However.
Once he calmed down, deep grief and sorrow flooded his heart.
"Why, why has it returned to its original state?"
"I don't want to become like this, I really like soul tools, I have even started to make them. But why can't I just continue on this path steadfastly!"
He cried.
Because he couldn't bear to give up soul tools.
At the same time, he understood that it wasn't him who disliked the soul tools, but the villain who had cursed him.
He was also a victim.
...
Divine Realm.
Inside the temple.
The screen before Tang San exploded with a bang.
And Tang San's figure suffered a backlash, staggering several steps backward before he stabilized.
He opened his eyes.
Unbeknownst to him, his eyes were already bloodshot.
The flames of hatred burned fiercely.
"Destruction God, it's the Destruction God again, you really are a lingering specter!"
"Every plan of mine is disrupted by your interference."
"I, Tang San, hereby solemnly swear, if I don't sever your head with the Asura God Sword, I shall not call myself human!"
Immense loathing was inadequate to describe Tang San's hatred for the Destruction God.
In this moment, Tang San's ideology had shifted.
No longer was his primary goal to shape a Divine Realm and monopolize its supreme power.
To slay the Destruction God King, to kick away this detestable stumbling block, that was Tang San's most earnest desire.
Moreover, this time he truly made up his mind.
If it was a fight to the death, then it would be to the death.
...
Meanwhile.
Temple of Life.
The Life Goddess looked outside the temple with surprise as the Destruction God strode in, "You're finally back, are you hurt? How long do you intend to stay before leaving this time?"
To the Life God, the struggle between the Destruction God and Tang San had become normal.
In her eyes, Tang San and the Destruction God were like two quarreling children.
The Destruction God smiled and said, "Tang San might be tough, but his combat abilities are average; he can't hurt me for now.
Besides, he's got bigger problems now, so I should be able to stay for a while this time."
To be honest, the constant fighting with Tang San could sometimes be boring.
Following that, a mischievous grin appeared on the Destruction God's face, "I happened to have a few new insights, learned some extraordinary moves, let's see if they work..."
The Life God was initially taken aback, then playfully chided, "You never act seriously."
"Haha, we're old enough, what's there to be shy about?"
The Destruction God laughed heartily.
However, before he could take another action, Tang San's angry voice came from outside the Temple of Life.
"Destruction God King, come out, today I swear it will be a fight to the death with you!"
The Destruction God's expression changed drastically, and he cursed, "That Tang San, really knows how to kill the mood. This time I have to make him pay!"
...
Soul Land.
Shrek Academy.
Wang Dong suddenly stood up, "No, I can't just give up on soul tools. Qin Xiao, he's helped me once, he can surely help me a second time. I'm going to find him, beg him, no matter what, I must become a true Soul Master!"
After finishing his words, Wang Dong hurriedly left the lab.
That's how people are, the more you tell them not to do something, the more they want to do it.
And.
The greater the difficulty, the more it can ignite their fighting spirit.
Wang Dong was in just such a state, insisting on contending with the person following him.
"Let's see if your curse is powerful, or if my will is stronger."
Wang Dong firmly believed that no one could defeat him. The ultimate victory was bound to be his.
...
Meanwhile.
Outside Shrek City.
The emissaries of the three great empires had finally been met by Shrek City's authority, President Yan Shaozhe.
"The fact that the president of Shrek Academy himself came to greet us indicates that the Heavenly Soul, Xingluo, and Dou Spirit Empires hold significant status within Shrek Academy,"
the envoy from the Dou Spirit Empire said with a cold laugh.
His words were filled with sarcasm.
In fact, what he said was ironic.
His purpose was straightforward, equivalent to saying, "Shrek Academy doesn't take us seriously, does it?"
"An evil Soul Master wanted by all three empires enters your Shrek City and vanishes without a trace like a stone sinking into the sea?"
"Do you really think the three great empires are so passive, mere vassals of Shrek Academy?"
"To shelter the prime culprit threatening the entire Soul Land within Shrek City without offering any explanation?"
"Isn't that a bit too hard to justify?"
"Hahaha."
Upon hearing this, Yan Shaozhe burst into hearty laughter, seemingly failing to grasp the mocking tone in the envoy's words, and replied in line with the other's remark, "This envoy indeed recognizes the relationship between Shrek Academy and the three great empires."
