LRAB Chapter 224 Three-Party Dynamics
Chapter 224 Three-Party Dynamics
Chapter 224 Tripartite Dynamics
After Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and his entourage left Tianxing Academy, they all stayed in Monet City. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they all returned to their respective residences.
Among the Haotian Sect members, Tang Xiao took out the Earth Origin Fruit and asked Tang San, "Little San, can this Earth Origin Fruit really heal your father's injuries?"
Tang San nodded, seemingly filled with longing: "The Earth Origin Fruit is said to be formed by absorbing the power of the earth and has extremely strong healing abilities. It can heal any kind of injury, but it has no other effects besides healing. This Earth Origin Fruit should be able to completely heal my father's injuries."
Tang Xiao nodded: "That's good, now Brother Hao is saved too."
Tang San spoke with a somewhat serious tone: "Uncle, since Tianxing Academy possesses a Diyuan Fruit, they must have other treasures as well. Although this Diyuan Fruit isn't a celestial herb, it's still an extremely precious medicinal material. Add to that the Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum they brought out before, and they might have even more genuine celestial herbs on them. Why not ask them to bring out even better ones?"
Tang Xiao shook his head: "Today's situation has exhausted the last bit of goodwill of our Haotian Sect. If we ask for anything again next time, I'm afraid they will ignore us. Moreover, if there is a conflict, the two sides will directly come to blows."
"But Uncle, you are a level 97 Title Douluo, and Senior Sword Douluo is also a level 97 Title Douluo. Tianxing Academy only has three newly entered Title Douluos. Your strength is much stronger than theirs."
"Xiao San, you're wrong. I just observed carefully, and Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo are estimated to be at level 94. In addition, although Yang Podi only showed his killing intent once, he is probably already a Title Douluo. Furthermore, Yang Wudi's son, Yang Zhentian, also had abnormal fluctuations in his soul power the moment Yang Podi showed his killing intent, so he is probably already a Title Douluo as well."
"Tianxing Academy currently has five Title Douluos. If we really make a move, I'm afraid that apart from me and Sword Douluo, no one here will escape."
"Besides, we have already severed all ties with the Po Clan and the Yu Clan. They even gave us spiritual medicine. If we were to actually try to steal it, the prestigious reputation of the Haotian Sect would be ruined forever."
"There is another point. If even one of them manages to escape this time, then whether it is the Haotian Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, or even the Heaven Dou Empire, I'm afraid all those below the Title Douluo level will be wiped out."
Tang San was puzzled upon hearing this: "That's impossible, is Tianxing Academy really that powerful?"
Tang Xiao couldn't help but sigh: "Dugu Bo of Tianxing Academy is a rare poison-attribute Title Douluo who can cause widespread poisoning. Below the Title Douluo level, no one has much resistance against him. In addition, the Po clan is good at refining poisons, and the poisons they refine are hard to defend against. This is probably why the Spirit Hall lets them live peacefully and dares not attack them casually."
"Tianxing Academy might not be able to defeat us and the Spirit Hall at the title level, but it can reduce other forces to only title level douluos. In that situation, who would dare to take the initiative to attack?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San fell silent. He was only a Soul Emperor at the moment, far from being a Title Douluo. If he were truly poisoned, he would likely face certain death.
Tang Xiao spoke up somewhat seriously: "Xiao San, I know you respect your teacher, but sometimes you still need to have basic manners. If Sword Douluo and I hadn't been here today, this matter probably wouldn't have been so easy to resolve."
Tang San seemed extremely unwilling: "Uncle, are we just going to let this go? The Po and Yu clans were merely affiliated families of our Clear Sky Sect before. Are we just going to let them continue to live freely like this?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao's expression changed instantly: "Xiao San, I don't know why you think that way. We should never make more enemies. Our original plan was to have Tianxing Academy as our ally to fight against the Spirit Hall together. Now, I guess that's all impossible."
