Chapter 117: The Clear Sky Sect Emerges.
Although the Elemental Academy is now more powerful than ever, Dean Huo Tianchen has warned everyone. With the exception of Xiao Fei, Dean Huo Tianchen, and Dean Feng Xuan, everyone else must maintain a low profile and refrain from displaying their Titled Douluo strength.
This is especially true now, with the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and the Spirit Empire deploying millions of troops along the border. The two empires are likely well prepared, ready for war at any moment, and unlikely to allow the Spirit Empire to advance for much longer.
All that's missing is a spark, and war is imminent. If the Elemental Academy rashly displays its full strength, it will likely be surrounded by three factions.
Xiao Fei's strength is still within the tolerance of the other factions. However, if nine Titled Douluo suddenly appear, this war will be over. No one wants to face an Elemental Academy with nine Titled Douluo after finally achieving victory.
Everyone nodded in agreement, but inwardly they couldn't help but think: This Huo Tianchen is truly cunning and a complete idiot.
The eight people arrived at the dean's office, only to find that all the pending documents on the dean's desk had been processed, and there seemed to be something fishy going on within the academy.
Everyone wondered, "Will Dean Xiaofei personally punish all troublemakers?"
Just then, a deputy dean greeted them and explained in detail the new academy rules established by Dean Xiaofei. There was also the academy-wide Soul Master Competition, presided over by Dean Xiaofei.
After hearing the deputy dean's description, the five deans were stunned, at a loss for words.
They were still considering concealing the academy's strength, but Xiaofei revealed it completely. The only thing they could still conceal was the number of Soul Sages and above, including Titled Douluo.
Then there was the bizarre punishment plan. The five people applied themselves to the main plan and found it incredibly unacceptable, unsustainable.
However, it was said to be working very well. Lately, the students have been as well-behaved as quails, with few conflicts. Instead, they're diligently cultivating, striving for rewards at the next competition.
However, the arena has been overcrowded lately, requiring everyone to go there if they wanted to fight. And Xiao Fei actually wanted to build more arenas.
Dean Huo Tianchen suddenly thought, "Xiao Fei, how much will the arena rewards cost this time?"
"I picked all the herbs from near the Lake of Life, and they're worth only a few thousand Gold Soul Coins. It's my contribution to the academy."
"But I heard you plan to hold this competition annually, or maybe even every six months? What about the expenses?"
Xiao Fei looked at Dean Huo Tianchen in confusion. "I'm paying for this competition myself, but you'll cover the rest." With that, Xiao Fei left without hesitation.
The five deans were devastated by Xiao Fei's words. The academy would have to spend nearly ten million Gold Soul Coins annually, and judging by Xiao Fei's intention to hold the competition every six months, that would cost them their lives.
Tuition at the Elemental Academy was only 100 Gold Soul Coins per year, and the number of students enrolled from outside was less than 4,000. Some students were admitted free or subsidized by the academy.
The academy's annual tuition is only 400,000 gold soul coins. Even with the transfer students, it's only one or two million gold soul coins. Such a significant increase in annual expenses would cost several lives.
Furthermore, Xiao Fei hadn't yet fulfilled his promise of personal guidance from the dean. Instead, he said, "The cultivation methods of each department aren't well enough. Wait for the deans to return and each of them will teach their outstanding students."
This has invisibly increased the workload of the five deans.
Meanwhile, within a precipitous mountain, a sect exists. What are the members of the sect meeting discussing? Three majestic characters are etched on the sect's gate: Haotian Sect.
This was exactly Tang Xiao, the leader of Haotian Sect, and the five elders. A skinny old man said directly: "Sect leader, and everyone, I got the latest news. Tang San passed the Nine Trials of Sea God on Sea God Island and became the successor of Sea God. In addition, the Tiandou Empire, the Xingluo Empire and the Wuhun Empire have deployed millions of troops on the border. Now is the time when the Wuhun Palace is weakest. I think our Haotian Sect should come out again and show the strength of the world's number one sect."
"Besides, if we come out now, the Wuhun Empire will not be able to take care of our Haotian Sect."
"Also, in the Elemental Academy, the Po Yi Clan and the Yu Yi Clan are developing very well. After the Li Yi Clan and the Min Yi Clan joined Tang San's Tang Sect, they also received strong support from the Tiandou Empire and developed very well."
"Our Haotian Sect should also reappear and recall the old subordinates, otherwise we will lose our deterrent power to the sects in the world."
When the second elder finished speaking, the other four elders also nodded, obviously agreeing that the Haotian Sect should come out.
Tang Xiao was a little hesitant: "Although our Haotian Sect is very powerful now, we have six Titled Douluo here alone, and Xiao San has become the heir to the Sea God. But the Wuhun Empire should not be underestimated."
"Besides, even if we come out, the former affiliated families have left us for 25 years, especially the four single-attribute families. After we retired, we did not notify them, resulting in heavy losses for each of them. The Poyi Clan and the Yuyi Clan suffered more than half of their casualties. It may be difficult to recall them now."
An elder snorted coldly. It was the seventh elder Tang Lie: "Those former affiliated sects grew and became strong thanks to the reputation of our Haotian Sect. Even if we did something wrong back then, it is not a reason for them to leave our Haotian Sect."
"I will go there in person when the time comes. I don't believe they dare to rebel."
Tang Xiao looked bitter: "Seventh Elder, we can go and communicate with them, but we must not fight with them, otherwise we will make enemies for our Haotian Sect. The Wuhun Empire is now our biggest enemy. We can talk about other things later." Seeing Tang Lie nodded, Tang Xiao's face relaxed a little.
The six discussed some details, including future external strategies.
Finally, Tang Xiao issued the order: "Elders, notify all members of the sect. Effective immediately, all members of the Haotian Sect will leave the sect and rejoin the spirit master community. At the same time, contact the Heaven Dou Empire to arrange a new sect for us. We will support the Heaven Dou Empire and fight against the Spirit Empire."
The next day, news shocked the world. The Haotian Sect, which had withdrawn from the spirit master community for 25 years, had returned and called on its former members to rejoin. At the same time, the Haotian Sect demonstrated its astonishing strength and heritage. Sect Master Tang Xiao had a spirit power level of 97, and the five elders were all Titled Douluo.
Suddenly, the entire world was shaken.
In the Spirit Empire, in Spirit City,
Emperor Bibi Dong, scepter in hand, arrived at the Worship Hall, her face brimming with fury, shoving aside even the spirit masters who tried to stop her.
Inside, a massive figure stood on a high platform, and below stood six figures, each of immense power. They were none other than the Spirit Hall's Chief Worshiper Qian Daoliu and the other six chief worshipers. All the worshippers have reached or exceeded level 96, and Qian Daoliu is even level 99.
Emperor Bibi Dong glared at the figure on the platform: "Look at what you've done. Now the Haotian Sect has come out with a total of 6 Titled Douluo, and Tang Xiao is even level 97. They have now announced their support for the Tiandou Empire and are fighting against our Wuhun Empire. This is all your fault."
The figure on the platform sighed softly: "When necessary, our Worship Hall will take action."
"Haotian Sect, Tang Chen, what a pity!"
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