Douluo Dalu:Breaking Clan

Yang Podi chatted with his grandfather and maternal grandfather for a while, mainly to reassure them.

At this moment, Yang Podi suddenly spoke toward a corner of the room: "You've been listening for quite a while now. Shouldn't you come out and show yourself? If you keep hiding, I might lose patience and decide to keep you here."

The void in the corner flickered, and a ghostly figure suddenly appeared—it was none other than Ghost Douluo.

Yang Wudi and the others were shocked. They hadn't expected Ghost Douluo to be present for such a long time. Didn't that mean he had overheard their entire conversation?

Ghost Douluo spoke with a somewhat dark tone, "Yang Podi, when did you notice I was here?"

Yang Podi smiled faintly. "Your concealment technique is indeed impressive, but unfortunately, I noticed you the moment I entered. Otherwise, when I released my killing intent earlier, I wouldn't have deliberately avoided you. If I hadn't held back, even with your skill, it would have been difficult to remain hidden under such killing intent."

Ghost Douluo was shocked but still somewhat irritated. "Why did you give Tang Hao that spiritual herb just now? Tang Hao is an enemy of my Spirit Hall."

Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "It's just a Earth Origin Fruit, not exactly a rare treasure. Its effects are limited to healing injuries. Besides, if I had truly acted earlier, the first one to suffer wouldn't have been Tang Hao but rather a certain Spirit Grandmaster. Honestly, it's surprising. With Spirit Hall's vast influence, how is it that a mere Spirit Grandmaster is still running around causing trouble in the Heaven Dou region, rallying people against Spirit Hall? If you, Ghost Douluo, were to act personally, eliminating him quietly should be as easy as killing a chicken."

Ghost Douluo was momentarily speechless. With his Title Douluo strength and unparalleled stealth abilities, killing a Spirit Grandmaster was indeed no different from killing a chicken. However, as someone privy to many of Spirit Hall's secrets, he also knew that certain people must not be provoked.

Yang Podi continued, "Whether it's Spirit Hall or the Upper Three Sects, both of you possess vast forces and numerous experts. For our small institution like Heavenly Academy, neither side is worth offending."

"The Upper Three Sects hope Heavenly Academy will oppose Spirit Hall, acting as cannon fodder. Spirit Hall, on the other hand, would love for us to clash with the Upper Three Sects, tearing each other apart so you can reap the benefits."

"My stance remains the same: If others don't provoke me, I won't provoke them. But if they do, I will retaliate decisively. As for past grievances, as of today and with this Eath Origin Fruit, there is no longer any entanglement between us."

As Yang Podi spoke, his figure flashed, and he appeared directly in front of Ghost Douluo. In terms of speed and stealth, even Ghost Douluo had to admit inferiority.

Yang Podi smiled faintly at Ghost Douluo. "I wonder if this response satisfies you, Ghost Douluo, or rather, satisfies the wishes of the Supreme Pontiff."

After a moment of silence, Ghost Douluo finally said, "I will report today's events truthfully to the Supreme Pontiff."

Yang Podi seemed to remember something and added, "Ghost Douluo, I recall that Yu Xiaogang is a Spirit Hall Elder, as personally confirmed by the Supreme Pontiff during the final of the Spirit Master Tournament. Could you verify the stance of this Spirit Hall Elder? If so, Spirit Hall might owe me a favor. Including the aid Ye Lingling provided in healing some of your members, Spirit Hall seems to owe me quite a few favors."

Ghost Douluo was silent for a moment before speaking, "Spirit Hall has always distinguished clearly between gratitude and grievances. The Supreme Pontiff has already agreed to your two previous requests. From now on, Spirit Hall will not interfere with Heavenly Academy's affairs, nor will anyone harass Mr. Ye Renxin."

Yang Podi nodded with a smile. "That's acceptable. Spirit Hall, as the paragon of spirit masters, truly lives up to its reputation."

"By the way, regarding the cooperation I discussed with the Saintess last time, what is the Supreme Pontiff's response? Has she agreed?"

Ghost Douluo's expression shifted briefly before darkening. "The Supreme Pontiff intends to enter closed-door cultivation in the near future and will not have time to discuss cooperation. If you wish to cooperate, it may take a few more years."

Yang Podi appeared indifferent. "Then do as you wish. Those three soul beasts may be powerful, but they are not without their weaknesses. Besides, there are currently seven Title Douluo in Heaven Dou City. Perhaps they would be willing to collaborate with me to hunt those soul beasts. At least the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan should be interested."

"You Heavenly Academy claim not to interfere in the struggles of the spirit master world. Are you really willing to cooperate with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to hunt soul beasts?"

"It's simply too tempting to resist. I do have my eyes on the Azure Bull Python, after all. Besides, it's just a normal partnership—merely an exchange of interests. It doesn't mean I'll join their fight against Spirit Hall."

After some back-and-forth, Ghost Douluo prepared to take his leave.

Before he left, however, Yang Podi spoke again, "By the way, with your methods, Ghost Douluo, I assume no one will know you visited Heavenly Academy. If word were to get out, it might cause misunderstandings, and I might just have to keep you here teaching for ten years."

Ghost Douluo's face briefly changed before he turned into a ghostly shadow and departed Heavenly Academy.

Ghost Douluo's expression was grim as he left, feeling as though he had been manipulated by Yang Podi from start to finish. Yang Podi was becoming increasingly unfathomable, even able to detect Ghost Douluo's proud concealment techniques. At the same time, Ghost Douluo couldn't help but recall the events in the Supreme Pontiff Hall.

