After leaving Heavenly Pursuit Academy, Prince Xue Qinghe and his entourage stayed in Monai City. After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they all returned to their respective residences.
Among the Clear Sky Sect members, Tang Xiao took out the Earth Essence Fruit and asked Tang San, " Xiao San, can this Earth Essence Fruit heal your father's injuries?"
Tang San nodded, seemingly filled with longing. " The Earth Essence Fruit is said to be formed by absorbing the power of the earth, possessing extremely strong healing abilities. It can heal any injury, but it has no other effects besides healing. This Earth Essence Fruit should be able to completely heal my father's injuries."
Tang Xiao nodded. "That's good, now Brother Hao is saved."
Tang San spoke with a somewhat serious tone, "Uncle, since Heavenly Pursuit Academy has a Earth Essence Fruit, they must have other treasures as well. Although this Earth Essence Fruit is not Immortal Herb, it is still a very precious medicinal material. In addition, considering the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum they brought out before, they might have even more celestial Immortal Herb on them. Why don't we ask them to bring out even better Immortal Herb?"
Tang Xiao shook his head. "Today's situation has exhausted the last bit of goodwill from our Clear Sky Sect. If we need anything again next time, I'm afraid they won't listen to us anymore, and if there's a conflict, the two sides will directly come to blows."
"But Uncle, you are a Level 97 Titled Douluo, and Senior Sword Douluo is also a Level 97 Titled Douluo. Heavenly Pursuit Academy only has three newly entered Titled Douluo. Your strength is much greater than theirs."
" Xiao San, you're wrong. I just observed carefully, and Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Dugu Bo are all estimated to be at Level 94. In addition, although Yang Podi only showed killing intent once, he is probably already Titled Douluo. Furthermore, Yang Wudi's son, Yang Zhentian, also had abnormal fluctuations in his Soul Power the moment Yang Podi showed killing intent, so he is probably already Titled Douluo as well."
" Heavenly Pursuit Academy currently has five Titled Douluo. If we really make a move, I'm afraid that apart from me and Sword Douluo, no one here will escape."
"Besides, we've already severed ties with the Breaking Clan and Defense Clan. They even gave us spiritual herbs. If we were to actually try to steal them, the prestigious reputation of the Clear Sky Sect would be ruined."
"There's another point. If even one of them manages to escape this time, then whether it's the Clear Sky Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, or even the Heaven Dou Empire, I'm afraid everything below the Titled Douluo will be wiped out."
Tang San was puzzled upon hearing this. "That's impossible, is Heavenly Pursuit Academy really that powerful?"
Tang Xiao couldn't help but sigh, " Dugu Bo of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy is a rare poison-attribute Titled Douluo, capable of causing widespread poisoning. Below the Titled Douluo, none have much resistance against him. In addition, the Breaking Clan is skilled in poison refining, and the poisons they concoct are difficult to defend against. This is probably why the Spirit Hall allows them to live peacefully and dares not attack them casually."
" Heavenly Pursuit Academy might not be able to defeat us and the Spirit Hall at the Titled Douluo, but it can reduce other forces to only Titled Douluo. In that situation, who would dare to take the initiative to attack?"
Upon hearing this, Tang San fell silent. He was currently only a Soul Emperor, far from being Titled Douluo. If he were truly poisoned, he would likely face certain death.
Tang Xiao spoke up somewhat seriously, " Xiao San, I know you respect your teacher, but sometimes you still need to have basic manners. If Sword Douluo and I hadn't both been here today, this matter probably wouldn't have been so easy to resolve."
Tang San seemed extremely unwilling. "Uncle, are we just going to let this go? The Breaking Clan and Defense Clan were merely affiliated families of our Clear Sky Sect before. Are we just going to let them continue to live freely like this?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao's expression instantly changed. " Xiao San, I don't know why you think that way. We should never make more enemies. Our original plan was to have Heavenly Pursuit Academy as our ally to fight against the Spirit Hall, but now it seems that's all impossible."
