Chapter 73: Moon: Deep-rooted, Shrek Academy is completely hopeless
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye it’s already been a year and three months.

A lot of things happened during this year. Tang Ya left Shrek inexplicably, Bei Bei cried all night, and was looking for clues all the time.

Wang Dong also chose to drop out of school because of Huo Yuhao’s disappearance, and probably returned to the Haotian Sect.

The reserve lineup of the Shrek Seven Devils also underwent changes.

Dai Huabin, who returned from the army, took over Huo Yuhao's position. No one knew what his father had done to Shrek Academy, but his punishment was lifted anyway.

Plus joining the Shrek Seven Devils, the cost must be very high.

As for the Snow Emperor, she has been practicing inside the golden tree and has not left.

When Li Xing heard what Moon said, he knew that Xue Di had recovered nearly 70% of her strength, which meant that she would not necessarily lose even if she faced Xuan Zi at full strength.

According to information from the spies at Shrek Academy.

A few months ago, some strange monsters began to appear on Douluo Continent.

Because they look like humans, they are called aliens.

They harbor hatred towards humans, and once anyone encounters them, the only consequence is death.

These strange people have no martial spirits, but the combat power they display is incredibly strong.

The first and lowest-level alien that appeared had the combat power of a Soul Emperor.

As time goes by, the aliens that have appeared recently even possess the combat power of ordinary Titled Douluo.

Generally speaking, they can be divided into three types. One type is surrounded by powerful attribute forces, and they can manipulate several powers of different attributes. They are not limited by soul skills and can use dozens of skills.

The second type is a complete fusion of sword, armor and flesh. They have fewer skills, but possess great strength and defense.

The last type has a hidden aura flowing all over their body. Their aura is much subtler than the other two types of aliens. You can't even feel their presence when they activate their skills. This type of alien has assassinated several high-ranking officials of the empire.

After a joint meeting of several countries, information about the aliens was compiled.

The data suggests that the aliens are intelligent, but they are most likely not native species of Douluo Continent. There is only a very small chance that they are hidden ancient people.

As a result, countries have also increased their protection, especially their capitals.

But this cannot stop people from panicking.

Apart from the hidden sects that were impossible to find, Mingdu and Shrek City had become places that countless people were scrambling to enter.

These two places are the only ones left on Douluo Continent where no deaths due to alien attacks have occurred.

It is obvious that these strange people are from the Ice and Fire Continent.

At first they really just wanted to resist.

But everything changed as they gained more powerful strength in the rebellion. Greed overcame all thoughts and they urgently wanted more powerful power.

However, the Ice and Fire Continent has not yet officially completed the dual star link with the Douluo Continent, and the Douluo Continent is still unable to accommodate the direct entry of god-level powerhouses.

These aliens are merely the bottom tier of combat power in the Ice and Fire Continent.

It is a vanguard group and also a suicide squad.

……

In the afternoon, Li Xingyi finished his practice.

Yan Shaozhe had been guarding the door of his dormitory. He knocked on the door and went in as soon as the discovery training was over.

"Dean Yan? You came to see me... because some aliens appeared at the nearby exploration points?"

Worry appeared on Li Xingyi's face.

Although Shrek City is still safe at present, traces of aliens have occasionally appeared nearby.

"No, it was Elder Mu who asked you to go to Poseidon Island. He said he had something to discuss with you. As for the aliens, you don't have to worry. If there is any problem, we will be the ones to take the lead. There is no reason for you kids to go there first."

"Mr. Mu wants to talk to me about something? What is it?"

Yan Shaozhe shook his head to indicate that he didn't know.

"You know that when Mr. Mu comes to see you, it's always about things that can't be spread to others. Even we don't know about it."

Hearing this, Li Xing stood up, changed his clothes simply, and walked out the door.

"Okay, Dean Yan, I'll leave first."

"By the way, Xingyi, Elder Mu's health condition has not been very good recently, but he is unwilling to be examined. If possible, you can give it a try."

"Well, I will."

Li Xingyi arrived at the bottom of the dormitory building. After he mobilized his strength, a ball of ice crystal condensed under his feet, slowly lifted him up, and then flew straight towards the direction of Poseidon Island.

During this year, Li Xingyi's control over subtle forces became more and more mature during his research on [Nothingness].

