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

With this in mind, Ning Peiya revealed the true nature of this world to Chen Ning. Whether it was the Sea God Pavilion, the Tang Sect, the Spirit Pagoda, the Sun and Moon Empire, the War God Temple, or the Sea God Family, they should not fight among themselves, but rather share a common enemy, named... the Tang Family.

After a moment of silence, Chen Ning said thoughtfully, "Sister Xiaoya, why don't you report this matter to the Sea God Pavilion? Wouldn't it be better to let everyone see the true nature of this world and unite against Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao?"

"It's not as simple as you think." Ning Peiya said helplessly, "There are always people who like to get something for nothing. They think that even if they eradicate the Tang family's power, they still can't compete with others, so they might as well continue to be the Tang family's dogs, licking Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao, in order to get a ticket to the God Realm like the original Shrek Five Monsters."

As she spoke, Ning Peiya suddenly realized something was amiss. If... Chen Ning was indeed a sycophant of the Tang family, then what difference was there between her actions and a lamb being led to the slaughter?

Thinking of this, Ning Peiya hurriedly wrapped her arms around Chen Ning's neck, looking as if she was about to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

"Oh, Sister Xiaoya, why are you doing this to yourself?"

Chen Ning shook her head and said with a bitter expression, "You don't need to worry that I'll become a lapdog for Tang Wulin and Huo Yuhao. A lapdog is still a lapdog. No matter how hard he tries, he can't turn the tables and become the master. Rather than being a slave in the God Realm for the rest of his life, I'd rather die in the mortal realm. I still have a lot of confidence in my own talent."

Ning Peiya was very worried about Chen Ning's attitude, but she had no choice but to trust her.

Who told her to be so talkative and say things she shouldn't have?

……

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye, and soon the day for the coronation ceremony of the Sun and Moon Empire was approaching.

As the "absolutely neutral" top academy on the mainland, it was natural for them to send representatives to observe this grand ceremony.

The student representatives undoubtedly fell to Ning Peiya and Yue Zhengyin and their groups. The representatives of both groups were genuine members of the Sea God Pavilion, and the Sea God Pavilion's higher-ups could rest assured that they would be the leaders of the student representatives on their mission to Mingdu.

There was nothing wrong with this arrangement in itself, but the strange thing is that some idiot suggested in the Sea God Pavilion meeting room that the current arrangement was inappropriate. The fact that both team leaders were young members of the Sea God Pavilion would damage Shrek Academy's fair image. They suggested that another team, which did not belong to any faction, should be arranged to represent Shrek Academy on its mission to Mingdu.

And so, Huo Yuhao was honored to become the representative of Shrek Academy, leading his group members and boarding Ning Peiya and Yue Zhengyin's private train.

As the soul-guided train started moving, Chen Ning hurriedly pulled Ning Peiya aside, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "Sister Xiaoya, we all know the Sea God Pavilion's usual way of doing things. Given their domineering nature, it's unlikely they would go to such lengths to arrange for Huo Yuhao and his group to accompany us to Mingdu. This must be what they call a plot effect, right?"

Ning Peiya pondered, "It should be. Something unexpected will definitely happen at this coronation ceremony..."

"What plot effect? ​​What unexpected thing? What are you talking about?"

As a clear female voice rang out, the two felt a chill run down their spines and hurriedly turned around to find the source of the voice.

All they saw was... Yue Zhengyin blinking her big, bright eyes, staring at them with curiosity.

Ah this...

Ning Peiya asked guiltily, "Zhengyin-jie, is there something you need from us?"

Le Zhengyin pouted and said unhappily, "What is it? Ning Peiya, have you lost your mind? Didn't we agree before we got on the bus that if we got bored on the bus, we would play some games together... Three Kingdoms Kill?"

"Wait, stop joking around. You guys were saying something unexpected would happen on this trip to Mingdu. Where did you get that information?"

Ning Peiya: "..."

Chen Ning: "..."

Yue Zhengyin was quite sensible; she deliberately lowered her voice to a level that only the three of them could hear, so as not to disturb Xu Yucheng and Luo Guixing in the same carriage.

At this moment, Chen Ning wished she could slap herself!

Was she being controlled by the plot? Is it okay to just say this kind of thing directly? Why not communicate using telepathy?

The scene became very awkward.

After a long silence, Ning Peiya finally spoke up, explaining, "Sister Zhengyin, well... the Sun Moon Empire has quite a few enemies. It's inevitable that some of them will try to sabotage this coronation ceremony. Isn't that something that could have happened unexpectedly?"

Yue Zhengyin: "..."

Are they trying to fool her like a child?

Seeing that Ning Peiya didn't want to talk about it, Yue Zhengyin didn't press her further. She sat down opposite the two of them and took out a collector's edition of the Three Kingdoms Kill game from her pocket.

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

"Kill him with one strike."

Yue Zhengyin threw out a bamboo leaf card and pointed it in Chen Ning's direction.

"I'm outta here." Chen Ning tossed out a bamboo leaf card, glanced at Yue Zhengyin's beautiful face, and couldn't help but ask, "Sister Zhengyin, why do you think the Sun Moon Empire wants to restore the imperial system? In essence, there's not much difference between the imperial system and the federal system; the rulers are still the same people."

Yue Zhengyin said irritably, "I'm not a mind reader, how could I possibly know what those people are thinking?"

"However... on another note, the five major families have been causing quite a bit of trouble lately, eliminating some of the Holy Spirit Cult's strongholds in the Douluo Continent."

"They're just building momentum for that emperor's ascension to the throne. It'll definitely go back to normal in time." Ning Peiya frowned and said, "They say a new broom sweeps clean. That emperor named Xu Tiandu will definitely cause endless trouble after he ascends the throne. They're in the right, so I'm afraid the Sea God Pavilion and Shrek Academy won't have a good time."

Yue Zhengyin chimed in, "That's right. All land under heaven belongs to the emperor. The Federation and the Empire have different systems. As a member of the Sun Moon Empire, the emperor has issued an edict appointing you as the Dean of the Outer Court of Shrek Academy. Will you accept it or not?"

At this moment, the three of them realized that the five major families were so eager to restore the imperial system because they wanted to use this bloodless method to make the Sea God Pavilion stand on its own.

Once the Sea God Pavilion can no longer withstand the pressure of public opinion and is forced to establish its own independent entity, their ambitions will be completely exposed to the world.

The claim that they are wholeheartedly dedicated to benefiting the Soul Master world is just a joke. The true purpose of the Sea God Pavilion is to become the supreme ruler of all forces in the Douluo Continent!