Chapter 473: Element Academy Arrives: Feihuang's Cultivation Plan

"Greetings to the King, the Crown Prince, and Your Excellency Xuanbing!"

Inside the palace, the members of the Element Academy gathered and bowed to the three people seated on the throne.

"There is no need for such formalities. You are all very welcome to our Gu Lei Kingdom. From this day forward, we are one family and shall look out for one another," Nan Tianchen said. After all, he was the King, and his words carried more weight at this moment.

Moreover, when it came to saying pleasantries, he was far better at it than Nan Feihuang.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." After expressing his gratitude, Feng Xiaotian stepped forward and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, it has been a long time. I did not expect that since our parting at the Soul Master Tournament, your cultivation has reached such a level. Defeating six Title Douluo of the Spirit Hall in a matter of days—such a feat is unprecedented. Xiaotian is in awe."

"Brother Feng is too kind. Looking at you, it seems you have become a representative figure for several academies?" Nan Feihuang smiled.

"Yes, our several academies have merged into a new Element Academy. The Plant Academy has replaced the Elephant Armor Academy to become the new Earth element, and I have been elected by everyone as the Vice Dean to handle all academy affairs. I am truly ashamed."

"Why say such things? Brother Feng, you possess innate full soul power and astonishing talent. Through your hard work over these past three years, you have made up for lost time as much as possible. As long as you continue this way, you will surely achieve great things in the future. I dare to assert that among the Title Douluo, there will certainly be a place for you." Nan Feihuang offered praise, and this time, it was sincere.

This fellow Feng Xiaotian, who could reach a cultivation speed on par with the Shrek Seven Devils—who had consumed Immortal Herbs—purely through his own efforts within five years after the tournament ended; no one would question his potential as a Title Douluo.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is too kind. You mentioned in your letter that you wanted to unite your Gu Lei Royal Academy with our Element Academy to reorganize into a new academy. We have come for this very reason. I wonder if it is true?" What Feng Xiaotian cared about most was, of course, this matter.

To be a founder of an academy that would stand on the continent for thousands of years without declining—what an honor that would be.

The reason they were unwilling to join the Spirit Hall Academy was that if they went there, they would simply be swallowed up by the Spirit Hall Academy. History would record that this academy was founded by the Spirit Hall Academy, and during its founding, it annexed all the large and small academies across the continent.

The Element Academy would just be one of those many small academies, which was something they could not accept.

They wanted to be the legitimate founders and let the Element Academy go down in history.

Nan Feihuang said earnestly, "It is naturally true. However, the time is not yet ripe. I believe Brother Feng understands this point."

Feng Xiaotian nodded. Before the continent was unified, it was indeed too early to discuss this.

"Then, Your Highness the Crown Prince, what are your plans for the next steps?"

"Naturally, it is to cultivate our foundation. I have already cleared out a campus at Gu Lei Academy for the Element Academy to study and reside in temporarily. Please rest assured, our academy is the champion of the Soul Master Tournament. Under my supervision, the atmosphere is excellent, completely devoid of the arrogance of the nobility. I believe your students will be able to get along peacefully with our students." Nan Feihuang called out, "Senior Jia Kui, Senior Xingcai."

The two people in the hall stood out. "We are here, Your Highness the Crown Prince, please give your orders."

"I trouble you two to take the students of the Element Academy to the place I have arranged to rest first. Take good care of them; there must be no neglect. Also, instruct our students to treat them with courtesy!" Feihuang ordered.

"Understood!" The two then led the ordinary students of the Element Academy toward the Gu Lei Royal Academy.

Lei Dong, Mu Yunteng, and others at the vice-captain level also followed. The people from their own academy still needed to be kept in check.

With the two sides merging, it was impossible for there to be no friction at the beginning, so both sides needed people capable of holding the ground to maintain order.

On the Gu Lei side, it was Jia Kui and Zhang Xingcai. Before Nan Feihuang served as the captain of the Gu Lei Team, the two of them had always been the president and vice-president of the student council, as well as the captain and vice-captain of the Gu Lei Team. Later, they followed Feihuang to win the championship of the Continental Soul Master Tournament, so their prestige was absolutely sufficient.

The Element Academy also had vice-captains, so restraining their own students should be no problem. Feihuang turned to look at Lan Xue and Nan Tianchen. "Father, Mother, please trouble yourselves to entertain the deans. I have matters to discuss with these captains."

Nan Tianchen nodded. "Go ahead. We will discuss the detailed specifics of the academy merger with the deans. It should be easier for you young people to communicate with each other."

"Yes, Father, Mother. Then this child will take his leave." Nan Feihuang stood up and looked at the group. "Everyone, please follow me."

The captains of the Element Academy exchanged glances and immediately followed Nan Feihuang.

Feihuang led them to his Eastern Palace. At this moment, Shui Bing'er was practicing here with Dian Wei, Lv Lingqi, Xun Yu, and others.

She was currently switching to the new technique taught to her by Nan Feihuang. In order to convert all her soul power into pure Daoist True Qi, she could not afford the slightest slack.

Therefore, Feihuang did not let her go to the chaotic battle between the Element Academy and the Spirit Hall Academy this time.

"Sister!" Seeing her sister, Shui Yue'er ran over excitedly.

Hearing her sister's voice, Shui Bing'er immediately stood up and revealed a smile. "Yue'er, you have finally arrived safe and sound."

"Yes, it was really dangerous this time. Thanks to Junior Brother making arrangements in advance, we were able to arrive safely," Shui Yue'er said.

"Bing'er, so you have been in the Gu Lei Kingdom all along. No wonder I couldn't find you during this time." Huo Wu stepped forward and took Shui Bing'er's hand; she had missed this close friend of hers quite a bit.

Shui Bing'er smiled gently. "Huo Wu, welcome."

"Then, Your Highness the Crown Prince, you brought us here specifically, so there must be something important. You can say it now." Yao Zi asked curiously.

Feihuang's gaze swept over the group, excluding those who were already following him: Dian Wei, Xun Yu, Lingqi, and Nan Feiling.

Now, the younger generation gathered here included the Shui sisters of Tianshui Academy, the Huo siblings of Blazing Academy, the captain of Thunder Academy Yu Tianxin, the captain of Kamikaze Academy Feng Xiaotian, and the captain of Plant Academy Yao Zi.

Plus Ye Lingling, Meng Yiran, and the couple Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, who were still helping out in their family.

If these people grew up, they should also be a formidable force.

"Yes, I have a very important matter to discuss with everyone. Just as I notified you before, I want to build a massive academy that can stand on the continent for thousands of years. But the prerequisite for that is to first make the continent stable, that is, to complete the unification. This will inevitably lead to becoming enemies with the Spirit Hall. I believe you all know the strength of the Spirit Hall, and I truly need your full support," Nan Feihuang said with a cupped-fist salute.

"Us?" Feng Xiaotian was stunned. "Crown Prince Feihuang, it's not that we are unwilling, but our strength simply cannot be mentioned in the same breath as yours. How can we help you fight against the Spirit Hall?"

"This is the purpose of me summoning you all," Nan Feihuang said.

Huo Wu asked expectantly, "What do you plan for us to do?"

"I will provide you with resources to allow your soul power to experience explosive growth. Then, I ask you all to go to a place for training. I must make it clear that there is a certain degree of danger there, but as long as you can pass the trials there, your strength will definitely undergo a earth-shaking change."

Just as everyone was curious about the place Nan Feihuang mentioned, Feihuang did not bother to keep them in suspense and asked directly, "Everyone, have you ever heard of the God Trial?"

(End of chapter)