50: Chapter 50 brings the curtain to a close.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Five Elemental Academies Exchange Tournament had already come to an end.

The result was without suspense; Feng Xiaotian, with his rapidly advancing strength, led the Shenfeng Team to take the championship with a crushing dominance.

The subsequent rankings were, in order: Thunder Academy, Blazing Academy, Tianshui Academy, and Elephant Armor Academy.

Because the Elephant Armor Academy had been severely injured by Feng Xiaotian, they could not display their full strength in the subsequent matches, failing to win a single game.

Intelligence regarding Feng Xiaotian's skyrocketing strength and his beyond-age fourth spirit ring had long since been sent back to the Elephant Armored Academy.

Sect Master Hu Yan Zhen reported this matter to the Supreme Pontiff Palace at the first Opportunity.

However, to Hu Yan Zhen's deep surprise, after receiving the message, Spirit Hall had not issued any clear instructions or reaction.

This result left him confused, and he dared not act rashly.

...

Element City, the Huo Family.

Inside the ancient meeting hall, the doors and windows were tightly shut, and Principal Huo Chen had even set up a Soul Power barrier to ensure no one could spy.

He sat upright in the main seat, while his son Huo Yunlie and his grandchildren, Huo Wushuang and his sister, sat below.

He had not summoned the rest of the Family; it was not yet the time.

"Father, has something major happened?" Huo Yunlie asked first.

As a member of the management of the Blazing Academy, he was busy with daily affairs.

But today, Principal Huo Chen had asked him to put down his work and attend an emergency meeting, which made him feel vaguely uneasy.

"I have summoned you today to announce a major event concerning the fate of the Huo Family."

"I have decided to lead the Huo Family and the Blazing Academy to officially pledge allegiance to the future Saint of Spirit Hall."

Principal Huo Chen stood up slowly, his gaze sweeping over the three people present, his tone carrying an unquestionable air.

"What?" Huo Yunlie stood up abruptly. "Father, our Five Elemental Academies have always remained independent. Why must we..."

Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu also looked at their grandfather, Principal Huo Chen, with expressions of astonishment.

"Do you think I am acting on impulse?"

"Just a few days ago, Principal Shui Wuyue and I received treasures bestowed by His Highness the Holy Son, and my Soul Power has reached level eighty-nine. Dean Feng has even achieved a Breakthrough to become a Titled Douluo."

"Grandfather, are you saying... Dean Feng has already become a Titled Douluo?" Huo Wushuang gasped.

"That is correct." Principal Huo Chen nodded. "Moreover, the changes in that child, Feng Xiaotian, are also thanks to His Highness the Holy Son."

"Grandfather, is that His Highness the Holy Son the young man in white who has been following the Shenfeng Team recently?"

Huo Wu's beautiful eyes flickered as she suddenly spoke.

"That is correct." Principal Huo Chen looked at Huo Wu. "Tomorrow, you two siblings will accompany me to meet His Highness the Holy Son."

"As long as you are able to follow His Highness the Holy Son, you may well obtain an Opportunity like the one Xiaotian received."

"Yes, Grandfather." A glimmer of anticipation shone in the eyes of Huo Wushuang and his sister.

Grandfather, Principal Huo Chen, had already made his decision, and they could not oppose it.

Besides, Feng Xiaotian's transformation had made them very envious.

Now, they also had the Opportunity to increase their strength; so what if they joined Spirit Hall?

Principal Huo Chen looked at his son, Huo Yunlie:

"Yunlie, manage the academy well. After the Soul Master Tournament, I will hand the Blazing Academy over to you."

"As long as you serve His Highness the Holy Son well in the future, you will have the chance to receive rewards."

"I will respectfully obey Father's orders!" Huo Yunlie bowed respectfully.

With Principal Huo Chen as the Family head, he naturally dared not object.

Moreover, he also knew about Feng Xiaotian's changes, and he could not help but feel expectant in his heart.

His Soul Power was only at level sixty-five; according to the normal pace of Cultivate, he would at most reach the Spirit Douluo Realm in this lifetime.

But if he could be like Senior Feng Qingyang and achieve a Breakthrough to become a Titled Douluo with the help of His Highness the Holy Son...

A Titled Douluo—that was a Realm that countless Spirit Masters dreamed of!

If there was truly a chance to reach that level, let alone pledging allegiance to His Highness the Holy Son, even paying a greater price would be worth it.

"Huo Wu, Grandfather will not oppose the matter between you and Xiaotian; on the contrary, I am very supportive."

Principal Huo Chen looked at his granddaughter, Huo Wu, with affection.

