When they all heard and comprehend Yun Ming words, they all shivered. After the incident with the rampage of Fafnir and finding out that Shrek hadn't got destroyed, many organizations were puzzled about why.
It wasn't until when Yun Ming informed them about the Calamities, did he also inform them about the Gold Tree. Yun Ming did this because they needed to understand the threat that was the Calamities and knew he couldn't hide the existence which was the Gold Tree.
It was only because of how weakened and damaged the other factions were that he truly felt safe about mentioning this. As the Gold Tree was something anyone would kill to have or destroy so it wouldn't be used against them.
They learned from Yun Ming that it has been around for tens of thousands of years and maybe even more. This was planted by the Great Tang San after he had become a God. They all felt that it must have some sort of secret to be able to combat the Calamities.
So after hearing that very same existence approved and support Tang Wulin, they were all shocked. But none more than Qiangu Dongfeng who felt and saw the prowess of the Gold Tree when he was taken to that ancient land.
"...Are you confident about that?"Questioned Qiangu Dongfeng after a bit.
"I'm." Said Yun Ming who was still sitting down and not tense as if the mood before had nothing to do with him.
"How about you? Do you have the confidence to kill the Calamity?"Questioned Qiangu Dongfeng towards Tang Wulin with his eyes looking for any lies or hesitation.
"Yes." Said Tang Wulin causing Qiangu Dongfeng's lips to twitch before narrowing his eyes even more.
"Ok." Said Qiangu Dongfeng causing everyone in the room except for Tang Wulin's eyes to widen in surprise and then it turned to shock from his following words.
"If you can kill the Calamity...No! Even if you can even wound them, then I promise you, boy."
"I Qiangu Dongfeng the Master of the Spirit Pagoda and head of the Qiangu Family will give you anything you desire! Power! Wealth! Even my position!"Shouted Qiangu Dongfeng.
Everyone who had interacted with or knew Qiangu Dongfeng was dumbfounded by his words. Just who was the Spirit Pagoda Master?
Those who knew him could only describe him as one word.
Proud!
For him to make such a promise like that, even willing to surrender his position. A position that was not even weaker than Yun Mings or Chen Xinjie's own.
How could they all not be shocked! But then they all immediately realize why after a bit of thinking and understanding his situation.
'Dongfeng...Are you in that much grief? Do you crave revenge that much?' Thought Leng Yaozhu as she closed her eyes while clenching her fist.
It wasn't just her but Yali and even Yun Ming slightly lowered their eyes after realizing why Qiangu Dongfeng was willing to go so far.
This was a man who did everything for his family, no matter how scummy or great it would be. If it meant his family line could live on and be remembered as great, then Dongfeng will commit the act.
But for him to learn that most of his family members died in the attack of Calamities. To learn the patriarch was blasted to pieces and the elders of his family to have been smashed apart.
To learn the promising disciples of his family were squashed and ripped apart by the deafening roars of Fafnir. How could Qiangu Dongfeng not be entrapped in rage? How could he not want to unleash a bloody slaughter? How could he not want to use any method necessary to get his revenge?
'It's only because Qiangu Zhangting is still alive, that he hasn't gone insane.' Thought Leng Yaozhu with a sigh.
The Qiangu family didn't get wipe out as most of the members were out of the continent when the attack happened.
Which included Qiangu Zhangting, the father of Dongfeng and also a person who was a Quasi God. Alongside some elders and the other disciples of the Qiangu Family.
But it isn't wrong to say, that the Qiangu family power severely dropped from that time. Either way, Tang Wulin merely nodded his head toward Qiangu Dongfeng's words causing him to sit back down and stay silent.
"...Alright, I guess we can continue."Said Yun Ming after seeing that Dongfeng didn't want to add anything else.
"Ok, so if you are the one that will be combating the Calamities. Do you have a way to hurt them? And kill them?"Questioned Zang Xin.
"I do." Said Tang Wulin causing Zang Xin's lips to twitch. He was hoping for him to elaborate on it more, but he didn't speak up after seeing Yun Ming shake his head.
"About this formation, will it require all of us?"Questioned Chen Xinjie as he too wanted to fight Calamities and didn't want to be on the sideline.
"You guys will be the one that will be powering the Formation, as well as supplying me with your power. That being said, it doesn't require all of you as I will need two people if anything unexpected happens."Said Tang Wulin causing all of them to nod their heads, as they didn't need to ask what he meant.
They all have long since come to an understanding, that there was no such thing as a foolproof plan. It was wise of Tang Wulin to have some backup help just in case.
"I can't believe we're thinking about doing this plan."Mutter is one of the Federation Hyper Douluo.
"If you have any other plan, please speak it. We are all ears."Said Long Yeyue coldly causing the Hyper Douluo to become flustered as he didn't have a plan.
"Nothing? Good, then be quiet." Said Long Yeyue with no thought or intent of giving any face to the Federation.
Chen Xinjies lip twitches, but he didn't say anything as he knew this was simply Long Yeyue temperament.
"Huh? I think you guys are mistaking something." Said Yun Ming causing all of them to raise their brow and look at him.
"This is just the main plan with us. If you all have another plan, we can put them as backup plans, just in case this one fails." Said Yun Ming causing the people around him to nod their heads in agreement.
"Alright, for now. Let's review the plan a few more times and start assigning everyone's position."Said Yun Ming.
