Mirror Hongchen already understood in his heart that this was definitely not Xu Tianyuan's own intention. It seemed that after Xu Tianran successfully ascended to the throne, the Holy Spirit Cult's role in his heart had greatly diminished.
"It's just that I'm still a bit worried. Shrek Academy is not easy to deal with."
Xu Tianyuan looked at Mirror Hongchen. "What, does Hall Master Hongchen not even trust his own Mingde Hall?"
As Xu Tianyuan spoke, the armor on his body once again emitted a faint golden glow.
Attacks from the Soul Guidance Device positions were constant, and dazzling beams of light continuously fell upon Shrek City's walls. Xu Tianyuan and Mirror Hongchen watched Shrek City in the distance, conversing softly.
Although they suspected Shrek Academy still had hidden reserves, they never doubted that the previous beast tide was also a play put on for them.
After all, ever since Spirit Masters and Spirit Beasts appeared on the Douluo Continent, the relationship between the two had been irreconcilable. Even if there were occasional exceptions, it had never been heard that human Spirit Masters could so incredibly control a beast tide.
The Spirit Beast siege caused considerable exhaustion for the Shrek people. There were only a few Titled Douluo left who could continue to guard the city wall. Under the incessant attacks of the Sun Moon Empire, Shrek City finally had a breach blown open.
Several dark figures poured through the breach, and immediately, wails of ghosts and wolves echoed beneath the city wall.
"Quickly retreat, retreat to Shrek Academy!" Several officers' voices rang out from the city wall.
The civilians in Shrek City had already been evacuated, with only teams of Spirit Masters running quickly through the streets.
Seeing the defenders on the city wall retreat, Scorpion Tiger Douluo Zhang Peng led an army around to the east gate of Shrek Academy. The street, usually filled with stalls, showed no trace of anyone.
Zhang Peng placed his hands in front of him, palms facing each other, and a pitch-black orb of light instantly flew forward.
To Zhang Peng's surprise, the orb of light passed through the main gate of Shrek Academy without obstruction, landing on the plaza in front, where a loud boom erupted.
What in the world is Shrek Academy doing?
Or is it that the consumption from the beast tide was too great, and they have already given up here?
Outside the city, the attacks from the Soul Guidance Device legion finally ceased. A messenger flew over from the side, kneeling before Xu Tianyuan, his flying Soul Guidance Device on his back slowly retracting.
"Marshal, news from Shrek City reports that all defenders have retreated into Shrek Academy."
Upon hearing this, Xu Tianyuan glanced at Mirror Hongchen. "It seems Hall Master's words were correct. Shrek Academy indeed has a hidden trump card."
Being able to command an army, Xu Tianyuan was naturally not foolish. Shrek City's actions clearly indicated that there was something special about Shrek Academy.
However, this was also exactly what he wanted. If Shrek Academy could be easily defeated, that would be truly suspicious.
"Those Evil Soul Masters may not be Shrek Academy's opponents. All Soul Guidance Device positions, advance forward, and have the Royal Dragon Soul Master Corps prepare."
After Xu Tianyuan finished speaking, he turned his head to look at Mirror Hongchen again. "Next, it's time to verify the methods of Mingde Hall."
On the other side, Feng Ling had already led her people into Shrek Academy. Looking at the statues before her, Feng Ling inexplicably felt a sense of disgust. With a wave of her right hand, a purplish-black force flew toward the statues.
Amidst a thunderous roar, the statues that had stood for ten thousand years at Shrek Academy, depicting the three founders and the first generation Shrek Seven Devils, slowly collapsed, their fragments scattered across the ground.
"Shrek, hmph!"
The Holy Spirit Cult members continued forward and soon saw the Shrek defenders who had retreated to the Sea God Lake shore. The lake surface was vast and boundless, and through the thin mist, an island was faintly visible behind it.
All of Shrek's Titled Douluo were concentrated in front of the army, but their expressions were not good, clearly having expended a great deal during the previous beast tide.
"Have Xu Tianyuan bring the army over."
Feng Ling's eyes swept over the Shrek people. She did not attack immediately, but instead spoke to a Holy Spirit Cult Disciple beside her.
No one who could train to the Titled Douluo level was a fool. How could Feng Ling not know what Xu Tianyuan was thinking? She had once infiltrated Shrek Academy and knew that the small island was where the Shrek Inner Courtyard was located. There must be something waiting for her there.
Although she did not care about the losses of the Holy Spirit Cult Disciples, it made no sense for them to charge forward while the Sun Moon Empire reaped the benefits from behind.
Moreover, those Soul Master Corps of the Sun Moon Empire indeed had their merits. Their attacks could serve as a test, and with them guarding the rear, it would also be easier to deal with sudden changes.
Time passed minute by minute. Feng Ling, wary of Sea God Island, did not attack rashly, and the Shrek people also did not make the first move, instead using this time to continuously restore their spirit power.
It was already late at night. Just then, a green light shot into the sky, and the Aura of a Super Douluo emanated from outside Shrek Academy.
"It's done!"
The Shrek people's faces lit up with joy.
The person who shot into the sky was none other than Body Douluo Du Busi. His attack at this moment meant that the Sun Moon Empire's Soul Master Corps had entered their counterattack range.
The Sun Moon Empire would naturally not rush into Shrek City without any precautions. The moment Du Busi shot into the sky, several beams of light instantly lit up from the Soul Master Corps stationed outside the city. These lights converged in midair and headed toward Du Busi.
Xu Tianyuan had already led the Royal Dragon Soul Master Corps into Shrek City. Sensing Du Busi's Aura, he suddenly looked up at the sky.
The Sun Moon Empire's high-altitude Soul Guidance Device detectors were not omnipotent. Otherwise, Du Busi and the others would not have escaped, so he did not know Du Busi would be here.
It's just that…
Xu Tianyuan gripped the sword in his hand and gently shook his head.
Even a Super Douluo cannot stop the Empire's advance.
Having fought against Shrek Academy for several days, he finally found an opportunity when they were weak. Xu Tianyuan would absolutely not allow this opportunity to slip through his fingers.
The lessons from four thousand years ago were still recorded in their royal family's historical records. If Shrek Academy could not be taken down in one fell swoop now, once the news of Shrek City's fall spread, countless Shrek Disciples would arrive one after another.
Among them, there were even those who could rival a Limit Douluo.
Thinking of this, Xu Tianyuan's spirit power surged. The armor he had never taken off immediately glowed golden. In just a moment, the light around him had completely enveloped him, appearing like a ball of light from a distance.
Inside that ball of light, the clanging sound of metal continuously rang out.
The next moment, a golden light also shot into the sky.
Du Busi sensed someone approaching and instantly looked back, seeing a person completely encased in metal.