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Inside the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Yang Xiong and Ning Fengzhi sat together, alone without anyone else present—not even Jian and Gu Douluo, who usually protected him.
Both Yang Xiong and Ning Fengzhi wore serious expressions, their demeanor somewhat tense.
Yang Xiong had specifically requested this private meeting with Ning Fengzhi to discuss future plans.
Ning Fengzhi spoke calmly: "Xiao Xiong, speak your mind. I've weathered many storms in my life."
After a moment of silence, Yang Xiong spoke: "Sect Leader, there's something I need to leave the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for."
Ning Fengzhi countered: "Are you leaving temporarily, or do you plan to leave the sect forever?"
Yang Xiong's face revealed a hint of conflict: "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will always be my home, and I'm willing to give everything for it. But I also have my own aspirations. I hope you'll understand and support me."
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly: "Your aspiration is to establish a new sect with Yang Wudi and the others, isn't it?"
Yang Xiong was shocked: "Sect Leader, how did you know?"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled bitterly: "Everyone in Yunwu Mountain looks up to you as their leader. How could there not be something going on? Besides, your strength has grown significantly over the years, and your little group has become more evident. Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, Dragon Duke Meng Shu, and even Lin Gong—they all follow you, whether it's fighting against the Spirit Hall or forming an alliance with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. To think there's no deeper connection would be naive."
"Besides, as the leader of a sect, I've seen more than you. Your intentions are not entirely hidden from me."
Yang Xiong remained silent: "Sect Leader, I'm sorry."
Ning Fengzhi laughed: "There's no need to apologize. I've anticipated this for a while now. What are your plans moving forward?"
Yang Xiong replied: "Sect Leader, I've already established a new sect called the Body Sect."
"In the future, the Body Sect will maintain full cooperation with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. We will always be allies, and no matter what happens to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, the Body Sect will stand by your side through thick and thin."
Ning Fengzhi chuckled: "Do you mean an alliance like the current top three sects, united against the Spirit Hall?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "The so-called unity among the top three sects is unreliable. There's no real connection or mutual interest between them—it's just an empty slogan."
"But the Body Sect and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect will mutually support each other, taking what we need while remaining as close as family."
Ning Fengzhi smiled: "You've thought far ahead. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is the wealthiest sect in the world and cares little for money. As for your Body Sect, it seems you won't lack skilled individuals in the future, which can compensate for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's weakness in auxiliary sects."
Yang Xiong nodded: "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect cannot lack Title Douluos, and the Body Sect cannot lack financial support. In this way, we can complement each other's weaknesses and even influence the entire soul master world."
Ning Fengzhi's expression suddenly turned serious: "How many people are currently in your Body Sect? What are your plans moving forward?"
Yang Xiong was startled again. With this question, Ning Fengzhi had essentially acknowledged the status of the Body Sect. However, it also meant there would now be some distance between them—Yang Xiong would no longer be at the core of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
After careful thought, Yang Xiong replied: "The Body Sect has five elder members: Lin Gong, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, and Dragon Duke. Additionally, Zhao Wuji serves as a guest elder, and Oscar will be the vice-leader of the sect. This includes all their family members and everyone from the Body Academy."
"There's one more thing—the Body Academy will undergo large-scale expansion. All four elemental academies will merge into the Body Academy."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted slightly, and he sighed deeply: "It seems your Body Sect has been in the works for quite some time. You've clearly planned everything meticulously—skilled members, potential recruits, finances, and even the new sect headquarters. You've thought of everything."
"But have you considered what to do about your family? I doubt you'll be able to convince Yang Lin and Sun Yu to leave the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."
Yang Xiong quickly responded: "Sect Leader, my parents will stay here according to their wishes. They'll likely remain in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and I hope you'll look after them."
Ning Fengzhi nodded: "It seems you've truly planned everything. Where will the Body Sect be located?"
Yang Xiong's expression turned grave: "I plan to establish the sect in Thunderclap Gorge. It's an ideal place for cultivation, with treacherous terrain that's easy to defend but difficult to attack."
Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted slightly: "No wonder. So you're planning to set up your sect in Thunderclap Gorge. It's indeed a great location—perhaps even better than the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. No wonder the Agility Clan began focusing on that area after the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's destruction, and even the Defense Clan started sending experts to Thunderclap Gorge."
"Of course, you probably don't need the support of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect anymore. After all, you must have anticipated Xue Qinghe's coup and prepared accordingly, even seizing the opportunity to gain significant benefits."
"It seems you've already developed the mindset of a sect leader, thinking even further ahead than I have."
