World Affairs

"As you know the Federation Headquarters was attacked and destroyed by an Ape Spirit Beast. With the Captial City, Mingdu being turned into a massive crater and under ten percent of the population indeed survived." Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to nod his head.

"Well, that isn't just it, as it wasn't only the headquarters that suffer but also the Federation main fighting force." Said Yun Ming.

"Well, of course, it did attack the main headquarter-"

"That is not what I mean." Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to slightly arch his brow.

"Do you know about the War God Hall?" Questioned Yun Ming and then sighing once he saw Tang Wulin shook his head.

"To summarize, the War God Hall represents the force trained and cultivated by the Federation. The members in War God Hall's receive the Federation's resources and support so they can become strong. But of course, benefits like this would require them to also give back to the Federation. Which is why if the Federation ever encounters danger the members must come to help and defend it."Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to nod his head.

"So what your saying is that the War God Temples suffered too?"

"Yes, but it wasn't from their members dying or being injured but their War Gods. The War Gods can be considered a force similar to the Shrek Seven Monsters or Monster Academy Heavenly Kings in term of status. They are the strongest force of the War God Temple with there being eighteen of them and all of them are experts maintaining the rank of Title Douluo. Yet eight of their members died and the others were severely injured."Said Yun Ming.

"So the Federation...Is vastly weaker now?"

"Yes but it's not just them but also the Spirit Pagoda, the Tang Sect and even Shrek." Said Yun Ming with a sigh.

"I understand the Spirit Pagoda but Shrek and Tang Sect is at that point? I thought you all were protected by the Gold Tr-"

"I see now." Said Tang Wulin as he realizes what Yun Ming meant, as Shrek got weaker from the weakening of the Gold Tree.

"Yes, with the weakening of the Gold Tree, Shrek has lost one of its most valuable trump cards. That isn't even including the loss of most of our elders who were apart of the Sea God Pavilion and the students. But that is not just it as it seems that the Federation God Slayer weapons were destroyed in the rampage of the Ape."

"Only the leaders know about this?" Questioned Tang Wulin causing Yun Ming to nod his head.

"Right now, the Douluo Continent is at its weakest with its strongest force being beaten and defeated. The only reason that the other continents don't try and capitalize on this moment is because of their overwhelming fear of the Spirit Beast that caused this. Also, God Slayer weapons they believed is around."Said Yun Ming with a sigh.

He didn't know how to feel about the fact, that the beast that almost destroyed Shrek was one of the reasons that kept other forces at bay. But right now, he can't be picky as they have to use this time to reconstruct what they have lost before it's too late.

"But that isn't just it." Said Yun Ming with a grimace.

"You know about the Evil Soul Masters right?" Questioned Yun Ming.

"Yes." Said Tang Wulin.

Tang Wulin recalled it was said that the evil soul masters use an alternative way to cultivate. Whether it be from using the dead body of a person, souls or even an infant to cultivate it didn't matter to them.

The greatest appeal about their methods was it allowed them to develop their Spirit Power much faster than the normal Spirits Masters. But of course, the trade-off was the higher levels being way harder.

"Tell me something, do you know the greatest way that an evil soul master cultivates?" Questioned Yun Ming.

"Isn't that from th-"

Tang Wulin eyes widen before he could conclude his sentence, causing Yun Ming to sigh.

"Exactly, right now at this particular moment, the continent is filled with despair and suffering. Not only that but the people are still trembling in fear from the beasts that are lying in hiding. Combine all of that with the fact that the tension between spirit beasts and humanity has gotten even worse. It's not amiss to say, this continent is filled with the most malicious type of energy ever in history."Said Yun Ming, causing Tang Wulin to nod.

"Meaning right now, the Evil Soul Masters are at their strongest."Said Tang Wulin as the pieces started to come together.

The evil soul masters cultivation thrives on all negative energies that appear in the world. Through the actions of the Calamity, the continent was quite literally filled with a lot of negative energy. It was so bad that Tang Wulin was able to sense it from Tenrou City.

Gu Yue told him that some of the spirit beasts in the Star Dou Forest had to go deeper inside of it. This was so they would not be affected by the negative energy. That gives an example of how strong and widespread the negative energy was at the moment.

