Plotting to Seize

God Realm: Amid the churning sea of clouds, blue-gold divine light suddenly condensed around Tang San. His brows furrowed slightly, and his voice sank with barely concealed anger. "Although the Angel God's divine seat has already been inherited by someone else, I can still make arrangements for Dong'er to inherit the Angel Godhood. As for Huo Yuhao, the Child of Fortune, I will definitely bring him under my control! Huo Yuhao is a crucial piece in my grasp of the God Realm. Right now, the priority is to upgrade my Clear Sky Hammer into a Transcendent Divine Artifact. The Asura God's power has already been sealed; the Sea God's power alone is not enough to interfere with the Douluo Continent."

Clear Sky Sect: Mountain winds swept through the pines. Da Ming's snake eyes narrowed slightly as a faint gleam seemed to flash between his brows, receiving the guidance of divine sense. He turned to exchange a glance with Er Ming beside him, then raised his voice toward the void. "Divine Sovereign, what is it?"

Tang San's voice suddenly descended from the void. It was not loud, yet it clearly overrode the mountain wind, carrying a trace of heaviness. "Da Ming, Er Ming, Dong'er should not continue attending Shrek Academy. Bring her back to the Clear Sky Sect immediately."

Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged puzzled glances. Da Ming spoke, "Third Brother, why are you suddenly bringing Dong'er back to the Clear Sky Sect?"

Tang San's divine voice abruptly turned colder, his suppressed fury crashing straight into Da Ming's mind. "No need to ask. Just do as I say!"

"Yes, Third Brother."

As Tang San's aura gradually faded, Er Ming hurriedly asked Da Ming, "Big Brother, what exactly is going on? It was already strange enough that Dong'er was sent to Shrek to live in the boys' dormitory. Fine, she stayed there and got settled in, but why is she suddenly being called back to the Clear Sky Sect? She was just accepted as an inner disciple!"

Da Ming fell silent for a moment, then waved a hand and lowered his voice. "Don't ask. Do as Third Brother says. He must have his reasons. We just need to keep a close watch on our surroundings."

"But, Big—"

Before he could finish, a blue-gold figure suddenly condensed before them. Tang San's divine might made the surrounding pine branches tremble faintly. His gaze fell on Er Ming, his tone cold and flat. "This is not something you should be asking about."

Da Ming's snake eyes contracted. He quickly lowered his head and restrained his aura, his body stiffening straight as he apologized quietly. "Divine Sovereign, we were wrong."

Er Ming bowed slightly, his ears flattening behind his head. With fear in his voice, he hurriedly apologized, "Third Brother, I was wrong. I just spoke without thinking. I'll never ask again. I'll definitely do as you say!"

The pressure of Tang San's divine might eased somewhat. His gaze swept over the two of them for a moment. Without another word, the blue-gold light around him faded, and his divine sense completely withdrew. Only then did the frozen air around them loosen.

"I'll let you off this once. Do not make the same mistake again."

Several hours passed before Er Ming finally dared to speak. "Big Brother, Tang San has completely changed ever since he and Sister Xiao Wu ascended to the God Realm."

"Er Ming, Tang San is no longer the person he once was. Do not mention him again in the future."

"But Big Brother, isn't what he's doing to Dong'er too strange?"

"Er Ming, as far as I know, Tang San's Asura God power was sealed not long ago because he interfered with the lower realm. His urgency must be connected to something involving him."

"Then, Big Brother, will Dong'er be in danger? We watched her grow up!"

"I will do everything I can to help Dong'er. I won't let anything happen to her."

At Shrek Academy's Inner Academy, the spring breeze rustled the new leaves at the corner of the courtyard, while flower petals drifted across the grounds. Da Ming and Er Ming took human form and landed lightly on the steps outside the courtyard. They made little noise, but the aura they carried was still noticed by those within.

Mu En emerged first, leaning on his cane, with Qian Duoduo following at his side. Both of them stared at the pair. Mu En spoke first. "Why have you two come to Shrek instead of staying at the Clear Sky Sect?"

Da Ming stepped forward, speaking sincerely. "Dean Mu, Vice Dean Qian, we have come to bring Wang Dong'er back to the Clear Sky Sect. Something urgent has happened within the sect, and she needs to return."

Qian Duoduo frowned. "What kind of urgent matter is so pressing that you couldn't even give us advance notice?"

Mu En raised a hand to stop Qian Duoduo. His gaze darkened as he looked at Da Ming and Er Ming. "Recently, I've had the feeling that something is wrong with the aura of this world, as if something is about to change."

Da Ming did not respond to that. He merely clasped his hands in salute. "Rest assured, Dean. It is only an internal matter of the sect."

Mu En was silent for several seconds before nodding. "Fine. I'll let her go with you. Keep her safe."

Before long, Wang Dong'er came out and followed Da Ming and Er Ming toward the Clear Sky Sect. Along the way, she kept asking, "What urgent matter is this? Why did you suddenly call me back?"

Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged a glance. Neither explained in detail, merely replying vaguely, "You'll know when we reach the sect. It's all the sect's arrangement. Just come with us."