Seeing how worried her imperial brother was, Xu Jiujiu comforted him. "Brother, there's no need to worry so much. For now, Spirit Hall shows no signs of interfering with imperial power."
"Alas, the fact that they aren't doing so now doesn't mean they won't later. Those civil and military officials who studied at Shrek Academy will consciously or unconsciously favor Shrek Academy.
"To the point that our national policies are heavily influenced by Shrek Academy."
"Brother, then this is precisely an opportunity. Make the tiger devour the wolf—let Shrek Academy and Spirit Hall fight. No matter who wins or loses, it won't harm us."
"I'm afraid it won't be easy to sit back and watch."
"Brother, as long as you hold firm, those ministers in court who lean toward Shrek Academy won't be able to do anything.
"Besides, you can use righteousness to pressure them. Evil Spirit Masters are the common enemy of the Spirit Master World."
"Jiujiu, do you also believe what was written in that article is true?"
"About eighty percent of it should be true. The other twenty percent is subjective speculation meant to deliberately steer public opinion."
"Mm. Jiujiu, find an opportunity to contact Spirit Hall's higher-ups and sound out their attitude."
"Yes, I accept your order."
Meanwhile, in the Heaven Dou Empire, Princess Wei Na had come to the Body Sect on orders and found Du Busi.
"Wei Na, what is it?"
"Sect Master, I have been ordered to travel as an envoy to the Sun Moon Empire. I would like to ask you to accompany me."
"Is this because of that Spirit Hall, which suddenly emerged and has now been making frequent moves?"
"Yes. Spirit Hall is awakening Martial Souls for common children without charging any fees.
"They also take in and carefully nurture