Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Chapter 292: Are the Federation and the Spirit Pagoda preparing to liquidate Shrek Academy?

At this moment, Lu Jun is now an adult.

However, his face was still shrouded in a hazy halo, indistinct, with only a pair of deep, universe-like eyes clearly visible, looking down indifferently.

Divine radiance flowed around him, and an invisible pressure caused the air in the entire temple to freeze.

"Lord God!"

"You have finally arrived!"

Yuanen Zhentian and Yuanen Tiandang looked up abruptly, and the moment they saw that figure, they were overwhelmed by a surge of excitement and awe.

Almost without hesitation, the father and son prostrated themselves even lower, their voices trembling uncontrollably, filled with a deep-seated piety and a sense of relief.
"Welcome, Your Majesty, to the Yuanen Clan."

Lu Jun's gaze, beneath his blurred face, was calm and unwavering, like an eternal star, falling upon Yuan Enzhentian and Yuan Entiandang, who were kneeling respectfully below.

An invisible pressure made the air feel thick and viscous, as if time had frozen at that moment.

"Is there a problem?"

That indifferent voice seemed to come from the heavens above, devoid of any emotion, yet it echoed clearly in the empty temple, carrying a power that shook the very soul.

Yuan Enzhen dared not be negligent in the slightest, his head bowed even lower, his voice filled with deep awe and a hint of barely perceptible trepidation:

"Reporting to the divine being, you have issued a divine decree, commanding our people to search for that wondrous island that embodies both destruction and life... We have exerted all our strength, even repeatedly searching the sea directly opposite the Northern Navy base according to the precise location you bestowed upon us, almost digging three feet into the ground... However..."

His voice became hoarse.

"No trace of any island matching the description was found. Not even a trace of residual abnormal energy fluctuations was detected... We have failed the expectations of the deity, and we deserve to die."

"...He deserves to die a thousand deaths, so if he doesn't, he doesn't."

On the throne, the body shrouded in blurry light and shadow seemed to tremble very slightly.

A barely perceptible hint of surprise finally crept into his indifferent voice.

Lu Jun's thoughts were rapidly processing at the divine level.

That island was formed from fragments of core divine power that fell to the Douluo Continent when the two supreme god-kings, the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life, perished after the great war in the God Realm.

In the original story, it was supposed to be located opposite the Northern Navy Legion, becoming the starting point for a series of subsequent events.

Now... gone?

"Spacetime disturbance? Causal shift?" Deep within Lu Jun's consciousness, countless streams of information intertwined and collided.

"Could it be that because of my presence, the flapping of this butterfly's wings is enough to cause the fragment of the God-King to deviate from its intended landing point?"

Alas, because of his appearance, the entire Douluo Continent has undergone tremendous changes.

Moreover, it seems that all the forces have tacitly agreed to this, and historical information is tightly sealed off, so there is not much information worth knowing about even basic history that is open to the public.

They have no idea what happened in the past that led all forces to tacitly block history.

Lu Jun thought about it for a while, then shook his head.

Never mind, I'll delve deeper into history another time.

Subsequently, two possibilities instantly surfaced in his mind regarding the location of the island of destruction and life: First, the point of impact of the fragments had shifted, falling into a more hidden or more remote corner of Douluo Star.

Secondly, perhaps the two god-kings, Destruction and Life, did not completely perish?
Thirdly, it is because the two god-kings of destruction and life have not completely died, and their remaining will or power has changed the form or position of the fragments.

Either way, it means that his plan to draw upon the immense divine power contained within the island to replenish himself has failed.

That extremely pure source of destruction and life would have been an excellent tonic for his current state.

A barely perceptible trace of regret, like dust thrown into a deep pool, rippled through his vast mind, only to be replaced by a deeper indifference.

For some reason, in this state, Lu Jun felt more rational than ever before.

It was as if all desires had been cast aside.

"It's alright." Lu Jun's voice returned to its previous calm and still tone, as if the slight ripple from before had never existed. "If we can't find it, so be it. This item is not meant for us, and forcing it will be pointless. There's no need to blame ourselves."

That nonchalant attitude eased the tension in Yuan Enzhen and his son's hearts slightly, but deepened their awe. The thoughts of the divine being were indeed unfathomable.

"There is one more matter I humbly request Your Excellency's guidance on." Yuan Enzhentian composed himself and continued his report, his tone tinged with difficulty. "Not long ago, Shrek Academy contacted our clan through special channels. They used strong language, demanding that Ye Hui withdraw from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and return to Shrek to receive orthodox instruction."

"We dare not act on our own initiative in this matter. We beg Your Majesty to enlighten us on how our people should respond."

"Shrek?" A chilling smile seemed to curve at the corner of Lu Jun's blurred face. "Ignore them. Just leave them to their own devices."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable authority:

"At the same time, clearly state your position: the Yuanen family firmly stands with the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. There is no need for concealment or explanation."

"I will obey the divine decree!" Yuan Enzhentian replied immediately, but a trace of puzzled worry still flashed in his eyes.

This completely severed ties with Shrek Academy, which was no small matter.

Lu Jun's gaze seemed to pierce through his thoughts as he said calmly:
"I am doing this to protect you all. If you waver now, or even side with Shrek, you will face great disaster one day, and it will be too late to regret it."

He paused slightly, and the air inside the temple seemed to suddenly turn several degrees colder:
"The Federation and the Spirit Tower's dissatisfaction with Shrek Academy has reached a critical point."

"If one day they decide to take action to completely eradicate Shrek Academy, this cancerous tumor... then any family or force clearly connected with it will be subject to purge."

"Does the Yuanen family want to be caught in the crossfire, or do they want to stay out of it?"

The father and son looked up abruptly, their faces drained of color, their eyes filled with disbelief and horror.

The Federation and the Spirit Pagoda are going to join forces... to wipe out Shrek Academy?

This information is terrifying.

Shrek Academy is a colossal institution with a history of 20,000 years and unfathomable depth.

It is a sacred place in the hearts of soul masters on the mainland.

The deity actually asserted that it might be... erased?
Moreover, the Yuanen family had unknowingly found themselves standing on the edge of such a perilous cliff.

Cold sweat instantly soaked their backs. Yuan Enzhentian finally understood the deeper meaning behind Lu Jun's insistence that they clearly choose sides with the Sun and Moon.

This is a preemptive act of distancing oneself from the center of an impending terrifying storm.

(End of this chapter)