Cooperation and Competition

"Hmph, you old monster, first come, first served! Besides, I was Ning Yunqing's teacher! This child is from Shrek Academy!"

The main hall of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School.

All those in the sect who were at the level of steward or above attended this once-in-a-millennium welcoming meeting.

Sitting in a prominent position, Elder Xuan took the opportunity to tidy his appearance, so that he wouldn't be overshadowed by Poison Undying in terms of looks. Behind him was a teaching team hastily assembled by Shrek Academy.

"Hahaha, Xuanzi, don't think I don't know why Sect Master Ning left Shrek Academy back then. Wasn't it because you were drunk and messed things up, causing the loss of more than a dozen inner court disciples? You personally killed several of their trusted Soul Master brothers, and you still have the nerve to bring that up? You don't deserve to be a teacher!"

There was no one behind Du Busi, but he sat in the chair with an aura that was in no way inferior to Xuanzi's, and there was a hint of amusement in his tone.

"You old monster, you poison!"

Elder Xuan slapped the round table made of paulownia wood in front of him, shattering it.

Yes, he was the instructor who led the Soul Hunting Team back then. Now that his old wounds had been reopened, he was furious.

"Alright, alright, if these two great beings continue arguing like this, I'm afraid our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School will be torn down."

Two figures stood behind Ning Yunqing, who was sitting in the first seat.

One of them, with an air of otherworldly wisdom and leaning against a long sword, was cheerfully speaking to Elder Xuan, who was about to erupt.

This is one of the guardian Douluos of their Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, a new Sword Douluo who inherited the lineage of swordsman Chen Xin from ten thousand years ago.

Although his strength is not as top-tier as Elder Xuan and Poison Undying, he is still a genuine Super Douluo and has the right to speak here.

With his intervention stopping Xuanzi and Du Busi's bickering, Ning Yunqing finally spoke.

"Elder Xuan, Sect Master Poison, the purpose of our visit is to discuss the cooperation between the Body Sect and our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Please put aside your personal grudges and refrain from bringing up old grievances."

What happened back then was also a thorn in Ning Yunqing's heart. How could he not harbor resentment? If he didn't resentment, why did he leave Shrek Academy?

However, Ning Yunqing kept this resentment buried deep in her heart and never showed it.

"Yes, that's what I think too, Sect Master Ning. I'm not afraid to admit it, but our Body Sect hasn't had a disciple with exceptional talent for twenty years, and the sect's legacy is in grave danger."

"Roughly speaking, I probably only have another thirty years to live. Now that I've encountered a child who can extend the life of the Body Sect, how can I not be sincere?"

Poison Undying cleared his throat, his tone very serious.

"To be honest, I intend to take the young master with me on this trip, so that he can cultivate under my tutelage until he can inherit my mantle and become the next acting sect leader of our Body Sect."

"Rest assured, once either I or this child finds another successor in the future, I will immediately resign from my position as acting sect leader and return him to your sect, so that I can regain control of your sect."

"With our unique cultivation methods, we can surely unleash the ultimate potential of his Body Martial Soul. I wonder if Sect Master Ning would be so kind as to temporarily entrust this child to me?"

"How long does the Poison Sect Master intend to take Fan'er away?"

Ning Yunqing tapped her fingers lightly on the table and asked.

"Fifteen years, maybe even twenty! Under my guidance, this child will surely become a Super Douluo surpassing ordinary titles! Coupled with your sect's inherited ultimate support martial soul, I guarantee that he will be invincible at that time!"

Unrivaled!

When these four words came out of Poison Undying's mouth, the whole room fell silent.

None of the elders of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School objected, because they knew that Poison Undying truly had the courage and strength to do so!

Twenty years...

To be honest, Ning Yunqing was not entirely satisfied with taking Ning Fan away for twenty years, and Elder Xuan even jumped out before him.

"Hey! Poisonous Old Monster, you're really stealing someone! How old is this kid? Six years old! You're making him go with you for twenty years now, and by then he'll be a true member of the Body Sect! Even if you want him to inherit that worthless position in your Body Sect, at least let him have some sense of belonging to his sect, right?"

"So, according to your plan, Xuanzi, this child insists on staying at Shrek Academy for over ten years and becoming a member of your Shrek Academy?"

Both Du Busi and Xuanzi had a simple idea: to bring Ning Fan over to be their successor and create glory for them.

However, Ning Yunqing did not think this way, and probably neither did Ning Fan.

"Fan'er is still young. If the Poison Sect Master takes him away now, he might resist. Let's wait three years. After he turns nine, I will let him follow the Poison Sect Master in cultivation!"

Ning Yunqing glanced at the anxious Elder Xuan and threw out the bait she had prepared long ago.

"Hahaha, that's great! I love Sect Leader Ning's temper!"

"Hey, Ning Yunqing, how can you side with outsiders! Didn't we agree that Ning Fan would do something for Shrek Academy? By the time he comes back at twenty-nine, I reckon he'll be lying on the ground! Are you really going to let your teacher suffer alone for the rest of his life?"

"So, what Elder Xuan means is..."

"Nine years? This child is still young. He should study at Shrek Academy for at least nine years! Furthermore, I want him to lead the team in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament!"

Even with a new table, Elder Xuan still smashed it into wood chips with a single slap; he didn't want Ning Fan to be snatched away by the Body Sect.

"Study there for nine years? Xuanzi, are you crazy or am I? How about we go outside and fight right now?"

Poison Undying was furious. Sect Master Ning had already agreed to let Ning Fan cultivate with him, so he had the upper hand in this negotiation and spoke with great confidence.

However, Elder Xuan also has his trump cards.

After being reminded by several teachers nearby, Elder Xuan's mania suddenly disappeared, and he spoke with equal confidence.

"Hmph, we can fight later, you old monster. You know the order of arrival, right? You arrived late and don't know that Xiao Fanzi not only awakened his original martial soul, but his original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul has also undergone a certain mutation!"

"Ning Yunqing, I guarantee that if he trains at our Shrek Academy for nine years, this child will definitely be able to control that mutated power, making him the only direct descendant in the history of your Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to possess offensive capabilities!"

"A Martial Soul mutation? Is that even possible?"

Upon hearing this, Du Busi muttered to himself and then looked at Ning Yunqing, who nodded in acknowledgment.

He truly had no idea that this child possessed such terrifying talent; no wonder even the royal family wanted to suppress him.

However, such terrifying talent is precisely the opportunity to revive the Body Sect!

"Three years, Xuanzi, I'll only give you three years! I know that Shrek Academy only admits students aged twelve."

"Once this child turns nine, he will train with me for three years. After his twelfth birthday, he will be yours. You will guide him for three years and let me see the results! If it doesn't work out, then let him continue to follow our Body Sect and train with me!"

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul underwent a mutation, something that Du Busi didn't really understand, so he made some concessions.

"Three years is nothing! I said nine years, so it's nine years!"

"Then four years!"

"No, nine years still!"

"Seven years! Xuanzi, this is the biggest concession I can make! I don't want to ruin this child's future!"

Seeing the argument between the two escalate, Ning Yunqing revealed a faint smile, which was exactly what he wanted.

Both sides are powerful forces. One can resolve Ning Fan's Martial Soul mutation, while the other is a Martial Soul in its original form. Regardless of who wins the debate in the end, the real winner will be the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School!