Chapter 224: Chapter 224: The Dynamics of Three Parties
After the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and his group left the Heavenly Academy, everyone went to stay in Monet City. After a brief exchange of pleasantries between the parties, they each returned to their respective places of residence.
Among the members of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao took out the Earth Origin Fruit and asked Tang San, "Xiao San, will this Earth Origin Fruit really heal your father's injuries?"
Tang San nodded with a look of hope in his eyes, "The Earth Origin Fruit is said to be formed by absorbing the power of the earth, and it has powerful healing properties. No matter what kind of injury it is, it can heal completely. However, besides healing, it has no other effects. This fruit should be able to fully heal my father's injuries."
Tang Xiao nodded, "That's good, at least Brother Hao has hope now."
Tang San became slightly serious and spoke, "Uncle, since Heavenly Academy already has an Earth Origin Fruit, they should have other treasures as well. Although this Earth Origin Fruit is not a Immortal herb, it is still a very rare medicinal material. Plus, they previously took out the miraculous Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum. They may have even real Immortal herbs. Why not ask them to bring out something better?"
Tang Xiao shook his head, "This situation today has already exhausted the last bit of goodwill from Clear Sky Sect. If we ask for anything next time, they probably won't pay attention to us. Moreover, if there is a conflict, both sides will go straight to war."
"But Uncle, you are a 97th rank Title Douluo, and the Sword Douluo is also a 97th rank Title Douluo. Heavenly Academy only has three newly promoted Title Douluos. Your strength is much greater than theirs."
"Xiao San, you're mistaken. I observed carefully just now. Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo are probably already around 94th rank. Moreover, Yang Podi, although he only revealed his killing intent once, I suspect he is also a Title Douluo. Furthermore, Yang Wudi's son, Yang Zhen Tian, when Yang Potian revealed his killing intent, his soul power fluctuated abnormally. He is likely a Title Douluo as well."
"Heavenly Academy now has five Title Douluos. If we truly take action, I'm afraid that aside from me and Sword Douluo, no one else will be able to escape."
"Moreover, we have already severed ties with the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan. They even gave us spiritual herbs. If we take action to seize them, the prestige of Clear Sky Sect will be gone forever."
"Additionally, there is another point. If they manage to escape even one person, whether it's Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, or even the Heaven Dou Empire, anyone below Title Douluo Can be eliminated."
Tang San was somewhat confused, "Could this be true? Does Heavenly Academy have such power?"
Tang Xiao sighed, "Dugu Bo Heavenly Academy of is a rare Poison Attribute Title Douluo. He can cause large-scale poisonings, and anyone below Title Douluo has little chance of resisting him. Additionally, the Breaking family is skilled in poison making, and the poison they create is difficult to defend against. This may also be the reason why the Spirit Hall has allowed them to live in peace and hasn't dared to act against them."
"Heavenly Academy might not be able to defeat us or Spirit Hall in battle, but they can eliminate everyone below Title Douluo, and in this situation, who would dare to act first?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San fell silent. At his current rank of Soul Emperor, he was still too far from a Title Douluo, and if poisoned, he would likely have no escape.
Tang Xiao spoke seriously, "Xiao San, I know you respect your teacher, but sometimes basic courtesy is necessary. If Sword Douluo and I weren't both present today, this matter might not have been so easy to resolve."
Tang San seemed very unwilling, "Uncle, are we just going to let this slide? The Breaking Clan and the Defense clan were once just our Clear Sky Sect's subordinate families. Are we really going to let them go free like this?"
Tang Xiao's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, "Xiao San, I don't know why you think this way. We should never make more enemies than we already have. Our original plan was to make Heavenly Academy our ally to fight against the Spirit Hall, but now it seems like everything is impossible."
"The world of soul masters is always ruled by strength. Based on Heavenly Academy's current power, they will never be anyone's subordinate. No force would dare to force them either. This is also why they can remain independent without being bothered by anyone."
Tang San's expression turned somewhat grim, "But many of their disciples died at the hands of Spirit Hall in the past. Have they really forgotten their hatred?"
Tang Xiao shook his head, "In the battle against Spirit Hall in the past, the Breaking Clan lost over three hundred people, and the Defense Clan lost over four hundred. Though Spirit Hall was the one who struck, we Clear Sky Sect abandoned them, leaving them to be slaughtered by Spirit Hall. They may hate Spirit Hall, but they probably hate Clear Sky Sect even more."
Tang San quickly asked, "But how could Tai tan and Bai He, two veterans, let go of their hatred for Clear Sky Sect and rejoin?"
Tang Xiao's expression changed slightly, "I've already told you, the world of soul masters is always ruled by strength. If the Strength Clan and the Speed Clan had more Title Douluos and developed well, how could they possibly be content to remain subordinate to Clear Sky Sect?"
Tang Hao spoke up at this moment, "Xiao San, remember that the world of soul masters is always ruled by strength.Clear Sky Sect fell into such a miserable state because of lack of strength. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family was also destroyed because of the same reason."
Tang San seemed unwilling but nodded silently. Eventually, he spoke, "Dad, Uncle, how could Yang Potian be so powerful? He's probably not even twenty-five, but he's already reached the strength of a Title Douluo?"
Tang Hao thought for a moment before answering, "I don't know why his strength grew so fast. When I went to the Slaughter City, the Slaughter King told me that Yang Potian had passed the trial of the Slaughter City and had gone through the Hell Road, gaining the Killing God domain. Xiao San, if you don't have any special circumstances, try not to provoke him. Anyone who has gained the Killing God domain is extremely decisive and ruthless."
Tang Xiao immediately interjected, "Brother Hao, you should eat the Earth Origin Fruit now."
