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"Mi, I heard that when you were young, you had an affair with the wife of Mu Ba. Hehe, when we go in later, if you happen to run into Mu Ba, you better keep your cool," Mo sneered.
The Soul Palace Master, named Mi, was among the high-ranking officials in the Ling Sheng Dynasty's Soul Palace division, all of whom were named after certain titles. As for their real names, they had long forgotten them the moment they joined the Soul Palace.
In the Soul Palace, codenames indicated rank and lineage; Mi was merely a third-tier high-ranking official.
"Stop talking nonsense! Mo, let's not bring that up again!" Mi retorted angrily.
"That's good. Let's go in; the influence of the Ancient Spirit Academy is not to be underestimated. We can't afford to expose ourselves," Mo said with a cold smile as he took the viewing tickets and led the way into the Ancient Spirit Academy. Mi and the Veiled Girl followed silently behind.
The person in charge of checking tickets at the Ancient Spirit Academy paid them no mind. The Black Moon Sect rarely moved around Ling City and was quite mysterious; their leader was known for being taciturn.
Less talk meant less chance of exposure, especially for high-ranking officials of the Soul Palace.
The Veiled Girl looked around through her veil as if admiring the scenery. Mi and Mo didn't care; it was her first outing since joining the Black Moon Sect, so some curiosity was inevitable.
However, the girl was not looking at the scenery at all; she was searching for someone.
"Wei Chen, I wonder how you are doing? It would be wonderful if I could run into you at the Ancient Spirit Academy today!"
"With your talent, you must have qualified to enter the Ancient Spirit Academy, but I just don't know where you are."
After members of the Black Moon Sect entered, another group arrived—a grand procession of twenty horse-drawn carriages that drew countless gazes.
That group belonged to Cloud Spirit Sect, the number one sect in Ling Sheng Dynasty! The Ancient Spirit Academy had few members and couldn't compete with Cloud Spirit Sect in overall strength. After all, as the saying goes, a swarm of ants can take down an elephant!
"The people from Cloud Spirit Sect have arrived!"
"What a spectacle! Truly impressive, just as expected from them! I wonder how many viewing tickets they have? The Ancient Spirit Academy probably won't charge too high a price; they must have plenty of tickets."
"Definitely! There has never been much conflict between Cloud Spirit Sect and Ancient Spirit Academy. Although they are competitors, they still need to maintain some face."
The doors opened, and the head of the Ancient Spirit Academy, Nangong You, along with the Grand Elder Mu Ba and Elder Enforcer Ji Lindong, came out to greet them. The atmosphere was thick with tension. It seemed that the Ancient Spirit Academy was aware of the recent undercurrents and did not wish to offend the sect, lest they find themselves in a precarious situation later.
On the sect's side, the delegation was impressively grand. The sect leader Pan Feng led a group of elders, including Elder Wu, and even Old Liu from Eryuan City, all urgently summoned to Ling City. The members of the sect were not fools; gathering all their strong fighters was essential to gaining an advantage amidst the chaos.
Both sides harbored ulterior motives, but they still needed to maintain a facade of harmony.
After some conversation, the higher-ups of the Ancient Spirit Academy led the sect members into their premises. The number of viewing tickets held by the sect was indeed substantial—over a hundred. Among those entering the Ancient Spirit Academy, even the weakest boasted a Pinnacle of Spiritual Wisdom! Aside from the hidden old monsters lurking in the shadows, all the powerful figures on the cards had arrived at the Ancient Spirit Academy.
This was not merely a show of respect; it was a demonstration of power—not just for the Ancient Spirit Academy but also for the royal family to witness.
The sect possessed the strength to change the situation! Even Peach Blossom Island would not be overly intimidated by such a multitude of strong fighters.
An absolute high profile and overwhelming dominance—that was how the sect always operated. What calculations Pan Feng was making remained unknown even to his elders. Pan Feng had always acted mysteriously, never playing by conventional rules. Unless given orders at the last moment, those elders could only feel their way across uncertain waters. For a long time, this had been the style of the sect, which is why Pan Feng's authority within it had grown increasingly profound; those elders could hardly wrest any power away from him.
The Ancient Spirit Academy belonged to three major families: Nangong Family, Mu Family, and Ji Family. The sect was merely Pan Feng's domain. In terms of operational capability, the Ancient Spirit Academy could not compare to the sect.
As the large contingent from the sect entered the Ancient Spirit Academy, soon after, members of the royal family arrived. Leading them was Ling Jueyun's younger brother Ling Jue Lei, accompanied by Crown Prince Ling Ao and several other princes. Their number of viewing tickets was slightly less than that of the sect but still close to a hundred.
Waiting at the entrance to welcome them were Mu Shengfeng and Mu Hua. For reasons unknown, Musa and Mu Yang had not returned to the Ancient Spirit Academy; Mu Yang remained in Eryuan City while Musa was far away in Wushuang City, directing forces from the Ancient Spirit Academy in a territorial struggle against Soul Palace. This contest involved not only strength but also intelligence and strategy.
With Mu Qingyan set to marry Crown Prince Ling Ao, both sides had already become in-laws, which made their interactions particularly warm.
“Ling Cong, this duel is crucial; you absolutely cannot lose!” Ling Ao said as he walked alongside Ling Cong. They appeared quite amicable, resembling very close brothers.
However, everyone knew about their rivalry, which drew countless gazes towards them.
Ling Cong smiled and nodded. “Thank you for your reminder, big brother. I will certainly not let you down.”
The two exchanged knowing smiles that sent shivers down the spines of those around them.
