Chapter 237: Forming an Alliance (Part I)

When Su Yu returned, everything was proceeding according to Luo Yu's plan; the Sun Moon Battle Team indicated they could hold talks with the Tang Sect's person in charge.

Subsequent events unfolded exactly like a script, playing out without exception according to Luo Yu's screenplay, much like a bizarre stage play where both the audience and the actors were like marionettes, joyfully watching the magnificent performance on stage.

Yet, who could have known that the script provided by the playwright hid a more profound intention?

One week later, the Shrek Battle Team encountered the Body Sect and ultimately defeated them at the cost of two people being heavily injured and three lightly injured.

The Tang Sect Battle Team's luck was not that bad, and they entered the top eight without any mishaps. However, the Snow Demon Sect from the original story lost to the Holy Spirit Cult, and their fate was extremely miserable.

After the top eight matches concluded, there was a two-day rest period, during which the Tang Sect Battle Team had another sparring match with the Sun Moon Battle Team.

Feeling the Gold Soul Coins in his hand that had multiplied dozens of times, Su Yu could not help but sigh deeply; he never missed a gambling opportunity in the Black Market. After all, this was a great chance to make a fortune. As long as he mindlessly bet on the Sun Moon Battle Team and the Shrek Battle Team, it was impossible for him to lose, not to mention that his intelligence was more accurate than everyone else's.

After the last Soul Guidance Competition ended, Su Yu had siphoned hundreds of millions of Gold Soul Coins from the Black Market. After allocating more than half to his family, the remaining one hundred million Gold Soul Coins were all under his control.

In this Black Market gambling session, the odds for some teams were set very high. Secretly, these things were all illicit; in fact, everyone knew what kind of powerful forces and authority stood behind these industries.

As Su, who grasped the strength of both sides and was also a transmigrator, turning one hundred million into several billion was absolutely no problem.

Of course, there were risks. After all, Su had to constantly change his identity to place bets, all to prevent himself from being targeted; after all, it was better to avoid extra trouble.

The development of the Wanjing Sect also required startup capital. Currently, he had not yet returned to the Star Luo Empire, and the Wanjing Sect's current expenses were eating into the capital he had left behind.

The competition was about to end, and now all he had to do was wait.

In recent days, Xue Di had shown signs of awakening.

This made Su Yu very happy. Once Xue Di awakened, he could take a trip to the Extreme North. However, before going to the Extreme North, he wanted to visit the Yuan'en Family. After all, the current Wanjing Sect needed a cover, and the Su Family was no longer reliable, so he needed an ally, and for now, the Yuan'en Family was the most suitable.

Although Xu Tianran was a difficult person to control, there were many times when he needed to be utilized, such as for the Soul Guidance Matrix in Mingdu. Once the Soul Guidance Matrix was mastered, all of Number One's problems could be thoroughly resolved.

The operator of Number Two would basically have to be Luo Yu, because whether it was the Hall Master's side or Xu Tianran's side, neither would let an outsider master such a weapon of war. Moreover, the old Emperor of the Sun Moon Empire would also pave the way for Xu Tianran. This was a game of chess; now it depended on the attitudes of the Hall Master and Kong Deming.

These things all required time to settle, but being too prominent could easily lead to trouble. The last person to get into trouble was the Crown Prince's aide. Ju Zi and Luo Yu had done their fair share of killing and confiscating property, and regarding this, both of them knew Xu Tianran's temperament like the back of their hands.

Now, all Luo Yu needed to do was to handle the current matters well; there was no need to reveal any of his own intentions for anything else until the competition ended.

There were two rounds left in the competition: the semi-finals, featuring the Body Sect, Shrek Academy, the Sun Moon Empire, and the Tang Sect.

Because the Holy Spirit Cult had lost its original combat power without Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao, after a bloody battle, they were defeated by Wang Qiu'er and missed the top four.

As for the Sun Moon Empire side, from beginning to end, Luo Yu had never made a move. Others might not be clear about Luo Yu's strength, but Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect Battle Team definitely had a profound experience of Luo Yu's strength, especially Huo.

That was simply a massive psychological shadow!

"It's time to go. Once the opportunity is missed, there will never be another chance." After tidying up a bit, Su Yu got up and went to where the Tang Sect Battle Team was located.

After arriving at the meeting room, Su Yu looked at everyone and said, "There are only two rounds of matches left. I have received my graduation assessment from the academy, so I have to leave first and won't be staying in the Sun Moon Empire."

"Wait, you said graduation assessment from the academy? Isn't your soul power only just at the Soul Emperor level?" Xu Sanshi asked in surprise.

Graduation assessments from the academy were mostly at the Spirit Sage level, sometimes even at the Spirit Douluo or Titled Douluo level. Of course, in the original story, Huo Yu Hao's assessment was completely Shrek Academy acting like thugs.

