Right opposite Wang Yan, in the main seat of the Sea God Pavilion Meeting.
Mu En no longer lay on the rocking chair as usual, but instead maintained his Soul Power, straightening his bent back and scanning the crowd with a deep gaze.
He did not directly discuss matters concerning Xuan Zi, but instead turned his gaze to the left, looking at his disciple Yan Shaozhe.
Feeling his teacher's gaze, Yan Shaozhe's heart trembled.
Even a Level 95 Super Douluo couldn't help but feel nervous at this moment.
"As I said, Shrek Academy will not be sending anyone to support us in this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament."
" Yan Shaozhe, does what I say no longer matter?!"
Mu En's voice was deep and hoarse, as if it contained the pent-up energy of a volcano about to erupt.
Each word struck the silent air with an astonishing force.
Upon Yan Shaozhe immediately stood up, lowering his head and not daring to look at his teacher.
He once told Xuan Zi that if Mu En found out about this, he would kneel down and beg his teacher for forgiveness.
But this was Sea God Pavilion Meeting, and he couldn't possibly kneel down in front of everyone.
Moreover, when he said that, it was on the premise that Shrek Academy had won the championship.
Who would have thought that not only have they lost the championship, but they've also lost Xuan Zi, the deputy head of the Sea God Pavilion!
However, Yan Shaozhe was prepared. He took a deep breath and said earnestly, "Of course, the teacher's words are effective. This was my fault; I acted on my own initiative. Please punish me, teacher!"
Yan Shaozhe first admitted his mistake, but then, without giving Mu En a chance to say what the punishment should be, he continued, "I know that the teacher did this so that the academy would no longer be bound by Shrek's honor. Losing once might actually be a good thing for the academy."
"But teacher, have you considered that this might put too much pressure on the students participating in the competition, especially the five trainees?"
"They might be overwhelmed by the pressure, which is why I took it upon myself to send Tang Mingxuan and Zhu Yu to the competition."
Yan Shaozhe spoke sincerely and looked sorrowful, as if he had genuinely worried about the situation of the participating students when he made this decision.
It must be said that Yan Shaozhe is indeed a very cunning person, and the excuse he came up with at this moment is impeccable.
Even Mu En had to admit that he hadn't considered this point at the time.
Mu En glanced at Yan Shaozhe. He was very familiar with his disciple, and he absolutely did not believe that this was Yan Shaozhe's entire thought.
However, he didn't dwell on the matter at this moment, and instead said, "Then let's talk about Xuan Zi's matter."
As soon as the words were spoken, the Sea God Pavilion fell into dead silence once again.
They had learned from Wang Yan that Xuan Zi had been captured alive by Kong Deming, the Worship Hall Master of the Sun Moon Empire, whom they had previously been unaware of, using special methods!
For Shrek Academy, this was even harder to accept than the death of Xuan Zi in battle.
To die in battle is heroic, tragic, and Shrek would give anything to avenge him.
Captured...
Especially for someone like him, the Vice Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion, Level 98 Super Douluo, and one of the top experts on the continent, this is an unprecedented humiliation for Shrek in its ten thousand years of history!
Mu En spoke again, " Wang Yan, tell us what that Silver Moon Douluo's request is."
Wang Yan lowered his head and said in a dry voice, "They demand that we send someone to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy to discuss... discuss the matter of Xuan Zi's redemption, and... the details of the exchange between the two academies."
"Furthermore... they are demanding that the academy send someone who can make decisions."
The words "redemption matters" were like four red-hot steel needles, piercing the hearts of every elder.
shame!
An unprecedented disgrace!
Are you suggesting that these top experts from the continent go to the enemy's capital and discuss how to "redeem" their own Sea God Pavilion's deputy pavilion master as if he were a commodity?
"Bang!"
An elder slammed his fist on the table, trembling and his face flushed red. "Outrageous! How dare the Sun Moon Empire humiliate Shrek like this? Is Xuan Zi a commodity to be redeemed? Let us join forces, raze Mingdu to the ground, and rescue Xuan Zi!"
However, these impassioned words did not garner the support of everyone.
Several more rational elders frowned and remained silent.
Flatten the Mingdu? Easier said than done!
Kong Deming's capture of Xuan Zi demonstrates his unfathomable strength and methods, placing him no less powerful than Limit Douluo.
The capital of the Sun Moon Empire is a den of dragons and tigers, and its Soul Tool defense system, which has been in operation for thousands of years, is by no means a mere decoration.
A direct assault would not only fail to save Xuan Zi, but could very well drag the entire Shrek into an Abyss of no return.
Many of those present realized only now that their Shrek wasn't truly invincible.
Sitting in the main seat, Mu En's pale face revealed no emotion, but his eyes, which seemed to see right through people, slowly swept over each of the elders present.
" The Sun Moon Empire, this is an open conspiracy!"
Mu En's voice was calm, yet carried a weight that seemed to freeze time. "They captured Xuan Zi, so they already knew we had no choice but to go!"
He paused slightly, his gaze sharpening. "Then, who is willing to travel to Mingdu, to negotiate with the tiger for its skin, and bring back Xuan Zi?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Sea God Pavilion was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The previously indignant elder opened his mouth, but finally slumped down, avoiding Mu En's gaze.
The others either lowered their heads or looked elsewhere; not one dared to look directly at Mu En, and no one responded.
Let them fight and risk their lives, they won't even flinch.
But to make them represent Shrek and endure this obvious humiliation, to "grovel before" the people of the Sun Moon Empire...
They spent their entire lives in high positions, dedicated to protecting Shrek's honor.
At this moment, the enormous psychological barrier was truly insurmountable for them.
This silence is more suffocating than any heated argument.
The air was as heavy as mercury, making it hard to breathe.
Wang Yan sat at one end, feeling the awkward silence, his palms sweating profusely.
He understood the elders' pride, but he also knew that this matter concerned Xuan Zi's life and the overall situation of the academy.
If it weren't for his lack of ability and the fact that his words carried no weight, he would have stood up and accepted the job.
Time passed slowly, but still no one answered.
Finally, the peaceful aura surrounding Mu En rippled slightly.
He didn't erupt in fury; he simply asked a question in a calm voice, yet it was like a cold hammer that shattered the psychological defenses of all the elders.
"Does this mean... I have to go there myself?"
All the elders trembled violently and looked up in horror.
Sending the Dragon God Mu En, dragging his decaying body, to the Sun Moon Empire to ransom people was an unbearable humiliation for Shrek.
"Teacher! No!"
Yan Shaozhe was the first to speak urgently, his face deathly pale.
But he only stopped them, still not saying he would take on the task.
"Absolutely not! How could the Pavilion Master personally venture into such a dangerous place?!"
Other elders also spoke up, trying to dissuade Mu En.
Just then, a voice broke the silence, carrying a hint of difficulty, yet exceptionally firm.
" Mu En, I am willing to travel to the Sun Moon Realm!"
Everyone's attention immediately focused on the right side near the door, landing on Xian Lin'er, the dean of the Soul Tool Department. It was Xian Lin'er who had just said those words.