Tang Hao's face darkened, "Big Brother, I'm sorry for the sect. This Earth Origin Fruit was exchanged using the last bit of goodwill between our Clear Sky Sect and them."
"Brother Hao, now Clear Sky Sect needs you. Only if you recover your strength quickly can you continue to contribute to the sect," Tang Xiao said.
Tang San quickly added, "Dad, just take the Earth Origin Fruit now. We'll deal with everything else later."
Tang Hao hesitated for a moment but eventually swallowed the Earth Origin Fruit.
After swallowing the Earth Origin Fruit, Tang Hao felt his injuries rapidly recovering, even some hidden injuries were healing. "Big Brother, Xiao San, this Earth Origin Fruit is truly a spiritual medicine. I estimate that within a month or two, my body will fully recover, and we won't have to fear any other forces."
At the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Ning Rongrong were sitting together. Ning Rongrong seemed much more mature than before, as if the battle at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had removed her childishness.
Ning Fengzhi looked a bit puzzled, "Sword Uncle, what do you think about today's situation? Is something wrong?"
Sword Douluo shook his head solemnly, "Today's situation is very unusual. I estimate that Yang Podi has already reached Title Douluo, and from Yang Zhen Tian's reaction, he should also be a Title Douluo. The Breaking Clan must have obtained a huge treasure."
Ning Fengzhi also became serious, "In just twenty years, the Breaking Clan has produced three Title Douluos. Adding Niu Gao from the Defense Clan, they have indeed obtained a huge opportunity."
"Fengzhi, what should we do now? Yang Podi has always kept a low profile, and his strength may already be equal to mine, or even stronger. If we act today, I'm afraid we'll have very few who can leave alive."
Ning Fengzhi thought for a while before answering, "According to the information we've gathered over the years, Yang Podi and his group should have gone to Vast Sea City four and a half years ago, then sailed out to Sea God Island. They probably obtained a great opportunity there."
"Now, Heavenly Academy's strength has surpassed ours at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. We'll discuss how to deal with it after visiting them tomorrow. Even Spirit Hall hasn't taken action against them, so we should avoid making enemies."
At this moment, Ning Rongrong spoke suddenly, "Dad, Sword Grandpa, I want to visit Lingling and Yanyan tomorrow."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, "That's fine. You should just interact with them as ordinary friends and avoid discussing sect matters or anything related to power struggles."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's puzzled expression, Ning Fengzhi added, "Among the six people from Yang Podi's group, everything is led by Yang Podi. No one can change the stance of the other five. If you talk too much about sect grudges, it will only make them dislike you."
Ning Fengzhi was indeed a person with great tact. Especially as a Soul Sage supporting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, his experience and emotional intelligence were far beyond that of others.
As for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, after waiting in the room for a while, suddenly a shadow flashed across the room. It was the Ghost Douluo, and of course, there were two Title Douluo beside him—Snake Spear and Porcupinefish Douluo.
Xue Qinghe seemed a bit displeased: "Ghost Douluo, why are you only here now?"
Ghost Douluo hurriedly saluted: "Young Master, I was discovered."
Xue Qinghe seemed to become a bit more serious: "How is that possible? Even Sword Douluo and Tang Xiao didn't detect you. Who discovered you?"
"Yang Podi."
After Ghost Douluo mentioned Yang Podi's name, he detailed everything that had happened, including the warning Yang Podi had given him.
Xue Qinghe's expression darkened: "So, according to you, the Heavenly Academy already has five Title Douluo. Especially Yang Podi, who is only 24 years old, and he's already a Title Douluo?"
Although Ghost Douluo was a bit frightened, he still spoke up: "Indeed, Yang Podi is at least a Title Douluo by now, and his speed is extremely fast and strange. He could probably have caught me."
Hearing this, Xue Qinghe could only smile bitterly and shake his head: "I didn't expect that in just over ten years, Yang Podi has reached this level, and they've even hidden a Yang Zhentian. Looks like I've wasted too much time."
"Ghost Douluo, go inform that woman and my grandfather. I need to complete the mission as soon as possible; there's no time to waste. Also, what's the status of the six Worships? How are their injuries recovering?"
Ghost Douluo quickly replied: "The six Worships have all recovered and can provide support to Young Master at any time."
Xue Qinghe nodded: "Please have a few Worships secretly head to Heaven Dou City. My final plan might be quite difficult, so it's best if my grandfather comes personally. Tang Hao should be close to recovery, and he's a major enemy of my Spirit Hall."
"As for Yang Podi and Spirit Hall's small transactions, as long as both sides carry them out normally, there's no need for our people to harm Elder Ye Renxin."
"By the way, is there any way to test Yang Podi's exact soul power level?"
Ghost Douluo shook his head: "Yang Podi has always been elusive and rarely fights. However, I estimate he is at least level 95; otherwise, it would be hard for him to see through me and keep up with my speed."
After hearing this, Xue Qinghe fell silent, and his face seemed to become even more intricate.
Since Clear Sky Sect moved near Heaven Dou City, Xue Qinghe had felt immense pressure. Snake Spear Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo also dared not act recklessly, and the plan to poison Emperor Xue Ye had been forced to pause.
Now, hearing that Yang Podi had advanced to Title Douluo before him, surpassing him by a large realm, he suddenly felt immense pressure. He also realized that he could no longer waste time here; otherwise, the gap between them would only grow larger.
Xue Qinghe thought carefully and realized that his innate soul power of level 20 had become a joke. Even though he had obtained the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower from Yang Podi, which had significantly improved both his soul power and flames, he had barely reached the Soul Douluo level. Compared to five years ago during the Soul Master Competition, the gap had only become wider.