Chapter 142: War Breaks Out, the Elemental Academy's Attitude.
While Xiao Fei and the other seven were training in the Ice God Palace, the Shrek Seven were in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Dai Mubai unexpectedly broke through to level 80 in the Star Dou Great Forest, becoming the second of the Shrek Seven to reach the Soul Douluo level or above.
Through their combined efforts, he obtained a remarkable 70,000-year spirit ring, raising his spirit power to level 81.
However, when the Shrek Seven returned to Tiandou City, everything seemed to have changed dramatically.
First, the Haotian Sect had emerged and was attempting to forcibly recall the Strength and Agility Clans. The entire Tang Sect seemed to be becoming a subsidiary of the Haotian Sect. If Tang Xiao and Tang Hao hadn't been maneuvering, the consequences would have been disastrous.
Bai He and Tai Tan also seemed to harbor resentment, not only completely breaking with their old comrades but also facing the pesky Haotian Sect.
Tang San engaged in a battle with several Haotian Sect elders. The fighting was relatively restrained, and with Tang Xiao and Tang Hao mediating, the battle ultimately ended in a draw, with neither side gaining any advantage.
Ultimately, the Tang Sect and the Haotian Sect maintain a delicate relationship, neither confirming affiliation nor completely severing ties. The Tang Sect's strength is significantly weaker than in the original novel.
Secondly, Tang San learns that the Slaughter King is his grandfather, Tang Chen, the former leader of the Haotian Sect and one of the three greatest Douluos in the world. He desperately wants to rescue his great-grandfather, hoping to both strengthen the Haotian Sect and eliminate a major threat (what Tang San considers the City of Slaughter). However, he currently has no viable solution.
Thirdly, according to Seagod Douluo Poseidon, the Seagod Heart required for the eighth trial is in Shui Bing'er's possession. However, Shui Bing'er has gone out with Wang Xiaofei and the other seven to train, and there's no trace of her.
Finally, the war between the Heaven Dou Empire, the Xingluo Empire, and the Wuhun Empire has already begun on the front lines. Yet, the Elemental Academy still wants to remain neutral. Located deep within the heart of the Heaven Dou Empire, the consequences of a rebellion would be disastrous.
Since Tang Hao's last visit, he'd discovered that Wang Xiaofei's strength was perhaps comparable to his own. Almost everyone in the upper echelons now knew that Wang Xiaofei might be the true leader of the Elemental Academy. However, Wang Xiaofei hadn't even appeared, and Dean Huo Tiancheng had been playing it safe. The various factions didn't dare to press too hard, and could only watch as the Elemental Academy reaped the benefits.
After Tang San and his group returned to Tiandou City, they felt that everything seemed off.
But they had no choice. They were now the Lan Hao King of the Tiandou Empire, and the Tiandou Empire fully supported the development of the Tang Sect and Shrek Academy. So, the seven of them had no choice but to take the Tang Sect with them to the front lines. Fortunately, Tang Hao and two Haotian Sect elders accompanied them, and the Tiandou Empire's strength was indeed enhanced.
After three months of training in the Vulcan Tower, Xiaofei and the other seven seemed to have made only modest improvements, save for Xiaofei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang. This place seemed a bit useless to them.
So, they decided to return to the Elemental Academy. Besides, they had been away from home for over six months, and the world outside was turbulent. They decided to return home first before considering training.
To quickly return to the Elemental Academy, Xiao Fei didn't rush this time. Instead, he summoned his spirit, the Fire Phoenix, and everyone stood on its back.
The Fire Phoenix, worthy of being one of the fastest spirit beasts in the world, made it back to the Elemental Academy in just a day and a half.
Upon returning to the Elemental Academy, they watched the diligent students, either challenging each other or diligently training. It finally felt like home. Even Yang Pojun and Niu Meng had completely embraced the Elemental Academy as their own.
Seeing the changes in the seven, Dean Liu Yan was the most delighted. Yang
Wudi and Niu Gao, watching their sons reach the Soul Douluo level, had expressions of a sense of their children finally growing up.
The Elemental Academy's strength had reached an unprecedented level, with eleven Titled Douluo members already, and Dean Huo Tianchen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The five deans, plus his adopted father-in-law, Huo Lie, joined Xiao Fei and the other seven. This essentially formed the core of the Elemental Academy and its future pillars.
Dean Huo Tianchen described recent events in detail, including the war between the two empires and the Wuhun Empire.
It was still early in the war, far less brutal than in the original novels. At least no Titled Douluo had fallen on either side.
Dean Huo Tianchen looked at Xiaofei sternly. "Now that the war has broken out, should our Elemental Academy take any action? Both sides are trying to win us over, even threatening us. Especially the Heaven Dou Empire, as we're nestled deep within its heartland." He
glanced at the crowd and shook his head slightly. "Although the war has begun, it's far from intense."
"Tang Xiao of the Haotian Sect is stationed in Heaven Dou City with three Titled Douluo. There's no news of Qian Daoliu and several of the Spirit Hall's great priests. Even now, all-out war hasn't broken out, and Emperor Bibi Dong of the Spirit Empire hasn't actually taken action."
"That means both sides still have some strength and resources left. It's far from time for us to intervene."
"I don't even want the Elemental Academy to intervene in the war. The Elemental Academy is just teaching, and watching our students grow is what brings me the most joy. We Titled Douluo are here to protect our academy, not to drag them into war."
Everyone present fell silent. Possessing great strength but being unable to participate in the battle is a pity.
Finally, Yang Wudi broke the silence: "Ever since my Po Yi clan joined the Elemental Academy, we haven't regretted it. Although we are warriors, we prefer a quiet life."
"I, Yang Wudi, strive to become stronger, not to participate in their frivolous war, but to protect my family, and now, to protect our academy. My Po Yi clan will only participate in wars to defend the academy."
"Anyone who wants to attack our academy must step on my Po Yi clan's deeds."
"The same goes for my Yu clan."
"The same goes for my Tianshui department." "The
same goes for my Shenfeng department."
Dean Huo Tianchen, taking in everyone's attitude, said: "My Chihuo department, and my Huo family, will also do our utmost to protect the academy."
It was clear from everyone's statements that their future goal was the same: not to participate in this war, but to protect the academy.
Xiao Fei lived a relatively leisurely life in the days that followed. Dressed in his ordinary school uniform, he strolled around the academy every day, always drawing admiring glances from the students.
Of course, he also took advantage of this rare leisure time to occasionally slip into Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu's resting place to spar with them.
Xiao Fei even found it a bit strange: the two of them clearly knew each other's existence, but there was no sign of jealousy.
Own the contrary, the two of them had a very good relationship and even went shopping together from time to time, just like sisters.
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