Douluo Jueshi: I can only explode the ring, all I can do is operate.

Chapter 307 We Each Got What We Needed
"Feng Mei... how should I put it? We're not all of one mind. The original Douluo Three Kingdoms were actually quite divided. Even the first invasion by the Sun Moon Empire didn't bring all the forces on the continent together on their own initiative."

Ning Wuque tried his best to make his words sound tactful. In the past, he would have at least silenced Wu Feng or called her "stupid," but now they were husband and wife.

"I learned some of the history of that period in Shrek Academy's library. When I was reading for leisure, Shrek Academy was at its peak, and the Pavilion Master and Deputy Pavilion Master of the Sea God Pavilion were both Limit Douluo."

Meanwhile, they had students all over the continent, not just from nobles and clans, but also from commoner geniuses, etc., wielding considerable influence. It was an organizational struggle called compromise, and it was from that time that Shrek Academy suddenly had a new, overt rule requiring a city lord's recommendation letter for admission.

Politics is dirty, so Ning Wuque really didn't want to get involved in it. He believed that truth always comes before power.

After the first invasion war, the high-ranking officials of the original Douluo Three Kingdoms not only preserved their own territory, but also realized just how powerful Shrek Academy truly was in this era.

A highly regarded academy with students and faculty all over the world is extremely formidable, so they try every means to weaken it, even though they know they are facing a common enemy that has not yet been eliminated.

Meanwhile, the original three kingdoms of Douluo maintained a "fine tradition" and began to divide and fight after the "victory" of the first invasion war, resulting in the current situation where the Sun Moon Empire is changing rapidly, while they themselves are still hesitant to move forward.

"Wuque is right. Since that invasion war, Shrek Academy has changed silently under the corruption of time and the three great empires. They have even begun to distance themselves from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile."

We have indeed siphoned off many geniuses from them, but in a sense, we should be in a relationship of shared prosperity and shared ruin; their decline would only be detrimental to us.

Ning Wuyou nodded and echoed Ning Wuque's words. He also didn't want to cause any unpleasantness between himself and his younger sister's sister, so his tone was very calm and tactful:
"Even the money they used to establish the academy was funded by our ancestors, who contributed at least 70 percent of it. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them shareholders. However, there was no contract between us. Instead, it was based on a tacit understanding. They contributed their efforts to gain students, reputation, and help us overcome the initial difficulties."

In return, we gained military support, allies, and a long-term pool of talented retainers. Your father's family was recruited from Shrek during the First Invasion War; the patriarch of that generation was not only a friend of your ancestors, but also a comrade-in-arms and a sworn brother.

"But everything has changed now. Even the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is closest to us, is like this. Guess what other sects think of Shrek Academy? And what do Shrek Academy think of other sects? I'm not referring to Bei Bei, but Elder Xuan and the others."

Taking over the conversation, Ning Wuque explained to Wu Feng, step by step, why they couldn't take a united approach:

"No one will believe us, and Shrek Academy and Body Sect's motives for participating in this competition are not pure. Haven't you noticed? We can't convince anyone. The only ones we can win over are the Heavenly Dragon Gate and the Earthly Dragon Gate, but it's to no avail."

"Okay...that's complicated...I understand. So, we'll set off immediately after the competition ends, right? We won't get involved."

Wu Feng's mind was blank; she didn't hear a word. If this were an anime, you could see little stars spinning in her eyes.

However, she understood that both Ning Wuque and Ning Wuyou were subtly telling her that what she had just said was simply not going to work. Even though they had a good relationship with Shrek Academy and the Body Sect, they each had their own purposes, and the sect's stance was undoubtedly more inclined to protect itself.

Once they grow up, they can reap the rewards; there's no need to take unnecessary risks.

"Yes, we will be leaving Mingdu immediately, so we can have a good time to explore in the next two months. There's no need to worry too much. I'll probably be invited to Mingde Hall again during this time. Who knows, but I don't think Xu Tianran is stupid."

Nodding, Ning Wuque reached out and put his arm around Wu Feng's waist, pulling her into his embrace.

Ning Tian also quietly left his seat and returned to Ning Wuque's side. While nibbling on his food, he looked at his elder brother and spoke softly:
"Brother, I heard Wuque say on the way that sister-in-law is pregnant, is that right?" "Yes, it happened not long ago, I think she's two or three months along now? I can't quite remember."

After finishing their business, the family quickly moved on to casual conversation, and the dinner lasted for more than an hour.

It wasn't until dusk that Ning Wuque, along with Wu Feng and Ning Tian, ​​left the Liuli Merchant Guild located in Mingdu City and headed towards the hotel.

Ning Wuque hadn't forgotten that he had something to discuss with Beibei, and that he needed to coordinate his story beforehand and come up with the vocabulary he might need later.

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The next day.

After a night of discussions, the time for the competition arrived once again.

Today's match has generated a lot of anticipation, with many wondering if another dark horse will emerge to challenge the four strongest teams that have already made their appearances for the championship.

Shrek Academy, in particular, was eagerly anticipating the news. Bei Bei desperately wanted to know all sorts of information about the Holy Spirit Sect, since Xiao Ya was still with them, and he had to awaken her and bring her back to his side! No matter what method he used.

"The first match is between the Holy Spirit Sect and the Heavenly Capital Academy! The rules are a one-on-one elimination tournament. Please welcome both teams to the arena!"

The referee's voice rang out.

On either side of the ring, a thin man in a black hooded suit and a tall, muscular man entered together.

Shortly afterward, the competition began.

However... apart from Ning Wuque and those who had a deep understanding of the existence of evil soul masters, something unexpected happened that changed the nature of the entire competition in an instant.

"This isn't a competition, this is murder!!!"

As the brains of the first team member from Tiandu Academy were unknowingly and completely consumed, the team leader who rushed onto the arena angrily rebuked the Holy Spirit Sect members.

But it was no use; the referee, who already knew everything, simply gave him a cold warning:
"Get down. The team leader is not allowed to step onto the stage."

"There's no rule against killing in this competition. If you're so capable, you can kill me too, hmph."

(End of this chapter)