Qian Renxue's Scheme

Separate threads, each told in turn.

While the Divine Wood Sect was busily helping Exotic Beast Academy carry out its massive relocation, and the entire Far North was equally bustling, a conversation over power was quietly taking place within the southern Heaven Dou Empire.

In the imperial garden belonging to the Crown Prince's residence in the Heaven Dou Empire, the scenery was tranquil and elegant.

Within an ornately carved octagonal pavilion, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe sat facing his teacher—Ning Fengzhi, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master.

On the stone table before them sat an exquisite purple clay tea set and a Go board. Tea fragrance drifted through the pavilion on the breeze.

At that moment, the two appeared to be leisurely drinking tea and playing Go. Yet Xue Qinghe's gaze kept shifting between his moves, as though he harbored other thoughts.

"Teacher, have you heard about the Exotic Beast Academy matter that has caused such an uproar lately?" Crown Prince Xue Qinghe asked.

Xue Qinghe held a black chess piece between his fingers. Although his eyes remained fixed on the interwoven black and white pieces on the board, his tone was casual.

The black chess piece turned gently between Xue Qinghe's fingers, as if he were weighing where to place it.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi unhurriedly lifted the teacup before him. His slender fingers held the cup rim as he gently blew away the bits of tea leaves floating on the surface of the tea liquid.

Only after the heat had dissipated somewhat did Ning Fengzhi take a light sip. Then he slowly set down the teacup, his voice gentle yet clear. "Of course I have."

"On Douluo Continent, aside from the news of the Fire Leopard Sect and Wind Sword Sect being destroyed, which has stirred everyone's