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However, all of this was still discovered by the members of the Spirit Pagoda secretly stationed in this area...

As they watched the scientists ahead spreading out and continuously exploring, a question arose in their minds...

"These people seem to be... members of the federation? What are they doing here at these ruins??"

"Strange, for so many years, no one except people from Shrek Academy had come here. How could federation members come to such a place!"

"Yes, we have been stationed here for so long, seeing the same faces every day. It really is somewhat unsettling to suddenly see so many unfamiliar people!"

"Wait, everyone, look closely. The one at the front, seems to be the Federation's War God Ao Rui, what exactly is it that has brought him here personally for an escort!"

"Not sure, but it's clear they are exploring something, perhaps... there is more to this ruin than meets the eye. Let's keep watching and go back to report to the Pagoda Master once we find something!"

"Hiss... such a strong presence exists, we might as well leave quickly, otherwise, we might be discovered!"

Initially, they had also been discovered by the powerful members of Shrek Academy, but since this place was very special, the other party didn't make much of it!

But these guys now, they are people from the rival federation, if discovered, who knows if they could save their own lives!

With this statement, everyone started wavering...

Clearly, they were all unsure of the consequences if they were discovered...

The man leading them pondered deeply and then firmly decided, "In my opinion, we should leave first, report this matter to the Pagoda Master, and let him make the decision!!"

They must leave quickly while they were still undiscovered!

If it's too late, they won't be able to escape!

This statement immediately received agreement from the others...

Following that, they tried to slow their pace as much as possible and left the ruins...

Since they had soul tools that concealed their aura, they didn't cause any disturbance...

However, with War God Ao Rui's level 98 soul power, his powerful spiritual power still sensed something...

He looked towards the location where the Spirit Pagoda members were a few minutes ago, puzzled he said, "Just now... was someone secretly watching? Could it be someone from Shrek Academy?"

"Forget it, no matter whose forces they are from, as long as they don't disturb the research, let's pretend we didn't see anything!"

After all, it was impossible to judge if the other party deliberately exposed themselves to attract his attention!

Seeing this, the members of the federation cautiously asked, "War God Ao Rui, what happened just now? Why were you constantly staring in that direction!"

That gaze, so sharp that even they felt a bit terrified!

Ao Rui came back to his senses and didn't explain to the former, but casually covered up with a phrase...

"It's nothing, just that it seems a bit too quiet here!"

He then loudly commanded, "Everyone, focus! Continue with your duties and don't let anyone approach. Notify me at once if there's any disturbance!"

Hopefully, those guys who just left won't bring any trouble!

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Seeing Di Tian and Bi Ji suddenly appear by the door, Gu Yuena did not raise her head as she asked, "Di Tian, Bi Ji, why have you both come together? Is there something wrong?"

These days, their frequency of visiting her had become a bit too much!

She wanted some peace to handle the internal affairs of the Spirit Pagoda!

At these words, Di Tian and Bi Ji looked at each other, their expressions intensely solemn...

Gu Yuena realized something was amiss and also lifted her eyes towards them, "What happened? Your expressions have suddenly turned so grim!"

Research on artificial spirit beasts had advanced once again, so their emotions shouldn't be like this!

Di Tian took a deep breath and explained, "My Lord, the people we placed in the ruins just sent us a message."

Gu Yuena was puzzled and asked, "Ruins? Di Tian, what do you mean?"

She did not remember having sent anyone to any ruins!

Di Tian patiently replied, "My Lord, 'ruins' is just a shorthand. The specific location is actually the battlefield left behind after your Teacher Xu and the Abyssal Emperor fought!"

"Because the damage was so severe, it's no different from ruins!"

Bi Ji nodded in agreement and added, "Yes… Di Tian and I had stationed people there years ago, but since nothing had happened, we didn't inform you!"

Gu Yuena suddenly realized, "Ah, I see, the ruins left after Teacher Xu and the Abyssal Emperor fought? If I'm not mistaken, that place should now belong to Shrek Academy, right?"

Di Tian nodded affirmatively, "Indeed, Shrek Academy spent a considerable sum to acquire it!"

Gu Yuena showed understanding and continued, "So you just said that the people stationed in the ruins sent a message, what is it?"

Bi Ji responded before anyone else, "According to their report, the federation covertly dispatched a team to the ruins, led by none other than War God Ao Rui of the War God Hall!"

"If we hadn't stationed people in advance, we might still be kept in the dark!"

Gu Yuena furrowed her brow, "Since it's a ruin, there shouldn't be anything noteworthy there, right?"

But Di Tian quickly cautioned, "My Lord, I believe we should not be careless. If the federation sends War God Ao Rui personally for protection, there must be an ulterior motive."

If it were just a simple search, why send such a powerhouse? Some underlings would have sufficed!

Bi Ji also agreed, "Yes, my Lord, I think we should send someone to investigate the situation, just to be safe."

Gu Yuena did not immediately respond but pondered...

The Elders of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion are digging something at Sea God's Lake, and the federation has dispatched people to the ruins at this time...

Could these two events be connected?

Yes, there should be no mistake!

If they didn't have the permission of Shrek Academy, the federation members wouldn't dare to enter the ruins on their own!

They likely reached some sort of cooperation!

Thinking this, Gu Yuena's expression also turned serious...

"Di Tian, Bi Ji, your points make a lot of sense!"

Di Tian breathed a sigh of relief, he was truly worried that she might dismiss it, but fortunately, that had not happened...

"So... My Lord, what should we do?"

Bi Ji remained silent, her gaze fixed on Gu Yuena, waiting for her response...

Gu Yuena quickly gave an answer...

"Let's do this, send a ferocious beast with some Spirit Pagoda Members to the ruins, closely monitor the federation members' actions but avoid any major conflict with them!"

Aside from Di Tian and Bi Ji, if the other ferocious beasts were to engage War God Ao Rui in battle, they might not have the upper hand!

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