"Now, that child Xiaotian has completely transformed, and he is even by the side of His Highness the Holy Son. His future achievements are unimaginable; you must seize this Opportunity."

"I know, Grandfather." Huo Wu's cheeks flushed slightly.

"Very well, keep today's matters confidential for now." Principal Huo Chen waved his hand to remove the barrier. "You may return."

The three bowed and took their leave, each departing from the meeting hall with different moods.

Principal Huo Chen watched their departing backs, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes.

...

Almost at the same time, in Element City, at the Shui Family residence.

Inside the meeting hall, Principal Shui Wuyue sat upright in the main seat, her expression solemn.

Below her sat her son, Shui Lingfeng, and her two granddaughters, Shui Binger and Shui Yueer.

Shui Binger and Shui Yueer were half-sisters.

Shui Binger's Spirit was inherited from the Shui Family's Ice Phoenix.

And Shui Yueer's Spirit was inherited from her mother's Crystal Jade Dolphin.

Principal Shui Wuyue got straight to the point and stated the decision for the Shui Family and Tianshui Academy to pledge allegiance to the Holy Son of Spirit Hall.

The three below all revealed expressions of astonishment, clearly feeling surprised by this decision.

Shui Lingfeng asked in confusion: "Mother, Tianshui Academy has always remained independent. Why would we suddenly pledge allegiance to Spirit Hall?"

Principal Shui Wuyue raised her hand to signal them to calm down, and then proceeded to narrate the matter in detail.

After Principal Shui Wuyue finished speaking, Shui Lingfeng immediately stated his position: "I did not expect His Highness to have such heaven-reaching methods. I support Mother's decision."

"Sister! The Saint of Spirit Hall... could it be Ji Xuan?"

Shui Yueer suddenly widened her eyes, as if remembering something, and grabbed Shui Binger's hand.

Reminded by her younger sister, Shui Binger also revealed a look of sudden realization.

At the time, she had felt that Ji Xuan had an extraordinary bearing and was not like an ordinary person; she had not expected his background to be so significant.

Seeing her two granddaughters' reactions, Principal Shui Wuyue asked in surprise: "You know His Highness the Holy Son?"

"We met on the street not long ago, and we even ate together!" Shui Yueer nodded excitedly.

A glimmer of a smile flashed in Principal Shui Wuyue's eyes as she looked gently at Shui Binger.

"Binger, since you have this affinity, it is quite rare. His Highness the Holy Son has a noble status and exceptional talent, and you are of similar age. If you could interact more, perhaps..."

"Grandmother, during our chat at the dinner table that day, His Highness mentioned that he already has a fiancée."

Shui Binger immediately understood the implication of Principal Shui Wuyue's words and interrupted softly.

Principal Shui Wuyue was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly: "And what of it? On this continent, it is common for the strong to have multiple confidantes."

"But matters of the heart cannot be forced, and besides, he is already betrothed..."

"Oh, Sister, you are so outstanding; perhaps His Highness the Holy Son will like you!"

Shui Yueer said with a giggle from the side.

Although she had a good impression of Ji Xuan, having him as a brother-in-law would also be nice.

"Matters of the heart indeed cannot be forced, but Yueer is right. You should interact more. If there is fate, Grandmother will naturally be happy to see it come to fruition. If there is no fate, being able to receive guidance from His Highness for your Cultivate is also your good fortune."

"But..."

"Very well, tomorrow you will accompany me to meet His Highness the Holy Son."

Principal Shui Wuyue directly interrupted Shui Binger's words.

Shui Binger could only nod gently, though a ripple unconsciously stirred in her heart.

Initially, her attitude toward Ji Xuan was purely because he was a person from Spirit Hall.

As someone from Tianshui Academy, she knew well the subtle relationship between the academy and Spirit Hall, and naturally had to keep her distance from him.

But now, the entire Shui Family and Tianshui Academy had decided to pledge allegiance to him, so this issue of stance no longer existed.

She could not help but recall the scene at the restaurant that day.

Setting other things aside, Ji Xuan was indeed an impressive young man.

"Sister, what are you thinking about?" Shui Yueer leaned over, blinking her eyes playfully, "Could it be that you are thinking about Ji Xuan?"

"Ah... I am not."

Shui Binger came back to her senses; being teased by her sister like this, the tips of her ears could not help but flush red.

Seeing this, Shui Yueer giggled: "Haha, I guessed right! Does that mean he is going to be my brother-in-law?"

"Yueer, stop messing around!" Shui Binger said helplessly.

Principal Shui Wuyue observed Shui Binger's reaction, a glimmer of sharpness flashing in her eyes.