Why go see that old fellow?
To wait for punishment?
Having thrown off all restraint, Xuan Zi could no longer tolerate anyone getting in his face and berating him.
In his heart, no one in this world had the right to punish him anymore.
Seeing Xuan Zi still standing there unmoved, Elder Song grew furious. "Xuan Zi, don't forget! If Mu En hadn't helped you just now, you would already be another soul slain by Du Busi!"
Xuan Zi's expression grew increasingly awkward. He opened his mouth and stammered, "I-I never said I wouldn't go... Come on, let's go to Sea God's Pavilion right now."
With that, he rose into the air and flew toward Sea God's Pavilion.
Elsewhere.
Inside Shrek Academy, Qin Xiao slowly withdrew his gaze.
Seeing that both sides had left, he knew the battle was over.
His plan, however, had already been completed.
When he saw that enormous taotie, he knew events had unfolded just as he had guessed: Xuan Zi and Mu En had merged.
He had then secretly guided that strand of power of destruction into Du Busi's attack without a trace.
He was still uncertain exactly what changes it would cause.
But he believed it would be enough to throw Shrek into chaos.
Knock, knock, knock.
Suddenly, a knocking sound reached Qin Xiao's ears, followed by a concerned voice from outside.
"Martial Uncle, Martial Uncle, are you all right?"
Meng Hongchen called anxiously from outside the door.
Qin Xiao instantly composed himself, at least ensuring outsiders could not see his weakness. "I'm fine. Come right in."
The door opened, and Meng Hongchen walked in, followed closely by Elder Ma.
Qin Xiao smiled faintly. "Even Elder Ma came? There's no need to mobilize such a force, is there?"
However.
Elder Ma was nowhere