Chapter 291: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's Plan
Thanks to Ye Lingling's treatment, Ning Fengzhi and his two companions recovered quickly. They were especially astonished by Ye Lingling's healing capabilities. Tianxing Academy having a Titled Douluo as a healing specialist was a surprise; on the battlefield, such a person could simultaneously treat multiple Titled Douluo, making her an invaluable asset.
And Ye Lingling was still young. Her potential for growth seemed daunting. If someone like her could reach Titled Douluo level, what about Yang Pingan, who was initially stronger than her? And what about the rest of her team? Reflecting on this, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo gained a new understanding of Tianxing Academy.
After just a few hours, Ye Lingling had completed her treatment, leaving the three feeling even stronger than before their battle injuries. Following Yang Invincible's arrangements, Ning Fengzhi and his group were settled at Tianxing Academy, though they were only accommodated on the mountainside and weren't permitted access to the academy's peak.
The war had left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan in tatters; they now numbered just over fifty people, most of whom were disciples with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit. A few remaining elders with non-Pagoda spirits made up the rest. For an academy as vast as Tianxing, such a small group could easily be absorbed.
Once settled, Ning Fengzhi gathered with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. With a serious expression, he said, "Sword Uncle, Bone Uncle, it appears that Tianxing Academy's power is far greater than we imagined. Just now, we saw six Titled Douluo here, surpassing even the Clear Sky Clan in its prime."
Sword Douluo's expression darkened. "Fengzhi, each Titled Douluo here has extraordinary power. I observed that Yang Invincible, Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo are likely at least at level 95, and Yang Zhentian's strength appears even more profound—probably greater than mine. Even Ye Lingling is likely at level 95 now."
Ning Fengzhi was shocked. "How could that be? Just a few years ago, Yang Invincible, Dugu Bo, and Niu Gao were only at level 92. Gaining three levels in such a short time is nearly impossible for Titled Douluo! Not to mention Ye Lingling—she was only a Soul King during the last tournament, yet now she's reached level 95? How is that even possible?"
As the continent's top auxiliary spirit master, Ning Fengzhi was aware that, although Ye Renxin had higher spirit power, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's extreme amplification gave him a superior impact in battle. But now that Nine Heart Begonia had produced a Titled Douluo, what advantage did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda hold over Nine Heart Begonia? In every aspect, Ye Lingling had already become the continent's strongest support spirit master.
Originally, Ning Fengzhi had thought that their combined strength would be an asset to Tianxing Academy. Now, he realized they had little to offer and might not be as welcome as he'd hoped.
Bone Douluo voiced his concerns, "Fengzhi, what should we do now? Yang Potian is away, and without him, Yang Invincible and the others seem reluctant to make any major decisions about us. They may hesitate to oppose the Spirit Empire openly."
Ning Fengzhi sighed, "We'll take it one step at a time. If all else fails, we can follow the Clear Sky Clan's example and go into hiding. If there's truly no place for us on the continent, then we'll head for the open seas. The vast ocean is beyond the Spirit Empire's reach."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo listened, their own worries mounting. After a moment, Ning Fengzhi spoke again, "Sword Uncle, do you think that with Ye Lingling's healing abilities, she might be able to restore your right arm? Or perhaps return your body to the condition it was in before?"
Sword Douluo gazed at his missing arm, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. Since losing his arm, his strength had stagnated, but Ye Lingling's abilities offered a new possibility for him to ascend to greater heights. Yet, he also knew that recovering his arm wouldn't be so simple.
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Meanwhile, Yang Invincible and the others gathered to discuss the situation.
"Considering the circumstances, it may only be a matter of time before the Spirit Empire unites the continent. When that happens, how will we handle it?" Yang Invincible asked. "Can we remain neutral, or will they eventually move to absorb us as well? Without Potian here, our power is limited. And then there's the matter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Although we owe them a debt, we can't risk dragging all of Tianxing Academy into trouble on their behalf."
Niu Gao wore a grim expression. "Right now, we have no conflicts with the Spirit Empire, nor any real ties to them. I say we shelter the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan as a temporary measure. If the Spirit Empire takes issue with it later, we can deal with that when the time comes."
However, Dugu Bo took a lighter view. "What are you two worried about? We're just doing what's right. If anything comes up, let the younger generation handle it. Don't forget, we've got a lot of talent at Tianxing Academy now."
He added, "Besides, Potian has a decent rapport with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo. If something happens, they can work things out. No need for us to decide everything."
Yang Invincible and Niu Gao exchanged glances and chuckled. Yang Invincible laughed at himself, saying, "I guess I'm overthinking it. Maybe it's time to let the younger ones take on more responsibility."
The others looked to Yang Zhentian and Niu Mang, who both seemed less than eager.
Niu Mang laughed awkwardly. "Dad, Uncle Yang, I'm not fit to make decisions like this. Let Zhentian and Potian handle it."
Niu Gao's face darkened. "You're a Titled Douluo now, so show some courage. This is pathetic."
The room erupted in laughter, easing the tension.
Yang Zhentian spoke up with a grin. "This isn't a big deal. I've reached level 98 now; Sword Douluo's no threat. And if the Spirit Empire shows up, I wouldn't mind a little duel with one of their top fighters."
After some further discussion, the group agreed to let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan stay for now, with Yang Zhentian overseeing their accommodations. Feng Xuan, Huo Lie, and Shui Qingrou, who had joined from the Element Academy to avoid Spirit Empire recruitment, refrained from offering their opinions, as they felt this matter was beyond them.
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