Chapter 468 Ending
The world in Mingdu has completely changed.

Overnight, the palace was reduced to ashes, the crown prince became a prisoner, and an unknown "former crown prince" suddenly appeared, about to ascend the throne.

The mastermind behind all of this points directly to Shrek Academy and Lin You, the boy who has always been at the forefront of controversy.

The atmosphere inside the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was extremely strange at the moment.

The "peak showdown" between Mu En and Kong Deming ended with Mu En's "defeat" and Kong Deming's "turning the tide," successfully calming the emotions of most teachers and students and paving the way for Xu He's ascension to the throne.

However, the eye of the storm was unusually calm.

Lin You—this name is now known to almost everyone in the academy. He is no longer just that gifted exchange student, that genius who shone brightly in the Soul Master Competition.

He is shrouded in too many mysteries and halos.

In the square, groups of two or three students gathered together, whispering among themselves.

Their gazes would always unconsciously drift toward the high platform, a place that once belonged to Jing Hongchen and Ye Yulin, but now subtly centered around Lin You and Ju Zi.

"Do you think Lin You... he came here with a mission from the beginning?" a senior student asked his companion in a low voice, his eyes full of confusion.

"Otherwise what? Do you think Shrek Academy would send such a talented genius here as an exchange student for no reason? And cause so much trouble?" Another student curled his lip, his tone carrying an indescribable complexity.

"But... what he revealed about Xu Tianran's crimes, and what Senior Orange said, didn't sound untrue. If the royal family really is colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult, then..."

"So what? Even if Xu Tianran is guilty, that's a matter for our Sun Moon Empire. What right does Shrek Academy have to interfere? They blew up the palace and killed so many people..."

"You can't say that. Didn't Lord Mu En say that he protected our entire academy? Otherwise, those Three Kingdoms Douluo would probably have really gone on a killing spree." A girl retorted softly, her face still showing some lingering fear.

Her words plunged the surrounding area into silence.

Indeed, Moon's appearance and his seemingly tough but actually lenient statement at the end gave these ordinary teachers and students a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.

At least they don't have to worry about their lives, and the academy's legacy seems to be preserved.

Lin You, the key figure who stirred up the storm, did not arouse much of their hatred.

Perhaps it was because his promise to "double the research funding" was too tempting; for these teachers and students who were engrossed in the research of soul tools, this was more practical than any change of imperial power.

Perhaps it was because of the formidable strength he displayed when facing Dean Lin Jiayi in the square, and the tact he showed in the end that instilled a sense of awe in them.

Or perhaps it's because Ju Zi is by his side; the former ordinary genius's accusations resonate more with the average students.

"Sigh, no matter what, it's better for Crown Prince Xu He to ascend the throne than for that madman Xu Tianran, right? I heard that Xu Tianran even sacrificed his offspring to cultivate evil arts..." A well-informed student lowered his voice, not finishing his sentence, but the meaning was already clear.

It's fair to say that after hearing this kind of fake news so many times, some people start to believe it's true.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of those around them subtly changed.

They were all intelligent people. Chief Scholar Kong Deming suddenly switched his support to Xu He, and Pavilion Master Mu En "retreated" at just the right time. They could understand the intricacies of the situation.

The Sun and Moon Empire is destined for change. And the teachers and students of these academies seem to have no choice but to passively accept this outcome.

Their feelings towards Lin You were more complex and difficult to define. Shock, confusion, a little fear, vague gratitude, and even a hint of inexplicable expectation.

This boy from Shrek Academy changed everyone's fate in a way they could never have imagined.

On the high platform, Jing Hongchen's face was so gloomy it could drip water. He looked at the whispering students below, at Teacher Kong Deming's departing figure, and then at Lin You, whose face remained calm. He felt a nameless anger rising in his chest, yet he had nowhere to vent it.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and said coldly to Lin You, "Lin You, please come to my office. I have something important to discuss."

After saying that, he didn't look at Lin You again, turned around and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the Mingde Hall.

Ye Yulin glanced deeply in the direction Mu En had left, then at Xu He and Lin You on the high platform. His eyes flickered, but he said nothing. With a flash, he disappeared from the spot. He was going to attend an emergency meeting convened by Chief Kong Deming to discuss the future direction of the empire.

Not long after, Lin Jiayi, the head of teaching affairs who had been knocked unconscious by Lin You, slowly regained consciousness.

Several familiar teachers gathered around and told him about the series of shocking events that had occurred after he fell into a coma.

Lin Jiayi was stunned. His face turned from red to white, then from white to green, and finally turned ashen.

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found his throat dry and unable to utter a single word.

After a long while, he waved his hand dejectedly, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.

"Pass down the order: all departments must immediately organize manpower to repair the damaged buildings within the academy, inspect the damage to the soul-guided protective shield, and restore the academy's defense system in the shortest possible time." His voice was hoarse and weary.

After giving his orders, he dejectedly waved everyone away and, alone, hunched over, slowly left the square. Where he was going, no one knew, and no one dared to ask.

The entire Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was thrown into an unprecedented uproar. Teachers rushed about, and students discussed amongst themselves. There was worry, confusion, fear, and also a barely perceptible hint of excitement.

The old order has been broken, and a new order has yet to be established.

The wind howled and the cranes cried, and people were filled with apprehension.

This academy, which once represented the highest level of soul guidance technology in the Sun Moon Empire, is now at a crossroads in history, awaiting an unknown fate.

Meanwhile, deep within the distant Demon Forest, slaughter and destruction are unfolding.

The Beast God Di Tian's face was terribly gloomy.

The air around him was thick with the stench of blood and resentment.

On the ground, bursts of pale green flames occasionally erupted; these were "soul explosions" caused by the evil soul masters of the Holy Spirit Cult detonating the remnants of soul beasts they had imprisoned.

Each explosion was like a heavy hammer blow, striking Di Tian's heart.

These damned evil spirit masters not only slaughter his people, but also use their souls as weapons after they die!

(End of this chapter)

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