Sword Douluo set down his teacup, a flicker of agreement passing through his eyes.
"Fengzhi, you're right. Rongrong's martial soul was able to evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda entirely because of that boy Xue Tianxing.
We cannot forget this favor. Moreover, the Balak Kingdom's current potential is far beyond what we had previously imagined.
Even if this makes the Heaven Dou Imperial Family resent us, they can only resort to underhanded schemes. They would not dare do anything to us openly."
"That may be true, but we cannot afford to let down our guard against the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's methods."
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, his voice carrying a trace of concern.
"That boy Xue Tianxing's talent is simply monstrous. At twelve, he is already a Soul King, and he has companions like Shui Bing'er and Oscar, who are equally gifted.
Rongrong joining them will benefit her growth, but once word gets out that 'Ning Rongrong has joined Barak Academy,' the Heaven Dou Imperial Family will surely become wary of us and secretly suppress our sect's interests.
Blocked trade routes and restricted resources—these are all problems we may have to face."
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo waved a hand dismissively, his tone somewhat proud.
"Fengzhi, you are overthinking it. Douluo Continent is ultimately a world where Soul Power reigns supreme. As long as we possess sufficient strength, no matter how dissatisfied the Heaven Dou Imperial Family may be, they will not dare move against us lightly.
Old Bone and I are still here. With two Titled Douluo like us holding the fort, if they dare come at us openly, they will have to weigh whether they can bear the consequences!"
He paused before continuing.
"Besides, once we decide to help the Balak Kingdom and form an alliance