After Xuan Zi returned to Shrek Academy, he explained everything to Mu En. No one doubted the truth of his words, and everyone began preparing for the worst.
Shrek Academy's City Defense Army began drawing on the academy's treasury to purchase offensive soul cannons from auction houses across the continent. At the same time, they secretly summoned the academy's outstanding alumni and even sought help from the major powers.
Undercurrents surged.
On the surface, however, everything continued as usual. If Di Tian discovered that they were openly preparing for war, it would be like posting a sign saying, "No silver buried here." He would quickly realize something was wrong and might even launch the beast tide immediately.
Shrek Academy, Sea God Pavilion.
A single remark from Xuan Zi left the room so quiet that even the crows and sparrows fell silent. Then Mu En, seated at the head of the table, spoke. His eyes remained closed, and his voice was quiet but clear, as though it could pass straight through space into everyone's sea of consciousness.
"We cannot pin our hopes on an evil soul master who provoked a beast tide. We can only rely on ourselves. What did the Body Sect say? Judging by the time, their reply should have arrived by now!"
Mu En asked calmly. With his eyes still closed, he turned his head toward Yan Shaozhe, who held an envelope. Yan Shaozhe's expression was exceptionally grim, however, as though the contents were difficult to voice.
"Shaozhe, read it aloud. This is an ally's opinion, after all."
Mu En urged him on.
"Teacher, Du Busi of the Body Sect said... said that once Shrek Academy has been destroyed by the beast tide, they will build their new base on our ruins."
Yan Shaozhe's face was filled with