Chapter 139 Shrek Panics_1

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"Sect Hierarch, are you serious?"

Nangong Wan's voice was filled with astonishment.

In his view, Zhong Liwu's suggestion was utterly insane.

They knew full well the power of Shrek Academy, and if they were to engage in conflict, it would surely be a major trouble.

It was very likely to result in mutual destruction.

Directly attacking Shrek Academy was not a wise move at all.

Had the Holy Spirit Cult lost their minds, or was Shrek Academy no longer able to bear arms?

"Do you think I'm joking?"

Zhong Liwu glanced at Nangong Wan, "We've just received news that Shrek Academy's Xuan Zi is already dead, and now Shrek Academy can be considered headless.

They don't have a single peak-level expert left, not even many at the Titled Douluo Level. What are we afraid of, a hammer?

Moreover, without eliminating Shrek Academy, it will greatly affect our next plans. After all, Soul Land without the backbone that is Shrek Academy will be nothing but loose sand.

By then, won't the countless souls from the Sky Soul, Dou Spirit, and Xingluo Empires all be ours for the taking?"

It had to be said, Zhong Liwu's plan was in perfect alignment with Ye Xishui's.

Both had set the three great empires of Soul Land as their primary targets.

What they needed to do was also very simple, to create chaos.

Only when Soul Land was truly thrown into turmoil could they benefit from it.

"So that's how it is!"

Upon hearing that Xuan Zi was indeed gone, everyone felt considerably more at ease.

Zhong Liwu's plan didn't seem unacceptable after all.

"Sect Hierarch, when do we set out?"

"I, Nangong Wan, am willing to lead the charge."

Nangong Wan felt that his earlier questioning was somewhat improper, and that it had damaged his image.

He thought he should take action to make up for his earlier mistake.

Zhong Liwu said, "Our plan has been a success. We've already created a rift between the Douluo Three Kingdoms and Shrek Academy. Now, while they don't see each other as sworn enemies, their relationship has certainly become antagonistic.

We must act before they realize the problem and reunite. Otherwise, if they join forces again, that will be quite troublesome."

Zhong Liwu had long had a view on this matter.

After hearing his words, everyone nodded their heads in agreement.

No problem, the Sect Hierarch is absolutely right.

Finally, Zhong Liwu made the final decision, "Elders and guest elders, go prepare. I won't set a time. Depart whenever you're ready!"

With the drop of his voice, no one spoke another word; each hurriedly left the grand hall.

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Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Shrek Academy.

The door to Dean Yan Shaozhe's room was pushed open as Director Du Weilun burst in hastily.

"Dean... "

"What's the matter, running in here all panicked?"

Yan Shaozhe, who was deep in thought, was startled and asked sternly.

"Dean, please don't be angry. I just received a message from Elder Xuan and came to tell you right away."

Du Weilun spoke timidly.

"Elder Xuan?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe's eyes lit up.

This was the best news he had heard.

When He Caitou brought back the tragic experience of the exchange students from Shrek Academy, they immediately sent someone to find Xuan Zi for help.

He knew that Xuan Zi was bent on seeking death, but he wished Xuan Zi could postpone his demise.

Now, as Shrek was in turmoil and peril, they needed a powerful figure to stand firm.

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Xuan Zi couldn't officially appear in front of people, but she could still operate from behind the scenes.

As long as she returned, everything would be negotiable.

If Xuan Zi truly felt unbearable guilt, she could also seek death after Shrek weathered the crisis.

Or rather, if she was to die, she should at least make her death meaningful.

Penetrating deep into the Sun-Moon Empire and rescuing all the Shrek Academy exchange students trapped there would be a worthy death, wouldn't it?

Unconsciously, Xuan Zi had become the last straw that Dean Yan Shaozhe was clutching at in his heart.

"Alas."

Looking at Yan Shaozhe's anxious expression, Du Weilun sighed internally.

What should he say?

Telling the Dean that Xuan Zi had already passed away, wouldn't that be too much of a blow?

But you can't hide the truth forever, and the Dean would find out sooner or later.

Besides.

There was no point in relying on Xuan Zi anymore; it would be better for the Dean to face reality and think of a practical way to overcome this difficulty.

"Why are you hesitating? Speak up."

Yan Shaozhe had already begun to sense that something was wrong.

With a sigh, Du Weilun said, "Ah, Dean, I've received some rather distressing news.

According to eyewitnesses, it's very likely that Elder Xuan has left this world."

What?

Passed away?

Yan Shaozhe immediately understood the grave implication behind these words.

But still, he found them hard to accept.

"The previous reports said that Xuan Zi was invincible, with none among the Soul Masters of the three great Empires able to harm him, how could he suddenly have died?"

"Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen a towering green giant, and it was that giant who struck down Xuan Zi..."

"Body Sect! Poison Not Dead!"

Yan Shaozhe instantly guessed who that green giant was.

His face turned terribly grim, dark as the bottom of a pot.

"This old rascal really is like an unshakeable demon..."

His voice almost seemed to squeeze out between his teeth, exuding a bone-chilling coldness.

Upon hearing this, Du Weilun couldn't help but shiver.

He could feel that the Dean was truly harboring a murderous intention.

But...

"Dean, please try to stay calm. Currently, seeking revenge directly against the Body Sect is not a wise action..."

Du Weilun quickly tried to dissuade him.

He worded it as diplomatically as he could.

Frankly, it was more than unwise; with their power, seeking revenge against the Body Sect was tantamount to suicide.

It would be like throwing an egg against a rock.

Stealthy growth was their only path at the moment.

Only when a peak power of Grade 98 emerged in Shrek would they truly be able to stand tall again.

"Rest assured, I'm not that impulsive."

Yan Shaozhe waved his hand lightly, signaling to Du Weilun that there was no need to be so tense.

Impulsiveness aside, he did not wish to die.

He was even less inclined to let Shrek Academy fall into an abyss.

After a moment of silence, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but sigh, "Once the news of Xuan Zi's death gets out, it's likely to cause quite a bit of trouble. Those who were already eyeing us hungrily might not hold back any longer."

At those words, Du Weilun's brow furrowed. "The three great Empires still won't leave us alone?"

"It's not the three great Empires, it's the evil Soul Masters," Yan Shaozhe said, shaking his head lightly. "Those people have ruthless ambitions and have long wanted to stir up conflicts among the great nations. Previously, with Elder Mu around, the core cohesion remained, and the major Empires were cautious, willing to heed the directives of Shrek Academy.

Now, even though we exist in name, we are virtually nonexistent. If given the chance, the three great Empires would crumble into disarray."