At the same time.
On the other side of the continent.
The final exams at Shrek Academy are fast approaching.
Regarding the intense competition sparked by a certain individual, which swept across the entire school, the college leadership gave it positive recognition—slightly increasing the difficulty of the final exams, but lowering the elimination threshold to acknowledge students' efforts. This allowed students who would have otherwise passed the elimination threshold to remain. More rewards were given to outstanding students.
Expand and increase student training.
Because Shrek Academy felt a huge threat.
No secrets stay hidden forever, especially since the Sun Moon Empire made no attempt to conceal its actions.
The Sun Moon Empire's massive actions have attracted the attention of major powers across the continent. Domestically, the vibrant market economy and the flourishing Empire trade system are driving growth. Expanding mining operations are sending a steady stream of energy crystals to Mingdu, with some being distributed throughout the country to support a quietly emerging industrial revolution. Externally, although the Sun Moon Empire's border troops have been remarkably well-behaved recently, even setting a record for the longest period of peace in nearly a thousand years...
Anyone with a modicum of common sense would understand that the Sun Moon Empire has suddenly entered a period of rapid progress, with its overall strength growing rapidly in all aspects.
"The calm before the storm."
Many people thought of this sentence without prior agreement.
Then, I panicked.
The Sun Moon Empire and the Original Douluo Three Kingdoms are enemies.
Regardless of the rulers of various forces.
They were still mostly from the middle class.
That's what everyone subconsciously thinks.
in this case.
The Sun Moon Empire has suddenly made such a big move.
What are you trying to do?
They're trying to build up their strength before starting a war!
Many people at Shrek Academy share this view.
A force is not a person.
Perhaps someone can silence all the voices.
However, different people sometimes have different opinions.
There have been many dissenting voices within Shrek Academy recently.
This was caused by one incident— the Sun Moon Empire was really generous with this exchange program, directly sending a Ninth-Level Soul Engineer to teach the students.
Conservatives believe this is a gesture of goodwill from the Sun Moon Empire, expressing its desire for peaceful coexistence with the Original Douluo Three Kingdoms. It is widely known that the supreme ruler of the Sun Moon Empire has changed hands, and regardless of whether the actual power rests with the mysterious Regent, Empress Xu Tianzhen, or someone else, the Sun Moon Empire has refrained from any transgressions against the Original Douluo Three Kingdoms' borders. However, the Sun Moon Empire's attitude towards the Original Douluo Three Kingdoms has now shifted.
The radicals believe this is a ruse by the Sun Moon Empire to lower their guard before launching a devastating attack. Perhaps the Sun Moon Empire has indeed been behaving peacefully lately, given the millennia-long conflict between the two sides. Moreover, the Sun Moon Empire's current rapid expansion poses a significant threat.
Radicals advocate a conspiracy theory.
The strongest evidence comes from the messages sent by Elder Xuan and Xian Liner, who are in the Sun Moon Empire.
Elder Xuan believed that the mysterious Prince Regent was a powerful being who had already stepped into the demigod domain, and that he could become a god in one step if he only needed an empty God Position.
Xian Liner stated that the unusual phenomenon of a silver moon in the sky that occurred in the Sun Moon Empire was the arrival of an unprecedented level 10 spirit tool.
The two pieces of news put Shrek Academy on high alert.
Especially with the recent arrival of another piece of news.
It seems another Level 10 Soul Master has appeared in the Sun Moon Empire?!
Although it was only a suspicion, based on Xuan Lao's perception and Xian Liner's general assessment, it could be considered a done deal.
"Alright," Mu En said, stopping the argument between the two sides.
"Shao Zhe is right." Mu En nodded slightly. " The grudge between the Sun Moon Empire and the Original Douluo Three Kingdoms is long-standing and cannot be resolved overnight. A demigod and two Level 10 Soul Masters —based on the aura Xuan Zi sensed, they should be beings no less powerful than Limit Douluo."
"Three thousand years ago, the reason we were able to win that continental war was because our ancestor Shrek rallied almost all the titled powerhouses of the Douluo Three Kingdoms, using the numerical advantage of high-end combat power to carry out decapitation tactics, which ultimately led to victory. But now, we have lost this advantage, and are even being suppressed by the other side."
"Regardless of their purpose, such a behemoth must be guarded against and we must be on guard."
Yan Shaozhe smiled.
But then Mu En changed the subject.
"But Duoduo's words also make sense."
"In any case, at least the Sun Moon Empire has maintained a friendly attitude towards us since the change of rulers, and has even been willing to send Ninth-Level Soul Engineers to teach our students."
