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"You should know that granting the status of Son of Nature requires me to expend thirty percent of my life energy, and recovery will take a very long time."
The Spirit of the Life Ancient Tree, Old Jin, with his white hair hanging down, had hesitation and worry on his face: "If he fails, Douluo Star will have no more chances."
The Spirit of the Plane seemed to let out a cold laugh: "Do we have a chance now? You were formed with the help of Tang San, but the benefits aren't free."
"Ha Luosa, whom I created, originally had a chance to become a God. Killing enough humans could improve the environment, but he was killed too many times and can no longer succeed."
"This newcomer is only half a Son of the Plane. I can barely protect myself, so only you can help him. If we don't change, we will all perish, and so will Douluo Star."
Upon hearing this, Old Jin nodded and then shook his head, hesitating: "If he grows up, will he become an existence even more murderous than Ha Luosa?"
He knew the reason why the other party created Ha Luosa; it was a choice made out of utter desperation, akin to a human Soul Tool calculator initiating a one-key clear program, forcibly destroying part of human civilization to give nature time to recover.
This was a path that could theoretically succeed, but as the life core of Douluo Star, Old Jin couldn't bear it.
"No, he and Ha Luosa are two extremes."
The Spirit of the Plane said from afar: "Don't forget how the first Angel God condensed His God Position. If all living beings are gone, where will He get Power Of Faith from?"
After saying that, he let out a playful and expectant laugh: "However, his appearance will be the nightmare of all Evil Soul Masters, the nightmare of Shrek Tang!"
"Although he has a bottom line, in some sense, his aggressiveness is stronger than Ha Luosa's."
"Bottom line?" Old Jin was curious.
"Specifically, he believes that Evil Soul Masters, Shrek Tang Soul Masters, financial magnates, ordinary Soul Masters, and commoners are not the same species, and the methods of dealing with them also differ."
The Spirit of the Plane said: "I observed his diary. In his view, commoners are the Foundation of humanity, and their survival must be ensured; they cannot be allowed to suffer losses."
"Ordinary Soul Masters are potential restless elements who need to be vigilant and, if necessary, disciplined."
"Tang Sect Soul Masters and financial magnates are born with original sin; giving them a chance to live is a grace."
"And Evil Soul Masters and Shrek Soul Masters are creatures whose existence is absolutely not tolerated!"
"Therefore, he showed no mercy when eliminating Soul Masters and councilor families, harboring great malice towards this group and using every possible means. However, deep down, he holds goodwill towards the vast majority of commoners, which I also approve of. After all, Soul Masters, who account for a very small proportion, enjoy over ninety-nine percent of the continent's resources."
Old Jin was surprised: "He himself has close ties with the top financial magnates. Would he have such thoughts?"
"Precisely because he is part of that group, he knows even better who needs to be dealt with. The property of the councilor families he eliminated will be confiscated, benefiting tens of thousands of commoners. Isn't that good?"
The Spirit of the Plane was rarely in a good mood and said: "He once wrote a sentence: The Heavenly Dao takes from those who have too much and gives to those who have too little. He believes that exploiting the strong to replenish the weak is a kind of Heavenly Dao."
"Holding this philosophy, he regards his actions as a form of Cultivation, comprehending the Law of the operation of Heaven and Earth's order, attempting to walk the path of a True God through this. Perhaps there will be progress soon."
Old Jin smiled wryly upon hearing this: "Is it 'most ruthless yet most affectionate'? Or rather, does he adhere to 'I destroy you simply because of a difference in stance'?"
"In his eyes, whether it's the Federation or the Spirit Pagoda, they are all tools to be used. This is a Genius, and even more, a pure madman," the Spirit of the Plane said.
"A pure madman? I can help him."
Old Jin agreed, then looked troubled: "He's not coming to Shrek. Should I directly transmit the energy to Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy? The commotion would be huge, and the guy who performed Possession on you would also notice."
"There's one place he won't notice."
"Where?"
"The place whose control was taken by his son, the ocean!" The Spirit of the Plane's voice was filled with indignation and excitement.
Old Jin's eyes lit up: "Right under his nose."
While the two victims of Douluo Star communicated, the atmosphere in the Sea God's Pavilion gradually warmed. Zhuo Shi put forward the suggestion that they should endure hardships from now on and fully focus on cultivating the new generation.
"The Inner Court is almost depleted. It won't recover without ten years. I think none of you can continue to retire; you should learn from me and take on a few disciples."
Feng Wuyu glanced at him obliquely and said: "The Forging Master Association can launch a batch of contribution point loans to encourage new Inner Court students to forge battle armor."
