LRAB Chapter 222 One Cut in Two
Chapter 222 One Cut in Two
Chapter 222 A Single Cut in Two
Yang Podi was not in a hurry to come out, but continued to practice alone, hoping to restore his physical fitness and soul power to the extreme.
When Yang Podi emerged from seclusion, his father, Yang Zhentian, looked at him with some surprise: "Podi, what's happened to you lately? I feel like the soul power in the place where you've been cultivating has changed a lot recently, especially five days ago, it was as if all the soul power in the vicinity had been absorbed."
Yang Podi simply smiled slightly: "Dad, I'm level 98."
Yang Zhentian was utterly shocked: "How did you reach level 98 so quickly? I remember you were only at the peak of level 97 before you went into seclusion. How did you break through?"
"Besides, how could you possibly break through to level 98 without a full set of fully equipped soul bones?"
Yang Podi shook his head: "I only gained some insights. I broke through while cultivating."
Yang Zhentian was speechless upon hearing this: many people spend their entire lives trying to break through from level 97 to level 98, so what kind of monster is his son?
Yang Podi did not intend to reveal his dual soul cores for the time being, since no one else could condense a Yin-Yang balanced dual soul core; the risks involved were simply too high, and their physical abilities could not withstand them.
I'll do some research on it myself first, and then I'll figure out a way to develop an isotopic resonance dual-core soul core.
It has to be said that after reaching level 98, Yang Podi felt that his physical strength had undergone a qualitative leap, especially his physical strength, speed and other attributes had become more powerful, and even his cultivation speed and application of soul power had become much stronger.
Of course, Yang Podi also felt that he was not good enough. He needed to obtain the head and torso soul bones as soon as possible, otherwise he would always feel that something was missing.
While Yang Podi was cultivating, his mother suddenly notified him that he needed to go to the family's reception room.
Upon hearing this, Yang Podi's composure turned somewhat serious: He hadn't expected them to arrive so quickly; it seemed he would have to demonstrate his strength.
When Yang Podi arrived at the reception room, there were already quite a few people there, including Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Ning Rongrong from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and Tang San from the Clear Sky School, Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and even Titan and Bai He. Judging from the situation, they seemed to have some ill intentions.
As for his own family, his grandfather Yang Wudi, father Yang Zhentian, maternal grandfather Niu Gao, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo were together. In particular, the expressions of the four of them seemed quite solemn, obviously the conversation between the two sides was not very pleasant.
Yang Podi ignored everyone else and sat down next to his grandfather, Yang Wudi, adopting the attitude of someone in charge of the family.
Seeing the solemn expressions on the four people's faces, Yang Podi said calmly, "Grandpa, I'll handle whatever comes up, don't worry."
Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi felt much more at ease. He simply nodded and said nothing more.
Yang Podi addressed the people around him: "Your Highness, Sect Leader Tang Xiao, Sect Leader Ning, may I ask what brings you to my Tianxing Academy?"
Upon seeing Yang Podi's attitude, everyone in the group fell silent, as if they didn't know how to express themselves.
Finally, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe spoke: "Yang Podi, the main reason we've come here is to discuss forming an alliance to jointly fight against the Spirit Hall. What are your thoughts?"
Yang Podi coldly replied, "I have no particular thoughts. Our Tianxing Academy is just an ordinary academy. Our goal is to educate and nurture people. We have never considered forming an alliance with anyone, let alone participating in any conflicts within the Soul Master world."
Crown Prince Xue Qinghe shook his head: "The Spirit Hall is now very powerful. They have launched successive attacks on the Clear Sky Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, causing great losses to the three sects. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was even wiped out. This shows that they have great ambitions and want to unify the entire Spirit Master world and the Douluo Continent. Even if Tianxing Academy wants to be independent, it cannot stay out of it."
Yang Podi sneered, "It's perfectly normal for the three upper sects and the Spirit Hall to have some trouble after years of conflict. What does this have to do with our Tianxing Academy? Besides, our Tianxing Academy is located in a remote area and has long since stopped interfering in the affairs of the spirit master world."
Xue Qinghe seemed a little angry: "Yang Podi, don't forget, you are the Champion Marquis of my Heavenly Dou Empire. The empire is in a tense situation now and needs you to serve the empire."
Yang Podi stared at Xue Qinghe and said, "This title of Champion Marquis of the Empire was a reward I received from the Soul Master Competition, not because I defected to the Heaven Dou Empire. If the Empire wants to go back on its word, it can take it back. Do you think I would care about this title of Champion Marquis?"
With Yang Podi's indifferent attitude, the scene fell silent again. Xue Qinghe simply shook his head slightly and said nothing more.
Yang Podi glanced at everyone and continued speaking alone: "My Tianxing Academy is just an ordinary academy, not some major sect or power. We don't want to cause trouble. We don't want to offend either the Spirit Hall or the Three Upper Sects, nor can we afford to. So I won't get involved in your affairs."
Ning Fengzhi spoke with a serious tone: "Young friend Yang Podi, is this your attitude towards the Spirit Hall? Even if your Tianxing Academy tries to escape, the Spirit Hall will probably not let you off the hook after they've dealt with us."
Yang Podi shook his head: "My attitude towards everyone is the same: I will not offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will kill them. This applies to both the Spirit Hall and the three upper sects."
Ning Fengzhi spoke again: "Can you represent everyone in the entire Tianxing Academy?"
