Thunder Canyon was originally a small soul beast gathering place.
Since the first generation clan head of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan discovered that Thunder Canyon greatly enhanced the cultivation of their soul masters, he privately designated it as the clan’s private territory when establishing the sect.
At that time, many people objected, but the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan produced several successive formidable leaders, making other factions afraid to target them.
Over time, it truly became their private domain.
On the Douluo Continent, it was a common sight for great aristocratic families to monopolize cultivation resources.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was relatively better, but they also occupied a significant amount of resources.
They were all half a pound to eight ounces.
Regarding Ning Rongrong’s words, Ning Fengzhi and the other two neither agreed nor disagreed.
“Let the matter rest.
I always feel that a storm is brewing across the continent’s political landscape.
Building a good relationship with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan will also benefit us.”
In his heart, Ning Fengzhi had never given up on the idea of the sects standing united.
Possessing a god’s-eye view of the story, Ning Tianchen naturally understood how naive his thoughts were.
Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon clan was in decline, the arrogance in their bones meant they wouldn’t easily cooperate with others.
Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was currently too prominent in the Heaven Dou Empire.
It seemed Ning Fengzhi had yet to realize the principle that prosperity must eventually be followed by decline.
Ning Tianchen sighed inwardly but didn’t say much.
He was currently enjoying the resources and cultivation provided by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan; he couldn’t exactly smash the pot after eating the food.
“Thank you, Sect Master, and thank you, Sword and Bone Douluos.
I will definitely cultivate hard,” Ning Tianchen cupped his hands.
Gu Rong chuckled awkwardly, “If you really want to thank me, why not become my disciple?”
“Hmm?
Old Bone, you want to spar?” Chen Xin snorted coldly, suddenly standing up.
Even if he couldn’t win, Gu Rong wouldn’t lose his momentum.
He also stood up, “Let’s go!
It just so happens I’ve had a breakthrough recently.
Let’s go practice!”
The two were at each other’s throats, but it was limited to verbal sparring without any actual action.
Ning Fengzhi smiled helplessly.
They had argued previously about whether to let Ning Rongrong go to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and now they were arguing over Ning Tianchen…
“Uncle Jian and Uncle Bone are level ninety-six and ninety-five respectively, yet they still act like children.”
With a soft sigh, Ning Fengzhi turned to Ning Tianchen.
“Go back and prepare.
We should receive a reply in the next two days.
When the time comes, you will go hunt the soul beast directly with Uncle Jian.”
“Daddy, Rongrong wants to go too,” Ning Rongrong quickly interjected, grabbing Ning Tianchen’s arm.
Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly.
Truly, “a grown daughter cannot be kept at home.” After thinking about it, he didn’t refuse.
When it came time to hunt the soul beast, he would just arrange for a clan Spirit Douluo to accompany them.
…
Leaving the main hall.
Ning Rongrong quickly pulled Ning Tianchen into a corner.
After making sure no one was around, she whispered, “Brother Tianchen, Rongrong doesn’t want to go to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.”
Ning Fengzhi was the Sect Master after all.
Although the Sword and Bone Douluos could influence his decisions to some extent, if he insisted on sending the two of them to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, they wouldn’t be able to stop him.
“Cultivating in the sect all the time isn’t helpful for improving our strength.
We need to leave the sect and venture out eventually,” Ning Tianchen stated objectively.
Ning Rongrong shook her head, hastily voicing her thoughts, “Brother Tianchen, it’s not that I don’t want to go out and adventure, but what kind of place is the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?
How much could we possibly improve there?”
“Coincidentally, I recently heard about an academy.
They only recruit geniuses, and it’s a pretty good place.
Since we are geniuses, we should associate with other geniuses, not with those playboy nobles at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.”
Ning Tianchen asked, “Which academy are you talking about?”
Ning Rongrong: “Shrek Academy, located within the Barak Kingdom.
I heard that twenty years after its establishment, the first batch of graduates have now become the youngest elders in Spirit Hall.”
Ning Tianchen was left speechless.
He was absolutely certain that no one in Heaven Dou City had ever heard of Shrek Academy.
Based on his knowledge, Shrek Academy’s admission requirements were so strict that it was destined to have very few students.
To reach level twenty-one soul power before the age of thirteen required at least an innate soul power of level six.
Those with such innate talent were mostly scions of major families and core disciples.
Why would these families hand their disciples over to an obscure little academy?
Plebeian soul masters who met Shrek’s standards would either join Spirit Hall or major factions; they definitely wouldn’t go to Shrek.
However, it was undeniable that Shrek Academy’s reputation sounded intimidating.
Every recruitment season, there were many rumors about them in the Barak Kingdom.
Unfortunately, those who went to sign up only ended up donating their ten gold soul coins for the registration fee.
…
No matter what, Shrek Academy’s reputation couldn’t possibly have reached Heaven Dou City.
Ning Rongrong’s source of information was highly suspicious.
It was highly likely that Ning Fengzhi, knowing she wouldn’t go to Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, secretly had someone reveal the news of Shrek Academy to her.
Although Ning Rongrong’s temper had improved, she was still very playful.
He had to give her strong medicine to curb her unruly nature.
It wouldn’t be surprising if Ning Fengzhi was currently corresponding with Flender via letters.
With Ning Rongrong’s current experience, it was impossible for her to spot the trickery.
Ning Tianchen saw through it but didn’t point it out.
“Is that so?
I didn’t expect there to be such a unique academy on the continent.
But Rongrong, have you thought about it carefully?”
“Is there a problem?” Ning Rongrong was confused.
Ning Tianchen smiled, “Shrek Academy has been established for twenty years, and it only recruits students under the age of twelve.
That means their earliest graduates would only be thirty-two years old today.”
“The elders of Spirit Hall are definitely Titled Douluos, or people with special status like Sect Master Ning.
If there really were such genius experts, the record for the youngest Titled Douluo on the continent would have been broken long ago.”
I’m afraid the ‘elder’ Flender is talking about is just Yu Xiaogang, who used to live off Bibi Dong’s favor, right?
“This…” Ning Rongrong now also felt that the rumors about Shrek Academy were somewhat inaccurate.
However, Shrek Academy had already become her desired destination, and she would always come up with reasons to cover up this lie.
“Oh well, Brother Tianchen.
Maybe when Shrek Academy was first established, there was no age limit.
I don’t care, I’ve decided to go there to study.
Are you coming, Brother Tianchen?”
Before Ning Tianchen could speak, Ning Fengzhi’s voice rang out, “What are you two doing here?”
“The environment in Thunder Canyon is unique, so make your preparations early.
Once you enter the canyon, there’s no quitting halfway.”
These words were primarily meant for Ning Rongrong.
“Bleh bleh bleh!” Sticking her tongue out, Ning Rongrong grabbed Ning Tianchen and ran off.