Chapter 607: My Intentions Were Good It Was Just Poor Execution!
Mu En gazed deeply at Xuanzi and asked, "You want to go to the front lines?"
"Of course! The Sun Moon Empire harbors vicious ambition. If we let them crush the Three Empires, Shrek Academy will be next! Before we know it, they'll have soul cannons aimed at our gates.
For the sake of the Academy, I must strike a heavy blow against them! Once I reach the front lines, I'll find an opportunity to rally Star Luo's army for a counteroffensive and make them pay dearly for starting this war!" Xuanzi declared furiously.
Mu En sighed and tapped his fingers lightly on his chair, his mind racing.
Xuanzi was unreliable, but as a Rank 98 Super Douluo, his strength was second only to Mu En himself. That made him a strong candidate for the front lines.
However, once Xuanzi left the Academy, no one could control him.
And since Mu En had to stay behind to protect Shrek, he couldn't oversee Xuanzi's actions personally.
He swept his gaze across the room.
"What do the rest of you think?"
Yan Shaozhe, who had been repeatedly slandered by Xuanzi, immediately spoke up in a serious tone.
"Teacher, I object!
Attacking the Sun Moon Empire is the right decision. If they conquer the continent, Shrek Academy will suffer unimaginable losses.
However, Xuanzi should not be the one to lead this operation!
He constantly screws things up! The Academy's ruined reputation, the mass student dropouts, and our dwindling recruitment all of it can be traced back to him!
If he messes up again, what then?"
The other elders began murmuring amongst themselves.
They agreed Xuanzi's actions had caused more damage to Shrek Academy than the evil soul masters ever had.
Xuanzi's face darkened with anger.
"Yan Shaozhe, I admit that I've made some mistakes, and that those mistakes have cost the Academy dearly.
But who can say they never make mistakes?
My intentions were always good! It's just that I made some errors in execution.
We're all working for Shrek Academy's best interests why do you keep dwelling on my past mistakes?
Why won't you give me a chance to redeem myself?"
Yan Shaozhe let out a cold laugh.
"Redeem yourself?
Xuanzi, do you really think anyone here trusts you anymore?
If we send you to the front lines, Star Luo is doomed!
Teacher, I propose that I lead the expedition instead of him!"
The other elders immediately joined in, harshly criticizing Xuanzi.
They were terrified that he would botch things again, further damaging Shrek's interests.
Xuanzi's expression grew even darker, but he refused to back down and began arguing his case.
Finally, Mu En made his decision.
"I understand that everyone here is acting in Shrek Academy's best interests, and for the peace of the Douluo Continent.
Shaozhe will stay behind. The rest of you will lead troops and deploy Shrek's soul tools to the front lines.
However, while there, you must gather intelligence on Kong Deming and the Holy Spirit Cult.
Go now.
Shaozhe, stay behind I have something to discuss with you."
The elders reluctantly agreed and began filing out of Sea God's Pavilion.
Yan Shaozhe remained, staring directly at Mu En.
Once the others were gone, he said gravely:
"Teacher, I understand your reasoning.
Xuanzi is a Rank 98 Super Douluo, and he'll be useful in battle.
But his track record is abysmal.
Are you really sure he won't screw this up?"
Mu En nodded.
"Shaozhe, your concerns are valid.
But even if I forbid Xuanzi from going, do you really think he won't sneak off anyway?
I can't keep an eye on him all the time.
If he defies my orders and heads to the front lines on his own, the most I could do is give him a slap-on-the-wrist punishment.
Rather than letting him go rogue, it's better to send him officially.
At the very least, his strength will put pressure on the Sun Moon Empire."
Then, Mu En's expression shifted.
"The real reason I asked you to stay, Shaozhe, is to give you the Dragon Core."
Shaozhe's eyes widened.
Mu En continued, "After years of refining it, I have completely purified the Dragon Core's energy.
If you absorb it, your strength will soar."
Shaozhe nodded.
"I understand, Teacher.
But before I begin the absorption process, I need to inform Cheng Gang of the Sea God's Pavilion's final decision."
"Go. But return quickly."
Shaozhe left Sea God's Pavilion and found Cheng Gang anxiously waiting outside.
He relayed the final decision from the meeting.
Cheng Gang's face lit up with joy.
"This is fantastic!
With Shrek's elders joining the fight, Star Luo finally has hope!
Dean Yan, I must return to Star Luo City to report back to His Majesty.
If you ever visit Star Luo, please let me know in advance I'll personally ensure you're treated like royalty!"
With that, Cheng Gang flew toward the Academy's gates.
Meanwhile, Yan Shaozhe returned to Sea God's Pavilion to begin absorbing the Dragon Core, under Mu En's guidance.
A Few Days Later Star Luo Empire, Yuming City
Temporary Command Tent.
Star Luo's Princess Xu Jiujiu sat at the head of the table, her face beaming with joy.
She looked at the Shrek Elders who had come to support the Empire.
"I, on behalf of Star Luo Empire, express my deepest gratitude for your assistance.
With your help, we will defeat the evil Sun Moon Empire!"
Xuanzi, seated comfortably, smiled.
"Princess Jiujiu, as the saying goes, evil can never suppress justice.
But first, we need you to update us on the current battlefield situation, so we can plan our counterattack."
Xu Jiujiu nodded, her expression turning serious.
"Elder Xuanzi is right.
A few days ago, the Sun Moon Empire launched their invasion, leading to catastrophic losses for our Western Army Group.
In particular, Duke Dai Hao and three other Titled Douluos fell in battle.
The First Soul Master Legion and the White Tiger Guards were annihilated, causing irreparable damage to the army's morale.
However
We have since regrouped, and with reinforcements from across the empire, we have assembled 400,000 troops at the border, ready to strike back!
The Heavenly Soul Empire has also sent reinforcements.
As for the Dou Ling Empire, their troops are still en route due to the longer distance."
The 400,000 troops she spoke of were indeed real.
However, the vast majority were ordinary soldiers.
On the battlefield, their primary role was not to kill the enemy
It was to be cannon fodder.
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