Hate Ma Liang! Understand Ma Liang! Become Ma Liang!

If the problem only involves the Ming Clan, then as long as the problem is resolved and the Ming Clan given new start-up capital, they will definitely be able to rise rapidly thanks to their existing resources.

After all, puppets are a form of hard currency; once they're on the market, there will be buyers, right?

When the market is favorable, everyone has money in their hands. As long as the Ming Clan dares to sell, we dare to buy. Under such circumstances, it wouldn't be difficult for the Ming Clan to rise to power.

But what if one day everyone runs out of resources? Would you save your money to survive or buy yourself a puppet?

Therefore, it's clearly unrealistic to expect all the major powers across the Three Continents to contribute resources under these circumstances!

While everyone was deep in thought, Ma Liang kept giving Senior Brother Xinghe a meaningful look, as if to say, "Senior Brother Xinghe, I have something to say!"

What the heck? You're asking why Ma Liang didn't just speak up.

In this situation, those who can sit in the Haotian Grand Hall throughout the Three Continents are definitely the most powerful among the powerful. In this situation, if you look at the entire Haotian Grand Hall, apart from Senior Brother Xinghe and Tantai Jing, even people like Zheng Yu Hua Xichen can only stand obediently beside their elders and serve.

Do you think just anyone has the right to speak recklessly in a meeting of such high-ranking officials from Three Continents?

Go and see, even though Tantai Jing represented the Tantai Jing Demonic Emperor at the meeting, he didn't say much throughout the entire meeting.

Ma Liang is no longer the naive young man he used to be!

I, Ma Liang, am the only permanent low-level outer disciple of the Vast Heaven Holy Land. I am being groomed to be the Future Grand Elder of the Vast Heaven Holy Land.

In this situation, the Grand Elder didn't just assign Ma Liang to various inspections of the sect and handle affairs of the Vast Heaven Holy Land.

The elder also taught Ma Liang all the rules and etiquette.

What the heck? Why didn't you teach it to Senior Brother Xinghe?

Ma Liang remarked, "Take a look around. Does any of those big shots sitting here treat Senior Brother Xinghe as a junior disciple?"

When they discuss things, they even proactively ask for Senior Brother Xinghe's opinion, so does Senior Brother Xinghe still need these formalities?

You need to understand what etiquette is.

When you're not at a high enough level, you need to observe various forms of etiquette when facing top-tier figures.

But when you are the most powerful person, every move and every word you make is the highest form of etiquette!

Etiquette is a set of rules that subordinates must follow when interacting with superiors.

If a subordinate utters "Chenghai!" on an important occasion, they'll be instantly ridiculed by everyone!

How vulgar! How ignorant of manners! How foul-mouthed!

You'll definitely get roasted to the point of becoming depressed!

But if you're the absolute top boss, you can just say "Holy crap!"

Countless people will immediately jump out to say that the big boss is truly genuine! His words are so approachable!

Look, even big shots talk like us ordinary people. Doesn't that show they're trying to fit in?

Different etiquette applies to different occasions and to people of different statuses!

Unless you're at the very top, you must learn etiquette!

When Ma Liang went out on inspection tours on behalf of the Vast Heaven Holy Land, Ma Liang didn't need any formalities. Even though Ma Liang used all sorts of foul language, everyone still had to smile and say that Lord Ma Liang was right, that every word he said was a gem and every sentence was profound!

If you ask Ma Liang to write the word "F*ck" while inspecting the place, it will definitely be collected by countless people as a treasure passed down from generation to generation, and even if it is auctioned, it will sell for an absolutely sky-high price!

But on this occasion, even Ma Liang would have to stand obediently to the side.

At this moment, let alone Ma Liang, even if Zheng Yu had something to say, he would have to wait for Cheng Xiaotian's expression first. After Cheng Xiaotian nodded, Zheng Yu couldn't directly speak to all the big shots. He had to whisper to Cheng Xiaotian first, and then Cheng Xiaotian would speak, or Cheng Xiaotian would signal Zheng Yu to speak on his behalf.

In today's situation, among the disciples who can speak freely, only Gui Li is free to do so, because it was the Grand Elder who instructed Gui Li to explain things clearly to all the senior figures, so Gui Li naturally has no such concerns.

Ma Liang knew very well that if he spoke up now, the big shots might not say anything to his face, but behind his back they would definitely say that Ma Liang didn't know the rules.

You, Ma Liang, are the only permanent low-level outer disciple of the Vast Heaven Holy Land, Future Grand Elder of the Vast Heaven Holy Land, but you are not yet one, and you do not yet have the right to speak freely here.

At this moment, facing Ma Liang who kept giving him meaningful glances, Chu Xinghe remained silent!

What the hell? You're saying I, Chu Xinghe, can't understand Ma Liang's meaning?

I know it way too well...

Did that bastard Ma Liang want to speak?

He does have a knife!

Chu Xinghe pretended not to see it, but the Grand Elder did.

"Ma Liang, just say what you have to say!"

As the Grand Elder finished speaking, Ma Liang stepped forward, first bowing to all the dignitaries, and then said, "Holy Lord, Holy Empress, and esteemed elders, Ma Liang has a small suggestion!"

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on him, Ma Liang smiled slightly and then said, "The point we are discussing now is that if we want to maintain the Spiritual Qi concentration of the entire Three Continents, there are too many Reverse Spirit Formation that need to be set up."

Even if all our forces were to sell everything they owned, we still might not be able to guarantee the concentration of Spiritual Qi across the entire Three Continents!

