"Sigh, I'm old, I'm old. I can't keep up with you young people's thinking anymore." Elder Zhuang waved his hand.
"Before Elder Mu passed away, he said more than once that the Douluo Continent is undergoing changes now, and only you young people can adapt to the changes across the entire continent."
"I feel that this kind of decision isn't suitable for me to make. It's better to leave it to you young people, to discuss."
"Lexuan, why do you have such an idea?" Cai Meier looked seriously at Zhang Lexuan. Although this wasn't Zhang Lexuan's first time attending a Sea God's Pavilion meeting, it was the first time she had heard such a "heretical" proposal from her mouth.
"At first, it was because of some personal reasons of mine." Zhang Lexuan slightly closed her eyes, her gaze gradually becoming firm.
"But after thinking about it carefully, what I said isn't wrong. Our Shrek Academy oversees the continent and enjoys the title of the number one academy on the continent. If even we disregard the truth, then what path is left for those people who are hastily judged by us?"
Cai Meier did not respond. Instead, she turned her gaze toward Huo Yuhao, who was sitting at the far end of the long table.
"Yuhao, you are also a member of the Sea God's Pavilion meeting. Come on, share your opinion."
Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao raised his head. When everyone saw the expression on his face, their hearts stirred slightly.
Ever since Huo Yuhao returned to Shrek Academy carrying Lin Huiqun's body, an unshakeable sorrow had lingered on his face.
When it came to self-blame, he felt it more deeply than Yan Shaozhe. Lin Huiqun had died to save him. He hadn't even seen Mu En before his death. Moreover, Xuan Zi's overexertion of power, leading to backlash, was also related to the time he went back to the Sun Moon Empire to search for traces of them.
All of this stemmed from his impulsiveness, from the evil soul masters.
Yet the one who had brought him into Shrek Academy and given him all of this, Tang Ya, had also become an evil soul master.
The hatred in his heart toward evil soul masters was beyond measure, but Zhang Lexuan's words had also reached him. He understood what she meant. Perhaps on this continent, there were many evil soul masters like Tang Ya.
"I… I think what Eldest Senior Sister said is correct…"
Hearing Huo Yuhao's words, although a few people were somewhat surprised, they did not dismiss his opinion just because of his cultivation level.
Qian Duoduo tapped the table lightly, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally. "This matter could affect all of our academy's future actions."
"Moreover, the continent isn't peaceful right now, and the academy has been troubled. Making a decision now might…"
As he spoke, Qian Duoduo suddenly stopped his hand movements. "Perhaps it's actually a good opportunity."
"The rumors from the outside all stem from the unclear relationship between the evil soul masters. No matter what we think of ourselves, these facts exist."
"Shaozhe indeed has evil soul master bloodline, and Xiaotao did indeed work for evil soul masters in the past. Rather than disregarding the facts and desperately denying it, it's better to stand up and openly explain clearly that some evil soul masters are not born as evil soul masters."
Qian Duoduo's words lit up the eyes of the others. In this way, perhaps Shrek Academy could truly stop being affected by the rumors.
However, Cai Meier glanced at the empty main seat at the front of the conference table, and for a moment, she didn't dare to make the decision.
"This matter… how about we wait until Elder Xuan comes out of seclusion before discussing it…"
Winter was almost over. Outside Heaven Dou City, the weather had warmed up considerably, but the soldiers of the Sun Moon Empire were still wearing thick clothing.
On a desolate plain outside Heaven Dou City, a group stood solemnly and quietly. At the front was Ju Zi, looking at the tombs before her with her head slightly lowered.
Behind her, several generals also bowed their heads, silently thanking these warriors who had died for the great cause of the Sun Moon Empire in the war. Without them, Heaven Dou City might not have been captured so smoothly.
'Where exactly… did you go…'
No one knew what the woman standing at the very front was thinking. A figure quietly walked to her side and spoke, interrupting her thoughts.
"Marshal."
"What is it?" Ju Zi came back to her senses and frowned slightly.
"There is news from the palace."
The messenger's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly couldn't escape the ears of the high-cultivation generals behind Ju Zi. They immediately turned to look at her, wanting to know what Xu Tianran had said, their minds filled with guesses.
Although the Sun Moon Empire had lost in the Heavenly Battle of the Three Empires, the army's offensive had not weakened in the slightest. Not only had they taken the Dou Ling Empire's capital, Ling Dou City, through a surprise attack, but they had also pressed forward and captured Heaven Dou City in one go.
However, war was not a story from a tale. Capturing the capital did not mean the Heavenly Soul and Dou Ling Empires would surrender, allowing the Sun Moon Empire to occupy both empires.
On the contrary, when the Sun Moon Empire's armies in the north of Heavenly Soul and the north of Dou Ling finally linked up, the greatest weakness of the Sun Moon Empire was exposed.
Although their soul tool technology far surpassed that of the three empires, the Sun Moon Empire was ultimately fighting one against three. With the battle line stretching across the entire original Douluo Continent, the number of troops allocated to each front naturally decreased greatly.
On one side were dispersed armies; on the other was the combined power of the three empires. For a time, the Sun Moon Empire and the three empires reached a stalemate.
And at this moment, Xu Tianran sent a message, likely not good news.
The generals lowered their heads one by one, afraid that Xu Tianran's message would contain some reprimand. Especially after seeing Ju Zi's expression grow darker and darker, they didn't dare make a sound.
"Let's end the mourning for the warriors here. There is something we need to discuss back in the city."
"Yes, Marshal."
The generals responded in unison. Ju Zi did not keep them waiting long. As soon as they returned to Heaven Dou City, she gathered everyone together.
"News from the palace: His Majesty, who had been bedridden for many years, finally passed away at dawn today."
"Your Majesty—"
Cries of grief immediately filled the room. Ju Zi waited for a moment before raising her hand to quiet them.
"As the Crown Prince, His Highness has been regent for many years. Now he should ascend the throne as emperor. Although I am the Marshal, I am also the Regent Princess, so I must return to the palace because of this."
"After I leave, the Fire Phoenix Soul Engineer Legion will continue to be commanded by Vice Legion Commander Fire Phoenix Douluo, who will temporarily assume the role of Marshal."
"Right now, our war with the three empires has reached a stalemate. All units must not act rashly for quick success, nor can they relax their vigilance. Further arrangements will be made after I return."
"Yes."
Under the gaze of the generals, Ju Zi walked out of the room. Only when she could no longer feel their eyes on her did she raise her hand. For some reason, her palm was trembling slightly.
Perhaps she understood better than anyone what returning to the palace this time truly meant. No one would force a Crown Prince or a Regent to have heirs, but as the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, it was absolutely impossible to have no heirs.
Once Xu Tianran ascended to that position, the entire Sun Moon Empire would constantly pressure him.
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