Douluo: Dragon King's Star Devouring Wings

Chapter 642 The End of Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect

After Qian Gu Huang Yu left, Yun Ming slumped helplessly in his chair. Even though he knew Qian Gu Huang Yu's purpose, he was completely powerless to stop her and could not stop her.

"Boss, how's the situation?" Zang Xin rushed over as soon as he heard that Qian Gu Huang Yu had suddenly arrived.

Yun Ming didn't speak, but simply gestured for Zang Xin to sit down first.

After Cao Dezhi and Guan Yue arrived, Yun Ming slowly spoke.

After Long Yeyue's death, the four of them became the highest authority in Shrek Academy. The other elders also knew their potential and intended to gradually transfer power to them.

Yun Ming looked at Zang Xin and the other two with a sorrowful expression and said, "Shrek and Tang Sect are finished."

Cao Dezhi was taken aback and quickly asked, "What do you mean? What exactly did Qian Gu Huang Yu say to you?"

Yun Ming said, "Qian Gu Huang Yu ordered us to invade the homelands of the two great empires within a month, and she will not provide us, as the vanguard, with any support."

"It's just that Le Qianxue and Chen Hanyu are acting as military supervisors, leading the main force behind them."

"What? Isn't this ridiculous? To defend their homeland, the two great empires will definitely fight with all their might. Aren't they just asking us to die?" Cao Dezhi rarely showed such extreme anger.

Because of his Martial Soul, the Ruthless Sword, Cao Dezhi is usually very calm and rarely shows such anger.

Yun Ming said in a deep voice, "Qian Gu Huang Yu wants us to go and die. Of course, not us. She knows that the soul masters of the two great empires alone cannot kill us."

"She wants to deplete the strength of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect. Once our next generation is all dead, Shrek Academy and Tang Sect will also perish when we get old."

"Damn it!" Guan Yue slammed her fist on the table in anger.

Although he disliked fighting, he had deep feelings for Shrek Academy, and he was powerless to stop it from gradually declining.

Zang Xin asked, "Is there anything else we can do?"

Yun Ming covered his face and sighed, saying, "It's no use. Now, the Thousand Ancient Phoenix Feathers have used public opinion to put us on the spot."

“If we refuse to fight, the popularity we have painstakingly built up by helping Qian Gu Huang Yu change the rules will be wiped out instantly.”

"We will also be resented by the entire Federation, which would confirm our guilt as war criminals and traitors. At that time, Qian Gu Huang Yu will definitely not let us off the hook."

"But if we go into battle, we will face a slow death."

"What if we just explode at her like that?" Zang Xin asked.

Yun Ming sighed, "It's impossible now. After the One Year War ended, the Free Federation surrendered unconditionally."

“Besides us, the Yu family and the Shen family had their homes confiscated. Apart from paying money, we didn’t even get to stand trial.”

“The other Soul Clans all believe that we have betrayed them, and they can no longer trust us.”

"With our strength alone, going to war with the Ancient Phoenix Feather would be suicide; there's absolutely no chance of winning."

After hearing this, Zang Xin also sat down dejectedly. Just as Yun Ming said, Shrek Academy and Tang Sect were finished.

No matter which path they ultimately choose, death will be the only outcome awaiting them.

...

Mingdu, Prime Minister's Office.

"Huang'er, you're too wicked! Now that Shrek Academy has transformed into the Tang Clan, they're practically doomed!" Gu Yuena couldn't help but laugh after hearing Qian Gu Huang Yu's plan.

Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "It is not the old who create the new era. Once a full-scale war breaks out, the battle lines will be very long."

"Even if Yun Ming and the others had three heads and six arms, they couldn't possibly watch over everyone. By the time the younger generation of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect are almost all dead, even if we don't take action..."

"It will die out in a few decades."

"Gu Yue, as you know, everyone who attends Shrek Academy and joins the Tang Sect will suffer from a disease called Shrek's Glory."

“They’re all like they’ve been brainwashed; they’ll listen to whatever their father, Shi Tang, says.”

"The best way to deal with these kinds of people is to kill them all and carry out physical destruction."

"But after tens of thousands of years of development, Shrek Academy and Tang Sect have far too many people, at least a million, and if you include their relatives and friends, there are probably tens of millions."

“It would be too inhumane to execute them all directly. I can only gradually erode their power in this way.”

"From the moment they gave up on fighting us to the death, only destruction awaited them."

Gu Yuena asked, "Huang'er, given the fighting strength of the Star Luo Empire and the Douling Empire, can they really inflict such significant losses on Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect?"

