After some discussion, Taitan and Bai He followed Yu Xiaogang on their way to Heavenly Academy.
While walking, Taitan pulled Yu Xiaogang aside and asked, "Grandmaster, is there still any hope for the young master's recovery?"
Yu Xiaogang shook his head. "Based on my research of the soul master world, I'm afraid Xiao San's recovery is nearly impossible. His soul power has already reached the limit of Rank 98. Given his current physical state, even if Tang Yuehua were still alive, she wouldn't be able to help him recover."
Taitan's face was filled with worry. "So are we just going to watch the young master remain like this? Is there truly no hope left?"
Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment before saying, "I once heard Bibi Dong mention that in Spirit City, there is a Douluo Hall, which serves as the inheritance ground for the Angel God. The Seraphim Martial Soul possesses purification abilities. If Rank 99 Qian Daoliu, with the power of the Angel Sanctuary, were to intervene, there might be a sliver of hope."
Upon hearing this, Taitan and Bai He fell silent.
Both the Angel Sanctuary and Qian Daoliu were impossible sources of help for Tang San.
After a moment of disappointment, the three continued their journey toward Heavenly Academy.
What Yu Xiaogang didn't know was that there was another person in the entire Douluo Continent who was quite similar to Tang San—Bibi Dong.
As the inheritor of the Rakshasa God, Bibi Dong's soul power had also been entirely corrupted. More importantly, she had even devoured Qian Xunji, the titled Douluo of the Angel Clan.
However, as the Pope of the Spirit Empire, Bibi Dong had remained in a position of power for a long time. The presence of the Angelic Energy in Spirit City, her only daughter Qian Renxue, and her immense strategic foresight allowed her to control this dark power, refining it into a tool rather than letting it consume her. This was one of the reasons why she could ultimately become the Rakshasa God.
That day, Yang Podi was once again summoned by his grandfather, Yang Wudin, to attend one of those tedious meetings.
When Yang Podi arrived at the conference room, he found it packed with the senior leadership of Heavenly Academy. Even the newly joined Flender and Others were present.
Besides the deans and vice deans, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo were also in attendance, making it clear that this was no ordinary meeting.
However, when Yang Podi noticed Yu Xiaogang, Taitan, and Bai He, he immediately understood the purpose of this gathering.
Both Yang Wudi and Niu Gao had grim expressions, while Taitan and Bai He didn't look much better. Clearly, their negotiations had not gone well.
But Yang Podi still found it strange. These two sides had never truly been on the same path—so why had they called him here?
Seeing Yang Podi's indifferent expression, Yang Wudi grew a little annoyed. "Old Gorilla, Old White Bird, there's nothing more to discuss. Podi is the one who truly calls the shots at Heavenly Academy now—just speak directly to him."
Yu Xiaogang's face turned serious. "Mr. Yang Podi, I understand that Heavenly Academy has always maintained a neutral stance in the soul master world. However, I am familiar with Bibi Dong's personality and even more aware of her ambition. Once she unifies the entire Douluo Continent, she will undoubtedly come for you."
Yang Podi sneered inwardly but merely responded calmly, "You don't need to concern yourselves with that. Since Heavenly Academy chooses neutrality, it naturally has the strength to uphold that neutrality."
Yu Xiaogang and his companions hadn't expected Yang Podi to be so cold, clearly dismissing them entirely.
Yu Xiaogang felt utterly disregarded, his face turning pale, yet he didn't dare throw a tantrum.
Bai He quickly tried to mediate. "Yang Podi, our Four Single-Attribute Clans have been connected for years. Is there really a need for things to reach this point?"
Yang Podi let out a cold snort. "Bai He, are you joking? Back then, you followed Tang Hao and attacked my Breaking Clan multiple times, and now you have the nerve to talk to me about the Four Single-Attribute Clans? Do you think I've been too kind to you?"
His words carried no emotion—just an icy, indifferent tone, as if he were speaking to the dead.
Bai He had always been proud and aloof, but being reprimanded by a junior he had watched grow up left his face flushed with embarrassment.
However, Yang Podi showed them no respect at all. "I more or less understand why you came to Heavenly Academy. You just want to test our stance and, at the same time, stir up conflict between us and the Spirit Empire. Who gave you the courage to try and manipulate me?"
As soon as Yang Podi finished speaking, an overwhelming killing intent filled the room. Even with the soul power of Taitan and Bai He at the Soul Douluo level, they were instantly crushed to the ground by the sheer pressure, unable to move—like lambs awaiting slaughter.
The one-armed Taitan suddenly roared, "Old Goat! Old Rhino! Are you just going to watch your grandson humiliate us like this? Do you not remember the brotherhood we once shared?"
Yang Wudi glanced at Titan's severed arm and pitiful appearance, his expression showing a trace of hesitation. But Niu Gao's face was dark as he spoke coldly, "Old Gorilla, you really have no shame. With all the things you've done in the past, do you think you have any right to speak about brotherhood? It's an insult to the word! Absolutely shameless!"
Yang Podi snorted again. A formless force suddenly erupted out of nowhere, slamming heavily into Taitan, Bai He, and Yu Xiaogang.
The three of them were instantly sent flying out of Heavenly Academy, crashing down beyond the Almo Mountains. Their bodies rolled several times on the ground before they finally came to a stop.
Blood trickled from the corners of their mouths—all three were seriously injured. However, because Yang Podi had controlled his power with extreme precision, despite their different physical and soul power levels, their injuries were remarkably equal.
Everyone present was stunned. It was clear that Yang Podi's strength had improved once again. He had just used pure aura alone to overpower Soul Douluo-level experts effortlessly.
Flender and Others, in particular, looked at the fallen Yu Xiaogang with a trace of reluctance in their eyes.
After blasting the three of them away, Yang Podi swept his gaze across the room and spoke indifferently, "I don't care what you think or what relationships you had with them in the past. Now that you are part of Heavenly Academy, be mindful of your stance and attitude. Don't let outsiders take advantage of you."
With that, he turned and left the conference room. Before leaving, his eyes met Ning Fengzhi's for a brief moment—an exchange that needed no words.
That simple glance alone seemed to carry a hidden message, leaving Ning Fengzhi deeply shaken.
As for the others in the room, none dared to speak. Now that Yang Podi, the most powerful figure in Heavenly Academy, had made his position clear, even if this issue involved Yang Wudi and Niu Gao, it would be settled internally within their clans.
After Yang Podi left the conference room, his father, Yang Zhentian, quickly caught up with him, speaking with a slightly reprimanding tone, "Podi, you should at least give your grandfather and grandfather-in-law some face. What you did just now affected their reputation."
Yang Podi remained indifferent. "Father, precisely because of Grandpa and Grandfather Niu, I merely kicked Taitan and Bai He out of Tianxing Academy. Otherwise, they would already be dead. Those three fools dared to come here without understanding their own situation—they truly lack self-awareness."
Yang Zhentian, however, found it puzzling. "Podi, logically speaking, Yu Xiaogang and the others aren't complete idiots. So why would they have the nerve to come to Heavenly Academy and say such things? Are they really seeking death?"
Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "They may not be complete fools, but they're not far from it. The only reason they dared to come must be because they have some kind of backing. Either Tang San has returned, or the Black Dragon Di Tian has reappeared."
After saying this, Yang Podi didn't bother to explain further. He simply went back to continue his training.
Those three were already walking toward their deaths—someone else would take care of them soon enough. Taitan and Bai He, in particular, were doomed. If not for Bibi Dong's sake, they would have already been slaughtered.
Titan and Bai He would die tomorrow.
As for Yu Xiaogang, he would live just a little longer.
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