Propaganda, Undercurrents

"There's no time like the present. Let's do it today; I'll contact that old fellow Yue Zhengen right now."

Long Yeyue retracted her aura, thought for a moment, and spoke.

"I leave it entirely to you, Elder Long."

Cai Yue'er was naturally more than happy to agree.

"Beep, beep."

The communication Soul Tool was connected quickly.

"Elder Long, what are your instructions?"

A somewhat aged voice came through the Soul Tool.

"Nothing much. It's just that a few days ago, didn't you want to send your grandson to Shrek Academy?"

"I'm in a good mood these past two days, so I'm letting you know: send him over in a couple of days."

"Specifically, in the capacity of a work-study student, just as you've been longing for."

Long Yeyue had expected Yue Zhengen to agree immediately, but to her surprise, there was a moment of silence on the other end.

Long Yeyue frowned, a hint of displeasure already creeping into her voice.

"Why aren't you speaking? Or was I not clear enough?"

A voice finally came from the other side of the Soul Tool.

"My apologies, Elder Long. I just went to check on things."

"The child, Zhengyu, is currently undergoing the Angel Inheritance."

"He is at a critical juncture. In a few years, I will definitely send him to Shrek Academy."

"I am truly, truly sorry, Elder Long."

Having said that, without giving Long Yeyue a chance to reply, Yue Zhengen ended the communication.

Long Yeyue stared at the Soul Tool that had just cut the connection, feeling somewhat dazed.

Cai Yue'er remained silent the entire time, not daring to speak.

"Fine. It seems everyone has the guts to reject my Shrek Academy now."

Long Yeyue said with a touch of anger.

"Elder Long, should we still proceed with the publicity?"

Cai Yue'er asked cautiously.

"Publicity? Why wouldn't we publicize it!"

"My Shrek Academy is a place that cultivates monsters; true monsters never lose!"

"Contact the Dazzling Tang Sect industry of the Tang Sect immediately."

"Tell them to put this challenge match on the front page for me!"

"Yes, Elder Long, I will go at once."

Returning our gaze to the other end of the Soul Tool, where Yue Zhengen was located.

"Grandfather, why did you reject Shrek Academy?"

"Haven't you always wanted me to enter as a work-study student?"

Yue Zhengyu asked with some confusion.

Yue Zhengen looked at his grandson, whose eyes were full of innocence, and said with affection: "Silly child, how could Grandfather not want you to go?"

"You are still too young right now. In three or four years, once you have your own judgment, Grandfather will send you in."

"Oh, Grandfather, then I'm going to go play!"

Yue Zhengyu did not think about or understand what his grandfather had said.

He skipped away happily.

"Sigh." Yue Zhengen watched his grandson leave and let out a long breath.

The reason he had rejected that woman, Long Yeyue, was because he had obtained some inside information through his own network of connections.

The status of the Southern Yue Family within the Federation was somewhat awkward.

The Angel Martial Soul inherited within the family was a true God Rank martial soul.

Twenty thousand years ago, the Sea God had severed the God Rank inheritance.

Since then, although the Angel Martial Soul had been passed down, it was as if a curse had been placed upon it.

The inheritors of the Angel Martial Soul found it difficult to even break through their limits, let alone anything else.

After reaching the Super Douluo realm, there was an invisible barrier at every single level.

It wasn't until the Abyss Plane invaded that the barrier finally vanished.

After another six thousand years of development, the Southern Yue Family was formed.

However, the Federation was generally on guard against the Yue family.

On one hand, they feared the Yue family might repeat the maneuvers of the Martial Soul Hall era; after all, that precedent was there for all to see.

On the other hand, they were also afraid of another Sea God family emerging.

That is to say, the family of Chen Xinjie.

Therefore, although the Yue family controlled the Southern Legion, they had never truly entered the core layer of the Federation.

However, as the saying goes, there is no wall that does not let the wind through.

Having reached the position of Southern Legion commander, he was no pushover.

He knew more or less about the Federation's intentions and the actions of the War God Temple Master.

If he agreed to Shrek's request at this time, it would undoubtedly be choosing to stand with Shrek early on.

"Let's wait a bit longer; in three or four years, the outcome will naturally be clear."

Yue Zhengen said in a low voice.

Shrek's actions were swift.

Just two days after Xie An returned to the War God Temple, the Dazzling Tang Sect had already reported online that Shrek would be participating in the new Eastsea Alliance tournament.

The Shrek Academy team members were identified using their titles from the Youth Genius Ranking.

Nether Wu Sidu, Star Sword Ye Xinglan, Dark Bear Yang Nianxia, and so on.

In an instant, it surged to the top of the trending searches.

Many people left comments saying that this so-called Eastsea Alliance was undoubtedly a mantis trying to stop a chariot compared to Shrek.

Numerous factions were just waiting to see the Federation make a fool of itself.

"Beep, beep."

Xie An looked at the soul communication device call coming from the Federation Council Chairman and answered it directly.

"My dear War God Temple Master, you've really played a big game this time."

"I just didn't expect Shrek to react so violently."

The Council Chairman said.

"It was expected. Besides, even if Shrek hadn't reported it, I would have chosen to build momentum regardless."

"Otherwise, what would be the point of the talent I worked so hard to consolidate?"

Xie An replied upon hearing this.

The Council Chairman did not offer much reproach, only instructing him.

"I believe in your ability, and even your capacity for overall coordination."

"This probe has also revealed exactly who the Tang Sect is aligned with."

"It is time for those doves who still harbor illusions to wake up."

Xie An expressed his agreement with the Council Chairman's thoughts.

After some thought, Xie An felt he still needed to be stationed at Eastsea Academy for a period of time to prevent any accidents from occurring.

In Tiandou City, at the Blacksmith Association.

Mu Chen looked at the newspaper in his hand and chattered to Zhen Hua with some surprise.

"Tell me, if I remember correctly, that kid Tang Wulin was arranged to go to Eastsea Academy by the War God Temple Master, right?"

Zhen Hua nodded in agreement while hammering the metal.

"Aren't you going over to see the person you wanted to take as your closing disciple?"

Hearing this, Zhen Hua thought for a moment and said, "I should go over and take a look."

"I was just saying that, are you really going?"

"Aren't you an honorary member of the Sea God Pavilion?"

Mu Chen was truly surprised now.

Zhen Hua curled his lips upon hearing this: "They only value my status as a God Craftsman."

"Compared to a successor, what is there to be attached to about being a member of the Sea God Pavilion?"

"Sigh, no wonder you were the one who became a God Craftsman while I married the junior sister."

Mu Chen said with some admiration.

At the Spirit Pagoda headquarters.

Qiangu Dongfeng looked at the news on the internet and fell into deep thought.

After Qiangu Dongfeng achieved the Limit Doulu realm, Elder Qiangu passed the position of Spirit Pagoda Master to him.

After thinking for a moment, he dialed a number.

"Beep, beep."

"Ghost Emperor, have your Holy Spirit Cult go and test the waters at Eastsea Academy."

From the other end of the soul communication device came the somewhat hoarse voice of the Ghost Emperor.

"I'm not going. If you want to go, go yourself."

"I have no desire to tangle with that tough nut, the War God Temple Master."

Qiangu Dongfeng frowned and said in a deep voice.

"What, you don't want to carry out your plans anymore?"

"Do you really think you can take down Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect with just one Level 12 God-Slaying Shell?"

A long silence followed over the soul communication.

"I will send people, but you need to hurry up with the other shell."

"I will."

Qiangu Dongfeng said in a low voice.