Celestial Phenomenon
Qian Renxue raised her hand, and the commotion below immediately subsided.
She slowly glanced at Fu Shiyan and her group, Ning Fengzhi and his group from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as well as the leaders of several other sects, before finally withdrawing her gaze and speaking slowly:
"As for the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which were originally among the Upper Three Sects, they will retain their positions Upper Three Sects."
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the audience again, her voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority:
"If anyone has a different opinion, please feel free to speak up."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a deep voice suddenly rang out from the crowd:
"Our Elephant Armored Sect and Holy Dragon Sect believe that since the Clear Sky Sect has chosen to withdraw from the world, it is no longer suitable to serve as one of the Upper Three Sects!"
Everyone turned their heads at the sound of the voice and looked at the person who had spoken.
The man's physique was unusually strange, making him stand out from the crowd.
He was a full two and a half meters tall, with dark skin and bulging muscles, standing there like an iron tower. He was none other than the current sect leader of the Elephant Armored Sect, Tianxiang Huyan Zhen.
Huyan Zhen bowed slightly to Qian Renxue, Fu Shiyan, Ning Fengzhi, and the others seated above, then turned to face the crowd and continued:
"We are completely convinced that Beichen Heavenly Palace has been appointed Upper Three Sects."
"After all, which sect present hasn't witnessed the domineering nature of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?!"
"And the Beichen Academy established by Tianqing Douluo really helped us vent our anger!"
"Therefore, I wholeheartedly accept the position of the Beichen Academy among the Upper Three Sects!"
He turned to look at Ning Fengzhi and continued, "And everyone knows that Sect Master Ning is a very kind and amiable person."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School never bullies the weak, so we have no objection to its continued status as one of the top three sects!"
At this point, his voice suddenly rose:
"But since the Clear Sky Sect has chosen to withdraw from the world, it should withdraw from the ranks of the Upper Three Sects and leave the opportunity to more sects!"
He faced Qian Renxue, Fu Shiyan, Ning Fengzhi, and the others, bowed, and said sincerely:
"Therefore, I urge Your His Holiness the Pope, Your Majesty His Excellency Tianqing Sect Master Ning to reconsider!"
"The Clear Sky Sect is truly unsuitable to hold a place among the Upper Three Sects!"
Ning Fengzhi, Qian Renxue, and Fu Shiyan exchanged a glance.
After a moment, Ning Fengzhi spoke first, asking in a calm tone:
"Then, Sect Master Huyan, which sect do you think is more suitable to become one of the new Upper Three Sects?"
Without hesitation, Huyan Zhen replied, "In my opinion, besides my Elephant Armored Sect, the Holy Dragon Sect is the only one suitable to become one of the Upper Three Sects!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded with a half-smile.
He knew in his heart that Huyan Zhen's move was less about benefiting the Material Armor Sect and the Holy Dragon Sect, and more about the Spirit Hall's intention.
The Elephant Armored Sect and the Holy Dragon Sect have always had a close relationship with the Spirit Hall, practically inseparable.
It goes without saying who is behind Huyan Zhen's remarks today.
Personally, he did not want the Elephant Armored Sect to be able to join the ranks of the new Upper Three Sects.
After all Upper Three Sects have always been closely connected, and replacing them with the Beichen Heavenly Palace would coincide with his plans.
Of all the sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has the closest relationship with the Beichen Academy. Rongrong has also successfully become a disciple of the Tianqing Douluo Sect and joined the Beichen Academy's Sequence Class.
The Beichen Heavenly Palace itself originated from the Beichen Academy, so for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, this matter is more beneficial than harmful.
Although the Clear Sky Sect has secluded itself from the world, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still has ways to contact them.
In the event of unforeseen circumstances, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can still join forces with the Clear Sky Sect once again.
The Elephant Armored Sect and the Holy Dragon Sect have always been in cahoots with the Spirit Hall.
Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"What Sect Leader Huyan said makes some sense."
"However, the Clear Sky Sect was once the head of the Upper Three Sects. Rashly removing it from the list might cause unnecessary controversy."
He paused, then continued, "In my opinion, it would be better to set this matter aside for now."
"We will wait for the Clear Sky Sect to send someone to discuss this further before making a decision."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly. "Sect Master Ning is absolutely right."
"Although the Clear Sky Sect has withdrawn from the world, it has never officially announced its withdrawal from the Upper Three Sects."
"This matter should indeed be discussed after the representative of the Clear Sky Sect arrives."
Huyan Zhen's expression changed slightly, and he wanted to say something, but Qian Renxue stopped him with a look.
"This matter will be put on hold for now."
Qian Renxue's voice rang out, signifying that the ceremony was about to come to a close.
"We will discuss this further once the representative of the Clear Sky Sect arrives."
Huyan Zhen gritted his teeth, but ultimately said nothing more.
The ceremony continued, and other sects stepped forward to offer their congratulations in turn, gradually restoring calm to the atmosphere.
But everyone knows that the Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years and would never send anyone to participate in the ceremony held by the Spirit Hall.
This "temporary postponement" is nothing more than a polite excuse.
The Elephant Armored Sect has essentially secured its place among the Upper Three Sects.
After the ceremony, everyone dispersed.
Fu Shiyan led the group out of the Pope Palace and was about to leave when a voice came from behind:
"Dean Fu, please wait a moment."
Fu Shiyan turned her head to look.
Qian Renxue stood at the palace entrance, her golden divine robes gleaming in the sunlight.
Her expression was calm, revealing nothing.
Fu Shiyan stopped and looked at her with a puzzled expression.
Qian Renxue strode forward and stopped a few steps away from him.
She looked at him, remained silent for a moment, and then whispered:
"Dean Fu, congratulations."
Fu Shiyan nodded slightly and replied calmly:
"Thank you, Your His Holiness the Pope."
Qian Renxue opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end she just nodded, turned around and walked back into the hall.
Fu Shiyan watched her retreating figure, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes, before turning around and leading the group away.
Two months later.
Spirit City, Pope Palace.
A message exploded like a thunderclap in the Soul Master World — Tuoba Xi, the Sect Master of the Holy Dragon Sect, has officially broken through to the Titled Douluo!
Level 91.
Title: Holy Dragon.
The news came so suddenly that it caught everyone off guard.
The entire Elephant Armored Sect, from Huyan Zhen to every ordinary disciple, fell silent.
Originally, the Elephant Armored Sect had already prepared to take over the position of the Upper Three Sects, and had even drawn up the menu for the victory celebration banquet. However, Tuoba Xi's breakthrough directly raised the overall strength of the Holy Dragon Sect to a new level.
Titled Douluo.
That is one of the important criteria for judging whether a sect is qualified to be among the Upper Three Sects.
Although the Elephant Armored Sect is powerful, it lacks Titled Douluo to oversee it. The Holy Dragon Sect, on the other hand, does have one.
Qian Renxue once again summoned representatives from various sects to a meeting in the Pope Palace.
She sat regally on her throne, her gaze sweeping over the crowd below, and slowly began to speak:
"Tuoba Xi, the sect leader of the Holy Dragon Sect, recently broke through to the Titled Douluo. The strength of the Holy Dragon Sect has been unprecedentedly enhanced."