Chapter 164 Moon: Am I supposed to go myself?
Right opposite Wang Yan, in the main seat of the Sea God Pavilion meeting.
Mu En no longer lay on the rocking chair as usual, but instead maintained his soul power, straightening his bent back and scanning the crowd with a deep gaze.
He did not directly discuss matters concerning Xuanzi, but instead turned his gaze to the left, looking at his disciple Yan Shaozhe.
Yan Shaozhe felt a tremor in his heart when he felt his teacher's gaze.
Even a level 95 Super Douluo couldn't help but feel nervous at this moment.
"As I said, Shrek Academy will not send anyone to support us in this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament."
"Shao Zhe, does what I say no longer carry any weight?!"
Moon's voice was deep and hoarse, as if it contained the pent-up energy of a volcano about to erupt.
Each word struck the silent air with an astonishing force.
Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe immediately stood up, lowering his head and not daring to look at his teacher.
He once told Xuanzi that if Mu En knew about this, he would kneel down and beg his teacher for forgiveness.
But now that they were at the Sea God Pavilion meeting, he really couldn't bring himself to kneel down in front of everyone.
Moreover, when he said that, it was on the premise that Shrek Academy had won the championship.
Who would have thought that not only have they lost the championship, but they've also lost Xuanzi, the deputy head of the Sea God Pavilion!
However, Yan Shaozhe was prepared. He took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Of course, the teacher's words are effective. This matter was my fault. I acted on my own initiative. Please punish me, teacher!"
Yan Shaozhe first admitted his mistake, but then did not give Mu En a chance to say what the punishment should be, and continued, "I know that the teacher did this so that the academy would no longer be bound by Shrek's honor. Losing once might be a good thing for the academy."
"But teacher, have you considered that this might put too much pressure on the students participating in the competition, especially the five trainees?"
"They might be overwhelmed by the pressure, which is why I took it upon myself to send Tang Mingxuan and Zhu Yu to the competition."
Yan Shaozhe spoke sincerely and looked sorrowful, as if he was genuinely worried about the situation of the participating students when he made this decision.
It has to be said that Yan Shaozhe is indeed a very cunning person, and the excuse he came up with at this moment is impeccable.
Even Moon had to admit that he hadn't considered this point back then.
Mu En glanced at Yan Shaozhe. He was very familiar with his disciple, and he absolutely did not believe that this was all of Yan Shaozhe's thoughts.
However, he didn't dwell on the matter at the moment, and said, "Then let's talk about Xuanzi's matter."
As soon as he finished speaking, the Sea God Pavilion fell into dead silence once again.
They had learned from Wang Yan that Xuanzi had been captured alive by Kong Deming, the Hall Master of the Sun Moon Empire, whom they had not previously known, using special means!
For Shrek Academy, this was even harder to accept than the death of Xuanzi.
To die in battle is heroic, tragic, and Shrek would give anything to avenge him.
Captured...
Especially for someone like him, the vice pavilion master of the Sea God Pavilion, a level 98 Super Douluo, and a top expert on the continent, this is an unprecedented humiliation for Shrek Academy in the past ten thousand years!
Mu En spoke again: "Wang Yan, tell us what that Silver Moon Douluo's request is."
Wang Yan lowered his head and said in a dry voice, "They asked us to send someone to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to discuss... discuss the matter of redeeming Elder Xuan, and... the details of the exchange between the two academies."
"Moreover... the other party requires the academy to send someone who can make decisions."
The words "redemption matters" were like four red-hot steel needles, piercing the hearts of every elder.
shame!
An unprecedented disgrace!
To send these top experts from the continent to the enemy's capital to discuss how to "redeem" their own Sea God Pavilion's deputy pavilion master as if he were a commodity?
"Bang!"
An elder slammed his fist on the table, trembling and his face flushed red: "Outrageous! How dare the Sun Moon Empire humiliate Shrek Academy like this? Elder Xuan is not a commodity; how can we redeem him? Let us join forces, raze Mingdu to the ground, and rescue Elder Xuan!"
However, these impassioned words did not receive the support of everyone.
Several more rational elders frowned and remained silent.
Flatten the Ming capital? Easier said than done!
Kong Deming captured Xuanzi alive, demonstrating that his strength and methods are unfathomable and no less than those of a Limit Douluo.
The capital of the Sun Moon Empire is a den of dragons and tigers, and its soul-guided weapon defense system, which has been in operation for thousands of years, is by no means a mere decoration.
A direct assault would not only fail to save Xuanzi, but could very well drag the entire Shrek Academy into an abyss of no return.
Many of those present realized only now that their Shrek academy wasn't truly invincible.
Sitting in the main seat, Mu En's pale face revealed no emotion, but his eyes, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, slowly swept over every elder present.
"The Sun and Moon Empire, this is an open conspiracy!"
Moon's voice was calm, yet carried a weight that seemed to freeze time: "They captured Xuanzi, so they already knew we had no choice but to go!"
He paused slightly, his gaze sharpening: "Then, who is willing to go to Mingdu, to negotiate with the tiger for its skin, and bring back Xuanzi?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire Sea God Pavilion was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The previously indignant elder opened his mouth, but finally slumped down, avoiding Moon's gaze.
The others either lowered their heads or looked elsewhere; not one dared to look directly at Moon, and no one responded.
Let them fight and risk their lives, they won't even flinch.
But to make them represent Shrek Academy and bear this obvious humiliation, to "grovel before" the people of the Sun Moon Empire...
They remained high above others their entire lives, dedicated to protecting Shrek's honor.
At this moment, the enormous psychological barrier was truly insurmountable for them.
This silence is more suffocating than any heated argument.
The air was as heavy as mercury, making it hard to breathe.
Wang Yan sat at one end, feeling the awkward silence, his palms sweating profusely.
He understood the elders' pride, but he also knew that this matter concerned Xuanzi's life and the overall situation of the academy.
If it weren't for his lack of ability and the fact that his words carried no weight, he would have stood up and accepted the job.
Time passed slowly, but still no one answered.
Finally, the peaceful aura surrounding Moon rippled slightly.
He didn't erupt in fury; he simply asked a question in a calm voice, yet it was like a cold hammer that shattered the psychological defenses of all the elders.
"Does this mean... I have to go there myself?"
All the elders trembled violently and looked up in horror.
For Shrek Academy to send Dragon God Moon, with his decaying and broken body, to personally go to the Sun Moon Empire to redeem people was an unbearable humiliation.
"Teacher! No!"
Yan Shaozhe was the first to speak urgently, his face ashen.
But he only stopped him, without saying that he would take on the task.
"Absolutely not! How could the Pavilion Master personally venture into such a dangerous place?!"
Other elders also spoke up, trying to dissuade Mu En.
Just then, a voice broke the silence, carrying a hint of difficulty, yet exceptionally firm.
"Elder Mu, I am willing to take a trip to the Sun and Moon!"
Everyone's attention immediately focused on the right side near the door, landing on Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Guidance Department. It was Xian Lin'er who had just said those words.
(End of chapter)