"Since I am speaking now, I can certainly represent everyone at Tianxing Academy."
Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi and the others from Tianxing Academy all remained silent, clearly acknowledging the statement.
At this moment, Yu Xiaogang seemed a little agitated: "Why are you all like this, only thinking about protecting yourselves? The Spirit Hall is acting against the tide of history, ambitious and determined to destroy all sects and unify the Spirit Master world. This is a danger to all living beings."
Yang Podi shook his head: "Teacher Yu Xiaogang, I don't know what stance you're taking when you say these things. Everyone here should be a leader of a major sect. You should all know that the rise of every major power is built on countless bones. Whether it's the Three Upper Sects or the Heavenly Dou Empire, they all destroyed countless hostile forces to stand firm."
"Especially the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan back then, they must have wiped out quite a few dragon-attribute sects. Wouldn't that be considered a threat to the Soul Master world?"
"Our Heavenly Path Academy has no interest in these grudges and feuds within the Soul Master world. Why should we go against the Spirit Hall?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang was speechless. Just as Yang Podi had said, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was known for its domineering nature and had destroyed quite a few sects.
Tang San, who was standing to the side, seemed to want to step in to protect Yu Xiaogang, and said coldly, "Yang Podi, I hope you will respect my teacher."
Upon hearing this, Yang Podi was immediately enveloped in boundless killing intent, which even seemed to shroud the entire sky, making everyone on the other side appear as if they were being crushed by a mountain.
In particular, an extremely strong killing intent surged up on Tang San, as if it wanted to tear him apart. Tang San was immediately terrified, as if he were in a hellish realm, and his entire body lost control.
Seeing this, Tang Xiao quickly pulled Tang San behind him and personally blocked the killing intent, but even so, a trace of blood still flowed from the corner of Tang San's mouth.
As Tang Xiao made his move, Yang Podi sneered again, all his killing intent vanishing as if nothing had happened.
However, Yang Podi said to Tang Xiao, "Sect Master Tang, I advise you to keep an eye on your nephew. At least he shouldn't interrupt when others are speaking. Not everyone is afraid of your Haotian Sect, and not everyone gives your Haotian Sect face."
Tang Xiao's expression seemed a bit serious at this moment: "My nephew doesn't need your discipline. Didn't you go too far just now?"
Yang Podi coldly sneered, "If Sect Master Tang Xiao were interrupted like this while he was speaking, I wonder what you would do?"
Tang Xiao turned to Yang Wudi: "Yang Wudi, is this how your grandson talks?"
Yang Wudi showed no respect for Tang Xiao: "Did my Podi say something wrong? With the reputation of your Haotian Sect, if anyone dared to speak to the sect master of Haotian Sect like that, they would probably be dead already."
Tang Xiao's expression was unusually solemn: "Yang Wudi, do we really have to come to this? Don't forget, the Po Clan only rose to power because of my Haotian Sect. Otherwise, they would probably have been wiped out long ago."
Yang Wudi coldly said, "The Po Clan did indeed rise to power by relying on the Haotian Sect, but they also fought for the Haotian Sect for many years, and even lost half of their members back then. Does Sect Master Tang think that's not enough?"
Tang Xiao finally gritted his teeth: "Not enough. Back then, your Po Clan was just a down-and-out family with only a few dozen people. If it weren't for the Clear Sky Sect, how could you have developed to hundreds of Soul Masters, how could you have grown to be comparable to the Lower Four Sects?"
Yang Wudi's face was full of anger: "Then what do you want? My Po clan will never be someone else's dog again. Besides, it was your Haotian Sect that abandoned our Po clan in the first place."
Tang Xiao didn't say anything more, but just glanced at Tang Hao behind him, as if everything was understood without words.
Tang Hao hadn't said a word the whole time, which was completely unlike his usual self. In particular, his face looked extremely dejected, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured and probably had little strength left.
Yang Wudi finally sighed and tossed a jade box to Tang Xiao: "Fine, this Earth Origin Fruit can heal Tang Hao's injuries. From now on, our Breaking Clan and the Imperial Clan will have no further dealings with the Haotian Sect. If things continue like today, we will not be polite anymore."
Grandpa Niu Gao spoke with a resolute expression: "From this day forward, our Yu Clan and Po Clan will sever all ties with the Haotian Sect and have no further connection with them."
Seeing this, Yang Podi couldn't help but shake his head: After all, his grandfather Yang Wudi and maternal grandfather Niu Gao had spent most of their lives in the Haotian Sect, and some things were hard to let go of. Moreover, as Tang Xiao said, the Po Clan and the Yu Clan rose to prominence by relying on the Haotian Sect. They both grew from small families of a few dozen people to large Soul Master families of six or seven hundred people. They did owe quite a lot back then.
But this is for the best. It cuts off the last vestige of hope between the two sides and can be considered a severing of all grudges.
It seemed that there was nothing more to say between the two sides, and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe led everyone away from Tianxing Academy.
After everyone left, Grandpa Yang Wudi seemed a little dejected: "Podi, did I make a mistake this time?"
Yang Podi shook his head: "Grandpa, our family is characterized by clear distinction between gratitude and resentment. A mere Earth Origin Fruit can at most heal Tang Hao's injuries. Given Tang Hao's condition over the years, without other rare and precious materials, he probably won't be able to make any further progress."
"Besides, Tang Hao is just a nobody; he can't cause any trouble."
(End of this chapter)