He said no more, but all three understood what he meant.
Once Spirit Hall truly connected its upper and lower ranks, with Titled Douluo holding the line at the top and vast numbers of commoner Soul Masters supporting its middle and lower ranks.
Only then would Spirit Hall become a true behemoth capable of shaking the continent's balance of power.
Gu Rong rubbed his chin. "In that case, wouldn't a marriage alliance with Su Yu mean establishing a connection ahead of time?"
Ning Fengzhi lifted the cold tea from the table and drained it in one gulp. The icy liquid slid down his throat, but could not suppress the gravity in his eyes. "Bibi Dong is currently focused on winning over low-level Soul Masters and consolidating her foundations. She won't readily move against established sects like ours, lest she intensify the conflict and disrupt her plans."
"But this is only temporary. Once her wings are fully grown, her ambitions certainly won't stop there."
He looked at Chen Xin and Gu Rong, his tone growing heavier and slower. "Betrothing Rongrong to Su Yu might not bring any immediate benefits at present. It might even arouse suspicion among some factions."
"But in the long run, we're paving a path of retreat for the sect."
"Su Yu's talent speaks for itself. Given time, he will certainly grow into a figure of considerable influence in Spirit Hall."
"When that time comes, even if Bibi Dong has designs on us, she'll have to take Su Yu into account!"
Gu Rong stroked his beard thoughtfully. "You mean to give the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect an extra safeguard through this marriage connection?"
"Exactly." Ning Fengzhi nodded.
Chen Xin fell silent for a moment, then slowly said, "That may be so, but Su Yu is Bibi Dong's