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It didn't take them too long to thoroughly go through the plan and have everyone assigned in a different part. After that, they began thinking about and exchanging different ideas before placing which one they wanted to use.
Of course, Tang Wulin didn't care for their backup plans and promptly left after they were done going through his plan. At the moment, Xie Xie and Tang Wulin were walking towards the Soul Master gathering with Xie Xie leading the way.
"Thank god, nothing bad happened." Mutter Xie Xie with hands-on his chest causing Tang Wulin to let out a chuckle.
"Were you that worried?"
"Of course! Unlike your boss, others do feel fear against godlike enemies." Said Xie Xie with a pitful look causing Tang Wulin to roll his eyes.
"Where was that pitiful look when we were fighting the Demon Monarch?" Questioned Tang Wulin causing Xie Xie to glance to the side while blushing.
"Really? You weren't frightened because Yuanen was there."Said Tang Wulin while shaking his head and making Xie Xie blush even more.
"Anyway! I guess you're going to be taking on the calamities."Mutter Xie Xie causing Tang Wulin to arch a brow at him.
"Yes, while I fight Fafnir. I will need you guys for another part." Said Tang Wulin causing Xie Xie to look in shock.
"You want our help?"
"Yes."
"...But compared to those Hyper Douluo and Limit Douluo we are-"
"It's fine, the help I will need from you guys will be very extensive." Said Tang Wulin causing Xie Xie to blink before nodding his head.
"Ok."
It didn't take long for Xie Xie and Tang Wulin to reach the mainland of Shrek and head toward the Soul Master gathering. The only reason Tang Wulin opt to even come was because of Xie Xie's persistence in showing him something good.
'It better be worth the time.' Thought Tang Wulin as he still needed to work on his Golden Dragon King True Avatar as he was currently done with his Blue Silver Genesis one.
The gathering was happening in the same place that the Sea God Fated Blind Festival happened, mostly because it was a familiar place for everyone and was massive enough.
As they moved through the area which was already filled with people walking towards the same place, their presence was already able to gain attention.
"Isn't that Xie Xie? One of Shrek Seven Devils!"
"Yes! I was wondering when he was coming!"
"I heard a few months ago he was already a Soul Emperor when he wasn't even in his twenties!"
"It wasn't just him but the other Shrek Seven Monsters."
Tang Wulin and Xie Xie didn't pay attention to the whispering as they continue moving forward, mostly because Xie Xie was glancing around.
"...isn't that Tang Wulin, the person that is dating the Dragon Spear Goddess?"
"Yes! Wait, I heard he wasn't just dating the Dragon Spear Goddess but the other beauties!"
"...Please stop talking. It already hurts whenever I remember. You don't need to remind us!"
"Wow, it has been months and people are still talking about that." Mutter Xie Xie towards Tang Wulin who only rose a brow at him.
"Xie Xie if you only brought me here for these people, then I'm going to send you flying before I leave." Said Tang Wulin causing Xie Xie to shake his head with a sigh.
"Come on now boss, you should know me better than that."
"Then why are we here?" Questioned Tang Wulin.
"Of course for that." Said Xie Xie as he pointed to the stage down from them that was huge enough for them to see it even from afar.
The stage was the same place where the people stood when the Sea God Fated Blind Festival was going on. It was also the same place where the third round happens, where other contestants can steal each other.
Right now, Soul Masters no matter the rank as long as it wasn't above a Hyper Douluo. This surprised Tang Wulin as he didn't think the bar would be high. Xie Xie only shook his head and said this was mostly for exchanging pointers.
"You brought me here to watch something like this? Or could it be..."
"Yes, We're here to fight." Said Xie Xie with a beaming grin while also narrowing his eyes Tang Wulin as he couldn't help but be excited.
How could he not? He couldn't lie that one of his goals has always been to fight and match up to Wulin, ever since his last defeat.
"I'm here to pay you back from the last time we fought." Said Xie Xie as he felt his battle intent rising.
Tang Wulin blinks his eyes in a bit of surprise at the words of Xie Xie before laughing out loud and causing the people around to glance at them.
"I see. Good! Good!"Said Tang Wulin as he senses the battle intent leaking off of Xie Xie.
How could he not be happy? To think the person, he trained and smack around for the previous years has now grown his fangs and is ready to fight.
'But does he think it's enough?' Thought Tang Wulin as he slightly narrowed his eyes at Xie Xie.
He knew Xie Xie wasn't dumb enough to try and fight him with such confidence without at least having a chance of winning.
Especially considering all of the things, he has witnessed from Wulin and learning some other stuff from the Jade Dragon King.
'Either way, at least I will be entertained.' Thought Tang Wulin.
"The Shreks Inner Court girls are in front!"
"The women at Shrek truly are a beauty!"
"I wonder if any of the inner courts one is free."
Xie Xie didn't care about the words except for the few of the last ones as he kept on glancing and looking for Yuanen.
'I haven't seen her in months! Where are you, honey!' Thought Xie Xie as the only thing that kept him from rushing onward and seeking her was the threat of her smacking him away.
Tang Wulin only shook his head at Xie Xie's antics but didn't do anything to stop him as he knew he hasn't seen Yuanen in months. Sadly for Xie Xie, Yuanen Yehui wasn't a part of the inner court girls that were walking ahead.
"Yuanen..."Mutter Xie Xie with a bitter look causing Tang Wulin's lips to twitch before smacking him on the head.