Qian Gu Huang Yu laughed and said, "Gu Yue, even if Xing Luo and Dou Ling are trash, they are still two countries. It is impossible for two organizations to fight against two countries."

"Even a Limit Douluo can only oversee one battlefield, and Shrek Academy and Tang Sect members are mindful of their character settings, so they won't use many of their battle techniques."

Gu Yuena nodded slightly and said, "You mean that if it were an evil soul master, they could capture Dai Lingxun to threaten her, or they could directly carry out random terrorist attacks inside the two great empires."

"But Shrek Academy and Tang Sect are different; they can only slowly push the battle lines forward."

Qian Gu Huang Yu laughed and said, "That's right. The price of establishing a persona is high, which can sometimes lead to being constrained."

"Moreover, even if the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire cannot weaken Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect, isn't the Holy Spirit Cult's headquarters located in the Star Luo Empire?"

"I think the Ghost Emperor would really like me to give him a chance to redeem himself."

As she finished speaking, a dangerous glint flashed in Qian Gu Huang Yu's eyes.

Gu Yuena asked, "Huang'er, what do you plan to do to Shrek Academy and Tang Sect after this war is over?"

Gu Yuena naturally didn't have a pleasant expression towards the culprit who had once caused the extinction of soul beasts.

Although strictly speaking, the Spirit Pagoda was also responsible for the extinction of the soul beasts, Gu Yuena decided to let the Spirit Pagoda go, considering that the tower master was already paying off his debt with his body.

Qian Gu Huang Yu said, "According to my estimation, by the time this war is over, the new generation of Tang Sect and Shrek Academy should be almost all dead."

"The entire Shrek Academy and Tang Sect only have Yun Ming and a few other high-end combatants left. Give them an honorary title, but continue to restrict them from recruiting new members."

“We treat them like harmless idols, enshrining them to demonstrate reconciliation and our tolerance, squeezing out the last bit of their remaining value.”

"Then, after Yun Ming and the others die of old age, the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy will cease to exist."

"In this way, we can destroy the Tang Clan and Shrek Academy without losing a single soldier, and also make them work for us."

…On a vast, boundless ocean, there was originally a peaceful and solemn scene.

The wind is calm and the sky is cloudless; even if there are occasional waves, they will dissipate in the blink of an eye.

The calm sea surface resembled a vast, deep blue ribbon, shimmering softly in the morning light. Only a few seagulls skimmed by, casting tiny shadows on the water.

Suddenly, a metallic glint appeared at the horizon where the sea met the sky in the distance, like a sharp blade slicing through the edge of silk.

First, a few silver-gray outlines pierced through the thin mist, and then the majestic island rose up from the ground like a steel mountain. The huge hull pushed aside the giant waves and carved two bottomless trenches in the sea.

The first thing that comes into view is the 10,000-ton destroyer. White waves more than ten meters high rise from the bow where it breaks through the waves. The array of fixed-position guided missile launching system is like a lurking steel behemoth, and the phased array radar with its sharp edges is like a heavenly eye, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

The cruisers and frigates following closely behind advanced in a wedge formation, their naval guns and soul-guided missile launchers reflecting a chilling aura in the sunlight, while the thrusters of the black-class mechs emitted heat, as if they were ready to tear the sky apart at any moment.

A while after this fleet passed, another fleet arrived, once again shattering the tranquility of the sea.

Aside from the fact that the second fleet is larger, the main difference between the two lies in their flags; the second fleet only flies the flag of the Sun and Moon Federation.

The first fleet not only flew the flag of the Sun Moon Federation, but also the flags of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect!
Needless to say, the first fleet was naturally the combined forces of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect.

The second fleet serves as both the supervisory force and the main force of the Sun and Moon Federation.

The flagship of the Shi-Tang allied forces was named Thousand Hands. Initially, the Tang Sect wanted to name it Sea God in honor of the Sea God Tang San.

However, because the name Poseidon was already taken by the Poseidon family, it had to be changed to Thousand Hands, the title Tang San held when he was still a Title Douluo.

On the Thousand Hands, Yun Ming gazed at the boundless sea in the distance. His eyes did not hold the heroic spirit of going to war for his country, but only worry and sorrow.

This time, in order to fight against the combined forces of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire, Shrek Academy and Tang Sect have practically emptied their coffers.

Apart from a few high-ranking officials who needed to remain in the Sun Moon Federation to maintain the operation of Shrek Academy and Tang Sect, Shrek and Tang Sect's high-end combat forces were practically all deployed.

