Ning Fengzhi Wanted to Send Ning Rongrong to the Academy

The Crown Prince's Eastern Palace.

Study.

Snake Lance Douluo held a letter in both hands and respectfully presented it to Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe. In a low voice, he said:

"Young Master, this is a letter sent by Salas, the Platinum Bishop of Spirit Sacred Hall. The messenger said it contains important intelligence."

"Oh?"

Qian Renxue accepted the letter and examined its contents.

"Tai Tan of the Strength Clan is dead. Grand Mansion Academy has two Titled Douluo..."

After setting down the letter, Qian Renxue's expression immediately turned grave.

The weight carried by two Titled Douluo was no small matter.

Setting Dugu Bo aside for now, the dean of Grand Mansion Academy was also a Titled Douluo, and the letter had not even specified the other party's true strength.

This was absolutely not good news.

It would be fine if they were merely independent Soul Masters.

The real concern was that they might interfere in the court's struggle for power.

That would disrupt the Heavenly Dou Empire's original balance of power.

It would undoubtedly create a massive obstacle to her plan to usurp the Heaven Dou Empire.

Qian Renxue immediately felt somewhat irritated. She waved a hand. "You may leave for now. I will report this matter to Xue Ye."

Grand Mansion Academy.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had finally delivered forty million Gold Soul Coins in compensation.

In high spirits, Lu Yuan set aside a sum of money and had Dugu Bo recruit a group of Soul Masters skilled in construction to build a palace as the headquarters of Ice Dragon Pavilion.

"Pavilion Master," Dugu Bo said after pondering for a moment, "among Soul Masters, the ones most proficient in civil engineering and construction are undoubtedly the Defense Clan."

"However, the Defense Clan is on very close terms with the Strength Clan. Given the current situation, it is basically impossible to invite them over. We can only hire other craftsman Soul Masters."

"The Defense Clan?"

Lu Yuan muttered to himself. The Defense Clan was also one of the four single-attribute clans, and their martial soul was the Plate-Armored Rhinoceros.

This clan was highly skilled in construction. The mountain gate and fortress of the Clear Sky Sect had both been built by them.

They could be considered the group of construction craftsmen with the highest Soul Power levels in the Soul Master world.

After all, most other high-level Soul Masters disdained working in this profession.

Lu Yuan said, "Then recruit some craftsman Soul Masters to build it."

Since there was no chance with the Defense Clan, they could only settle for the next best option.

"Alright." Dugu Bo nodded slightly and turned to leave.

"The four single-attribute clans?" Lu Yuan murmured.

In truth, there might still be an opportunity to win over the Breaking Clan.

He still had a Qiluo Tulip Immortal Herb in his possession. To Yang Wudi, who was obsessed with refining medicine, the temptation of this immortal herb was enough to drive him mad.

But the troublesome part was that Tai Tan had died at his hands. There was no guarantee Yang Wudi would not harbor resentment over it.

There were simply too many uncertainties in this matter.

"Forget it. No need to dwell on it."

"Those single-attribute clans are fairly strong, but there's no need for me to insist on recruiting them."

Lu Yuan secretly shook his head and abandoned the idea of recruiting them.

If he had not been worried that acting too ostentatiously would draw the hostility of every major force, he might even have wanted to eliminate those single-attribute clans.

With Tai Tan dead, there was no longer anyone to connect them. The chances of the four single-attribute clans pledging themselves to Tang San had indeed decreased greatly.

But no one could guarantee that they would not become a force opposing him in the future.

"My lord, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has sent an invitation, inviting us to a banquet for the birthday celebration of Ning Rongrong, daughter of Sect Master Ning Fengzhi."

At that moment, Tang Wutong hurried over, holding an invitation in her hands.

Lu Yuan raised his brows and took the invitation, giving it a quick glance.

"It seems the recent commotion we caused has already caught the attention of all the major powers. This birthday banquet is most likely the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect testing us."

Lu Yuan remained calm as he said faintly, "I'll go with you when the time comes."

"But what about your identity?" Tang Wutong hesitated.

Lu Yuan fell silent.

If he attended as the master of Ice Dragon Pavilion, he would likely become the center of attention. There would be no shortage of open and covert probing and hostility.

His strength was still too low. It would only bring him a heap of trouble.

It was not yet the time to reveal himself.

Lu Yuan said, "Then I'll go as your personal disciple."

Tang Wutong had taught him quite a lot. There was no issue with the two of them calling each other master and disciple.

Tang Wutong nodded gently and said softly, "Alright. The banquet will be held the night after tomorrow."

Imperial Palace.

After listening to Qian Renxue's report, Xue Ye's expression shifted repeatedly.

After thinking for a moment, he looked toward Qian Renxue and said casually, "Qinghe, I never expected the renamed Grand Mansion Academy to possess two Titled Douluo."

"In your view, is it possible for these two to serve our Heaven Dou Imperial House?"

Qian Renxue said, "Father Emperor, Dugu Bo is already a guest of our imperial house."

Xue Ye sighed softly. "How could I not know that? But Dugu Bo does not submit to the imperial house's orders, and now he has become connected to Grand Mansion Academy. What do you think of this matter?"

What do I think? I think while lying down!

Qian Renxue secretly rolled her eyes, but her face continued to maintain the crown prince's gentle and refined appearance without revealing the slightest abnormality.

She advised, "Father Emperor, perhaps Dugu Bo merely has some personal friendship with the dean of Grand Mansion Academy and is not too deeply involved."

"Why not send someone to invite that dean into the palace and test her intentions in taking over Blue Tyrant Academy?"

"That mysterious dean suddenly took over Blue Tyrant Academy, which originally belonged to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. She certainly did not do so without seeking something."

Xue Ye nodded slightly. "That makes sense."

"We shall deal with this matter after the birthday banquet at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"I presume that dean has also received an invitation from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Two days later.

Lu Yuan arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect together with Tang Wutong.

Two middle-aged men hurried over to greet them.

One had a gentle and elegant temperament.

The other stood tall and straight, his sharpness fully exposed.

They were Ning Fengzhi and the Sword Douluo, Chen Xin.

"Would you be the dean of Grand Mansion Academy? I am Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I have long admired you." Ning Fengzhi smiled and gave a slight bow.

"Tang Wutong. I have long admired you as well."

Tang Wutong clasped her hands and returned the greeting.

"Dean Tang, the banquet is ready. Please." Ning Fengzhi raised a hand in invitation.

Tang Wutong and Lu Yuan immediately headed toward the sect's main hall.

After the two left, Ning Fengzhi turned to Chen Xin. "Uncle Sword, how strong is that woman?"

Chen Xin's expression was grave as he replied in a deep voice, "Unfathomable. Her cultivation is absolutely above mine, at least level ninety-seven."

"What?!"

Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly. Lowering his voice, he asked, "If you and Uncle Bone joined forces, who would be stronger compared to her?"

"It is difficult to judge."

Chen Xin furrowed his brows and said quietly, "According to the intelligence we have gathered so far, her Soul Rings are six black and three red."

"If that is true, even if that old bonehead and I joined forces, I fear we would not gain the slightest advantage."

Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath and waved a hand. "I understand."

"Uncle Sword, what do you think? Once Rongrong is a little older, how about sending her to Grand Mansion Academy?"