บท 2991: Chapter 2976: Awakening_1

Cai Yue'er pursed her lips, "Personally, I think that the federation has already shown a lot of sincerity, and they have offered the conditions that the academy needs most. Agreeing wouldn't be a bad idea!"

Having received a response, Lan Mu Zi expressed his agreement, "Yes, I think so too. Although the current situation is very chaotic, we must consider the future of the academy!"

You should know that when you add up all the students of the inner and outer courtyards of Shrek Academy, it amounts to only a few hundred, which can be said to be the least number among all the major forces!

Not to mention, within these two years, a large group of students will graduate and leave the academy!

If by that time we haven't obtained enough new students, the situation could be very bad, and it's not impossible that our legacy could end!

Hearing their conversation, Ye Xinglan and the others' expressions darkened considerably...

They spoke up one after another, "Elder Cai, but if we agree to the federation's terms, doesn't that mean our Shrek Academy will officially be making an enemy of the Spirit Pagoda?"

"Yes, with the current overall strength of the Spirit Pagoda, even with our help, the federation is likely no match for them, there's no need to get involved in these troubled waters!"

"If possible, I don't really want to be enemies with Gu Yue, Elder Cai, Elder Brother Lan Mu Zi, please reconsider carefully!"

At these words, Cai Yue'er and Lan Mu Zi couldn't help but exchange a glance, obviously understanding the weight of these statements...

The former took a deep breath and soothed them, "I know, you all have a deep friendship with Gu Yuena and don't want to face her on the battlefield!"

"But, we cannot allow the Spirit Pagoda to do whatever it wants just because of this!"

The Spirit Pagoda has been using shady means to gather so many Soul Masters to join, and it's definitely not just for intimidating other forces!

They must have a significant purpose!

At these words, everyone immediately wanted to speak out against it, but they didn't know what to say to defend Gu Yuena...

Cai Yue'er withdrew her gaze and said with an undeniable tone, "This matter is thus decided, if you all still think that what I say carries any weight!"

"Alright, this meeting is now concluded, you're all tired. Go back and rest."

As her words fell, Ye Xinglan and the others couldn't help but look somewhat dazed...

After a brief indication, they turned around and left the Sea God's Pavilion...

At this point, Lan Mu Zi finally spoke in a deep voice, "Elder Cai, is this really okay? Xing Lan and the others clearly aren't very keen on agreeing to the federation's conditions!"

Forcing them to accept this decision might provoke unnecessary conflict!

How could Cai Yue'er not be aware of this? She glanced at him and explained, "Mu Zi, if we don't push these kids a bit, they will hesitate and always see Gu Yuena as a companion!"

"However, I know her character; anyone who hinders her, whether companion or enemy, she will remove them all!"

Lan Mu Zi fell silent...

It seemed that Elder Cai's previous words were deliberately meant to provoke Ye Xinglan and the others, to make them be more cautious about dealing with Gu Yuena!

At least, they shouldn't lose everything in the future battles due to personal emotions!

Before he could continue his pondering, Cai Yue'er also stood up, suggesting, "Right, Mu Zi, come with me to the Inner Court now to see how many students are willing to stay."

Lan Mu Zi naturally had no objections and complied, "Yes, Elder Cai!"

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When Cai Yue'er and Lan Mu Zi arrived at the Inner Court, the latter immediately gathered all the inner court disciples!

And he addressed her, "Elder Cai, excluding those inner court students who have already left the academy, everyone is here!"

Due to the decline of Shrek Academy, the loss of talent was inevitable, but fortunately, it was only a small part!

Upon hearing this, Cai Yue'er immediately began to sense the inner court students before her using her spiritual power...

For a long while, a look of disappointment spread across his face…

Because among these inner court students, the strongest was only at the realm of Soul Douluo, not a single Titled Douluo to be found!!

In contrast, these students appeared somewhat excited, unable to resist whispering among themselves…

Since the reconstruction of the academy, they had always stayed in the Inner Court, and this was the first time they were being assembled in full…

"Elder Cai suddenly gathering us, is there something she needs to say? Could it be that someone has broken through to Titled Douluo and is going to join the Sea God's Pavilion?"

"Impossible, right? Among the inner court students present, it doesn't seem like anyone has broken through to Titled Douluo, let alone become an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion!"

"That's strange then, they wouldn't gather us without any reason, would they?"

"Who knows? But I don't think it's anything good!"

"Quit the idle chatter, they must have something important to discuss to gather all inner court students, so quiet down!!"

Cai Yue'er ignored the murmuring, her face stern, and with a cold tone said, "It looks like all the inner court students have arrived!"

"To tell you the truth, I am very disappointed in you!!"

As these words came out, the inner court students felt a sense of foreboding and instantly shut their mouths…

But their gazes remained fixed intently on what lay ahead…

The expression on Cai Yue'er's face did not change as she spoke again, "Do you know why??"

"It's quite simple. It's been two to three years since the academy was rebuilt, and yet not a single student from the Inner Court has broken through to the realm of Titled Douluo!"

"I refuse to believe that with your talents, your cultivation progress could be so slow, so dismal. Therefore, it can only mean one thing: you have not been working hard enough!!"

In an instant, the inner court students seemed to realize something, their faces showing shame as they lowered their heads…

As she had said, their talents were indeed excellent!

If they had cultivated with all their might, there would absolutely have been someone who could have broken through to the realm of Titled Douluo…

But the truth was otherwise, with some even remaining at the same realm for so many years!

Lan Muzi coughed softly, also speaking in a stern voice, "The Shrek Seven Monsters, who are not much older than you, have already joined the Sea God's Pavilion, with their strengths reaching the level of Ultimate Douluo, and the weakest among them is a Hyper Douluo!!"

"They are risking their lives, fighting for the academy, for the peace of Soul Land, while you, staying in the safest Inner Court, exhibit such lax in cultivation. Do you not feel ashamed at all??"

He was not good at scolding others, but Elder Cai had especially instructed him, and he had no choice but to comply!

These few sentences undeniably stabbed at the inner court students' hearts once more, causing their heads to hang even lower…

It was then that Cai Yue'er gave a look, signaling him to stop talking…

She continued, "The reason for gathering you inner court students today is not to verbally disparage anyone."

"It's just that I felt it necessary to remind you all: whether to waste your time in the Inner Court or to diligently cultivate and make some contribution to the academy!"

"Think about it very carefully!!"

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