Moreover, the entire fleet was Tang Sect's asset. It can be said that apart from promising to provide supplies to the rear, Qian Gu Huang Yu did not provide any assistance to Shrek Academy and Tang Sect.

Even the Tang Sect mecha squadron, which only appeared during the final battle in the abyss in another timeline, was brought out ahead of schedule.

The Tang Clan's mecha squadron, one of the Tang Clan's true trump cards, is a terrifying combat force composed of thousands of black-level mechas.

In addition, Yun Ming, as the Sea God Pavilion Master of Shrek Academy, launched the Shrek Summoning Order, calling on all Shrek Academy graduates throughout the Sun and Moon Federation to overcome the difficulties together with Shrek Academy.

Even after the defeat in the year-long war, the Shrek graduates still responded to Shrek Academy's call as if they were possessed.

Some even brought their entire families along, and some even considered themselves members of Shrek Academy simply because their grandfathers graduated from it.

With a death wish, he answered the call to Shrek Academy.

As for whether showcasing Shrek Academy's powerful appeal once again would cause Qian Gu Huang Yu concern and resentment, Yun Ming couldn't care less about that now.

What he needs to do now is to bring as many people back alive as possible.

...

The Temple is the flagship of the Sun and Moon Federation fleet.

Although due to some historical issues, Qian Gu Huang Yu is temporarily not allowing Qian Renxue to bring the Spirit Hall directly into the open.

However, as long as Qian Renxue's subtle attempts to pay homage to the Spirit Hall didn't provoke public outrage, Qian Gu Huang Yu turned a blind eye and let it pass.

After fierce internal struggles, the final deployment for this campaign against the Xingluo and Douling Empires was as follows: Shrek Academy and Tang Sect would serve as frontline support units, with no command authority, only advisory authority.

The commander-in-chief of the naval battles before the invasion of the two great empires was the Navy Marshal, the contemporary Sea God Douluo Chen Hanyu.

After invading the homelands of the two great empires and beginning the land war, command of the army was handed over to Qian Renxue, who was the supreme commander of the entire war.

Meanwhile, Qian Gu Dong Feng, the older brother of Qian Gu Huang Yu, was assigned the task of guarding the Sun and Moon Federation's homeland.

To paraphrase Qian Gu Huang Yu, at worst, they can just have Harosa come over and boost Qian Gu Dong Feng's record.

Even if he were to actually encounter Harosa, Qian Gu Dong Feng might not even be able to protect himself, let alone Qian Gu Huang Yu.

But this doesn't stop Harosa from playing some fixed matches with Qian Gu Dong Feng and letting him rack up some credits.

On the Temple, Qian Renxue had just stepped out of her room when she encountered Chen Hanyu, who was enjoying the sea breeze.

"Our commander-in-chief isn't busy directing the army, so how come he has the mood to enjoy the sea breeze here?" Qian Renxue asked Chen Hanyu.

Faced with Qian Renxue's seemingly sarcastic words, Chen Hanyu was not annoyed. Having known each other for so many years, she understood that Qian Renxue did not like her because of some historical ties.

However, Qian Renxue would not harm herself because of this; she was just sharp-tongued.

Chen Hanyu looked towards the Star Luo Empire, a hint of contempt flashing in her eyes. "Just a bunch of small fry, and besides, Shrek Academy and Tang Sect are holding the line. We just need to watch the show."

Watching a play—that's their opinion on it.

...

Before long, the Shrek Tang Sect fleet, as the vanguard, sailed into the waters of the Star Luo Empire.

"Sir, the Sun Moon Federation's army has arrived!"

A soldier shouted from a warship of the Star Luo Empire.

"Wait! That...that's the Tang Clan's flag!" A hint of surprise appeared in the soldier's voice.

"Why has the Tang Sect really colluded with the Sun Moon Federation?"

However, no one answered his question, because the moment he asked it, the Tang Clan fleet's fixed-position soul-guided shells flew in with the sea breeze.

The Tang Sect's soul guidance technology was already ahead of the Star Luo Empire and the Dou Ling Empire, so it was understandable that their fleet was able to detect the Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect's fleets.

So naturally, Shi Tang's fleet also discovered them.

"boom--"

Under intense bombardment, the Star Luo Empire's warship was instantly reduced to a tombstone in the sea.

However, this also marks the official start of the fourth holy war between the current Sun Moon Federation and the former Sun Moon Empire and the Douluo Continent.

(End of this chapter)