What caught Titan off guard was that, after hearing his words, Mu En did not show the slightest hint of excitement. Instead, his gaze began to flicker, and deep caution rose within his heart.
Mu En was not Xuan Zi—certainly not the kind of fool who could be sweet-talked with a few flattering words.
Back when the Holy Spirit Cult was involved, Mu En had already proposed that the Clear Sky Sect step in and assist them in dealing with the Holy Spirit Cult together.
He had not forgotten Titan's and Niu Tian's attitudes at the time.
They had claimed that no matter how the Douluo Continent changed, the Clear Sky Sect had no interest in intervening.
Yet now, with the Sun Moon Empire replacing the Holy Spirit Cult as the threat, Titan was suddenly taking the initiative to propose an alliance with Shrek Academy?
If Titan had no ulterior motive, Mu En would be willing to twist his own head off.
Was it because of that girl, Wang Dong'er?
What kind of secret was hidden within her that could make Titan and Niu Tian value her so highly?
So much so that, in order to snatch her back from the Sun Moon Empire, they were even willing to abandon the Clear Sky Sect's thousand-year tradition of seclusion and personally step into a war against the Sun Moon Empire.
Mu En could not figure out what secret Wang Dong'er was hiding.
But he did know one thing—if an alliance with the Clear Sky Sect could truly be formed, their chances of resisting the Sun Moon Empire would increase significantly.
After all, the strength of Niu Tian and Titan was unfathomable.
Even if Mu En's body had been restored to its peak under the healing of the Golden Tree, he still had no confidence in defeating either of them.
Since they were willing to step onto the battlefield, Mu En had no reason to refuse.
The only concern was that, if possible, Mu En absolutely did not want Shrek Academy to be the ones charging at the very front.
Shrek Academy, as it stood now, could no longer withstand any further heavy blows.
With that thought, Mu En met Titan's gaze and spoke slowly.
"Are you serious?"
"Given the ties between Shrek Academy and the Clear Sky Sect, I won't refuse an alliance."
"But let me make this clear in advance—Shrek Academy and the Clear Sky Sect must stand as equal allies."
"Shrek Academy will not become a subordinate force that blindly obeys the Clear Sky Sect!"
Titan had originally thought that this bait would make Mu En grateful, that he would agree without hesitation.
He had not expected Mu En to react so quickly, seeing straight through his deeper intentions.
Although Titan did indeed harbor such thoughts, he absolutely could not admit them to Mu En's face. Otherwise, this alliance would be dead on arrival.
For a moment, Titan even felt that someone like Xuan Zi wasn't so bad after all.
If Mu En were as brainless as Xuan Zi, a few casual words would have been enough to make him throw Shrek Academy into the fray for the Clear Sky Sect.
To placate Mu En, Titan straightened his expression and spoke righteously.
"Rest assured. Since the Clear Sky Sect has decided to step in, we will not stand by and watch."
"Niu Tian, myself, and the experts of the Clear Sky Sect will face the Sun Moon Empire's army together with Shrek Academy."
"We will not let you bear their invasion alone."
Whether Titan truly meant it or not, at the very least, this attitude allowed Mu En to finally breathe a sigh of relief.
More importantly, at this point, Mu En had no other choice but to trust him.
"Then let's not waste any time," Mu En said.
"I'll return to Shrek Academy at once and gather everyone to prepare for the Sun Moon Empire's offensive."
"You should head back to the Clear Sky Sect and mobilize your forces as well."
With that, Mu En prepared to leave.
Since the matters in Mingdu had already concluded and Xuan Zi had self-detonated, there was no longer any reason for him to continue toward Mingdu.
However, before he could depart, Titan stopped him.
"Wait. There's still one very important matter."
Mu En turned around, looking at Titan with some confusion, wondering what else he intended to say.
After a brief pause, Titan spoke in a grave tone.
"After witnessing the Sun Moon Empire's current military strength, there's a high chance that the Star Luo Empire and the Heavenly Soul Empire will choose to surrender."
"They may preserve their legacies by submitting to the Sun Moon Empire."
"If that happens, our situation will only become more dire."
Mu En's expression grew heavy. He knew Titan was right.
Judging by the Sun Moon Empire's current overall strength—
If they could unite Star Luo, Heavenly Soul, and the Spirit Empire—now occupied by the Holy Spirit Cult—against the Sun Moon Empire, there might still be a slim chance of victory.
But if Star Luo and Heavenly Soul defected, defeat would be inevitable.
Did Shrek Academy truly have no hope left?
Thinking of the academy's ten-thousand-year legacy ending in his generation, despair crept into Mu En's heart.
He did not know how he would face Shrek Academy's ancestors after death.
Just as Mu En's thoughts spiraled, desperately searching for a solution, Titan suddenly spoke again.
"What we need to do is prevent Star Luo and Heavenly Soul from surrendering to the Sun Moon Empire!"
"If necessary, we can even make decisions in place of their royal families!"
Mu En's pupils contracted slightly as he immediately grasped the true meaning behind Titan's words.
Titan's intent was crystal clear—
Shrek Academy and the Clear Sky Sect would imitate the Holy Spirit Cult and overthrow the ruling powers of Star Luo and Heavenly Soul.
Perhaps only by doing so could they truly stop those empires from surrendering to the Sun Moon Empire.
Mu En hesitated, unsure whether he should agree to such a method.
Seeing his indecision, Titan said calmly,
"If you show them mercy, all you'll get in return is the destruction of Shrek Academy."
"What matters more to you—the legacy of Shrek Academy, or the royal families of Star Luo and Heavenly Soul?"
To ask the head of the Sea God Pavilion whether the academy mattered more, or the royal families—
Was there even a need to ask?
For any true member of Shrek Academy, the academy's interests stood above all else.
Mu En tried one last question.
"Is it impossible to persuade them to join forces with us?"
Titan snorted in disdain.
"Can you afford the consequences of being stabbed in the back?"
"If they offer Shrek Academy and the Clear Sky Sect as tribute, what do you think will happen?"
"Or are you truly that confident in the royal families of Star Luo and Heavenly Soul?"
Mu En, of course, was not.
Their attitude toward Shrek Academy had long been made painfully clear.
In that case, there was nothing left to hesitate over.
If Star Luo and Heavenly Soul were unjust first, then Shrek Academy would not hesitate to be ruthless!
Coincidentally, the Dai Clan was still in Shrek City.
Let the Dai Clan replace the Xu Clan and once again become the royal family of the Star Luo Empire.
That way, Shrek Academy would not have to bear the stigma of seizing imperial power itself.
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