Su Yu placed the academy's notice on the table and slowly said, "I don't know what agreement the academy reached with the Star Luo Empire, or perhaps the academy hopes that I can resolve the misunderstanding with the Star Luo Empire, which is why they arranged such an assessment for me. So, everyone, I'll be taking my leave first. If the Star Luo Empire doesn't welcome me, I will choose to apply to the academy to change my graduation assessment. If it cannot be changed, I will apply to withdraw from the school."

"This, this isn't very good..."

After hearing Su Yu's words, Bei Bei was stunned. Clearly, the Star Luo Empire was actively extending an olive branch to Su Yu. Such a huge piece of good news, yet Su Yu actually refused it and even thought about withdrawing from the academy if they didn't compromise.

That was the top academy on the continent!

Bei Bei was not the only one with this thought; even Huo Yu Hao, who had stayed in the Body Sect, was stunned.

"Su Yu, do you really want to do this?" He Cai Tou looked at Su Yu, remained silent for a long time, and then asked.

Su Yu looked at He Cai Tou's meaningful gaze and nodded, "Some things always require a choice to be made. It is like this now, and it will be like this in the future."

"I understand. Then take care on your journey. Since this is your choice, I believe you have more important things to do." Xu He didn't say much more; he stepped forward and gave Su Yu a hug.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Su Yu set off on a new journey. This time, he was heading to Haotian Castle. However, this time it was not to seek their approval, but to find the Titan Giant Ape. Although he wasn't sure if the Titan Giant Ape had really found the Yuan'en Family, as long as the Titan Giant Ape still remembered that place from back then, he would definitely be able to find it.

After a day of travel, he finally arrived at the location of the Clear Sky Sect.

"Stop! This is the restricted area of the Clear Sky Sect; outsiders are not allowed to trespass!" The Elder guarding the perimeter of the Clear Sky Sect stopped Su Yu.

"Go and report to the Sect Master that Su Yu is visiting. Elder, you wouldn't have forgotten me, would you?" Su Yu smiled at the vigilant man in black before him.

"You are... the person the Young Sect Master brought back?" The Elder hesitated for a moment before slowly speaking.

Su Yu nodded. Watching the person go to report, he stood quietly above the clouds, waiting for the reply from Titan and Niu Tian.

"Let him in. Don't worry about this kid." Niu Tian's voice drifted out faintly.

After obtaining Niu Tian's permission, Su Yu arrived at Haotian Castle without any obstruction.

In the main hall of the Clear Sky Sect, Su Yu looked at the two people sitting in the seats of honor, bowed respectfully, and said, "Uncle Niu Tian, Uncle Titan, please forgive my abrupt visit."

"You wouldn't visit without a reason. Tell me, what does this kid want to do again?" Niu Tian smiled and said.

Su Yu sat down in the guest seat and smiled, "Before that, I want to confirm one thing: is Uncle Titan really named Yuan'en Ming?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Niu Tian glanced at Titan and coughed twice.

"That's right, I am Yuan'en Ming. As for the specific details, I think it's better to tell you in detail when the time comes. By the way, how did you know there was a Yuan'en Family?" Titan looked at Su Yu with gratification and asked slowly.

Su Yu rubbed his chin and said, "This matter has to start from a long time ago. You don't need me to tell you what my family does. Many times, we can always collect some information. Moreover, a family with an extremely powerful martial soul appeared, and the Su Family would not choose to offend them, so we would adopt an attitude of keeping them at a respectful distance."

"Originally, I didn't take this matter to heart, and for a long time, I even forgot this information, until Uncle Titan displayed the Titan Giant Ape martial soul in Haotian Castle. At that moment, I thought of someone who also had the Titan Giant Ape martial soul, so I tentatively asked if the senior was named Yuan'en Ming."

"After all, with your powerful strength and your Titan Giant Ape martial soul, I thought that even if the Yuan'en Family wasn't your descendants, it was highly likely that they had an inseparable connection with you."

"And then you just asked it out?" The Titan Giant Ape laughed happily.

"Now it seems that I have unintentionally planted a willow that grew into shade."

It seemed like an unintentional act, but every step was part of a layout, waiting for the Titan Giant Ape to take the bait himself.

However, this couldn't be considered a conspiracy; it was nothing more than an equivalent exchange.

"I won't say words of thanks. Anyway, Xiao Dong'er has already accepted you. Just say what you want; I, Yuan'en Ming, am not a stingy person." Yuan'en Ming waved his hand and said very proudly.

"I want to take a trip to the Yuan'en Family to discuss a matter of cooperation with them. At the same time, I have another question I would like to ask you, Senior."

Su Yu only needed to guide them step by step. Niu Tian did not care about worldly affairs, so he would not interfere in this matter.

"Cooperation? What kind of cooperation?" Yuan'en Ming was a bit confused. Su Yu already had the Clear Sky Sect behind Wang Dong'er as his backing; why did he still need to cooperate with the Yuan'en Family?