Douluo: Divine Fire Xuanyuan

Chapter 527 The Open and Covert Struggles Between Empress Xuexin and Shrek Academy

The next day, after the morning court session.

Emperor Xuexin walked back to the Imperial Study with a face full of anger. Today's morning court was still the same as before, with the only thing discussed at most: assisting Yan Shaozhe and others in rebuilding Shrek Academy.

Many officials submitted memorials emphasizing Shrek's importance to the mainland and listing numerous achievements.

Four thousand years ago, they gathered more than sixty titled Douluo from the continent and defeated the Sun Moon Empire.

Two thousand years ago, when the Body Sect triggered the beast tide, the Sea God Pavilion was established to first defeat the Body Sect and then stop the beast tide.

For thousands of years, it has cultivated countless outstanding talents for the three major powers on the mainland.

Little did they know, each of these comments hit Xuexin the boiling point.

Four thousand years ago and two thousand years ago, one was against the sun and moon, and the other was against the beast tide. How could the three great nations remain unmoved? They had all tried their best, but their strength was still insufficient. Unless it was the titled Douluo raised by their own national halls, they simply could not command those on the continent.

Despite being from three major powers, these powerful figures remained unmoved and composed when their countries faced peril.

On the contrary, they would all mobilize as soon as Shrek gave the word.

What does this mean?
Is Shrek Academy even considered an academy? The strongest military force on the entire continent is completely in their hands, and the royal families of the three major nations have long harbored resentment towards Shrek.

The last element directly aroused fear, since the previous ones only represented military power, while the last one was that Shrek's power had spread throughout the entire continent, and that the three countries could interfere in politics and the economy if they wanted to.

The current situation in the Heavenly Soul Empire is like this: a war has just ended, and these bastards are not thinking about the post-war situation, military and political reserves, or other important matters. All they can think about is urging him to help rebuild the academy in Shrek City.

Could an academy be more important than their country's military affairs?

"Your Majesty, please don't upset yourself." Three figures suddenly appeared in the corner of the Imperial Study. They were Yun Yi, the Divine Brain Douluo of the Body Sect, Miao Xin, the Mind Douluo, and Lu Si, the Divine Finger Douluo.

"RNM, refund the money! I want Grand Tutor Yuwen to refund the money!" Emperor Xuexin roared. "That brat, why didn't he just seek revenge on Shrek Academy and kill them all? Why did he have to demolish the houses? Every brick and tile costs money! Now he actually wants me to pay for the reconstruction. This debt must be settled with Grand Tutor Yuwen."

When it came to losing money, the miserly Lu Si became unhappy. "Your Majesty, that's not fair of you. It's true that our Tuo'er destroyed Shrek Academy to avenge himself, but he was also working for you. If you want to calculate it that way, then I also have to calculate the cost of Nana taking away our Aotian. You haven't given the betrothal gifts yet. After all, our Aotian is a son-in-law, so the betrothal gifts should be reversed, right? After all, Aotian is a Title Douluo! Your Majesty, I sincerely offer 10 billion gold soul coins."

"Ahem, I... I was just joking! Why take it so seriously, my dear minister?" Emperor Xuexin blushed. He was so angry that he dared to talk about money in front of Lu Si, that miser. What was the difference between that and talking about making soul tools in front of Kong Deming?

"Alright, stop fooling around, Lu Si, and Your Majesty. Your performance in court was excellent. Today, you stormed out without granting Shrek's request on the spot. Everyone knows your anger, but they won't let it go. If I'm not mistaken, a coup will be coming soon." Yun Yi, as expected of the brains of the Body Sect, was very clear about Shrek's thoughts.

Shrek Academy is now using a slow and gentle approach, trying to gradually force Empress Xuexin to compromise.

"Your Majesty, Prince Xue Mo requests an audience."

Sure enough, a moment later, a eunuch came in to report.

"Hmph, this rebellious son, make him kneel outside the Imperial Study. I still have reports to deal with. I will summon him in after I'm done," said Emperor Xuexin. He had to keep up the act; he was so angry now, how could he possibly see Xue Mo immediately? Making him kneel outside for several hours was the proper course of action. Xue Mo was somewhat angry upon hearing her father's decree, but Ning Yun, the sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, immediately advised, "Your Highness, bear with your anger for now. His Majesty has ordered you to kneel, so kneel. There's no need to fall out with His Majesty over such a trivial matter. The most important thing is to get His Majesty to agree to our report."

Upon hearing this, Xue Mo nodded, "Sect Leader Ning is right. I acted impulsively."

Since their current plan is to gradually force Xuexin to compromise, they will not confront her head-on.

They couldn't win anyway. Although they had the advantage in numbers, Vina's power was something they couldn't contend with, and Vina definitely supported her father.

If Vina is forced to change from the benevolent to the tyrannical, then it will truly be a lose-lose situation. If Vina forcibly ascends to the throne, war will break out in all parts of Tianhun.

To prevent this situation, one should simply kneel. After all, as a prince, the emperor is both his monarch and his father, so kneeling to him is in accordance with natural ethics and is not shameful.

Besides, he is a Soul Master, and his Soul Power has reached the Soul Saint level. Even if he kneels for three days and three nights, it will not have any effect on his body.

Xue Mo wisely walked to the outside of the imperial study and knelt down, not moving an inch until summoned by the emperor.

At the exit of Sunset Forest, Yuwen Tuo looked at the three women in front of him and said, "At this time, His Majesty's plans should be starting. I also have to go on a long trip, so I won't be taking you with me this time. Please take care of things here."

The seeds planted in Sunset Forest have just sprouted and are still very fragile, so the three of them need to stay here to protect them for a while longer.

He had no worries about the three women's current strength. They were all Super Douluo powerhouses, especially Yuwen Qiu, who, wielding the Golden Dragon Spear, could fight against Limit Douluo. Moreover, she possessed the Emperor's Scale.

Now that they're separated from him, they can protect themselves.

Moreover, it would be more convenient for him to go alone to the place he was going to, since there were many soul-guided devices there.

"I'll stay here obediently, but Tuotuo, you must remember, you're not allowed to spend too much time alone with her, and you're definitely not allowed to stay overnight at her house," Xiao Xiaoqian repeatedly warned.

Although she already knew that her beloved was not a good person emotionally, as the head wife of the family, she did not allow him to bring every woman he saw home.

Otherwise, what will our home become? Like the emperor's harem?

"Alright, alright, my dear housekeeper, I've got it all!" Yuwen Tuo ruffled Xiao Xiao's hair helplessly. This little girl, why does she make him act like he's there specifically to pick up girls?

He prioritizes important matters, okay?
"Sister Luo Chen, I'll leave things here with you. I'll be going now," Yuwen Tuo said.

Although Ling Luochen is not the strongest here, his personality is definitely the most mature.

Ling Luochen nodded, "I will take good care of Xiao Xiao and Qiu'er, don't worry."

After saying that, Yuwen Tuo got up and flew towards the Sun Moon Empire.

(End of this chapter)