Ten days ago, after being treated by Ye Lingling, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo returned to Spirit Hall. When the Supreme Pontiff, Bibi Dong, heard about Yang Podi's conditions for treatment and his proposal to cooperate in hunting soul beasts, her expression turned exceptionally dark and unpleasant. Not only had the hunt failed, but even her own target had caught Yang Podi's attention.

In the end, Bibi Dong instructed Ghost Douluo to secretly investigate Heavenly Academy. If possible, he was to create friction between them and the Clear Sky Clan, ideally causing a conflict where both sides would suffer.

However, the result was entirely unexpected. Not only did the two sides avoid a genuine fight, but they even gave Tang Hao a spiritual herb for treatment, completely derailing Spirit Hall's plans. As for the proposed cooperation to hunt soul beasts, the original plan had been to stall with an excuse. After all, Heavenly Academy lacked the strength to hunt those three soul beasts. But with the involvement of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, things became far less certain.

Especially since the involvement of Spirit Hall Elder Yu Xiaogang had suddenly added another favor owed for no apparent reason.

After Ghost Douluo left, Yang Podi turned to his grandfather Yang Wudi and his maternal grandfather Niu Gao. "Grandfather, Grandfather Gao, have you truly made up your minds not to deal with the Clear Sky Clan and Tang Hao?"

Yang Wudi hesitated for a long time before speaking, "As Tang Xiao said, our two families were originally small, struggling clans that grew stronger thanks to the Clear Sky Clan. After spending most of our lives there, it's hard to cut ties completely."

Yang Podi shook his head. "The Clear Sky Clan has always been arrogant. Today, we gave them a spiritual herb, but they might interpret it as weakness, especially Tang Hao. If he recovers, they will likely grow even more overbearing."

"Besides, what we did today might already be seen by them as a great humiliation. Given their personalities, they might want to reclaim their dignity. I'm also not sure if staying at Heavenly Academy for long would bring disaster upon us."

But Niu Gao sneered. "If the Clear Sky Clan dares to act, we'll simply fight them to the death. Even if we old ones perish, you young ones can avenge us in the future by wiping out their entire clan."

Yang Podi was speechless at this recklessness. His grandfather and Niu Gao clearly cared little for their own safety.

After some thought, Yang Podi turned to Dugu Bo. "Senior Dugu, what do you think about today's events? Do you agree with my grandfather's actions?"

Dugu Bo, who had been silent throughout the proceedings, sighed. "Though it doesn't sit well with me, I think Old Goat and Old Rhino made the right call. Clear distinctions between gratitude and grievances—repaying kindness with kindness and vengeance with vengeance. That's why I enjoy associating with them."

"Besides, if they really dare to act, I can simply lay low for now. In the future, we can ensure their two clans go extinct."

Recently, Dugu Bo had been extraordinarily fortunate. After absorbing multiple spirit bones, his spirit power had reached Rank 94. Among these was a speed-type right leg spirit bone, making it perfect for both killing and escaping. Dugu Bo was feeling so confident that he didn't even take potential enemies seriously anymore.

Yang Wudi expressed concern. "Podi, was it the right choice to let Ghost Douluo leave? And what about the cooperation you mentioned to him earlier?"

Yang Podi shook his head. "While I could have kept Ghost Douluo here, I don't want to become Spirit Hall's number one enemy for now."

"With my earlier display, they should have deduced that I'm a Title Douluo, and possibly that Father is one too. Tianxing Academy now effectively appears to have five Title Douluo, which serves as a deterrent to all potential enemies."

Yang Zhen Tian sighed. "Podi, if I had known you wanted me to reveal my strength, I wouldn't have hidden it so deliberately. I almost thought you had lost control of your killing intent."

Yang Podi chuckled. "It's not about deliberately showcasing our strength but rather subtly revealing it. This way, enemies will think you're our academy's ultimate trump card, leading them into a false sense of understanding and possibly making strategic errors. That could be our hidden advantage."

The others couldn't help but secretly admire Yang Podi's cunning. He had created the impression that Heavenly Academy had five Title Douluo. If enemies truly came to attack, they would likely fall into a carefully laid trap.

Yang Wudi finally relaxed a bit. "Podi, as long as today's actions won't cause trouble, that's good. Let's hope the others know better moving forward."

Yang Podi shook his head. "It's far from over. We've only just severed ties with the Clear Sky Clan. Next, both Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan will probably visit us separately."

Returning to his room, Yang Podi reflected on the day's events and couldn't help but sigh.

As expected, his grandfather and Niu Gao were still reluctant to sever ties with the Clear Sky Clan entirely. He could only hope the Clear Sky Clan would behave wisely in the future. If they pushed too far, Yang Podi would have to act, even if it upset his grandfather and Niu Gao.

As for giving Tang Hao the Earth origin Fruit, it was a trivial matter. The fruit only had healing properties and couldn't help Tang Hao break through further. To Yang Podi, Tang Hao was no longer a threat.

What puzzled Yang Podi was why Yu Xiaogang had spoken up in such a high-level meeting. This gathering was essentially between the leaders of major powers, while Yu Xiaogang's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was already extinct.

It felt as though Yu Xiaogang was being used as a pawn by other major forces. If Yang Podi had truly killed Yu Xiaogang, both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Clear Sky Clan would have likely celebrated.

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