Personnel Dispatched by Various Factions

"Since that's the case, who do you think we should send?"

Xu Tianran's cultivation had already reached three rings, but he did not really dare to go. After all, his thirty-third rank had been somewhat inflated. Thus, he turned his gaze toward his second younger brother.

As far as he knew, his second brother had recently gone with the Dragon Emperor Douluo to the Star Dou Forest to hunt for his fourth Spirit Ring. It even seemed that something had happened, though he had not managed to learn exactly what.

"Father, isn't this Ancient Secret Realm related to gods? And with the life-saving tokens ensuring our safety, your son wishes to go."

Seeing that no one spoke, Xu Tianchen was the first to look at Xu Chengjing and speak.

"Very well. With your current four-ring cultivation, I believe that even Shrek Academy's people would not be your match."

Xu Chengjing agreed to Xu Tianchen's request without a moment's hesitation. According to his plan, one of the spots had originally belonged to Xu Tianchen anyway, and Xu Tianchen's strength was guaranteed.

"Minister Hongchen, does your academy have no one to recommend?"

Xu Chengjing directly called on Jing Hongchen, who seemed to still be lost in thought. Hearing Xu Chengjing call his name, Jing Hongchen hurriedly replied.

"Your Majesty, I have also been considering who would be suitable to go."

"Have you thought of someone?"

"I have. I have a nephew named Ao Hongchen. He is fourteen this year, and his martial soul is the same Three-Legged Golden Toad as mine. He has already reached Rank 45 and is also a fourth-tier soul engineer."

"So it is him. I have heard of him—the Sun Moon Empire's young talent. Good. Give him a token."

The corners of Xu Chengjing's lips rose slightly in a smile, and he turned his gaze toward Chen Songting.

"Minister Chen, if I remember correctly, you also have a rather gifted nephew, do you not?"

When Chen Songting heard Xu Chengjing mention his name, he understood that he was being asked to provide someone.

"Your Majesty honors me by remembering. He is my nephew, Li Zhengdian. His parents passed away early, and since I have no sons of my own, I took him in and raised him by my side."

"The child is only thirteen this year. His martial soul is a Golden-Feathered Spirit Sparrow mutated with a spiritual attribute. He is currently Rank 39, but his soul engineer rank has already reached the fourth tier."

(The author said at the end of the chapter that they would explain why their ranks were so high.)

After hearing Chen Songting's words, Xu Chengjing revealed a satisfied expression.

"Not bad, not bad. The younger generation of our Sun Moon still has sufficient strength. In that case, Chen'er, you will lead this exploration of the secret realm."

As he spoke, Xu Chengjing took out three tokens from his Soul Guidance Device and sent them flying into Xu Tianchen's hands. Then he shifted his gaze to Jing Hongchen and Chen Songting.

"Do either of you have any objections?"

Though he spoke as if discussing the matter, there was a trace of imperial majesty in his tone.

"This minister has none. His Highness the Purple Radiance King is not only exceptionally strong, but his intelligence is also not to be underestimated. No one would be more suitable to lead them than His Highness."

Chen Songting hurriedly stepped forward to answer. Seeing that Chen Songting had already said what he himself had wanted to say, Jing Hongchen could only force out a final sentence.

"This minister agrees as well."

"Good. In that case, the two of you will send your juniors to the Purple Radiance Prince's Manor tonight and let the three of them get acquainted first. Hall Master Hongchen, you will need to accompany them when the time comes."

"This minister obeys the decree."

Xu Chengjing nodded in satisfaction, then finally turned his gaze toward Luan Feng, who had been sitting to the side without uttering a single word.

"Minister Luan Feng, when the time comes, you will lead the Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion to accompany them and protect their safety. They are the future pillars of our nation, after all. Security must be handled properly."

"This minister obeys the decree." Luan Feng stepped forward and clasped her fists.

Meanwhile, Sea God's Pavilion in Shrek City was also discussing who should be sent for the emergence of this Ancient Secret Realm.

