"What does Dean Yan think?"
"If we can lure them into Shrek City, that would naturally be best. However, Shrek City has a large population, and the Sun Moon Empire is cooperating with Evil Soul Masters. Once the city falls, I'm afraid…"
"This matter is not difficult." Princess Xu Jiujiu made her decision immediately. "My Star Luo Empire is willing to provide a place for Shrek City residents to stay temporarily. Afterward, if there are any property losses, my Star Luo Empire is willing to compensate."
"Resisting the Sun Moon Empire is not a matter for one family alone. My Douling Empire is also willing to contribute funds, and there will be rewards offered afterward," Tianyang Douluo said from beside her.
Only Vina of the Tianhun Empire remained silent. The Tianhun Empire had already lost all its territory, and even if it wanted to offer compensation, it was willing but unable.
"Everyone, there is no need for this." Xuan Zi shook his head. "All the people of Shrek City are naturally willing to resist the Sun Moon Empire's army. As long as the Empires are willing to provide a place for them to go, all property losses will be borne by our Shrek Academy."
"Good. Once this succeeds, the Sun Moon Empire's National Protector Soul Master Groups will only have one Royal Soul Master Group left guarding Mingdu. The pressure we face will be greatly reduced, and we will not have to worry about war for a short time."
Upon hearing that Shrek Academy was willing to act, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. However, while some were happy, others were not so optimistic.
"However, Shrek City's reputation has resounded throughout the Douluo Continent for a long time, and Shrek Academy also has many experts. Feigning defeat too easily might arouse suspicion from the Sun Moon Empire."
"Yes, feigning defeat is not easy. If Shrek's experts are accidentally injured, I'm afraid feigning defeat will turn into a real defeat."
The Sun Moon Empire was not foolish. To make it seem as though they were not strong enough, at the very least, Shrek's experts would have to be repelled head-on. However, this degree was difficult to control. Pretending to be injured was easy for the other side to see through, but if they were truly injured, the final outcome would be unpredictable.
"What if, before the Sun Moon Empire attacks, Shrek City first resists a Spirit Beast riot from the Star Dou Great Forest?"
"Cough, cough!"
Wang Nan was not skilled in military affairs and had been listening quietly for a long time. It was only when everyone began discussing how to feign defeat that his voice finally sounded. As soon as he spoke, Xuan Zi, who was beside him, choked on his wine and coughed repeatedly.
Although Wang Nan looked young, during the battle of Yu Ming City, the name Heaven's Equal had resounded like thunder. With him guarding Yu Ming City, the Sun Moon Empire had not launched any attacks since then.
This time, the Evil Monarch Soul Guidance Group stationed outside Yu Ming City left the border to besiege Shrek, which was why he had come here with Princess Xu Jiujiu.
"Shrek City is originally located near the Star Dou Great Forest, and Shrek Academy and the forest have long-standing grievances. If it truly were a Spirit Beast riot, it would be understandable." Du Busi nodded as he pondered.
No one was better at instigating a riot in the Star Dou Great Forest than him. At this moment, he was already considering which hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beast to hunt.
"However, Spirit Beasts are not controlled by us Spirit Masters. Once a Spirit Beast riot is truly triggered, the outcome will be even more uncontrollable." Du Busi stroked his chin and clicked his tongue with regret.
"You continue." Xuan Zi wiped his mouth and looked at Wang Nan. Since Wang Nan had spoken up, he believed there must be more to it. Last time in Qiankun Asking Love Valley, he had seen Wang Nan standing alongside several Spirit Beasts. If he guessed correctly, those were Vicious Beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest.
Although he had not asked in detail, Xuan Zi knew that Wang Nan's relationship with those Vicious Beasts was far from ordinary.
"It won't be a real Spirit Beast riot," Wang Nan said calmly. "We just need to invite a few Spirit Beasts from the Star Dou Great Forest to lead their clans to put on a show, and then let the Academy's elders be defeated by those Spirit Beasts in front of the Sun Moon Empire."
In fact, Wang Nan's idea was very simple. He only needed to invite Di Tian to bring some Spirit Beasts over to go through the motions. With its strength, it would not be an exaggeration to defeat all the elders of Shrek Academy. After that, it would be reasonable for the injured Shrek forces to be defeated by the Sun Moon Empire.
Moreover, even if the residents of Shrek City had already evacuated, this would not arouse suspicion from the Sun Moon Empire. No one would be willing to remain in Shrek City while facing a Spirit Beast riot from the Star Dou Great Forest.
The suggestion was not particularly ingenious, but often, the other side merely lacked a suitable reason. What was more, the Sun Moon Empire would never imagine that a Spirit Beast riot could be artificially controlled.
The others exchanged glances. Although they did not speak, restrained by the reputation of a Peerless Douluo, they muttered inwardly. The danger of the Star Dou Great Forest was obvious to all. Even if Peerless Douluo could enter and exit freely with his strength, that did not mean all the Spirit Beasts inside would listen to him.
"How confident are you?" Xuan Zi put away his wine gourd and looked at Wang Nan, ignoring the gazes of the others.
"Eighty to ninety percent," Wang Nan replied modestly.
"That's enough." Xuan Zi did not know that Wang Nan was still being modest, but even an eighty percent chance was far better than other methods. Besides the Star Dou Great Forest, there were few forces that could truly threaten Shrek, and only a Spirit Beast riot could make the Sun Moon Empire fully believe.
"Without further delay, you should set off immediately. If there are any additional requirements from the Star Dou Great Forest, we can prepare them as soon as possible."
The others watched as Xuan Zi and Wang Nan settled the matter with only a few words. They exchanged glances but did not say much.
Only Golden Body Douluo Jin Peng stood up and cupped his hands toward Wang Nan. "This matter will trouble Peerless Douluo."
In the conference room, aside from Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe, only Jin Peng, who had personally witnessed Wang Nan's abilities at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, fully believed Wang Nan was capable of this. Back then, the Spirit Beasts' attitude toward Wang Nan had been completely different from their attitude toward him.
Wang Nan stood up and returned the salute, then walked out of the conference room.
As soon as he stepped outside, Wang Nan felt the rich life energy on Sea God Island. The fluctuations of life energy caused the energy and blood in his body to slowly resonate with it.
Ever since he had completely absorbed the life gold while condensing his second Soul Core, he had become especially sensitive to life energy. Not only ancient trees that had grown for many years, but even fresh sprouts emerging from the soil allowed him to sense the power of new life.
"Is it over?"
Ma Xiaotao had been waiting outside for a long time. When she saw Wang Nan come out, she naturally walked to his side and hooked her arm through his.
"Not yet. I have something to do in the Star Dou Great Forest, so I came out early."
"Do you want me to go with you?"
"No need. I don't think those in the Star Dou Great Forest would want to see outsiders in their territory."
"Alright, then I'll wait for you at the Academy."
Ma Xiaotao smiled. He was always like this. She could hear the unconscious respect for Spirit Beasts in Wang Nan's tone, which naturally explained why Spirit Beasts always treated him differently.
"Alright. You should also be careful."