Meanwhile, at Shrek Academy's Qilin Pavilion.
The winds of change swept across the continent, yet the smoke of imperial rivalry did not seem to drift directly into this place sheltered by the Golden Ancient Tree.
However, as the sacred ground of Soul Masters on the continent,
Shrek Academy's core leadership had never truly been far removed from the continent's whirlpool of power.
Yan Shaozhe wore an unusually grave expression.
He looked toward Mu En, who appeared to be asleep in his recliner, though his aura was faintly linked to the entire Qilin Pavilion and even the Golden Ancient Tree.
And raised the most pressing issue currently facing the academy.
"Teacher," Yan Shaozhe's voice rang especially clearly through the quiet space of Qilin Pavilion,
"Heaven Dou Empire joined forces with the Body Sect and used overwhelming force to destroy Dou Ling Empire's imperial family.
Now, they have deployed troops along their border with Star Luo Empire. The situation could erupt at any moment.
The continent's balance has been completely shattered, and turmoil has begun.
Should Shrek Academy... intervene? And if so, how?"
Hearing this, Mu En slowly opened those eyes that were usually half-closed, as though they had seen through all the world's vicissitudes.
A faint trace of concern flashed deep within them, but even more than that was the calm born of considering matters from a higher perspective.
He gently shook his head.
"Shao Zhe, this time, it would not be appropriate for us to intervene directly."
The answer seemed unexpected, yet reasonable in a way.
Yan Shaozhe did not immediately press for an explanation. Instead, he quietly waited for his teacher to continue.
Mu En's gaze seemed to pierce through Qilin Pavilion's roof as he spoke slowly.
"The confrontation between Star Luo and Heaven Dou this time
is different