Ling Jue Lei listened to the conversation between Ling Cong and Ling Ao, secretly smiling wryly. "Both of them are exceptionally talented. Ling Ao excels in strategy and governance, while Ling Cong possesses great talent and has Peach Blossom Island as his backing... Sigh, if only they could coexist harmoniously, how could the royal family not prosper? My brother's concerns will eventually come to pass; when the two brothers face each other in battle, it will be disastrous."
Ling Jue Lei glanced at Ling Ao and Ling Cong, his expression showing a hint of helplessness. In this same era, the emergence of such two outstanding royal descendants made him wonder whether it was a blessing or a calamity for the royal family.
"I can only hope to keep things under control. If a battle breaks out, the royal family's strength will be severely diminished, and wouldn't that just benefit the Ancient Spirit Academy and others? Not to mention that lurking Soul Palace with even greater power; life for the royal family is far from what everyone imagines. A slight misstep could lead to utter ruin!"
As he walked to the seats by the grand arena, Ling Jue Lei gazed at the lively conversation between Nangong You, the head of Ancient Spirit Academy, and Pan Feng, a wave of worry washing over him.
"Nangong You and Pan Feng are no pushovers; they both want to overthrow the royal family and seize power for themselves. Do my brother and I not see through this? Thankfully, my brother has made significant progress in his cultivation, and our ancestor is formidable; this generation can secure our position. But I wonder if Ling Cong and Ling Ao will end up mutually destructive in their rivalry. The next generation may not be so safe."
Ling Jue Lei called Ling Ao and Ling Cong over and asked lightly, "Now that you are here, do you have any thoughts?"
Ling Ao nodded and said, "Uncle, Ancient Spirit Academy is powerful, and their allies are even stronger. We also have to be wary of the Soul Palace hiding somewhere. We still hold some advantages now, but if we exhaust ourselves, it won't be so simple."
Ling Ao's voice was somewhat melodious yet somber, but he exuded an imposing aura that did not fall short of the stronger Ling Cong.
Hearing this, Ling Jue Lei nodded slightly before turning to Ling Cong. "Ling Cong, what do you think?"
"My brother speaks wisely. We need to be cautious and avoid offending any major forces while also refusing to compromise with any faction. Peach Blossom Island stands with us; if they dare make any moves against us, Peach Blossom Island will not stand idly by."
As he spoke, Ling Cong glanced at Ling Ao with a hint of mockery on his lips, implying that while his strength lay in his talent and backing from Peach Blossom Island, what did his brother have as support?
Ling Ao dismissed it casually. "Peach Blossom Island? They have maintained neutrality for countless years and have never involved themselves in the power struggles of Ling City. Do you really expect Peach Blossom Island to help you?"
Ling Cong fell silent because what Ling Ao said was undeniably true. Even as Mr. Mo's sole disciple, he had no absolute confidence that Peach Blossom Island would come to his aid.
He understood deeply that his standing within Peach Blossom Island was not as solid as most imagined. Although Mr. Mo had only one direct disciple, there were many dissenting voices within Peach Blossom Island; many hardliners wanted to keep it neutral. If Mr. Mo insisted on acting alone, there would be few willing to assist him.
Moreover, Mr. Mo's position was not very stable either; many voices within Peach Blossom Island called for Han Mang to return as Island Master. Once one reached high levels in Human Soul Realm or Initial Stage of Soul Realm, they would realize that formations were the ultimate power; no matter how strong an individual was, they would find themselves helpless against a formidable formation.
This time's Battle is a test of Touchstone.
Ling Jue Lei nodded and said, "You all have valid points, but to forge iron, one must be strong oneself. Only when your own strength increases can you truly be considered strong. Ling Cong, your talent is exceptional. If you can focus on your cultivation and ignore worldly affairs, your future will surpass that of your father! And Ling Ao, if you dedicate yourself to governance, you can ensure that the Ling Sheng Dynasty thrives in peace and strength, expanding its territory naturally. Your father will surely be at ease!"
Ling Jue Lei spoke earnestly, and both Ling Cong and Ling Ao understood his meaning.
However, when it came to the struggle for the throne, how could they possibly give up?
Both of them respectfully acknowledged his words, but when their gazes intertwined, a deep-seated killing intent emanated from them, causing the surrounding royal offspring to feel a chill and hesitate to approach.
The Second Prince and Third Prince had long withdrawn from the competition for the throne. They knew that compared to Ling Ao and Ling Cong, they held no advantage whatsoever.
Ling Cong relied on Peach Blossom Island, while Ling Ao had an extremely mysterious backing. Even the current Emperor Ling Jueyun was unaware of the nature of that force and what it could bring to the Ling Sheng Dynasty.
Crisis was everywhere.
Once the royal entourage entered, what remained were some powerful figures from Ling City and representatives from Major Forces who had traveled from afar. Holding two or three viewing tickets, they entered the Ancient Spirit Academy and found seats in the corners near the Arena. The prime spots were occupied by major royal families and other Major Forces; the rest could only sit in the periphery. In fact, being able to enter the Ancient Spirit Academy to witness this Battle was already quite remarkable.
Qiqi's group entered the Ancient Spirit Academy, and finally, members of Dingsheng Trading Company arrived. Led by Elegant, there were six people in total: besides Elegant and Wei Chen, there were four others—Frenzied Blade, Execution Wolf, Red Man, and Elegant's loyal guard, Grandpa Ding.
Their arrival did not attract much attention; after all, very few knew about the conflict between Dingsheng Trading Company and Mu Family. The Ancient Spirit Academy did not send any important figures to welcome Dingsheng Trading Company’s members. The more astute observers had already noticed something amiss but could only speculate without grasping the root cause.
"Wei Chen, how do you plan to reveal your identity?"
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