Chapter 56: Enrollment Declaration for Healing Soul Masters
"Amazing technique!" Qian Xunji praised. "By this time tomorrow, this young man's wound will be fully healed without a single hidden injury. After some rest, he should regain full function in his arm, just like before."
The nearby crowd, hearing the Pope himself commend this technique, gasped in astonishment. The Douluo Continent had suffered from a lack of effective medicine for too long.
Qian Xunji's lips curled into a satisfied smile, for he had already conceived a plan to further encourage Ye Wen's neutrality by positioning him apart from both empires. Holding Ye Wen's hand aloft, he enhanced his voice with soul power, ensuring everyone could hear.
"Rejoice, followers of the Angel God! After years of dedicated research, Master Ye Wen has developed a complete medical system and is now committed to training Healing Soul Masters who will serve across the entire continent. Citizens of every nation will one day receive healing from those taught by Master Ye Wen himself. Let us cheer for this extraordinary achievement!"
Cheers erupted as the crowd celebrated this announcement. Observers from both empires quickly grasped Qian Xunji's strategy; by making Ye Wen's mission continental, any favoritism toward one nation would result in backlash from the other.
This move aligned perfectly with Ye Wen's intentions; staying neutral would allow him the freedom to focus on his work without being embroiled in political struggles. Now, with thousands present, Ye Wen seized the moment to further build his reputation, projecting his voice confidently over the crowd.
"The Pope speaks true! As long as I live, I vow to spread Healing Soul Master practices across the continent. Not only will they treat injuries, but in time, they'll cure common illnesses too. I've already developed effective treatments for colds, infections, bruises, and stomach illnesses, among others. I pledge to make these affordable, ensuring even the most ordinary family can access such care. My goal is to see everyone live a healthy, full life without the shadow of disease cutting their years short!"
The arena fell silent as the crowd absorbed his words then burst into thunderous applause. Though there were many soul masters present, most of the crowd were civilians. Even living in the safety of Spirit City, illness still plagued their lives. Hearing Ye Wen's declaration felt like a ray of hope, dispelling their long held fears.
Other powers were similarly stunned by Ye Wen's speech. Illness, after all, affected everyone even the most powerful soul masters could fall ill, disease showing no respect for strength or rank. It was clear now that Ye Wen's contributions extended far beyond theories; he was pushing boundaries in medical practices and knowledge that could transform the continent.
Afterward, Ye Wen and the leaders reconvened in Spirit Hall's council chamber to discuss the specifics of Healing Soul Master development. Ye Wen made his requirements clear:
Unrestricted Recruitment: Trained Healing Soul Masters could be freely recruited by any faction, but forced conscription was forbidden.
Employment Choices: Graduates who wished to join Ye Wen's Heavenly Journey Clinic could do so without interference. However, Healing Soul Masters could still be recruited for wartime services, with the stipulation that each clinic would retain at least one Healing Soul Master to continue serving local civilians.
Combat Rules: On the battlefield, Healing Soul Masters would wear uniforms with a distinctive Blue Silver Grass cross emblem. No soldier or soul master was to harm or kill them, except if they directly engaged in combat. Violations would prompt Spirit Hall intervention, including extracting affected Healing Soul Masters and ceasing care for offenders.
Ye Wen had essentially adapted the core principles of the Geneva Conventions to protect his future Healing Soul Masters. While some looped the clauses, Ye Wen knew any covert schemes targeting Healing Soul Masters would ultimately drive practitioners to return under his care.
Most powers, though slightly uncomfortable with Spirit Hall's protective clause, accepted these conditions since the advantages outweighed any drawbacks. The presence of Healing Soul Masters on battlefields, after all, meant a second chance at survival. They had seen Su Qiaoqiao's impressive work; her techniques promised to restore severed limbs and safeguard against long term injury, revolutionizing battlefield care.
For his Heavenly Journey Advanced Soul Academy, Ye Wen chose a combined elementary intermediate advanced curriculum similar to that of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, although only the initial levels would focus exclusively on Healing Soul Masters. Ye Wen's emphasis on patient, intricate studies meant that only those dedicated to healing could take up the profession. The high level classes, however, would open to all qualifying soul masters provided they met strict criteria for character.
Ye Wen further specified that Healing Soul Masters would mainly be those with Needle and Blue Silver Grass martial souls. Observing Su Qiaoqiao and Lan Lan, the council members understood this choice. Both martial souls were generally of low power and limited soul force, often considered too weak to be practical in battle. Now, however, they would become invaluable. Soul masters possessing these "useless" souls would be transformed into sought after talents, particularly for army support.
With substantial funding from the two empires, the Heavenly Journey Academy was completed within just three months. Inspecting it for the first time, Ye Wen was amazed by the speed of the construction. In his previous life, a project of this magnitude would have taken at least a year or two.
For now, the academy stood empty, as the annual soul awakening ceremonies were still some time off. However, both empires had already begun gathering children with Blue Silver Grass and Needle martial souls, preparing to send them to Ye Wen's academy. It was a rare opportunity to make something precious from what was once dismissed as worthless.
(End of Chapter)
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