"In the world of Soul Master, strength always reigns supreme. Given the current strength of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, they will not become an appendage of any power, and no power would dare to coerce them. This is why they want independence but no one dares to provoke them."
Tang San's expression seemed somewhat ferocious at this moment. "But back then, countless of their disciples also died at the hands of the Spirit Hall. They've even forgotten the most basic hatred."
Tang Xiao shook his head. "During the war at the Clear Sky Sect back then, the Breaking Clan lost more than 300 people, Defense Clan lost more than 400 people. Although it was the Spirit Hall that did it, our Clear Sky Sect abandoned them and let them be slaughtered by the Spirit Hall. They may hate the Spirit Hall, but they may hate our Clear Sky Sect even more."
Tang San quickly spoke up, "How can Senior Tai Tan and Senior Bai He put aside their hatred for the Clear Sky Sect and rejoin Clear Sky Sect?"
Tang Xiao's expression changed slightly. "As I just told you, everything in the Soul Master World is based on strength. If the Strength Clan and the Speed Clan have multiple Titled Douluo, if they develop well enough, how could they possibly be willing to return to the Clear Sky Sect as affiliated families?"
Tang Hao, who was standing to the side, also spoke up at this moment, " Xiao San, you must remember this, the Soul Master World will always respect strength. The Clear Sky Sect ended up in such a miserable state because it was not strong enough, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was also wiped out because it was not strong enough."
Tang San seemed unwilling, only nodding silently. However, he finally spoke up, "Dad, Uncle, this Yang Podi shouldn't even be twenty-five years old, right? How can he be so strong? He's already Titled Douluo."
Tang Hao thought for a moment before slowly speaking, "I don't know why his strength has improved so quickly. When I went to the Slaughter City, I heard from the King of Slaughter that Yang Podi had passed the Slaughter City's test and passed the Hell Road, obtaining the Divine Slaughter's Domain. Xiao San, unless there are special circumstances, try not to clash with him. Everyone who obtains the Divine Slaughter's Domain is absolutely ruthless and decisive."
Tang Xiao quickly said, " Brother Hao, why don't you eat this Earth Essence Fruit first?"
Tang Hao's face was somewhat gloomy. "Brother, I've let the sect down. This Earth Essence Fruit was obtained by exchanging the last bit of goodwill between our Clear Sky Sect and those two families."
" Brother Hao, our Clear Sky Sect needs you now. Only by recovering your strength as soon as possible can you continue to contribute to the sect."
Tang San, who was standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Dad, you should eat this Earth Essence Fruit as soon as possible. We can talk about the rest later."
After hesitating for a while, Tang Hao finally took the Earth Essence Fruit.
After swallowing the Earth Essence Fruit, Tang Hao felt his injuries rapidly healing, even some hidden wounds were recovering. "Big brother, Xiao San, this Earth Essence Fruit truly lives up to its reputation as a spiritual medicine. I estimate that in another month or two, my body will be fully recovered, and then we won't be afraid of other forces anymore."
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's residence, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Ning Rongrong sat together. Ning Rongrong was noticeably more mature than before, as if she had shed her original naivety after the battle at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi with some doubt, " Uncle Jian, what do you think of today's situation? Is there anything wrong with it?"
Sword Douluo shook his head with a somewhat solemn expression. "The situation today is very strange. In my estimation, Yang Podi has already reached the Titled Douluo. In addition, judging from Yang Zhentian's reaction at the time, he should also be Titled Douluo. It seems that the Breaking Clan has obtained a great treasure."
Ning Fengzhi also became somewhat serious at this moment. "In just twenty years, the Breaking Clan has produced three Titled Douluo, in addition to Niu Gao from the Defense Clan. They have indeed received tremendous opportunities."
" Fengzhi, what should we do now? This Yang Podi has been hiding his true strength all along. His strength is probably no weaker than mine, and may even be stronger. If we make a move today, I'm afraid few of us here will leave alive."
Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment before speaking, "According to the information we've received over the past few years, Yang Podi and his group went to Vast Sea City four and a half years ago, and then sailed to Sea God Island. They probably encountered some significant opportunities there."
