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Shui Hall.
Just as Shui Wuyá was about to accept Wang Qiuer's apology, an unexpected distress message appeared from his storage space.
"Shrek Academy is attacking. Tianshui Sect is in grave danger. Please, Patriarch, come to our aid!"
The distress call came from the Tianshui Sect. Shui Wuyá raised an eyebrow and looked at Wang Qiuer with a hint of a mocking smile.
"Shrek Academy is apologizing to my Shui family? But it seems your Shrek Academy doesn't really think that way."
As Shui Wuyá's words fell, Wang Qiuer was stunned.
She sensed the sarcasm in Shui Wuyá's tone but had no idea what was happening.
"What has Shrek Academy done?"
After a moment of confusion, Wang Qiuer tried to stay calm and responded.
"Heh! Your Elder Xuan has already attacked the Tianshui Sect. It seems you don't respect me at all!"
Shui Wuyá snorted coldly and stood up from his crystal chair.
Wang Qiuer was shocked, not knowing how to respond.
Everyone knew that the Tianshui Sect was a subordinate force of the Shui family. Attacking the Tianshui Sect was akin to declaring war on the Shui family!
What is going on?!
"Patriarch Shui, there must be some misunderstanding. I hope you can clarify the situation before deciding what to do."
Despite her shock, Wang Qiuer forced herself to explain.
"Misunderstanding? I think you should return to Shrek Academy and figure out your stance before coming back here!"
Shui Wuyá clearly had no intention of listening to Wang Qiuer. With a wave of his embroidered robe, he ordered her to leave.
Two Shui family guards stepped forward, holding crossed spears, blocking Wang Qiuer's way with a firm stance.
"Wait, Patriarch Shui! Patriarch Shui!"
"What are you shouting about? Get out!"
Despite her confusion, Wang Qiuer had no choice but to be driven out of the hall by the two guards.
"Head to the Tianshui Sect."
Shui Wuyá stepped into a spatial vortex, riding on icy winds.
Above the Tianshui Sect, the atmosphere was tense.
Elder Xuan's overwhelming presence made everyone swallow nervously.
"Mo Lihai, I have no intention of making enemies with the Tianshui Sect. If you hand over Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er, I will leave immediately!"
Elder Xuan's voice boomed as he spoke, because the protective array of the Tianshui Sect was tens to hundreds of times stronger than he had imagined!
He believed that with his cultivation, no formation in the world could stop him. But the array before him could completely block the pressure of his soul power.
Elder Xuan was extremely puzzled. Who could have left such a powerful protective array?
Of course, he had ways to break the Tianshui Sect's array, but doing so would mean completely falling out with the Tianshui Sect, a scenario he wanted to avoid.
"I've already told you, our Tianshui Sect doesn't know any Huo Yuhao or Wang Dong'er. If you are wise, you'd best stop now and leave the way you came."
Inside the protective array, Mo Lihai spoke sternly, once again refusing.
He knew that with time, even with the array, his soul power at level ninety-seven would not be enough to compete with Elder Xuan.
But the Tianshui Sect's greatest reliance now wasn't the array—it was the Shui family!
All he needed to do was hold out until the Patriarch arrived, and all problems would be resolved!
"Tianshui Sect, you leave me no choice!"
Seeing Mo Lihai's uncompromising attitude, Elder Xuan became furious. He extended his hand, attempting to forcibly summon the power of the Golden Ancient Tree.
At that moment, a clear and resonant phoenix cry unexpectedly echoed across the sky!
"Chirp~!"
Elder Xuan looked up sharply and saw a massive ice phoenix, several dozen feet in size, appearing in the once clear sky!
On the back of the ice phoenix stood a figure with long, flowing blue hair.
"Shui Wuyá!"
Elder Xuan instantly recognized the person, his overwhelming aura diminishing significantly. His attempt to summon the power of the Golden Ancient Tree abruptly ceased.
"Elder Xuan, it seems Shrek Academy has already made its choice."
As the man and phoenix descended from the sky, Shui Wuyá's piercing gaze scrutinized Elder Xuan, his words dripping with threat.
"I didn't mean it that way!"
Elder Xuan immediately understood Shui Wuyá's insinuation and promptly restrained his soul power, no longer daring to act rashly.
"Oh? Then I'd like to know what Shrek Academy truly intends."
At that moment, Shui Wuyá's expression turned cold and severe.
Hearing this, Elder Xuan felt the pressure mounting, his blood pressure spiking.
"I received news that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er disappeared at Tianshui Sect. As the headmaster of Shrek Academy, and since they are our students, I had to come and investigate."
After a brief pause, Elder Xuan suppressed his anger and responded.
"So, you're here to demand people from me, is that it?"
As soon as Elder Xuan finished speaking, Shui Wuyá's chilling voice rang out, giving the impression he was ready to strike at any moment.
"If Huo Yuhao is really here, do you plan to search for him by force?!"
Shui Wuyá continued, his anger palpable.
Elder Xuan could feel Shui Wuyá's growing rage.
"I have no intention of offending the Shui family, but regardless, Shrek Academy is the number one academy on the continent! If Tianshui Sect doesn't provide an explanation, I cannot face the world!"
Elder Xuan didn't back down, intending to argue his case. Since the students disappeared at Tianshui Sect, it was reasonable for the sect to give an account.
"Outrageous!"
In an instant, Shui Wuyá shouted, displaying anger before Elder Xuan for the first time.
The ice phoenix beneath him sensed his emotional state, emitting a roar and flapping its wings violently, ready to strike at any moment.
Feeling immense pressure, Elder Xuan, despite his frustration, prepared to act forcefully.
Just as tensions reached a breaking point, a shout echoed from the distant sky.
"Elder Xuan, stop!"
Six or seven streaks of light quickly appeared on the horizon, speeding across the sky to hover above Tianshui Sect.
Shui Wuyá looked closely and saw that the newcomers were none other than Yan Shaozhe, Elder Song, and other powerful members of Sea God Pavilion.
However, their arrival was clearly not to cause trouble for Tianshui Sect. Yan Shaozhe and the others immediately placed themselves between Elder Xuan and Shui Wuyá.
"Elder Xuan, calm down. Huo Yuhao is not here!"
Yan Shaozhe spoke firmly, his expression earnest and pleading.