A God King's name was more useful than the God King himself

In contrast to Lu Cheng's joy at rising from the ashes, Shrek was shrouded in gloom.

Sea God Pavilion.

Mu En sat in the main seat. Although he had not been harassed by the Body Sect for nearly a year, his face had aged considerably, and his once upright back had hunched over again.

Strands of gray hair appeared at his temples, and his Life was fading away faster and faster.

I'm really worried.

Beset by external and internal troubles.

Outside, many top experts from the Body Sect broke through one after another, and two Limit Douluo were like heavy mountains pressing down on their heads, while inside, their own side was getting weaker and weaker.

The older generation is almost dead. Although he has the secret technique of the Golden Ancient Tree and has temporarily recovered some of his strength, he is still far from being able to shoulder the current burden. Meanwhile, the younger generation is in a state of transition, and Bei Bei, at level 55, is actually the strongest person in the current preliminary competition team.

It's easy to imagine how severe the talent drain is.

The ancestor Tang San, who had previously brought them joy, has now vanished without a trace, and the Golden Ancient Tree has fallen into a deep slumber.

But what's worse is that the two teams that returned to the academy today...

Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi.

The former watched helplessly as Xu Jiangliu was killed by the Body Sect and the Black Tortoise Sect was destroyed. Now, Shrek Academy's already crumbling prestige has completely collapsed. The latter...

The Immortal Herb Garden was moved by the other party.

Their last hope was also extinguished.

"Tell me, what should we do... cough cough cough." Mu En coughed twice, unable to hide his fatigue.

"Teacher, there's no other way but to contact that person," Xian Lin'er said angrily.

"We... need a force that can completely shatter the current balance of power, forcefully crush that little beast and the Body Sect, and restore order to everything."

"We cannot allow the Body Sect to continue."

"Yes, Mu En, please contact that person again. Shrek Academy really needs his help," Yan Shaozhe anxiously.

Many elders spoke up, turning their gazes to Mu En with eager eyes.

However, there were also elders who saw through the truth. Elder Lin looked wistful and shook his head. Clearly, although that person was a deity, the restrictions he faced in the Divine Realm were far greater than they could have imagined.

Clearly, the Divine Realm cannot easily interfere with the human world.

Otherwise, the other side wouldn't have only treated Mu En while sending down a useless divine son, not to mention that he has now disappeared without a trace. Clearly, they are constrained in the Divine Realm and unable to use their divine power to intervene in these mortal affairs.

Mu En shook his head, a hint of disappointment flashing in his eyes.

This is supposed to be the future decision-making body of the Shrek Academy, yet they're performing so poorly. What hope can he possibly have for the future of Shrek?

That kid... he really is his nemesis.

He had that inexplicable feeling when he first met him.

But to be honest, there was definitely still a chance to salvage the situation back then. If he had acted decisively and treated the situation with the utmost importance when Yan Shaozhe targeted the teenager, things would never have come to this.

Chun Chun brought it all on herself.

"Well..."

All that can be left is a long sigh.

"Mu En, I think the most urgent task is to seek a united front," Elder Lin said thoughtfully.

"Who?" Mu En tapped the table lightly with his finger, looked at Lin Huiqun, and a glimmer of hope rose in his eyes.

"Clear Sky Sect!"

Lin Huiqun cut to the chase. "We share common ancestors and common enemies. At this moment, if they remain hidden from the world, it would be a betrayal."

She had something she didn't say.

This is the correct way to utilize Tang San.

Compared to Tang San's so-called lofty and unattainable divine reputation, it would be more useful to use his name to forcibly pull the Clear Sky Sect into our own camp. With the Clear Sky Sect's foundation and Shrek's resources, they are indeed qualified to contend with the Body Sect.

Those guys always acted mysteriously, rarely venturing out of their homes, locking themselves in the mountains and isolating themselves from the outside world.

It's as if everything in the world is irrelevant to them.

but...

It's unavoidable.

"Good!"

A smile finally appeared on Mu En's face, and he nodded slightly. "Huiqun is absolutely right."

"This is the answer I've been looking for."

Rather than relying on a deity who has lost his way, it's better to use his name to gain some tangible benefits. For example, the Clear Sky Sect. Although that divine child is useless, he is still very useful. We can use him to mobilize the entire Clear Sky Sect.

They forced the other party to join forces with them.

"Also, regarding Xiao Hongchen's matter, I have also found out why the Body Sect wanted to kidnap him." Yan Shaozhe's eyes were somewhat strange as he succinctly explained to the many confused elders.

"Jing Hongchen betrayed his country and his entire clan was exterminated."

"..."

The scene fell silent abruptly, with many elders staring at Yan Shaozhe in disbelief. (After being released from prison, the Shrek exchange student completely severed ties with the Illustrious Virtue Hall and the Sun Moon Empire Royal Academy, hiding in his dormitory and refusing to attend classes, huddling together for warmth, and remaining unaware of Jing Hongchen's beheading until his departure.)

Although their reputation wasn't great, they had never harmed their own people (Lu Cheng wasn't considered one of their own). Yet, at this time, the Sun Moon Empire actually took a fatal action against the Illustrious Virtue Hall, executing him during an exchange program.

No wonder...

"What angered the old Emperor of the Sun Moon even more was that on the very day of the execution, Lu Cheng led a group of the Body Sect experts to abduct him," Yan Shaozhe. "I even speculate that this whole affair was a trap set for Jing Hongchen, because the reason Jing Hongchen was beheaded was precisely because the Illustrious Virtue Hall was attacked by the Body Sect a few days ago..."

The elders. "..."

"That's not a good thing." Elder Song's eyes twitched.

"Jing Hongchen is the Illustrious Virtue Hall and controls firsthand information on Soul Tool of the Sun Moon Empire. If they were to join forces, it would truly be a case of 'a lowly mountain meeting a kindred spirit.'"

All the elders were deeply worried.

"What if they actually start researching Soul Tool?"

"It shouldn't be that bad..." Qian Duoduo touched his nose, stood up and explained, "Our Shrek Academy has invested countless resources and manpower in this area over the years, but the results can only be said to be barely ahead of many forces on the original continent. To catch up with the Sun Moon Empire? Heh..."

"Even if there were a Jing Hongchen, it would be impossible to build a new Illustrious Virtue Hall in just a few years."

"We value him because he is the Illustrious Virtue Hall, not because he is Jing Hongchen."

"..."

Because of the Illustrious Virtue Hall, a colossal entity built up generation after generation by the Sun Moon Empire, integrating combat power and scientific research, people respect Jing Hongchen, not for his so-called Titled Douluo combat power and his Soul Tool.

"That's right, my old Qian has spent his whole life researching and finally made a name for himself. What do you all think the original continent is lacking?" Xian Lin'er also proudly raised her head and put her arm around Qian Duoduo's shoulder.

"Talent? No, what's lacking is resources."

"What's lacking is the Sun Moon Empire's abundant mineral veins and countless low-level Soul Engineer..."