The Calm Before the Storm (2)

The banquet ended in a pleasant atmosphere.

Both sides share the same goals and approaches, and their required resources can complement each other.

As long as the attitude issue is met.

Reaching a consensus is indeed a matter of course.

However, although the banquet has ended, some things are just beginning.

The controversy surrounding Ye Qingcang's killing of Profound Darkness Douluo, Heavenly Sun Douluo, and Princess Xue Lingxun of the Douling Empire Princess gradually spread from the indifferent Shrek Academy, attracting the attention of countless people.

"Uncle-Master, what should we do?"

"There's no response from the Dou Ling Empire!"

"Should we continue to wait... or take the initiative to bring it up with them?"

"Or perhaps the Dean of Studies from the Outer Court could give them an explanation?"

Inside the Shrek Academy.

Poseidon Pavilion.

Xuan Zi, who had been waiting for news from the Dou Ling Empire, was extremely anxious. He kept tapping his fingers on the wooden Golden Tree Chair beneath him, and his gaze fell on the old man at the end of the long table, revealing a hint of unease.

Yan Shaozhe and others were also present.

There were also Old Song and others.

Even Lin Huiqun, the Treasure Pavilion who usually doesn't get involved much, came. With so many Title Douluo sitting together, more than half of them being Super Douluo, the atmosphere was oppressive even without them making a move.

But this pressure had nothing to do with the old man sitting at the end of the long table.

Anyone who sees this old man for the first time...

Everyone was moved by the kind and compassionate nature of this old man.

He was like a kind and gentle old man.

Even surrounded by titled Douluo like Xuan Zi, Old Song, and Yan Shaozhe, it was difficult to sense any pressure emanating from this old man.

Contradiction!

It can only be described as contradictory!

It's eye-catching, yet it makes you instinctively relax!

Anyone who witnessed this scene would know that the old man surrounded by Xuan Zi and the others must be an old monster stronger than Xuan Zi and the others. But it was just so hard to be wary of him. Or rather, when you were wary of this old man, you would feel inexplicably ashamed of this mindset!

Besides this contradictory temperament.

The mark on the old man's forehead was also particularly noticeable.

A miniature golden trident.

The halberd tip points upwards.

A strong sense of sacredness washes over you.

But looking further down into his eyes, there was a sense of vicissitude that seemed incongruous with his sacredness.

Hearing Xuan Zi's words, he sighed slightly.

Under the influence of the Sea God's Light, his spine, now fully restored, supported the old man, allowing him to straighten his back and sit up. "Xuan Zi... after saying all this, what is your meaning?"

"If things develop as expected, the Dou Ling Empire will definitely send someone to inquire. You must know that at this critical juncture, let alone a God Trial Taker, even an ordinary Title Douluo represents a great deal of significance."

"Dou Ling Empire, Heavenly Soul Empire, Star Luo Empire."

"Prior to this, many Soul Master had already been arrested and subjected to torture to extract confessions."

"In the subsequent search, the Three Great Empires provided a complete set of data: Since half a year ago, our world has seen a continuous emergence of unregistered individuals claiming to be from another world. The number of unregistered individuals has been increasing proportionally every month, from dozens initially discovered to hundreds later, and up to last month, the total number of unregistered individuals arrested has reached more than 7,000. According to incomplete statistics, there are still 2,000 to 3,000 unregistered individuals active in various dark corners, making it difficult to track them down... This trend has continued until this month, because no unregistered individuals have been discovered this month, which is itself an extremely abnormal thing. Therefore, the Three Great Empires came to us to discuss and take advantage of this opportunity."

"Now, Ye Qingcang has made his appearance."

"The Star Luo Empire contacting Ye Qingcang and the Heavenly Soul Empire remaining inactive were all expected... but the fact that the Dou Ling Empire can sit still... to be honest, I really don't understand what they're up to!"

"So what I mean is to remain unchanged in the face of all changes."

"But this is different from the original plan."

"Uncle-Master, what do you mean?"

Xuan Zi told the truth.

This prompted Mu En was sitting at the end of the long table, to nod repeatedly.

Then, he turned the question around and Yan Shaozhe, "Shaozhe, what about you?"

"Teacher, my idea is to take the initiative." The Sea God Pavilion Meeting was originally a place to discuss solutions, so it's reasonable for opinions to differ. Compared to Xuan Zi, Yan Shaozhe's thinking was more inclined to put himself in others' shoes, "The Xuanming Sect is the Nation Protecting Sect of the Dou Ling Empire, and its position is similar to that of the Body Sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire. In this conflict, the Dou Ling Empire not only lost a Profound Darkness Douluo, but also lost a Heavenly Sun Douluo, and also lost the life of a princess... Even if the Dou Ling Empire was originally confused, after suffering such pain, it should be more clear-headed. And a clear-headed Dou Ling Empire will definitely suspect our Shrek Academy first. I guess they also want to remain unchanged and turn a blind eye to this matter."

"But the problem is... if the Dou Ling Empire backs down and refuses to be our pawn, we can't take the initiative to attack. Otherwise, wouldn't that be tantamount to admitting defeat?" Qian Duoduo shrugged, disagreeing with Yan Shaozhe's statement. "I think we should remain silent for now. So what if we're stuck in a stalemate? Let's see who gets anxious in the end... The Dou Ling Empire Dou Ling Empire is currently suffering in silence, unable to express their grievances. If they want to keep quiet, then let them keep quiet. Let's see if Ye Qingcang destroys them in the end, or... well... there probably isn't any other possibility."

Even the Heavenly Soul Empire's Du Busi this Level 98 Super Douluo.

What does the Dou Ling Empire have?

Two level 96 Super Douluo?

Sorry, I've already been killed by Ye Qingcang!

Should we unite with the other two countries to deal with Ye Qingcang?

Are you sure you're awake?

On the Star Luo Empire's side, the princess was the only one accompanying them. Although it's unclear how the talks went, judging from the Star Luo Empire's attitude at their first meeting, even if they couldn't be friends with Ye Qingcang Ye Qingcang, they wouldn't be his enemies. As for the Heavenly Soul Empire, they've always been slow and deliberate. By the time the Heavenly Soul Empire makes up its mind, Ye Qingcang might have already wiped out the Douling Imperial Family. Who can the Dou Ling Empire rely on?

Therefore, let's continue along this line of thought.

The Dou Ling Empire will definitely be the first to lose its composure.

"But there's another possibility..." Xian Lin'er corrected Qian Duoduo's analysis. "The Dou Ling Empire has already pieced together a complete chain of logic. If they're bold enough, they might even have prepared false evidence and secretly communicated with Ye Qingcang to sell out our Shrek Academy... Whether this evidence can gain Ye Qingcang's trust is actually not important. What's important is what Ye Qingcang thinks about it!"

"Ye Qingcang..." Mu En, sitting at the end of the long table, murmured to himself, then nodded. "Lin'er has hit the nail on the head. We don't need to know or care about the attitude of the Dou Ling Empire. Ye Qingcang's attitude is the most important thing... I have a feeling that although things are calm now, this little guy will come to visit me in a few days."

Xuan Zi and the others looked at each other in bewilderment.

They each pondered for a moment, but remained silent.

It's best not to ask too many questions about things you don't understand.

If it's easy to explain, then it can definitely be explained.

It's not convenient to explain, and even if you hear it, it's not a good thing.

After becoming God Trial Taker.

Mu En's actions became increasingly unconventional and imaginative.

For Xuan Zi and the others, each harboring their own secrets, the only way to ensure the smooth progress of the plan was to remain silent, not ask, not listen, and not know.

Although they didn't know the full picture of the plan either.