Chapter 220: Confrontation with Ning Fengzhi
In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Yang Xiong and Ning Fengzhi sat together, with no one else around, not even the Sword Bone Douluo who usually protected him.
Both Yang Xiong and Ning Fengzhi had extremely serious expressions, and it could be said that the atmosphere was somewhat tense.
This time, Yang Xiong had specifically wanted to meet with Ning Fengzhi alone, mainly to discuss future matters.
Ning Fengzhi spoke calmly, "Xiao Xiong, if you have something to say, just say it. I am no stranger to turbulent situations."
Yang Xiong was silent for a moment before replying, "Sect Master, there's something I need to discuss. I want to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow and asked, "Do you mean taking a short leave, or are you planning to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School forever?"
Yang Xiong showed a conflicted expression. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will always be my home. I would be willing to give everything for the School, but I also have my own ideals, and I hope you can support me in this, Sect Master."
A slight smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face. "Your ideal is to establish a new sect with Yang Wudi and the others, isn't it?"
Yang Xiong was immediately taken aback. "Sect Master, how did you know?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled bitterly. "Those people from Yunwu Mountain have been following your lead for a long time. If there were no ulterior motives, how could that be? Besides, your strength has been growing rapidly these years, and your little group has become more and more apparent. Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, Long Gong Meng Shu, even Lin Gong—they all follow you. Whether it's fighting Spirit Hall or forming an alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I wouldn't believe there are no connections behind all this."
"After all, I am the Sect Master, I have seen more of the world than you, and I can guess your little thoughts."
Yang Xiong's face grew somber. "Sect Master, I'm sorry."
Ning Fengzhi chuckled. "Don't say sorry. I actually anticipated this. So, what do you plan to do next?"
Yang Xiong spoke seriously, "Sect Master, in fact, I've already established a new sect. It's called the Body Sect."
"In the future, the Body Sect will continue to cooperate fully with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and we will always remain allies. No matter what happens to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Body Sect will be there to support you, even if it means walking through fire."
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "So you plan to do the same as the current Upper Three Sects, working together to deal with Spirit Hall?"
Yang Xiong shook his head. "The so-called Upper Three Sects working together isn't reliable at all. There's no real connection between them, and no mutual benefit—it's just a slogan."
"But the Body Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will support each other, each benefiting from the other. We will be like family."
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "You really think long-term. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is the wealthiest sect in the world. Money is the least of our concerns. Considering the current situation of the Body Sect, you likely won't lack experts, and you can make up for the deficiencies in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's auxiliary sects."
Yang Xiong nodded. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can't function without Title Douluos, and the Body Sect can't function without financial support. This way, both sects can complement each other's shortcomings, and even have an impact on the entire soul master world."
Ning Fengzhi suddenly became serious. "How many people are there in your Body Sect now, and what are your future plans?"
Yang Xiong was taken aback. Since Ning Fengzhi had said this, it was clear that he had already accepted the Body Sect's position, but there would also be an additional barrier between them in the future. Yang Xiong would no longer be a core member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
After thinking carefully, Yang Xiong responded, "The Body Sect has five Elders: Lin Gong, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He, and Long Gong. Additionally, Zhao Wudi is an honorary Elder, and Oscar will be the Vice Sect Master. Of course, all of their families are part of the Body Sect, as well as all the personnel from the Body Academy."
"Furthermore, the Body Academy will undergo significant expansion, and the original Four Elements Academy will be incorporated into the Body Academy."
Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly. He couldn't help but sigh. "It seems that the Body Sect has been in the works for a long time. You must have already planned everything, from the sect's experts and potential recruits to the finances. I bet you've even decided on the new location for the sect."
"But have you thought about your family? I imagine you won't be able to convince Yang Lin and Sun Yu to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Yang Xiong quickly responded, "Sect Master, my parents will follow their own path and will likely remain at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I hope you can look after them."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "It seems you've really planned everything. So, where do you plan to establish the Body Sect?"
Yang Xiong's face became serious. "I plan to establish it in Thunderclap Canyon. It's an ideal place for cultivation, with treacherous terrain that's easy to defend and hard to attack."
Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted slightly. "I see. So you want to establish the sect in Thunderclap Canyon. It's indeed a good location, even better than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's. No wonder after the Blue Electric Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan was wiped out, the Min Clan started paying attention to that area, and even the Yu Clan began sending experts to Thunderclap Canyon."