"Moreover, the current demigod powerhouse of the Sun Moon Empire is Holy Angel Martial Soul."
"Although Spirit Hall was labeled as evil ten thousand years ago, we must admit that in a more distant era, when Evil Soul Masters wreaked havoc on the continent, causing waves of bloodshed, chaos, and wailing, it was the First Generation Angel God who restored order and brought long-awaited light to the Douluo Continent. Since then, Spirit Hall, led by the Angel Family, has been suppressing Evil Soul Masters on the continent and maintaining order."
"I have had contact with the Angelic Families and Sacred Angel Families on the continent. They are particularly biased against the Evil Soul Master, but most of them are kind and have a strong sense of justice. I think that someone who can comprehend the mysteries of light and holiness to the level of a demigod is not someone who enjoys war."
Qian Duoduo glared smugly at Yan Shaozhe.
"Teacher," Yan Shaozhe asked, "what do we do next?"
Mu En smiled slightly, "Wait."
"Regardless of whether Sun Moon Empire's goodwill is genuine or not, we cannot provoke conflict. The Sun Moon Empire's strength is now far greater than before. To ensure our invincibility, we must hold out for enough time to allow our children to grow up."
"If the Sun Moon Empire retaliates with force, we will retaliate in kind."
"If the Sun Moon Empire shows goodwill, we will reciprocate with gifts."
"We are not easy to bully, but we also know how to be polite."
The group of elders nodded.
As Elder Mu said, regardless of what the Sun Moon Empire intends to do, their primary goal now is to help their children grow up and become strong, so that they can maneuver freely regardless of their opponent's actions.
Yan Shaozhe exhaled softly.
Then he spoke up, "Teacher, there's something I need your advice on."
"What?"
"Wang Donger wants to visit Huo Yutong in the Sun Moon Empire," Yan Shaozhe said.
In Yan Shaozhe's view, the Sun Moon Empire is playing the game of smiling while hiding a knife, appearing all smiles on the surface while actually gathering strength to stab someone in the back.
Therefore, the Sun Moon Empire is in danger.
Huo Yutong and Gu Yuena went there to learn advanced spirit tool knowledge and promote their own growth. With Xian Liner ostensibly protecting them and Elder Xuan, the Limit Douluo, secretly providing support, Yan Shaozhe finally felt relieved. However, in Yan Shaozhe's view, Wang Donger's presence there would only put her in danger and increase the workload of Xian Liner and Elder Xuan. After all, Wang Donger had appeared in the Spirit Battle Tournament, displaying extraordinary talent; she might already be on the Sun Moon Empire's assassination list.
However, it's not something he can't do just because he thinks he can't go.
Logically speaking, students are not subject to school management and education during holidays, and it is their own freedom to go wherever they want.
Although he is a teacher, this student is no ordinary person; she is the young lady of the Clear Sky Sect.
Even Le Xuan's attempts to persuade her were useless; it's estimated that only An Zhen and Huo Yutong in the entire academy could convince her.
But the former is currently missing, perhaps undergoing divine trials somewhere. As for the latter, she's in the Sun Moon Empire, and that's exactly who Wang Donger is going to find her.
Yan Shaozhe was helpless.
...
The final exams at Shrek Academy are about to begin.
This also means the holiday is about to begin.
The internal competition within the college is becoming increasingly severe.
The roads where students used to stroll leisurely are now filled with figures rushing around at high speed.
Although the school issued a statement saying it would lower the elimination threshold for this more difficult assessment, everyone wants to get a good ranking.
Of course, all of this has nothing to do with the girls.
For Wang Donger and his friends, the final exams at the end of each semester and the entrance exams at the beginning of the next semester were all easy tasks. They could even apply for the Inner Courtyard exam and easily become Inner Courtyard disciples if they wanted to.
Shrek City.
An Zhen's family.
"I'm going anyway."
The girl's clear voice was full of stubbornness.
Her dreamy, light blue hair was casually draped over her shoulders, making her look like a beautiful girl who had stepped out of an anime, or a butterfly fluttering in the air. Wang Donger leaned on her arm resting on the table, her dreamy light blue eyes filled with longing.
Beside Wang Donger, Xiao Xiao, Zhang Lexuan, Xu Jiujiu... apart from An Zhen, Huo Yutong, and Gu Yuena, the owners of the house were all in the living room.
"After all, the Sun Moon Empire is hostile to the Original Douluo Three Kingdoms," Zhang Lexuan said with some concern.
"I don't think it should be a big problem. Our relationship isn't that bad yet. Maybe we can go through the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School." Ning Tian expressed her support, her beautiful blue eyes falling on Wang Donger with a hint of envy.
