"Xue Liushuang, Martial Spirit: Ice Sword, Level 42, Strong Attack-type Battle Soul Sovereign"
"Weng Daimin, Martial Spirit: Ice, Level 38, Control-type Battle Soul Sovereign"
"Jian Mochen, Martial Spirit: Heavenly Tiger Shield, Level 41, Defense-type Battle Soul Sovereign"
With the introductions of the three, Yunze also introduced himself:
"Yunze, Martial Spirit: Phoenix, Level 28, Strong Attack-type Battle Soul Master"
Xue Liushuang, Weng Daimin, and Jian Mochen had never interacted with Yunze before. Hearing his Spirit Power level, their eyes widened in shock.
Six months ago, Yunze had fought Long Chen at around level 22. Now he was level 28? That's a level per month?
"Liushuang, explain the effect of your Spirit Fusion skill with Daimin," the Education Director said, pulling the three back from their shock.
"Alright," Xue Liushuang agreed. She calmed herself and began explaining the Spirit Fusion technique she had with Weng Daimin.
After ten minutes, everyone had a basic understanding of their teammates' abilities and had set up some tactics. Gu Yue Na then temporarily left the preparation room with Yunze.
In a hidden room, with only the two of them present, Yunze looked at Gu Yue Na inquisitively.
"There's a student in Shrek Academy with the Golden Dragon King bloodline, which shares the same origin as mine. I want to extract it and absorb it," Gu Yue Na said simply.
"You're worried that moving against that student will anger Shrek Academy and negatively affect us?" Yunze asked.
He didn't probe like a curious child about the Golden Dragon King itself; he didn't care. He only knew the bloodline was useful to Gu Yue Na, and that taking it might offend Shrek Academy—this was the key point of her statement.
Gu Yue Na had prepared to explain the Golden Dragon King's origin, but Yunze didn't ask. Her preparation boiled down to one word: "Hmm."
"Just have Di Tian be discreet. Without concrete evidence, Shrek Academy can't trace it back to us," Yunze said.
"Even if they find out it's us, it doesn't matter. It won't affect our plan to infiltrate the federation. We never expected Shrek Academy to support us in the federal election. If they're enemies, they're enemies."
"In that case, I'm relieved. Once they leave the academy, Di Tian can secretly capture him," Gu Yue Na said, slightly excited.
"By the way, don't you want to hear the story of the Golden Dragon King?" Gu Yue Na asked after a moment of joy.
"Hmm… go ahead, we still have time before the match. Listening to a story isn't bad," Yunze replied.
"Alright," Gu Yue Na smiled, pulling Yunze onto the sofa and began:
"I've only told you that my true form is the Silver Dragon King, but never my full origin. Now I'll explain in detail."
"Long ago, there was a supreme deity in the Divine Realm named the Dragon God. He was the co-ruler of spirit beasts and the strongest deity, above the Five Divine Kings…"
As Gu Yue Na told the story, she also recalled the past—how spirit beasts and humans once coexisted peacefully in the Divine Realm, and the growing conflict between the two races that eventually erupted into a tragic war.
Her emotions fluctuated with the story—joy and sorrow—as she fully immersed herself.
Yunze, however, remained expressionless, purely an observer. He neither felt joy nor sorrow. Having seen and heard so many cruel scenes, such events were ordinary to him.
Compared to other cruel events he had witnessed, the battles Gu Yue Na described were minor.
"Later, the Dragon God was severed by the Asura God, splitting into two—forming the Silver Dragon King and the Golden Dragon King."
"The Silver Dragon King is me. As for the Golden Dragon King, I don't know. When I fled the Divine Realm, he hadn't left yet. I only know he's not dead."
"He might now be in the Divine Realm, or on the continent."
She paused, then said, "He could even be in the body of a Shrek Academy student."
This was her speculation. The exact situation was unknown. They needed to capture and study the person to find out.
Yunze, having understood their origins, thought for a moment and asked:
"If that person really is the Golden Dragon King's incarnation, who do you think Di Tian and the others would side with—between you and the Golden Dragon King?"
"Hmm?" Gu Yue Na was taken aback. She hadn't expected Yunze to ask this and pondered his words carefully.
"You're worried Di Tian might betray me?" she asked, her eyes bright.
"Not helping either side won't benefit you. It could even result in your own destruction," Yunze said.
"You're… concerned about me?" Gu Yue Na smiled brightly, her thoughts momentarily distracted.
"Just a simple matter between friends," Yunze said calmly.
*"Oh…" Gu Yue Na's voice trailed off, sounding disappointed but cute, a stark contrast to her usual cold demeanor.
She then confidently and seriously said:
"Don't worry. Di Tian and the others have followed me for hundreds of thousands of years. They will definitely stand firmly on my side. Nothing you mentioned will happen."
"As long as you're confident," Yunze replied calmly. "One more thing—you need to ensure that when you devour him, his soul is completely destroyed."
"Otherwise, after absorbing him, you might not remain yourself."
Yunze's cryptic words made Gu Yue Na think deeply for a while before understanding, and her expression became serious.
Meanwhile, with the Sun-Moon Royal Academy mobilizing its resources, news of Shrek Academy's provocation spread at an incredible speed. Within half an hour, it became a hot topic with massive attention.
The Academy launched official live streams on major platforms with an eye-catching title:
"Shrek Academy Rudely Provokes, Sun-Moon Royal Academy Responds with Fury: Six-Year-Old Student Beats Them Up on the Spot"
Many people clicked out of curiosity. Such an explosive scene was considered once-in-a-millennium material.
Most of the continent's population were ordinary people who couldn't cultivate, but they knew of Shrek Academy. Tales of them and the Tang Sect were widely known.
Because of the Academy's reputation, the title drew nationwide attention. Everyone wanted to see how a six-year-old could beat Shrek Academy's students.
Many Spirit Master factions also joined the excitement. While they thought the title exaggerated, deep down, they were looking forward to it.
(End of Chapter)