Shrek's Choice

At the head of the meeting room, Xuanzi was the first to speak, "Now, the Sun Moon Empire's strategic deployment is out in the open. Within the Heavenly Soul Empire's territory, they can be said to be advancing unimpeded and winning victory after victory. Although the Body Sect and the Tian Soul Army are still fighting desperately, no one knows how long they can hold out against Du Busi. So now, let's all share our opinions."

The first to speak was Xian Lin'er, the Dean of the Soul Guidance Department and a Martial God Douluo: "Elder Xuan, I think it's time to fully support the Heavenly Soul Empire. Although our academy and Shrek City are located in a corner of the Heavenly Soul Empire, they are all within its territory. If the Heavenly Soul is destroyed, we will not be able to remain unscathed."

At this moment, Yan Shaozhe retorted, "That's not appropriate. We all know that Shrek can't just stay in one corner, and even if the Sun Moon Empire doesn't bother us now, it definitely will in the future. But you're talking about full support, how can we provide full support?"

"Even if all of us Super Douluo, along with the Soul Tool Hall of the Tang Sect, went to support the Tian Soul Battlefield, it wouldn't make much of a difference in this war."

"In terms of high-end combat power such as Super Douluo and Titled Douluo, even with the Body Sect, we are probably no match for the Holy Spirit Cult. Although the situation of the Star Luo Empire has eased slightly, they still have to guard the Mingdou Mountain Range. Otherwise, if the Sun Moon Empire launches another counterattack, both battlefields will be put on the defensive."

"As for the Tang Sect's Soul Tool Hall, no matter how powerful their Soul Tool are, their numbers are far too few, and their personnel are insufficient. Sending them to fight against the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Guidance Corps on the front lines would be no different from using them as cannon fodder."

"And most importantly, what will happen to Shrek Academy if we all go to support the Heavenly Soul Empire? What if the Holy Spirit Cult attacks? And..."

At this point, Yan Shaozhe glanced at Tang Wutong under the conference table, then stopped speaking and said, "In short, I don't agree with full support; only a portion can be sent."

Upon hearing this, Xian Lin'er gave Yan Shaozhe a disdainful look. After all, she had always been at odds with this Bright Phoenix Douluo, so she coldly said, "Hmph! You've always been like this, timid and cowardly, lacking any magnanimity! You yourself said that in terms of high-end combat power, we are inherently inferior to the Holy Spirit Cult. If only a portion of us goes, what's the difference between us and not going at all? Are we planning a day trip to the battlefield?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe's expression turned slightly awkward, but he still felt guilty towards Xian Lin'er. Faced with this merciless verbal attack, he could only reply, "That's not what I meant, but Shrek's safety is more important. We can't just rush in headfirst without any regard for our own safety."

Xian Lin'er immediately cast a sharp glance at her. "Are you saying I'm brainless?"

Yan Shaozhe immediately looked distressed. "I..." I just wanted to tell you not to be so impulsive, how did I say you were brainless?

But it seems like you can't even be called impulsive now.

Just as Xian Lin'er was about to continue her outburst, Old Elder Song placed a hand on his daughter's shoulder and said, "Lin'er, we're discussing serious matters now, don't fool around."

Seeing that her mother had spoken, Xian Lin'er could only snort coldly and remain silent.

In fact, her proposal to provide full support was made after careful consideration. After all, it was better to cooperate with the Body Sect to fight the Holy Spirit Cult now than to wait until the Tian Soul was destroyed and the Body Sect was crippled before Shrek had to face the Holy Spirit Cult alone.

Every time Xian Lin'er Yan Shaozhe heard that scumbag Yan Shaozhe contradict her, she felt annoyed and always wanted to say something back to him.

As for the others present, they were already used to the discord between Xian Lin'er and Yan Shaozhe, after all, Yan Shaozhe had too many romantic entanglements in his youth.

At this point, Xuanzi was too lazy to try to ease the conflict between Xian Lin'er and Yan Shaozhe, since it had been like this for decades anyway.

Xuanzi then looked at the silent Huo Gua and asked, "Yu Hao, what do you think?"

In Xuanzi's view, Huo Yuhao's opinion was still very important.

Because Huo Yuhao had spent a considerable amount of time on the front lines of the Ming Dou, his battlefield experience was far superior to that of the Pavilion Elder present. After all, while these Pavilion Elders were powerful and had lived for decades or even centuries, they had not participated in large-scale wars and had primarily engaged in battles between Soul Master.

The way soldiers fight and how Soul Master fight are worlds apart.

After thinking for a moment, Huo Gua said, "Dean Xian and Dean Yan both have valid points. My suggestion is that the Tang Sect's Soul Tool Hall is at a significant disadvantage in terms of numbers against the Sun Moon Soul Guidance Group. Going to the front lines wouldn't be very meaningful. Therefore, it would be best for them to stay in Shrek City, led by Grandmaster and Teacher Xuan, to guard the Shrek City. This approach would be more effective."

"As for the academy, we can leave only Xuan Zi behind. With Xuan Zi and the teachers overseeing Shrek, there shouldn't be any problems. The other Pavilion Elder and I can go to the Tian Soul Battlefield. It's time for me, as an extreme solo soldier, to play a role."

"The only thing to worry about is that if Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao make a move, the situation will be hard to predict. After all, without Shrek, without our teacher and the Golden Tree, no one can deal with the two of them."

