing Academy Recruitment Announcement**
**Moved by the incomplete state of soul master theory, Master Ye Wen of Tian Xing Academy is recruiting numerous soul masters specializing in theoretical knowledge to collaboratively compile a comprehensive compendium of soul master knowledge for the benefit of the soul master community.**
**A new organization for researchers, the Truth Pavilion, has been established.**
**As long as the applicant has not committed crimes or caused chaos on the Douluo Continent, the Truth Pavilion will offer protection.**
**This recruitment is divided into five academic levels, with positions awarded based on assessment results. There is no limit to the number of applicants, and the recruitment will remain open indefinitely.**
- **Are you frustrated by your lack of cultivation progress?**
- **Do you believe that strength is not everything in soul master cultivation?**
- **Do you want your name to be etched into the history of soul masters?**
**Then come! Tian Xing Academy welcomes all intelligent soul masters to apply. Entry and exit are free.**
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**Academic Levels and Requirements:**
- **Scholar:** Proficient in the foundational cultivation of soul masters and knowledgeable about soul beasts.
- **Bachelor:** Specialized in at least one theoretical system of soul master cultivation that can reach the Soul Sage level.
- **Doctor:** Specialized in multiple theoretical systems of soul master cultivation that can reach the Soul Sage level.
- **Grandmaster:** Possesses a complete, independently developed theoretical system of soul master cultivation, verified and proven successful, forming a distinct school of thought.
- **Sage:** Theories that can bring significant advancements to the entire soul master community.
*Note: Grandmasters and Sages may apply directly at higher levels. The first three levels require step-by-step assessment.*
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**Benefits of Academic Titles (Must join the Truth Pavilion; titles alone do not confer benefits):**
- **Scholar:** 10 gold spirit coins per month.
- **Bachelor:** 100 gold spirit coins per month.
- **Doctor:** 100 gold spirit coins per month, with an annual research subsidy of 10,000 gold coins.
- **Grandmaster:** 100 gold spirit coins per month, with an annual research subsidy of 100,000 gold coins.
- **Sage:** 1,000 gold spirit coins per month, with an annual research subsidy of 1 million gold coins, and eligibility to become the successor to the position of Head of the Truth Pavilion.*
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**Important Notice:** Once a theory passes the assessment, it will be compiled into a book and placed in the Truth Pavilion for future soul masters to reference.
This service is not free. Depending on the complexity of the theory, soul masters must pay varying amounts of gold spirit coins. Earnings are split 50/50 between the Truth Pavilion and the theory holder.
If the theory holder chooses to make their work freely available, the Truth Pavilion will distribute it across the continent without charge.
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Many soul masters did not understand the purpose behind Tian Xing Academy's actions. After all, Tian Xing Academy was already the number one soul master academy on the continent, and Ye Wen's reputation as a theoretical master was widely known.
However, the subsidies offered by the Truth Pavilion were undeniably tempting.
In the minds of most soul masters, very few people could even reach the second level, Bachelor. In this era, most soul master knowledge was monopolized by top-tier powers. Ordinary soul masters struggled daily just to survive and cultivate—where would they find the energy to study miscellaneous topics?
Reality reflected this.
Not far from Tian Xing Academy, atop a high mountain, the newly built Truth Pavilion stood empty, save for the theories Ye Wen had accumulated over the years. These theories had already become common knowledge on the continent.
Ye Wen looked upon his new creation with satisfaction.
Huo Rui, standing beside him, asked curiously,
"Master, what is the purpose of establishing the Truth Pavilion? If we're talking about fame in soul master research, you're already renowned across the continent. Why go through all this?"
Ye Wen did not answer directly but instead smiled meaningfully.
"Time will tell. You don't understand now, but you will in the future. It's not yet time to explain."
Though slightly annoyed by her master's cryptic response, Huo Rui obediently nodded.
Deep down, she believed that whatever Ye Wen did had a reason—it was just that she hadn't discovered it yet.
However, many astute individuals on the continent noticed that Ye Wen dared to name the highest degree of the Truth Pavilion "Sage"—a title traditionally associated with legendary figures of the Spirit Hall.
How would the Spirit Hall respond?
The Spirit Hall did not disappoint. Soon after, Bibi Dong personally announced in public:
"The Truth Pavilion founded by Master Ye Wen belongs to a neutral force.
It has made immense contributions to the soul master community. The legendary Sage who followed the Angel God would surely be pleased to see their title inherited by future generations.
Moreover, I believe Master Ye Wen fully deserves the title of Sage. For years, he has selflessly published numerous theories beneficial to soul master cultivation, as witnessed by all. If someone like Master Ye Wen doesn't qualify, then no one else does.
The Sage degree of the Truth Pavilion is officially recognized by the Spirit Hall. We will extend the same protection to Masters holding the Grandmaster and Sage degrees as the Truth Pavilion. Those who achieve the title of Sage will undoubtedly push the soul master community forward, and we cannot allow them to fall victim to malicious schemes."
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