Yin Yu's expression turned serious, and he cautioned him earnestly:
"Father, there's no harm in reporting the academy and the Beast Clan's allegiance to Spirit City, but we must be extremely careful about one thing:
Not a word of Changqing's 'Soul Core method' can be leaked."
"Even though we're all on Spirit Hall's side, this method must remain a top secret of our Holy Dragon Sect."
Tuoba Xi glanced at Yin Yu and smiled faintly.
"Do you think I don't understand what's at stake?
The Soul Core method could determine whether our Holy Dragon Sect produces several mighty experts in the future. It might even form the foundation for Changqing to become a god!
Forget the Pope or the Worship Hall. Even if the king of heaven himself asked, I wouldn't breathe a word."
Seeing Tuoba Xi's resolve, Yin Yu finally relaxed. He nodded with a smile.
"That's all I needed to hear, Father."
Tuoba Xi waved a hand and rose.
"Enough. You've only just returned from the forest, and you must be exhausted. Go get some rest.
Once Meng Shu brings over the relocation plan, we'll discuss the details."
"Yes, Grandfather."
Yin Changqing left the hall with his parents.
On the way back to his room, Yin Changqing lowered his head slightly and began making plans.
The Sect's affairs were now settled. His cultivation had successfully reached level 42, giving him combat strength comparable to an ordinary Soul Emperor.
Next, aside from refining his approach to Soul Core cultivation and waiting for Holy Dragon Academy to be established,
the most important thing was the Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well!
His father, Yin Yu, and his grandfather, Tuoba Xi,
were both Titled Douluo, but their talent and strength were far from equal.
Given Yin Yu's talent, he might well reach level 99 someday.
As for Tuoba Xi, judging by the original story, he had only reached level 91 by the time he died.
His mother, Tuoba Tingxue, faced a similar problem.
Tuoba Tingxue had been born with level-eight Soul Power. Through relentless cultivation and the opportunities she had found along the way, she had reached level 86 at the age of forty-five.
But whether she could break through to Titled Douluo remained uncertain.
If he could get the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, he and his father, mother, and grandfather could all greatly improve their potential!
One Immortal Herb would make his grandfather a certain future Hyper Douluo.
An Immortal Herb would raise his father's ceiling even higher.
With an Immortal Herb, his mother would be certain to become a Titled Douluo.
And with an Immortal Herb of his own, his strength would grow even faster!
The whole family would benefit!
Looks like I'll have to find the right opportunity to visit Sunset Forest.
Yin Changqing made up his mind.
Three days later, Tuoba Xi arrived in Spirit City, travel-worn and dusty.
After entering the city, he headed straight for the Worship Hall without hesitation.
The Papal Hall and the Worship Hall were secretly at odds within Spirit Hall, but in Tuoba Xi's eyes, Pope Bibi Dong held nowhere near as much power as the Worship Hall.
Back when Yin Yu had sought to become a Titled Douluo and needed to hunt for a suitable soul ring in the Far North,
it was the Worship Hall that had sent two elders, Demon Bear Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo, to help him.
From that moment on, the Holy Dragon Sect had stood firmly with the Worship Hall.
The Worship Hall radiated imposing grandeur.
At the head of the hall sat Qian Daoliu. Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Second Worshiper, and several other worshiper elders, including Mighty Lion and Light Feather, stood to either side.
Tuoba Xi bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Grand Worshiper, and esteemed worshipers."
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly and spoke in a gentle voice.
"No need for formalities, Sect Master Tuoba. Has something important brought you to Spirit City today?"
Tuoba Xi answered solemnly.
"I wouldn't conceal it from you, Grand Worshiper. The Holy Dragon Sect recently reached an agreement with Meng Shu of the Peerless Dragon and Snake. The Beast Clan will be fully integrated into the Holy Dragon Sect.
Beast Academy will also relocate in its entirety to a site outside Holy Dragon City and be reorganized as 'Holy Dragon Academy,' providing the Sect with a steady stream of new talent."
After hearing his report, Golden Crocodile Douluo stroked his beard and smiled.
"Meng Shu's Dragon-Snake Combined Attack Technique can rival a strike from a Titled Douluo. He'll be a useful addition.
Establishing an academy is a sound long-term plan, too. You've made a good move."
Qian Daoliu also smiled approvingly.
"Very good.
Spirit Hall will issue the official documents for Holy Dragon Academy. As for recruiting students and securing teaching resources, the Worship Hall will give you all the support it can."
"Thank you, Grand Worshiper!"
Delighted, Tuoba Xi hurriedly cupped his fists in thanks.
Then Qian Daoliu changed the subject. His gaze settled on Tuoba Xi, a hint of deeper meaning in his eyes.
"The academy and the Sect's expansion are important, of course. But... I'm more interested in your grandson, Yin Changqing."
Tuoba Xi's heart lurched. His back stiffened, and a flash of wariness crossed his eyes.
Qian Daoliu caught his reaction and waved a hand with a gentle smile.
"There's no need to be so nervous, Sect Master Tuoba.
I've watched Changqing grow up. He's Yin Yu's only son, and he's one of our own here at the Worship Hall.
I'm only asking an ordinary question. How far has the boy progressed in his cultivation?"
Tuoba Xi quietly breathed a sigh of relief and answered truthfully with a smile.
"Thank you for your concern, Grand Worshiper. I'll pass it on to Changqing.
The boy broke through a few days ago. His Soul Power has reached level 42, and he's become a Soul Ancestor."
Yin Changqing's records were no secret to Spirit Hall.
But the Sect had not reported everything, only some basic information.
Qian Daoliu and the others knew only that Yin Changqing possessed the Light Saint Dragon Martial Soul and had been born with Innate Full Soul Power.
The previous reports had listed Yin Changqing as a Soul Elder.
His current Soul Power Level could not be kept hidden anyway, so Tuoba Xi told them outright.
"What?!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo, usually so composed, shot to his feet in disbelief.
"A level 42 Soul Ancestor at twelve?!"
Mighty Lion Douluo and Light Feather Douluo exchanged stunned looks and drew sharp breaths.
Qian Daoliu clapped his hands and sighed in admiration.
"Level 42 at twelve...
Even I was only about that strong at his age!
To think the Light Saint Dragon Martial Soul was this formidable!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo recovered from his shock and burst into laughter.
"Sect Master Tuoba, your Holy Dragon Sect has produced a truly extraordinary prodigy!
First Yin Yu became a Titled Douluo in his early forties, and now you have Changqing, a talent without equal past or present. The Holy Dragon Sect's rise is certain!"
Qian Daoliu's gaze grew warmer as he looked at Tuoba Xi.
"With the Holy Dragon Sect's current strength and resources, its strongest fighters have already surpassed those of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, which calls itself the world's greatest Beast Spirit sect.
Once Holy Dragon Academy opens and Changqing matures, it'll be time for a change among the Upper Three Sects."
Tuoba Xi lowered his head and cupped his fists modestly.
"You flatter us, Grand Worshiper. The Holy Dragon Sect owes everything it has today to the Worship Hall's support."
Qian Daoliu waved off the remark and patted Tuoba Xi on the shoulder with a smile.
"We're family. No need to stand on ceremony.
Tell Yin Yu and Changqing that if they need anything for their cultivation, they can ask the Worship Hall at any time. Spirit Hall will spare no effort in nurturing them!"
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