"In the world of Soul Masters, strength always speaks volumes. With the current strength of Tianxing Academy, they will not become an appendage of any force, and no force would dare to coerce them. This is why they want to be independent but no one dares to provoke them."
Tang San's expression seemed somewhat ferocious at this moment: "But back then, countless of their disciples also died at the hands of the Spirit Hall. They've even forgotten the most basic hatred."
Tang Xiao shook his head: "In the war between the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall, more than 300 members of the Breaking Clan and more than 400 members of the Defender Clan died. Although it was the Spirit Hall that did it, our Clear Sky Sect abandoned them and let them be slaughtered by the Spirit Hall. They may hate the Spirit Hall, but they may hate our Clear Sky Sect even more."
Tang San quickly spoke up, "How could Senior Titan and Senior White Crane put aside their hatred for the Clear Sky Sect and rejoin it?"
Tang Xiao's expression changed slightly: "As I just told you, everything in the Soul Master world is based on strength. If the Power Clan and the Agility Clan have multiple Title Douluos, if they develop well enough, how could they possibly be willing to return to the Clear Sky Sect as affiliated families?"
Tang Hao, who was standing to the side, also spoke up at this moment: "Xiao San, you must remember this: in the world of Soul Masters, strength is always the most important thing. The Clear Sky Sect was in such a miserable state because it was not strong enough. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was also wiped out because it was not strong enough."
Tang San seemed unwilling, and simply nodded silently. However, he finally spoke up: "Dad, Uncle, this Yang Podi should not be even twenty-five years old yet, right? How come he is so strong? He has even become a Title Douluo."
Tang Hao thought for a moment before slowly speaking, "I don't know why his strength has improved so quickly. When I went to the City of Slaughter, I heard from the King of Slaughter that Yang Podi had passed the City of Slaughter's test and passed the Hell Road, obtaining the God of Slaughter Domain. Xiao San, unless there are special circumstances in the future, try not to have any conflicts with him. Everyone who obtains the God of Slaughter Domain is absolutely ruthless and decisive."
Tang Xiao quickly said, "Brother Hao, why don't you eat this Earth Origin Fruit first?"
Tang Hao's face was somewhat gloomy: "Brother, I have let the sect down. This Earth Origin Fruit was obtained by exchanging the last bit of goodwill between our Haotian Sect and those two families."
"Brother Hao, our Haotian Sect needs you now. Only by recovering your strength as soon as possible can you continue to contribute to the sect."
Tang San, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Dad, you should eat this Earthly Fruit as soon as possible. We can talk about the rest later."
After hesitating for a while, Tang Hao finally took the Earth Origin Fruit.
After swallowing the Earth Origin Fruit, Tang Hao felt that his injuries were recovering rapidly, and even some hidden injuries were healing: "Big brother, Little San, this Earth Origin Fruit is indeed a spiritual medicine. I estimate that in another month or two, my body will be fully recovered, and then we will not be afraid of other forces."
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At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's residence, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Ning Rongrong sat together. Ning Rongrong was noticeably more mature than before, as if she had shed her original naivety after the battle at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Ning Fengzhi asked, somewhat puzzled, "Uncle Jian, what do you think of today's situation? Is there anything wrong with it?"
Sword Douluo shook his head with a somewhat solemn expression: "The situation today is very strange. According to my estimation, Yang Podi has already reached the Title Douluo level. In addition, judging from Yang Zhentian's reaction at the time, he should also be a Title Douluo. It seems that the Po clan has obtained a great treasure."
Ning Fengzhi also became somewhat serious at this moment: "In just twenty years, the Po clan has produced three Title Douluo, plus Niu Gao from the Yu clan. They have indeed received tremendous opportunities."
"Fengzhi, what should we do now? This Yang Podi has been hiding his true strength. His strength is probably no weaker than mine, and may even be stronger. If we make a move today, I'm afraid few of us here will be able to leave alive."
Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment before speaking: "According to the information we have received in the past few years, Yang Podi and his group should have gone to Hanhai City four and a half years ago, and then sailed to Poseidon Island. They probably obtained a great opportunity there."
