In Douluo Continent, I am the mastermind behind the scenes.

Yali didn't mind slinging dirt on the opposing forces, but when she heard a certain elder who liked older women decades older than her mocking the Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire, she couldn't stand it anymore and got up and walked out of the Sea God Pavilion's conference room.

She couldn't figure it out even after thinking for a long time. How could she have tolerated working with such humanoid creatures in the past?

Despite her thoughts, Ya Li still had some diplomatic affairs to handle. No matter how fierce the conflict between the two camps became, as long as they hadn't completely broken off relations, it would be difficult for the Sea God Pavilion and Shrek Academy to avoid being criticized if they didn't send people to observe the coronation ceremony of the Sun Moon Empire.

Before she knew it, Ya Li arrived in front of the outer academy's teaching building. At that moment, it was lunchtime, and some students wearing the uniforms of the Star Luo Royal Academy were walking and chatting among the students of Class 1, Grade 1.

The students from other grades felt dejected. They couldn't understand the academy's decision. The Mingming Star Royal Academy had sent thirty students, representing all age groups, so why were they all placed in Class 1 of the first year?

It's truly a case of some suffering from drought while others are drowning in floods.

No one dared to question the academy's decision. Everyone knew that Ning Peiya from Class 1, Grade 1, had been adopted as a goddaughter by Holy Spirit Douluo and Sky-Supporting Douluo, becoming the little princess of the Sea God Pavilion.

Fair? Ha! This is a chance to shine. If we don't give it to our little princess, are we just going to hand it over to an outsider?

The actions of Cai Yue'er, the Silver Moon Douluo, the Dean of the Outer Academy, over the years have not been fair at all. Shrek Academy claims to be absolutely neutral, but this is just a common tactic used in external propaganda. Don't they understand the principle that facts do not match propaganda?

Most people could see reality clearly, but a few were unwilling to accept defeat and actually took the initiative to contact the students of the Star Luo Royal Academy, hoping to build a good relationship with them and become a member of the Shrek Academy's delegation to the Star Luo Continent.

Going back to reality.

Ya Li quickly walked up to Ning Pei Ya, grabbed her small hand, and pulled her aside. "Xiao Ya, the plan has changed. Before heading to the Star Luo Continent, you will represent Shrek Academy to attend Xu Tiandu's coronation ceremony in Mingdu."

"Xu Tiandu? Tiandu? Even the heavens are jealous?" Ning Peiya frowned and said, "Would parents really name their son like that?"

Ya Li said calmly, "It should just be an alias. There is no information about Xu Tiandu and his wife Xu Ruoqing in the Sea God Pavilion's intelligence network. It's as if they appeared out of thin air."

"The Sea God Pavilion has two guesses about this. First, Xu Tian and Du are rarely seen outside their homes, and the Federation's higher-ups want to cultivate them into secret weapons for the five major families."

"Secondly, Xu Tiandu and his wife grew up overseas and only recently returned to Douluo Continent. The major powers are unaware of this."

"In my experience, the Sea God Pavilion's analysis is utter nonsense. No matter the situation, it cannot explain why the five major families no longer remain behind the scenes, but instead put forward a mysterious figure to ascend the throne and restore the imperial system."

"Then... Mother, do you know the intentions of the five major families?" Ning Peiya blinked and asked with a puzzled look.

"I don't know." Ya Li shook her head and said with a bitter expression, "I'm just an ordinary four-word battle armor master, not a god who can see through people's hearts. Without enough information, how could I possibly guess the intentions of the five major families?"

"Perhaps... from the moment the Yuanen family's scandal was exposed, the Sea God Pavilion had already fallen into a conspiracy."

"Forget it, you're still young, there's no need to think about so many things. Just do your job well."

Ya Li was too lazy to explain any further. After telling Ning Pei Ya to get ready, she hurriedly left.

Ning Peiya then jogged back to her group's line.

Wu Siduo asked curiously, "Xiaoya, what does His Holiness the Holy Spirit want with you? Would you mind telling us?"

"It's nothing serious," Ning Peiya said with a smile. "Well, it seems like there's going to be some kind of coronation ceremony in Mingdu, so my mother asked me to select a few student representatives to represent Shrek Academy and go to Mingdu to observe the coronation ceremony."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Yiran, Wu Siduo, and four other male team members whose presence was not very strong instantly turned ugly, their eyes darting around as if they had some unspeakable secret.

Seeing this, Ning Peiya was momentarily stunned and asked with a puzzled look, "Sister Duoduo, Yiran, and the four of you... what's wrong? Don't you want to go to Mingdu to witness Xu's coronation ceremony?"

"It's not a question of whether I want to go or not!"

One of the male students stammered, "Big Sister, please, please spare us! We're just here at Shrek Academy to study and use this platform to improve our cultivation, not to get involved in the struggles between powerful forces."

Ning Peiya then realized the problem: whether it was the upcoming coronation ceremony or the subsequent mission to the Star Luo Continent, Zheng Yiran and her group were not suitable to accompany her.

Putting aside everything else, the feud between the old Xingluo City dancers and the Xingluo royal family is not something that can be resolved in a few words.

Sending Wu Siduo to represent Shrek Academy on a mission to the Star Luo Continent? Ha! Are you crazy? Do you want Wu Siduo to betray her own family?

Ning Peiya wasn't the kind of person to be heartless. Considering the awkward positions of Wu Siduo, Zheng Yiran, and the four male students with weaker abilities, she had no choice but to...

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Let's part ways amicably." Ning Peiya sighed and said helplessly, "I have to go to observe the coronation ceremony and also go on a diplomatic mission to the Star Luo Continent. It will definitely take at least half a year to return, so I won't delay your future."

"If you encounter any difficulties in forging, feel free to come to me, and I will be happy to help."

After saying that, Ning Peiya walked away without any hesitation.

From the moment she was adopted by Ya Li as her goddaughter, she and Zheng Yi Ran were no longer on the same path.

Ning Peiya walked along the path leading to the cafeteria, constantly pondering her next move.

She definitely needs to find a suitable team to join. As the little princess of the Sea God Pavilion, she can't do without her own team.

It seems that only Huo Yuhao and Yue Zhengyin's group can match her status as a princess and her talent.

Hmm... both of these groups had tried to recruit her, and she had refused them both. Going to them again now would be... a bit too awkward. (End of Chapter)