Secret Talks at the Elemental Academies

At that moment, Feng Yan changed the subject.

"Dean Shui."

"Actually, I have another idea."

Shui Linglong was slightly startled.

"Oh?"

"What idea?"

Feng Yan slowly voiced his thoughts.

"For the next Soul Master Elite Tournament, if our newly formed team achieves good results..."

"Could we consider truly merging into a single academy?"

"An academy that belongs to elemental soul masters."

The moment those words were spoken, the hall instantly fell silent.

Shui Linglong was clearly stunned as well.

Only after a moment of silence did she slowly speak.

"Clan Head Feng."

"This matter is of great importance. I cannot make a decision right away."

"But I will seriously consider this idea of yours."

Feng Yan nodded slightly.

"Very well."

"Three days from now, I will invite the other academies."

"We can discuss the details of forming this new team together."

Shui Linglong nodded.

"Good."

Feng Yan continued.

"I still have to visit the other academies, so I'll take my leave first."

Then he rose and headed outside.

After Feng Yan left Tianshui Academy, he rushed without stopping to Blazing Fire Academy.

Compared with the quiet of Tianshui Academy, Blazing Fire Academy seemed far livelier.

Before he had even entered the academy, he could already hear the sounds of fighting coming from the Martial Arts Arena.

Different fire-type soul skills were constantly colliding.

Many disciples were sparring with one another.

Led by an academy teacher, Feng Yan soon arrived at the council hall.

The dean of Blazing Fire Academy, Huo Lie, had already been waiting inside the hall.

When he saw Feng Yan walking over, he immediately stood to greet him.

"Clan Head Feng."

"What brings you to our Blazing Fire Academy in person today?"

Feng Yan cupped his fists and smiled.

"Dean Huo."

"I hope my presumptuous visit hasn't disturbed you."

Huo Lie laughed heartily.

"Clan Head Feng, you're too polite."

"After leaving the auction a few days ago, I was thinking of finding a time to visit the Feng Clan and call on you again."

"I didn't expect Clan Head Feng to come here first."

"Please, have a seat."

After the two of them had taken their seats, Huo Lie asked with a smile.

"May I ask what has brought Clan Head Feng here this time?"

Feng Yan did not beat around the bush.

He directly explained Divine Wind Academy's decision to give up on this year's Soul Master Elite Tournament.

As well as the idea of putting all their effort into the next Soul Master Elite Tournament.

Finally, he said slowly.

"I looked over our Elemental Academies, and there are only a handful of disciples with truly top-tier strength."

"So I hope to combine the strongest disciples from each academy into a new team."

"This new team will then take part in the next Soul Master Elite Tournament."

Huo Lie listened and began to think seriously.

After a short while, he slowly nodded.

"Clan Head Feng."

"This idea of yours is indeed quite good."

"In the recent Soul Master Elite Tournaments, aside from your Divine Wind Academy winning the championship last time..."

"The other Elemental Academies have always fought on their own."

"Although they've achieved some results, they have never been able to reach the finals."

"If we form a new team made entirely of the top disciples from the Elemental Academies..."

"It's not impossible for us to win the championship in the next Soul Master Elite Tournament."

At this point, Huo Lie laughed.

"To form a new team..."

"Our Blazing Fire Academy agrees."

A smile also appeared on Feng Yan's face.

"Headmaster Huo."

"Then I hope you will come to the Feng Clan three days from now."

"We can discuss the details of this new team together with the other academies."

Huo Lie nodded.

"Good."

"I will be there as promised."

Just then, a voice came from outside the hall.

"Father."

Immediately afterward, two figures walked in quickly.

They were Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang.

Seeing Feng Yan, the brother and sister immediately cupped their fists and saluted.

"Greetings, Uncle Feng."

Feng Yan smiled and nodded.

"Mm."

At this moment, Feng Yan suddenly changed the subject.

"Headmaster Huo."

"Actually, I have another idea."

Huo Lie was slightly taken aback.

"Oh?"

"What idea?"

Feng Yan slowly voiced his thought.

"If our newly established team achieves good results in the next Soul Master Tournament..."

"Could we consider truly merging into a single academy?"

"An academy belonging to elemental soul masters."

As soon as his words fell, the smile on Huo Lie's face vanished instantly.

He stood up at once.

"Impossible."

"Absolutely impossible."

"Our Blazing Fire Academy has been passed down for hundreds of years."

"We will never give up our own academy."

"Forming a new team and participating in the Soul Master Tournament together..."

"I support that."

"But merging the academies..."

"Absolutely impossible."

Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang were equally shocked.

They had not expected Feng Yan to put forward such a bold idea either.

The atmosphere in the hall instantly turned heavy.

Feng Yan, however, merely rose slowly to his feet, his expression still calm.

The next moment, a vast surge of soul power slowly spread out.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.

Nine soul rings slowly appeared.

The pressure belonging to a Title Douluo instantly enveloped the entire hall.

Huo Lie's body shook violently. His pupils contracted sharply, his face filled with disbelief.

Even his voice trembled a little.

"N-nine rings."

"Clan Head Feng—no, Brother Feng."

"You actually broke through to Title Douluo."

Feng Yan slowly withdrew his soul rings.

He smiled faintly.

"Dean Huo."

"I am not here today to force you to agree."

"I only want to tell you that the Feng Clan now has the strength to realize these ideas."

"I'm saying this only out of regard for our past relationship."

With that, Feng Yan cupped his fists.

"Sorry for the disturbance today."

"See you at the Feng Clan in three days."

After Feng Yan left Blazing Fire Academy, he went to Thunder Academy.

The dean of Thunder Academy, Yu Lanting, had already been waiting in the hall.

"Brother Feng."

Feng Yan cupped his fists and smiled.

"Brother Yu."

"It has been many years. Have you been well lately?"

Yu Lanting waved a hand.

"Same as always."

"Teaching students every day."

"How could that compare to Brother Feng, whose fame is now at its height?"

"The moment the Soul Guidance Device appeared, the entire continent was shaken."

The two exchanged a smile, then took their seats.

After a few simple pleasantries, Feng Yan explained the purpose of his visit.

This included Divine Wind Academy giving up this year's Soul Master Elite Tournament, as well as their plan to unite the four great Elemental Academies and jointly form a new team, to face the next Soul Master Elite Tournament together.

Lastly, there was the matter of merging the academies.

After hearing it, Yu Lanting remained silent the entire time.

Feng Yan continued, speaking slowly.

"Brother Yu."

"When you left the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan back then, and founded Thunder Academy, wasn't it precisely to prove yourself?"

Hearing this, Yu Lanting's body trembled slightly.

Then Feng Yan continued.

"You wanted to prove

that even without inheriting the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul,"

"You could still become strong."

"You've already proven that over the years."

"But are you truly content?"

"Right now, such a good opportunity is right in front of you."

Those words seemed to strike Yu Lanting right in the heart.

After a long while, he slowly raised his head.

He let out a soft sigh.

"Brother Feng."

"You win."

"We at Thunder Academy agree to forming a new battle team."

A smile appeared on Feng Yan's face, and then he continued asking, "What about the academy merger?"

Yu Lanting fell silent for a moment, then said slowly, "I'll give that matter serious consideration."

Feng Yan smiled and nodded.

"With those words from you,"

"that's enough."