Chief Grand Scholar Jiang Ling did not fly into a rage. Instead, he said calmly, "One thing at a time. Acquiring the medicinal ingredients isn't your concern, so don't dwell on it."
The acquisition of medicinal ingredients was handled by Multi-Eyed, the fourth-ranked Purple Gold Ribbon Grand Scholar at the academy.
Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar nodded awkwardly. "In short, I suspect someone's been pulling strings behind the scenes."
"Who do you suspect?"
"The Abyss Clan. It could also be the Yao Cao Clan, or even the Treasure Tree Clan!"
"The Treasure Tree Clan? They weren't invited, so what do they have to do with this? Besides, they've suffered a recent setback. The other Golden Clans would sooner kick them while they're down. Who would listen to them?" Chief Grand Scholar Jiang Ling was not very satisfied with Jade Cauldron Grand Scholar's speculation.
"Chief, you can't put it that way. The Treasure Tree Clan has Taiyi Academy behind them. Who would least want to see our Titan Academy dominate the Underground World and control the direction of the Underground Race? It would certainly be Taiyi Academy—and the Treasure Tree Clan. This isn't just competition between our two clans; it's also competition between our two academies. The Treasure Tree Clan's plan for the Surface World failed, but that doesn't mean Taiyi Academy will admit defeat."
The three academies of the Underground World cooperated in many areas, but their relationship was still primarily competitive.
There could not be two suns in the sky, nor two masters of the land.
The Underground World had ten Golden Clans and three academies. Which of them would truly submit to another? How many times had they secretly competed over the years?
Take the Treasure Tree Clan's failed plan to conquer the Surface World. Hadn't the Titan Race—and