Yue Zhengyu clearly felt the oppressive atmosphere and did not want to continue this topic...
"Alright, alright, instead of worrying about these things, why don't you think about how to manage the academy!"
"Don't forget, during the time you were cultivating, everyone else was running around for the academy. You should at least get involved!"
Although he said this, Tang Wulin still understood the other's intentions...
After laughing lightly, he waved his hand and said, "Thanks, Zhengyu. I'll stop cultivating for a while and focus on the academy's matters!"
Just to relieve some stress!
Yue Zhengyu gave an appreciative look, "That's more like it. There are quite a few new students in the academy who want to meet you, the Sea God Pavilion Master!"
Tang Wulin rested his chin on his hand, "Speaking of which, Zhengyu, you mentioned before that Shrek Academy is planning a large-scale recruitment, right?"
Yue Zhengyu's expression froze, "Ah... haha, you heard that?"
Damn, he had told those people earlier that it was impossible for the former to break through in the short term!
Unexpectedly, he got overheard!!
Tang Wulin nodded affirmatively, "Yes, you didn't hide your soul power fluctuation. Although I was cultivating, I heard it clearly!"
Yue Zhengyu could only laugh awkwardly, "Ahahahaha, is that so? As expected of you!"
"However, the number of students at Shrek Academy is indeed too few. After discussions with the other Elders of the Sea God Pavilion, we've decided on a large-scale recruitment!"
"Of course, we've marginally lowered the requirements for the students' talents!"
After all, with so many wars having occurred, it's unavoidable to lower the standards a bit!
Tang Wulin also found it reasonable, "Yes, this is the correct approach. If we recruit students using the previous high standards, the number would be terribly low!"
Yue Zhengyu was a bit surprised, "Eh, I thought you would believe that maintaining the original standards would be better!"
The reason they didn't tell the former was precisely because of this!
After all, the Sea God Pavilion Leader has the veto power over anything related to Shrek Academy!
Tang Wulin was speechless, pointing to himself, emphasizing, "Zhengyu, do I look that stubborn?"
Yue Zhengyu very seriously expressed his thoughts, "You do!"
"Oh, almost forgot, there's something very important to tell you!"
"The Federation, Tang Sect, and Spirit Pagoda have made progress in research on the ruins!"
Tang Wulin's face lit up, "Really?"
"Does that mean it's already possible to cross time and space?"
Seeing the other's excitement, Yue Zhengyu, though reluctant, had to pour cold water on him!
"Wulin, crossing time and space to go back to the past is not that easy!"
Tang Wulin touched his forehead, "This... I thought too simply about it!"
He continued, "But, what exactly have these forces progressed on?"
Hearing this, Yue Zhengyu whispered a few words into his ear...
After listening, Tang Wulin showed a shocked expression, "This... this can't be, right?"
Yue Zhengyu, however, wasn't joking at all, "There's nothing impossible about it. On this point, all three forces have confirmed it!"
Tang Wulin clenched his fist, "If that's the case, things are getting more complicated....."
Shaking his head to push those things aside, "Forget it, now's not the time to think about this. Let's focus on what we can do!!"
What's meant to come will always come. Evading it is not an option!
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Spirit Pagoda!
The research lab specifically built for the Ten Thousand Beast Platform!
Gu Yuena stood in the center with a solemn expression, her gaze sweeping across the researchers adjusting the equipment...
After several minutes, she suddenly spoke, "Did you find out what's wrong?"
A researcher with gold-rimmed glasses sorted out the inspection report and handed it to her...
"Report to the Pagoda Master, the Ten Thousand Beast Platform was indeed tampered with secretly!"
Gu Yuena said coldly, "Continue!"
At her words, the researcher continued, "It seems to be a virus inserted using some kind of brain domain technology. It only causes disorder in the Ten Thousand Beast Platform when it reaches the critical value!"
"On the entire Soul Land, probably only the former Vice Tower Master, Qiangu Qingfeng, could do this!"
Gu Yuena's beautiful eyes flickered, "So it was him!"
Though she had anticipated this, hearing it still made her inevitably furious!
The researcher adjusted his glasses and puzzledly asked, "Him? Pagoda Master, did you already know it was Qiangu Qingfeng?"
Gu Yuena answered expressionlessly, "Yes, before I became the Pagoda Master, aside from my teacher, only Qiangu Qingfeng had abilities equal to mine!"
"However, I never thought he would dare to do this under my nose. I underestimated his courage!"
After hearing this, the researcher pondered, "Pagoda Master, since this matter is cleared up, we can take this opportunity to hold the Federation accountable."
Damaging the Ten Thousand Beast Platform without permission is unforgivable for the Spirit Pagoda!
Gu Yuena sneered, "Hold them accountable? Hmph, with the Federation's character, without concrete evidence to accuse Qiangu Qingfeng, they wouldn't admit to anything!"
The researcher hesitated, "This..."
Just then, some information suddenly reached Gu Yuena's ear...
Her expression slightly changed, thinking secretly, "Seems there's no need to go to the Federation to find Qiangu Qingfeng!"
That guy has already led the Federation's strongmen to the frontline!
The other researchers exchanged looks, seeing the confusion in each other's eyes yet not knowing what to say...
Gu Yuena glanced at them coldly, "This matter has nothing to do with you. Everyone, continue to investigate the Ten Thousand Beast Platform to prevent Qiangu Qingfeng from setting up other tricks!!"
"Yes, Pagoda Master!"
Despite not understanding, the researchers chose to comply, continuing the maintenance and inspection of the Ten Thousand Beast Platform entrance...
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Meanwhile!
The Vanguard Unit sent out by the Douling Empire...
Every Soul Master showed expressions of resentment, displeasure, and fear!
One Soul Master took the lead and said, "Why did His Majesty send just a few of us? Even if Soul Land's defense line was breached, it's not something we can interfere in."
Another Soul Master sighed, "There's no other way, we're just unlucky. We have to come, otherwise, we'd lose our heads!"
"Speaking of which, when did our Douling Empire's soul tool technology become so advanced, producing level six and level seven soul tools one after another?"
"This shows that our Douling Empire is developing. Even compared to the former Xingluo Empire, we're not inferior at all!"
"Don't be ridiculous, I bet it's because we've partnered with forces like the Holy Spirit Cult and obtained their soul tool technology!"
The Xingluo Empire and the Federation hardly ever leaked soul tool technology!
The only plausible explanation is the Holy Spirit Cult!
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