Chapter 269 Precursor of Disaster
"Goddess, Goddess, Goddess!"
These shouts of passion and worship were like a raging wave, sounding one after another in countless places.
Take the bustling streets of Mingdu as an example. Ever since those two eye-catching videos were played, such cries have been heard endlessly. That voice was full of admiration and yearning for Gu Yuena, as if she were the bright star hanging high in the sky, attracting everyone's attention.
With the unremitting support of the Parliament, the Spirit Transferring Pagoda launched a massive and overwhelming propaganda campaign. This power of propaganda was like a storm, quickly sweeping through every corner of the continent. Whether it was a prosperous city or a remote town, no one knew about this grand event held by the Spirit Pagoda.
Now that the climax of the publicity has passed, Spirit Transferring Tower has very wisely chosen to stop large-scale publicity activities. They know very well that excessive publicity may be counterproductive. At this moment, the best policy is to let the news of the contest to ferment naturally among the people like fine wine.
As for other news about Gu Yuena, the Spirit Transferring Pagoda has implemented a strict blockade, just like guarding the most precious treasure. For ordinary people, just knowing that Gu Yuena has a stunning beauty and unfathomable strength is enough to make their hearts swell.
On this continent, many young soul masters were inspired by this news and became infinitely motivated. Those young soul masters who have qualified in cultivation and are qualified to participate in the martial arts competition and the wedding ceremony are like warriors about to go to the battlefield, gearing up, with blazing flames burning in their eyes. They practice hard every day, constantly polishing their skills and soul power, hoping to show off their skills in the martial arts competition.
Those soul masters with insufficient cultivation could only helplessly watch this opportunity slip away from their eyes. Their hearts were full of regret and unwillingness. They secretly complained that they did not work hard enough, so they practiced hard and looked forward to the next similar opportunity. arrival.
Among these young soul masters, the ones who were most stimulated were those whose cultivation level was close to the sixth ring but there was still a slight gap. It was as if they saw a glimmer of light in the darkness, but could barely reach it.
As a result, they practiced crazily every day, almost to the point of forgetting to sleep and eat. Every minute and every second is extremely precious to them, and they are eager to catch the last train to success at this last moment to compete for that coveted opportunity.
The rules of the competition are very clear, and there is only one winner in the end. However, the unimaginably rich prizes attract the hearts of many soul masters like a magnet.
In addition, everyone has longing for a better future and is looking forward to the occurrence of miracles, so almost everyone is impatiently waiting for the arrival of the competition to recruit a bride. Even many people couldn't restrain their eagerness and asked why they didn't start earlier.
At the same time that the craze of the martial arts competition was sweeping across the mainland, in the ice and snow in the far north, Lin Xiuran was silently purging the remaining evil spirit masters.
In Shrek Academy, large-scale civil construction work is nearing completion. During the construction process, there are many details that require patience.
Just like after concrete is poured, it needs sufficient time to solidify, and it also needs careful maintenance so that the built building can be strong and durable and withstand the test of time.
Thanks to the concerted and dedicated efforts of many craftsmen, the reconstruction work of the college has begun to take shape.
According to the plan previously discussed between the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy, the future Shrek Academy, or the rebuilt Shrek City, will be laid out around Poseidon Lake.
Shrek once included Poseidon Lake, but this time Poseidon Lake is wider, like a blue ocean, containing endless potential. However, Poseidon Lake is now polluted by destructive energy, which is a problem that needs to be solved urgently.
Once the destructive energy in Poseidon Lake can be successfully resolved, the revitalized Shrek Academy will surely become a unique and charming landscape on Douluo Continent.
At this moment, the construction of three teaching buildings is in full swing. On the construction site, workers are busy moving back and forth, and various building materials are piled up in an orderly manner.
At the same time, the arrangement of various soul guidance devices is also advancing at a faster speed.
