Xiao Chenlong placed heavy emphasis on the word "evil." They were all intelligent people, and they all understood what he meant.
Spirit Hall had the authority to define evil. Whoever he said was evil was evil.
Looking at the ugly expressions on Yu Luomian, Tang Yuehua, and Ning Fengzhi's faces, Xiao Chenlong smiled.
One could not simply wield a stick all the time; sometimes, one also had to offer a carrot.
"Sector Master Ning, Elder Yu Luomian, Miss Tang Yuehua, there's no need for your expressions to be so unpleasant.
Think carefully. What tangible losses would supporting Spirit Hall bring you?
You would merely need to follow a few rules. These rules were not made out of selfish motives, but for the sake of the entire continent and the entire Spirit Master hierarchy.
At most, you would lose a little face.
However, from the perspective of strength, having you accept Spirit Hall's management would not be mistreating you.
Of course, if you want to fight Spirit Hall to the bitter end over that bit of face, I would be happy to oblige.
But let me make this clear first: I will not show mercy to enemies I have identified."
Yu Luomian's attitude softened at this point.
"Your Highness the Saint Son, we understand your good intentions, but this matter is indeed of great importance. I must return and discuss it with the Sect Master before I can give Your Highness a response."
Tang Yuehua followed Yu Luomian's lead and said, "I am but an insignificant woman and can only deliver a message. I hope Your Highness the Saint Son can be accommodating."
"Heh heh, I am not an unreasonable person. Today, I merely wished to make my position clear to you. Later, I will personally visit, or send Spirit Hall's Enshrined to pay you a visit."
Xiao Chenlong wore a smile the entire time, yet Yu Luomian and the others found him exceptionally cold.
Yu Luomian forced out a smile.
"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will await Your Highness the Saint Son's arrival."
"Easy enough. The Spirit Master World has always respected the strong. As long as you have strength, you need not worry about losing your voice.
To strengthen its management of Spirit Masters, Spirit Hall will naturally expand its Law Enforcement Team, and recruitment for the Law Enforcement Team has never been limited to Spirit Hall.
With that said, I believe you all understand. Spirit Hall's goal has never been to provoke a war in the Spirit Master World.
It is to better manage and develop the Spirit Master World. We are all working toward this shared goal!"
Ning Fengzhi chose this moment to flatter Xiao Chenlong.
"Your Highness the Saint Son is righteous and farsighted. Ning admires you."
"Heh heh, Sect Master Ning, you are too kind."
Xiao Chenlong had achieved his goal. All that remained was to wait for the Upper Three Sects' final answer.
Afterward, Xiao Chenlong had Little Monkey deliver a letter to Spirit City.
When Qian Daoliu received the letter, his expression darkened.
During her break, Qian Renxue played with Little Monkey, who happily ate a banana.
"Grandfather, what is it? What has he done this time?"
"Sigh, see for yourself."
The contents of Xiao Chenlong's letter were simple. He wanted Spirit Hall to prepare to annihilate Clear Sky Sect, and if necessary, Qian Daoliu would have to act as well.
"Isn't that a good thing? Although Bibi Dong was the one who killed Father, Clear Sky Sect cannot escape blame either.
Hmph, Clear Sky Sect should have been destroyed long ago. You were simply too softhearted, Grandfather."
Qian Daoliu shook his head.
"It is not that I am softhearted, but because of Tang Chen. Though I have no evidence, I am certain that fellow Tang Chen is still alive.
If Clear Sky Sect is destroyed and Tang Chen goes mad, Spirit Hall will suffer grievous losses as well.
Moreover, before he disappeared, he went searching for a Deity Inheritance. If he succeeds, Spirit Hall will not merely suffer grievous losses—we will face utter destruction."
"What is there to fear? I will soon become the next Angel God through the God Trial. Even if Tang Chen succeeds, we will both be Deities. I do not fear him."
"Heh heh, Xue'er, it is good that you think this way. I am very pleased."
"Besides, Grandfather, I do not believe that fellow has failed to consider what you have thought of. Yet he still decided to annihilate Clear Sky Sect. What does that mean?"
Hearing Qian Renxue's analysis, Qian Daoliu's eyes lit up.
"He knows Tang Chen's whereabouts, and he knows Tang Chen cannot threaten him."
With that thought, Qian Daoliu felt suddenly enlightened.
After Bibi Dong left Spirit Hall, both Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue had become considerably more intelligent.
Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang and Tang San had arrived in Suotuo City and met Flender at his shop.
When Flender first saw Yu Xiaogang, he nearly failed to recognize him.
Yu Xiaogang was now pale and beardless, with an inexplicable, affected femininity about him that made people uncomfortable just looking at him.
"Xiaogang?"
"What, Flender? You cannot even recognize me anymore?"
"It really is you! Hahaha! Why did you come to Suotuo City without telling me in advance?"
"Sigh, do not mention it. I came in a hurry. I have nowhere to go now, so I could only come seek refuge with you.
Oh, let me introduce him. This is my newly accepted disciple, Tang San.
Tang San, this is Flender, my good brother and also the Dean of Shrek Academy."
"Greetings, Dean Flender."
"Oh, Xiaogang, you actually took on a disciple. Wait, why is he called Tang San? Could he be..."
"Ahem, just as you think. His father is the Clear Sky Douluo—Tang Hao."
At that moment, Flender gave Tang San a long look, his gaze extremely complicated.
Although Tang San felt very uncomfortable, he did not show it at all.
"Xiaogang, tell me honestly, what exactly happened? Do not get me dragged into trouble!"
Yu Xiaogang did not hide anything and roughly explained the situation to Flender. After hearing it, Flender was full of disbelief.
"How is that possible? Bibi Dong, the Pope of Spirit Hall! I have never heard anything about a change in Spirit Hall's Pope."
"I do not know about that. From what she said, it sounded like she had already left Spirit Hall.
But that woman has completely gone mad. I do not want to see her at all."
"Um... Xiaogang, what if Bibi Dong comes looking for you? I am only a Seven Ring Soul Sage. I cannot stop her."
"You do not need to worry too much. If she really comes looking for us, I will find a way. Besides..."
Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San, and his meaning was obvious.
"Alright, I understand. In a few days, it will be time for Shrek Academy's admissions. You can both lend a hand then. I hope we can encounter some promising seedlings this year.
Shrek Academy has not recruited any students meeting the monster standard in several years."
"If we recruit suitable students, I will find time to help teach them as well."
Flender nodded as well. He held a mysterious trust in Yu Xiaogang's so-called knowledge.
Over the past few days, Golden Crocodile Douluo had also arrived in Suotuo City, and he heard rumors concerning Shrek Academy.
"Spirit Hall's youngest Elder came from Shrek Academy? What kind of nonsense is that?"
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