"Ever since the collision between Sun Moon Land and Soul Land, the three great empires have been closely linked to Shrek Academy in mutual benefit. We at Shrek Academy have never underestimated any empire."
Good grief, Yan Shaozhe was clearly feigning ignorance.
Give him a little sunshine and he shines, offer him an empty frame and he'll lay an egg.
The envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire couldn't hold back any longer and snorted coldly, "President Yan, I think there's no need to beat around the bush. Let's be frank; the sole purpose of our three empires dispatching envoys to Shrek Academy is one."
Yan Shaozhe raised an eyebrow, "Oh? I would like to hear the details."
He still wants details... what details could you possibly want?
Is this an endless act of playing dumb?
The envoy from the Xingluo Empire silently criticized inwardly.
In contrast, the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire, with no regard for pleasantries, said bluntly, "If President Yan is unaware of the reason, let me give you a reminder. Some time ago, a powerhouse from Shrek Academy, the Gluttonous Douluo Xuan Zi, launched a frenzied massacre in the Heavenly Soul, Dou Spirit, and Xingluo Empires, causing the deaths of tens of thousands of innocents. Shouldn't Shrek Academy compensate for this debt?"
This envoy was an Elder of the Snow Demon Sect from the Tiandou Empire. As a high-ranking official, he was well aware that the Snow Demon Sect was merely a facade.
Behind the Snow Demon Sect stood one of the three great forces capable of shocking Soul Land, the Body Sect.
It was well-known that the Body Sect and Shrek Academy had always been at odds, if not outright hostile to each other.
So of course, he wouldn't show any kindness to Yan Shaozhe.
Moreover, he had the upper hand, so why should he be afraid?
On hearing this, Yan Shaozhe fell silent for a moment before somberly saying, "I am indeed aware of what you're speaking of, and Shrek Academy deeply regrets it.
Please rest assured that at the first sign of the incident, Shrek Academy dispatched a large number of powerhouses to conduct an investigation, but unfortunately, we have yet to locate Elder Xuan... no, Xuan Zi."
"That being said, please rest assured, Shrek Academy will spare no effort in capturing Xuan Zi. Furthermore, we invite the three great empires to tally the losses caused by this incident, and Shrek Academy is willing to bear all the costs."
No getting out of this one, Yan Shaozhe had switched tactics, now playing the sincerity card.
Of course, aside from offering compensation, just listen to the words.
Who present wasn't clear-sighted?
It was obvious that Yan Shaozhe was offering empty promises.
The matter of capturing Xuan Zi, even if it was waiting for Xuan Zi to live out his days, was unlikely to be achieved.
But today, the emissaries of the three great empires had come with the expectation that Shrek Academy demonstrate a proper attitude.
Xuan Zi had to be punished.
The emissaries from the three great empires exchanged glances and reached a consensus, with the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire stating, "President Yan, there's no need to deceive us any longer. We've received information that a few days ago, Xuan Zi, pursued by the powerhouses of the Body Sect, fled back to Shrek in a pathetic state. I presume he is still within Shrek Academy, isn't he? Is it possible for us to see him again and discuss the matter?"
"Indeed, the tens of thousands of souls behind us are all waiting to see him bow his head and admit his wrong," added the envoy from the Dou Spirit Empire.
Even the envoy from the usually friendly Xingluo Empire made a stance, "To be frank, if we cannot see Xuan Zi, this wanton outlaw, receive due punishment, we do not intend to leave."
By now, the three great empires had united their front, sharing both honor and loss together.
They had one purpose in coming here: to sanction Xuan Zi.
These fellows' attitudes are surprisingly unanimous. It looks like they had colluded in advance to draft their lines, preparing to coerce my Shrek Academy...
Yan Shaozhe realized that everyone had grand schemes, and it wasn't something that could be handled with a simple explanation.
It seems that I must take this seriously.
Good, very good.
So you won't take action until you see the rabbit, huh?
Then I'll give you the opportunity.
But there are some things he couldn't say outright.
With so many idlers around, appearing too weak would affect the image of Shrek Academy.
After careful consideration, he decided to communicate with everyone through secret voice transmission.
"I'm aware of your intentions, and now it's time for Shrek Academy to show sincerity."
