Chapter 610: The Clear Sky Sect Rides on Their Faces

"The Clear Sky Sect is emerging, using the Tang Sect as a springboard, and simultaneously announcing the return of the Four Single Attribute Sects. This momentum is not small..."

Qin Jian tapped the armrest and asked, "They must be planning a grand emergence ceremony, right?"

Ju Douluo nodded immediately: "That's right. The invitations have already been sent out. Every sect with a name is on the list, including the two great empires, as well as us and the Elder Palace that split off."

"The head of the Top Three Sects, quite a display of prestige!"

Qin Jian gave a cold laugh: "They couldn't have picked a worse time, yet they chose now. It seems the deterrent power of the Spirit Hall has waned, which is why they dare to come out and jump around..."

"Chief Judge, the Clear Sky Sect was originally forced by us to close their mountain gates and relocate to an unfindable mountain region. Now that they are re-emerging openly and haven't even sent anyone to notify us in advance, they are clearly getting bold!"

Ghost Douluo said in a hoarse voice, "If we don't teach them a lesson, the prestige of the Spirit Hall in the Spirit Master world will be greatly diminished."

Qin Jian nodded in agreement.

He naturally understood such a simple principle.

If the Clear Sky Sect had emerged quietly, it might have been one thing, but with such grand momentum, it was clearly a provocation against the Spirit Hall.

If there is no response, their next step will very likely be to denounce the Spirit Hall over the mountain-sealing incident of the past twenty years, further weakening the status of the Spirit Hall on the Dalu.

"It seems our split with the Elder Palace, combined with Bibi Dong's serious injury, has made them think the time is ripe..."

Qin Jian slowly stood up, hands behind his back, and said condescendingly: "Chrysanthemum Elder, Ghost Elder, accept their invitation, and at the same time announce to the world that on the day of the Clear Sky Sect's emergence, our Spirit Hall Pope and Chief Judge will arrive together to congratulate the Clear Sky Sect on its emergence!"

"Yes!"

Ju Douluo and Ghost Douluo responded in unison.

The two of them were not worried that the Clear Sky Sect could stir up any trouble.

The Clear Sky Sect of the past only had two Title Douluo; now Tang Hao is seriously injured, and only Tang Xiao remains.

Even if they had cultivated one or two more Title Douluo over these twenty years, they would only be low-level ones, not enough to even fill the gaps in the teeth of the Great Demon King Qin Jian.

The memory of being beaten like sandbags by Qin Jian deep in the Star Dou Great Forest was still very clear; they were especially looking forward to Tang Xiao of the Clear Sky Sect getting beaten up as well...

Soon, a month passed.

During this time, the headlines of the Dalu belonged to the Clear Sky Sect.

The Clear Sky Sect, which had been silent for twenty years, attracted much attention as soon as it emerged, especially now that the Spirit Hall was divided; the timing was chosen just right.

This made many believe that the Clear Sky Sect was aiming to stand on equal footing with the Spirit Hall, almost to the point of riding on their faces and shouting directly at the Spirit Hall: "I, Hu Hansan, have returned!"

"The Clear Sky Sect's grand emergence is aimed at the Spirit Hall."

In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, Ning Fengzhi said to Ning Rongrong, who was dressed in Empress attire: "Rongrong, there are only three days left until the emergence ceremony. I must attend on behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and you, as the Tiandou Nuhuang, must also go. After all, the Top Three Sects have always supported the Heaven Dou Empire."

Ning Rongrong frowned her beautiful brows: "Father, isn't the Clear Sky Sect targeting the Spirit Hall this time actually targeting Brother Jian? Then what position should we take?"

Ning Fengzhi said in a deep voice: "I don't know what the Clear Sky Sect's confidence is, but to dare to challenge us like this, they must have a backup plan... It is not appropriate for us to intervene. We will see how Jian'er handles it when the time comes. If he decides to confront the Clear Sky Sect head-on, then we will stand clearly on his side."

Ning Rongrong looked up in surprise: "Is that okay? In the past, the relationship between the Heaven Dou Empire, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the Spirit Hall was not good..."

"Times change..."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said: "Since you ascended to the throne, the relationship between the Spirit Hall Chief Judge and the Tiandou Nuhuang has been known to the whole world. Trying to avoid suspicion at this time will only make us look guilty; it is better to make our relationship clear."

"Then what will other forces think? The Star Luo Empire, and other powerful sects—if they see the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Spirit Hall united, will they have other ideas?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"To be able to think of this, Rongrong, you have grown very quickly recently..."

Ning Fengzhi smiled with relief: "This is the superiority of the strategy that Qin Jian has been pushing. The Spirit Hall he leads has never shown an aggressive posture. Whether it is the promotion of the Spirit Academy or the implementation of the Spirit Judgment Hall, it is rare that they align with the interests of the majority..."

"For the empire and the various principalities, Spirit Masters and commoners view the Spirit Hall as a holy land, so as long as the Spirit Hall does not act against the will of the people, there is no suitable reason to be their enemy..."

"For the sects, the Spirit Hall has never had any intention of annexation. At most, they accept vassals, but they have not used coercive means. Everything appears open and aboveboard, so it will not arouse the vigilance of the sects..."

He shook his head and sighed: "Actually, I think the Clear Sky Sect has not seen the situation clearly. Emerging now to go against the Spirit Hall will not bring them a good reputation... Because the Spirit Hall still maintains a bright image on the Dalu. If a bloody storm is stirred up because of the Clear Sky Sect's emergence, then both Spirit Masters and commoners on the Dalu will pin the blame on the Clear Sky Sect..."

"Only when the Spirit Hall truly shows its true colors and intends to annex all forces will it be their time to emerge as saviors. It is too early to come out now..."

"If they don't have a special trump card, it must be the sect members pressuring the leadership; after all, they have been closed off for too long..."

Ning Rongrong suddenly thought of something and said: "Father, what about the Tang Sect? We have always had Hidden Weapon trades with them. If the Tang Sect truly merges with the Clear Sky Sect, we might not be able to buy Hidden Weapons in the future."

Ning Fengzhi frowned: "Aren't you and Qin Jian teammates with that Tang San? And you all say he values friendship and loyalty. I really hadn't considered the matter of the Tang Sect cutting off supply."

Ning Rongrong said: "Father, you told me that at the national level, there are no permanent friends, only permanent interests. The same applies to sects. We cannot tie the safety of the sect to the character of others."

"Therefore, even if Brother Jian and I trust Tang San, the sect must be prepared, because he comes from the Clear Sky Sect, which is the place where he returned to his ancestors, while we are outsiders."

She said calmly: "We can choose not to doubt him, but we must be prepared for the worst."

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Very well. From now on, we will add a 20% surcharge to the Hidden Weapons the Tang Sect sells us as a reserve, especially crossbow bolts; we must stockpile more to prevent the worst-case scenario in the future."

"By the way, Father, will that Elder Palace that split off send anyone to attend?" Ning Rongrong asked suddenly.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "I estimate they won't. After all, they haven't officially appeared before the Dalu as a new force yet. Attending such an event serves no purpose other than to annoy the Pope Palace. Based on my understanding of Qian Renxue, she wouldn't do such a thing..."

(End of chapter)