Chapter 3356: Gu Yuena's Purpose
The next day!
Tang Wulin arrived at the pre-arranged location as promised...
Looking at the unfamiliar scenery ahead, he expressed his surprise, "It seems this is the place, but it's more remote than I imagined."
However, judging by the slightly luxurious building before him, the federation had taken this meeting very seriously!
At that moment, a man dressed remarkably approached and said respectfully, "You must be Hall Master Tang, right? Hall Master Guan has been waiting for you for quite some time, please follow me!"
Only the young Sea God Pavilion Master who knew this location and emitted a Soul Power Aura far surpassing his own could be approaching him!
Tang Wulin merely nodded politely, "Hmm!"
After all, now he represented the Sea God's Pavilion, and he couldn't speak the way he used to...
He followed the man for several minutes until they finally stopped in front of a door...
Seeing the man extend his hand, he said, "Please..."
Tang Wulin didn't say much and pushed the door open to enter...
What met his eyes was Guan Yue, who was looking at a map on the table...
The other party clearly noticed his arrival and stopped what he was doing. with a light laugh, he said, "Hall Master Tang, please take a seat wherever you like."
Upon hearing this, Tang Wulin chose a seat relatively close by...
Soon after, he spoke in praise, "Hall Master Guan, did you choose this meeting place? It certainly has taste."
Guan Yue raised an eyebrow, "Is Hall Master Tang asking why we didn't meet in the federation?"
Tang Wulin, however, shook his head, "You're overthinking it, Hall Master Guan. You must have your reasons for doing so."
Guan Yue didn't deny it and openly acknowledged the significance of his decision...
"Indeed, arranging the meeting here was to avoid the clamor of the crowd, after all, Hall Master Tang wouldn't want the Spirit Pagoda to misunderstand, right?"
If the Spirit Pagoda mistook Shrek Academy as siding with the federation, then the balance could be disrupted!
It might even lead to war breaking out prematurely!
Tang Wulin earnestly agreed, "Hall Master Guan has considered everything; I have learned something!"
Guan Yue rolled his eyes, "Oh please, even though you have become the Sea God Pavilion Master, you're really not suited to talk in that manner."
"You're far behind Yun Ming in this regard!"
Tang Wulin was momentarily stunned and somewhat helpless...
"Hall Master Guan, I don't really want to be like this either, but I am the Sea God Pavilion Master, after all. If I were like before, wouldn't that be too disrespectful to Shrek Academy?"
He indeed wanted to be like Yun Ming, but in reality, he found he could never quite match him!
Guan Yue looked him in the eyes and stated word by word, "Why don't you act the way you used to, then? Nobody would think any less of you or Shrek Academy because of it!"
"After all, that place has always produced strong individuals, no matter the era!"
Tang Wulin suddenly saw the light...
Yes, Shrek Academy had stood on the Continent for so many years; how could his subtle actions possibly affect it!
Guan Yue did not dwell on the topic and quickly changed the subject, "Enough of this nonsense. You wanted to meet after such a long time; you must have some purpose, right?"
Tang Wulin's expression became serious...
"Yes, I have come with a purpose,"
Guan Yue pretended to ponder and casually said, "Let me guess, it wouldn't have anything to do with your wife, the current master of the Spirit Pagoda, Gu Yuena, would it?"
Tang Wulin suddenly paused, clearly at a loss for words...
Because the former's words had struck a chord in his heart...
Seeing a change in the former's expression, Guan Yue was also surprised, exclaiming, "So it really is true!"
"However, if you've come here to prevent the federation from going to war with the Spirit Pagoda, you shouldn't be looking for me, but instead for Gu Yuena!"
"To be honest, the decision of whether this war will break out lies in her hands,"
Oh, should one say that Tang Wulin and Gu Yuena, as leaders of two major forces, still have feelings for each other? This spells major trouble for the federation!
Tang Wulin knew the other party had misunderstood him and hastily explained, "Hall Master Guan, I am very clear about this matter. The reason for the conflict between the Spirit Pagoda and the federation is all because of Gu Yue,"
"But, may I have a word?"
Guan Yue was silent for several tens of seconds before finally saying, "Speak."
Tang Wulin took a deep breath, "Gu Yue's actions are actually for the sake of this world!"
Guan Yue's expression immediately darkened, and he couldn't help but remind him, "Hall Master Tang, are you joking? The Spirit Pagoda has committed so many acts against conventional norms these past few years and still claims it's for the world?"
"Not to mention Gu Yuena's use of deplorable means to coerce a vast number of Soul Masters into joining, just the destruction of our federation's God-Killing Level Soul cannonballs alone is enough to become a catalyst for war!"
He had thought that although Tang Wulin had a profound relationship with Gu Yuena, he could distinguish right from wrong!
But now, he was sorely disappointed!
Tang Wulin didn't rush to retort, but continued, "Then Hall Master Guan, what do you think is Gu Yue's purpose in ruling the Spirit Pagoda?"
Guan Yue almost instinctively gave his answer...
"What else could it be? To resurrect those extinct soul beasts and conquer the human world!"
Tang Wulin shook his head, "No, Hall Master Guan, you are wrong!"
"Gu Yue's goal from the beginning wasn't to conquer the human world, but to create a world where soul beasts and humans can coexist harmoniously!"
Upon hearing this, Guan Yue suddenly stood up, speaking resolutely, "Impossible, soul beasts and humans, as long as they are within the same world, one side is bound to perish!"
"Furthermore, the extinction of soul beasts and the involvement of Soul Masters cannot be separated, and I don't believe that ferocious beasts like Di Tian would simply let bygones be bygones!"
Expecting Tang Wulin to continue his rebuttal, to his surprise, Tang Wulin merely stood up and, with cupped fists, said, "It seems that there's no point in continuing this conversation with you as you are now. Please excuse my intrusion. I will take my leave,"
Having said this, he did not wait for a reply and was ready to leave...
With Guan Yue's emotions now slightly out of sorts, continuing the conversation would do more harm than good.
However, Guan Yue abruptly interjected, "Wait!"
Tang Wulin did not stop his steps but replied indifferently, "Hall Master Guan, whatever it is, let's wait until your anger has subsided before we talk."
Guan Yue clenched his teeth and asked again, "What you just said... that Gu Yuena's goal is to create a world where humans and soul beasts coexist harmoniously, are you serious about that?"
"Why should I believe you?"
At that moment, Tang Wulin turned around and gave a firm reply...
"Based on the fact that after Gu Yuena absorbed so many Soul Masters into the Spirit Pagoda, she didn't do anything excessive to them,"
"Even allowing a portion of the Soul Masters to improve their lives, better than before!"
If at first, coercion was used by certain means, now he was more inclined to believe that these Soul Masters sincerely wished to become members of the Spirit Pagoda!
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