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"As for the Spirit Pagoda, I believe they would actively seek Shrek Academy's approval, correct?"

Having said that, Ao Rui's lips curled up slightly…

This remark, tinged with sarcasm, caused Bi Ji's eyes to narrow slightly, and a trace of anger flared in her heart…

However, after recalling what Gu Yuena had specifically instructed, she forcibly suppressed it…

But the Spirit Pagoda members certainly didn't think so!

"Councilor Bi Ji, this War God Ao Rui actually dares to mock us like this, we must teach them a lesson!"

"That's right, our Spirit Pagoda is now the largest force in the human world, what does the federation have to compare with us!"

"You must understand, it is because the Elders of the Sea God's Pavilion know that our Spirit Pagoda's technology is more advanced, that's why they agreed to this, it's not like we begged them!"

"Frankly, relying on your federation alone, who knows how many years it will take to unlock the secrets of the Divine War Ruins, in the end, you'll still have to depend on our Spirit Pagoda!"

The Federation members, of course, also didn't want to appear weak…

"Rely on your Spirit Pagoda? No one asked you to come!"

"That's right, Shrek Academy originally invited us from the federation; your Spirit Pagoda is, at most, an interloper!"

"What do you mean by these words, are you looking for a fight? We from the federation are not afraid!!"

"Exactly, if worse comes to worst, both sides will suffer, you really think the federation is easy to mess with??"

In an instant, the contradictions between the two sides intensified, and the looks they gave each other grew increasingly hostile, even seemingly ready to take action…

Noticing this situation, Ao Rui still chose to take a step back…

After looking towards Bi Ji, he suggested, "Councilor Bi Ji, if we continue like this, I fear research cannot proceed, and there might even be needless sacrifices!"

"Let's each restrain our subordinates!"

Having said that, he took the lead to address the people from the federation, "We have to cooperate with those from the Spirit Pagoda later, don't say things that can strain our relationship, understand??"

Though he too was not pleased with the Spirit Pagoda people, the purpose of coming here was not to create conflicts!

If a fight were to break out, it would be disastrous for both sides!

"Yes, War God Ao Rui!!"

Seeing this, Bi Ji hesitated for a moment, then also reined in her emotions, saying expressionlessly, "You should have also heard War God Ao Rui's words, our two sides will be cooperating for quite some time to come, we can't sour the relationship!!!"

"From now on, everyone needs to be more restrained, understood??"

If the former took the initiative to speak up and she didn't follow suit, wouldn't it mean that the people of the Spirit Pagoda were all unreasonable?

"Yes, Councilor Bi Ji!!"

However, at this very moment, both Bi Ji and Ao Rui's pupils suddenly constricted, and they swiftly turned to look in a certain direction…

Someone was coming!

Though they didn't see the figure, the presence was very obvious, with not even the slightest attempt at concealment!

Quickly, Guo Xiaoxu arrived with the Tang Sect disciples…

What caught their eyes were the two confrontational teams…

After scanning the scene, she feigned surprise, "Bi Ji, Ao Rui, why are all of your people standing here, could it be to welcome us??"

Ao Rui rolled his eyes, "How could that be, Hall Master Guo really has a sense of humor; we had no idea that Tang Sect people would be coming here before this!"

Bi Ji was also somewhat puzzled, "Shouldn't Shrek Academy have only allowed the Spirit Pagoda and the federation? What's this about Tang Sect??"

Guo Xiaoxu slapped her forehead, explaining, "Oh, I forgot to tell everyone, just before this, our Sect Leader from Tang Sect got permission from Shrek Academy!!"

"So, the reason I came here is to see what secrets are hidden in these Divine War Ruins!"

Upon these words, Ao Rui and Bi Ji's expressions couldn't help but darken…

Received Shrek Academy's consent?

With just Spirit Pagoda and the federation here, it was already quite a headache, but if Tang Sect were to join in too, wouldn't that make it a complete mess?

Guo Xiaoxu closely captured their expressions, and suspiciously said, "What's the matter? Both of you seem to look rather upset, is it that you don't welcome us from Tang Sect??"

"Or could it be that the secrets of these Divine War Ruins are significant enough to impact an entire sect??"

Ao Rui immediately offered denial, "Hall Master Guo, you must be joking, these are but ruins left after a fight between God level strong, there's really nothing of concern!"

This statement wasn't a joke!

Bi Ji nodded in agreement, "That's right, since Tang Sect is also willing to join and has received Shrek Academy's consent, we naturally have no objections!!"

Tang Sect was much better than the federation's lot!

Guo Xiaoxu smiled slightly, "If that's the case, then let's coexist harmoniously all three major forces, after all, our goal is the same!!"

Ao Rui and Bi Ji exchanged glances and didn't say anything, clearly they had both acquiesced…

Only then did Guo Xiaoxu reply, "Well, since Tang Sect has arrived later, we'll have to ask for your guidance!"

With Tang Sect as a buffer, surely neither force would do anything too excessive!!

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Afterward, through Ao Rui's explanations, Bi Ji and Guo Xiaoxu also came to understand the specific situation…

However, the latter's focus was on something else…

"I see, no wonder both Spirit Pagoda and the federation want to come here, it turns out to be for Xu Sheng!"

"Speaking of which, he has also been of some help to our Tang Sect!!"

Ao Rui was somewhat surprised, "Oh? What kind of connection does Xu Sheng have with Tang Sect, how come I have never heard of such a thing?"

In his memory, Xu Sheng had almost no connection with Tang Sect!

He hadn't even visited the sect personally!

Bi Ji also replied truthfully, "I haven't heard the Pagoda Master mention any connection between Xu Sheng and your Tang Sect either."

Guo Xiaoxu glanced at them, covered her mouth and coughed, "Cough cough... How could we possibly let you know about such a thing!"

After all, nurturing a child like Tang Wulin into a talent, that should count as a contribution to Tang Sect, right?

Otherwise, Tang Sect's next Sect Leader would be completely without a successor!

But still, it's better not to say such things!

Ao Rui shrugged his shoulders and didn't continue to press the question, "Since Hall Master Guo doesn't want to say, let's leave it at that!"

Bi Ji didn't bother with further small talk either, changing the subject, "Then we should now assign work for each force, with so many people, we can't all conduct research at the same time!"

Ao Rui felt there was some sense to that and rarely nodded in agreement, "Mmm... Councilor Bi Ji makes sense, let's divide the time accordingly, that way we can ensure that research can proceed at every moment."

This proposal was not bad, not only very fair, but the progress would also be much faster than researching all together!!

After all, in this matter, there was no conflict of interest between them!

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