Chapter 170: The Disbanding of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
News of the disastrous defeat suffered by the Heaven Dou Empire's army spread rapidly throughout the land. Everyone, especially the nobles, felt a sense of unease.
Upon hearing the news, the Xing Luo Empire immediately withdrew its million-strong army to the vicinity of its capital, Xing Luo City. Countless spirit masters from within the Xing Luo Empire also gathered there, seemingly preparing for a final, desperate battle.
At the Elemental Academy, Wang Xiaofei was sipping tea, as if the events outside of the realm of existence had no bearing on him.
"Everyone, come out! Now that you're at the Elemental Academy, you should show yourself."
Then, figures flashed, and several figures appeared outside the room. They were none other than Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, Ning Fengzhi, Jian Douluo, Gu Douluo, and dozens of disciples from the two sects. Clearly, these were the only visible members of the two major sects. However, they all looked gravely ill. Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, Jian Douluo, and Gu Douluo were clearly seriously injured, and a black aura seemed to be emanating from their wounds, likely due to Bibi Dong's poison.
Xiao Fei waved his hand gently, and five chairs appeared before the five people. "Sect Master Tang Xiao, Uncle Hao, Sect Master Ning, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo, you five seniors have come to our Elemental Academy. How about some tea first?"
With that, five cups of freshly brewed tea landed on the table in front of the chairs.
Ning Fengzhi and the other three glanced at each other and sat down on the chairs.
"This tea is good! I got it from our dean. The tea is made with water from the Lake of Life. It should be good for you five."
The five people looked at Xiao Fei with a hint of doubt.
Finally, it was Ning Fengzhi who spoke: "Dean Wang Xiaofei, I wonder if you know about the war between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Spirit Soul Empire?"
Xiaofei smiled: "What's there to know about that? Isn't it just that the Heaven Dou Empire was almost destroyed?"
"You actually guessed that the Heaven Dou Empire would be destroyed?"
"Almost. The gap in high-end strength between the Heaven Dou Empire, the Xingluo Empire and the Spirit Soul Empire is quite large, especially the Soul Master Corps and the Titled Douluo. Now Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong have both become gods. With Bibi Dong's personality, she will probably resolve the battle quickly."
"Judging from the situation of you all, the battle should be very tragic. I guess quite a few Titled Douluo died as well."
Tang Hao stared at Xiaofei for a while: "Xiaofei, you really have become a god."
Wang Xiaofei smiled but said nothing, as if he didn't care much.
"Since you were the first to become a god, why didn't you stop Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue from becoming gods? That way, you'd be the only god in the world."
"Uncle Hao, that's pointless. Whether it's Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, or Tang San, I wouldn't stop them from becoming gods. What does all this have to do with me?"
"Yes, it has nothing to do with you. But now the Spirit Empire has two gods, and you only have one. Aren't you afraid they'll both attack you?"
Xiao Fei took a sip of tea. "That's not the case. My Elemental Academy has always remained neutral and has no grudges against the Spirit Empire."
"By the way, Uncle Hao, what are you five doing here at my Elemental Academy? My Elemental Academy has always remained neutral."
Silence fell again at Xiao Fei's question.
Finally, the steady Tang Xiao spoke: "Dean Wang Xiaofei, I'm Tang Xiao, the Sect Master of the Haotian Sect."
"Senior Tang Xiao, I've long admired you. Just speak frankly."
"Dean Wang Xiaofei, what do you want in exchange for your protection? No matter the price."
"Senior Tang Xiao, you're joking. The Elemental Academy won't get involved in any conflicts. If you need its protection, you can only join it. All you need to do is swear an oath, join the Elemental Academy, and never get involved in any sect or other conflicts again."
"Is it that simple?"
Xiao Fei ignored Tang Xiao's question and silently sipped his tea.
The people around him also pondered Xiao Fei's request. Was it a difficult request? For many people, it might be very easy. But for those who bore a deep blood feud, it was like asking them to forget all hatred.
Ning Fengzhi suddenly stood up and bowed deeply to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo beside him: "Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, it has always been you two who have contributed to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and worked tirelessly for its development. Now it is time for you two to say goodbye to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect." Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo also stood up: "Fengzhi, what are you talking about? Old Bone and I are members of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect in life, and ghosts of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect in death."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, I have actually thought about this for a long time. I have always been too obsessed with this war, too obsessed with the hatred of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. When I proposed to retreat at the last meeting, I actually had this idea in mind."
"Whether we win or lose this war, it will only mean death for the disciples of my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Even if we win, what can it matter? Moreover, the injuries and poisons in your bodies are very serious."
At this time, Xiao Fei spoke: "Sect Master Ning, let me interrupt. I have also been to the Sea God Island recently. With Tang San's current condition, he should be able to complete the inheritance of the Sea God in a few days at the shortest and half a month at the longest. By then, Tang San will be able to cure your injuries and poisons."
Hearing this, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao looked at each other, seeming very excited.
But Ning Fengzhi remained unmoved. He continued to address Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, "Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, you two should join the Elemental Academy. After I leave, I will also announce my retirement from the Spirit Master world and find a place to live in seclusion."
"Fengzhi, have you truly made up your mind? We can't leave now."
"I've already made up my mind. If the Spirit Empire comes again, I will surrender to them."
After saying this, Ning Fengzhi pointed to five younger members of his entourage and said, "From now on, the five of you are no longer disciples of my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect." Then, without hesitation, Ning Fengzhi led the rest of the group away, with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao following suit.
It was clear that Ning Fengzhi was a very clever sect leader. Given the personalities of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, they would never surrender to the Spirit Empire. And with these two by his side, the Spirit Empire wouldn't let him go into seclusion. Moreover, with his strength as a Support-type Spirit Sage, he couldn't escape their pursuit.
After everyone left, Xiao Fei looked at Jian Douluo, Gu Douluo, and the other five people. "Everyone, let me make this clear. You may join our Elemental Academy. But once you join, you cannot leave. If you do, your spirit will be shattered."
Upon hearing this, the seven people swore on their spirits that they would never leave the Elemental Academy. Xiao Fei waved his hand gently, and seven mysterious forces merged into the seven people's spirits, as if warning them that if they broke their oath, their spirits would be shattered.
This power was not Xiao Fei's divine power, but the power of the Douluo Star. As long as they were on Douluo Star, no one, not even a god, could destroy it.
Then, two flames flew out of Xiao Fei's hands and entered the bodies of Jian Douluo and Gu Douluo. The flames burned, and puffs of black smoke billowed from Jian Douluo and Gu Douluo's bodies. It was the poison Bibi Dong had inflicted on them.
After the poison was removed, seven thick volumes of the academy rules flew out from Xiao Fei's body and flew in front of the seven people.
After Sword and Bone Douluo finished reading the academy rules, Bone Douluo couldn't help but say, "Old Sword Master, do you think it's too late for me to regret now?"
Sword Douluo smiled bitterly as he read the academy rules.
That day, news spread from the soul master world that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had officially disbanded. Sect Master Ning Fengzhi led a small number of his clansmen into retirement. The sect's protectors, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, joined the Elemental Academy and would no longer interfere in any of the soul master world's affairs.
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