Cooperation

It's late at night.

The all-day Soul Fighting Tournament finally cooled down in the dead of night.

Inside the hotel, in the rest area of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, a short, slightly overweight figure stepped out of the lounge and headed straight for the hotel's top floor.

The top floor, with the most luxurious decorations and facilities, is also Shrek Academy's 'exclusive' location.

However, the floors where the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy live are also quite good, second only to Shrek.

Following the stairs step by step upwards, Jing Hongchen finally reached the Shrek rest area.

"Oh, the leader of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy has come to Shrek's rest area. What brings you here?"

A calm voice seemed to whisper in his ear from behind. Jing Hongchen steadied himself, turned around, and saw a young man standing behind him. "May I ask, senior, which elder of Shrek Sea God Pavilion are you?"

"What is it?" Mu En sized up Jing Hongchen. After learning that his disciple was capable of destroying the Douluo Continent at level 50, he no longer considered the Sun Moon Empire as his primary enemy.

Otherwise, he would have inevitably taken advantage of this Jing Hongchen today.

"I wish to discuss a collaboration with Shrek. I wonder if you, senior, could make the decision?"

The newcomer was extremely powerful, able to easily approach without being detected. He was at least a Super Douluo- level expert, and even among Super Douluos, he would be at the level of ninety-seven or ninety-eight.

"I am Mu En, from the Sea God Pavilion."

Mu En?!

Jing Hongchen was first greatly surprised, then overjoyed.

It wasn't because he was the Sea God Pavilion Master, but because in the diary, Mu En was almost portrayed as the only normal person in Shrek. Talking to him was always better than talking to others.

Although Jing Hongchen tried her best to keep her emotions hidden, she couldn't conceal the emotion she felt when she heard her own name called.

Mu En's lips curled up almost imperceptibly. This little fatty knows me!

The dean of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy knows him, which means... even if he is not the Copy Holder, he is still an 'insider' like himself!

"Speak, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Jing Hongchen's expression was respectful and humble. "The students of the Shrek Academy are outstanding, and I have long admired them. I wish to send my two grandchildren to Shrek to receive a more excellent Soul Master education."

"Similarly, Shrek students who are interested in Soul Tools can also enter my Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy, or even the Illustrious Virtue Hall, to learn about the soul tools of the Sun Moon Empire."

"Exchange student?" Mu En summarized.

"Right."

"Hmm..." Mu En, like an old man taking a stroll, found a chair and sat down. He was also thinking...

He had indeed had this thought in his mind before.

We should learn from the barbarians' superior techniques to subdue them.

In Mu En's view, while Soul Tools weren't exactly something anyone could easily make, they certainly weren't that difficult.

As long as top-tier Soul Masters are willing to dedicate time to learning, becoming a Level 8 Soul Engineer is not out of the question, even if it doesn't make them Level 8 Soul Engineer Master, Titled Douluo can become a Level 8 Soul Master, Soul Douluo can become Level 7 Soul Engineer, and so on.

But Soul Masters are different. Soul Masters are judged by their aptitude. Without that talent, no matter which academy you study at, you will never become a strong person.

If it were a student exchange program, Shrek would definitely be the one to benefit more!

Only...

With Xiao Yichen around, is there any need for that? If Xiao Yichen were willing, conquering the entire continent wouldn't be a problem!

Moreover, the Diary also states that in this era, Soul Tools are by no means the definitive answer...

Mu En was thinking, and Jing Hongchen wasn't in a hurry either; this was something that couldn't be rushed.

To appear more composed, Jing Hongchen calmly found a seat and sat down, then mentally reviewed her Diary and group chat.

As a result, as soon as the chat group was opened...

[Huo Yun'er: Everyone, I was attacked at Shrek and am now dead!]

The moment Jing Hongchen's bottom touched the ground, it was as if she had been burned; she immediately stood up.

"Your Majesty has considered this matter carefully; I shall take my leave now. This Soul Master Tournament is far from over."

After saying this, Jing Hongchen bowed slightly, turned around, and left.

Mu En's eyes sharpened. What's wrong with this person? His behavior has changed so drastically. Could it be because I need to think things through?

This is bad!

Something must have happened.

It's... Diary!

Mu En also suddenly stood up; he had to go find Xiao Yichen. If it weren't something important, Jing Hongchen wouldn't be so impatient.

With a flash of golden light, Mu En vanished from his spot.

--

Divine Realm

Tang San's face was so gloomy it looked like it was about to drip water.

Looking down to the lower realm, Shrek City was filled with churning air currents and booming sounds.

Although they all tacitly tried to avoid the city, how could a powerful warrior perfectly control every bit of their power once they unleashed their true strength?

From Tang San's perspective, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape were like two destructive huskies. Even though he didn't have much affection for Shrek City, they shouldn't have wreaked havoc like that!

All they did was ask them to secretly kill an ordinary Soul Master, how did it escalate into such a huge incident?

Although there have been no deaths so far, the buildings have collapsed and the economic losses are countless.

Most importantly, these two are utterly destroying Shrek's reputation and influence!

I did tell you two to make a name for the Clear Sky Sect, but you can't climb to the top by stepping on Shrek Academy.

"Notify Mu En?"

Tang San shook his head. By the time Mu En returned to Shrek, the matter would be almost over.

He could neither use the Sea God's Light to help Shrek fight against Da Ming Er Ming, nor could he help Da Ming Er Ming leave Shrek.

In Shrek, he also had to play the role of the pure and innocent God-King.

Caught in a dilemma, he could only watch as the situation escalated.

Seeing that Da Ming Er Ming were surrounded, Er Ming and Xuan Zi found kindred spirits in each other and fought fiercely back and forth.

The Azure Bull Python of the Great Heaven displayed its might, defeating all the Shrek Academy elders and teachers with a single punch.

However, watching the Shrek Academy teachers being beaten and sent flying backwards, coughing up blood, Tang San wished he could personally kill Da Ming.

Telepathic communication.

"Open your domain, burn your Soul Power, burn your essence blood, and get back to the Clear Sky Sect!"

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[Soul Engineer: Dead? What do you mean, dead?]

[Black Dragon: Can I still speak in the group chat after I die?]

Even the Snow Empress, who always remained hidden and lurking, emerged.

[Little Nobody: Could it be that this Diary Copy has a protective function for its holder?]

[The Great Sage Equal to Heaven: Is he really dead???]

[Huo Yun'er: Those two Soul Beasts from the Clear Sky Sect stormed into Shrek City, and despite being surrounded by Shrek elders and teachers, they reduced me to ashes.]

[Soul Engineer: I don't understand. What do you mean by "the Clear Sky Sect attacked Shrek"?]

He was present when the Great Sage Equal to Heaven came up with the bad idea. He originally thought that at most, Xuan Zi would only get a beating.

[Soul Engineer: Little Noble, what's the situation at the Shrek Academy right now?]

[Little Noble:...]

Zhang Lexuan: How would I know?

Just then, Du Busi jumped out to save the day.

[Du Busi: The whole city is in an uproar, the sky is roaring, and the losses are devastating...]