Show or Threat

Although Tang Yuehua was not a Spirit Master, she understood the meaning behind the Spirit Master Management Rules. This was an attempt to bring all Spirit Master sects under the management system of Spirit Hall.

For the Spirit Master sects, who were accustomed to freedom, this was absolutely unacceptable. At the very least, she was certain that the Clear Sky Sect would not accept it.

After Yu Luomian finished reading, his expression was one of surprise. He also looked at Ning Fengzhi, who appeared calm and composed, as if nothing had happened.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, I'm afraid our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect cannot accept this.

There are many Spirit Master sects on the continent, as well as many independent Spirit Masters. Why must Spirit Hall take on such a thankless and difficult task, playing the villain?

Isn't maintaining the status quo good enough? We know the strength of Spirit Hall, and naturally, we will give Spirit Hall face."

Yu Luomian's words were tactful, but his attitude was clear.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect would not accept being managed by Spirit Hall.

"Although our Clear Sky Sect is in seclusion, we will not agree to such a matter. The Clear Sky Sect will never become a vassal of Spirit Hall."

After hearing the statements from Yu Luomian and Tang Yuehua, Xiao Chenlong remained expressionless. He simply smiled at Ning Fengzhi while taking a sip of tea.

Yu Luomian and Tang Yuehua also looked at Ning Fengzhi, waiting for his decision.

They thought that if all three Upper Three Sects opposed it, even Spirit Hall would have to consider the consequences.

"Sect Master Ning, have you made your decision? Will the Upper Three Sects stand united, or will you stand in opposition to the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect for the benefit of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?" Ning Fengzhi felt immense pressure, as if he were being roasted over a fire.

Sword Douluo coughed lightly, coming to Ning Fengzhi's rescue.

"Ahem, this matter is of great importance. The Sect Master needs more time to consider."

Xiao Chenlong shook his head.

"There is nothing to consider. To tell you the truth, I am not discussing this with you. Your attitudes are completely unimportant.

Whether you agree or not, Spirit Hall's policy of incorporating and managing all Spirit Masters on the continent will not change.

Your attitude towards this matter will only affect how I deal with your Upper Three Sects."

Hearing Xiao Chenlong's words, Yu Luomian's expression turned grim. He said with feigned ferocity, "Your Highness the Saint Son, aren't you afraid that our Upper Three Sects will unite and fight Spirit Hall to the death?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chenlong couldn't help but laugh, his laughter filled with undisguised mockery.

"Hahahaha, Elder Yu Luomian, it's not that I look down on your Upper Three Sects, but count for yourselves how many Titled Douluo you have among the three.

Tang Yuehua, those elders in the Clear Sky Sect haven't broken through yet, have they? Besides Tang Chen, who has already gone missing, the Clear Sky Sect only has Tang Xiao.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect only has Yu Yuanzhen, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect only has Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo."

"Adding them up, there are four Titled Douluo in total. Elder Yu Luomian, what qualifications do you have to fight Spirit Hall to the death!"

Yu Luomian's face turned from green to white, a truly spectacular sight.

It was strange, but the Upper Three Sects seemed to have a mysterious self-confidence, believing that the gap between them and Spirit Hall was only a small one.

They had never seriously calculated the difference in strength between themselves and Spirit Hall.

That wasn't a small gap at all; it was a difference as vast as heaven and earth.

Xiao Chenlong sighed inwardly, wondering how foolish Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Qian Daoliu must have been in the original plot to mess up Spirit Hall's situation.

Ning Fengzhi spoke up at this moment, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, since you've invited us to discuss matters, you probably don't want to end up in a confrontation.

Things can still be discussed. Let's not make the atmosphere so stiff."

"Heh heh, indeed, it's not good to make the atmosphere too stiff. How about this, I've prepared some entertainment for everyone. Follow me."

With that, Xiao Chenlong walked out of the reception hall, followed by Ning Fengzhi, Yu Luomian, and Tang Yuehua.

Yu Luomian sidled up to Ning Fengzhi and whispered, "Sect Master Ning, what exactly do you mean by this?"

Ning Fengzhi merely sighed and shook his head, saying nothing.

At a training ground in Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Salas had already prepared his men.

"Your Highness the Holy Son!"

"How is it?"

"Everything is ready."

"Good, let's begin."

Including Ning Fengzhi, Yu Luomian, and Tang Yuehua, none of them knew what Xiao Chenlong intended to do.

A squad of Sacred Hall Knights from Spirit Hall stepped forward and demonstrated the modified Hidden Weapons.

Hidden Weapons, due to the need for concealment, were required to be small. However, if concealment was no longer necessary, the Hidden Weapons could be enlarged to achieve greater destructive power.

What the Sacred Hall Knights held in their hands were enlarged versions of Hidden Weapons, with the Zhuge Divine Crossbow being the main force.

The sight of an entire squad of Sacred Hall Knights simultaneously unleashing their Zhuge Divine Crossbows was quite spectacular.

Ning Fengzhi's expression changed the most at this moment. He had been wholeheartedly thinking of equipping the core members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Hidden Weapons.

He never expected that the Sacred Hall Knights of Spirit Hall would beat him to it.

Moreover, the lethality of the Hidden Weapons was greater than anticipated. This squad of Sacred Hall Knights wielding Hidden Weapons could easily slay Spirit Kings, and even threaten Spirit Emperors.

Spirit Hall's high-level combat power had a complete gap, and low-level Spirit Masters couldn't even get past the Hidden Weapons.

Spirit Hall could be said to have completely crushed all other Spirit Master forces in terms of military strength.

Spirit Hall was, after all, different from other Spirit Master organizations. The Sacred Hall Knight level, while not Spirit Masters, were all Elite Soldiers.

If all the Sacred Hall Knights were equipped with Hidden Weapons, the legions of the Two Great Empires would probably have to retreat and avoid them.

Ning Fengzhi finally understood why Emperor Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Empire had such a significant change in his attitude towards Spirit Hall.

When Spirit Hall truly bared its fangs, it was impossible not to be afraid.

However, Ning Fengzhi was completely mistaken about this. The current "Emperor Xue Ye" was not the Emperor Xue Ye he knew at all.

"Your Highness the Saint Son, these are Tang Sect Hidden Weapons, could it be..."

"That's right, the Tang Sect has been completely absorbed by Spirit Hall. These Hidden Weapons have also been improved and are more suitable as weapons for frontal combat, rather than for surprise attacks.

Sect Master Ning, Elder Yu Luomian, Miss Tang Yuehua, what do you think?"

Tang Yuehua's face twitched. This was not some kind of show; it was a naked threat.

"We have experienced the strength of Spirit Hall, but justice is in people's hearts. Spirit Hall's actions are unpopular and will eventually backfire."

"People's hearts? Whose hearts? The hearts of the countless commoners in the world, or the hearts of the many commoner Spirit Masters, or the hearts of you sect Spirit Masters?

Spirit Hall has always represented the interests of the vast majority of Spirit Masters and fought against 'Evil' forces."