Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Thunder Dragon, A Century of Glory

Chapter 111 Mystery is the driving force behind curiosity

"The Spirit Hall's ambition to annex the two great empires and dominate the continent is now crystal clear."

"When the nest is overturned, can any eggs remain intact?" Xue Qinghe had already said everything he wanted to say. He looked quietly at Yun Yibai, waiting for his reply.

Yang Wudi and Ning Fengzhi naturally wouldn't interfere in the conversation between the two young people.

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"Your Highness, I appreciate your sincerity, but cooperation is not a trivial matter," Yun Yibai said slowly.

"Throughout the world, which forces form alliances or split apart without driven by self-interest? The two great empires and the Spirit Hall are no exception!"

"What can our Martial Arts Academy gain by cooperating with the Heavenly Dou Empire?" Yun Yibai asked bluntly. They had some significant trump cards at their disposal.

Xue Qinghe nodded. If they didn't fight for their interests, then there would be a real problem. "I plan to cooperate in two ways: first, resource sharing. The royal family will provide you with the rare resources you need for cultivation, including but not limited to soul bone resources; second, joint resistance against external enemies. Faced with the increasingly rampant Spirit Hall, we can unite."

"However, if you can defeat the Spirit Hall and win the championship in this Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies, then my Heaven Dou Empire will present Martial Extreme Academy with a valuable gift as a token of our sincerity!"

"Your Highness thinks too highly of us!"

"Captain Yun, you're too modest!"

"Martial Arts Academy is arguably the strongest advanced Soul Master academy team I've ever seen in the competition."

Then Xue Qinghe said leisurely, "Three Soul Kings and four Soul Masters, this lineup is enough to rival the Spirit Hall's participating team."

"I'll say it again: although your academy has His Majesty Dugu, I still value the members of Martial Extreme Academy more." Of course I value them. If these promising Title Douluo talents grow up smoothly, Martial Extreme Academy will surpass the three upper sects.

Xue Qinghe already knew the information about the seven people from Martial Arts Academy by heart. It would be very difficult for them to poach these seven from Martial Arts Academy, because although Martial Arts Academy was just an academy, its backing and resources were considerable!

"We hope your esteemed institution will give this matter serious consideration!"

"Qinghe, you've seen him up close now, what do you think?"

"Teacher, in my opinion, he doesn't seem like a member of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan at all. Although he has that domineering aura, he is more shrewd than the other members of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan."

"Today's trip has confirmed my previous suspicions; the Martial Arts Academy was indeed established with him at its center."

"Whether it's Dugu Bo or the three major sect leaders with single attributes, it was because he played a bridging role that these forces were united."

"Moreover, his ability to integrate these diverse and complex forces into a powerful force is itself a remarkable ability."

"It is indeed rare on this continent for someone his age to have such shrewdness and wisdom."

"It's best to be friends with such people, but if they become enemies, they must be eradicated without hesitation."

"Hmm!" Ning Fengzhi smiled with satisfaction.

"Qinghe, your observation is very meticulous."

"However, Qinghe, have you noticed that Yang Wudi's behavior today is rather unusual?"

Ning Fengzhi continued, "Yang Wudi is a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse. Such a person is already among the strongest below the Title Douluo level. Title Douluos cannot be insulted, and Soul Douluos also have their own pride."

"However, Yun Yibai of the Martial Arts Academy also offended Yang Wudi in many ways today, but Yang Wudi showed no signs of being angry."

"This sign proves that Yang Wudi is already familiar with Yun Yibai's actions."

"Even a Soul Douluo like Yang Wudi is making Yun Yibai look better."

"This Yun Yibai is truly an extraordinary figure. What is it about him that has earned the trust of a Title Douluo and three single-attribute sect masters?"

Ning Fengzhi's words confirmed Xue Qinghe's conjecture: Yun Yibai was the hidden core figure of the Martial Arts Academy.

After Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi left, only Yang Wudi and Yun Yibai remained in the room.

"Young Yi Bai, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire is no simple character. He may be more shrewd and adept at political maneuvering than his father, Emperor Xue Ye."

"Senior Yang, Xue Qinghe is indeed very powerful, but we are just an advanced Soul Master academy, aren't we?"

"Our goal is not to seize power from his Heaven Dou Empire. He may intend to dominate the continent, but our goal is to become the top advanced soul master academy on the entire continent. We want to become an academy with a prestigious reputation in the soul master world, like the Spirit Hall. There is no clear point of conflict between us and him."

"As long as the Spirit Hall doesn't dominate the continent, it's not a problem for us."

Yang Wudi: "The Crown Prince of the Heavenly Dou Empire has taken the initiative to approach us, which coincides with our pre-planned strategy. Originally, we should have been the ones going to them, but now they've come to us."

"Hehehe, Senior Yang, the subtle difference between actively exposing oneself and being inadvertently revealed by others is like the difference between heaven and earth."

"Actively exposing yourself is tantamount to completely revealing yourself to everyone. The mysterious mist that originally enveloped you will instantly vanish without a trace. In this way, you will be like a star that has lost its protection. Although you are still bright, you will have lost the profound and distant feeling that inspires imagination."

"But it's completely different when it's revealed by others. As that veil of mystery is slowly lifted, every little detail revealed is enough to arouse people's deepest curiosity and desire, making them want to go further and explore the truth hidden behind the veil."

"Let me use another analogy. This process of being revealed is like viewing a famous painting. At first, you may only be able to see a part of it, but as your gaze gradually deepens, every detail and every color in the painting seems to come alive, slowly blooming before the viewer's eyes, making people intoxicated, yearning, and even awe-inspiring."

"The reason I didn't advocate actively announcing the academy before was to maintain this sense of mystery. But when our Martial Arts Academy shows a glimpse of its splendor, these powerful forces can't help but take notice."

"Your analogy is quite eloquent!"

"But you're quite the sly one, aren't you! I knew you'd made such a big promise to Old Rhino, Old White Crane, and me, and then just stayed put. Turns out you were waiting here all along! Hahahaha!"

"Good, it seems that the Spirit Hall's actions have also drawn the ire of the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Hmph! Spirit Hall, those who commit many evil deeds will surely perish!"

(End of this chapter)