The Tang Sect's powerful ability to produce soul guides was fully demonstrated at this time. Through various complicated channels, a large number of soul guides are continuously transported. These soul guides are like precision parts, which are quickly debugged and installed by skilled craftsmen, and no mistakes can be made in every step.
The only people who truly know the specific number of soul tools used by Shrek Academy are those who are in core positions and participated in the highest decision-making.
Without outside interference, Shrek Academy's current reconstruction work is progressing very smoothly. However, at this seemingly peaceful moment, a piece of news stirred up ripples like a boulder dropped on a calm lake.
The Federation fleet that went to Star Luo Empire to launch a war will return in ten days. Although the federal fleet's expedition could not be said to be a complete failure, it did achieve nothing.
For the entire federation, this was undoubtedly a heavy blow and had to be regarded as a failed military operation.
In this expedition, the federal fleet was huge, with battleships like clouds and powerful men like rain. However, no one expected that they would encounter failure.
The fleet was not even able to engage in a real battle with the fleets of the other two continents.
The official claimed that on the way to Star Luo Continent, an unusually strong magnetic field appeared in a large area of the sea, which interfered with the fleet's navigation system. At the same time, it also encountered a huge tsunami. The tsunami surged like a high wall, causing The fleet was unable to travel normally at all, and had no choice but to return.
But in the eyes of those in the know, things are far from simple. In addition to the official reasons, the Tang Sect also played a crucial role.
The Tang Sect secretly assists other continents, which is undoubtedly against the federal government. From the perspective of the Federation, this is an unforgivable act of treason, and it is for this reason that the Tang Sect is classified as a treasonous organization.
After all, how could the federal government tolerate an organization helping its opponents?
During this expedition, the resources consumed by the Federation were extremely huge. The federal fleet is about to return, which is by no means good news for the Tang Sect. Because the fleet will bring back a large number of strong men, these strong men must be full of resentment after the failure of the expedition, and the Tang Sect has undoubtedly become the target of their anger.
The master of the Temple of War, Vast Sea Douluo Chen Xinjie, is a typical representative among them. His return has caused many people to secretly speculate whether the Federation will take further action against the Tang Sect. In federal law, treasonous organizations must be destroyed. This is an ironclad principle.
On the surface, the martial arts competition held by Chuanling Pagoda attracted everyone's attention and became a hot topic among the people. However, secretly, how to deal with the Tang Sect and how to carry out actions against the Tang Sect has become the focus of close attention from all parties.
All forces are watching in secret, weighing the pros and cons, and thinking about where they should stand in this coming storm. At the same time, in Shrek Academy, the Seven Shrek Monsters headed by Tang Wulin were gathering together to carefully plan a crucial matter.
Since Poseidon Lake is extremely polluted, after their research and analysis, it may take a large amount of life energy to disintegrate this destructive energy.
In today's polluted environment, Tang Wulin's only pure land is the Star Dou Forest. The once vast forest became their only hope.
However, with the deterioration of the environment, the Star Dou Forest has also been affected to a certain extent, but they believe that the purest life energy may still be retained in the innermost circle of the forest.
Tang Wulin stood in front of the Shrek Seven Monsters. His eyes were firm and deep, as if he had already seen the road ahead.
"Friends, the purification of Poseidon Lake is crucial to our Shrek Academy. It is related to the future of the academy and the fate of each of us. Although the Star Dou Forest is full of dangers, we have no choice."
Wu Siduo frowned and said with some worry: "Wulin, you also know that today's Star Dou Forest only has the core circle left, and those who are still alive are all powerful soul beasts, and even those who once were There is a king of soul beasts, and if he goes there so rashly, I'm afraid..."
Tang Wulin nodded. Of course he understood that Wu Siduo's worries were not groundless: "I know, Ye Hui. But we have no other way to go now. The purification of Poseidon Lake cannot be delayed. If we don't act as soon as possible, once If the destructive energy continues to spread, then the efforts we have made before will be in vain. Moreover, we Shrek Seven Devils have experienced so many difficulties and obstacles. This time, I believe that as long as we work together, we can still deal with the stars. Dangerous in the forest."
