Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 117 The Emergence of the Haotian Sect

Although the Elemental Academy is now stronger than ever, Dean Huo Tianchen has warned everyone that, except for Xiao Fei, Dean Huo Tianchen, and Dean Feng Xuan, everyone else should keep a low profile and not display the strength of a Title Douluo.

Especially now, with the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and the Spirit Empire all deploying a million troops on the border, the two great empires are likely ready to go to war at any time. They are unlikely to allow the Spirit Empire to continue developing for too long.

The two sides are now just waiting for a trigger; war is imminent. If the Elemental Academy rashly reveals its full strength, it will likely be besieged by three parties.

Xiao Fei's strength is still within the range that other forces can withstand. But if nine Title Douluos suddenly appear, then this war will be over. Nobody wants to encounter the Elemental Academy with nine Title Douluos after finally winning the war.

Everyone present nodded, but inwardly they couldn't help but think: This Huo Tianchen is indeed cunning and shrewd, a real old fox.

The eight people arrived at the dean's office and found that all the pending documents on the dean's desk had been processed, and something seemed amiss within the school and college.

Everyone thought to themselves: Could it be that Dean Xiao Fei will personally subdue all the problem-makers?

At this moment, a deputy department head who was there to greet them explained in detail the new college rules set by Dean Xiaofei. He also mentioned the college-wide Soul Master Competition, which would be hosted by Dean Xiaofei.

After hearing the deputy head of the department's description, the five deans were stunned and speechless.

The five were still considering concealing the academy's strength, but Xiao Fei revealed it completely. The only thing they could still hide was the number of Soul Saints and above, including the number of Title Douluos.

Another example is the bizarre punishment scheme they come up with. When the five people put themselves in this scheme, they found it to be extremely unfair and unbearable for humans.

However, it is said that the effect is very good. Recently, the students have been as well-behaved as quails, with basically no conflicts. Instead, they are working hard to cultivate and strive to win the prize in the next competition.

Recently, the arena has been overcrowded; everyone who wants to fight has to go to the arena. And Xiao Fei actually wants to build even more arenas.

Dean Huo Tianchen suddenly remembered something: "How much did Xiao Fei spend on the rewards for this match?"

"The herbs I received as a reward were all picked from near the Lake of Life, and they're worth about ten million gold coins. This is my contribution to the academy."

"But I heard that your plan is to hold it once a year, or even once every six months? What about the expenses then?"

Xiao Fei looked at Dean Huo Tianchen with a puzzled expression: "I paid for this competition myself, so of course you'll be responsible for the rest." After saying that, Xiao Fei left without hesitation.

Upon hearing Xiao Fei's words, the five deans were utterly devastated. The academy would have to spend nearly ten million gold soul coins annually, and judging from Xiao Fei's words, he even wanted to hold the event every six months. Such a huge sum of money was going to be the death of the five deans.

The tuition fee for the Elemental Academy is only 100 gold soul coins per year. The actual number of students recruited from outside is less than four thousand, and some students are even subsidized by the academy for free.

The academy only charges 40 gold soul coins in tuition each year, and even with transfer students, it's only a million or two gold soul coins. Such a significant increase in annual expenses has nearly cost several people their lives.

Furthermore, Xiao Fei's promise to personally guide the dean has yet to be fulfilled. Instead, he has stated, "I haven't mastered the cultivation methods of each department well enough. When the deans return, they will each educate their own outstanding students."

The five deans have inadvertently increased their workload considerably.

Meanwhile, deep within a precipitous mountain peak, there was a sect, and its members were holding a meeting to discuss something. Above the sect's main gate were three imposing characters: Haotian Sect.

This was Tang Xiao, the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect, and the five elders. A gaunt old man spoke directly: "Sect leader, and everyone else, I have received the latest news that Tang San has passed the Nine Trials of the Sea God on Seagod Island and has become the successor of the Sea God. In addition, the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and the Spirit Empire have all stationed a million troops on their borders. Now is also the weakest time for the Spirit Hall. I think our Clear Sky Sect should re-emerge and demonstrate the strength of the number one sect in the world."

"Moreover, now that we've come out of seclusion, the Martial Soul Empire won't be able to take care of our Clear Sky Sect."

"In addition, within the Elemental Academy, the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan are developing very well. After the Strength Clan and the Agility Clan joined Tang San's Tang Sect, they also received strong support from the Heaven Dou Empire and are developing very well."

"Our Haotian Sect should also reappear in the world and recall our old members, otherwise we will lose our deterrent power over all sects in the world."

After the Second Elder finished speaking, the other four elders nodded, clearly agreeing to the Haotian Sect's decision to send troops out of seclusion.

Tang Xiao hesitated, saying, "Although our Clear Sky Sect is very powerful now, with six Title Douluos here alone, and Xiao San has become the successor of the Sea God, the Spirit Empire is still not to be underestimated."

"Besides, even if we come out of seclusion, the former affiliated families have been gone for 25 years, especially the four single-attribute families. After we retired, we didn't notify them, which caused each of them to suffer heavy losses, especially the Destruction Clan and the Defense Clan, which suffered more than half of their casualties. It would probably be difficult to recall them now."

An elder snorted coldly; it was none other than the Seventh Elder, Tang Lie: "Those former affiliated sects all grew and prospered because of the prestige of our Haotian Sect. Even if we did something wrong back then, it is not a reason for them to leave our Haotian Sect."

"I'll go there myself then, I don't believe they'll dare to cause trouble."

Tang Xiao looked distressed: "Seventh Elder, we can try to communicate with them, but we absolutely cannot fight them. Otherwise, we'll be making enemies for our Clear Sky Sect. The Spirit Empire is our biggest enemy right now. We can talk about other things later." Tang Xiao's expression relaxed a little when he saw Tang Lie nod.

The six also discussed some details, including future foreign policy strategies.

Finally, Tang Xiao gave the order: "Elders, inform all members of the sect that, effective immediately, all members of the Clear Sky Sect will leave the mountain and return to the Soul Master world. At the same time, contact the Heaven Dou Empire to arrange a new sect for us. We will support the Heaven Dou Empire in our fight against the Spirit Empire."

The following day, news shocked the world. The Clear Sky Sect, which had withdrawn from the Soul Master world for 25 years, had returned and was calling on its former members to rejoin. At the same time, the Clear Sky Sect displayed its astonishing strength and resources: its sect leader, Tang Xiao, possessed a Soul Power level of 97, and all five elders were Title Douluo.

The world was shaken.

The Spirit Empire, Spirit City.

Empress Bibi Dong, holding her scepter and with a furious expression, arrived at the Hall of Worship, directly knocking away even the Soul Masters who tried to stop her.

Inside the Hall of Offerings, a colossal figure stood on a high platform, while six others stood below, each possessing immense power. These were none other than Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall, and the other six Elders. All the Elders were at or above level 96, with Qian Daoliu reaching level 99.

Emperor Bibi Dong glared at the figure on the high platform: "Look at the mess you've made! The Clear Sky Sect has now emerged from seclusion with a total of 6 Title Douluos, and Tang Xiao is already level 97. They have already declared their support for the Heaven Dou Empire and are fighting against my Spirit Empire. This is all your fault."

The figure on the high platform sighed softly: "Our Hall of Offerings will intervene when necessary."

"Haotian Sect, Tang Chen, what a pity!"

(End of this chapter)