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

Chapter 94 His Highness the Crown Prince Intends to Cooperate

"Martial Arts Academy, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul~ Hehe, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan is really interesting!" Ning Fengzhi's gaze returned to Yun Yibai on the field, a smile on his face, thinking to himself.

His eyes darted around, and it was unclear what new idea he had come up with.

Salas's gaze was similar: "If they can be used by my Spirit Hall, all the better. If they don't know what's good for them, then there's no need for them to stay!"

A dead genius is nothing!

It wasn't just Prince Snowstar.

People from the Spirit Hall, as well as those from various powerful advanced spirit master academies, have all been sent to gather intelligence on the Martial Peak Academy.

Shrek Academy.

"Xiao Gang, what do you think?" Flander looked at the Martial Arts Academy students who had not yet left the arena with a solemn expression.

Yu Xiaogang: "He's a formidable rival!"

"Furthermore, we don't know if the other side has any hidden strength like we do."

"Hmph! It must be this Martial Arts Academy that lured Oscar away." Suddenly, Flander snorted coldly.

He had a very bad impression of Martial Arts Academy. A promising student with innate full soul power, who could easily grow into a Title Douluo. To have him snatched away like that, it's no wonder he was upset.

Upon hearing Flander's words, and recalling Oscar's four spirit rings, Yu Xiaogang's expression stiffened considerably. If a food-type spirit master with innate full spirit power were still at Shrek Academy, their chances of winning would be even higher.

……

That evening, in the study of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Empire, Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe sat facing each other, with a stack of documents on the table beside them.

This document contains information about Wuji Academy and its participating students.

The document showed signs of having been tampered with, indicating that the two of them had already reviewed it.

"Qinghe, you've seen the information about the Martial Arts Academy. What's your opinion?"

How else can I watch it? I can only sit and watch.

"I never expected that a city would quietly rise up not far from our Tiandou City. What surprised me even more was that the city was an academy," Xue Qinghe said with great emotion.

He then continued, "Poison Douluo Dugu Bo, three of the four major single-attribute clans of the original Haotian Sect are also in this academy. One Title Douluo, three Soul Douluos, and quite a few Soul Saints and Soul Emperors. In terms of overall strength, this force is stronger than the other four sects."

"But I'm also a little puzzled. With such strength, why would they choose to establish an advanced soul master academy instead of creating a new sect?" It's no wonder Xue Qinghe thought this way. At this point in time, the status of an advanced soul master academy is far inferior to that of a sect.

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, adjusted his glasses, and slowly said, "Indeed, with their strength, establishing a new sect wouldn't be difficult. Moreover, establishing a sect would undoubtedly give them more freedom and resources. After all, in this era, the status of advanced soul master academies is far inferior to that of sects. Sects can have their own independently managed territory, allowing them to expand their influence and acquire more benefits and resources; while advanced soul master academies are often confined to their small area, and even if they expand, it's merely by occupying another large city."

"In terms of status, for many years, advanced soul master academies have always been subordinate to major sects, and their growth has indeed been limited."

Ning Fengzhi then changed the subject, "However, on the other hand, I do think they're very clever!"

"Establishing a sect can certainly bring many benefits, but it will also bring more trouble and conflict!" Ning Fengzhi said, his eyes becoming sharper.

"Teacher, are you referring to the suppression by the Spirit Hall?" Xue Qinghe asked after a moment of contemplation.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly: "That's right."

"Qinghe, I am a few generations older than you. I have personally witnessed the Spirit Hall under the rule of both the current and former Popes."

"During the era of the previous Pope, Qian Xunji, the Spirit Hall was powerful but relatively restrained. They focused more on secretly planning and expanding their influence."

"However, since Bibi Dong took over as Pope, the Spirit Hall's ambitions and actions have become more direct and intense."

"Take Salas's actions today, for example. Even in Qian Xunji's era, they wouldn't dare to so blatantly defy the royal family! And the Elephant Armor Academy—both the Elephant Armor Academy and the Elephant Armor Sect are now showing signs of siding with the Spirit Hall!"

"Moreover, the Spirit Hall has always viewed the major sects as a threat, especially those powerful ones. If the Martial Academy were to establish a new sect, it would likely face suppression and exclusion from the Spirit Hall."

……

"Qinghe, you don't understand sects. The struggles between sects are far more intense than those between academies. Once a sect is established, it means being drawn into this endless struggle, which may not be what those who pursue academics and cultivation want."

"Dugu Bo's unwillingness to join the Spirit Hall shows that he dislikes being tied down. Furthermore, the three major single-attribute clans each possess unique skills; they pursue expertise in alchemy, construction, and the like!"

……

"Teacher, I remember that the Po, Min, and Yu clans of Martial Arts Academy have a grudge against the Spirit Hall, right?" Xue Qinghe asked.

"Yes!"

"This is another reason why I say they are smart. If they establish a sect, the Spirit Hall will definitely pay more attention to them. The Spirit Hall's attention is not a good thing for a new force like them."

"When the status of advanced soul master academies was not as high as that of sects, the Spirit Hall would not pay much attention to such advanced soul master academies if they were established."

"I think those people from the Martial Arts Academy probably have the same idea."

After listening to Ning Fengzhi's words, Xue Qinghe nodded slightly. "Establishing an academy is an excellent choice for the Po, Min, and Yu clans, who have a grudge against the Spirit Hall."

"Teacher, do you think it's possible for me to use this Martial Arts Academy?" Xue Qinghe looked up at Ning Fengzhi.

"We are already aware of the higher-ups at Martial Arts Academy. Judging from this information, these contestants are no ordinary individuals!"

"Oscar and Yang Tai, who played today, are already two Soul Masters."

"Based on data from a few years ago, Yun Yibai, Dugu Yan, and Feng Xiaotian are definitely Soul Masters at the Soul Sect level by now."

"At the very least, Martial Arts Academy has at least five Soul Masters."

"Among all the participating teams in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, the overall strength of Martial Extreme Academy is already among the top few."

"And that's a conservative estimate."

"From this perspective, Martial Arts Academy not only possesses considerable strength now, but it is also likely to produce several Title Douluo-level powerhouses in the future."

"This resource is an important part of the strength that will enable our Heaven Dou Empire to contend with the Spirit Hall in the future."

Ning Fengzhi: "Qinghe, I am very pleased that you have such thoughts. This proves that you are already looking at things from the perspective of those in positions of authority."

"However, winning them over is by no means easy."

"If we're going to cooperate, that's certainly possible."

"You can no longer view a high-level Soul Master academy with a Title Douluo in charge as an ordinary Soul Master academy."

Whether there will be a third chapter depends on how hard I try.

(End of this chapter)