In an instant, the inner court students who had just felt joy, their expressions immediately contorted...
"What? Not only do we need to go up on the stage, but we also have to use soul tools to suppress our soul power rank? This is way too troublesome!"
"Yeah, our soul power rank is something we cultivated ourselves, why should we suppress it? Isn't this a bit too much?"
"Humph, so what if we suppress it? It's just the right opportunity to let these guys know the gap between the Inner and Outer Courts!!"
"That's right, even at the same level, we can't possibly lose, otherwise, how could we have the face to stay in the Inner Court!"
The outer courtyard students on the other side, hearing these words, naturally felt indignant and began to taunt back...
"Is that so? You sure are confident, but if you lose, your faces are going to look pretty ugly, won't they?"
"We are all students of Shrek Academy. The reason we fear you inner court students is just because of soul power rank, right? If it's the same rank, we really might not lose!"
"You're right, being able to join the Inner Court means we are the geniuses among geniuses; we won't be worse than anyone!!"
As the verbal battle continued, this Inner Court teacher's brows couldn't help but furrow as he bellowed, "If there's a problem, resolve it on the stage. Starting now, I don't want you gathering here and disrupting the order of the Inner Court!!"
"If you don't heed the advice, you will be expelled from Shrek Academy!"
As his words fell, the clamoring crowd immediately quieted down...
Shortly thereafter, the students from both sides exchanged provocative glances and then proceeded toward the direction of the Inner Court's stage...
It was only after the area cleared that the teacher quietly breathed a sigh of relief...
"Whew, the matter finally got settled. Although the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion said that those who don't heed advice will be expelled from Shrek Academy, looking at the current situation, recruiting Soul Masters is a difficult task!"
Not to mention that those who could enter the Inner Court were one in ten thousand!
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Federation!
Sitting in the main seat, Guan Yue felt an unexplained sense of foreboding in his heart...
He immediately stood up and sighed, "Although we've recreated a God-Slaying Level soul-guided missile, easing the pressure from the Spirit Pagoda, there seems to be an ominous premonition in my heart!!"
It was because of this that he had always stayed inside the federation, without leaving!
Next to him, Ao Rui, seeing the other's expression, couldn't help but say, "Hall Master, I think you've been thinking too much lately, and your mind is too cluttered!"
Guan Yue glanced at him, "Is that so? It could be possible, after all managing such a large federation without the Council Members does require a lot of energy."
Ao Rui pondered for a moment, confusedly said, "Hall Master, haven't you already let the War Gods take over the positions of the Council Members? Logically speaking, it shouldn't be that draining!"
The War Gods just need to carry out the responsibilities of the Council Members, and the remainder of the tasks that the former needs to handle should just involve some major affairs concerning the federation!
"Indeed, but the War Gods have taken over the positions of the Council Members. However, Ao Rui, you should be aware that they know nothing about the affairs of the federation!"
"Furthermore, the operation of the War God Hall is completely different from that of the federation. Otherwise, they wouldn't be considered two separate entities!"
Ao Rui hesitated, then with a face full of a bitter smile said, "That... seems to be the case. Having the War Gods manage the federation does seem like asking too much of them!"
If they were to manage according to the ways of the War God Hall, the members of the federation would certainly be miserable, and might even choose to leave of their own accord!!
Guan Yue then waved his hand, "No matter, the War Gods don't need to get involved in these matters. As long as they can protect the federation, that is the greatest contribution!"
Hearing this, the flames in Ao Rui's eyes intensified...
"Speaking of this matter, if it weren't for their unauthorized return to War God Hall, the council members of the federation would not have all sacrificed in a single night!!"
Even now, he still felt indescribably angry about this affair...
Upon hearing this, Guan Yue pursed her lips and consoled him, "All right, Ao Rui, what's done is done. Moreover, no one knew that the federation would be attacked at this time!!"
Ao Rui did not calm down, but instead rebuked, "Although the incident is over, the council members indeed died because of them; that is a fact!!!"
Guan Yue's eyes grew complex as she tried to soothe him again, "Ao Rui, you... ah, I understand how you feel, but what we should do now is to protect the federation well!"
"That way, the spirits of these council members can rest in peace!"
He certainly did not wish for the former to harbor a grudge against the other War Gods because of the death of the council members!
Only then did Ao Rui manage to contain his emotions, "Hall Master, rest assured, although I haven't forgiven those War Gods, I will not bring up this matter of my own accord!"
Guan Yue nodded in satisfaction, "This is the magnanimity that befits the first War God of War God Hall, being able to respond calmly to any matter!"
It was no wonder he was the first War God appointed by the former Hall Master; there was indeed reason in his way!
Had it not been for herself, perhaps Ao Rui would have been the new Hall Master!!
Ao Rui shook his head, "There's no need to praise me, Hall Master. I know very well what kind of person I am!"
"Rather than discussing this, I'm more interested in what you are thinking right now!"
This time it was Guan Yue who was somewhat confused, "Ao Rui, what do you mean by that?"
Ao Rui didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point, "Hall Master, what I mean is, are you planning to use the Spirit Pagoda, or to destroy it!!"
Guan Yue did not hide her own thoughts either and shook her head, "Regarding this, I haven't made up my mind yet!"
Ao Rui mentally noted that it was indeed the case, but still spoke up to remind her, "Hall Master, you should make a decision soon. If that Gu Yuena comes up with a countermeasure, the federation could be in danger!"
These matters shouldn't have been for him to address, but for some reason, he could sense that the latter was very hesitant!
This was clearly not a good thing!
Guan Yue turned away, her tone tinged with helplessness, "I will give an answer as soon as possible, it's just not going to be right now!!"
Ao Rui immediately stood up and bowed, "Well, then I will take my leave first!"
He had said all that needed to be said; what he could do next was to wait for the Hall Master's answer!
Guan Yue seemed to recall something and spoke in a grave tone, "Wait, Ao Rui, there's something I need to ask of you!"
Ao Rui stopped in his tracks, "What is it? Hall Master can just tell me; as long as it's within my power, I won't refuse."
The latter chuckled lightly, "Don't worry, it's not anything important. I just want you to make a trip to Shrek Academy and see what their opinion is!"
Ao Rui immediately understood, "I see. However, personally, I don't think Shrek Academy will offer any suggestions, because this is a war between the Spirit Pagoda and the federation."
After saying this, he left the place without looking back...
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