The Clear Sky Sect wasn't far from Heaven Dou City, and Tang San's group of four arrived at Heaven Dou City in no time.
They then proceeded to the southern part of the city.
Beside the Four Element Clans stood an extremely concealed mansion, connected to the Li Clan yet separated by a high wall.
This was precisely the Clear Sky Sect's foothold in Heaven Dou City.
The Four Element Clans, with their four clan leaders, took orders from Tang Bo, meaning they belonged to the Clear Sky Sect.
However, the clan members were still unaware of the news that Tang Bo was alive, and Titan and the others currently had no intention of letting anyone know about this.
Bai He and Titan, who maintained good relations with the Clear Sky Sect on the surface, had established connections with the sect.
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 the news and hurried over to meet them.
"Xiao San is already a Soul Emperor, far surpassing Xiao'er and Hao'er back in their day!" Bai He praised Tang San as soon as they met.
"Uncle Grandfather!" Tang San addressed him affectionately. This uncle grandfather was a powerful ally—last time, he had produced a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Tang San wondered if he had any other treasures.
It would be great if he had another one.
After exchanging greetings, they soon began discussing the conflict between the Crown Prince and Prince Xue Xing.
This caught Tang San's attention.
Because the core of the conflict between the Crown Prince and Prince Xue Xing was whether Xue Ye the Great had been poisoned or not!
He was very interested in poison.
"Uncle Grandfather, has Xue Ye the Great been poisoned or not?" Tang San asked curiously.
"He has been poisoned!" Bai He stated with certainty.
This shocked Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San.
Xue Qinghe's image of sincerity, humility, and respect for talent had already been deeply ingrained in people's hearts.
Even though Tang Xiao and the others knew that Xue Qinghe had some ambitions, they would never equate him with a heartless scoundrel who would poison his own father.
But Bai He had actually confirmed with certainty that Xue Ye the Great had been poisoned.
"Ahem!"
Titan coughed and took over the conversation, "Originally, I didn't believe it either, but after we met Xue Qinghe last time, Old Goat was one hundred percent certain that Xue Ye the Great had been poisoned with the Iridescent Mottled Poison.
This poison is a secret passed down exclusively within the Destruction Clan, and it was Yang Wushuang who brought it when he joined the Spirit Hall.
It is a mixed poison, applied in an extremely mysterious way. After the poison is administered, only a specific incense is needed as a trigger to control the intensity of the mixed poison.
And Xue Qinghe's sachet contained this very incense. Old Goat sensed the presence of this incense at the time!"
Tang San and the others exchanged glances.
They couldn't believe that the gentle and humble Xue Qinghe could be so vicious.
To poison his own father.
"The struggle for imperial power has always been cruel and merciless. This matter has nothing to do with our Clear Sky Sect.
We can only act as if nothing happened. We still need Xue Qinghe in our confrontation with the Spirit Hall!" Tang Xiao said calmly.
Yu Xiaogang and Tang Hao both nodded.
It was merely an internal conflict within the royal family. They had no connection to Xue Ye the Great, so why pretend to mourn his death?
Only Tang San kept it in mind. A mixed poison, a mysterious mixed poison that could be controlled simply through incense—even in the Tang Sect of his previous life, such a toxin was considered top-tier.
He never expected the Destruction Clan to possess such skills.
I must master this seven-colored mottled technique.
Tang San secretly resolved in his heart.
That evil Soul Master who stole his External Soul Bone must be a master of Poison Art; otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to control the Spider Leg of the Man-faced Demon Spider.
To confront an evil Soul Master, Poison Art is absolutely indispensable.
Tang Hao and the others inquired in detail from Titan and Bai He about the continent's situation and found that nothing had changed. With their minds at ease, they simply awaited the coronation ceremony of Xue Qinghe the following day.
Meanwhile, on the other side of Heaven Dou City.
Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong, arm in arm, were walking toward Ultimate Academy.
"Brother Feng, the merger of the Four Elements Academy and Gem Academy was so low-key, it hardly caused any ripples!" Ning Rongrong remarked meaningfully.
Today, she wasn't wearing a dress but instead a pink bodysuit with a shawl over the top, giving her a soft, rounded elegance.
Her image had transformed into one of graceful maturity.
Ultimate Academy was precisely formed by the union of the Four Elements Academy and Gem Academy.
"Our Dugu Family has always been low-key!" Dugu Feng replied calmly.
Now was not the time for flamboyance!
Ning Rongrong pouted slightly. "With the Soul Master Competition just around the corner, how can Ultimate Academy remain low-key? The geniuses selected from five academies could even overwhelm the Spirit Hall!"
In truth, Ultimate Academy also had the support of their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Some members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with Gem Spirit had also been sent to Ultimate Academy.
With such foundations, it instantly surpassed the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy to become the top academy in Heaven Dou.
After all, in the last Soul Master Competition, the top five in the Heaven Dou division were the Four Elements Academy and Gem Academy.
The combined strength of these five academies was unimaginable.
As they chatted, the two entered Ultimate Academy. The academy had expanded significantly, with lush vegetation planted near the walls, creating a serene atmosphere conducive to the study of Martial Souls.
Walking through, they saw students cultivating everywhere.
At the edge of the training grounds, they spotted familiar faces—and quite a few of them.
Including Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Shui Binger, Lei Dong, and Zhang Jingyang.
After the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family aligned with the Spirit Hall, Thunder Academy broke away directly.
They fully leaned toward the Heaven Dou side.
Naturally, Dugu Feng welcomed this.
The structure of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family had always been fragile; the Four Elements Academy attached to them were merely dependent, not loyal.
Thunder Academy could be considered an affiliate of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, consisting of Soul Masters with thunder-attribute Martial Souls. Graduates would join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.
But as a branch, they were not highly regarded.
When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter. With the Dugu Family's persuasion, they merged into Ultimate Academy without hesitation.
Lei Dong was the strongest in the Thunderclap Team aside from Yu Tianxin and now served as a teacher at Ultimate Academy.
As soon as Dugu Feng and Ning Rongrong appeared, they caught the attention of Feng Xiaotian and the others.
Feng Xiaotian laughed heartily, quickly approaching Dugu Feng and throwing an arm around his shoulder. "Brother Feng, I've missed you to death! It's been so long since you visited us at the academy!"
"Dean Feng, mind your demeanor. You're the vice-dean; don't act so informal!" Ning Rongrong teased.
The familiar attitude among the three surprised Huo Wu and many others around them.
Feng Xiaotian was clearly in high spirits. Holding Huo Wu's hand, he said to Huo Wushuang and Shui Binger, "Without Brother Feng, there would be no Feng Xiaotian today.
Miss Ning, are you still worried I might steal your sweetheart?
Rest assured, with Huo Wu by my side, I shall only regard Brother Feng as a sworn brother!"
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