So why don't we look at it from a different angle...?

Using the locations of the major powers as origin points, we set up Reverse Spirit Formation to control Spiritual Qi within a specific area. Wouldn't this greatly reduce energy consumption?

As long as we set up the Reverse Spirit Formation in this area, everyone within a certain radius can enter this area and maintain their spiritual Spiritual Qi. In this case, not only will we consume less energy, but we can even charge admission!

The moment Ma Liang uttered the words "charge admission," all the big shots' eyes lit up!

The moment Ma Liang uttered the words "collecting tickets," Chu Xinghe's Thunder Shadow flashed!

But they didn't give Chu Xinghe any chance to speak at all, and the many big shots all said, "Ma Liang! Explain in detail!"

"Good heavens! "Ma Liang immediately declared. "If all our major powers were to contribute resources, even with our deep reserves, we'd still be left with nothing after all that!"

All the bigwigs nodded in agreement with Ma Liang's statement, indicating that Ma Liang was absolutely right!

Ma Liang then spoke up, saying, "Although we have no surplus food, we must still stand up for the sake of the entire Three Continents. Our various forces have contributed resources to set up the Reverse Spirit Formation, consuming a large amount of resources to provide protection for the surrounding people. Under these circumstances, isn't it reasonable for us to charge a small entrance fee?"

Many industry leaders nodded in agreement, indicating that this was entirely reasonable!

Our resources alone, or even just a few, can't withstand the drain on the Reverse Spirit Formation. But if every cultivator from the Three Continents contributed a small amount of their tickets, wouldn't that greatly alleviate the pressure on us?

As the saying goes, when the Three Continents are in peril, everyone has a responsibility!

I, Ma Liang believe that not only our various forces, but everyone in the world shares our determination to overcome this difficult time!

Good heavens! By the time Ma Liang finished speaking, Cheng Xiaotian and a group of big shots had already stood up and applauded for Ma Liang!

At this moment, Cheng Xiaotian said, "I used to hate Ma Liang, but now I understand Ma Liang, and I can even become Ma Liang in the Future!"

Cheng Xiaotian said that when it comes to charging admission fees... no... to getting through this together, we still need Ma Liang!

What the hell? You're saying that when Ma Liang used to charge us admission, I, Cheng Xiaotian, swore the most?

Nonsense!

The reason I, Cheng Xiaotian, used vulgar language before was because my Cheng Xiaotian of the world wasn't deep enough. I used to think Ma Liang wanted to charge admission fees, but now I realize that Ma Liang didn't want to charge admission fees at all; he simply wanted everyone to share weal and woe!

Why are you charging an entrance fee? Are we charging an entrance fee here?

We're getting through this together!

Therefore, Cheng Xiaotian said that Ma Liang is perfectly fine! This is a calamity for everyone in the Three Continents, so isn't it perfectly fine for everyone to overcome this difficulty together?

Xing Yushen responded that City Lord Cheng was absolutely right, Ma Liang still needs to keep practicing!

Look at this, what do you mean by charging admission fees? You're making it sound like all the major powers want to take resources from others!

Our various factions have absolutely no such intentions!

Listen to City Lord Cheng's words: Let's get through this together!

Charging admission fees is nothing compared to getting through this together; you'd better think Ma Liang still needs more practice!

In response Ma Liang said, "What you all say is right. I, Ma Liang, have always thought I was shameless enough, but I Ma Liang still too weak. When it comes to shamelessness, I, Ma Liang, really need to keep practicing!"

Good heavens! Right now, all the bigwigs present have already started figuring out how to get the Three Continents together to overcome this crisis!

Because the big shots believed that what Ma Liang said was completely correct!

If only major powers like us intervene during this calamity affecting the Three Continents, how can we demonstrate our spirit of sharing Three Continents and woe?

Why should we reject the idea of other cultivators from the Three Continents, or even an ordinary person, wanting to overcome difficulties with us?

When the Three Continents are in peril, everyone has a responsibility!

We will join hands and weather the storm together! There is no difficulty we cannot overcome!

Hearing so many bigwigs change their stance from charging admission fees to joining hands and weathering the storm together, Chu Xinghe burst into tears!

What the hell? Why don't I, Chu Xinghe, stand up and object now?

What's the point of me objecting now?

Have you all forgotten about the first Spirit Beast Tournament?

We were the last to be drawn and got a bye, we were the first to be drawn and got a bye, and we were drawn in the middle and still got a bye!

When everyone is convinced of something, do you think you can change it by stepping out from the crowd?

When everyone believes something is feasible, what good does it do if you step in and get criticized?

Right now, Chu Xinghe just wants to ask Ma Liang, is your lightning resistance high enough?

My Thunder Shadow, Senior Brother Xinghe, really can't hold back anymore...

The Thunder Shadow has now unlocked the lock-on cheat!

It's locked up for you, Ma Liang!

What the hell is this about getting through this together? Fine, charge an entrance fee if you want...

City Lord Cheng, isn't it a bit too much of you to elevate charging admission fees to the level of sharing weal and woe without a second thought?

With this dissipation of the Spiritual Qi of the Three Continents, I, Chu Xinghe, am prepared to suffer a huge loss...

But damn, wasn't Ma Liang's knife coming way too fast?

According to the usual procedure, shouldn't Ma Liang sharpen his knife at home before making a move?

Couldn't you at least give me some preparation time?

Things haven't even been finalized yet, and you, Ma Liang, are already drawing your sword and stabbing someone? Isn't that a bit too far-fetched?