Star Luo Empire, Dragon Rise City, Defense Clan headquarters.
Niugao looked at the letter from Dean Huo Tianchen of Blazing Academy, his face full of conflict. Ever since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had been attacked, Niugao had been unable to sleep peacefully. As an old hand in the Soul Master World, he knew perfectly well that Spirit Hall was obviously behind it.
The Defense Clan had deep-seated grievances with Spirit Hall. Countless members of the Defense Clan had died or been injured in the war back then. Now that Spirit Hall had begun throwing its weight around across the continent, it might turn its blade on the Defense Clan at any time. As it happened, Dean Huo Tianchen of Elemental Academy had written to invite him to help construct the new Elemental City. He had also invited him to become the head of the Earth Element Department at Elemental Academy while serving concurrently as Vice Dean, and said that he would personally come to visit soon.
It was impossible for Niugao not to be tempted. On one hand, building a new city was an enormous deal, and the clan could probably make a fortune from it. On the other hand, while the Defense Clan had always been renowned for construction, its status in the Soul Master World was not particularly high. If he went to Elemental Academy as Vice Dean, it would elevate their standing considerably. Finally, it would give them a small patron to lean on. The letter also made it clear that they would be free to come and go as they pleased. In particular, the Blazing Twin Stars were famous throughout the land and possessed limitless potential. If he joined now, he would certainly reap considerable benefits in