"Would you care to enter Shrek City with me and discuss the matter in detail?"
Yan Shaozhe's voice rang in the ears of the envoys from the three great empires.
However, the three of them weren't impressed.
They unanimously replied that if there was anything to say, say it here.
Seeing this, Yan Shaozhe clenched his teeth and transmitted his voice to the three once more.
"Since that's the case, I'll be frank then. To express my sincerity, the treasury of Shrek Academy is willing to open its doors to the three great empires.
You may choose any treasure from within, and take as much as satisfies you to compensate for the loss caused by Xuan Zi, I can accept it."
Yan Shaozhe had truly decided to make a significant sacrifice.
This was the treasury of Shrek Academy, full of treasures. Frankly speaking, just one of these items could buy the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of people.
And these were just the ordinary items.
If it were higher-level items, their value would be immeasurable.
After hearing Yan Shaozhe's words, the envoys of the three great empires were also taken aback.
They listened carefully; Yan Shaozhe had said that they could pick any treasures from the treasury, without limit, until they were satisfied.
This benefit was immense.
Just taking out 10 or 8 items could make up for the losses of the three great empires, and if they were brazen enough to take a few more, it would be a windfall...
So they couldn't help but be tempted...
But among the three, there was someone who remained calm.
That was the envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire.
After all, the Body Sect he represented was hostile to Shrek Academy, and this time he had finally stirred up the anger of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Spirit Empire against Shrek Academy. How could he let the wrath of the two great empires be quelled by a few treasures?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
He knew he still needed to make an effort.
Besides, who couldn't transmit their voice secretly?
"Envoys, I have something to say."
When his voice reached the ears of the envoys from the two great empires, their expressions tightened, but they quickly acted as if nothing had happened. However, their ears perked up, waiting for the Heavenly Soul Empire envoy's words.
"I think all this is just a delaying tactic by Shrek Academy. Think about it, Xuan Zi is now in hot water, and countless people can't tolerate him anymore. Shrek Academy must give an explanation.
But if we compromise now and this issue blows over, in time, when the pressure is no longer so intense,
do you think Shrek Academy won't seek revenge for today's events?"
Ah, this...
After hearing what the Heavenly Soul Empire envoy had to say, the envoys from the other two great empires were stunned.
They knew all too well what kind of entity Shrek Academy was.
Under the pretense of world peace, exploiting the three great empires, they claimed to care for the lives on Soul Land, but what was the reality?
War was merely a tool in their hands; Shrek Academy had firmly constrained the three great empires with the crisis of the Sun-Moon Empire.
So it goes without saying that the upper echelons of the three great empires were well aware that Shrek Academy was a leech, but irremovable, and difficult to shake off.
Now, wasn't the aim of the three great empires to dispose of Xuan Zi in order to create a chance to turn the tables?
Not to dominate Shrek Academy, but at least to reach a point where they could communicate with Shrek Academy as equals.
However,
with the pride of Shrek Academy, they would certainly bear a grudge about today's events.
If they were really given a chance to breathe, they would definitely find a way to retaliate against the three great empires.
"I think you should also know what the consequences will be today if we don't achieve our goal."
"By then, it won't be just a few of us who suffer the consequences; from the rulers to the common people of the three great empires, no one will escape."
"Think about it, if Shrek Academy secretly mobilizes troops to provoke a war between the Sun-Moon Empire and the three great empires, and then sits back and ignores it, waiting for the various forces to fight to the death, and then they come out to clean up the aftermath, what will you do?"
The envoy from the Heavenly Soul Empire presented the two with a range of possibilities.
"Even if we successfully sanction Xuan Zi, won't Shrek Academy think of revenge?"
The Dou Spirit Empire's envoy voiced his doubts.
"Of course not, or do you think they would dare?"
The Heavenly Soul Empire envoy scoffed, "The reason why Shrek Academy is so domineering is because of the number of their super-elite experts. Without Xuan Zi, do you think they would still have that confidence?
By then, Tianyang Douluo of your Dou Spirit Empire will be among the top fighters of the three great empires, including Shrek Academy. What's there to fear?"
"But Shrek Academy has also got a large number of Soul Masters of other ranks..." The Star Luo Empire's envoy hesitated for a moment and expressed his opinion.
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