Chapter 139: Various Powers Gather at Shrek City

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At noon, most of the world's second-tier and higher powers gathered in the conference hall of Shrek Academy.

The seating in the hall was arranged in a circular pattern. In the innermost circle sat the elders of the Sea God Pavilion, led by Pavilion Master Xuanzi, along with the youngest elder, Huo Yuhao.

There are representatives of the envoys sent by the four great empires of Starluo, Sun and Moon, Tian dou, and Douluo, and they all have the titled Douluo level.

There are representatives from the top sects such as Haotian Sect, Holy Spirit Sect, True Body Sect, and Mingde Hall, and they all also have Titled Douluo cultivation.

In the second circle sat well-known sects and family powers, such as the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Although these powers lacked top-tier experts, they had accumulated significant heritage.

The third circle accommodated emerging powers, each with at least one Titled Douluo.

At this moment, nearly two hundred figures filled the hall, representing the majority of the continent's powers. Both righteous and evil soul masters gathered here.

"Silence!"

With all attendees present, Xuanzi, the current Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, spoke in a resonant voice, instantly quieting the hall.

"Everyone has gathered at Shrek Academy today for a common purpose. I hope you can set aside your grudges temporarily."

Xuanzi continued, effectively delivering the opening speech of the meeting.

However, before he could finish, a representative from the central circle interrupted.

"Wait!"

The True Body Sect's representative slapped the table and stood up, scanning the room before fixing his gaze on Huo Yuhao.

"Everyone seated in the central circle is a Titled Douluo. What qualifications does he have to sit among us?"

The True Body Sect envoy's challenge was a deliberate provocation towards Huo Yuhao.

Huo Yuhao, seated next to the elders, seemed surprised to be singled out.

"The True Body Sect's representative is right. How can such a young child have the qualifications to sit in the very first row?"

"Maybe he's here because of connections. But this is Shrek Academy's territory, and they can arrange things as they please."

Amidst the murmurs, there were plenty of mocking and curious comments.

"What's this? Can Shrek Academy not even handle things fairly?"

The Body Sect envoy's lips curled into a sneer, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction.

Not long ago, the True Body Sect's master, Du Bushi, had personally come to Shrek Academy to take Huo Yuhao away but was stopped by Mu En. This had left many in the Body Sect resentful, and the envoy's provocation was an attempt to embarrass Shrek Academy.

"How dare you! Huo Yuhao is a member of the Sea God Pavilion. What's wrong with him sitting here?"

Just as the Body Sect envoy was about to continue his challenge, a stern voice rang out from among the Sea God Pavilion elders.

Immediately, several terrifying auras of Super Douluos descended upon the Body Sect envoy! Yan Shaozhe, one of the Sea God Pavilion members, stood up and unleashed his super Douluo pressure!

The Body Sect envoy instinctively tried to resist, but the overwhelming difference in their strengths forced him to the ground with a thud, shattering the chair beneath him!

Seeing this, the chatter in the hall abruptly ceased. No one had expected the Sea God Pavilion to act so decisively against the Body Sect envoy!

Throughout this entire incident, Huo Yuhao remained silent, a look of maturity in his eyes.

"Ugh!"

The Body Sect envoy coughed up blood and struggled to stand, glaring venomously at Yan Shaozhe.

He had intended to humiliate Shrek Academy but had not expected them to strike so forcefully in return.

Yan Shaozhe, seeing the Body Sect envoy rise and prepare to retaliate, quickly gathered a powerful surge of soul power in his right palm.

"Enough!"

Just as Yan Shaozhe was about to strike, Xuanzi's low voice rang out.

Realizing this was not the place for violence, Yan Shaozhe quickly withdrew his soul power and sat down, while the Body Sect envoy remained silent.

"The Shui Family is about to reemerge. Why are we still fighting here?"

Xuanzi continued, finally revealing the core topic of the meeting.

"Historical records indicate that every time the Shui Family reappears, it heralds a period of bloodshed. All forces must choose: submit or be destroyed."

"If you are willing to submit to the Shui Family in six months, then by all means, continue arguing."

Xuanzi's warning gaze swept across the attendees, silencing those who had been merely spectators.

However, exceptions included the Sun Moon Empire's royal family and Mingde Hall from the same empire.

"Times have changed, Elder Xuan. The Shui Family has been silent for so long. I doubt they can cause much trouble now."

The Mingde Hall representative, a Level 9 Soul master, spoke with a hint of disdain.

"Indeed, all the top powers are gathered here today. Can the Shui Family suppress us all on their own?"

The Sun Moon Empire's royal representative, a burly middle-aged man, echoed in agreement.

The attendees exchanged thoughtful glances. Most of them lacked a clear understanding of the Shui Family, having never experienced their reemergence.

In contrast, the central powers like the Tian dou Empire and Star Luo Empire remained silent, their eyes reflecting deep contemplation.

For those long-standing powers, the true terror of the Shui Family was far more evident than to others.

As the atmosphere grew serious, a few forces in the second circle harbored different thoughts.

"Hmph, ignorant fools. When the Shui Family truly reemerges, you will realize just how foolish you have been!"

Xu Chenyi, the Grand Elder of the Xuanming Sect, sneered inwardly at the Mingde Hall elder and the Sun Moon Empire's royal representative.

As the Grand Elder of one of the three major forces once allied with the Shui Family, Xu Chenyi didn't need to attend Shrek Academy's conference. However, he came to understand Shrek Academy's intentions.

Similarly, the Tianshui Sect and the Ling Family sent representatives to this meeting, seated on either side of Xu Chenyi.

Their presence remained unnoticed by most because few knew of their historical ties to the Shui Family.

Those few who were aware, such as the Star Luo Empire's royal representative, stayed silent, occasionally glancing at Xu Chenyi and the others, struggling to suppress their shock.

(End of Chapter)