Just by throwing out six books, the foolish people of Douluo had completely lost faith in Shrek. Now that even Mu En was gone, Lin Yun's initial goal was more than halfway complete.
But to be honest, Shrek couldn't just disappear yet. The more chaotic the Douluo Continent was, the better, and Shrek's existence could make the continental situation even more confusing.
Time... was what Lin Yun needed.
Once Shrek Academy was destroyed, the scoundrels in the sky would inevitably discover that something was wrong. Even with the God of Destruction holding them back, there was no guarantee that Tang San wouldn't come in with a deus ex machina.
Lin Yun hadn't even reached the Soul Sage level. Although his strength was unmatched among his peers, Tang San wouldn't play fair. A God King's power could completely crush Lin Yun.
Lin Yun had never doubted Tang San's character and always viewed his every move from the most sinister and cunning perspective. If not for this, when he went to the Eye of Ice and Fire, he wouldn't have brought Di Tian, an invincible powerhouse below the god level, even though he already had Empress Bing as a bodyguard.
If he hadn't been wary of Tang San, Lin Yun wouldn't have dragged his feet on entering the Golden Ancient Tree to cultivate, even after getting Mu En's promise. He wanted to be fully prepared before going in.
Did Lin Yun not know how great the benefits of the Golden Tree were?
Of course he knew.
The reason Shrek could remain the number one power on the continent for ten thousand years was 80% due to the Golden Tree. Ten thousand years ago, the Angel lineage of the Spirit Hall could thrive because they had the inheritance of the Angel God, and every generation had a great offering who could pass the God's test and become a Titled Douluo. How did Shrek do it? Aside from the Golden Tree, Lin Yun couldn't think of anything else.
Meditating in the Golden Tree once would undoubtedly yield great benefits. And with his Dragon Devour talent, Lin Yun could even leech off Ah Yin's power.
But precisely because he was wary of Tang San's divine sense, Lin Yun hadn't gone in until now.
Lin Yun would never refuse to get something for free. But if it was a clear path into a dangerous situation, there was no need.
On that note, let's not talk about the Golden Tree for now, as it's a sure thing that there's a trace of Tang San's divine sense in it. So, for his current safety, Lin Yun decided to continue his steady development for a while.
So, that was still the question.
Should he escape now?
This question had just appeared in Lin Yun's mind when he immediately decided.
Escape!
Besides the Golden Tree, there was really nothing in Shrek that he valued. Since he knew he couldn't touch the Golden Tree, staying here would be a waste of time, so Lin Yun immediately decided to leave.
Not only would he leave by himself, but Lin Yun also planned to take Xiao Xiao and Ning Tian with him, as they were his designated teammates for the next Soul Fighting Tournament.
Based on the Sun Moon Empire's nature, the next tournament would likely follow the original rules and allow sectarian forces to participate. So, it was time for the Beast Taming Sect, founded by Lin Yun, to make its debut!
However, this time it wouldn't be called the Beast Taming Sect, but rather:
—The Soul Palace!
Jie jie jie jie~
This lord, Cloud Emperor, the Hall Master of the Soul Palace, asks why you do not bow down when you see the Emperor?
...
"Brother Yun, are you also planning to leave Shrek?" Xiao Xiao asked, resting her hands on her chin.
As early as when "The Secret Biography of the Grand Elder" was released, Xiao Xiao had the idea of leaving. After all, a Shrek that mingled with Evil Soul Masters had shattered her former impression of the academy, and she naturally had no interest in staying.
She only stayed because Lin Yun hadn't suggested leaving.
Her dislike of Shrek didn't stop her from having a sweet romance with Lin Yun. As long as she was with Lin Yun, she could ignore Shrek's mess.
And with the subsequent "Phoenix Playing with Two Dragons" and "Comrades," even if Xiao Xiao wanted to ignore them, the constant stream of students dropping out around her made her desire to leave even stronger. Now that Lin Yun had finally suggested leaving, Xiao Xiao felt a sense of joy and excitement.
Ning Tian felt the same.
When Lin Yun gathered her and Xiao Xiao and proposed that he was dropping out of Shrek, asking if she and Xiao Xiao wanted to join him, Ning Tian nodded without hesitation.
What was she at Shrek for?
Of course, to find a strong and reliable support!
Was there a stronger thigh or a more reliable support in all of Shrek than Lin Yun?
No!
So, whether she left or not didn't really matter. Ning Tian didn't lack Shrek's resources. As the young mistress of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, she wouldn't be brainwashed into becoming a 'die-hard Shrek fan.'
"Yes, I plan to leave. Shrek Academy's reputation is getting worse and worse, and the cultivation environment is no longer as good as in my sect," Lin Yun said, nodding. "Xiao Xiao, do you want to come back with me, or do you want to go home first?"
"I... I'll go home first," Xiao Xiao pondered for a moment before deciding. "I need to tell my family about dropping out of Shrek so they don't worry."
Lin Yun naturally understood Xiao Xiao's decision. He then turned to Ning Tian and said, "There's no need to ask you, Little Tian, is there? I'll be making a trip to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect while I'm at it, so you can just go back to your sect and wait for me."
Upon hearing this, a look of delight appeared on Ning Tian's delicate face.
Finally...!
Her patience had paid off!
She had been waiting for this one sentence for a year! Ever since she saw Xiao Xiao use the Qiluo Tulip to evolve her martial spirit a year ago, Ning Tian's desire for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda had made it hard for her to eat or sleep.
"Okay, Brother Yun, I'll have the elders in my family prepare for your arrival!" Even though Ning Tian was struggling to contain her excitement, her every move was still graceful and proper, befitting a sect's princess.
Ning Tian knew that she couldn't leave a bad impression on Lin Yun, especially at a time like this.
However, her little-adult demeanor made Lin Yun feel a little helpless. She was still just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl, yet she forced herself to be mature and sensible.
"If all goes well, you will also be someone who will accompany me in the future. Go back and wait for my news. I might be going to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect very soon," Lin Yun said, gently rubbing Ning Tian's head with a smile.
What was Ning Tian's personality like?
If Lin Yun were to evaluate it, she was definitely countless times better than Ning Rongrong. He hadn't compared their appearances, so it was hard to say, but in terms of personality and upbringing, she was absolutely flawless.
Tang San had Ning Rongrong and Oscar as his support tools, and Lin Yun naturally couldn't fall behind.
Right?
(End of Chapter)
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