Yang Wudi carefully analyzed Yun Yibai's words in his mind and was swayed by his reasoning.
Given the current situation on the continent, it was indeed necessary to avoid the sharp edge of the Spirit Hall. Sects were too conspicuous, and it was obvious to anyone that the Break Clan and the Protect Clan wanted to do something in a sect. The Spirit Hall would certainly not tolerate a growing threat.
However, if the Break Clan and the Protect Clan were involved in the educational system, they wouldn't appear to be a threat in the eyes of the Spirit Hall. The position of an advanced Soul Master Academy on this continent is just that—neither too high nor too low.
At this point, Yun Yibai still hadn't finished explaining his concept for the Soul Master Academy, yet it had already piqued the interest of both Yang Wudi and Niu Gao. They were eager to know how much more Yun Yibai could elaborate, and how excited they would be once he fully painted the picture!
"In my vision for the advanced Soul Master Academy, its future glory might one day rival the power of the Spirit Hall itself," Yun Yibai began.
"Firstly, in terms of management, the advanced Soul Master Academy would recruit powerful soul masters. The roles of Principal, Vice-Principal, Elders, and Faculty members all require soul masters with considerable strength to occupy these positions. The stronger the academy's overall strength, the more teachers it can accommodate."
"The academy's decisions wouldn't be made by one person alone. The highest management would each have voting rights, and decisions would be made based on the result of those votes."
"Secondly, the structural system of the academy—an advanced Soul Master Academy could be seen as an independent force in its own right. The academy could have markets, and various projects could be established. For instance, the Break Clan, led by Senior Yang, could establish a Pharmacy Department, and the Protect Clan could specialize in courses focused on defense techniques. Education for soul masters should cater to individual talents, so such specialized courses would become the secondary interests of the academy's students."
"Third, once the academy's overall strength becomes robust, it could, like the Spirit Hall, construct its city. With such a city, a security force and an army would be required to protect it. If things develop smoothly, the Protect Clan will need to contribute as well."
"Fourth, although it's hard to say for now, in the future, most of the outstanding soul masters who graduate from our academy will remember the academy's nurturing, and this will allow us to rally many people to our cause."
"Fifth, such an outstanding academy would attract talented heirs from noble families, and perhaps even disciples from powerful sects. This would establish friendly relations with soul master sects and families."
"Moreover, the academy could become a bridge for communication with other forces. Through academic exchanges, soul master tournaments, and other means, we can better understand the dynamics of the soul master world, gather useful information, and lay a solid foundation for our future development."
"These are the heights I envision for the advanced Soul Master Academy. It might even surpass this, but such glory won't come immediately. Even the Spirit Hall, with its immense scale and influence, took a thousand years to build."
"The key point is still this: the advanced Soul Master Academy is the best place for our growth. It is the ideal setting to quietly build up our strength. Rising under the guise of the academy, we can eventually become an indispensable force in the soul master world."
"With your combined experience, and the soul master lineup from Duke Dugu, the advanced Soul Master Academy is the fastest way for us to expand our power."
Yang Wudi smiled. "Kid, I admit I'm interested in the 'dream' you've painted, and I'm indeed intrigued."
"But when you say forming an advanced Soul Master Academy is the fastest way to expand our power, I don't quite get it. I don't believe an academy could have more fame or influence than a sect."
"Two reasons!" Yun Yibai raised two fingers.
"First, if we establish our own advanced Soul Master Academy, and I, along with Duke Dugu's granddaughter, Oscar, Niu Tian, Yang Tai, and Feng Xiaotian, participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, the result will greatly influence the reputation of our academy. The greater our achievements, the greater the exposure, and with that fame, there will be many students signing up and teachers applying to join."
"Second, the academy has Senior Dugu, a Title Douluo, along with you, Senior Yang, and Senior Niu, both of whom are Soul Douluos. This kind of solid strength is more than enough to slowly absorb other advanced Soul Master Academies, including merging them into ours. Take the Shenfeng Academy, for example!"
Yun Yibai's face was full of confidence.
"No wonder you've been eyeing that soul master Feng Xiaotian from Shenfeng Academy. It seems you've already set your sights on them. I bet you've been eyeing Shenfeng Academy for a while now! Hahaha!" Niu Gao laughed.
"In the face of the current trends, if it's all out in the open, no soul master organization can remain independent. They will either join a larger force or unite to form a stronger power."
"The merger of advanced Soul Master Academies is already the trend of the times. I'm merely seeing the present from the perspective of the future."
"You're right, kid. You have a long-term vision. Your intellect is not something most people possess. The things you've considered are things I never even thought of."
"Now, I can confirm that you'll be able to accomplish great things in the future. You have the talent to become powerful, and you also have the foresight to predict future trends. The only thing you lack now is the means to control matters."
"The top-tier advanced Soul Master Academy on the continent... Interesting, interesting. Old goat, we four single-attribute clans have been following the Haotian Sect for so many years. If we abandon them, I never imagined that one day we could have a say in the decisions! Hahaha!"
"If we manage to become that glorious, I, as an elder, will also be able to leave my mark in the history of the continent! Hahaha!"
"Let's do it! Let's start with the advanced Soul Master Academy and use the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament to collect some 'interest' from the Spirit Hall!" Yang Wudi's eyes sparkled with excitement at the thought of a legitimate revenge.
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao both approved Yun Yibai's plan for the advanced Soul Master Academy.