"Their Heavenly Pursuit Academy is now stronger than our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We'll discuss how to deal with them after we visit them separately tomorrow. Even the Spirit Hall hasn't taken action against them yet, so we should try our best not to become their enemy."
At this moment, Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up, "Dad, Grandpa Jian, I'd like to visit Sister Lingling and Sister Yanyan tomorrow."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Alright, you can just be ordinary friends and not get involved with any sects or factions."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's somewhat puzzled expression, Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to continue, "Among Yang Podi and the other six, everything revolves around Yang Podi himself. No one can change the other five's stance. Talking too much about sect feuds will only make them resentful."
Ning Fengzhi truly lives up to his reputation as a shrewd and resourceful person, especially considering his ability to support the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a mere support Soul Saint. His knowledge and emotional intelligence far surpass those of others.
As for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, after waiting in the room for a while, a dark shadow suddenly flashed between the rooms. It was Ghost Douluo who had arrived, along with two other Titled Douluo, Snake Lance and Pufferfish, who were also present.
Xue Qinghe seemed a little displeased. " Ghost Douluo, why are you only arriving now?"
Ghost Douluo hurriedly bowed. "Young Master, I've been discovered."
Xue Qinghe seemed to become somewhat serious again. "How is this possible? Even Sword Douluo and Tang Xiao didn't find you, so who did?"
" Yang Podi."
After Ghost Douluo mentioned Yang Podi's name, he recounted in detail everything that Yang Podi had done to stop him, including Yang Podi's warning.
Xue Qinghe's face darkened. "According to you, Heavenly Pursuit Academy already has five Titled Douluo, especially Yang Podi, who is only twenty-four years old and is already Titled Douluo?"
Although Ghost Douluo was somewhat frightened, he finally spoke up, "That's true. Yang Podi should at least be Titled Douluo, and this person is extremely fast and unusually strange. He might really be able to capture me."
Upon hearing this, Xue Qinghe could only shake his head with a wry smile, "I never imagined that Yang Podi would have reached this level in just over ten years, and they've even been hiding Yang Zhentian all along. It seems I've wasted too much time."
" Ghost Douluo, go and inform that woman and my grandfather. I need to complete the mission as soon as possible; we can't waste any more time. Also, what's the status of the other Great Enshrined? How are their injuries recovering?"
Ghost Douluo quickly replied, "All six elders have recovered and are ready to come and support the young master at any time."
Xue Qinghe nodded. "Please have a few elders secretly come to Heaven Dou City. My final plan might be quite difficult. It would be best to have my grandfather come in person. Tang Hao should be recovering soon, and he is now a major enemy of my Spirit Hall."
"As for Yang Podi's small deals with the Spirit Hall, both sides can proceed as normal. There's no need for our people to harm Elder Ye Renxin."
"By the way, is there any way to determine Yang Podi's exact Soul Power Level?"
Ghost Douluo shook his head. " Yang Podi of few words, rarely engaging in combat. However, I estimate he's at least Level 95, otherwise he wouldn't be able to see through me so easily, nor keep up with my speed."
Upon hearing these words, Xue Qinghe fell silent, his expression becoming quite complex.
Since the Clear Sky Sect moved to the vicinity of Heaven Dou City, Xue Qinghe has felt immense pressure. The Snake Lance Douluo and the Porcupinefish Douluo dare not act rashly, and the original plan to poison Xue Ye has been forced to be suspended.
Hearing that Yang Podi had actually reached the Titled Douluo before him and was now a whole realm ahead of him, he immediately felt immense pressure and realized that he couldn't waste any more time here, otherwise the gap between them would only widen.
Xue Qinghe thought about it carefully and realized that his Innate Soul Power of level 20 was already a joke. Even though he had obtained Yang Podi's Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, which greatly improved both his Soul Power and flames, he had only barely reached the Soul Douluo level. Compared to the Soul Master Tournament five years ago, the gap had become even greater.