Yang Wudi found this statement rather strange. "Podi, why build two new campuses? Do you have other plans? And why do they need to be hidden?"
Looking at everyone around him, Yang Podi thought for a moment before speaking. "I already have the study materials and even instructors for soul tools. What we lack are our own Soul Engineers. This matter is of great importance, and soul tools possess immense destructive power. That's why we must keep this hidden, at least until we have sufficient strength to reveal it to the world."
"I plan to establish a Soul Tool Research, Manufacturing, and Teaching Academy. We can recruit individuals who are genuinely interested in soul tool development, especially those with a passion for forging. These people will start learning about soul tools from scratch with the goal of training them to become Soul Engineers."
Yang Wudi hesitated. "If we train our top students to become Soul Engineers, won't it weaken the strength of our academy's Soul Masters? After all, a Soul Master's energy is limited. If too many of them become engrossed in soul tool research, it might affect the academy's overall strength."
Yang Podi nodded. "It will indeed have some impact in the early stages, but we have no choice. Think about it—if an ordinary Soul King-level could wield a level-seven soul tool equivalent to a Soul Sage's power, how strong would they become?"
As soon as Yang Podi said this, everyone was shocked. If what he said was true, wouldn't that mean a Soul King could exhibit the strength of a Soul Sage?
At this moment, Poison Douluo suddenly spoke up. "Little monster, your plan will indeed enhance the combat strength of Heavenly Academy. But aren't we supposed to remain neutral and not interfere in the conflicts of the Soul Master world? Do we really need to go in this direction?"
Yang Podi shook his head slightly. "It's not that simple. Besides offensive and defensive soul tools, we can also manufacture and sell storage-type soul tools across the entire Douluo Continent. Additionally, we can develop other types of soul tools. This will help our academy become self-sufficient, at the very least improving our financial situation."
"Moreover, we can decide later whether to produce offensive and defensive soul tools. But one thing is certain—we must produce them. Right now, I am here to deter other forces and maintain Heavenly Academy's neutral stance. But if I were no longer around, these offensive and defensive soul tools would serve as one of our trump cards."
"Having power and choosing not to use it is completely different from having no power at all. Otherwise, sooner or later, we will become lambs to the slaughter."
After hearing these words, everyone fell into deep thought. Every major power had its ups and downs. The Clear Sky Clan, for instance, had been forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall after losing Tang Chen as their pillar of strength. In the end, the world of Soul Masters still revolved around strength.
Before anyone could respond, Yang Podi casually took out a soul tool. In the blink of an eye, dozens of soul tools appeared throughout the room. These were all items he had purchased from the Sun Moon Continent—various types of soul tools in different designs and functionalities.
Seeing so many soul tools at once, everyone's expressions changed instantly.
Each of them picked up a soul tool to examine, and soon, they all began to marvel at them, unable to believe that such advanced soul tool technology existed in this world.
Yang Wudi studied an exquisitely crafted soul tool for a long time before turning to the others. "Old Rhino, Old Poison, and the rest of you academy heads—what do you think?"
Niu Gao scrutinized the soul tools for a long while before finally speaking. "Old Goat, if we can truly produce these soul tools ourselves, Heavenly Academy will quickly amass enormous wealth, and our strength will also see significant improvement. I support establishing a Soul Tool Research Academy."
One by one, the others also expressed their agreement.
Yang Wudi turned to Yang Podi. "Podi, how exactly do you plan to execute this?"
Yang Podi glanced at the group before speaking again. "No matter what, I will establish a Soul Tool Research and Manufacturing Academy. Even if you don't support it, my Breaking Clan will do it alone. But since everyone agrees, I'll lay out a few key points."
"First and foremost, soul tool research and production must be kept absolutely confidential. That's why I plan to build the base in the northern part of the Almo Mountains, hidden within the snow-covered peaks. Anyone who joins the Soul Tool Research Academy must be completely trustworthy. If any individual or faction attempts to betray us or leak any information, don't blame me for being ruthless."
As soon as Yang Podi said this, the room's temperature seemed to drop significantly. Though he hadn't released any soul power, an overwhelming killing intent filled the space, making everyone feel as if they had fallen into a deep abyss.
Before anyone could respond, Yang Podi continued. "I will establish strict internal rules for the Soul Tool Research Academy. Anyone caught leaking information will be executed. If word spreads, I will handle it with utmost severity—at the very least, their martial soul will be crippled; at worst, they will be completely erased."
Everyone couldn't help but swallow nervously. Though Yang Podi usually appeared approachable, when it came to serious matters, he was utterly ruthless.
However, this also made everyone realize just how seriously Yang Podi regarded the Soul Tool Research Academy. If anyone truly tried to steal or leak information, he would show no mercy.
This warning was especially directed at Shui Qingrou, Huo Lie, and Feng Xuan, who had joined later. Yang Podi was clearly emphasizing this point for them.
Suddenly, Yang Podi seemed to recall something. He tossed a soul tool to his grandfather, Yang Wudi. "Grandfather, inside this soul tool, there are ten Soul Engineers I captured from the Sun Moon Continent. They are all unconscious. These ten will be the future elite instructors of the Soul Tool Academy. You should personally communicate with them about the academy's construction and future teaching plans."
Everyone's mouths twitched upon hearing this. They hadn't expected Yang Podi to directly capture the instructors from another place—let alone store them inside a soul tool. It seemed he had truly prepared thoroughly, using a direct and forceful approach.
Yang Podi continued speaking, "The second point—once the Soul Tool Academy begins producing soul tools, we will only sell storage-type and utility soul tools on the market. We must not sell any combat-oriented soul tools in the short term. At the very least, we need to establish ourselves first. I don't want to trigger a war over this."
Yang Podi understood the principle of "a man without sin may still be guilty if he possesses a valuable treasure." If the Spirit Empire or the soul beast clans discovered that he could produce war-ready soul tools, they would undoubtedly go mad with desire.
Yang Wudi suddenly thought of something. "Podi, soul tool production requires a large number of blacksmiths. Where do you plan to recruit highly skilled ones?"
Yang Podi immediately understood his grandfather's concern, and his expression became more serious. "Grandfather, the Soul Tool Academy is a major undertaking, and absolute reliability is a must. I will find a way to gather a group of blacksmiths, but they must be completely trustworthy."
"If we bring in unreliable people—no matter how skilled they are in forging—they will only become a hidden danger to us. Worse yet, they could bring disaster upon us."
Hearing this, Yang Wudi remained silent, saying nothing more.
Yang Podi knew that his grandfather and maternal grandfather, despite their resolute attitudes, still had lingering attachments to old friendships. If he were to recruit Titan and the Strength Clan into Heavenly Academy—or even into the Soul Tool Research Academy—it could easily lead to internal instability.
With this in mind, Yang Podi suddenly turned to Dugu Bo and asked, "Grandfather Dugu, how are the people from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan behaving in our academy? Have they done anything inappropriate? Or have they shown any intentions of seeking revenge against the Spirit Empire?"
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