Wang Donger could do that. But as the young master of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, while enjoying her rights, she also bore certain obligations, and at times she couldn't act solely on her own whims. Sect now treated her like a precious treasure, willing to give her money and power, but absolutely not to take any risks with the drastically changing Sun Moon Empire —not even the slightest risk.
"I also want to go to the Sun Moon Empire to see how my top-tier attributes compare to their level 8 or 9 spirit tools," Ma Xiaotao said, but then her enthusiasm waned. "But I still can't beat the teacher."
The Phoenix with the Extreme Fire attribute is very strong.
But Ma Xiaotao, who is only a Spirit Saint, is different from Super Douluo, who already possesses top-tier Spirit Saint status. Compared to Bright Light Phoenix, Yan Shaozhe is still quite inferior.
Xu Jiujiu said, " The Sun Moon Empire and the Star Luo Empire have had a good relationship recently, with the Sun Moon Empire exporting a lot of advanced soul-guided technology to the Star Luo Empire. However, this is limited to trade, and I know very little about other aspects."
The women had differing opinions.
However, the final decision rests with Wang Donger.
"I'm definitely going," Wang Donger said.
An Zhen is gone, and Yu Tong is gone too. Although Xiao Xiao and everyone else are still with her, she sometimes feels empty and still finds it hard to adjust.
Moreover, she was worried about Yu Tong.
And Naer.
That innocent little silver dragon.
Although, according to the dean, they were doing very well in the Sun Moon Empire.
But without seeing it with his own eyes, Wang Donger's worries could not be dispelled.
Are they used to the food of the Sun Moon Empire?
Will they be able to adapt to the environment there?
Will they be ostracized by Mingde Hall students over there?
Zhang Lexuan nodded helplessly, "Then I'll ask the Grand Ancestor if we can use the school's resources."
The women each offered their own suggestions, drawing upon their backgrounds and connections.
Wang Donger clenched his small fist, his eyes filled with determination. ' Yu Tong, Naer, wait for me, I'm coming right away!'
Being in a foreign country, I wonder if Yu Tong and Naer feel lonely.
...
"Brother An Zhen!"
A cute little blue-haired girl jumped into An Zhen's arms.
Huo Yutong's jade-like arms wrapped around An Zhen's neck, her white silk feet in white ankle boots dangling in the air. The girl's soft cheeks rubbed against An Zhen's face, the familiar scent enveloping Huo Yutong, bringing her the greatest sense of security, and the fatigue from studying was greatly dispelled.
Being able to be so close to Brother An Zhen is a great joy for Huo Yutong, and all her bad feelings disappear.
"Hehehe~ Let me examine little Yu Tong."
An Zhen curiously opened the Omniscient Authority.
Name: Huo Yutong
Affection: Unwavering until death
Potential: D
Wow, his Yu Tong has huge potential!
Of course, potential is potential.
To turn current potential into future reality, it needs to be developed step by step.
An Zhen has never lacked patience.
"Brother An Zhen?" Huo Yutong looked curiously at An Zhen, who was lost in thought.
Then, following An Zhen's gaze, he looked at himself.
"!"
Huo Yutong blushed.
"It's nothing," An Zhen said seriously.
An Zhen looked at Gu Yuena.
Name: Gu Yuena
Affection: True love (unknown)
"Oh?" An Zhen was seeing the word "unknown" for the first time.
Unsure?
"What are you looking at?" Gu Yuena frowned slightly.
I had a feeling that I was being watched by something.
"A new authority."
An Zhen didn't hide anything from Gu Yuena and Huo Yutong, and gave a brief explanation of his newly acquired ability.
"A peculiar ability," Gu Yuena commented.
It is suspected to have enormous potential.
But without conducting various tests, it's still uncertain.
Omniscient.
That is omniscience, even if it is incomplete.
This kind of thing should only exist in theory and should not appear in reality.
"It's normal that you can't see through it," Gu Yuena said.
"To avoid being discovered by the Divinities, I have always concealed my tracks. The Douluo Plane naturally cannot record the existence of my true form. But you know what my true form is, and the fragments of time of the Silver Dragon King in the Douluo Continent do not contain any true records."
"Unless it's the universe," Gu Yuena added. "But don't mess around. Based on your previous description, I suspect that the failure of the Divine Star Ceremony was most likely due to interference from the cosmic consciousness."
"Naer is so thoughtful," An Zhen replied with a smile.
An Zhen never fights a battle he's not confident of winning.
He suffers from a fear of insufficient artillery firepower.