"Yes, the evil soul master will not only be able to cultivate way faster than any soul masters now. But also, they may just be the strongest force on the continent. As recently we were brought down to the bottom, while they had thousands of years to recover and strengthen themselves in the shadow."Said Yun Ming.

"...Do you think they might war and tension between humanity and spirit beas-"

"Yes." Said Yun Ming before Tang Wulin could finish his words.

"You have to understand, cultivating for the evil soul masters is almost impossible the higher the reach in their cultivation. Combine that with their burning hatred of the other soul masters, they just might incite the war between Humanity and Spirit Beast. I wouldn't be surprised if they started a war against the Douluo Continent people. Doing this so they could weaken us and give the Spirit Beast a chance to attack us." Said Yun Ming with a sigh.

At the moment, all he is seeing his countless forces pointing their weapons at humanity. Whether that be the Spirit Beast in Star Dou Forest, the other continents which have been silent for a while now or the Evil Soul masters who have the biggest reason to compete.

That wasn't even putting the three beasts that shocked the whole world.

'Not only that but there is also them...' Thought Yun Ming with an anxious frown on his face.

"What about Star Luo Continent?"

"No information, as from what I heard. They seem to have gone on lockdown, although they did send some of their students to join the festival."Said Yun Ming with a sigh.

With the lockdown of Star Luo Continent, it seems like only the Dou Ling Empire was the only one that seems to be staying strong.

"Now what do you know about these beasts." Said Yun Ming and as Tang Wulin was about to speak, his body shook.

"Where do I start?" Tang Wulin questioned in thought. He begins with where he disappeared to for the year and a half, he went missing. He knew he would have to be honest to a point if he wanted Yun Ming to comprehend just what they were dealing with.

He told them his trip to the past without really explaining how or why he was sent back. He told him of the humans back then calling the beast Calamities and how they were a force of nature. He told him about he found out they were all Spirit Beast who ventured on to the path of the gods.

Tang Wulin also decided to talk about the condition of the Douluo plane and the effect on nature that the humans are having.

"...So they are Spirit Beast who became gods from the past."Mutter Yun Ming with a sigh.

If Shrek, Spirit Pagoda and the Federation wasn't simultaneously almost destroyed at the same time by these beasts, he wouldn't dare to believe in Tang Wulin story. As what kind of a story was Tang Wulin trying to get him to buy?

Beings from a billion years ago? Beings who become gods? Beings who should have died back in the past? And yet somehow, they were able to appear on the Douluo Continent a billion years after their supposed death?

Even someone like Yun Ming who has explored the world and saw all kinds of things in his life could never have thought of something like that. And he had lived for over two hundred years as the Sea God Pavilion Master.

Yet!

It made so much sense as only a God could treat the experts of the Spirit Pagoda, Federation, and Shrek as nothing but flies. Is there anyone in this Era that could say they would be able to kill a God, let alone be able to harm one?

Of course, there was none! For that was nothing but fantasy and illusions as the powers of the gods were truly too monstrous. There were stories of the Great Tang San battle between the two Gods of the Spirit Hall after he had become the Sea God.

Their battle was said to reshape the whole landscape and shook the entire earth. With no other spirit master being able to help, in fear of dying from a casual attack of the gods.

And now there were three gods in this world, without anyone being able to keep them in check. If that wasn't bad enough, from what Tang Wulin told him.

The Douluo Plane is in danger of going extinct, and it was most of their faults.

"...Ok, now what this about Shrek destruction." Said Yun Ming as he did his best to calm down while thinking about plans for the future.

"To get back to this time, I had to..."

Tang Wulin told Yun Ming about Yggdrasil and about how it was related to the Gold Tree. Yun Ming became shell-shocked at such existence but then he became even more as Tang Wulin told him about the vision the tree showed him.

"Shrek was attacked! It was also destroyed by the God Slayer weapons! I was also there, but I couldn't stop it!"Shouted Yun Ming in shock and anger with his aura leaking out that caused even Tang Wulin to slightly raise a brow.

'So he is stronger than Alba.' Thought Tang Wulin as he felt the terrifying pressure of Yun Ming.

"Yes, I'm not sure if it was the God Slaying weapons. But it seemed to be the only weapon capable of breaking through the Gold Tree barrier and kill all of you." Said Tang Wulin causing Yun Ming to slowly nod his head.