"Teacher, I say you should just ask the Heavenly Dragon Sect for one. They snatched two tokens, so what's the big deal about giving one to us?"

Yan Shaozhe, dressed in white, shouted at an old man seated at the head of the conference table, his tone filled with intense confusion.

This old man was Yan Shaozhe's teacher, the master of Sea God's Pavilion, and one of the current three Ultimate Douluo—the Dragon God Douluo, Mu En!

"Enough! You pressured the Heavenly Soul imperial family without my permission and forcibly seized the two tokens they obtained. I have not even settled that account with you yet!"

It would have been better if Yan Shaozhe had said nothing, but the moment he did, Mu En flew into a rage and slammed his palm onto the table.

"That's just how it is. Besides, what powerful juniors could people like them possibly have? Holding onto them would only be a waste."

"Hm?" Mu En cast a single glance at Yan Shaozhe, who was still muttering, frightening him so badly that he did not even dare open his mouth.

"Martial Uncle, Shaozhe is right. I say all ten tokens should be handed over to Shrek, ensuring that Shrek's little monsters will not be injured."

Xuan Zi, seated below Mu En, seemed unable to read the situation as he continued speaking up for Yan Shaozhe. At the very least, in his eyes, Yan Shaozhe's actions had been correct.

Seeing that Xuan Zi still dared to walk into the line of fire, Mu En directly formed a giant hand of soul power, seized Xuan Zi, and threw him into the nearby Sea God Lake.

"Go sober up before coming back in."

Mu En's gaze swept over every elder present, and he sighed.

"I do not have many years left. If you still insist on acting so recklessly, I do not even know when the academy will disappear because of it."

"Elder Mu, calm down. Do not worry needlessly here. Let us first decide which students will be going to the secret realm."

Elder Song stepped forward and comforted Mu En.

"Didn't you already get two tokens? Decide among yourselves which two students will go. I will swallow my pride and ask the Heavenly Dragon Sect for one more, but that spot must go to Le Xuan. I hope they have not chosen their candidates yet."

After saying that, Mu En walked out with a stooped back. When he reached the doorway, he stopped, turned to the seated crowd, and said:

"Do not send any more people for this secret realm. Without guarantees of safety, do not let the children go."

Star Luo Empire, imperial palace council hall.

Xu Jiawei had now ascended the throne and become the emperor of the Star Luo Empire.

"My ministers, in my opinion, we may send one qualified genius in with a token. Once inside the secret realm, they need only form an alliance with Shrek's people. The most important thing is to ensure the child's safety."

The ministers participating in the council below immediately cried out, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Heavenly Soul Empire

"Shrek has gone too far! They snatched both of them away! Do they think Heavenly Soul is so easy to bully?"

The Heavenly Soul Emperor's eyes were bloodshot as he panted heavily, venting the fury in his heart.

"Then, Your Majesty, should we still send someone in?"

Mo Feiyun, a royal consecrated expert standing beside the Heavenly Soul Emperor, spoke to the enraged emperor.

"We go! How can we not? It concerns gods, after all. Once inside the secret realm, form an alliance with the Body Sect. As for the candidate, you arrange it. Do not choose the very best, but do not choose someone too poor either. Remember to notify the border commander-in-chief and make sure our Heavenly Soul's young talents are properly protected."

The Heavenly Soul Emperor had calmed down as well. For a secret realm connected to gods, they had to send someone even without a life-saving token.

After all, who would not be interested in matters concerning gods?

Dou Ling Empire

"Enough. Senior Tianyang, discuss it with those people yourself. You may leave."

Tianyang Douluo looked at the emperor before him, a man concerned only with pleasure and utterly indifferent to the affairs of the empire, and his heart filled with confusion about the future.

"This minister takes his leave."

The Dou Ling Emperor waved his hand, then shouted to the many dancing girls below, "Why did you stop? Keep playing the music! Keep dancing!"