I Can See Your Combat Power-Chapter 1655 - 95: The Utility of the Way of the Weak

Zhongzhou Pingshan City

The news that a hundred disciples had completed their studies quickly reached the Wind Department of the royal faction, which pays great attention to Unparalleled Academy.

Four Garrison Commanders from the Wind Department were summoned once again to An Yuanxi’s desk.

"Recall all the covert funds you’ve spread out."

The prince, with a countenance as fine as jade, gently pushed the letter on his desk forward and spoke indifferently to the four Garrison Commanders.

Thinking their actions had been too slow and displeased the Feather God, the Garrison Commanders hastened to explain.

"Your subordinates have secretly recruited hundreds of fearless death warriors, as well as a titled strongman plagued by hidden ailments, who will soon unexpectedly strike at Da Lin, surely to shatter the Dragon Gate."

"Your subordinates have also found several heretical strongmen, as well as noble families with grievances against the Commerce Alliance, to join in the attack."

"There are also several noble families within Da Lin City willing to coordinate from within; just waiting for the order, ready to work with external forces."

An Yuanxi sighed quietly in his heart as he looked at the anxious faces of the four Garrison Commanders, and said wearily with a wave of his hand, "Disperse now, all these plans are of no use anymore."

Mighty waves begin with ripples; a nine-story tower rises from a pile of earth.

If the Dutian Heavenly King could have launched a surprise attack before the first batch of students from the Unparalleled Academy management department finished their studies, whether it was to destroy the Dragon Gate or damage the Academy, it would have delayed its progress.

But to act now not only wouldn’t affect the progress of Unparalleled Academy, it would actually assist those forces that don’t know how to reach out to the Academy."

The secret that the noble families, sects, and sacred lands had hidden over the past year is now fully exposed to the world.

The future of the Xiehe world will no longer be one where warriors of the Mortal Realm are the main combat unit.

"Write a letter in the name of the royal Heavenly Patrol, inviting the headmaster to Zhongzhou Pingshan City!"

An Yuanxi said in a deep voice, "What Unparalleled Academy does will cause the military struggles in the future Xiehe world to escalate rapidly. The Wind Department also has the duty to monitor the Outer Continent, but with our current manpower, it is difficult to cope with the future storm. Therefore, you must exhaust all efforts to recruit strong allies during this period."

Hearing the order from the Heavenly Patrol Envoy, the four Garrison Commanders looked at each other, not out of a desire to disobey, but because the current situation of the Wind Department did indeed present some real difficulties.

"With the reputation of the Heavenly Patrol, recruiting soldiers and buying arms isn’t difficult, but our department’s allocations are limited. The Wind Department’s treasury is already stretched thin, and Pingshan City is not a place of wealth. I’m afraid..."

The Garrison Commander in charge of the treasury said quietly, outlining the real difficulties facing the Wind Department to An Yuanxi.

"There’s no need to worry about resources."

An Yuanxi pointed to the Commander and instructed, "You go to Jidu City to find Xiang Qian; trade the position of Garrison Commander for three years’ worth of military expenses for the Wind Department. Also, the two of you, compile a list of those noble families with dishonorable behavior, lead a team east from Pingshan City, and the confiscated illicit gains should be sufficient for recruiting officers."

The Wind Department was indeed poor, but it was not without ways to generate funds; it was only the ambiguous attitude of the headquarters that had kept the Garrison Commanders from overstepping.

Now, with An Yuanxi’s command, the Garrison Commanders’ eyes brightened, they bowed with fists clasped, their voices resonant.

"The superior’s wisdom shines through; your subordinate will carry out the orders immediately!"

...

As the news of a hundred management department disciples graduating spread throughout Longzhou, Unparalleled Academy once again became the storm center of discussion in Xiehe.

However, this time the focus of the discussion had shifted from whether to enroll in the course to a debate about the Martial Arts Realm.

Although the Martial Arts Realm had been thriving for a thousand years, the understanding of Soul Casting in the Fierce Realm remained vague, with many firmly believing that Soul Casting was a process that validated one’s luck and fate.

That is why martial artists from the Fierce Realm were so revered, but now Unparalleled Academy has declared to the world with ironclad facts that Soul Casting does not rely on luck, but rather on accumulation.

This allowed those cultivators who had reached unity of spirit and intent, but became increasingly restless due to the hopeless Soul Casting, to settle down once more and reflect on their own accumulation.

The most painful aspect of cultivation has never been the shortage of materials, but the ignorance of the way ahead.

Regarding accumulation, the elders of the Unparalleled Academy have already made it clear through the Five-turn Dragon Gate.

Thirty years of arduous cultivation might seem an endless journey for a young man who has just embarked on the path of cultivation, but it is not so long for those who have persisted to the realm of unity of spirit and intent.

The uneasy restlessness that wanted to stir up trouble subsided with a clear path ahead, and many young cultivators who wanted to cause trouble returned to their places of cultivation to start their accumulation.

For a while, the martial arts atmosphere in Xiehe seemed to slow down, and the martial artists of Mortal Realm were no longer so domineering; instead, they appeared worried and anxious.

This kind of calm should have been welcomed by all, but the aristocratic families from various states and departments could not muster a smile.

Those who do not plan for eternity are insufficient to plan for the moment, and those who do not plan for the whole are insufficient to plan for a domain.

For these noble families, the best enemy is one that is willing to jump out at the Mortal Realm, but now that these people are quietly cultivating with determination, when they reappear, they will not be as simple as the Mortal Realm.

And so, an intense campaign by the aristocratic families to eliminate the different due to their own insecurities has begun.

The clash between the two classes suddenly intensified, with many famous independent cultivators being coerced and persecuted by aristocratic families, and those unwilling to submit had their homes destroyed, and their families scattered.

Tang Luo had originally thought that after openly publishing the method of Soul Casting, the independent cultivators would be the first to challenge the clans, but he did not expect the clans to act so quickly.

He might not be able to take care of distant lands, but he ought to take care of those within his reach.

After hearing news of independent cultivators in Longzhou being persecuted by the aristocratic families, Tang Luo convened a council in Unparalleled City.

"Spread the word that Unparalleled City’s Nanping Peak has hundreds of empty seclusion chambers available for free to cultivators at the unity of spirit and intent level, with priority given to those without aristocratic ties. Elder Du Ting will be in charge of this matter."

"Additionally, The Academy will rehire capable individuals from the second batch of students to arrange for external recruitment, which is the most important task for the Academy in the coming years. Unparalleled City’s municipal administration needs to fully support this in terms of manpower and finances."

"Lastly, as soon as there’s news from the Lady’s trade caravan, have it sent to The Academy immediately."

Although Unparalleled City no longer had a massive influx of visitors, it remained busy, and so the council meeting time was squeezed in. Tang Luo was accustomed to this kind of straightforward conversation.

Having discussed the Academy’s main tasks, Tang Luo asked solemnly: "These are the current affairs of the Academy. Do any of you have anything else to report?"

"Reporting to the Dean."

Du Ting said solemnly: "This morning, a message from the Dutian Heavenly King arrived from Zhongzhou, the Heavenly Patrol Envoy Yuan Xi invites the Dean to meet in Pingshan City."

"Yuan Xi?"

Although Tang Luo could not fathom why the former Divine Court Holy Child sought him out, it certainly was not as important as the current task of building The Academy.

Therefore, Tang Luo decisively shook his head and declined: "Write a letter on behalf of The Academy, stating that due to the multitude of pressing academy affairs, we are unable to split our efforts. Should there be leisure time in the future, a visit will surely be arranged."