Chapter 350: The Pledge of Allegiance
After Yang Potian left the conference room, the other attendees began to disperse as well. With Yang Potian having made his decision and taken the lead, they felt assured that there was little left to worry about.
As for Flender and Tai Nuo, they had already committed to Tianxing Academy, with no chance to retreat. Even if they wanted to aid Yu Xiaogang and Titan, they lacked the power to do so.
Upon leaving the room with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, Ning Fengzhi's expression grew pensive. After thinking for a while, he finally spoke up. "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, it's about time we took action."
Sword Douluo looked at him, puzzled. "Fengzhi, isn't Yang Potian the one who decides what happens next? He didn't seem to give any direct orders."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Uncle Jian, it's more complicated than that. Yang Potian likely wants to deal with Titan and Bai He, but he'll have to face resistance from his grandfather Yang Wudi and his godfather Niu Gao. He can't ignore their feelings completely."
Bone Douluo chimed in, "Fengzhi, is it really necessary to go this far?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "Yang Wudi and Niu Gao are sentimental men. They're powerful, but they're also blinded by past loyalties. They fail to see the potential danger ahead."
"This visit from Yu Xiaogang, Titan, and Bai He was clearly ill-intentioned. They were looking to use Tianxing Academy as a shield against the Spirit Empire. Judging by their demeanor, they must have support elsewhere. That's why it's time for us to act."
Sword Douluo remained puzzled. "Take action? Why us? What exactly do we need to do?"
Ning Fengzhi's gaze turned steely. "We need to eliminate any threats to Tianxing Academy's future. These three have become a liability, and they must be removed."
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, do you remember what Yang Potian said when he entrusted the Soul Tool Research Academy to us? We've always been considered outsiders in Tianxing Academy. We've contributed little so far, but now it's time to declare our allegiance."
Bone Douluo's expression grew serious. "Fengzhi, do we really have to kill them? Do all three need to die?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Yang Potian likely anticipated this. Before he left, he looked at me, and I believe it was a signal. We can't kill Yu Xiaogang yet—his connection to Bibi Dong could provoke Spirit Empire's wrath. But Titan and Bai He must die, and it has to be by our hands."
Bone Douluo nodded in understanding. "Let me handle it, Fengzhi. I'll make sure Titan and Bai He are silenced without a trace. Should we deal with the rest of the Power Clan and Speed Clan as well?"
Ning Fengzhi considered this and replied, "No, it's enough to eliminate Titan and Bai He. To ensure success, the three of us should strike together."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo looked as if they wanted to argue but finally nodded in agreement. They understood that this act would serve as a "pledge" of loyalty to Tianxing Academy, especially for the Soul Tool Research Academy.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang, Titan, and Bai He had been thrown out of Tianxing Academy, tumbling across the ground and coughing up blood, disheveled and humiliated. The trio staggered to their feet, each reflecting on Yang Potian's overwhelming power, far beyond what they had anticipated. Realizing how close they had come to death, they took some recovery pills, straightened their clothes, and quickly put distance between themselves and Tianxing Academy.
After traveling over a hundred kilometers, they finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as though they had narrowly escaped a nightmare. But suddenly, an immense force appeared out of nowhere, instantly knocking Yu Xiaogang unconscious and pressing down heavily on Titan and Bai He.
Both of them scrambled to defend themselves, mustering their spirit power to resist the pressure, but before they could react further, three figures appeared to block their path: Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo.
Titan glared at Ning Fengzhi with fury. "Lord Ning, I didn't expect the head of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to stoop so low as to become Tianxing Academy's lackey."
Ning Fengzhi maintained a calm expression, unruffled by Titan's insults. "On the contrary, Titan, our clan ceased to exist long ago. Now, we're merely teachers at Tianxing Academy. You dared to scheme against this academy, and that's a price you'll have to pay."
"In Tianxing Academy, all are treated equally, and our positions are not as insignificant as you claim. But as for you and your clans, you were abandoned by the Clear Sky Clan long ago. You turned around and crawled back, clinging to their favor—who's the real lackey here?"
"Now that you've regained a little strength, this is the end result. You're reaping what you sowed."
Titan and Bai He flushed with anger, glaring at Ning Fengzhi as though flames would shoot from their eyes. Ning Fengzhi, however, remained unfazed. He had weathered far worse storms, and this was hardly anything to concern him.
In that instant, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo released their martial spirits and summoned their spirit rings, creating an intense pressure that bore down on Titan and Bai He.
Titan and Bai He exchanged a glance, realizing that there was no way out of this. Titan stepped forward, unleashing his full strength and activating his eighth spirit ability.
Bai He, meanwhile, turned to flee. With his unmatched speed, not even Ning Fengzhi and his companions would be able to catch him easily. If he could reach Tang San and rally reinforcements, they might have a sliver of hope.
But Ning Fengzhi and his companions had anticipated this move. Bone Douluo's figure flickered, and a dark portal opened before him. Crossing through it, he appeared right in Bai He's path.
Meanwhile, Sword Douluo raised his Seven Kill Sword and attacked Titan, clearly aiming to end him with a single strike. Ning Fengzhi, the most powerful support spirit master on the continent, provided full enhancement for both Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, showing a clear intent for a swift and decisive battle.
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