Shrek Academy, Sea God Pavilion conference hall. The academy's highest elders were gathered around the round table.
Temporarily acting as the Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Xuan Zi sat at the head of the table, full of vigor and with bright, energetic eyes. He didn't look the slightest bit like a man over two hundred years old.
The reason Xuan Zi was in such high spirits was entirely due to the great battle against the evil soul masters in Star Luo City one month ago.
That battle in Star Luo City had been the largest-scale war since the holy war against the Sun Moon Empire four thousand years prior.
Before and after the war, the three empires of the Douluo Continent had gathered a three-digit number of Title Douluo and more than thirty Super Douluo.
Moreover, the enemy had been an evil soul master organization led by two Ultimate Douluo. The sheer number of powerhouses was simply appalling.
The battle in Star Luo City was later named the "Demon-Suppressing War" and was destined to be recorded in the annals of history.
As the Master of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion, Xuan Zi had played an enormous role in this war.
He had led Shrek Academy's experts alongside the various great powers of the continent to jointly suppress the evil soul masters. It would not be an exaggeration to say that Xuan Zi had been one of the primary leaders of this great war. He had truly earned a great face.
Now, throughout the entire continent, who did not know the name of the Taotie Douluo, Xuan Zi?
After this war, Shrek Academy had reaped both fame and benefits. Not only had they suffered almost no losses, but their prestige on the Douluo Continent had instead soared.
At present, Xuan Zi and the Body Sect's Sect Leader, Du Busi, were jointly known as the Twin Heroes of the Continent.
Thanks to this war, Xuan Zi had completely swept away the previous gloom of failing to protect the inner court disciples. No longer did he wallow in self-abandonment; he was living a second life. With a better mindset, he naturally became more spirited.
Even his attire and grooming were no longer the sloppy, beggar-like mess they once were.
The tattered gray robe had been replaced by a clean, well-fitted white robe, and his previously disheveled hair was now neatly combed.
Combined with his invigorated spirit, he looked completely reliable.
The topic of this Sea God Pavilion meeting was to discuss the aftermath of the Demon-Suppressing War, as well as the reclusive Body Sect finally stepping into the light of the world.
Especially the latter—the Body Sect—was the main focus of this meeting.
Although the Body Sect had previously joined forces with Shrek Academy against Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, the relationship between the Body Sect and Shrek Academy was, in truth, far from good. There was considerable enmity between them.
The Dragon God Douluo, Mu En, had killed the previous Sect Leader of the Body Sect, Du Bisi. Even earlier, Shrek Academy and the Body Sect had clashed over the beast tide from the Star Dou Great Forest.
The two sides had accumulated deep grudges over the years. The only reason they had worked together against the Holy Spirit Cult was that evil soul masters were the common enemy of the continent—everyone had to exterminate them.
Only for that reason had the Body Sect set aside their grievances and allied with Shrek Academy and numerous other sects.
Now that the Holy Spirit Cult had been beaten into a corner and could barely survive, the problem was more or less resolved. With the Holy Spirit Cult dealt with, the Body Sect and Shrek Academy would naturally go their separate ways.
Inside the Sea God Pavilion conference hall.
Xuan Zi spoke loudly: "Everyone already knows the topics for this Sea God Pavilion meeting in advance. Feel free to voice any good opinions or ideas you have."
Because Xuan Zi wasn't particularly skilled in certain areas, whenever something came up, he would discuss it thoroughly with the members of the Sea God Pavilion before making a decision.
This way, he could avoid making any incorrect decisions that might affect Shrek Academy.
The number two figure of the Martial Soul Department, Elder Lin, said: "In this Demon-Suppressing War, although our Shrek Academy lost two titled Douluo elders, our academy's prestige on the continent has greatly increased.
After the war, eleven major powers that each possess a Title Douluo have proactively requested to establish closer ties with us.
Several sects have even sent their outstanding younger generation to study at Shrek Academy.
