Shrek Academy.
Sea God Pavilion.
The elders and four deans sat around the long table in their assigned places, waiting for Xuan Zi at its head to speak.
Xuan Zi swept his grave gaze across them and said solemnly, "I summoned you all today because something momentous has happened-something that could turn the situation on the continent around."
The Sea God Pavilion Master was so serious that the elders who had yet to hear the news felt their hearts tighten.
Sea God Pavilion Meetings had been rather frequent lately.
"Is the Sun Moon Empire preparing to launch a war?" an elder ventured cautiously.
Xu Tianran's wolfish ambitions were already plain for all to see. His attempt to trap hostages from the Three Kingdoms at the Soul Master Tournament had failed, and the only development this elder could imagine changing the continent's situation was Xu Tianran launching total war.
Xuan Zi shook his head and instructed quietly, "Yan Shaozhe, you explain."
Yan Shaozhe stood and said solemnly, "For the next few decades, at least, the Sun Moon Empire will not launch a war."
Elder Lin frowned in disagreement. "Yan Shaozhe, have you received new intelligence that makes you so certain?"
"Yes." Yan Shaozhe nodded slightly, his voice tinged with excitement as he explained, "A coup took place within the Sun Moon Empire. Xu Tianran was killed in public by another prince. The Sun Moon New Emperor loves peace and has announced that he will coexist peacefully with the continent's other nations throughout his reign."
The news immediately shocked the elders.
Elder Song asked incredulously, "Yan Shaozhe, is this news true?"
"Absolutely," Yan Shaozhe replied firmly. "The news came from the Star Luo Empire. The Sun Moon Diplomatic Mission has already arrived in Star Luo City and is receiving the Star Luo