"Of course, you probably won't need to rely on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School now. You must have anticipated Xue Qinghe's coup, and not only prepared in advance but also made a significant profit."
"It seems that, when it comes to recognizing people and planning for a sect, you already have the demeanor of a sect master, and you're thinking even further than I am."
Ning Fengzhi, indeed, felt somewhat deceived. The disciple he had spent so much effort training, Xue Qinghe, turned out to be a fake. He had been too closely tied to Xue Qinghe, which even made Emperor Xueye wary of him.
Had Ning Fengzhi fully supported the fake Xue Qinghe, the Tiandou royal family might have been irreparably damaged. Therefore, even after the coup was over, Ning Fengzhi had only given Xue Qinghe a nominal title, distancing himself from the Tiandou royal family compared to the past. This was clearly a sign of Emperor Xueye's caution toward Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "This coup severely damaged the Tiandou royal family. Not only did they lose their soul master legions, but they also lost their only heir. Meanwhile, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School gained, but the real winner here is you."
"Your Body Sect not only saved the emperor but also, in name, secured Thunderclap Canyon. And secretly, you gained a great deal."
Yang Xiong stayed silent, fully aware that the coup had gone exactly as he had anticipated and prepared for, with the goal of maximizing his own benefits.
When the Tiandou Palace coup broke out, Yang Xiong had initially planned to send Ning Rongrong away and act alone.
But Ning Rongrong was very worried about him, and she insisted on staying by his side, knowing exactly what he had done.
As the rebellion began in Tiandou City, especially in the Tiandou Palace, Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong had dressed in black and secretly infiltrated the palace.
During this time, Yang Xiong didn't focus on Xue Qinghe; instead, he directly stormed the Tiandou royal treasury, taking everything stored there for himself.
The Tiandou royal treasury contained a huge amount of gold soul coins and various precious treasures. Even with its heavily guarded defenses, ordinary people could not break in.
But with just one sword, Yang Xiong forcefully broke into the treasury and took everything for himself.
The treasure vault held many items, and the gold soul coins alone were worth tens of billions. There were also rare spirit herbs, medicines, and soul bones. Unfortunately, most of the soul bones were of lower quality, with only a few being ten-thousand-year-old soul bones.
As for how to transport the loot, it was easy for Yang Xiong. He had prepared many large storage soul tools and a massive Hanhai Qiankun Shield to carry everything away.
This was one of the reasons why Yang Xiong had been late to the Tiandou Palace; instead of wasting time fighting Qian Renxue, he prepared for himself. With the treasure from the Tiandou royal vault, the Body Sect would be well-stocked for decades, even centuries.
Building a sect required enormous resources, especially a sect of the Upper Three Sects level, which consumed massive amounts of materials. Yang Xiong couldn't afford to rely entirely on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
After a long silence, Ning Fengzhi spoke again. "Xiao Xiong, you've already planned for the future of both the Body Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It seems that, in your plans, both sects can grow and prosper. But have you considered Rongrong? How will you handle your relationship with her in the future?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Xiong fell silent. Ning Rongrong had always been something he couldn't face. Given the current situation, she would undoubtedly become the next Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while he would be the Sect Master of the Body Sect. Would there still be time for them to interact? How could he balance the interests of both sects with his personal feelings?
"Sect Master, Rongrong is the woman I love most in my life. I would give everything for her, even my life."
Ning Fengzhi sighed. "It's up to you how you talk to Rongrong about this. I hope you don't cause her any sorrow."
Yang Xiong quickly responded, "Thank you, Sect Master. I will not disappoint Rongrong, nor the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
At this moment, Yang Xiong truly felt a sense of relief. Ning Fengzhi had always been kind to him, and the resources within the sect were available for his use. He truly felt indebted to him.
Yang Xiong knew that founding the Body Sect would likely hurt Ning Fengzhi, and there was even the possibility that their relationship would turn sour. But now that he had received Ning Fengzhi's recognition, the heavy burden in his heart had been lifted.
Ning Fengzhi seemed to remember something. "By the way, there's one more thing. Did you tell Tang Yuehua about finding Tang Chen's whereabouts? What was your purpose in doing that? You must know how much influence Tang Chen has in the soul master world."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "Sect Master, I do know Tang Chen's whereabouts. But unfortunately, he has turned into a half-human, half-ghost form. Even Haotian Sect cannot restore him. So, Tang Chen won't have any influence on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"As for Haotian Sect... I'm not sure whether they will come out of hiding for Tang Chen."
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