"And you said, we were attacked by people in black robes?" Questioned Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to nod his head.

'...Somone how someone was able to gain the God Slayer weapons from the Federation and be able to fill up not one but two of them.'

'Just what kind of-.'

"To think it would be them." Mutter Yun Ming as his eyes narrowed in anger and rage.

"You have an idea?" Questioned Tang Wulin.

"The most likely candidate would be the Holy Spirit Cult."Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to slightly narrow his eyes.

Mu Ye told him, they were the most likely one that would be crazy enough to do something as use the God Slayer weapons and sacrifice their member for revenge.

"Just who is the Holy Spirit Cult?" Questioned Tang Wulin.

"They are a mysterious sect that has existed for more than ten thousand years. They consist of evil soul masters that are criminals who do evil activities of all kinds." Said, Yun Ming.

"They caused a catastrophe to mankind during the Era of the Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao. Which led him and the other devils of Shrek on a campaign to destroy them. As for what the main goal was? No one knows for sure, although I wouldn't be surprised if it was to incite negative energy in the world."Said Yun Ming causing Tang Wulin to nod his head.

As the destruction of Shrek Academy would have shaken and frightened the Douluo Continent itself. Just how many would have been scared at the actions of the Holy Church actions? How many would be wondering if they were next?

Just the constant thought and fearfulness would cause any force to go mad.

"But I doubt it was just them, as they never could have gotten the God Slaying weapons without us knowing about it." Said Yun Ming in deep contemplation.

"You know who would help them?" Questioned Tang Wulin and with Yun Ming nodding his hed.

"I have a few in mind but from what has happened so far..." Said Yun Ming before shaking his head.

'Just great, even more, weapons are being pointed at the safety of the continent.' Thought Yun Ming as the strength of humanity was instantly cut as he begins thinking about the hidden enemies.

'To think these Calamities would bring fortune and even save Shrek Academy, yet at the cost of the continent.' Thought Yun Ming as the irony wasn't lost on him.

'Just what are they planning.' Thought Yun Ming before narrowing his eyes Tang Wulin.

"Are you sure you don't know any method to help the Gold Tree?" Questioned Yun Ming as he knew he couldn't treat Tang Wulin like a youth anymore.

'This brat luck and fortune are way too werid.' Thought Yun Ming.

"Unless you have an abundant amount of life energy ar-"

"You need life energy?" Questioned Yun Ming with his eyes liting up causing Tang Wulin to narrow his eyes and for Sleipnir to tilt her head in surprise.

"...Yes"

Yun Ming then smiled, causing Tang Wulin further narrow his eyes even more. He didn't know why but that smile reminds him of Zeref when he wanted him to do something tedious.

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"You didn't want to participate?" Question Mu Bao'er as she glances at her daughter.

"Mom, do you believe Wulin would be the type of guy who would participate in this?" Questioned Mu Xi with a twitch of her lip.

"I guess not." Said Mu Bao'er with a light laugh as she recalls the stories Lang Yue told her about Wulin.

"I tried asking him to do it, so we can all join in on the fun but he said he had other things to do." Said Xu Xiaoyan with a sigh of disappointment.

"But Wulin did say he would enjoy the Sea God Festival with you guys after he was done." Said Xu Lizhi with a chuckle.

"He did? I guess that brat is learning the ability to be considerate."Said Mu Chen with a chuckle.

The girl's lips twitch as they didn't necessarily disagree with Mu Chen's assessment. But then again Wulin was trying.

"Besides this main event is for Xie Xie and Yuanen Yehui." Said Mu Xi causing Mu Bao'er eyes to slightly widen.

"Oh right, she is the only one that your little boyfriend didn't capture." Said Mu Bao'er with her smile growing bigger as she saw the blush on her daughter's cheeks.

"Mom!" Shouted Mu Xi with a blush on her face while the Mu Bao'er only laugh. It also didn't help that Yue Zhengyu and Xu Lizhi were shifting nervously.

"I wonder if he will be alright." Said Wu Siduo as she shifts her gaze around.

"Your talking about Xie Xie?" Questioned Ye Xinglan and received a nod from Wu Siduo.

"He should be fine."Said Ye Xinglan.

"But then again this is Xie Xie." Said Xu Xiaoyan with a giggle causing all of them to fall silent.