Inside the Sea God Pavilion, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed water might drip from it.
Yun Ming sat upright in the seat of honor, his handsome, refined face now covered in frost. He slowly surveyed everyone present before fixing his gaze on a point in empty space, as though looking through the walls at the ruins outside Shrek City.
"A few days ago, the Holy Spirit Cult joined forces with the abyss and dealt Shrek a devastating blow."
Yun Ming's voice was low and forceful, every word striking their hearts like a heavy hammer.
"Although we repelled that wave of attacks for now, this is only the beginning."
"Now, I'll explain our next steps."
He extended his slender fingers and tapped lightly on the table, producing a rhythmic sound.
"Zhuo Shi, Feng Wuyu, Cai Yue'er, the three of you will remain at Shrek Academy."
"Rebuild Shrek as quickly as possible."
The three elders whose names he called rose together, their expressions solemn.
After years of arduous cultivation, all three had reached the rank of Level 99 Limit Douluo, drawing infinitely close to Quasi-God—in other words, possessing the strength of a demigod.
They were Shrek Academy's pillars, the sea-calming needles that safeguarded its foundations.
"Yes, Pavilion Master!"
The three answered in unison, their resounding voices making the pavilion's windows tremble slightly.
Yun Ming nodded, then turned to the other side.
"Guan Yue."
Yue Tian Douluo Guan Yue inclined his head slightly, the Heaven-Crossing God Spear flickering into view behind him.
"You were the fastest among our generation of the Shrek Seven Devils, and your reconnaissance abilities are excellent."
"I want you to find out where the Holy Spirit Cult's members are hiding as soon as possible."
"These rats must be torn out by the roots."
A sharp gleam flashed