Resist Spirit Hall? His clan had already tried that after the incident involving Yu Xiaogang over a decade ago. In the end, they had paid a quarter of the clan's resources to settle the matter. Now, with Qian Daoliu personally leading the party, resistance would bring nothing but utter ruin.
He looked at the elders behind him. Seeing interest stirring in many of their eyes, he made his decision.
As Sect Master, however, he still wanted to secure one last shred of dignity for his clan. He also wanted the disciples to witness Spirit Hall's true strength firsthand, so they would accept defeat willingly.
He raised his head and looked firmly at Qian Daoliu.
"I understand your promise, Great Enshrined. But the disciples of our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan have all grown through battle. I have heard that Spirit Hall's younger generation possesses extraordinary talent. I would like to invite our disciples to compete against yours, so mine can witness Spirit Hall's excellence firsthand and be convinced in both heart and mind. Would you grant this request, Great Enshrined?"
At those words, a faint smile curled Qian Daoliu's lips.
Naturally, he understood Yu Yuanzhen's intentions-he wanted both to probe the true strength of Spirit Hall's younger generation and to let his own disciples see the gap for themselves.
That was hardly a bad thing for him. He could use this opportunity to fully display the depth of Spirit Hall's young talent, accelerate the integration of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and Thunder Academy, and spare himself considerable trouble afterward.
"You certainly know how to work the abacus, Sect Master Yu."
Yue Guan's tone carried a hint of teasing.
"But you had better think this through. Our young lady is already a rank fifty-seven Soul King. To reach such