The Shrek Academy intervened, breaking the balance among the three Douluo nations.
Whether Shrek Academy wins or loses, it's not good news for the three Douluo nations.
After all, their enemy has always been the Sun Moon Empire!
The Sun Moon Empire would love to see chaos among the three Douluo nations, so they could reap the benefits.
In the Star Luo Imperial Palace, Xu Jiawei fell into deep thought. With his wisdom, he naturally understood that this minister's words were not alarmist.
"Do you have a solution, my dear minister?"
At this point, Shrek Academy was bound to clash with the Heavenly Soul and Douling Empires.
Even if the Star Luo Empire joined in to help the two empires against Shrek Academy, it would likely be dragged into the quagmire.
This wasn't a solution but a way to weaken their own national power.
Huo Yuhao's identity had also been uncovered, he was actually the illegitimate son of the White Tiger Duke...
Impressive, truly impressive!
With this identity, the Star Luo Empire would never dare to lay a hand on Huo Yuhao, no matter what.
When Dai Hao heard this news, although he was stunned, he was filled with pride. Was this war orchestrated by his son?
If the other party were a waste, it would be one thing, but this was a child of destiny!
Dai Hao's greatest love was, and could only be, Huo Yun'er!
"Your Majesty, there is a solution. It might even shake the foundation of the Sun Moon Empire!"
"???"
"When the Sun Moon Empire attacks the Heavenly Soul Empire, they will inevitably face a counterattack from Heavenly Soul. We can launch an assault on the Sun Moon Empire from the Mingdou Mountain Range..."
"What if they don't retreat to defend?"
If they don't retreat, we'll directly occupy the Sun Moon Empire!
"If they do retreat to defend, whether Heavenly Soul, Douling, or Shrek Academy wins, it will buy us some breathing room."
"Thus achieving a balance between east and west..."
No one knew the name of this strategy.
But it was a classic case of "besieging Wei to rescue Zhao"...
Hearing this, the entire court fell silent.
If the Sun Moon Empire retreats to defend, Star Luo would gain nothing but goodwill.
If the Sun Moon Empire doesn't retreat... but is that even possible?
In the end, Star Luo would remain unchanged?
"Your Majesty, it's not that we gain nothing. If Shrek Academy loses, the national power of Heavenly Soul and Douling will inevitably decline, and the three Douluo nations will surely look to Star Luo as their leader."
"If Shrek Academy wins, that child is the son of the Grand General..."
For the Star Luo Empire, this could be considered good news, but for the Xu royal family, it was anything but!
Unless Huo Yuhao was tied to the Xu family's "war chariot," the Xu family faced the risk of collapse!
The ministers understood this, but why would they care so much?
Whether the Xu family or the Dai family ruled, what difference did it make to these ministers?
As long as the nation didn't fall, their lives would remain unchanged.
Xu Jiawei remained silent for a long time before finally sighing.
"Let's proceed with this plan."
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Looking at the court full of ministers, Xu Jiawei opened his mouth slightly, wanting to say something but holding back.
Wise?
These people, for the sake of their positions, could betray the Dai family. Why wouldn't they betray the Xu family?
If they were truly wise, they shouldn't be standing in this court.
"I am tired. Court is dismissed!"
"Farewell, Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor..."
Xu Jiawei clenched his fists and left with a wave of his hand.
The scene shifts to Shrek City.
Because of Huo Yuhao's situation, Shrek City was now packed with people, more than ever before.
Mu En was true to his word. He said he would fully support Huo Yuhao, and he didn't hold back.
Shrek Academy issued a recall order, summoning all former graduates.
Even if only seven or eight out of ten returned, it would still be a formidable force!
After all, those who graduated from Shrek Academy were all exceptional talents, the cream of the crop.
The reason they couldn't all be recalled was understandable.
For example, Dai Hao was once a graduate of Shrek Academy, but now he was the White Tiger Duke.
High-ranking graduates, even if they knew Shrek Academy was in trouble, couldn't just rush to its aid.
Recalling seven or eight out of ten was already the limit.
"Incredible, truly incredible!"
"The academy has produced such a junior. It's a blessing for the academy!"
"Hmph, Heavenly Soul and Douling have become increasingly disrespectful toward the academy, forgetting the past."
"Today, they dare to openly kill a junior. Tomorrow, they'll dare to ambush us!"
"The academy understands the situation. Since Heavenly Soul and Douling have forgotten the academy's kindness and sacrifices, we'll make them remember by force!"
Those who don't dare to stir trouble are mediocrities. Graduates of Shrek Academy are anything but mediocre!
They came to Shrek Academy at an age when values were being formed, and the values they absorbed there would stay with them for life.
Shrek Academy's actions were unconstrained. Rebellion didn't seem out of the question.
On this day, Huo Yuhao stood alone on a high platform outside Shrek City.
Below him was a sea of people, tens of thousands, all staring intently at the figure on the platform.
The figure on the platform was full of vigor, already exuding a sense of authority.
Huo Yuhao never expected to gather so many people for a "rebellion" in such a short time!
And this wasn't even everyone. Some were still on their way, while others were subordinates of these people and hadn't arrived yet.
The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect alone brought fifty thousand people, fully supporting Huo Yuhao.
Other large and small sects, as well as family forces, also brought many people.
"The people have long suffered under the rule of the royal family. This war is fought for the people. After this war, we will redistribute the land to the commoners, ensuring that the young are cared for, the elderly have support, and everyone has enough to eat and wear..."
"I know that among you, there are many nobles, aristocratic families, and sects. This ideal will touch your interests. If you wish to leave now, I, Huo Yuhao, will not stop you!"
Hearing this, the crowd stirred for a moment before quickly quieting down.
This would indeed affect some people's interests, but compared to their interests, they were more curious about what they could gain!
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao didn't falter and continued, "Since none of you have left, it means you still hold some hope, hoping to be granted titles and positions after this war..."
"The boy who slays the dragon may become the dragon himself. I, Huo Yuhao, will never let that happen."
"What I seek is not for one person to become a dragon, but for everyone to rise like dragons!"
Huo Yuhao's words shattered the illusions of some nobles, causing them to waver slightly.
The crowd also exchanged glances. The war hadn't even started, and Huo Yuhao was already telling them there would be no titles or positions?
"Everyone, dynasties will fall one day, and aristocratic families and sects will decline, eventually fading into obscurity."
"One day, our descendants will become ordinary people. Today, we enslave others; tomorrow, our descendants will be enslaved. Is this the result we want?"
"Our generation will break these chains for the sake of our descendants!"
"All karma, I shall bear!"