Huo Gua's concerns were not unfounded. If it weren't for the formidable presence of Ye Xishui and Long Xiaoyao, Shrek wouldn't have acted so timidly.

The Pavilion Elder could all imagine one scenario: both Shrek and the Holy Spirit Cult would mobilize their full forces, and the outcome would be obvious without even fighting, because no one could deal with two Limit Douluo.

However, after hearing Huo Gua's idea, Xuanzi quickly agreed, "Let's do as Yu Hao suggests. After all, Long Xiaoyao was born in the Heavenly Soul Empire. He can help the Holy Spirit Cult within the Sun Moon Empire, but he can't possibly disregard his reputation and appear in the Heavenly Soul Empire to attack his own motherland."

"As for Ye Xishui, Yu Hao, you also mentioned that she is in charge of fighting against the Star Luo Empire in the Mingdou Mountain Range, so she probably won't go to the Tian Soul Battlefield."

"However, everyone should also be careful; if you encounter Ye Xishui, you'll have no choice but to retreat."

Afterwards, the group discussed some details about Shrek's plan to support the Heavenly Soul Empire, decided to head to the battlefield the next day, and then adjourned.

Just as everyone was getting up to leave, Xuanzi suddenly said, "Yu Hao, stay a moment."

Huo Gua, who was about to leave with Beibei and Tang Wutong, stopped and looked at Tang Wutong and Beibei, saying, "You two go back to the Tang Sect first."

Beibei nodded, then turned and left without saying anything.

Tang Wutong glanced at Huo Gua and Xuanzi one more time before hesitatingly walking out of the conference room.

When only Xuanzi and Huo Gua remained in the Sea God Pavilion, Xuanzi said, "Nearly four months have passed, and Zhou Huan is still nowhere to be found. According to Xiao Xiao, falling into Space Rift is almost certainly fatal; but you once said that Zhou Huan was special. Can he really have survived?"

Almost no one in the Sea God Pavilion mentions Zhou Huan's matter anymore, because it's too complicated, especially since it involves Tang San.

But just because no one says anything doesn't mean no one remembers; clearly, Xuanzi is the one they've been longing for.

Xuanzi didn't know Tang San. He only knew that Zhou Huan had brought glory to Shrek in the Mingdu Soul Master Competition and saved the entire Shrek during the Beast Tide.

He had asked Mu En for his opinion, but Mu En only said one word, "Wait."

Yes, all we can do is wait.

Zhou Huan's fate is currently unknown, and there's nothing they can do but wait.

If Zhou Huan were to die, it would be a joke for Shrek to rebel against Tang San without any clear reason. Not only would it be like throwing an egg against a rock, but they wouldn't even have a reason to rebel, because Shrek wouldn't be able to find any evidence to prove that Tang San attacked Zhou Huan.

If Zhou Huan were still alive, Shrek would naturally protect its Disciple. Even when facing a god, Shrek should not lose its inherent spirit.

Otherwise, Shrek would have no reason to exist.

Therefore, Xuanzi still wanted to confirm Zhou Huan's situation with Huo Gua.

In response, Huo Gua asked instead, "Xuan Zi, if Zhou Huan hadn't died, would Shrek have stood by his side?"

Upon hearing this, Xuanzi narrowed his eyes slightly and said, "Yes, Shrek has never belonged to just one person, nor to just one Shrek. Shrek Shrek has achieved what it is today through the efforts of countless predecessors over ten thousand years. Shrek Shrek should uphold certain principles, such as being unafraid of powerful figures, and equally unafraid of divine authority."

After hearing this, Huo Gua smiled and said, "In that case, I believe Zhou Huan will not die."

Huo Gua wasn't just talking nonsense; he genuinely had the confidence. After all, his teacher, Electrolux, came from another world, and Zhou Huan's mystery and power might just allow him to survive the Space Rift and reach another world.

Huo Gua wasn't sure if Zhou Huan could return, and he couldn't explain that to Xuanzi.

After hearing Huo Gua's confirmation, Xuanzi stopped asking about Zhou Huan and instead asked, "How is Tang... how is Tang Wutong?"

Ever since he talked to Zhou Huan about Tang Wutong, Xuanzi had been keeping an eye on her movements, but he hadn't found anything.

But after Tang Wutong restored Wang Dong'er's memories, even if Xuanzi was slow-witted, he should have realized the relationship between Tang Wutong and the Tang Family and the Clear Sky Sect.

You have to understand that Wang Dong'er possesses the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, and considering that she now bears the surname Tang, plus what happened in the Qiankun Love-Seeking Valley, if you put all these things together, even a fool could see the problem.

Even if you can't guess that Tang Wutong is Tang San's daughter, you can still guess that Tang Wutong is a descendant of Tang San's family.

Therefore, Xuanzi asked this question.

Huo Gua's feelings towards Tang Wutong were clearly complicated, but he still answered with a firm gaze, "There's nothing unusual yet."

After thinking for a moment, Huo Gua added, "I will make her Dong'er again."

Hearing this, Xuanzi could only smile wryly, not saying much. He simply sighed and said, "These are turbulent times. Even Xiao Xiao has disappeared without a trace. Perhaps our previous attitude disappointed her, but what can we do now?"

Huo Gua then said, "Xiao Xiao has a close relationship with Zhou Huan after all. It might be a good thing for her to leave Shrek temporarily. She should be with Senior Disciple Sister now."