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Chapter 343: Joining Heavenly Academy
🕑 Added 2025-03-24 17:47:23 +0000 UTCYang Podi glanced at the people around him, thought for a moment, and then spoke.
"Dean Flender, Uncle Tai Nuo, there's no issue with you wanting to join Heavenly Academy.
But I have a few questions for you.
I need clear answers—otherwise, I'll have no choice but to refuse your request."
Yang Podi was familiar with everyone present.
Either he had known them since childhood, or he had understood their personalities through the original storyline.
Now, these people were willing to set aside past conflicts to join Heavenly Academy.
One reason was that they genuinely needed shelter—after all, everyone here was a wanted fugitive of the Spirit Empire.
The other reason was that they had their own hidden agendas.
Some sought to use the academy's resources and protection to rebuild their strength and prepare for revenge in the future.
Flender immediately spoke up.
"Mr. Yang Podi, if you have something to say, please say it directly."
Beside him, Tai Nuo also nodded.
"Podi, we're all familiar with each other.
We understand your personality well.
It's better to lay everything out upfront so that everyone knows where they stand."
Yang Podi turned to Flender first.
"Dean Flender, you were once the head of Shrek Academy.
Whether in terms of teaching ability or other aspects, you have valuable experience.
Your teachers are also quite capable.
I believe you all could serve as qualified instructors at Heavenly Academy.
However, my academy has a strict policy:
We do not interfere in external affairs.
We do not get involved in sect conflicts or political struggles.
To put it bluntly—even if someone from the Upper Three Sects dies at my academy's doorstep, I won't concern myself with it.
Shrek Academy had strong ties to the Upper Three Sects, and it also maintained connections with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
So my question is—if you join us, can you sever all those ties?
You should have heard the rumors—joining Heavenly Academy isn't particularly difficult.
As long as you are not a criminal and not closely tied to any sect, I generally allow outsiders to join.
However, there is one absolute rule:
If you ever attempt to betray or leave the academy—
At best, your martial soul will be crippled.
At worst, you will be erased.
Of course, you don't have to serve the academy for life.
You would only be ordinary teachers or external elders.
Within the academy, everyone is treated equally.
Whether in terms of cultivation resources or academy policies, there will be no bias or unfair treatment."
Flender and the others grew serious at these words.
Each of them carefully considered the difference between becoming wandering spirit masters and joining Heavenly Academy.
Suddenly, Zhao Wuji spoke up.
"Will Heavenly Academy impose any other restrictions on us?
Or will we be forced to fight and kill for you?"
Yang Podi smiled faintly and shook his head.
"That doesn't sound like you, Teacher Zhao Wuji.
Heavenly Academy is just a simple school.
We do not participate in wars or conflicts.
If the academy is ever invaded, I will be the first to stand at the front lines.
Our high-level members will also fight on the front lines.
As for the teachers and students—as long as you don't retreat in battle, that's enough."
Zhao Wuji continued.
"Mr. Yang Podi, I was once a wanted criminal of the Spirit Hall.Will that be a problem? Or will it cause any issues in the future?"
Yang Podi glanced at him.
"I don't concern myself with the past.As long as you were never an evil-doer, that's enough.
As for any lingering conflicts with the Spirit Empire, once you join the academy, I can handle them for you.
I believe the Spirit Empire will give me that much respect.
However, I need to make one thing clear—Dean Flender.
Tang San is the heir of the Clear Sky Clan.
Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong are direct descendants of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Their hatred toward the Spirit Empire is deep-seated.
I expect you all to sever all contact with them from now on.
Do not violate Heavenly Academy's rules.
I consider myself merciful, but when it comes to rule-breakers, I am utterly ruthless."
Although Yang Podi's tone remained casual, everyone present felt an overwhelming killing intent.
This murderous aura did not emanate directly from Yang Podi himself.
Instead, it was as if the very world rejected those who opposed him, filling the space with an oppressive force.
Many of those present had faced Titled Douluos before.
But even among Titled Douluos, Yang Podi's display of power was beyond belief.
It was clear—a Limit Douluo was in an entirely different league.
After saying this, Yang Podi turned to Tai Nuo.
"Uncle Tai Nuo, we've known each other for years.
I won't speak in circles.
Heavenly Academy can offer refuge to the remaining members of the Strength Clan.
However, you all need to think carefully before making this decision…
Taitan and Tang San are your clan leader and young master.
Both of them firmly oppose the Spirit Empire.
Joining Heavenly Academy means abandoning your past loyalties as subordinates and even as family.
Are you truly willing to give that up?"
"You all watched me grow up.
You should know my personality.
Once I make a decision, no one can change it.
If any of you dare to maintain contact with Taitan or Tang San after joining Heavenly Academy—
I will kill you without hesitation.
When that time comes, don't call me heartless.
I will not risk Heavenly Academy being dragged into a storm just for the sake of a few people.
And frankly, you don't have that kind of influence."
After saying this, Yang Podi shut his eyes and began contemplating in silence, as if there was nothing around him.
There were far too many trivial matters—it was better to just focus on cultivation instead.
Meanwhile, Flender's group and Tai Nuo's group exchanged glances before splitting into small clusters to discuss quietly.
To Yang Podi, these people were insignificant.
They wouldn't have much impact on Heavenly Academy.
In terms of strength, even if all of them combined their power, they wouldn't compare to a single Soul Douluo elder from the Strength Clan.
For Tai Nuo and his people, since they had already split from Taitan, they had likely made up their minds long ago.
The real problem was Flender.
Could he truly let go of his brotherhood with Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong's love?
That remained uncertain.
As for the other Shrek Academy teachers, they actually seemed quite eager to join Heavenly Academy.
After all, they were originally rogue cultivators.
Neither Yu Xiaogang nor Tang San had much of a personal connection with them.
For academy teachers, it was impossible to develop close ties with every single student
Otherwise, Shrek Academy wouldn't have such a high student mortality rate.
After a round of discussion, everyone present ultimately chose to join Heavenly Academy.
From now on, they would all be ordinary teachers at the academy.
Flender, in particular, seemed to have made a huge decision.
However, Yang Podi still asked about their recent experiences.
After confirming that there was no news of Tang San, he left on his own.
But Yang Podi estimated—
In the original storyline, Tang San's group stayed on Seagod Island for four whole years.
Right now, it had only been a little over three years.
He wasn't sure when they would return—
Or even whether they might have already escaped Seagod Island.
