Yue Guan cautiously said,
"But we don't know the strength of that Grand Elder who has never shown himself."
"Only the two of us can go."
"There might be unexpected events!"
"Thump—"
Bibi Dong slammed her papal scepter down, startling Yue Guan.
"Do you think I don't know?"
Bibi Dong said coldly,
"Serpent Spear, Porcupinefish, and Demon Bear are already on their way back."
"They will meet you at the ambush point."
"If Tang Lan doesn't know what's good for her, kill all the people accompanying her!"
"Tang Shi's name resounds throughout the continent, and we must not let anyone know that this was done by my Spirit Hall."
"Do you understand?"
Yue Guan and Gui Mei secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
They said in unison, "Yes! Your Holiness the Pope!"
The two respectfully withdrew.
Bibi Dong sat on the papal throne, her gaze chillingly cold in the vast papal palace.
If only that foolish woman had done as she said. "
What's the point of all this now!
" "Just like that guy, brainless!"
Compared to the Spirit Hall's ambush,
the nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire, whose interests were threatened, were much more direct.
—Delaying anything related to the Tang Sect Academy!
They understood that Tang Shi was at the height of his power.
Direct confrontation wouldn't yield good results.
But they could outwardly comply while inwardly resisting.
They united with nobles in various regions to delay the site selection and construction of local Tang Sect academies, withholding construction materials and mistreating dispatched personnel.
They used these petty tricks to annoy Tang Lan's subordinates.
Even if Tang Lan had titled Douluo elders, what could he do?
Could he systematically wipe them out one by one?
The Tang Sect was now a "holy land," how could they possibly commit such atrocities?
They were playing a game of moral blackmail.
This left Zhao Wuji overwhelmed and helpless.
As the saying goes, the mountains are high and the emperor is far away.
Those nobles in remote mountainous areas were veritable local tyrants.
Even if Emperor Xue Ye issued an order, it wouldn't have much effect.
And what about afterwards?
Even after the Tang Clan Academy was established, those nobles secretly used underhanded tactics, cutting off your water and food, and even sending thugs to your door.
The lower ranks couldn't handle it.
The Tang Clan couldn't possibly run around everywhere, could they?
In just two days, Zhao Wuji was already overwhelmed.
It was truly a case of "one word from above, legs worn out below. "
There was no other way
but to forward the matter to Tang Lan, who was on her way to the Spirit Hall.
Tang Lan simply smiled after hearing this.
"You don't need to worry about this; they're just lowly grasshoppers."
"I've already made arrangements. Judging by the time, it should start tomorrow."
Zhao Wuji was overjoyed!
Since the sect leader was personally involved, there wouldn't be any problems.
He hung up the communication.
He met the concerned gazes of Xiao Wu and the other three girls.
"Brother, these people are so annoying! How are you going to deal with them?" Xiao Wu asked curiously.
"If you ask me, kill them all!" Zhu Zhuqing said coldly.
"Killing them wouldn't be a problem," Shui Bing'er frowned, "but those who have jumped out are just minor nobles. Taking action rashly would give others grounds for criticism."
"Then what should we do?" Shui Yue'er asked hesitantly, "We can't kill them, and they're scattered all over the Heaven Dou Empire. What should we do?"
"That's why this highlights how powerful our Lan is!" Shui Bing'er said with a grin.
The four girls looked at Tang Lan expectantly.
Tang Lan, however, revealed a mischievous smile.
"This story is more interesting to read yourself."
"Spoilers are no fun."
"You'll find out tomorrow."
"Ah! Brother!" Xiao Wu said uncomfortably, "I want to know now!"
"Yeah!" Shui Yue'er hugged Tang Lan's arm, "It feels like bugs are crawling on my body, just say it~"
"Oh? Bugs crawling? Then I'll scratch them for you!"
"Ah! No!"
"Ugh—"
"Wow—"
"Oh—"
The next day.
Amidst all the objections,
the Star Luo Empire, opposite the Heaven Dou Empire, spent a lot of money to publish a front-page headline in the Tang Li newspaper.