This time, Ning Fengzhi truly felt blindsided. The disciple he had poured his heart into nurturing, Xue Qinghe, turned out to be an imposter. Ning Fengzhi had been too closely tied to Xue Qinghe in the past, to the point that even Emperor Xue Ye grew wary of him.
If Ning Fengzhi had truly supported this fake Xue Qinghe, the Tian Dou Imperial Family might have faced irreversible ruin. Even after the coup ended, Ning Fengzhi only received a symbolic noble title and no longer maintained the close cooperation with the Tian Dou Imperial Family as before. This was undoubtedly due to Emperor Xue Ye's lingering suspicions.
Ning Fengzhi sighed: "The Tian Dou Palace coup dealt a severe blow to the Tian Dou Imperial Family. Not only did their subordinate soul master legions suffer heavy losses, but they also lost their sole heir. On the other hand, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect gained some benefits, but the true beneficiary is you."
"Your Body Sect not only played a key role in saving the emperor but also nominally secured Thunderclap Gorge. Moreover, you've reaped immense hidden benefits."
Yang Xiong remained silent. He had foreseen the Tian Dou Palace coup and made preparations to maximize his gains.
When the coup erupted, Yang Xiong initially planned to send Ning Rongrong away and act alone.
However, Ning Rongrong was deeply concerned for Yang Xiong and insisted on staying by his side, naturally aware of his actions.
As chaos erupted in Tian Dou City, especially within the Tian Dou Palace, Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong disguised themselves in black and secretly infiltrated the palace.
During this time, Yang Xiong didn't bother checking on Xue Qinghe's situation. Instead, he directly raided the Tian Dou Imperial Treasury, claiming its contents as his own.
The treasury was filled with countless treasures, heavily guarded, and nearly impossible for ordinary people to breach.
But Yang Xiong, wielding a single sword, violently broke into the treasury and claimed everything inside.
The treasury contained vast amounts of gold soul coins and various precious items. The value of the gold soul coins alone reached tens of billions, with countless rare herbs, medicinal plants, and even spirit bones. Unfortunately, most of the spirit bones were of relatively low age, with only a few ten-thousand-year spirit bones among them.
As for how he transported the treasury's contents, it was simple. Yang Xiong had prepared numerous large storage-type soul tools and the massive Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which allowed him to sweep the treasury clean.
This was one reason Yang Xiong arrived late during the Tian Dou Palace events. Rather than engaging in a grueling battle with Qian Renxue from the start, he chose to prepare for his own benefit. With the resources from the Tian Dou Imperial Treasury, the Body Sect would lack nothing for decades, even centuries, to come.
Building a sect requires enormous resources, especially one at the level of the top three sects. The costs are astronomical, including not only ordinary structures but also simulated environments and operational expenses. Yang Xiong couldn't afford to rely solely on the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
After a long silence, Ning Fengzhi continued: "Xiao Xiong, you've planned not only the future of the Body Sect but even the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Under your vision, both sects can thrive. But have you thought about Rongrong? How will you and Rongrong continue your relationship?"
Yang Xiong fell silent. Ning Rongrong had always been someone he struggled to face. Given the current situation, she was destined to become the next leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, while he would lead the Body Sect. Would they even have time to interact in the future? How could they balance personal feelings with their responsibilities to their respective sects?
"Sect Leader, Rongrong is the woman I love most in my life. I'm willing to give everything for her—even my life if necessary."
Ning Fengzhi sighed: "Very well. How you handle things with Rongrong is your responsibility. Just don't let her down."
Yang Xiong quickly responded: "Thank you, Sect Leader, for your understanding. I promise I won't let Rongrong down, nor the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."
At this moment, Yang Xiong finally felt a weight lift from his shoulders. Ning Fengzhi had always treated him exceptionally well, allowing him unrestricted access to the sect's resources—a kindness he could never repay.
Yang Xiong knew that establishing the Body Sect would surely hurt Ning Fengzhi and might even strain their relationship. Now, with Ning Fengzhi's approval, he finally felt at ease.
Ning Fengzhi seemed to recall something: "By the way, there's one more thing. Did you tell Tang Yuehua that you know Tang Chen's whereabouts? What's your purpose in doing so? You must understand Tang Chen's influence in the soul master world."
Yang Xiong shook his head: "Sect Leader, though I know Tang Chen's whereabouts, unfortunately, he's now half-man, half-ghost. Even the Hao Tian Sect can't restore him. Therefore, Tang Chen won't pose any threat to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."
"As for the Hao Tian Sect, it remains to be seen whether they'll choose to emerge for the sake of Tang Chen."
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