Titan might not be particularly sharp, but no matter what, he had lived for countless years—far more perceptive than the already-dead Xuanzi ever was.
Regardless of whether he truly cared about Shrek Academy, the Clear Sky Sect, or the Holy Spirit Cult's survival, at the present moment—before the connection between the God Realm and Douluo Continent was restored—none of them could be allowed to be wiped out by the Sun Moon Empire.
Tang San's grand plan spanning ten thousand years absolutely could not be disrupted.
With that thought in mind, Titan looked at Mu En and Long Xiaoyao and spoke in a deep voice.
"Although Tang Wei's attitude was unpleasant, what he said wasn't wrong. Within the borders of the Clear Sky Empire, we are capable of independently dealing with the Sun Moon Empire's soul engineer legions."
"As for Shrek Academy—your strength is indeed rather weak right now. It would be better for the Holy Spirit Cult to join you in holding the Star Luo border against the Sun Moon Empire."
Although Titan's words were not as harsh as Tang Wei's, the meaning behind them was exactly the same.
This attitude darkened the expressions of Mu En, Ye Xishui, and Long Xiaoyao.
Even if Shrek Academy truly was weaker than the Clear Sky Sect and the Holy Spirit Cult, as allies, neither Titan nor Tang Wei had the right to speak to them in this manner.
However, as if realizing something all at once, Mu En's eyes flickered.
He suddenly understood—this was deliberate.
Titan and Tang Wei were intentionally suppressing Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Cult with their words, hammering the idea into their minds that even within an alliance, their status was unequal.
Among the three forces—Shrek Academy, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Holy Spirit Cult—the Clear Sky Sect was to stand above all.
Once such a notion took root, the Clear Sky Sect would gain overwhelming advantage.
If they truly defeated the Sun Moon Empire, the Clear Sky Sect would undoubtedly exploit this advantage to replace it—then turn around and crush Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Cult, unifying the continent to fulfill their ambition.
This process—invite them to dinner, cut off their heads, then keep the rest as dogs—was something Shrek Academy knew all too well.
They had used it on others countless times.
They just hadn't expected to become the target this time.
Still, no matter how dissatisfied Mu En felt, the Clear Sky Sect currently held the upper hand. In the end, he could only endure.
"Very well. Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Empire do indeed need assistance."
"Our overall strength is far inferior to the Sun Moon Empire's. If they seize an opportunity to break through our defenses, the situation will instantly become dire."
Mu En paused, then looked deeply at Titan and Tang Wei before continuing.
"But Titan, as allies, we are meant to stand shoulder to shoulder against the Sun Moon Empire's invasion."
"If the Sun Moon Empire attacks Shrek Academy or the Holy Spirit Cult first, I hope the Clear Sky Sect will not stand by and watch."
"If you only focus on short-term gains and your own interests, and give the Sun Moon Empire an opening—then the outcome will be disastrous."
Titan shrugged indifferently, clearly unconcerned by Mu En's warning.
After the Heavenly Soul Empire was renamed the Clear Sky Empire, the Tang clan members within the Clear Sky Sect had held discussions with both Niu Tian and Titan.
They knew that neither of them bore the Tang surname, and that they had only become the sect's Grand and Second Grand Masters due to special circumstances.
For all these years, they had served as guardian deities, protecting the Clear Sky Sect.
But "guardian deity" carried another meaning as well—it imposed heavy restrictions on the sect's internal ambitions.
Much like a certain Swordholder in The Three-Body Problem—protecting civilization from chaos, yet receiving little true respect.
The Tang clan had long wanted to free themselves from Niu Tian and Titan's constraints.
After negotiations, they forced Niu Tian and Titan to make concessions: they were not to interfere in any decisions concerning the Clear Sky Empire.
Since the Clear Sky Sect had entered a war that would determine the continent's future, they would not allow anyone to obstruct their ambition to unify it.
As long as Niu Tian and Titan obediently remained guardian deities, the Tang clan would continue to respect them as Grand and Second Grand Masters.
Though furious at this attitude, Niu Tian and Titan ultimately chose not to turn against them.
Not only because they shared the same lineage as Tang San—but also because the Tang clan was still needed for what lay ahead.
Having already agreed to this condition, Titan naturally refrained from interfering in the Clear Sky Empire's strategic decisions.
Tang Wei was quite satisfied with Titan's restraint. He nodded at Mu En and said,
"Rest assured. The Clear Sky Empire knows what matters. We would never scheme against our allies behind their backs."
"We people of the Clear Sky Sect are nothing like those immoral, bottomless evil soul masters."
Damn it.
Long Xiaoyao's facial muscles twitched.
At this point, it wasn't just Ye Xishui who was angered by Tang Wei's attitude—even he was reaching his limit.
Time and again, openly trampling on their dignity—did the Clear Sky Sect really think the Holy Spirit Cult couldn't survive without them?
From Long Xiaoyao's perspective, even if they abandoned the Holy Spirit Cult entirely, he and Ye Xishui could still roam the world and live just fine.
On the contrary, the Clear Sky Sect was the one that couldn't afford to lose this war.
Long Xiaoyao stopped Ye Xishui from speaking and instead stepped forward himself, looking directly at Tang Wei.
"If the Clear Sky Sect has no intention of maintaining this alliance, then the Holy Spirit Cult doesn't mind withdrawing."
"For us, whether it's the Dou Ling Empire or the Holy Spirit Cult, they're things we can abandon at any time."
"Even if this war is lost to the Sun Moon Empire, Ye Xishui and I will still live perfectly well. What about your Clear Sky Sect?"
Tang Wei's expression changed.
He hadn't expected Long Xiaoyao to tear off the mask so decisively.
Just as Mu En had guessed, Tang Wei had been suppressing Shrek Academy and the Holy Spirit Cult from the very beginning—demeaning their strength and status at every turn.
His goal was to make Mu En, Ye Xishui, and Long Xiaoyao accustomed to placing the Clear Sky Sect above all else within the alliance.
He had never intended to actually break the alliance.
After all, without certainty that Niu Tian and Titan would assist them, the Clear Sky Sect alone could never defeat the Sun Moon Empire.
Long Xiaoyao's words pinned him to the spot.
Tang Wei's expression shifted repeatedly, unsure whether to advance or retreat.
Fortunately, Mu En—the old fox—was present.
Though he disliked Tang Wei deeply, for the sake of Shrek Academy's future, he could only offer him a way out.
"Enough, Brother Long. I believe Elder Tang Wei did not mean it that way."
"The Sun Moon Empire's army has already mobilized. What matters most now is returning and preparing for battle."
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