Chapter 175: Gathering at Xingluo City.
"Father, Uncle, the Spirit Empire has now occupied nearly 80% of the continent. What's their attitude toward the Elemental Academy? I don't believe they can tolerate the Elemental Academy's independence."
Tang San's words hit the nail on the head. No powerful force would tolerate a powerful force existing within its sphere of influence.
This time, it was Tang Xiao who spoke up. "The Spirit Empire doesn't seem to be taking any stance or measures regarding the Elemental Academy. I heard Bibi Dong went to the Elemental Academy, but surprisingly, there hasn't been any conflict between the two sides. In the spirit master world right now, the Elemental Academy is like a pure land, detached from the world."
"Uncle, given Bibi Dong's personality, I don't believe she would allow the Elemental Academy to exist. She's just trying to unify the entire Douluo Continent first before dealing with the Elemental Academy."
"But I find it strange. Given Wang Xiaofei's intelligence, he wouldn't be unaware of Bibi Dong's plans. He still wants to remain neutral. Either he has his own plans, or he already reached an agreement with the Spirit Empire."
Tang Xiao shook his head. "Wang Xiaofei is indeed a strange person. Logically, he was the first to achieve Godhood, and his strength would have been the strongest at that time."
"At that time, I discussed this with Sect Master Ning and your teacher. If the Element Academy really wanted to remain neutral, they would not have allowed us or the Spirit Empire to win so easily. But the strange thing is that from beginning to end, he did not take any measures. He neither stopped Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong of the Spirit Empire from becoming gods, nor did he stop the Spirit Empire from destroying us. It seemed that he had no intention of intervening in the war."
Tang San's eyes were grim: "The only explanation is that the Element Academy had already reached an agreement with the Spirit Empire, and the Spirit Empire even put forward conditions that Wang Xiaofei could not refuse."
"Xiao San, what should we do now? Although you have become a god, the Spirit Empire has two gods. I'm afraid we will suffer if a real fight breaks out."
Dai Mubai, who had been silent all this time, also spoke: "Now all the forces resisting the Spirit Empire are basically staying in Xingluo City of the Xingluo Empire. Why don't we go to Xingluo City first? We'll consider any subsequent plans later."
The few of them continued to discuss for a while, and finally decided to go to Xingluo City. After all, if they wanted to fight against the Spirit Empire, Xingluo City was the only place to go at this stage.
Otherwise, he would have to return to Seagod Island. On the sea, relying on his Seagod strengths, Tang San wondered if he could even hold his own against the two gods.
Meanwhile, the Elemental Academy was experiencing a surge in popularity. Ever since the news of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo joining the academy spread, many spirit masters flocked to it.
The Douluo Continent now ostensibly consisted of only three factions: the warring Spirit Empire and the Star Luo Empire, and the Elemental Academy, which had remained neutral.
Dean Huo Tianchen and the other deans were overwhelmed by the numerous spirit masters seeking to join the Elemental Academy, especially since Wang Xiaofei was absent from the academy.
Ultimately, however, they selected spirit masters with a good reputation within the spirit master community, who met the academy's requirements and were willing to swear a spirit oath to join.
Enveloped by Wang Xiaofei's divine power, the Elemental Academy felt a mysterious force locking onto them. Breaking their oath threatened to shatter their spirits, much like the oath itself.
Of course, there were some unexpected surprises this time. Zhilin Soul Douluo, one of the original teaching committee members of the Royal Academy of the Heaven Dou Empire, also came to the Elemental Academy. After some communication, Zhilin Soul Douluo joined the Elemental Academy as the director of the botanical garden, and at the same time managed some newly joined wood-type soul masters. After the war is over, the academy will form the Yi Wood Department (Plant Department).
Those who didn't meet the admission requirements or had a poor reputation were rejected outright. Some spirit master families and nobles were also rejected. Within the Elemental Academy, there were only teachers and students, no nobles or anything like that.
Spirit masters who were unreasonable and refused to take the oath were simply expelled.
A few spirit masters regretted joining, only to have their spirits shattered and crippled the moment they broke their oaths, transforming themselves from high-ranking spirit masters into mere ordinary beings.
The Elemental Academy implemented a series of measures, deterring many interested individuals, and peace returned to the academy.
Wang Xiaofei spent a few days in Slaughter City before leaving. Before leaving, Yang Wudi handed Xiaofei the Soul-Breaking Spear and took it away.
After a few days of travel, Tang San and his group finally arrived at Xingluo City.
Xingluo City was now under strict lockdown, with over a million troops stationed within. Armored soldiers were stationed on the city walls and in strongholds. Seen from above, Xingluo City resembled a steel monstrosity.
The city gates were closed, and a group of inspectors stood before them, receiving and checking the various scouts coming and going.
Tang San and his companions arrived at the gates. Dai Mubai immediately displayed the White Tiger Token, while Tang Xiao and the others displayed their Clear Sky Hammer spirits and Titled Douluo spirit ring configurations. Upon seeing the tokens, the inspectors decisively opened the gates, allowing Dai Mubai and his companions into the city and then ushering them directly into the Imperial Palace.
The Emperor and Empress of the Xingluo Empire, along with their dignitaries, welcomed Tang San and his companions into the palace. As Tang San displayed the might of a Sea God, Dai Mubai displayed the strength of a Level 93 Titled Douluo.
The Emperor of the Xingluo Empire decisively deposed Crown Prince Davis, appointing Dai Mubai as his successor. He also designated the Clear Sky Sect as the Protectorate Sect of the Xingluo Empire, sharing the throne with the Imperial Family.
Immediately afterwards, the Silla Empire issued a call for all spirit masters, citing the Star Luo Empire's royal family and Sea God Tang San as their namesakes, to join the rebellion against the Spirit Empire. Scouts were dispatched to spread the news throughout the major cities of the Star Luo Empire, even to Heaven Dou City.
Tang San even displayed his ten spirit rings and a powerful aura of dominance over Star Luo City. Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed throughout the city, instantly reviving the already low morale.
Many families and spirit masters who harbored hatred for the Spirit Empire flocked to Star Luo City. Many spirit masters, especially those who had lost loved ones in the war against the Heaven Dou Empire, now saw the Star Luo Empire and Sea God Tang San as their only hope for revenge.
Meanwhile, Tang San and his group, Tang Hao, were planning something. While morale had improved, strength ultimately prevailed, and the Spirit Empire's strength surpassed all expectations.
Tang Hao was also quite worried: "Xiao San, although you have become a god now, we only have one god, while the Spirit Empire has two. If you are outnumbered, we will be in a very passive situation. Not to mention that the Spirit Empire has more than ten Titled Douluo."
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