"Hehe, this is also within the controllable range." Li Xun could only pretend to look innocent.
Ning Fengzhi felt a chill run down his spine: "For the time being, you all should stay within the sect and not go anywhere."
These three children—one was his precious daughter, one was his disciple, and the other was exceptionally talented. If anything happened to any of them, he would be heartbroken. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School couldn't afford such a loss either.
"Teacher, there's actually one more thing," Li Xun said with a mysterious smile. "If you don't let me go out, then you'll have to go instead."
"What is it?"
Li Xun immediately explained the chain restaurant plan: "For the Platinum Bishop and Cardinal level, to avoid any mishaps, we'll need to personally visit them."
"Xiao Xun, are you trying to tie these people to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
Ning Fengzhi stared at the map on the table, deep in thought: "That might be a bit unrealistic. These people have reached their positions not just because of their strength, but also because they are well-versed in the struggles for power."
"Once they sense any risk, they will turn their backs faster than anyone else. They won't do anything to oppose the Spirit Hall."
"Teacher, why does your way of thinking always lean towards opposing the Spirit Hall? Our original goal wasn't to overthrow the Spirit Hall by force, was it?"
Li Xun tapped the map lightly with his finger: "The reason I'm using interests to connect these people is simply to ensure that we have some manpower available after we join the Spirit Hall."
"Even if only one out of ten remains, it's still better than having to develop connections when the time comes."
"Haha, Teacher is just too used to treating the Spirit Hall as an imaginary enemy and hasn't shifted his mindset yet," Ning Fengzhi chuckled awkwardly, carefully putting away the map. "For the next few days, you should stay within the sect and not go anywhere. I'll handle the rest."
"Alright, I could use some rest anyway."
Such trivial matters were cumbersome and could easily delay cultivation. Li Xun's original intention was for Ning Fengzhi to take over this task. Now that everything was proceeding according to his plan, he stretched lazily and walked out the door.
Time flew by, and two years passed in the blink of an eye.
"Ugh—"
Blood flowed like winding streams from the bodies of the seven Evil God Team members who had been riddled with arrows from the Zhuge Divine Crossbow.
Ye Lingling and Oscar, witnessing this scene, barely managed to hold back their nausea and quickly left the Battle Spirit Stage.
It wasn't just them. Even the audience in the stands, as well as Yu Tianheng, Tang San, and the others, were completely stunned. Some had even fainted in terror.
Yu Tianheng trembled as he lifted the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, staring at its cold bowstring. He hadn't expected Tang San to possess such a powerful weapon.
As the announcer declared Shrek Academy's successful challenge against a higher-level opponent, the crowd snapped out of their daze.
The Soul Arena erupted in chaos. Accusations and curses filled the air, and some timid civilians screamed in fear.
But all of this had nothing to do with Shrek Academy, as they had already retreated backstage.
Tang San walked over to Xiao Wu and gently embraced her trembling figure.
"Xiao San, we've killed people!" Dai Mubai's voice was hoarse, his face pale, yet a flicker of inexplicable excitement flashed in his eyes.
Since losing his dignity as a man, this was the first time he had felt a sense of pleasure. It was a strange sensation, one that made him tremble uncontrollably.
"Yes, we killed people," Tang San said, not noticing Dai Mubai's unusual state, as he comforted Xiao Wu.
Although he was also shaken, having lived two lives, his mental resilience far surpassed that of an ordinary person.
Thinking back to the scene in Suotuo City where he and Xiao Wu had been defeated, his gaze gradually hardened: "But Teacher said that the Evil God Team is full of ruthless individuals, and their deaths are no loss."
The third principle of the Profound Heaven Treasure Record states that if someone is confirmed as an enemy and there is a way to kill them, then show no mercy.
"But this was in the arena," Ye Lingling felt as if her gallbladder was about to be vomited out: "They were fighting for their lives to earn money, and we came here purely to kill them."
"Hmph! As Soul Masters, killing is something you must face. If you don't learn to adapt now, how will you handle unexpected situations in the future?"
Grandmaster walked up to Ye Lingling with a cold expression: "Do you want to wait until you're on the battlefield and vomit in front of the enemy? Like Oslo, who died at the hands of a Soul Beast?"