"Their Heavenly Path Academy is now stronger than our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. We'll discuss how to deal with them after we visit them separately tomorrow. Even the Spirit Hall hasn't taken action against them yet, so we should try our best not to become their enemy."
At this moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up: "Dad, Grandpa Jian, I would like to visit Sister Lingling and Sister Yanyan tomorrow."
Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Alright, you can just be ordinary friends and not get involved with any sects or forces."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's somewhat puzzled expression, Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to continue, "Among the six people including Yang Podi, everything revolves around Yang Podi himself. No one can change the other five's stance. Talking too much about sect feuds will only make them resentful."
Ning Fengzhi truly lives up to his reputation as a shrewd and resourceful person, especially considering his ability to support the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as a mere support Soul Saint. His knowledge and emotional intelligence far surpass those of others.
As for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, after waiting in the room for a while, a dark shadow suddenly flashed between the rooms. It was Ghost Douluo who had arrived, along with two other titled Douluos, Serpent Spear and Porcupine, who were also present.
Xue Qinghe seemed a little displeased: "Ghost Douluo, why are you so late?"
Ghost Douluo hurriedly bowed: "Young Master, I've been discovered."
Xue Qinghe seemed to become somewhat serious again: "How is this possible? Even Sword Douluo and Tang Xiao didn't find you, so who did?"
"Yang Podi".
After mentioning Yang Podi's name, Ghost Douluo recounted in detail everything that Yang Podi had done to stop him, including Yang Podi's warning.
Xue Qinghe's face darkened: "According to you, Tianxing Academy already has five Title Douluos, especially Yang Podi, who is only twenty-four years old and is already a Title Douluo?"
Although Ghost Douluo was somewhat frightened, he finally spoke up: "That's true. Yang Podi should at least be a Title Douluo, and he's extremely fast and unpredictable. He might really be able to capture me."
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe could only shake his head with a wry smile: "I never imagined that Yang Podi would have reached this level in just over ten years. Moreover, they have been hiding Yang Zhentian all along. It seems I have wasted too much time."
"Ghost Douluo, go and inform that woman and my grandfather. I need to complete the mission as soon as possible; we can't waste any more time. What's the status of the other six elders? How are their injuries healing?"
Ghost Douluo quickly said, "All six elders have recovered and are ready to come and support the young master at any time."
Xue Qinghe nodded: "Please ask a few elders to come to Tiandou City secretly. My final plan may be quite difficult. It would be best to ask my grandfather to come in person. Tang Hao should be recovering soon, and he is a major enemy of my Spirit Hall."
"As for Yang Podi's small deals with the Spirit Hall, both sides can just carry them out normally. There's no need for our people to harm Elder Ye Renxin."
"By the way, is there any way to determine Yang Podi's exact soul power level?"
Ghost Douluo shook his head: "Yang Podi is always a man of few words and rarely fights with others. However, I estimate that he is at least level 95. Otherwise, it would not be so easy for him to see through me or keep up with my speed."
Upon hearing these words, Xue Qinghe fell silent, his expression becoming quite complex.
Since the Clear Sky Sect moved to the vicinity of Heaven Dou City, Xue Qinghe has felt immense pressure. The Serpent Spear Douluo and the Porcupine Douluo dare not act rashly, and the original plan to poison Emperor Xue Ye has been forced to be suspended.
Hearing that Yang Podi had actually entered the Title Douluo realm before him and was now a whole realm ahead of him, he immediately felt immense pressure and realized that he couldn't waste any more time here, otherwise the gap between them would only widen.
Xue Qinghe thought about it carefully and realized that his innate soul power of level 20 was a joke. Even though he had obtained Yang Podi's Phoenix Sunflower, which greatly improved both his soul power and flames, he had only barely reached the Soul Douluo level. Compared to the Soul Master Competition five years ago, the gap had become even larger.
(End of this chapter)