To Shrek

I overexerted my body in the last fight, even without direct wounds, using the power absorbed by so many spirit master really made a toll on my body. In total, it took 1 week to return to my optimum condition. This was a very boring week. The clan must be in disarray with all that happened, however, dad forgave me to help, forcing me to rest until I was recuperated.

Unfortunately, Rongrong visited me while I was sleeping, according to dad she was now reuniting with her school companions and that she would return shortly. On one hand, I missed her a lot and I want to meet her. On the other, I'm a little fearful of her reaction, I didn't contact anyone for 5 years, knowing her, she would be mad with me. I doubt that it would be like dad who accepted it only with a light reprimand to write to him sooner and that it was normal to travel.

For some reason, dad didn't ask anything about this years, some part of me suspects that he knows more than he shows. Nevertheless, I was glad for not explaining my situation, it's difficult to explain and I don't want them to worry. I would solve it myself. Moreover, I want to distance a little from them, I don't know how Paul's problem will result. If Paul won, I don't know what would he do. So I'd try to keep a distance until that moment. But, this battle changed it all, my priority would always be my family. I would help with whatever I can.

Now that I recovered, I decided to visit dad in his office, I wanted to know all the details. Nocking the door I was immediately answered to enter Entering his office, dad was sat on his chair, mounts of papers stacked on his desk. He had his elbows on the desk and signaled me to sit in a chair in front of me.

As I sat "I see you are better, great" said dad "However, do not you think that you would need more time t-"

"Stop, dad. I'm already recovered" I looked at him "I would say that even better than you are, you are the one that should rest more"

"I could not hide it from you, your observation improved son," he said "I am resting the necessary, there is a lot of work to do, I cannot simply rest on the bed"

"For this reason, I'm here, I want to help you. Explain to me the details" I said "I doubt that this would have been an isolated attack from Spirit Hall"

"True" Dad sighed and tiredly scratched his forehead "Spirit Hall had broken his neutrality, not only it attacked to us, but it also attacked the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan which, unlike us, couldn't defend against them and was destroyed. Spirit Hall also changed its name to Spirit Empire and had made known its desire to conquer the continent"

"If Spirit Hall started moving is that they are already prepared, its strength can be considered fathomless. The strength of the empire may not be enough to face them" I thought loudly. Then I turned to dad "An alliance is necessary"

"I am already working on it. We are the main pillar of Heaven Dou Empire, so it will not take much for them to cooperate. For Star Luo Empire, I am starting talking with them. I suppose it would be easy for them to cooperate as they surely would be the next objective. The problem is the clans under the empires. Lots of them are already under Spirit Empire, not knowing exactly which is the true danger. At least, we will need to secure the help of the strongest ones, we will not be able to resist an internal and external war at the same time" Dad explained.

"I could help there. Attending Heaven Dou Academy, I met a lot of heirs of clans. It would be easier for me to make deals with them" I proposed.

"There is no need for the little clan, we already know most clan's orientation, the ones allied to Spirit Empire will be destroyed. I would like to secure some others" he stopped for a second "Do you remember Tang San?"

I frowned a little "Of course"

"I already talked with him and Rongrong. Tang San is forming his own sect, completely independent of the Clear Sky Clan, our clan will sponsor him" Dad explained.

"Why? I would understand to sponsor him if he joins our clan, but, why help him with his sect?"

"To obtain the cooperation of the Clear Sky Clan. Even if his sect is independent, he had strong ties with the clan, the Clear Sky Clan will not throw away someone so talented. Moreover, being independent had its advantages, it will not be difficult for the four one-attribute clans to join him as they surely will not rejoin the Clear Sky Clan" Dad explained "The Strength Clan is already under him, knowing the Defense Clan's master he would follow the old orangutan eventually. For the Speed Clan, he is the grandnephew of its master. The only dubious it would be the Breaking Clan, but I suppose that they would follow the others"

"What are our gains? I doubt you make a deal with only possible cooperation to win" I asked.

"Of course. He must provide, not only our army, but also to Heaven Dou's army, full armament. There is no one in the continent capable of creating more powerful weapons than him, our army's strength would skyrocket with his weapons" Dad explained.

"So, what is your plan for me?" I asked.

"Go with him. Follow him and make sure that all goes according to the plan. Help him to accomplish his objectives" he answered.

"I don't really like him" I complained.

"We would need all the help that we can have to fight against Spirit Empire. And it would be better for him to make the sacrifices rather than us" dad said coldly.

"So the first line to fight" I sighed "Ok, I'll help him, at least, for now"

Dad smiled and started writing something "Great. Tang San and Rongrong are at Shrek Academy. I carriage would be prepared for you outsi-"

"I don't need carriage" wings appeared at my back "I will hurry there before they start moving," I said turning to leave.

I turned to leave, but before leaving "Son, do not forget your cultivation" that made me shudder remembering Paul "There are times when one can only rely on himself"

I nodded without turning around "Bye, dad"

"Take care, son" dad said goodbye.

Once I left the mansion, I extended my wings. A flapped the wings, creating a gush of air, starting to fly towards Shrek Academy.

It only took 40 minutes to see Shrek Academy, arriving there I could sense some people fighting.