Deep within Sea God Island, the Golden Ancient Tree's crown stirred though there was no wind, its leaves rustling softly.
Mu En sat cross-legged beneath it, eyes closed. On his aged face was a look of shock unlike any he had shown before.
"Yes, there's no mistake... That was the presence of a god."
Just moments ago, a trace of divine light had briefly descended upon Shrek City.
But as the Golden Ancient Tree trembled violently, some force seemed to cut that presence off. It weakened abruptly, then vanished without a trace.
"Was that you, Lord Sea God?" Mu En opened his eyes. Tears glistened in their clouded depths.
"So you've been watching over Shrek Academy all along? For such a disgrace to happen at the academy... I failed to keep them in line. I am a sinner."
He drew a deep breath, forced down the turmoil in his heart, and sent his senses surging through Shrek City like a tide.
"Hm?"
Mu En frowned. The unfamiliar Soul Power fluctuation was faint, yet it carried a familiarity that made his heart clench.
It was also moving through the city at astonishing speed, in a way that defied belief.
"Du Busi?!"
The next instant, Mu En vanished. When he reappeared, he was suspended high above Shrek City's Plaza.
"You dare come to Shrek City and run wild again!"
Mu En did not speak loudly, but his voice carried throughout the city. "Shrek Academy and the Main Body Sect have always kept to their own waters. Du Busi, you've sneaked into my city time and again. What exactly are you after?!"
Below, Du Busi had just dealt with Shi Xing and Elder Zhuang. He had the unconscious Ma Xiaotao and Jiang Hao tucked under his arms.
He looked up at Mu En