"After four thousand years of development, the Sun Moon Empire has finally begun to show its strength. Timing, terrain, and popular support are all in its favor. Once it launches a war, the other three empires will be powerless to resist. They'll end up like the Star Luo Empire a few days ago, swept all the way back to their capital in half a day..." Yan Shaozhe began gravely.
Inside a meeting room.
Several figures whose names commanded immense respect in the outside world had gathered in a small, unremarkable room.
Of course, this was also the heart of Shrek.
After four thousand years, the emperors of the Original Continent's three empires, the Body Sect's Sect Master, and Shrek's Acting Pavilion Master, Xuan Zi, had gathered under one roof once again.
"Dean Yan is right. The Sun Moon Empire's Soul Tools are far beyond anything we imagined. Even I couldn't break through that so-called [Linked Defense] that shattered our defensive lines a few days ago. Add that brat Xu Cheng's authority and prestige, and the Sun Moon Empire is a solid slab of iron. Provoking a civil war will be difficult. Of all the prodigies I've seen over the years, his strength and cunning are downright monstrous. Never mind our current hesitation over forming an alliance-even if we do, our chances of victory won't reach thirty percent!"
Du Busi sighed softly.
Usually flippant and equally contemptuous of everyone, he sounded considerably more restrained now. He and the Heaven Dou Empire were two halves of one whole; separating them was impossible. Besides, if the Sun Moon Empire ruled the continent, his Body Sect might not escape unscathed either.
"Old fellow, even you couldn't do anything about that [Linked Defense]?" Xuan Zi asked, unwilling to believe it.
"Heh. Actually, ever since I