Chapter 2560: Revealing Identity _1

Watching the drastically different situation unfold, Lan Muzi couldn't help but heave a sigh, "The federation and the various sects arrived just in time, otherwise, we might have scared away all but a handful of prospective students today!"

Ya Li pursed her thin lips, "We've fallen to this state because we were careless, having dispatched all the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion to the front lines. Otherwise, how could the Holy Spirit Cult have found such an opportunity!"

Tang Yinmeng, however, shook her head and said, "Elder Ya Li, it's pointless to talk about this now. What's done is done. What we can do now is to support Wulin and the others, helping Shrek Academy to stand tall again!"

As long as the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion and the Shrek Seven Monsters stand firm, the legacy of Shrek Academy will continue to be passed down!

Ya Li agreed with this, "Yin Meng, you're right! Well, let's also go and help. After all, we haven't recruited enough teachers yet, and we are short-staffed!"

For the time being, it seems that the teachers responsible for instructing these students should be the Shrek Seven Monsters and the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion!

Once more teachers are recruited, they will be able to alleviate this situation!

At this point, the Chairman finally looked towards Cai Yue'er, giving a sign, "Elder Cai, it looks like Shrek Academy should be able to recruit some outstanding students this time. We will take our leave now!"

They had come leading representatives from many powers, just to show Shrek Academy some respect!

Cai Yue'er expressed her gratitude with a hint of appreciation, "Chairman, and all the representatives, there's no need to hurry off. Why not come into the academy for a chat, what do you say?"

The Chairman naturally chose to decline gracefully, "Elder Cai, I appreciate your kind offer, but there are urgent matters waiting for me back at the federation. I bid you farewell!"

The other representatives also nodded their heads, obviously knowing that their purpose was achieved and there was no point in staying any longer!

Having said this, they quickly departed...

As Cai Yue'er witnessed their departure, her gaze flickered subtly, "It seems that the existence of the Spirit Pagoda has indeed put a great deal of pressure on the federation!"

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The Holy Spirit Cult!

After waiting for several days without obtaining any useful information, the Demon Emperor couldn't help but turn his ire towards the Ghost Emperor...

With an impassive face, he said, "So many days have passed without any news of the Dark Bell. Could it be that, Ghost Emperor, your plan has failed?"

The Ghost Emperor, his face concealed by a mask and impossible to read, answered indifferently, "No, my plan was very successful. According to the messages relayed by our pieces within the federation, the Dark Bell was captured and then took her own life!"

Although somewhat unexpected, this outcome wasn't bad either!

Upon hearing this, Vice Sect Leader Halosa's pupils contracted sharply, exclaiming in shock, "What?! Impossible, with the Dark Bell's character, she would never commit suicide!"

When she had left the Holy Spirit Cult, she saw no indication of such thoughts!

The Ghost Emperor glanced at him, speaking again, "From the moment the Dark Bell joined the Holy Spirit Cult, she always acted on her own interests, even repeatedly defying orders!"

"Thus, her death can be considered a good thing."

This statement caused dissatisfaction to brew in Halosa's heart, "Sect Hierarch, are you not aware that the Holy Spirit Cult is in dire need of powerful individuals? Now that we have lost the Dark Bell, we are down to just three top powerhouses, aren't we?"

Himself, the Ghost Emperor, and the Demon Emperor...

Compared to the forces on the Douluo Continent, they no longer had the upper hand and could even be utterly crushed by a unilateral onslaught!

To this, the Ghost Emperor just let out a cold laugh, "Heh heh heh..."

This matter, of course, he was well aware of!

The Demon Emperor frowned, "Ghost Emperor, what's there to laugh about? Do you have another plan?"

Just as Vice Sect Leader Halosa had said, the rank of truly top powerhouses within the Holy Spirit Cult was dwindling!

In this state, there was no chance of victory against the combined forces of the major powers!

Cold light flickered in the Ghost Emperor's eyes, "Of course, but the right time has not yet come!"

Those people, with a bit of "help" from himself, must have made great strides!!

When the moment is right, he would give everyone a surprise!

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Spirit Pagoda!

In the rest room!

After Gu Yuena had explained her thoughts, she poured a cup of hot tea for Zhen Hua and then asked, "Teacher, do you have any other questions?"

The latter picked up the hot tea and took a sip, then spoke in an exceedingly serious tone, "Gu Yue, I have one last question!"

Gu Yuena did not evade, meeting the former's eyes directly, "Teacher, please ask!"

Zhen Hua took a deep breath and questioned, "Are you, in fact, cooperating with ferocious beasts, and if so, what exactly is the purpose of doing this?"

He had also heard from the rumors that Gu Yuena might be cooperating with ferocious beasts, so he took the opportunity to clarify!

Gu Yuena's expression shifted slightly as she lowered her head, falling into silence...

Seeing this, Zhen Hua felt he had his answer, "It seems the rumors are true, you are indeed cooperating with ferocious beasts."

"Tell me, what is the purpose?"

Gu Yuena did not answer directly but instead raised her head again, her face a complex mix of emotions, "Teacher, there's something I should have told you earlier!"

Feeling a sense of foreboding, Zhen Hua pressed, "What is it?"

Without any hesitation, Gu Yuena responded, "Actually, I am a soul beast!"

"Bang!!"

The teacup in Zhen Hua's hand slipped, falling to the ground, and shattered with a crisp sound...

His voice trembling, he asked, "Gu Yue, you're not joking, are you?"

This matter was too much of a shock to him!

Gu Yuena had no intention of continuing the deception and affirmed, "Teacher, I am not joking, I truly am a soul beast!"

Zhen Hua clenched his fists, "So you're saying that you expended so much effort to become the master of the Spirit Pagoda and cooperated with those ferocious beasts, all to revitalize the Soul Beast Clan?"

"Including becoming my disciple, was that also part of your plan?"

He found it hard to accept, his most outstanding disciple was, in fact, a soul beast!!

Gu Yuena suddenly laughed, the heavy atmosphere in the space dissipating instantly...

"Teacher, it seems you are mistaken, it was you who took the initiative to accept me as your disciple!"

Zhen Hua froze, saying subconsciously, "Is that so?"

As soon as he said it, he too began to laugh...

"Yes, I still remember Wulin and you came to the Blacksmith Association together!"

"At that time, Mu Ye was still alive..."

Gu Yuena stood up and walked gently to Zhen Hua's back, softly massaging his shoulders...

"Teacher, although I am a soul beast, my feelings for you are not false!"

Zhen Hua closed his eyes, "Will you destroy mankind?"

The former shook her head, "No, my ultimate goal is to revitalize the Soul Beast Clan, and also, to develop a harmonious relationship between humans and soul beasts!"

"To achieve this goal will be extremely difficult, and you may even encounter resistance from those you trust the most, even so, do you still wish to proceed?"

"Yes!"

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