Subsequently, Gu Yuena said again, "Xie Xie, may I enter the Academy now?"
Coming back to his senses, Xie Xie stepped aside to open an entrance and nodded, "Yes, but I still have to remind you not to do anything inappropriate, otherwise..."
He didn't finish his sentence, trusting that the other party would understand!
Gu Yuena simply responded with a smile, then turned and entered Shrek Academy...
Di Tian and Bi Ji unconsciously wanted to follow...
Without a doubt, they were stopped by Xie Xie...
With an expressionless face, he reminded them, "Please wait here until Gu Yue comes out unless you don't want to cause her any trouble."
He was polite to Gu Yue, but there was absolutely no need for such courtesy towards Di Tian and Bi Ji!
Because these two individuals harbored immense hatred towards humans!!
Di Tian's golden pupils glinted, but he didn't continue forward. Instead, he crossed his arms and said coldly, "Humph, if our master encounters any mishap inside, the entire Shrek Academy will have to pay the price with its destruction!!"
Bi Ji echoed in agreement, "Yes, even if it means using all the resources of the Spirit Pagoda!"
Facing their threats, Xie Xie didn't feel afraid at all...
He still replied very calmly, "Don't worry, Shrek Academy would not do such a thing. Moreover, if they do try to harm Gu Yue, I won't just stand by and watch!"
Although he was suspicious of Gu Yue's abrupt arrival at the Academy, it was absolutely impermissible for En Ci and Guan Yue to attack her without any reason!!
Di Tian and Bi Ji looked at each other...
"We hope so!!"
After all, they didn't want to start a war with Shrek Academy...
When it came to high-end power, they were still slightly inferior!
...
Upon entering the Academy, Gu Yuena...
Looking at the all-too-familiar scene before her, memories from the past surged forward...
She couldn't help but sigh, "Although it's the new Shrek Academy, is the layout and architecture exactly the same as before?"
That meant she didn't need to use spiritual power to scout the Academy to grasp its entirety!!
However, before she could continue forward...
Yue Zhengyu appeared by her side without any warning...
And, with a gentle tone, he said, "Gu Yue, you find the scene before your eyes quite familiar, don't you?"
Even though they had agreed to let Gu Yuena enter, they couldn't simply let her move around the Academy unchecked!
For this reason, he was sent to surveil her!
Gu Yuena gave him a glance, not showing any surprise but instead smiling, "Yes, returning here feels like coming back to a warm home!"
Seeing this, Yue Zhengyu asked again, "If you think of the Academy as home, then what's wrong with coming back?"
Gu Yuena turned around to face him directly...
"Zhengyu, do you think that the Academy still needs me now?"
Yue Zhengyu replied almost without hesitation, "Of course it does. You were once a student of Shrek Academy, and you still are!!"
"As long as you are willing to come back, I believe Elder Cai and the others won't pursue past matters!"
"Is that so? To be honest, it makes me happy to hear that. It means that you still consider me a companion!"
Gu Yuena shook her head, "I'm sorry, I cannot do that because I am now the Pagoda Master of the Spirit Pagoda."
"Every decision made must be for the Spirit Pagoda!!"
Yue Zhengyu seemed to have also heard the determination in her words, and did not continue to dwell on this topic...
"Is that so... It seems there's no possibility of getting you to return to Shrek Academy,"
Gu Yuena also softly "Mhm" in response, "We've already talked for so long, others must be getting impatient, let's go!"
However, Yue Zhengyu took a step ahead, "Gu Yue, let me lead the way. The Academy's layout is very similar to what it once was, but many important areas have been changed"
Gu Yuena did not show any displeasure, and could not help but tease, "Is it because of me?"
Yue Zhengyu slightly drew out his tone, "Yes, after all, you are very familiar with the layout of Shrek Academy, which poses a significant threat!"
While conversing, the two proceeded toward the resting area...
...
The Xingluo Empire!!
Inside the great hall!
Dai Yueyan, looking at Dai Yun'er before him, could not help but ask, "Yun'er, you're not going to leave again after coming back this time, are you??"
He had already experienced the pain of separation once and did not wish to experience it again!
Dai Yun'er pursed her lips and nodded, "Hmm... I came back to the imperial palace only to relay intelligence to you, brother, and then I must leave!!"
Dai Yueyan was still not giving up, pressing further, "Can't you stay at the imperial palace? The Xingluo Empire has now completely eradicated the remnants of the evil Soul Masters, it's much safer than before!"
Dai Yun'er sighed, "To completely eradicate all the evil Soul Masters and make the Xingluo Empire safe again, brother must have done a lot."
"But, I am no longer the Princess of the Xingluo Empire, there's no reason for me to stay at the imperial palace!!"
Dai Yueyan became agitated at once, "Who says so? As long as I am on the throne, Yun'er, you are the Princess of the Xingluo Empire, and no one has the right to object!!"
Anyone who dares to deny her identity, he would make sure they disappear from the Xingluo Empire!!
Hearing these words, there was unavoidable emotion in Dai Yun'er's eyes, "Brother, I..."
Just then, a sudden "thump" was heard as a Daijin burst in and knelt on the ground...
Urgently interrupting, he exclaimed, "Your Majesty the Emperor, I have important matters to report!!"
It was visible on Dai Yueyan's face, darkened with shades of displeasure due to the interruption of his conversation...
"You fool, didn't you see that I was talking with Her Royal Highness the Princess? Do you have a death wish?"
He was so close to convincing Yun'er to stay in the palace!!
The Daijin, showing a face of terror, responded, "Your Majesty the Emperor, please forgive me, but I truly have important matters to report!!"
Dai Yueyan suppressed his rising anger, "Speak, if it's some trifling matter, I will have your head roll!"
The Daijin wasted no words and immediately elaborated, "Your Majesty the Emperor, just now, we've successfully made contact with the State Preceptor and the others!!"
Dai Yueyan suddenly stood up, anxiously asking, "What?? How are the State Preceptor and the others? Any casualties?"
The sudden news from the State Preceptor and his group, with whom he'd lost contact, excited him beyond measure!!
The Daijin reported truthfully, "According to the State Preceptor, the Soul Masters sent to support the Douling Empire have suffered almost no casualties!"
Dai Yueyan instantly calmed down, "Good, very good. Where are the State Preceptor and his group now? Why haven't they returned to the Xingluo Empire?"
The State Preceptor and his group being alive meant that the Xingluo Empire's high-end combat power was unaffected!
The Daijin couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat off his forehead, "The State Preceptor and the others are currently at Shrek Academy in Soul Land; it seems they are discussing how to eradicate the evil Soul Masters of the Douling Empire!!"
Seeing the emperor's reaction, it looked like he had barely managed to save his own life!!