"Xuan Zi, how are you?"
"Elder Xuan is finally awake!"
Inside the Sea Gods Pavilion, a group of Sea Gods Pavilion Elders gathered around the bedside, their faces filled with worry.
Seeing that Xuan Zi had finally woken up, everyone's hanging hearts finally settled.
Elder Mu's body was deteriorating day by day; once Elder Mu passed away, the heavy burden of Shrek Academy would fall on Xuan Zi's shoulders. If something happened to Xuan Zi before Elder Mu, Shrek Academy's situation would definitely not be easy!
Looking at the figures before his bed, Xuan Zi was initially a bit dazed, but then he recalled what he had experienced, and his expression suddenly changed.
Mu En keenly captured the change in Xuan Zi's expression and immediately asked, "Xuan Zi, what happened?"
The gentle voice caused Xuan Zi's tense emotions to relax slightly.
He didn't dare hide anything and recounted everything he had experienced in detail.
"What!?"
"The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School actually possesses a Puppet with the strength of a Limit Douluo?"
"A Limit Douluo with the Ultimate Ice attribute appeared in Shrek City?"
Compared to these two shocking pieces of news, the information about the Outer Court Fifth Year student Xu Sanshi sending someone to assassinate the First Year freshman Ao Yao seemed unimportant.
But Mu En frowned slightly and whispered, "Ao Yao..."
"Xuan Zi, are you sure that Puppet has the strength of a Limit Douluo?"
"I am absolutely certain. To test the Puppet's strength, I took action personally, but I was directly sent flying by a single punch. Although the Puppet cannot use a Spirit or perform Spirit Abilities, the terrifying power of its Physical Body alone is enough to crush me."
Xuan Zi nodded with some shame.
Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to clarify such matters.
"I didn't expect the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to have such strength... This kind of Puppet is simply incredible! Should we contact the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School now?"
"No... I think the more critical issue is that unknown Limit Douluo. That's a Limit Douluo with the Ultimate Ice attribute! When did such a powerhouse appear on the continent!?"
It was no wonder the Sea Gods Pavilion Elders were afraid.
Spirit Masters with Ultimate attributes already have the potential to fight above their rank, and the opponent is even a Limit Douluo! More importantly, they were completely unaware of this Limit Douluo's existence!
And the opponent... had actually quietly made their way to Shrek City long ago!
"I think I've guessed the identity of that Limit Douluo with the Ultimate Ice attribute."
Mu En spoke slowly, his words immediately interrupting the Elders: "If nothing unexpected happened, it should be the Snow Empress."
"The Snow Empress? The Vicious Beast ranked third on the fierce beast ranking with a cultivation of six hundred and ninety thousand years?"
"What is she doing at our Shrek Academy!?"
"Could it be... that the Spirit Beasts are plotting to stir up a war with humans?"
Hearing this, Elder Mu frowned.
This was also a problem he was worried about.
But Elder Mu felt it didn't quite make sense—if it were Di Tian who came to Shrek City, it would make some sense, since the Star Dou Great Forest is adjacent to Shrek Academy.
But the Extreme North Land and Shrek Academy... have absolutely nothing to do with each other!
Could it be... that the Snow Empress's trip is actually to find Di Tian?
Are the Spirit Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest and the Extreme North Land going to cooperate?
Elder Mu's heart tightened slightly, and more worry appeared on his face.
If his guess was true, then the Spirit Beasts might really be plotting to stir up a war with humans.
Unfortunately, Xuan Zi didn't have time to fire a signal flare that day; otherwise, if he had arrived, he might have found a way to ask the Snow Empress something.
Of course... there was another possibility: he would be like Xuan Zi, slapped into the ground by the Snow Empress.
His current physical condition could no longer support him in another major battle against an opponent of the same level.
Even if he forced a battle, there would only be one outcome.
"For now, don't worry about the Snow Empress; let's first consider that Puppet with Limit Douluo strength."
As he finished speaking, Yan Shaozhe, who had been silent, finally found an opportunity and said, "Since Elder Xuan says this Limit Douluo-strength Puppet is controlled by a freshman named Ao Yao, why don't we call Ao Yao over and contact the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School at the same time?"
"Let's first see if what this freshman named Ao Yao says is true, and then find a way to see if we can obtain the method for making Puppets."
"He has the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School Disciple Ning Tian by his side, and this Ning Tian has already evolved her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into an Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"Ning Tian? I remember her; she is the daughter of this generation's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School Sect Master and the heir to the next Sect Master position. She actually evolved her Spirit into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"
Xuan Zi pondered for a moment and said deeply, "However, Shaozhe is right. Calling that kid Ao Yao over while contacting the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is the most reliable method."
"But Shaozhe, you must watch your words and behavior. That kid has an unruly personality. If your attitude is too forceful, he might really release that Puppet to teach you a lesson."
Hearing this, Yan Shaozhe's face stiffened, and he couldn't help but look at Mu En.
Seeing his teacher nod as well, Yan Shaozhe then replied, "Alright, I'll go call Ao Yao over. As for the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School side..."
"I'll handle the contact. I have a good relationship with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, so they should give me some face."
Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe said no more and headed straight for the Outer Court.
However, to Yan Shaozhe's surprise, he came up empty.
That First Year freshman named Ao Yao had actually taken a leave of absence and left Shrek Academy!?
After learning from Du Weiren and Mu Jin that Ao Yao had already taken a leave of absence and left Shrek Academy, Yan Shaozhe couldn't help but frown slightly.
According to Elder Xuan's description, this kid named Ao Yao is the one truly commanding and controlling the Puppet.
One could say he is the key.
But Ao Yao just happened to have left the academy now...
Suddenly, Yan Shaozhe's eyes lit up.
That's right!
Ao Yao isn't here, but Ning Tian is!
Since this Puppet belongs to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, it's the same if he finds Ning Tian!
Thinking of this, Yan Shaozhe didn't hesitate and turned back immediately.
Looking at Yan Shaozhe's expression, Mu Jin kept guessing his true intentions—whether it was Ao Yao or Ning Tian, they were both her precious students now, both exceptionally gifted seedlings!
Could it be... that the Dean saw their talent and that's why he came looking for them?
But looking at the Dean's expression, it didn't seem quite like that...
Unable to guess what Yan Shaozhe wanted to do, Mu Jin had no choice but to find Ning Tian.