This is an excellent opportunity for Shrek Academy to expand its influence."
The Dean of the Martial Soul Department, Cai Mei'er, nodded and said, "Previously, the young sect masters of the Mysterious Underworld Sect and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were already studying at Shrek Academy.
Now the young sect masters of the Heavenly Dragon Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect will also come to study at Shrek Academy. This is truly worth celebrating."
"…"
After summarizing the influence and gains from the Great War, the topic shifted to the Body Sect.
As a reclusive sect, the Body Sect had previously only hunted soul beasts and otherwise stayed within their own territory, rarely venturing out.
But after this war, the Body Sect publicly announced that they were coming out of seclusion and had formed a deep alliance with the Heavenly Soul Empire, becoming the empire's guardian sect.
This major news had put considerable pressure on Shrek Academy.
After all, the enmity between the Body Sect and Shrek Academy was no small matter. Now that the Body Sect had emerged, it was very possible that Du Busi would bring the sect's experts to Shrek Academy to settle the score for his elder brother.
Although the Body Sect's foundation was inferior to Shrek Academy's, their strength was nothing to scoff at.
Especially now, when Shrek Academy had no Ultimate Douluo holding the fort—if it really came to an all-out fight with the Body Sect, it was truly impossible to say who would win.
Elder Song lowered her eyes, thought for a moment, then said gravely: "The Body Sect's cooperation with our Shrek Academy this time against the evil soul masters was probably just to demonstrate their strength to the various powers of the continent and prepare for coming out of seclusion."
Xian Lin'er said, "Mother is right. I was wondering why the Body Sect suddenly became so kind-hearted. So that was their real intention."
Seeing both his wife and mother-in-law speak, Qian Duoduo naturally had to stand on the same side.
Qian Duoduo coughed twice: "I think the Body Sect coming out of seclusion and becoming the guardian sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire might be because they learned of Elder Mu's passing and their ambitions have swelled.
The previous Body Sect Leader, Du Bisi, wanted to defeat Elder Mu and use Shrek Academy as a stepping stone to become the continent's strongest sect.
This Du Busi is exactly like his brother—both want to step on Shrek Academy."
Xuan Zi slightly nodded: "Duoduo's words are not without reason.
I've dealt with that old poison monster before. He's arrogant and looks down on everyone.
He has always believed that body, soul martial spirits are the best in the world and that all other martial souls are inferior. With his personality, I wouldn't be surprised if one day he really brings people to attack Shrek Academy."
"Elder Xuan, there's no need to worry too much," the healing-type Super Douluo Elder Zhuang calmly said. "Although the Body Sect is powerful, their foundation is insufficient. Without an Ultimate Douluo, they are still not qualified to threaten our Shrek Academy."
Lin Huiqun nodded in agreement and smiled: "Our Shrek Academy once produced a god. For the Body Sect to surpass Shrek Academy, they're still ten thousand years too early.
Moreover, with the Golden Ancient Tree here, unless a god personally descends, Shrek Academy is absolutely safe!"
Just as the Sea God Pavilion meeting was proceeding in full swing, suddenly, the heaven and earth vital energy trembled, and ripples appeared on the teacups on the table.
Xuan Zi abruptly stood up: "What's going on?"
The next moment, the light suddenly dimmed. An asphyxiating pressure abruptly appeared, and everyone's expressions changed dramatically.
At the same time, above Shrek Academy, a silver-white spatial rift silently tore open, like a ferocious wound ripping across the sky.
Wang Chen stepped out of it. Ripples spread beneath his feet in the void, and behind him, the phenomenon of the sun and moon shining together instantly enveloped the entire Shrek Academy.
In that instant, heaven and earth changed color; even the sunlight was blocked, and boundless pressure swept in all directions.
Wang Chen looked down upon Shrek Academy and murmured, "From this day forth, the continent shall have no more Shrek Academy!"
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