บท 2293: Chapter 2238: The Return of Dai Yun'er (Please Subscribe)_1

Seeing that the atmosphere was gradually becoming tense, Elder Ya'li spoke softly, "It should be left to Elder Long to decide for herself. If she feels it's inappropriate, we should not persuade her. Matters of the heart cannot be compelled by others!"

That day, after Long Yeyue had learned that Yun Ming's soul resided within the Sky-Piercing Spear, she used it as a communication hub to converse...

Their talk was not about high-sounding theories, but reminiscences of past events!

This made her understand just how much longing for Elder Bei was hidden beneath Long Yeyue's calm exterior.

However, as a pillar of the Sea God's Pavilion, she could not show it!

Cai Yue'er also nodded slightly, "Elder Ya'li is right, this is indeed not something for us outsiders to determine!!"

Tang Yinmeng's eyes blinked as she quickly followed up, "Elder Cai... Have the other three Elders and the Shrek Seven Monsters already arrived at the Blood God Army?"

Cai Yue'er nodded faintly, "Yes, they have safely reached the Blood God Army."

Lan Muzi pondered, "Since they've arrived safely, why haven't the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters launched an attack?"

But as soon as he uttered these words, he realized how much his remark sounded as if he were almost hoping for the Holy Spirit Cult's Evil Soul Masters to attack the Blood God Army!

Elder Ya'li's gaze turned cold, "They're probably waiting. Ordinary Evil Soul Masters launch attacks recklessly and without discipline, making them easy to deal with, but if the leader this time is the Ghost Emperor, then it's a different story!"

"Don't forget, his last attack truly managed to open the gates of the abyss, and had it not been for the carelessness of those abyssal creatures and the sacrifice of Blood One who sealed it back up at the cost of his life, the consequences would have been unimaginable!"

Inside, she harbored overwhelming hatred towards the Ghost Emperor who planned the destruction of Shrek Academy, indirectly leading to Yun Ming's demise.

Wu Changkong nodded and said with a grave voice, "Now that I think about it, did we underestimate the situation by only sending three Elders of the Sea God Pavilion?"

"Should we send a few more Elders for support?"

Upon hearing this, Long Yeyue, with her beautiful eyes, glanced at him, "Changkong, the Sea God Pavilion Elders cannot all be deployed. Doing so would leave the Academy's defenses extremely vulnerable, and should we suffer a surprise attack, we could very well end up like the Body Sect!"

"All we can do is to assist the Blood God Army while ensuring the safety of Shrek Academy."

Wu Changkong fell silent, "Elder Long, I did not consider thoroughly enough."

He was well aware of this point, yet... considering the Holy Spirit Cult had moved the majority of their Evil Soul Masters away, they likely didn't have the strength left to mount another attack on the Academy!

As for other forces, they presumably did not have the audacity to make a move either.

Elder Long was still being too conservative!

Nonetheless, as the one with the least seniority and authority present, he couldn't persuade them to change their minds.

Raising her brows, Cai Yue'er remarked, "I do have some insight into why the two major powers haven't offered assistance. Over at the War God Hall, Guan Yue has just taken over as the Hall Master and needs to handle a lot of matters.

"As for the Spirit Pagoda, they seem to be making preparations in secret these days. I suspect they are also planning to support Gu Yue ascending their ranks!

"Of course, the trigger for all this should be the recent discord, namely the former Vice Tower Master of the Spirit Pagoda and now the Federal Parliament President Qiangu Qingfeng, who suspects that the Spirit Pagoda is colluding with ferocious beasts!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Yinmeng unreservedly scoffed, "Tsk, these two major powers really don't know what's at stake. If the abyssal creatures break through the seal, then it won't matter who's in charge!"

Long Yeyue affirmed this view, "Correct, the only real threat on the entire Continent is but a few ferocious beasts. Even if they did collude with the Spirit Pagoda, it's unlikely it would lead to any grave consequences!"

Lan Muzi propped up his chin, "While that may be true, if the Spirit Pagoda is to be succeeded by Gu Yue, given her past as one of the Shrek Seven Monsters, the relationship with the Academy might grow much closer!"

Elder Ya'li shook her head, denying his statement...

"That is not necessarily the case. Ever since Gu Yue entered Shrek Academy, I could see her ambition. She's not one to stay content with her lot!"

"Perhaps... there's an unknown side to her that remains hidden from us all!"

She had never been wrong about her premonitions of people, for, indeed, she possessed the Wishing Angel as her Martial Soul.

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Xingluo Empire!

Inside the imperial palace!

Upon hearing the elder's report, Dai Yueyan's eyes revealed a touch of surprise, "Hmm? The role of Battle God Hall's hall master was actually taken by Guan Yue?"

The elder nodded slightly in affirmation, "Indeed, but why is Your Majesty so surprised? This should have been within your expectations!"

Dai Yueyan shook his head, filled with emotion, "I am not surprised that Guan Yue has taken the role of the Battle God Hall's hall master. After all, with his qualifications, there is no one more suitable than him in the entire War God Hall!"

"It's just that this timing is much earlier than I had imagined!"

The elder then pressed further, "Is Your Majesty worried that this will be disadvantageous to us?"

Dai Yueyan denied this, "No, this is not a bad thing for our Xingluo Empire! It might even give us a greater breathing space!"

He paused and then asked, "Is there any other important intelligence?"

The elder took a deep breath, "There is indeed another matter, but Your Majesty, please do not get angry after hearing it!"

Dai Yueyan was startled for a moment, "Angry?"

Ever since he firmly secured the position of emperor, he had greatly restrained his emotions, and the times he got angry were few and far between!

The elder shifted his gaze towards the back, "Her Royal Highness the Princess, please come and explain to His Majesty yourself! I will take my leave first!"

The next second, the figure vanished...

In his place was a voice that Dai Yueyan was all too familiar with, undoubtedly belonging to Dai Yun'er, who had returned from Shrek Academy!

"Brother! I'm back, did you miss me?"

Seeing the Dai Yun'er in front of him, Dai Yueyan rubbed his eyes, feeling a headache coming on...

"Yun'er, haven't I told you? Do not return to Xingluo Empire without authorization. If something were to happen to you, I..."

Dai Yun'er quickly interjected, "I know, I know, it would mean being unable to explain to father emperor! You've said it so many times already!"

Dai Yueyan was very angry, but thinking about how the former had returned safely, he could only let out a sigh.

"Eh... don't do such dangerous things again!!"

Only then did Dai Yun'er affectionately come over and wrap her arms around his, "Don't worry, brother, I decided to come back after finding out the Evil Soul Masters from the Holy Spirit Cult were heading to the Blood God Army!"

Upon hearing this, Dai Yueyan's expression turned cold, "Could it be that Shrek Academy was not treating you well?"

Dai Yun'er said in a somewhat gloomy tone, "No, the academy treated me very well! They constantly inquired about my well-being!"

Before Dai Yueyan could interject, she continued, "It's just that everyone I knew has left the academy! Practicing alone was almost unbearably boring."

This kind of monotonous life was not any better than being in the dire straits of the Star Luo Imperial Palace!

At least, she could find someone familiar to talk to!

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