At the same time, his cultivation speed was also extremely fast. In just one year, he advanced two levels and reached level 48. Recently, he even showed signs of breaking through level 49.

Ten minutes later.

Li Xingyi was already standing in front of the golden tree on Poseidon Island.

Ever since the invasion of aliens, the originally golden tree's surface has been covered with a layer of darkness, as if foreshadowing something.

"Huh - there are more and more memories with Miss Huang Quan. If this continues, in two years at most, another planet will be sucked in by [Nothingness] to complete the binary star connection."

"The initial invaders alone have such strength. Douluo Continent has to wait until the two stars are linked before it can break through to the god level, and they are above the god level when they arrive... What should we do~"

After complaining a few words, Li Xingyi let out a long sigh and walked into the golden tree.

There is no point in thinking too much at this time. As Yan Shaozhe said, no matter what happens, the strong will always be at the forefront.

It’s not his turn to worry about these.

only……

As the [Chosen One] of Douluo Continent and also a member of the [Self-Destroyers], in the end, all of this will fall on his own head.

Inside the golden tree.

Moon was still in the same state, setting up a lounge chair in the warmest spot of the sun and lying on it quietly.

A completely holy look.

"Mr. Mu, I'm here. Are you looking for me because Xue Di is coming out of seclusion?"

Moon opened his eyes and glanced at Li Xingyi for a moment, a smile naturally appearing on the corner of his mouth.

However, he did not stand up. Instead, he waved his hand and motioned Li Xingyi to come over.

Li Xingyi was not annoyed. He quickened his pace and walked away quickly.

Moon's condition was indeed getting worse. Before, he dragged his old body and forced himself to go to the Tianling Empire to help clear out a team of dozens of aliens, using all his strength.

This shook his origin and his life entered a countdown.

Like a candle in the wind, it may die at any time.

"That's not the case. The Ice and Snow Girl is still recovering. She should choose to recover to her peak period all at once. The main reason I came to you today is that I have something to explain to you."

Hearing this, Li Xingyi leaned down, changed his posture and sat on the ground next to Moon.

This is inside the golden tree, so even the ground is clean and spotless.

"Go ahead, Mr. Mu. I'm listening."

He already roughly understood why Moon called him here today.

Moon was dying! But he didn't feel sad, or even a little bit of feeling in his heart.

After experiencing countless sad things, Li Xingyi's mentality has become more mature.

But there is another possibility.

He used his power too many times when studying [Nothingness] and was gradually assimilated. His ability to perceive emotions has become increasingly poor.

"Xingyi, I feel the call of my ancestors. I think I will follow them soon, but I can't let go of this place where I have devoted countless years. I want to live so that there will be hope for this place."

As he spoke, Moon's thoughts went back to a few months ago.

Ever since the incident between Xue Di and Li Xingyi happened before his eyes, he has been in deep thought all day long.

Is it really impossible for humans and soul beasts to coexist peacefully?

But he himself rejected this answer. In order for humans to gain power, they must obtain the life of soul beasts, which makes peaceful coexistence impossible; and if they give up power, it will be even more impossible for two species with unequal strength to coexist peacefully.

Unless Li Xingyi's special martial soul can be developed on a large scale, but it is obvious that Li Xingyi is an exception.

The matter was put on hold.

Until the appearance of the aliens, he keenly realized that humans would be defeated in the future, and the only way out was to unite, so he convened a meeting of the Poseidon Pavilion.

Everyone agreed about the empire alliance, but could not agree on a temporary truce between humans and soul beasts to fight the enemy together.

Even if he guaranteed that he would negotiate with the soul beast in person, it would be of no avail.

He might succeed if he took Snow Emperor to negotiate with the overlord of the Star Dou Great Forest.

But he didn't expect that the others still completely disagreed, and even wanted to unite all the elders to impeach him as the leader of the Poseidon Pavilion.

After supporting Tiandou.

He knew he didn't have long to live, so he looked back on the past.

Only then did I realize how deeply rooted Shrek Academy is!

Knowing that soul guide devices were the trend of the times, they chose to drive them out completely. If it weren't for the efforts of the two deans, the soul guide department wouldn't even be established in Shrek Academy.

Knowing that only if everyone unites together can there be a glimmer of hope and a chance of defeating the aliens, he still chose...

Even the so-called strongest academy is a joke.

