Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi became puzzled. " Podi, why build two new campuses? Is there another plan? Why do we need to keep it hidden?"
Yang Podi looked at the crowd around him, thought for a moment, and then spoke, "I have the learning materials and even the instructors for Soul Tool. What we lack is our own Soul Engineer. Moreover, this matter is of great importance, and the destructive power of Soul Tool is too great, so we need to keep it hidden until our strength is sufficient before we can show it to the world."
"I plan to establish an academy for the research, production, and teaching of Soul Tool. This academy will gather individuals interested in Soul Tool development, especially those interested in forging. These individuals will learn about Soul Tool from scratch, with the aim of training them to become Soul Engineer."
Yang Wudi hesitated upon hearing this. "If we train our outstanding students to become Soul Engineer, wouldn't that weaken the strength of our academy's Soul Master? After all, Soul Master have limited energy. If they all become obsessed with researching Soul Tool, it might affect the academy's overall strength."
Yang Podi nodded in agreement. "It will indeed have some impact in the early stages, but we have no choice but to do this. You can imagine how strong an ordinary Soul King -level disciple would be if they could use a level Level 7 Soul Tool that is comparable to Soul Saint."
Upon hearing Yang Podi's words, everyone was once again greatly shocked. If what Yang Podi said was true, wouldn't that mean that Soul King could unleash the power of Soul Saint?
At this moment, Poison Douluo suddenly spoke up, " Little Monster, what you're doing can indeed increase the combat power of our Heavenly Pursuit Academy, but aren't we supposed to not interfere in any conflicts within the Soul Master World? Is it necessary to develop in this direction?"
Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "Things aren't that simple. Besides offensive and Defensive Soul Tool Soul Tool, we can make some Storage Soul Tool to sell throughout the Douluo Continent, and we can also develop other types of Soul Tool. This way, the entire academy can become self-sufficient, at least economically it will be much better."
"Another point is that we can consider making offensive and Defensive Soul Tool later, but we absolutely cannot leave them unmade. Right now, my presence can deter other forces and maintain the aloof stance of the Heavenly Pursuit Academy. But even if I were gone, these offensive and Defensive Soul Tool would still be one of our trump cards."
Having the ability but not using it is one thing, and not having the ability at all are two completely different things; otherwise, we would become lambs to the slaughter sooner or later.
After hearing these words, everyone fell silent. Every great power has its ups and downs. Back then, the Clear Sky Sect was forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall because it didn't have Tang Chen as its backer. In the end, the Soul World is still about strength.
Before anyone could speak, Yang Podi casually took out a Soul Tool from his person, and in the blink of an eye, dozens of Soul Tool appeared in the entire room. These were all purchased by him from the Sun Moon Continent, and they were all of various Soul Tool.
Upon seeing so many Soul Tool, everyone's expression instantly changed.
In particular, everyone picked up their own Soul Tool and examined them, praising them highly. They never imagined that there was such a technology in the world as making Soul Tool.
Yang Wudi studied an exquisite Soul Tool for a long time before suddenly addressing the crowd. " Old Rhino, Old Poison, and the other deans, what do you think?"
Niu Gao carefully examined the Soul Tool, seemingly pondering for a long time before speaking, " Old Goat, if we can truly manufacture these Soul Tool ourselves, our Heavenly Pursuit Academy will likely accumulate a great deal of wealth very quickly, and it will also significantly improve our own strength. I agree with establishing Soul Tool Research Academy."
Everyone else who heard this agreed.
Yang Wudi turned to Yang Podi and asked, " Podi, what exactly is your plan?"
Yang Podi glanced at everyone and spoke again, "No matter what, I am determined to open the academy for the research and production of Soul Tool. Even if you don't support me, our Breaking Clan can do it ourselves. But since everyone agrees, I'll just mention a few key points."
"First and foremost, the research and production of Soul Tool must be kept absolutely secret. That's why I plan to build the base on the snow-capped mountains, specifically in the northern part of Mount Aermo. Everyone who chooses to join the Soul Tool Research Academy must be absolutely reliable. If any person or force tries to back out or take any data out, don't blame me for being ruthless."
After Yang Podi said those words, even though he didn't use any Soul Power, the temperature in the entire room suddenly dropped significantly, as if filled with boundless killing intent, making everyone feel as if they had fallen into a deep abyss.
Before anyone else could speak, Yang Podi continued, "I will establish internal rules for the Soul Tool Research Academy. Anyone who dares to hand over data and take it out will be killed. If the news is spread, I will also deal with them severely. At best, their Martial Soul will be crippled; at worst, they will be eliminated."
Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but swallow hard. Although Yang Podi usually appeared friendly, he was ruthless in his words and deeds.
However, everyone also began to understand how much Yang Podi valued this Soul Tool Research Academy. If anyone actually did anything petty theft, Yang Podi would likely turn on them without hesitation.
Especially for Shui Qingrou, Huo Lie, and Feng Xuan, who joined later, Yang Podi's main point was clearly to warn them.
Suddenly remembering something, Yang Podi tossed another Soul Tool to his grandfather, Yang Wudi: "Grandpa, there are ten Soul Engineer I captured from the Sun Moon Continent here. I knocked them all unconscious. These ten will be excellent instructors at the Soul Dou Academy. You should focus on communicating with them about the construction of the Soul Guidance Academy and the future teaching plan."
Upon hearing this, everyone's lips twitched. They hadn't expected Yang Podi to actually capture someone else's teacher and put him directly into Soul Tool. It seemed he was indeed well-prepared, and his approach was simple and brutal.
Yang Podi continued, "Secondly, after the Soul Guidance Academy produces Soul Tool, it should only sell Storage Soul Tool and everyday Soul Tool on the market. Combat Soul Tool should absolutely not be sold in the short term. We need to establish a firm foothold first. I don't want this trivial matter to ignite a war."
Yang Podi was well aware that while a common man is innocent, possessing a treasure is a crime. If the Spirit Hall Empire or the Soul Beast Clan knew that he could create Soul Tool suitable for war, they would probably go mad.
Yang Wudi suddenly thought of something, " Podi, doesn't the production of Soul Tool require a large number of blacksmiths? Where should we recruit highly skilled blacksmiths?"
Yang Podi clearly understood the purpose of his grandfather Yang Wudi's words, and his expression became somewhat serious. "Grandpa, the matter of the Soul Tool Academy is of great importance and must be absolutely reliable. I will find a way to bring back a group of blacksmiths; these people must be absolutely reliable."
"If those unreliable people are highly skilled in casting, they will only become a hidden danger to us, and may even bring us annihilation."
Upon hearing this, Yang Wudi remained silent and said nothing more.
Yang Podi understood that although his grandfather and maternal grandfather seemed resolute on the surface, they still cared about their old friendship. If they really recruited the Tai Tan and the Strength Clan into the Heavenly Pursuit Academy, or even the Soul Tool Research Academy, it might cause trouble in their own backyard.
Thinking of this, Yang Podi suddenly asked Dugu Bo, " Grandpa Dugu, are those people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect relatively well-behaved in our academy now? Have they done anything outrageous, or even considered taking revenge on the Spirit Hall Empire?"