Chapter 423

If before he still somewhat had the air of being Song Lao's puppet emperor, now he is truly the master of Shilake Academy, with Song Lao merely playing a supporting role for him, and the decision‑making power over most matters having been handed to him.

I see.

Du Bu Si nodded in understanding.

He realized he had still subconsciously underestimated Tang Wulin; he originally viewed Tang Wulin as the Mu En of years past, but now it seemed Tang Wulin was far stronger than Mu En back then.

Upon realizing this, many of his thoughts changed instantly.

After his expression shifted several times, Du Bu Si took a deep breath and said, 'Since Shilake Academy has shown such sincerity, we cannot fall behind; we are willing to share our core cultivation method with Shilake Academy until the war ends.'

Sect Master!

The Body Sect powerhouses present all rose to their feet, looking incredulously at Du Bu Si.

Not to mention them, even Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong were dazed.

No matter which sect, their core cultivation methods are absolute secrets not to be passed on, the foundation of their sect's existence.

The Tang Sect's Six Absolutes, the Body Sect's Martial Soul Second Awakening, and the Holy Spirit Sect's heretical cultivation methods are all included here.

And in this world, the Body Sect's core cultivation methods are absolutely among the top tier.

Although the Body Martial Soul Second Awakening can only be used by those who possess a Body Martial Soul, even aside from that, they still have the continent's top‑tier body‑tempering methods, which are priceless treasures.

Handing these over to Shilake Academy would simply be shaking the foundation of the Body Sect.

Du Bu Si glanced around at the risen Honored Douluo and said lightly, 'Sit down.'

These Body Sect experts all looked as if they wanted to speak but held back, yet in the end they obediently sat back down.

Seeing this, Tang Wulin couldn't help but feel deeply impressed.

This is prestige; even after announcing such shocking news, no matter how dissatisfied those Honored Douluo are, they would not defy Du Bu Si's orders.

He is still far behind.

Du Bu Si rubbed his forehead and said, 'I know what you want to say; frankly, I'm also reluctant. Speaking of grudges, I believe no one here has a greater grudge against Shilake Academy than I do; even now I still find them highly disagreeable. But times have changed, the world is no longer what it was. If someone had told you before that soul conductors could let a Soul King‑level soul master exert Soul Douluo‑level combat power, would you have believed them? You'd likely have laughed at them for daydreaming.'

'Speaking frankly, do you think we can withstand the Ri Yue Di Guo's offensive on our own? The Star Net Empire is a tough nut; the Ri Yue Di Guo will surely first attack our Heavenly Soul Empire and the neighboring Fighting Spirit Empire. Without Shilake Academy's help, we wouldn't even have the qualifications to stand against this formidable opponent, and once the Heavenly Soul Empire falls, Shilake Academy might still survive, but the Body Sect would surely be destroyed.'

'Although the Body Sect usually acts as it pleases, we are after all a part of the Heavenly Soul Empire. With a formidable enemy at our door, if we cling to the old ways at this time, our sect will only share the empire's fate and perish together. I hope you can understand my decision.'

His tone was very calm, yet it was precisely this calm tone that made Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong involuntarily feel reverent.

The reasoning is sound, but how many could make such a decision? Du Bu Si is indeed one of the strongest of the older generation, his resolve far surpassing that of ordinary people.

Tang Wulin immediately rose and said earnestly, 'I also promise in my capacity as Sea God Pavilion Master that after the war begins, our academy is willing to open the Sea God Pavilion's library for use by members of the Body Sect, allowing them to browse freely during the war.'

Upon hearing his words, the faces of the Body Sect's experts improved somewhat.

Although handing over their foundation might seem a loss, gaining access to Shilake Academy's library would not be so bad. The Sea God Pavilion's library is widely recognized as the largest library in the Soul Master World; according to those who have entered it, all knowledge a soul master wishes to know can be found there, making it a paradise for theoretical researchers.

Even Xuanzi's disciple, Wang Yan—a researcher of considerable skill—had no qualification to enter and browse freely before leading his team to win the continental elite tournament of advanced soul master academies; yet Tang Wulin directly allowed Body Sect members to browse freely, which instantly balanced their minds.

Du Bu Si looked gratified at Tang Wulin and said:

'By the way, Tang Wulin, I want to make another deal with you.'

'What?'

'Have the members of your Sea God Pavilion recently increased their strength by leaps and bounds? Did you consume some heavenly treasures and earthly riches?' Du Bu Si raised his eyebrows and asked, 'Are there any leftovers of those heavenly treasures and earthly riches? Can we buy them from you? The price is negotiable.'

Meeting his expectant gaze, Tang Wulin pondered for a moment and then said seriously:

'There is some, but the price is not cheap.'

'Even brothers must settle accounts clearly; while I can freely give the Sea God Pavilion's library to the Body Sect, I cannot simply give away the Qiankun Creation Pill.'

After all, he currently only has four of these on hand; without replenishment in the short term, it's basically one consumed, one less.

Du Bu Si's eyes lit up.

'Go ahead and tell us.'

'Okay.'

Tang Wulin didn't decline further and roughly explained the effects of the Qiankun Creation Pill to everyone present.

After hearing it, everyone was left speechless.

The effects of the Qiankun Creation Pill have completely surpassed their comprehension; this overwhelming effect, akin to that of an immortal pill, left them unable to speak for a moment.

'I see.' Du Bu Si nodded in understanding, 'I can understand why you say the price is not cheap.'

Just hearing about its efficacy makes it clear that this thing is absolutely worth a heavenly price; given the Body Sect's finances, it is indeed difficult to afford.

After a moment's thought, he produced from his Storage Soul Conductor Device a book that looked extremely worn.

'How about this: you give us one Qiankun Creation Pill, and I will lend you this book to read for three days, but you must return it to me before you go back to Shilake Academy after those three days. What do you think?'

Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong were now unable to speak.

The reason is simple: the book bears four characters, 'Secret of the Body'.

As disciples of Mu En, they had heard of this legendary book; it is said that only the successive masters of the Body Sect are qualified to possess this supreme cultivation secret of the Body Sect, which even records the method for a Silver‑rank Body Martial Soul to evolve into a Gold‑rank one, making it the Body Sect's most valuable treasure.

And yet at this moment, Du Bu Si said he would lend it to them.

(End of chapter)