Why is Shrek Academy so powerful?
Because it recruits the most geniuses among geniuses. It’s not that Shrek cultivates geniuses, but they themselves are geniuses!

Shrek is the strongest because of them, not they are the strongest because of Shrek.

Everything is upside down.

When Moon recalled all this and realized that it was all wrong, he was already deeply trapped in it. Shrek's so-called program bound his life.

It's like a stamp of thought.

"Xingyi, Shrek Academy is beyond salvation. It has strayed from its original purpose... No, perhaps its very existence is a mistake. You cannot stay in this place and be bound by the so-called 'Shrek Glory'. Otherwise, everything will be ruined."

"After I die, you can take Xue Di away. I suggest you go to the Xingdou Great Forest to look for the real Beast King. He is a god-level strongman without a god position. He is the real hope."

"You have Xue Di with you. Even if he disagrees, he will let you go. After that, you can only rely on yourself. I have been blinded by Shrek Glory. You have to step out of the border and find a brand new path."

After saying all this, Moon slowly closed his eyes, with an unprecedented look of relaxation on his face.

It's as if I have let go of everything and have no regrets in this life.

"Mr. Mu, if that's the case, why don't you leave with me? With you by my side, I'm sure the Beast King will be more likely to agree!"

Moon waved his hand.

"I am almost dead, and I don't want to move. I have lived my whole life in this place, and I will...die here too. I am a fallen leaf of the golden tree, and I must return to my roots."

"This……"

"Okay, Xingyi, I won't say any more. Go back quickly. Last thing, stay away from Shrek. This is not home!"

……

That afternoon.

Li Xingyi asked for a day off from Shrek Academy and returned to Li Mansion as soon as possible.

At this time, Mr. Li and his mother were sitting in a side room with a group of people discussing something.

After hearing the sound, Li Xingyi walked over and carefully leaned his head out of the window to look inside. He didn't recognize most of the people, but he still recognized a few familiar faces.

"Jing Hongchen, Du Bu Si, Uncle Lin... and that, they are from the hidden sect Tianyi Sect, right? What are these people doing in my house?"

At this time, Li Xingyi clearly heard the discussion inside.

Father Li: "The number of aliens has been increasing recently. My wife and I need a shelter. You all have a close relationship with my Li family. I hope you can..."

At this time, Du Bu Si took over the conversation.

"In that case, bring your wife and daughter to my Body Sect. Although I am not an Extreme Douluo, I should be able to protect you."

Lin Tantian: "Don't be ridiculous. Everyone knows that the Tianhun Empire and the Tianling Empire have the most aliens. Aren't you just asking people to jump into the fire pit?"

Jing Hongchen: "In my opinion, we should come to Mingdu. The soul guides in Mingdu are much more advanced than you think. The aliens are vulnerable to the soul guide cannons."

The head of Tianyi Sect said: "Brother Li, their power is indeed not weak, but I suggest you bring your wife and children with me to Tianyi Sect. Our Tianyi Sect is located in the Death Gorge, which is much safer than theirs."

Li's mother: "I think we need to think about it more. This is not just a matter between us, but also about our children."

"..."

After listening for a while, Li Xingyi returned to his room with surprise and uneasiness.

It turns out that my parents were also ready to run away!

That’s good, this way I don’t have to spend so much time persuading my parents.

But what should I do afterwards?

As he was thinking, Li Xingyi fell asleep without realizing it.

When he woke up again, it was already dark. Li's father and mother were sitting beside Li Xingyi's bed, seemingly discussing something.

But Li Xingyi couldn't hear clearly.

When he regained consciousness and could hear clearly, Mr. and Mrs. Li stopped talking.

"woke up?"

"Ah."

"Get up and eat. Mom and Dad want to tell you something."

Then the two of them got up and left Li Xingyi's room.

Li Xingyi made some mental preparations and then followed out.

During the meal, Li Xingyi learned the final decision of Li's father and mother, which was to go to Mingdu.

I don’t know why they made this choice, but the city of Mingdu itself is a huge soul guide device. For Mr. and Mrs. Li, who are not even soul masters, it is indeed the safest place.

At the same time, they don't have to stop their careers in Mingdu.

The two had originally planned to take Li Xingyi away soon.

But Li Xingyi still insisted and chose to stay alone. Not for anything else, he absolutely could not leave before the Snow Queen woke up...

(End of this chapter)