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Su Wen was 'discovered' by Salas. After Salas discovered Su Wen, the news was reported up to the Supreme Pontiff.
And now, Su Wen was studying at Tian Dou Royal Academy.
"That woman... Even without your support, I can still succeed!" Qian Renxue thought inwardly.
Despite thinking this, this talent, Su Wen, was still quite excellent.
Qian Renxue clasped her hands behind her back, contemplating Su Wen's talents as revealed in the intelligence report.
The theory on absorbing spirit rings beyond the limit...
An outstanding theory, and even more, the ability to convert that theory into actual power.
He was far stronger than that 'Grandmaster'.
"Even if Su Wen's talent is high, Salas should not have revealed my identity to him. As long as I, in my identity as the Crown Prince, can win him over..."
Relying on her own charisma to bring Su Wen to her side wouldn't count as relying on the talent sent over by that woman.
Looking out the window, she mentally calculated the time.
"The Emperor should also be telling me to make contact with Su Wen soon."
In truth, the intelligence report on Su Wen had reached the hands of both the Emperor and the Crown Prince the very day he entered Tian Dou Royal Academy.
After all, given the special circumstances of the thousand-year second ring, the three education committee members would not be careless.
Neither Emperor Xue Ye nor Qian Renxue had rushed to summon Su Wen afterward. They had merely sent people to keep an eye on his subsequent performance.
Now, the strength Su Wen had displayed was sufficient.
A Book Spirit could walk the path of a power-attack type, but most who tried failed. The only successful example was Xiao Zhan.
Therefore, no matter how good Su Wen's foundation was, without seeing results, it was just a good foundation—like a genius brimming with potential but lacking the corresponding resources to excavate it.
Su Wen's performance in the Great Spirit Arena undoubtedly proved one thing: he was highly suited for the power-attack path.
At the very least, he was suitable for walking this path.
Then, with his foundation, plus the cultivation resources of the Imperial Family, becoming a second Xiao Zhan was not difficult.
The combat power of a Spirit Saint was already extremely important to the Imperial Family.
And if he was cultivated from a low rank... then he was supremely important!
...
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Yu Yuanzhen looked at the intelligence report in his hand, remaining silent for a long time.
He had actually heard news about Su Wen before; Yu Tianheng had also sent word back to the clan.
Because of the teammate relationship between Yu Tianheng and Su Wen, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had not rushed to recruit Su Wen.
Now, having received intelligence about Su Wen showcasing his talent in the Great Spirit Arena, his intention remained the same.
However, many of the clan elders held different opinions.
"Clan Master, although Tianheng and Su Wen are teammates, that Su Wen is ultimately a candidate for the captaincy of the team after Tianheng's generation. He's currently just a reserve member of Tianheng's team. No matter how good their relationship is, it can't possibly be that close," Yu Luomian spoke up.
Yu Luomian, Yu Yuanzhen's biological younger brother, was also the second-in-command of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Great Elder.
His words held considerable reason.
"However, Great Elder, given Su Wen's current status, it's impossible for us to recruit him into the clan," another Spirit Saint elder spoke.
Su Wen was currently a student of Tian Dou Royal Academy. Emperor Xue Ye would likely not let him go.
"Besides, don't forget, Xiao Zhan's connection to Spirit Hall isn't insignificant either."
Xiao Zhan's wife and daughter were both in Spirit Hall. His wife was a Hall Master within Spirit Hall, and his daughter was studying at the Spirit Hall Academy. Even though he himself now held a position at Tian Dou Royal Academy and accepted enfeoffment from the Tian Dou Empire, one couldn't guarantee his ties to Spirit Hall were severed.
The Tian Dou Imperial Family could afford to be weak and naive, thinking Spirit Hall merely wanted to pressure the two Empires to assert its status. But their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had never believed that.
Spirit Hall's ambition was definitely not just to become the most revered holy land for all Spirit Masters!
Yu Luomian's eyes flickered.
"It's not a major issue. Regardless of which faction he is involved with, as long as he shows some inclination towards us, it's enough."
In Spirit Master cultivation, how could one truly remain uninvolved? Maneuvering between the major powers was commonplace.
It wasn't as if their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan didn't have branch family disciples who had joined Spirit Hall.
"It's a pity our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan does not excel in the fire attribute. Otherwise, using Tianheng as a bridge to invest in his cultivation would yield the greatest benefits." It would both indebt the other party and avoid leaking the clan's core secrets.
After saying this, the elder paused, then looked at Yu Luomian.
The other elders also turned their gazes to Yu Luomian.
Yu Luomian: ...
Besides directly recruiting him into their own faction, the 'grace of tutelage' was also a good option.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan indeed did not excel in the fire attribute. Those with pure bloodlines all had the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit. Branch family members might produce fire-attribute Spirit Masters, but none were truly outstanding.
However—
There was one exception in their clan.
"Great Elder..."
Another Spirit Douluo level elder spoke, interrupting Yu Luomian's thoughts.
"I will contact Erlong." Sighing, Yu Luomian did not refuse. "Of course, you all know her personality. The clan must also prepare alternative plans, such as arranging a marriage alliance with Su Wen..."
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Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
In the elegant main hall, Ning Fengzhi sat upon the Clan Master's seat, looking at the intelligence report in his hand.
"A thousand-year second ring?"
Their intelligence wasn't as accurate as that of the Imperial Family or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan only knew that the 'Fighting Scholar' had a thousand-year second ring; they knew very little about his background.
"Contact the staff at the Great Spirit Arena. Investigate the background of this 'Fighting Scholar' as soon as possible," he commanded.
"Fengzhi, is this kid really that important?" Gu Rong was somewhat puzzled.
Obtaining a thousand-year ring at the second stage just meant he was stronger at this current stage.
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "It's not as simple as it appears on the surface. For an ordinary Spirit Master, it's just one extra thousand-year ring. But for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it's different."
...
Su Wen could naturally guess that his appearance would cause ripples among the major powers of the Spirit Master world.
"First, create hype, then reap the benefits."
Of course, this also carried risks.
Therefore—
"Teacher Qin, since we're already out, I'll go collect my Spirit Master stipend."
Qin Ming didn't hesitate and directly allowed Su Wen to leave the Great Spirit Arena first.
The purpose of having Su Wen enter the Great Spirit Arena today was just to 'create the account.' He still needed to 'level up the account' for a month or two. Only then would fighting in the Great Spirit Arena have a decent effect for him.
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Spirit Holy Temple.
"Lord Hall Master, I fear someone might not play by the rules," Su Wen voiced his concerns.
Salas paced back and forth, seemingly unworried by Su Wen's words.
"Your Spirit Hall identity is currently confidential, so Spirit Hall cannot openly protect you." His tone shifted. "However, that is only openly."
"The Emperor should already be aware of the commotion you caused today. The Crown Prince might make a move. When that happens, you should find a way to steer the conversation towards the topic of guards or protection."
Su Wen's eyes lit up. "Lord Hall Master, do we have people under the Crown Prince as well?"
He put on an act of having uncovered the truth. So, our Spirit Hall is already so powerful that even when the Crown Prince arranges protection for me, the task will be assigned to Spirit Hall personnel under his command?
Salas looked at Su Wen and snorted inwardly. "Kid, your guess isn't nearly big enough."
(End of this chapter)