"The Mecha Designer Association can too." "The Mecha Manufacturer Association agrees." "The Mecha Repairer Association agrees."
All four elders expressed their stance and decided to launch the loan service.
Lan Muzi whispered: "Pavilion Master, the Inner Court's reputation is currently greatly damaged, and its appeal may be insufficient. Should we also increase investment in Heaven And Earth Treasure?"
"Furthermore, is it necessary to activate our intelligence network across the continent to search for Geniuses and recruit them early?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the Sea God's Pavilion fell into an awkward silence. It had always been external Geniuses flocking to Shrek; when had Shrek ever actively recruited talent?
But soon, the silence was broken by Yun Ming.
"Good, this matter will be handled by you, Yin Meng, and Chang Kong."
Yun Ming's expression was wistful: "Now that I think about it, the Inner Court hasn't produced any outstanding figures for a long time. Shrek has never lacked resources."
"Thank you, Pavilion Master." A fleeting look of joy appeared on Lan Muzi's shadow-filled face as he respectfully accepted.
Giving them this lucrative position meant Yun Ming tacitly allowed them to acquire more resources for Cultivation.
However, Lan Muzi knew very well that the potential of the three of them was limited in this life. In a few more years, even their combined efforts would not be a match for that person.
The hope of defeating Feng Zaixing could only be placed on future, more talented junior students.
Ya Li said hoarsely: "Regarding recruiting Geniuses from Dou Ling Continent and Star Luo Continent, I suggest informing the Tang Sect. Their status there is extremely high."
"This old woman agrees."
Long Yeyue, who had returned to the Sea God's Pavilion due to the external enemy invasion, perked up and said with a triumphant expression: "Dou Ling Continent's military defense almost entirely relies on the Tang Sect. Their opinions don't need much consideration."
"Star Luo Continent has some strength, but I believe Shrek Academy is still a dream palace for countless people there."
Yun Ming, for once, did not refute Long Yeyue and agreed: "I also share this view. Star Luo Continent even established a Monster Academy. Their admiration for our academy goes without saying. We are of the same origin and kind as them, so I believe negotiations will go very smoothly."
"Of course, don't show it too obviously. Having the Tang Sect act as an intermediary is best."
"Boss is brilliant!"
All the elders responded in unison. As the saying goes, 'if the east doesn't light up, the west will.' Shrek has been repeatedly suppressed here, but it is the eternal 'white moonlight' for the other two continents!
By gathering the strength of the two continents, plus Shrek's inherent territory, even if they are truly suppressed by Feng Zaixing for a hundred years, there will definitely be new people to wash away the shame in the future.
Underground, Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, Mingde Hall.
Gu Yue walked among the bizarre Soul Tool escalators. Various Soul Tool facilities, rarely seen in the outside world, were arranged in an orderly fashion, no less advanced than the technology of the Spirit Pagoda in her memory.
As she walked, Leng Yaozhu's words to her surfaced in her mind.
"Gu Yue, Mingdu's Soul Tool technology has many merits. You can study it thoroughly."
As the Silver Dragon King, who was determined to make the Spirit Beast race great again, she felt it was very necessary to investigate the specific situation of human technological development, and this opportunity was not to be missed.
Suddenly, a quarrel reached her ears, attracting her attention.
"What did you say? The Tang Sect's research institution exploded? What happened?" The speaker was a woman, very emotional.
"According to my informant's report, an accident occurred when they were researching the single-body positive source circulation array. The source went out of control, causing all the researchers in one experimental group to be blown to death."
The person who spoke this time sounded very familiar to Gu Yue; it was Kong Yao, the Hall Master of Mingde Hall, an old Limit Douluo.
Gu Yue hurried over and heard Kong Yao continue to speak.
"Let me tell you some good news: this experimental group was the same one your parents were in. If we hadn't taken your parents away, they would have died in this accident."
In the laboratory filled with various modern facilities, Kong Yao sat steadily in a grand armchair, speaking calmly to Ling Zichen in front of him.
Ling Zichen's expression was conflicted for a moment, then she said: "Our life's goal has long been dedicated to research; this is our life's objective. If I could have an excellent opportunity, the threat of death would be nothing."
Gu Yue stopped in her tracks. Is this what a normal person would say?
Kong Yao's heavily lined face showed surprise, then confusion and mockery, and finally he burst into laughter:
"Hahahahaha—what ridiculous words. Is this your own life's objective, or the life's objective instilled in you by the Tang Sect? We have many madmen in Mingde Hall, but few like you."