Chapter 283: The Powerful Ultimate Academy
The Clear Sky Sect was not far from Tiandou City. In just a short time, Tang San and the three others arrived in Tiandou.
They headed to the southern part of the city.
Next to the Four Attribute Clans stood a highly concealed mansion, connected to the Strength Clan but separated by a tall wall.
This was the Clear Sky Sect's base in Tiandou City.
The four clan leaders of the Four Attribute Clans all took orders from Tang Bo, so they belonged to the Clear Sky Sect.
However, the clansmen did not know Tang Bo was alive; Titan and the others were currently keeping this from everyone.
Bai He and Titan openly maintained a good relationship with the Clear Sky Sect, forging ties between them.
This stronghold was prepared by Titan and Bai He for Tang Hao and the others.
Shortly after the four entered the mansion, Titan and Bai He received news and arrived to meet them.
"Xiao San is already a Soul Emperor—far stronger than Xiao'er and Hao'er back in the day!" Bai He praised immediately upon seeing Tang San.
"Uncle Grandpa!" Tang San greeted warmly. This uncle grandpa was a powerful ally; last time he had produced a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Maybe he had other treasures too.
If only he had one more…
After exchanging greetings, they soon began discussing the struggle between the Crown Prince and Prince Xue Xing.
This caught Tang San's attention.
The core of their conflict was whether the Snow Night Emperor had been poisoned.
Tang San was very interested in poisons.
"Uncle Grandpa, did the Snow Night Emperor really get poisoned?" Tang San asked curiously.
"He was!" Bai He said firmly.
This startled Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San.
Xue Qinghe's sincere, humble, gentlemanly image was deep-rooted.
Though Tang Xiao and the others knew he had ambitions, they never equated him with someone capable of poisoning a father.
But Bai He was confident: the Snow Night Emperor had been poisoned.
"Ahem!"
Titan coughed and took over the explanation: "I didn't believe it at first either, but after meeting Xue Qinghe last time, Old Goat was completely certain the Snow Night Emperor was poisoned by the Colorful Splendor Poison.
This poison is a secret of the Breaking Clan, brought to Spirit Hall by Yang Wushuang.
It's a complex toxin, applied in a mysterious way. Once administered, it's controlled by a certain spice used as a trigger to adjust its potency.
Xue Qinghe's sachet contained this spice. Old Goat sensed its presence immediately."
Tang San and the others exchanged shocked looks.
They hardly believed the gentle and polite Xue Qinghe was so ruthless—to poison the emperor.
"Royal power struggles are always brutal. This matter has nothing to do with the Clear Sky Sect.
We will act as if nothing happened. We still need Xue Qinghe to combat Spirit Hall!" Tang Xiao said casually.
Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao nodded.
It was only an internal royal affair—they had no connection to the Snow Night Emperor, so no reason to pretend mourning.
Only Tang San was cautious.
Mixed poisons, controllable via spice, were among the top-tier poisons even in Tang Sect's previous life.
Who knew the Breaking Clan possessed such skills?
He resolved to acquire the Colorful Splendor Poison.
That evil Soul Master who stole his external spirit bone was surely a poison expert—otherwise, he couldn't have controlled the legs of the Human-Faced Demon Spider.
To fight evil soul masters, he needed mastery of poisons.
Tang Hao and the others asked Titan and Bai He about the continent's situation.
Finding no major changes, they relaxed, waiting for Xue Qinghe's coronation next day.
Meanwhile, at another part of Tiandou City—
Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong walked arm in arm toward the Ultimate Academy.
"Brother Feng, the merger of the Four Elemental Academies and the Gemstone Academy is really low-key—almost no fuss at all," Ning Rongrong remarked meaningfully.
She wore pink tight-fitting clothes and a shawl today, her image mature, elegant, and luxurious.
The Ultimate Academy was formed by combining the Four Elemental Academies and the Gemstone Academy.
"Our Dugu clan has always been low-key," Dugu Feng said calmly.
Now was not the time for show.
Ning Rongrong pouted: "The Soul Master Competition is coming soon. How can the Ultimate Academy stay low-key then? The talented students selected from the five academies will crush even the Spirit Hall!"
In fact, the Ultimate Academy had the support of their Seven Treasure Glazed Sect.
Some gemstone Martial Soul clansmen from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect had also been sent there.
With this foundation, the Ultimate Academy instantly surpassed the Tiandou Royal Academy and became the top academy in Tiandou.
In the last Soul Master Competition, the top five from Tiandou were from the Four Elemental and Gemstone Academies.
One could imagine the combined strength of the five academies.
The two chatted while entering the greatly expanded Ultimate Academy.
Near the walls were thick plants, enhancing the academy's serene atmosphere, perfect for Martial Soul research.
Walking inside, cultivators were everywhere.
At the edge of the training grounds, they saw many acquaintances.
Not a few.
Including Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Shui Bing'er, Lei Dong, and Zhang Jingyang.
After the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan joined Spirit Hall, the Thunder Academy broke away and fully aligned with Tiandou.
Dugu Feng welcomed this.
The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan's system was fragile, and the Four Elemental Academies dependent on them were only followers, not loyal servants.
Thunder Academy was an affiliate of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan, consisting of Soul Masters with thunder attribute Martial Souls. Graduates joined the clan but were not highly regarded.
This led to a "when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter" situation where the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan's affiliates joined the Ultimate Academy without hesitation under the Dugu clan's invitation.
Lei Dong was the strongest of the Thunder Battle Team besides Yu Tianxin and a teacher at the Ultimate Academy now.
As soon as Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong appeared, Feng Xiaotian and others noticed them.
Feng Xiaotian laughed heartily and rushed over, putting an arm around Dugu Feng's shoulder, "Brother Feng, I've missed you so much! You haven't visited us at the academy for so long!"
"Dean Feng, mind your manners—you're the vice dean now. Don't act so frivolous!" Ning Rongrong teased.
Their familiar demeanor surprised many around.
Feng Xiaotian happily pulled Huo Wu close, telling Huo Wushuang and Shui Bing'er, "Without Brother Feng, there wouldn't be today's Feng Xiaotian.
Miss Ning, don't worry I'm trying to steal your lover.
Rest assured, with Huo Wu here, I only see Brother Feng as a brother!"
(END CHAPTER)
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