The Legend of the Dragon King

Tang Wulin shook his head. “I’m not sure now, but we must look for an opportunity. There’s freedom of speech in the Federation. The parliament may get to make the decisions, but many a time, public opinion is also effective in getting a message across. We need to wait for an opportunity to prove that the Tang Sect isn’t a treasonous organization. Before this opportunity presents itself, we have to work hard to develop ourselves. We must reduce our losses as much as we can after being declared a treasonous organization.”

Tang Wulin’s statement conformed to the standards of society and there was nothing extraordinary about it. Zang Xin nodded his head, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

“Other than that, I have to do another thing.” Tang Wulin increased his volume slightly. Determination and confidence reappeared in his slightly lost eyes.

“Oh?” Zang Xin raised his eyebrows. “What do you have to do?”

Tang Wulin responded without hesitation, “Rebuild Shrek Academy.”

When the others heard this, their eyes bulged. The Holy Spirit Douluo could not keep from interjecting, “How do we go about rebuilding the academy in this situation?”

Tang Wulin replied with a deep voice, “Although the Federatiom has declared the Tang Sect to be a treasonous organization, they can’t do the same to Shrek. Also, the academy was a victim of the terrorist attack. At the very least, we can openly declare our plan to rebuild Shrek. The Sea God Lake that was formed after Shrek City’s explosion belongs to Shrek. There’s no doubting that. So, I’d like to ask the two Excellencies, if someone made a clarion call from within Shrek Academy to announce the plan to rebuild Shrek, what will the reactions be?”

Xie Xie could not stop himself from butting in, “Before that, we’ll become a public enemy, right?”

Tang Wulin smiled drily, “That’s exactly what I’m aiming for. We can only be at the center of attention if we’re the public enemy. Even if the high-ranking officials in the Federation know that the Tang Sect is one with Shrek, they can’t declare Shrek Academy to be a treasonous organization. Also, Shrek Academy has alumni all over the world. Once we announce the plans to rebuild the academy, I’m sure we’ll be able to gain support. We’re no longer the Shrek Seven Monsters we were before. We now have the right to rebuild Shrek. Besides announcing that we’re rebuilding the academy, we must also submit an application to the Federation for their support.”

Looking at Tang Wulin, Zang Xin’s face changed again. Although he had some plans of his own, they were definitely not as bold as the one Tang Wulin had just proposed. However, when he thought about it on a deeper level, he noticed that it might not be a bad thing to choose to rebuild Shrek at this moment.

Tang Wulin and his companions had grown and were no longer the weaklings they once were.As it stood, the Spirit Pagoda was suspected of colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult and had suffered quite a blow in public opinion. The Tang Sect was declared to be a treasonous organization. The Federal Fleet failed to accomplish their mission and did not even have the chance to actually fight. In a certain sense, it could be said that the Federation was tossed about by the wind and rain.

If they announced that they would rebuild Shrek at this moment, they could at least establish themselves in the public eye. Even the Spirit Pagoda could not blatantly go up against Shrek Academy.

There was another important point that was also concealed in the shadows, and that was the Holy Spirit Cult.

Without a doubt, the war was something the Holy Spirit Cult had very much hoped to see happen. Even experts at the rank of the Underworld King Douluo Ha Luosa were stationed at the Star Luo Empire. This meant that a big portion of the Holy Spirit Cult’s forces would have been in the Star Luo Empire. They would reap the benefits from the high number of deaths after the war broke out.

Even though the war had not actually started yet, their agents must have been there already. The distance between the empires was far, so they would need some time to return. Even if the Holy Spirit Cult’s remaining strength was formidable, Shrek Academy had four Limit Douluos on their side. It was clear that it would not be easy for the Holy Spirit Cult to destroy Shrek with nothing but the forces they left behind in the Federation.

Even if the Spirit Pagoda wanted to assist the Holy Spirit Cult, they would certainly not risk that while under so much public scrutiny. If it was actually discovered that they assisted the Holy Spirit Cult in attacking Shrek Academy, they would not be able to avoid being suspected of having a part in the destruction of Shrek City. No matter how ambitious Qiangu Dongfeng was, he would not make such an idiotic decision.

Once the rebuilding process of Shrek had started and stabilized, it would certainly draw support from the Shrek Academy alumni scattered across the continent. When that time came, Shrek Academy would attract public attention and the pressure on Tang the Sect would be reduced greatly.

This course of action seemed risky, but it also seemed feasible.

Yali said, “Wulin, rebuilding Shrek is of tantamount importance. We must plan for the long term. Once we start rebuilding and expose ourselves to the world, we’ll certainly be the center of everyone’s attention. We’ll be under great pressure throughout that period. Also, your identity as the Tang Sect’s Sect Master has been exposed. Once you make an appearance, you might very well be taken care of by the Federation.”

Tang Wulin smiled faintly as he replied with confidence, “We must tread carefully. I have a plan in mind…”

The declaration of the Tang Sect as a treasonous organization had come too suddenly. The entire Douluo Continent was discussing this matter heatedly.

After all, the Tang Sect had been around for a long, long time. It was one thing to suppress them secretly, but it was another matter entirely to openly accuse them of being traitors.

The public strongly expressed their objections. They demanded proof from the parliament that the Tang Sect was a treasonous organization. However, it was easy for the Federation to place blame on the Tang Sect. Tang Wulin was representing the Tang Sect and had made an appearance in the Star Luo Empire. It was reported that an attack using powerful fixed soul ammunition was launched against the Federal Fleet in the Star Luo Empire. However, those with sharp eyes could see that the Federation did not have any concrete proof showing that the fixed soul ammunitions were supplied by the Tang Sect. Even so, the federal parliament had given much evidence. For example, the shards collected from the fixed soul ammunition contained the Tang Sect’s brand. In truth, that was not possible. Even if the Tang Sect really had the means, they would definitely not leave any traces behind.

Nevertheless, the parliament had chosen to make such a claim. They still did not dare to take any drastic measures, but all of the Tang Sect’s branches were told to close down. They were not to engage in any commercial or public activities, and all the disciples were ordered to leave the sect.

At least, the Federation did not seem to be brave enough to attack the Tang Sect, fearing the strong backlash.

The Spirit Pagoda had also expressed their full support for the parliament. Anyone could tell that this was an act of revenge against the Tang Sect for exposed their collusion with the Holy Spirit Cult.

The originally calm situation on the continent suddenly became like a roaring sea. The great forces were now choosing to wait and see. In the parliament, due to the strong protests from the Dove Faction, no radical actions were taken against the Tang Sect. However, the various jetties and ports were put under lockdown and inspections were carried out to prevent the Tang Sect from leaving the Douluo Continent for the Star Luo Empire.

Many organizations that were close to the Tang Sect were secretly disheartened. No matter how they looked at it, after being declared a treasonous organization, the Tang Sect was clearly going to decline. They could not make any public appearances and were put under strict lockdown. It was only natural for the others to lose faith in the Tang Sect. Although the Federation did not take any direct actions against the sect, a declaration such as this would undoubtedly have a huge impact on the Tang Sect.

This situation was akin to cleaving meat with a blunt knife. The Federation was planning to affect the Tang Sect disciples’ morale through public opinion and gradually work toward the end goal of dissolving the sect.

Compared to that, the Spirit Pagoda had been keeping itself busy. It was involved in various charity activities, donation drives, and had even recruited many civilians. They donated spirit souls to the military and provided free admission to the spirit ascension platform, among other things. Every action they made was guiding the public opinion in the direction they wanted it to take.