Chapter 327.1. Semifinals!
Zhang Lexuan snorted after she watched the two princesses leave. “They must be daydreaming if they are trying to tie us together. Is the Sun Moon Empire stupid? Our academy and the Tang Sect possess nearly all the outstanding disciples among the younger generation. Even if they dare to take the risk, we won’t dare to. Elder Xuan was right. It’s important for everyone to return safely.”
Shrek Academy was neither a sect nor a country. They wouldn’t let their students take risks for any reason. This was the greatest difference they had with the Star Luo Empire, Heavenly Soul Empire, and Body Sect.
Bei Bei looked at Zhang Lexuan and seemed to ask her something with his eyes.
Zhang Lexuan said, “That bunch is pretty vicious. They want to attack the Illustrious Virtue Hall and attempt to assassinate Xu Tianran. Xu Tianran has always been an aggressive person, and the Sun Moon Empire’s Emperor is going to kick the bucket soon. If Xu Tianran comes to rule the Sun Moon Empire, a war will soon break out. But if he’s dead, there will be internal strife within the Sun Moon Empire. This will delay the war for some time, and give the various empires sufficient time to prepare.”
Huo Yuhao revealed an enlightened look, “I see. However, they are indulging in fantasies. Xu Tianran is now the Prince Regent. I’ve met him before. He’s a very ambitious person, and had a very eerie vibe about him. He has even pulled Jing Hongchen to his side. I believe even the Holy Ghost Church has been pulled to his side, as well. It’s going to be very difficult to ambush and kill him. Furthermore, Xu Tianran lost his legs to an ambush. Don’t you think he’ll be very wary after that painful experience? I’m afraid that it would be very unlikely to be successful.”
Zhang Lexuan nodded and said, “We agree on this. If they want to cause trouble, let them do it themselves. Let’s just not participate. While it’ll be good if they succeed, we won’t be any worse off if they don’t.”
Bei Bei asked, “When are you planning to make a move?”
Zhang Lexuan said, “As I didn’t express my interest to join, they didn’t mention any detailed timing. However, I believe they might delay it until after the tournament if we do participate. After all, the tournament has not ended yet. If we don’t join now, they might act earlier. They won’t take our safety into account, either. When I mentioned that I was going to opt out, they suggested that we provide support instead. I didn’t agree to that, either. That’s why their attitude changed; they’ve started to treat us as enemies.”
Bei Bei said, “They have no choice but to do so. After all, it concerns the national security of both empires. Compared to the interests of an empire, individual lives are nothing. Why would they treat us as well as the academy? Let’s not care about them and continue with the tournament. When it ends, we’ll leave just like Elder Xuan has arranged.”