Chapter 613: Sect Master Tang, the times have changed

The appearance of the six Title Douluo can be considered the final step in showing off strength at this grand ceremony.

Tang Xiao waved his hand, signaling all the Clear Sky Sect disciples to step back.

He slowly stood up, hands behind his back, looking down at everyone around the plaza.

A light breeze stirred his robes, bringing him a sense of smug satisfaction.

Especially the awe-filled gazes of the other factions, which finally allowed him to regain the glory the Clear Sky Sect had lost.

After twenty years, the re-emerged Clear Sky Sect was still the head of the Top Three Sects, an existence that all sects looked up to.

"The Clear Sky Sect's re-emergence ceremony ends here. You are all leaders of highly influential factions on the Dalu; I wonder what advice you have regarding our sect's re-emergence?"

His voice rumbled, spreading inside and outside the Clear Sky Sect, but his gaze was fixed only on Qin Jian and his group.

Clearly, he also knew that the Spirit Hall would not just attend a ceremony and leave it at that, and since their Clear Sky Sect also intended to use the Spirit Hall to establish their prestige, he simply laid it out in the open.

"Swish, swish, swish..."

For a moment, the entire audience's gaze focused on Qin Jian and his group.

Nearby, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing watched this scene with some worry, while on the other side, Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo also had their brows tightly furrowed.

The strength of the Clear Sky Sect exceeded everyone's expectations; even they could not imagine how Qin Jian would respond.

With only half its strength remaining, could the Spirit Hall really still stop the rise of the Clear Sky Sect?

Almost everyone was thinking about this question.

Consequently, the entire venue fell into silence, all waiting for the reactions of Qin Jian and Bibi Dong.

But Qin Jian... just smiled slightly: "Everyone is looking at us. Does the Clear Sky Sect's re-emergence only affect my Spirit Hall? Don't you intend to ask what business the Clear Sky Sect plans to do next? Where do you plan to recruit disciples?"

Once these words were spoken, the expressions of many Sect Masters and Heads of Family tightened slightly.

It wasn't that they didn't care about this, but the Clear Sky Sect's strength was there, and they didn't dare to step forward; however, now that the Spirit Hall was taking the lead, they could follow along.

"The Chief Judge is right. We also want to know the Clear Sky Sect's future plans. If it affects other families, we must discuss it properly."

Someone spoke up from the crowd immediately; they appeared to be a small or medium-sized sect, but anyone with a discerning eye knew they were an affiliate of the Spirit Hall.

But with them taking the lead, soon, leaders of various factions spoke up one after another, inquiring about the Clear Sky Sect's intentions.

When it came to their own interests, no one could remain indifferent.

Except for the Star Luo Empire side; Zhu Zhuqing didn't speak at all.

The Clear Sky Sect had nothing to do with the Star Luo Empire, and the Star Luo Empire would never give benefits to large sects in exchange for support like the Heaven Dou Empire did.

Seeing the reaction from the crowd, Tang Xiao couldn't help but reveal a smile: "Rest assured, everyone. You have already seen my Clear Sky Sect's business just now; it mainly relies on the Tang Sect's Hidden Weapons and will not encroach upon your industries. As for the scope of recruiting disciples..."

In his view, the Spirit Hall not suppressing them directly with force was effectively showing weakness.

Thus, Sect Master Tang became even more high-spirited: "We intend to recruit disciples throughout the entire Heaven Dou Empire."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong frowned deeply.

"Twenty years ago, my Clear Sky Sect held this status, and this re-emergence is naturally the same."

Tang Xiao looked at Ning Rongrong, then at Ning Fengzhi, and smiled: "I think Her Majesty the Empress should not refuse, right?"

Everyone looked at Ning Rongrong, at this newly ascended Empress, to see if she would still give the Clear Sky Sect preferential treatment like the previous Heaven Dou Empire.

Once this request was granted, the influence of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would inevitably be affected.

Although joining the sect still required an Assessment and it wasn't that easy to recruit suitable candidates, if the scope of publicity was wider, the pool of candidates would become larger, and the probability of discovering high-quality talent would naturally be greater.

Therefore, the Clear Sky Sect was openly trying to carve a piece of meat off the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"The Clear Sky Sect... is it getting too arrogant..."

Qin Jian frowned: "No matter how you look at it, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect won't divide up what it has already swallowed. The Clear Sky Sect doesn't think the saying 'the Top Three Sects are of one mind' applies when dividing interests, right?"

"This shows they have confidence we don't know about," Bibi Dong affirmed.

"I refuse."

Ning Rongrong, in a pale gold dress, crossed her long legs, placed her hands on her knees, and said very coldly: "With the Clear Sky Sect's re-emergence, the Empire will grant the same treatment as the establishment of ordinary sects. But to recruit disciples across the entire Empire, the Clear Sky Sect needs to bring out more to Exchange, for example, supplying how many sect disciples enter the military each year."

Her voice was clear, soft, and confident, which also surprised many sect masters.

Facing such a powerful re-emergence of the Clear Sky Sect, this Empress who had just ascended and was not yet firmly established was actually so tough; this was something they had not expected.

"But before my Clear Sky Sect closed the mountain, the Heaven Dou Empire provided this treatment," Tang Xiao frowned and said.

Ning Rongrong smiled slightly: "Sect Master Tang, the times have changed. The current Heaven Dou Empire is no longer surnamed Xue, but... surnamed Ning!"

"Well said."

Before anyone else could react, Bibi Dong was the first to nod, seemingly extremely appreciative of Ning Rongrong's response.

Perhaps it was resonance as an Empress?

Tang Xiao looked down from above at Ning Rongrong across the plaza, but he didn't see the slightest trace of anxiety on her face.

Facing the Clear Sky Sect, which had at least seven Title Douluo, where did she get her confidence from? Was it the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

He looked at Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo, then shook his head slightly; even if Jian Douluo was as high as level 97, he couldn't stop the current Clear Sky Sect.

Then it was...

He turned his head again and looked at Qin Jian.

"Since Sect Master Tang has the confidence to make this proposal, you must have a backup plan. Why not bring it out for everyone to see?" Qin Jian smiled faintly.

"Truly, the younger generation is to be feared..."

Looking at Qin Jian, then at Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing, and thinking of his nephew Tang San.

These young people who were just 20 years old had already begun to make a name for themselves on the Dalu's stage; Tang Xiao couldn't help but truly feel that the times had changed.

However, he quickly cheered himself up, because he knew the most critical moment of the day had arrived.

Whether the Clear Sky Sect could make a splash depended on this move.

"A usurper, daring to speak such nonsense! Do you really think the Heaven Dou Imperial Family has no one left?!" Tang Xiao said faintly.

When these words were spoken, everyone was immediately stunned.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect taking charge of the Heaven Dou Empire is already a foregone conclusion; what is the meaning of the Clear Sky Sect saying this now—are they publicly declaring hostility?

"Sect Master Tang..."

Ning Fengzhi could no longer remain silent: "One must still be mindful of their words; Rongrong's throne was recognized by the imperial family, the nobility, and all government officials, and is certainly not what you call a usurpation."

His deep voice made many people's hearts tremble, knowing that this seemingly good-tempered Ning Sect Master was also angry.

But Tang Xiao only shook his head and smiled: "The truth is not what appears on the surface; why doesn't everyone come and listen to the version of events from the person involved..."

(End of this chapter)