Xie Xie scratched his head and said with a wry smile: "But, Wulin, the core circle of the Star Dou Forest must be guarded by powerful soul beasts. Those soul beasts regard life energy as a treasure, and they will not let us take it away easily. It’s like pulling a tooth out of a tiger’s mouth, you can imagine how difficult it is.”
Tang Wulin thought for a while, and then said in a deep voice: "It's okay, I'm still somewhat sure."
He thought of the super artifact that his father left to him. If it was there, even if it meant anything, it would definitely be able to handle it.
Just as the Shrek Seven Monsters were actively preparing to go to the Star Dou Forest, the federal fleet was gradually approaching the coast of Douluo Continent.
Hanhai Douluo Hanhai Douluo stood on the bow of the flagship, the sea wind roared and his robes rustled. His face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm, and his eyes shone with a complicated light, showing both annoyance at the failure of the expedition and resentment towards the Tang Clan.
But at this moment, as he looked at the mainland, his eyes gradually became deeper. He had heard a lot about the mainland recently.
The storm is surging. I can only say that it seems that things are not as simple as imagined. As a person who has been at the top of the continent all year round. Keen awareness is very powerful.
There is no doubt that the current situation makes him feel something is wrong, and he always feels that something big is going to happen.
It seems that the current prosperity and bustle are signs of the coming storm, nothing more.
The waves of the deep sea echo the distant continent on the opposite side. There seems to be a storm at the junction of the sea and the continent.
Chen Xinjie's eyes narrowed slightly. The figure in the sea seemed a bit small, but this figure seemed so powerful.
After all, his martial spirit is the ocean.
As the Spirit Transferring Pagoda Contest and Marriage Recruitment Conference approaches, hotel prices in Mingdu have skyrocketed. Even ordinary small hotels are now as expensive as luxury hotels.
Strong men from all sides, as well as ordinary people who came to watch the battle, were all looking forward to the arrival of such a grand event. As for the Federation, while cooperating with the Spirit Transferring Pagoda, they are also making a lot of money from broadcasting, tourism, etc. The reason for promoting this matter within the federation is also very simple. In order to cover up the impact of the failure of the war on the political level and divert the public's attention.
In ten days, the competition will begin. And just yesterday, the federal fleet had returned and each returned to their respective stations. As for when the next action will be launched against Xingluo and Douling, the military has not yet decided and is in the discussion stage.
At least judging from the current situation, the military has no plans yet.
At the same time, the most vocal voice in the parliament is that we must first pacify the domestic situation in order to resist foreign aggression. Among the hawks, some particularly radical forces strongly advocated a comprehensive clearing of the Tang Clan. This issue has been sent to the highest meeting of the House of Representatives.
Due to the strong opposition of the doves and centrists, the attitude of the Beast King Palace, and some subtle changes brought about by the reconstruction of Shrek Academy, this issue has not been passed yet.
Shrek Academy is full of students, and its reconstruction has led to changes among many officials within the Hawk Faction. Many people who originally supported the war have somewhat restrained their support due to the reconstruction of the college. Or a change of attitude.
This is the important reason why Qiangu Dongfeng is so afraid of the reconstruction of Shrek Academy. The graduates of Shrek Academy are all elites. It can be said that these elites support a large part of the framework of the Federation. The Spirit Transferring Pagoda cannot deal with all of these people. That's simply not realistic.
As for the Beast King Palace, not to mention, Lin Xiuran's attitude last time was obviously against war.
But the strength shown by Lin Xiuran, a young man, was enough to shock the federation.
You know, that was the Ghost Emperor. Such a strong man from the Holy Spirit Cult was easily eliminated by Lin Xiuran.
The Beast Emperor's Palace behind him is even more terrifying. Therefore, the federation's fear of the Beast Emperor's Palace has now reached another peak.
(End of chapter)