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

Chapter 68 You say sects are inferior to academies?

"Moreover, this honor does not belong to you alone. The granddaughter of His Majesty Dugu, the genius boy Oscar with innate full soul power of the food type, and Feng Xiaotian with innate full soul power whom you found with great effort some time ago, each of them has the enormous potential to break through to the title of Douluo."

"Imagine a sect with so many talented young people; their future achievements will be limitless. How could I not be tempted by such a sect?"

Niu Gao's words made a lot of sense. He wasn't just speaking to Yang Wudi and Yun Yibai, but also to himself.

After all, most of what he said was just speculation about the future; until the speculation becomes reality, it's all just wishful thinking.

For Niu Gao, this was a gamble. He had already decided which side to bet on, and this was just a way of convincing himself.

"It seems you've thought this through all along, old rhinoceros. You've been using sign language with me all this time, and I thought you didn't really agree, which is why I called Yun Yibai over."

"But since you've agreed, can we go ask the old gorilla and the old white bird again?"

Niu Gao nodded, "I think we can ask. After all, the four of our single-attribute clans are the strongest when united. We've been partners for so many years."

"..." The two of them had completely ignored Yun Yibai.

"Cough cough cough!" Yun Yi clenched his white hand into a fist and put it to his mouth.

"Hey kid, what else do you want?"

"Clan Chief Yang, Clan Chief Niu, in fact, I don't really recommend establishing a sect in the current situation."

"Oh? Kid, what you just said contradicts what you said before!" Yang Wudi waited for Yun Yibai to continue. He wasn't afraid to spar with Yun Yibai if anything was amiss!

"I do have the idea of ​​establishing our own power base."

"However, given the current situation, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire have each been recuperating for a hundred years. Senior Yang and Senior Niu have both settled in the Star Luo Empire for more than ten years. The two seniors should be very clear about the situation there."

"Secondly, the Spirit Hall! The Clear Sky Sect has closed its gates, and the four lower sects have frequently tried to curry favor with the Spirit Hall. Since the new Pope took office, the entire Spirit Hall has changed."

"I've reviewed the records. While the Spirit Hall was domineering and expanded its influence in the past, it has never extended its reach into the hands of so many Spirit Master factions as it does now."

"This is not a good sign." Yun Yibai's expression gradually became more serious.

"Given the current situation, if we were to establish a sect system during this period, with the presence of two seniors and Senior Dugu, there would definitely be many soul masters who would join us, and the sect's strength would be enhanced."

"However, such a high profile will definitely attract more attention from the Spirit Hall, and this special attention is extremely detrimental to a newly established sect," Yun Yibai analyzed the pros and cons of establishing a sect.

Then Yun Yibai changed the subject, "However, if we change our thinking and establish a Soul Master Academy, the situation will be very different."

"Soul Master Academies, as an indispensable force in the Soul Master world, exist primarily to cultivate the next generation of Soul Masters and pass on their knowledge and skills. Compared to sects, which are characterized by strong offensive and pioneering spirits, Soul Master Academies are more moderate and easier to be accepted."

"Sect power and academy territory and resources are irrelevant; in the eyes of soul masters on the continent today, soul master academies are merely places to train soul masters, posing no threat whatsoever to those sect power!"

Niu Gao stroked his chin. "That's true. Even we only know about the Upper Three Sects and the Lower Four Sects. We don't know much about Soul Master Academies. If you weren't going to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, I still wouldn't have bothered with you."

"The academy's influence and reputation are indeed far inferior to those of the sects."

Yun Yibai smiled gently and continued, "Sects and factions often fight endlessly for territory, resources, and status, but Soul Master Academy is different. It's more like a temple of knowledge, a cradle for Soul Masters to grow. In the eyes of the vast majority of Soul Masters on the continent today, Soul Master Academy is a place to cultivate Soul Masters and supply talent, not a threatening force. Therefore, it won't touch the sensitive nerves of those sects and factions, nor will it arouse their excessive vigilance."

"We can cleverly utilize this to conceal our power beneath the guise of the Soul Master Academy, allowing us to grow stronger in a more discreet and secure manner. This way, we can avoid excessive attention from the Spirit Hall and other sects, while secretly accumulating strength and cultivating our own elite Soul Masters."

Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi's eyes flashed with approval: "Your idea is unique and makes a lot of sense. Using the Soul Master Academy as a cover can indeed allow us to grow stronger in secret without having to expose ourselves too early."

Niu Gao pondered, "According to you, establishing a Soul Master Academy is indeed more advantageous than establishing a sect."

Yang Wudi continued, "A Soul Master Academy is still just a Soul Master Academy. It can't compare to sects like the Three Upper Sects, even if this Soul Master Academy has a Title Douluo."

"If ordinary soul master academies won't do, how about the number one advanced soul master academy on the continent?" Yun Yibai met Yang Wudi and Niu Gao's gazes head-on, a smile playing on his lips as he spoke.

"The number one advanced soul master academy on the continent?!" Yang Wudi and Niu Gao's eyes widened in shock.

Yes! Ordinary advanced soul master academies have neither fame nor sufficient power, but what about the top-tier advanced soul master academies ranked number one on the continent? Such academies are absolutely dazzling in the soul master world.

"Seniors, you have never truly understood the Advanced Soul Master Academy."

"Advanced Soul Master Academy can be responsible for simple teaching and has the simplest academy system. One dean and a few teachers are enough."

"But..." Yun Yibai changed the subject.

"Advanced Soul Master Academies can also include complex and large systems similar to sects."

"Actually, I had the idea of ​​building the continent's number one advanced soul master academy when I was thirteen years old."

"I was born of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex. To rashly establish a sect would be tantamount to betraying my clan and sect."

"But being the dean of a high-level Soul Master Academy is different. It might allow me to connect with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Clan and form a special relationship."

"Kid, stop talking nonsense and tell me your thoughts on this top-tier Soul Master Academy on the continent."

(End of this chapter)