After hearing Yang Podi's words, Ning Fengzhi and the other two fell silent.
However, Yang Podi ignored Ning Fengzhi's expression and continued, "For example, here's an example: I need to cooperate with the Spirit Hall Empire on something. Even if you have a blood feud with me, you must support me unconditionally now."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's face seemed to be bleeding.
Sword Douluo, standing to the side, seemed unwilling. " Fengzhi, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall Empire are sworn enemies. I am truly unwilling to give up my hatred. I would rather die than be like this."
Although Bone Douluo didn't speak, his expression suggested he shared the same attitude as Sword Douluo.
After Yang Podi finished speaking, he simply looked at Ning Fengzhi and the other two quietly and said nothing more.
In fact, everyone knew Ning Fengzhi's intentions. He simply wanted to rely on the Heavenly Pursuit Academy to slowly cultivate his own disciples, and then rebuild the sect when he was strong enough. He could even rely on the Heavenly Pursuit Academy as a powerful force to contend with the Spirit Hall.
Moreover, given the terrifying speed of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy's development over the years, it has probably received tremendous opportunities. If I also had such opportunities, my future development would be a piece of cake.
But if Yang Podi's demands are followed, joining Heavenly Pursuit Academy would only mean becoming an ordinary teacher, and being forbidden from spreading any ideas of revenge or conquest. Wouldn't that mean becoming a permanent vassal of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy? And there might not even be Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future.
Ning Fengzhi's expression suddenly became very calm. "Although we are few in number now, if all of us join Heavenly Pursuit Academy, the overall strength of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy will be greatly enhanced. In the future, even if we compete with the Spirit Hall Empire, it will be a great help."
"Furthermore, given the current strength of your Heavenly Pursuit Academy, the Spirit Hall Empire may not continue to tolerate your neutrality, especially after they unify the world. Conflicts between the two sides may arise then."
Upon hearing this, Yang Podi couldn't help but sneer, "There's no need for Sect Master Ning to worry about that. Although the Spirit Hall Empire is powerful, in my heart it's nothing special. As for whether there will be conflicts between the two sides in the future, that depends on whether they have the guts to cause trouble at my Heavenly Pursuit Academy."
"Of course, if anyone within my Heavenly Pursuit School dares to deliberately create conflict and cause a clash between the two sides, I wouldn't mind letting that person experience my methods."
As Yang Podi finished speaking, the entire room seemed to be filled with a chill. Even though Yang Podi did not have any Soul Power fluctuations, the powerful Sword Douluo felt a chill in his heart, and this chill seemed to come from the depths of his soul.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Yang Podi: "Thank you, Your Majesty. We are willing to join Heavenly Pursuit Academy. From now on, all our actions will comply with the Heavenly Pursuit Academy's rules, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will cease to exist."
Yang Podi smiled and nodded, " Sect Master Ning is indeed very decisive. You can all rest assured that Heavenly Pursuit Academy has always treated everyone equally. From now on, Heavenly Pursuit Academy will be everyone's home."
Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile, "Your Majesty is joking. From now on, there will be no more Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and naturally, there will be no sect leader. From now on, everyone can just call me Mr. Ning or Fengzhi."
After some discussion, both sides finalized the arrangements for Ning Fengzhi and the others after they joined Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
After the conversation, Yang Zhentian personally led Ning Fengzhi and the other two out of the conference room.
Ning Fengzhi was no longer the refined gentleman he once was; his steps were unsteady, and he appeared much more dejected than before.
Watching Ning Fengzhi and the others leave, Yang Podi couldn't help but sigh, "Life is unpredictable; even a hero like him has fallen into obscurity."
Yang Podi didn't really care whether Ning Fengzhi and the others joined Heavenly Pursuit Academy. Right now, they were just a few decent henchmen who couldn't cause any trouble, and they certainly didn't dare to do anything under his command.
As for ambitions and lofty aspirations, once they join Heavenly Pursuit Academy, they will only have one identity: teachers at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy. Their past glories will vanish like smoke.
After Ning Fengzhi and the other two left, Sword Douluo seemed a little puzzled. " Fengzhi, why are you doing this? No matter how difficult things get in the future, as long as Old Bones and I are here, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will eventually have a chance to rise again."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a bitter smile, " Uncle Jian, there's no chance anymore. Whether it's you or Uncle Gu, your strength has reached its limit. You'll never be able to reach the level of Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong. And we Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples are limited by our Martial Soul, so we can never break through to the Soul Douluo level in our lifetime."
"Over the years, I have devoted myself to making our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect more glorious and powerful, but compared to both the Clear Sky Sect and the Spirit Hall Empire, we are too weak, or rather, our growth is too limited. A single auxiliary Martial Soul can't ultimately support the entire sect."
"Furthermore, Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu, you two have fought for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for most of your lives. I really don't want to see you two die in battle, and I especially don't want my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul to have no successors."
Upon hearing these words, both Sword Douluo and Gu Douluo fell silent. They had witnessed the rise and fall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and even though they had tried their best, they were ultimately powerless to stop it.
Ning Fengzhi continued, "Back then, our Upper Three Sects Zhentian. Even when facing the Spirit Hall, we had the ability to put up a fight. But what about now? The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has long been wiped out, and the Clear Sky Sect is probably doomed this time as well. It's relatively fortunate that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has managed to preserve its heritage."
"Actually, I've always envied Yang Wudi and the others' lives. They're far removed from worldly affairs and sect struggles, free from so much scheming and intrigue, living carefree lives on their own. From now on, Uncle Jian, you can wholeheartedly pursue higher realms of swordsmanship, and Uncle Gu, you can do what you want to do."
Just then, Ning Rongrong suddenly ran out and went straight into Ning Fengzhi's arms. "Daddy, Grandpa Jian, Grandpa Gu, I heard you joined Heavenly Pursuit Academy. That's wonderful! We won't be separated anymore."
Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, a rare sense of relief rising in their hearts.
Ning Fengzhi was a little embarrassed. " Rongrong, I'm really sorry, Dad is sorry. You won't have a family fortune as big as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to inherit in the future."
Although there was a hint of sadness on Ning Rongrong's face, she finally spoke up, "Dad, the family business isn't the most important thing. As long as the three of you are all doing well, that's what Rongrong cares about most."
Rongrong has grown up!