Yu Xiaogang stood with his hands behind his back and snorted coldly:
"They merely wanted to use this opportunity to suppress dissent and flaunt their pathetic prestige.
Qin Ming, take us directly to see the three Education Committee Members.
I refuse to believe they would reject Shrek's geniuses for the sake of a Ling Tian Sect."
Qin Ming gave a bitter smile:
"Teacher, the three Education Committee Members are currently... guests at the Ling Tian Sect's residence, discussing a partnership regarding Soul Tool instruction."
Even Qin Ming found this hard to understand.
The three Education Committee Members had been humiliated so badly by Han Yu before.
Yet they had actually swallowed their pride and gone personally to the Ling Tian Sect's residence.
Presumably, it was also at the Crown Prince's or Xue Ye's request!
After all, Soul Tool technology was simply too tempting.
"What?"
Tang San's expression shifted slightly.
"Even the Education Committee has begun siding with them?"
"Not only that."
Qin Ming lowered his voice, a hint of apprehension in his tone.
"Yesterday afternoon, Sect Master Han of the Ling Tian Sect personally visited the Education Committee and presented them with a booklet titled 'Basic Theory of Soul Tools.'
The entire Heaven Dou Royal Academy is passing it around now."
The so-called Basic Theory of Soul Tools was merely some trivial, worthless material Han Yu had compiled from his memories of the original story.
Without a true Soul Tool system, this so-called basic theory was utterly useless.
Its main purpose was to draw the attention of the major families and the imperial household of the Heaven Dou Empire, allowing them to continuously funnel benefits to the Ling Tian Sect.
Especially the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was wealthy enough to rival a nation, but the Ning Family, which formed its core, consisted entirely of support-type Soul Masters.
If there were offensive Soul Tools, they certainly would not begrudge spending their Gold Soul Coins.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiaogang's face instantly flushed the color of pig liver. He flung his sleeve fiercely.
"Absurd!
Soul Tool theory?
What could a brat like him possibly know about theory?
He is clearly leading people astray!"
The unease in Tang San's heart grew stronger. He said in a deep voice:
"Teacher, if they truly possess systematic Soul Tool technology, then our plan to borrow a tournament slot will likely fall through completely."
"Tang San, don't bolster others' ambition."
Yu Xiaogang forcibly steadied himself, a trace of viciousness flashing through his eyes.
"As long as we can prove during the tournament that the essence of a Soul Master lies in the development of the Martial Soul rather than these external objects, all rumors will collapse on their own."
Just then, an ornately decorated carriage slowly approached and stopped at the academy gates.
The emblem of the Ling Tian Sect was clearly printed on its side.
The carriage curtain lifted, and Han Yu stepped down in an elegant plain robe, his expression calm.
His gaze swept across the Shrek group, lingering briefly on Tang San. A teasing curve rose at the corner of his lips.
"Isn't this the Grandmaster?"
Han Yu's voice was even, yet it carried an unquestionable pressure.
"I heard Shrek Academy wanted to borrow a tournament slot?
Unfortunately, the Imperial Heaven Academy's slots are now under the jurisdiction of my Ling Tian Sect."
The Imperial Heaven Academy possessed both a qualification to enter from the beginning and a qualification to advance directly into the finals.
Han Yu had traded away the qualification to enter from the beginning in exchange for this Basic Theory of Soul Tools.
Yu Xiaogang stepped forward, forcing himself to maintain an imposing air.
"Han Yu, as a sect master, are you really so narrow-minded that you would obstruct exchange within the Soul Master world?"
Han Yu chuckled, his gaze sharp as fire.
"Exchange?
'Grandmaster,' your so-called exchange is nothing more than wanting your students to pluck the fruits others painstakingly cultivated.
From today onward, the rules of Heaven Dou City will be set by my Ling Tian Sect."
Tang San clenched his fists, purple light flickering in his eyes as he glared at Han Yu.
"Sect Master Han, leave some room for others. It will make meeting again easier in the future."
At those words, Han Yu actually laughed aloud.
Han Yu's gaze drifted lightly to Tang San's clenched fist, and the teasing curve on his lips became even more pronounced.
"Leave some room?"
Han Yu chuckled, his tone carrying lofty indifference.
"Tang San, before saying something like that, you should first weigh whether you have the corresponding strength.
Can you?"
Rage surged through Tang San's heart. His Hidden Weapon techniques were already poised within his sleeve as he thought coldly:
This man is so arrogant that he has earned himself a death sentence!
Just as Tang San was preparing to disregard everything and challenge him.
Qin Ming's expression changed drastically.
Han Yu had once defeated three Education Committee Members head-on. They had been three Soul Douluo-level powerhouses!
This showed just how terrifying Han Yu was.
Tang San was only a Soul Elder now. How could he possibly be Han Yu's match?
Out of concern for his junior, Qin Ming hurried forward, stood in front of Tang San, and deeply bowed to Han Yu.
"Please calm your anger, Sect Master Han!
Tang San is young and reckless and does not understand the rules. I beg you, Sect Master, to be magnanimous and not lower yourself to his level."
Cold sweat seeped from Qin Ming's forehead, and his tone was humble to the extreme.
Han Yu glanced at Qin Ming, his expression remaining calm, as though the provocation just now had been nothing more than a breeze brushing past him.
He adjusted his sleeve and said lightly:
"Teacher Qin, I will let it go this time for your sake.
However, if some people narrow their own path, no one else can pull them back."
Having said that, Han Yu no longer spared the Shrek group another glance and turned to board the carriage.
To the rumble of rolling wheels, the Ling Tian Sect's carriage slowly entered the academy, leaving dust scattered across the ground.
Flender watched the carriage depart, his face livid as he stomped his foot fiercely.
"This Ling Tian Sect has gone too far!"
Yu Xiaogang also felt a wave of humiliation. He stared fixedly in the direction Han Yu had left and gritted his teeth.
"Arrogant!
One day, I will make him pay for today's arrogance."
Tang San took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the killing intent in his heart as he loosened his clenched fist.
Before he had absolute confidence, facing the Ling Tian Sect, which had three Titled Douluo stationed within it.
A head-on clash would only lead to his own destruction.
"Teacher, the Imperial Heaven Academy route is blocked."
Tang San's voice was low, carrying a trace of unwillingness.
Qin Ming sighed helplessly and looked at everyone.
"Teacher, Dean, there is another private advanced Soul Master Academy in Heaven Dou City called Blue Tyrant Academy.
Blue Tyrant Academy is also recruiting students recently. Perhaps we can try our luck there."
"Blue Tyrant Academy?"
Flender frowned.
"So be it. At this point, we can only go and take a look first."
Though he said that, Flender was actually very pleased.
This was something Flender had specifically instructed Qin Ming to arrange.
The purpose was to reunite Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.
Based on his understanding of Liu Erlong.
After meeting Yu Xiaogang and learning of Shrek Academy's predicament.
Liu Erlong would certainly give Shrek the Blue Tyrant Academy's Elite Tournament qualification.
Yu Xiaogang fell silent for a moment before nodding. His sinister gaze swept toward the Ling Tian Sect's residence as he said in a deep voice:
"Let's go. As long as we can participate in the tournament, no matter where we are, Shrek will eventually prove who the true geniuses are."
With varying expressions, the group followed Qin Ming and slunk away from the gates of Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
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