After Ning Fengzhi and his group joined Heavenly Pursuit Academy, Yang Podi resumed his relatively leisurely life. Every day, apart from cultivation and planning for the next step, he spent the rest of his time with Ye Lingling to build a relationship, or giving guidance to the other people on their cultivation, and occasionally sparring with others.
In this short period of time, the entire world has undergone tremendous changes.
The Spirit Hall Empire's Soul Hunting Operation was a desperate gamble, essentially eliminating all its rivals across the entire continent.
After the royal families of the two great empires were destroyed, most of the generals and nobles in the army were also wiped out. The millions of troops were suddenly leaderless and were like headless flies.
The two empires quickly split apart. Without the imperial family to restrain them, the provinces, kingdoms, and duchies almost all raised their own armies and became independent. At least on the surface, there was no one who could unify the various factions.
Bibi Dong pressed on, and the army that was still preparing for battle suddenly sprang into action, especially the various armies that sent their own troops to condemn the elders of the Spirit Hall Empire.
With the Titled Douluo in charge, and especially under the threat of the Spirit Hall Empire's army, the territories of the two empires quickly fell into enemy hands, and many regions surrendered to the Spirit Hall Empire without resistance.
Judging from this development, the Spirit Hall Empire could rule the entire Douluo Continent in as little as six months to a year. If the Douluo Continent weren't so vast, this timeframe could be significantly shortened.
It seems everyone is beginning to understand that the entire Douluo Continent is likely to experience its greatest unification in ten thousand years, and the Spirit Hall Empire will reach unprecedented strength.
The Spirit Hall Empire will reach unprecedented heights in terms of territory, military, and Soul Master, Bibi Dong will likely become the first emperor to rule the entire Douluo Continent.
The Soul Master and forces that originally resisted the Spirit Hall Empire are now filled with fear and trepidation. Faced with such a behemoth as the Spirit Hall Empire, almost no one is able to resist.
In this extremely short period of time, the number of Soul Master in the Spirit Hall Empire surged again. If this trend continues, it is likely that 80% of the Soul Master in the entire Douluo Continent will join the Spirit Hall Empire.
Currently, only a very few places on the entire Douluo Continent are not ruled by the Spirit Hall Empire, including the Mount Aermo region near the Far North and the Vast Sea City near the ocean.
However, given the current situation, it seems only a matter of time before the Spirit Hall Empire sends troops to Vast Sea City.
As for the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, one of the largest Soul Master forces in the Soul Master World, the Spirit Hall Empire's attitude is relatively ambiguous. It neither tries to win them over nor suppresses them, seemingly remaining somewhat detached.
Ning Fengzhi and the others gradually began to integrate into the Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
Ning Fengzhi, instead of his usual splendid robes, wore ordinary clothes, giving him the appearance of a refined and scholarly teacher.
Bone Douluo, on the other hand, has a rather unfortunate situation. After changing his bone armor into ordinary clothes, his tall frame and prominent facial bones make him look rather incongruous, and he looks like he could easily scare children.
Sword Douluo, on the other hand, had a refined and scholarly appearance, dressed in a long robe with white hair, looking every bit the part of a master.
Yang Podi didn't concern himself with these trivial matters; he preferred to spend his time with Ye Lingling.
However, one day two months later, an uninvited guest suddenly arrived at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
This person was dressed in magnificent golden robes, carrying a golden longsword on her back. She had a beautiful face and an excellent figure; even an ordinary person would not be able to help but turn their head to look at such a beauty. This person was Qian Renxue.
Qian Renxue has never revealed her true appearance to outsiders from beginning to end. Even during the Heaven Dou Palace Coup, only a few people, including Tang San, saw Qian Renxue's true appearance.
After Qian Renxue arrived at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, she immediately asked to see Yang Podi, leaving everyone around her looking at each other in bewilderment.
Looking at Qian Renxue's arrogant demeanor, Yang Wudi and the others couldn't help but complain: Where did such a beautiful young girl come from? She even came all the way to the Heavenly Pursuit Academy to find her. When did Podi provoke someone like this?
Niu Gao seemed a little puzzled. " Podi is currently in seclusion. May I ask, young lady, what business do you have with our Podi?"
Qian Renxue's brows furrowed coldly. " Niu Gao, isn't Yang Podi waiting for my news at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy? How could he be in seclusion at a time like this? Call him out quickly."
Even Niu Gao, a Titled Douluo, lost his temper in the face of the arrogant Qian Renxue: "Young lady, I don't know what business you have with Podi. I'll send someone to inform him now. Please wait here for a moment."
"This Yang Podi has quite the airs, actually expecting me to wait for him here. How presumptuous!" A hint of frost seemed to emanate from Qian Renxue's face.
Ning Fengzhi two companions, who had rushed over upon hearing the news, looked at Qian Renxue and naturally made some guesses. "Are you Qian Renxue from the Spirit Hall Empire?"
A cold smile seemed to flash across Qian Renxue's face, "Teacher, it's been so long. I never expected to meet you at the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, let alone that you would join it. The once-glorious Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Heavenly Pursuit Academy is gone just like that."
Ning Fengzhi and the other two were immediately filled with rage upon hearing this, especially Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo. They never expected that the culprit who caused the destruction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would dare to come to the Heavenly Pursuit Academy. It was simply too much.
Seeing the tension between the two sides, Yang Wudi quickly tried to smooth things over. "Gentlemen, this is Heavenly Pursuit Academy. It's not appropriate to fight here."
Especially after Yang Wudi and the others learned of Qian Renxue's identity, they were even less likely to allow Qian Renxue to clash with Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Miss Qian Renxue, what brings you to Podi? May we relay your message?"
Qian Renxue's eyebrows furrowed. "I came here to cause trouble for Yang Podi, but this kid is quick to hide. He disappeared without a trace after borrowing my sword last time."
Yang Wudi and others:...
After discussing it for a while, given Qian Renxue's special status, they decided to take her to the top of Mount Aermo.
As fate would have it, Yang Podi was with Ye Lingling watching the snow from beside a cliff on the mountaintop.
Upon seeing this, Qian Renxue was immediately enraged. "You, Yang Podi, weren't you in seclusion? So you're here enjoying yourself with your girlfriend!"
Yang Podi was also bewildered by Qian Renxue's sudden visit. "Miss, I don't think I've offended you recently, so why has your temper become so irritable after only a few months?"
Qian Renxue's face darkened. "You have the nerve to say that? If you hadn't caused the Evil energy to enter my body, how could I have ended up like this? And yet you just walked away without a trace."
"Didn't I already say that as long as you use the Angel Temple and the Angel Holy Sword, mere evil energy shouldn't be a problem?"