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Facing 'Xue Qinghe's' query, Su Wen was unhurried.
"I intend to establish 'The Academy' to break down the barriers of knowledge on the continent." As he said this, he looked at Ning Fengzhi.
The barriers of knowledge actually benefited the various factions the most.
They had complete cultivation systems and relatively sound theoretical knowledge, which they used to attract new, talented Spirit Masters.
Once the barriers of knowledge were broken, it would undoubtedly be a great thing for the Spirit Master world, but not necessarily for the major factions.
Ning Fengzhi frowned, feeling somewhat resistant to the purpose of the Academy Su Wen was establishing.
However, he knew very well that since Su Wen said this to his face and even asked for help from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan—a beneficiary of the current system he wanted to break—he must have an explanation.
"The so-called breaking of knowledge barriers is only relative. The Academy will provide a platform for all Spirit Masters to access knowledge at any level, but whether they can obtain it depends on their own means."
"The main purpose of the Academy is also to research theories related to Spirit Master cultivation, spirits, etc., driving the progress of the Spirit Master world in terms of theory."
Although Su Wen said this, 'Xue Qinghe' knew that Su Wen believed knowledge was power. Driving progress in theory was tantamount to driving the progress of the Spirit Master world's overall strength.
He actually had such grand ambitions.
However, this would inevitably face a lot of difficulties.
"I need financial help from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and a supply of talent from the Tian Dou Imperial Family. Of course, I will also try to contact Spirit Hall," Su Wen said.
Ning Fengzhi saw Su Wen's determination to establish this faction.
But was it necessary?
Why suddenly have this idea?
Breaking knowledge barriers, driving the theoretical progress of the entire Spirit Master world...
Su Wen was very firm in his heart.
When he decided to walk the path of analyzing and mastering as much as possible through knowledge, his path was already set.
Was there a God of Knowledge on the Douluo Continent?
Probably not, otherwise theoretical development wouldn't be so backward.
So, if Su Wen wanted to become a god, he had to plan for himself.
According to the information he knew about becoming a god independently, only the first-generation Sea God, the current Sea God, had achieved godhood on his own.
And he achieved the position of Sea God through the faith of the sea spirit beasts and sea Spirit Masters in the boundless ocean.
Faith must be the most critical link.
The gifts of fate often have prices marked on them long ago.
Su Wen walked the path of knowledge and wanted to become the God of Knowledge. So, he had to fulfill the obligations of the God of Knowledge in return, contributing to the theoretical progress of the Douluo Continent and the circulation of knowledge, becoming the spokesperson for knowledge.
Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath. Sensing Su Wen's determination, he didn't try to persuade him otherwise. Instead, he was already thinking about how to maintain his sect's interests and even further expand the sect under the scenario Su Wen described.
This was his duty as the Clan Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
And it actually wasn't hard to find a way out.
The barriers of knowledge would be pierced by Su Wen to a certain extent, but the sects themselves still had advantages.
Especially since acquiring knowledge wasn't without cost.
The gifts of fate are often already marked with a price.
Su Wen would provide them with a platform to acquire knowledge, but to truly obtain it, they also needed to pay a price.
Knowledge itself is priceless; marking it with a price was already Su Wen's greatest help.
And this price would also go to the major sects providing the knowledge.
Commonly known as copyright.
Intellectual property rights.
Under Ning Fengzhi's repeated questioning, he also saw the impact of Su Wen's actions on the sect from the perspective of intellectual property rights.
It wouldn't affect the sect's interests.
But it required the sect to cooperate in transforming.
Did Su Wen have enough face for this?
Everything depended on the premise that Su Wen's Academy was established and realized Su Wen's vision.
So, could the Academy truly be built and become a super faction influencing the entire continent?
"Little Wen, the Poison Douluo isn't also joining your Academy, is he?" 'Xue Qinghe' caught the key point.
Ning Fengzhi's heart stirred. Looking at Su Wen's expression, he knew the answer.
If that was the case, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan could invest.
With the Poison Douluo, plus the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan...
He looked at 'Xue Qinghe' again.
If the Tian Dou Imperial Family was added, then the Academy itself would have the confidence to achieve its so-called goals.
If Su Wen's Spirit Ascension Method was thrown as a bomb into the major factions of the entire continent, the obstacles would be reduced by more than half.
And the most important point: if Su Wen could get the help and support of Spirit Hall, the establishment of this Academy would undoubtedly be unimpeded.
But could Spirit Hall tolerate the emergence of another super faction spread across the continent?
Wouldn't Spirit Hall want to use this idea and carry out this business themselves?
"Little Wen, regardless of the outcome, I am very optimistic about your idea. I support you on a personal level," 'Xue Qinghe' said.
"Little Wen, Uncle Ning can also represent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to support you, but the extent of support depends on the prospects of your Academy," Ning Fengzhi said.
As long as you can do it, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan can support you unconditionally.
Su Wen thanked Ning Fengzhi and 'Xue Qinghe'.
"Thank you, Uncle Ning, Big Brother Xue. I believe the Academy won't disappoint you."
Seizing the changes brought by the Academy and attempting to transform early—once the Academy plan went smoothly, they could also take the opportunity to expand themselves.
Although 'Xue Qinghe' only said she represented herself, Su Wen was actually happier because of it.
Representing herself was better.
If 'Xue Qinghe' said, "I represent the Tian Dou Imperial Family to support you," Su Wen would have to figure out internally whether she would help exert influence within Spirit Hall to win Spirit Hall's support for him.
Now, since she represented herself as an individual, she would obviously use her power in both the Tian Dou Imperial Family and Spirit Hall to help Su Wen.
Thinking from another angle, Qian Renxue longed to suppress Bibi Dong in some aspect. Supporting a new, massive faction—wasn't that an idea?
A girl in her twenties was prone to impulsiveness in this regard.
...
Shrek Academy.
The battle had already begun.
In terms of composition, Tang San, Oscar, and Zhu Zhuqing had one control, one auxiliary, and one agility-attack. The opposing side had three power-attack types. Just from the configuration, Tang San's side had the advantage.
Control, auxiliary, and agility-attack types could all wear down power-attack types. especially with Oscar's third spirit skill, the Flying Mushroom Sausage, which could provide a safe output environment for the three of them.
However, Dai Mubai had strong spirit power, Xiao Wu had Teleportation, and Ma Hongjun also had ranged power-attack means.
It wasn't an exaggeration to say they were evenly matched.
"Little San, you are not allowed to use any hidden weapons in this battle." Grandmaster restricted Tang San in advance.
This way, it would be a truly evenly matched battle.
It would allow the six of them to display their abilities to the fullest extent.
(End of this chapter)