"All Soul Masters grow by stepping on the blood of their enemies. If you really think about it, what's the difference between an enemy and a Soul Beast? Why aren't you this agitated when hunting Soul Beasts? Are the lives of Soul Beasts not lives?"
"And I can almost certainly tell you that every high-level Soul Master has blood on their hands." After saying this, Grandmaster flicked his sleeve and left without paying any attention to the Shrek Eight Monsters present.
Hearing Grandmaster's outrageous words, Ye Lingling widened her eyes, looking at Yu Xiaogang in disbelief.
The others also exchanged glances, standing still.
"Grandmaster, I thought you were joking earlier. I didn't expect you to really make these kids kill. Isn't the impact too much for them?"
Zhao Wuji was currently dividing the spoils with Flender. This time, their bets had truly paid off, and each of them had made a hefty profit. Hearing Grandmaster's footsteps, he asked without looking up.
"This is a test for them. After all, their opponents will only get stronger in the future." A smile appeared on Grandmaster's stiff face: "Their talents are indeed top-notch on the continent, but it's not enough. There are others with such talents. If these kids want to stand out among them, they need some strong medicine."
"Alright, then let's proceed as you suggest." Zhao Wuji sighed lightly and looked up at Flender: "Dean, are we really going to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy this time? I remember that little monster who gave Tang San and the others a hard beating is in that academy."
"And Mubai..."
"Hmph! What's there to fear? Can the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School really dominate Heavenly Dou?" Flender snorted coldly, taking the opportunity to grab more Gold Soul Coins from the table: "The Heavenly Dou Academy is under the royal family's jurisdiction. Even the Spirit Hall can't interfere, not to mention we have Yu Tianheng, the heir of the Blue Lightning Tyrant School."
"I've already discussed with Tianheng and Mubai, we can just go ahead. Besides, we're only going for an exchange, not to join them. If we can find an opportunity for Xiao San and the others to have a match with Li Xun, that would be best. It might just help resolve Mubai's inner conflict."
After Flender finished speaking, his gaze inadvertently glanced at Yu Xiaogang.
If it weren't for the news that Erlong was in Heavenly Dou City and had established a Blue Tyrant Advanced Spirit Master Academy, he would never have considered going to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. This trip to Heavenly Dou City was merely an excuse to get Yu Xiaogang to the Blue Lightning Academy.
Ah! Erlong, this is all I can do for you. I hope this time you can help Xiaogang resolve his inner conflicts. Flender sighed inwardly.
Seeing the two of them so nonchalant, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but feel irritated: "Hmph! I don't know what you've been doing all these years? You didn't put effort into managing and upgrading the facilities of a perfectly good academy, and you didn't even secure the registration qualification for a kingdom or empire's academy. As a result, Shrek Academy doesn't have the qualification to participate in the Soul Master Competition."
"But going there might be good, knowing your enemy and yourself ensures you are invincible in a hundred battles."
"Hehe."
To avoid further complications, Flender gave Yu Xiaogang a sheepish smile and didn't argue.
At the foot of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy mountain.
"Ye Lingling, are you sure this entire mountain belongs to the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy?" Flender was somewhat incredulous.
He had always been very proud of the Shrek Academy he founded, believing that no other academy could be much better than his own.
At most, they might have larger grounds and more luxurious buildings.
But the fact that an entire mountain could be used as an academy truly shocked him.
"Dean, there's also a forest behind and a lake at the left foot of the mountain, all within the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy's domain."
Returning to a familiar place, Ye Lingling gradually became more lively.
"It's nothing special, just a larger place with a better environment. What strong individuals have they cultivated? Although our place is small, we have many monsters."
Flender composed himself, seeing Ye Lingling so enthusiastic about the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, he felt quite indignant.
"I'll take you up the mountain." Ye Lingling had been at Shrek for quite some time and knew the temperaments and dispositions of these teachers well. She quickly changed the subject to avoid meaningless arguments.
Because she knew, even if she w
as right, the final winner would certainly not be herself.
Better save some energy for what's coming next.
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