Chapter 190: The Three Elemental Academies Merge Into The Tang Sect
Under the intentional control exerted by Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue, the Heaven Dou division preliminaries finally concluded.
Although the journey for Shrek Academy was bumpy, under the blessing of a certain irresistible 'luck, " it ultimately secured its entry ticket to the promotion rounds without major incident.
As for the Royal Fighting Second Team, the biggest dark horse of this competition, after engaging in a series of splendid 'guidance matches' against the three veteran elemental academies of Wind, Water, and Fire, they unexpectedly announced their withdrawal right before the promotion matches.
This news caused an uproar throughout the venue.
In response, Emperor Xue Ye, seated high upon the Dragon Throne, though harboring some doubts, ultimately chose to tacitly approve the matter after receiving an explanation from Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
As for the imperial nobles behind Ousilu, Yu Feng, and the others, far from harboring any complaints about Jiang Li's decision, they were secretly overjoyed.
They weren't foolish.
What were their young charges like before? They were merely profligate wastrels who only knew how to frequent gambling dens and keep song girls!
But how long had it been since they were disciplined under His Highness Jiang Li? Every single one of them had undergone a complete transformation; not only had their Soul Power surged, but even their combat awareness had improved by several levels!
This Royal Fighting Second Team was merely a preliminary move Jiang Li had casually set up in his spare time. Now that the purpose of 'training the troops' had been achieved, withdrawing was actually a form of protection, avoiding unnecessary casualties in the brutal elimination rounds to follow.
More importantly, they had used this opportunity to thoroughly latch onto the massive ship, the Tang Sect, that was about to take flight.
If it weren't for their status as imperial nobles being too deeply intertwined with the royal Family, they would have wished to join the Tang Sect outright, just like the Nine Heart Begonia Family!
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In Heaven Dou City, within the Tang Sect's stronghold.
The deans of the Shen Feng, Blazing, and Tian Shui elemental academies were all gathered here.
Behind them stood the top geniuses from each academy—Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and Shui Bing'er.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Accompanied by a series of steady footsteps, Jiang Li entered the main hall with the core high-ranking members of the Tang Sect, walking directly to the main seat to take his place.
"My apologies for keeping everyone waiting."
Jiang Li's gaze was gentle. After surveying the room, he got straight to the point, "Since everyone is here, I won't beat around the bush. I've invited the three deans today for one purpose—to plan our future together."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the three deans instantly tensed. Although they had anticipated something, they couldn't help but hold their breath at this moment.
Jiang Li picked up his teacup, his tone unhurried, "All three deans are Soul Douluo-level experts who have managed their academies for many years. I believe you must have all sensed the subtle shifts in the continent's situation over these years, right?"
Hearing this, the dean of the Blazing Academy, who had the most fiery temper, sighed first and nodded inwardly.
It wasn't just a change; their living space was being infinitely compressed!
Although the Elemental Cities appeared glorious, in the eyes of the major top-tier powers, they were merely a piece of unclaimed fat meat.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect forcefully intervened and established the Thunder Academy.
The Spirit Hall was not to be outdone, supporting the Elephant Armored Academy to create the Elephant Armored Academy.
Only their three families—Wind, Water, and Fire—were caught in the middle. Although they huddled together for warmth, they were still in precarious danger.
Seeing that the time was right, Jiang Li put down his teacup and tossed out the olive branch he had long prepared,
"At the request of His Highness the Crown Prince, and also for the grand future ambitions of the Tang Sect, today I formally extend an invitation to the three of you."
"I invite the Three Elemental Academies, along with the families behind you, to join my Tang Sect!"
"Of course, this is not a merger. The three academies will retain their respective Legacies and teaching systems. Their status will be equal to the Four Single-Attribute Clans—Strength, Agility, Control, and Breaking—who have already joined the Tang Sect. You will be brothers, sharing honor and disgrace."
Although they had made guesses before coming, when these words were spoken directly from Jiang Li's mouth, their breathing momentarily hitched.
This was an opportunity! And also a gamble!
"Jiang... Your Highness Jiang Li."
Shui Yue Rou, the dean of the Tian Shui Academy, dressed in a water-blue long dress with a gentle temperament, hesitated for a moment before finally asking, "We are grateful for Your Highness's favor, but I dare to ask one question... Why us?"
Jiang Li was clearly prepared for this,
"Firstly, across the entire continent, excluding the official academies of the two great Empires and the Spirit Hall, your Elemental Academies are the most respected in terms of foundation and teaching quality."
"The Tang Sect has just been established. Although we have strong experts presiding, we still lack a cultivation system for basic Soul Masters. We need a top-tier academy belonging to us to continuously supply fresh blood to the Tang Sect."
Saying this, Jiang Li's gaze swept past the three deans to the three young people standing behind them, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes,
"Secondly, and most importantly."
"I greatly admire the three young ones you have brought."
"Whether it's Feng Xiaotian's self-created Soul Skill, Huo Wu's spirit ring fusion talent, or Shui Bing'er's top-tier Ice Phoenix Martial Soul... In my view, with guidance from famous teachers and resource allocation, all three of them have the potential to become Super Douluo in the future!"
Boom—
As these words fell, it was like a thunderclap.
Not only the three deans, but even Feng Xiaotian and the other two, who had been somewhat reserved, suddenly found their breathing becoming heavy.
Super Douluo!
That was a Realm that countless Soul Masters dared not even look up to throughout their entire lives!
If these words had come from anyone else, they might have scoffed, but coming from the mouth of Jiang Li, the mysterious Sect Master of the Tang Sect, the weight was completely different!
Striking while the iron was hot, Jiang Li immediately began to elaborate on the grand structure of the Tang Sect's future—the concept of 'One Hall, Three Inner Halls, Three Outer Halls."
In this concept, the Three Elemental Academies would serve as the Tang Sect's talent incubation base, possessing extremely high autonomy and resource allocation rights.
Jiang Li stated that his Tang Sect also needed its own " Shrek."
Hearing this, the three deans could no longer remain seated.
They weren't foolish; Jiang Li was truly coming with sincerity and was genuinely willing to delegate power to them!
In this era where the big fish eat the small fish, to be able to latch onto the golden thigh that is the Tang Sect while still preserving one's own Legacy—refusing such good fortune would truly be ignorant!
"Your Highness Jiang Li!"
Shui Yue Rou was the first to stand up and give a graceful bow,
"The Tian Shui Academy is willing to lead all its teachers and students to join the Tang Sect and await Your Highness's command!"
Seeing this, the other two deans were not to be outdone and stood up in unison,
"Our Blazing (Shen Feng) Academy is the same."
Jiang Li also revealed a satisfied smile at their astuteness.
"Very well. In the upcoming matches, the Wind, Water, and Fire academies can merge into a single Elemental Academy. We will discuss the remaining matters in detail after the Soul Master Tournament."
"During this period, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Feng Xiaotian, the three of you will remain at the Tang Sect to Cultivate alongside Little San and the others."
Hearing this arrangement, the eyes of the three individuals named instantly lit up.
They had long been curious about the legendary " Genius Sect Master, " Tang San.
One certain dog-like admirer was ecstatic. To be teammates with his beloved sister Huo Wu and to be able to Cultivate together—he truly was too lucky!
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