—[Teacher Tang, you are a man of great virtue! The Star Luo Empire welcomes you at any time to establish the Tang Sect Academy and will provide all necessary support!]
The main text earnestly expresses its desire for Tang Lan to come and teach.
Money, manpower, and land will all be provided.
Anyone who dares to secretly sabotage this will be executed without mercy!
Does
the Star Luo Empire not know that the Tang Sect Academy threatens the foundation of its rule?
Of course they do.
But they have no choice.
If the enemy has something they don't, they will suffer greatly sooner or later.
If they can use this opportunity to poach Tang Lan and even the Tang Sect ,
it would be a huge win!
If this is forced, then the following sub-
section, the newly issued decree of the Star Luo Empire,
is a blatant act of poaching!
—[All members of the Tang Sect automatically acquire citizenship of the Star Luo Empire. Those without criminal record shall not offend them without cause!] Every word screams—We're going to poach your talent! And the third sub-section was purchased by the Star Luo Empire! Moreover, it was a letter personally written by the current emperor of the Star Luo Empire, Dai Mubai's father. —[Respected Master Tang, your grand ambition of making everyone a dragon deeply resonates with me. If given the opportunity, I would like to become sworn brothers with you and contribute to your grand ambition!] [.] It was nearly ten thousand words long, occupying the entire remaining space. The nobles hadn't reacted yet. They were terrified by Emperor Xue Ye! What was the Tang Li Newspaper? It claimed to be jointly founded by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the Tang Sect. But the organizer was Min Tang of the Tang Sect, Tang Lan's great-uncle! Now it had even broken away from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and was operating independently as a newsstand. Could Tang Lan not know about this "Star Luo Empire Special Report"? Yet he still published it. What was this? This was a blatant threat! See? If this place doesn't want me, there are plenty of other places that will! If they cause any more trouble, I'll go directly to the neighboring Star Luo Empire and strengthen the young men of that Star Luo Empire. This would further strengthen the already powerful Star Luo Empire. How would the Heaven Dou Empire fight then? Emperor Xue Ye admitted he was afraid. But most of the nobles below showed no sign of backing down. Had they not considered the future of the empire? Of course not! That was for those in power to think about. They only cared about their own interests. At this moment, Emperor Xue Ye deeply understood that the Heaven Dou Empire was corrupt from within. Those pawns who had once consolidated its rule had now become parasites, sucking the blood of the Heaven Dou Empire! Tang Lan's release of this report was also sending him a signal —choose to change the status quo or lose the Tang Sect? Back then, when Tang Lan and the Crown Prince had a falling out, Tang Lan threatened to relocate the entire sect at the drop of a hat. What was more likely now? Tang Lan wanted to leave. Emperor Xue Ye couldn't stop him. Not to mention that the Tang Sect's current strength was already comparable to the Three Upper Sects, even the Star Luo Empire, with its massive army pressing in, or even a full-scale war... They were determined to take Tang Lan away. Hesitation would only lead to chaos. Emperor Xue Ye issued a new decree almost without hesitation: "The Tang Sect Academy is granted the royal title, belonging to the Heavenly Dou Empire. All must fully cooperate with its work; any obstruction will be severely punished!" He also appointed Xue Beng to lead the army, along with Prince Xue Xing, to enforce the decree. Violators would be executed without prior notification! Who was Xue Beng? He was Tang Lan's newly accepted disciple. The Tang Sect was also a crucial core support for Xue Beng's future competition for the throne. Now that they had this imperial sword, who dared to provoke them? A few fools, thinking they had powerful backers, stubbornly insisted on going against them. They were then directly raided by the army, their families wiped out, and their names displayed on the city gates! Their so-called powerful backers didn't dare utter a sound, fearing they would be implicated and their entire families wiped out as well. Thus, with the support of Emperor Xue Ye, both beneficiary and victim... Tang Sect academies sprang up across the Heaven Dou Empire. There was only one requirement— they belonged to the Heaven Dou Empire. Wherever the Spirit Hall existed, a Tang Sect academy had to be there. And where the Spirit Hall didn't exist, a Tang Sect academy had to be there even more! It was a blatant declaration to the Spirit Hall—the Tang Sect was here to steal their talent!
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