Chapter 327: Return to Wuhun City
Ignoring the astonished expressions around him, Yang Potian continued, "Both the Soul Tool Research Academy and the Innate Body Martial Soul Academy will be highly classified within Tianxing Academy. Outside of everyone here, no one else should know about them. I expect everyone to keep this secret."
Everyone nodded immediately; by now, no one doubted Yang Potian's decisive ruthlessness.
Once the meeting concluded, only Yang Potian, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo remained in the room.
Ning Fengzhi's face showed gratitude. "Mr. Yang, thank you for supporting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. I promise to manage the Soul Tool Research Academy well and make it flourish."
Yang Potian's gaze turned steely as he looked at the three of them. "Mr. Ning, the responsibility for soul tool research is a heavy one. I chose you after much deliberation, and there are two things you must keep in mind."
Ning Fengzhi immediately clasped his fists. "Please, Mr. Yang, give us your instructions."
Yang Potian chuckled. "No need to be so nervous. There's nothing too complex here. First, the confidentiality of the Soul Tool Research Academy must be absolute. No information should leak, especially to the former Clear Sky Clan. I don't want my grandfather or others influenced by old loyalties, which is why I selected the three of you."
"Second, remember your allegiance. While you may continue developing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, ensuring its legacy, you must put aside the old Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and past grudges. You are now part of Tianxing Academy, and I will not tolerate any conflicts with the Wuhun Empire."
Ning Fengzhi and his companions were taken aback. They hadn't realized the depth of Yang Potian's enmity toward the Clear Sky Clan and the Power Clan. It was clear that selecting outsiders like them was a deliberate move to sidestep any internal conflicts for Yang Wudi and his allies, cutting off any potential problems at the root.
Facing such a powerful offer, Ning Fengzhi and his companions responded decisively. "Rest assured, Mr. Yang. As long as I'm here, no one will leak any secrets. We'll keep the Clear Sky Clan at a distance, and if necessary, eliminate any hidden threats."
Yang Potian couldn't help but smile. Working with smart people certainly had its advantages; they truly were a sharp blade.
With everything settled, Yang Potian left to rest.
Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo remained in the meeting room, looking unusually serious.
Sword Douluo voiced his confusion. "Fengzhi, what's Yang Potian's intent here? I didn't expect him to suddenly grant us so many benefits."
Ning Fengzhi's initial smile faded, and he sighed. "It's not that simple. We're receiving these benefits, but there will be demands in return. From now on, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan must firmly align with Tianxing Academy, with no deviation. We can no longer express any enmity toward the Wuhun Empire."
"There's something else as well. We must sever any association with the Power Clan, Speed Clan, or even Tang San. If necessary, we'll have to eliminate them completely."
Bone Douluo frowned. "What does this have to do with the Power Clan?"
Ning Fengzhi's face turned cold. "Perhaps nothing, but remember, the Power Clan and Tang San are highly skilled blacksmiths, making them ideal candidates for producing soul tools. If they gain access to this knowledge, their power would increase significantly. Our job is to prevent that possibility."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo fell silent. They understood that with great benefits came great responsibilities, including eliminating any potential threats.
After a few days of rest, Yang Potian finalized his plans for the Soul Tool Research Academy and the Innate Body Martial Soul Academy. Confident that Tianxing Academy could now become an enduring power on the continent, he departed again—this time for Wuhun City to complete the fifth trial of the Asura God.
Recently, especially after Bibi Dong obtained the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python spirit rings, events on the continent had accelerated.
The Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire's armies, though numbering in the millions, were no match for the Wuhun Empire's forces, which included Titled Douluo. Facing rapid defeat, the armies either surrendered or were crushed, with only a few pockets of resistance remaining.
With the continent under the Wuhun Empire's rule, almost all soul masters pledged their allegiance. The few who resisted were swiftly eliminated by Titled Douluo from the Wuhun Empire.
Bibi Dong's control over the empire had become more adept, and she was increasingly skilled in deploying high-level soul masters, particularly Titled Douluo and Soul Douluo.
Now, with the continent unified, the Wuhun Empire had mobilized a million-strong force, poised to invade Hanhai City—the last place untouched by the empire.
However, Hanhai City was unique. Most soul masters there were sea-based, or Sea Spirit Masters. If faced with overwhelming odds, they could retreat to the sea, where they became as formidable as dragons in water. Even the Wuhun Empire's army would be helpless, making Hanhai City one of the hardest places to conquer.
For reasons unknown, Bibi Dong had yet to act against Hanhai City, as though she were waiting for the right moment to strike.
Meanwhile, tensions were rising within Hanhai City. Traditionally, the sea spirit masters had always worshipped the Sea God, while the Wuhun Empire's followers revered the Angel God. Conflict between these two faiths seemed inevitable. Although the Wuhun Empire was powerful, only a few sea spirit masters had defected to its side, and these were mostly lower-level spirit masters.
Recently, something had stirred Hanhai City's sea spirit masters, leading them to gather en masse. For the first time, these scattered practitioners had united as a single force, as though preparing to abandon the city altogether.
Bibi Dong seemed wary of provoking them too soon; her million-strong army had yet to advance on Hanhai City, perhaps out of concern that pushing too hard might drive the sea spirit masters to take drastic action.
Unconcerned with these developments, Yang Potian arrived near Wuhun City alone, ready to challenge Qian Daoliu, the acknowledged top soul master on Douluo Continent, as part of his fifth Asura God trial.
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