Tang Xiao's gaze sharpened slightly, then he slowly nodded. " Sect Master Ning, your determination and courage are deeply admired by us. We, the Clear Sky Sect, gladly accept your request. From this day forward, you are an ally of our Clear Sky Sect, a part of our Clear Sky Sect."
As soon as he finished speaking, a round of enthusiastic applause rang out from the mountains. Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, then walked to Tang Xiao's side and bowed deeply.
"I believe that as long as we are united, we will definitely be able to defeat the Spirit Hall. Everyone, please start packing your bags. We will officially announce the return of the Clear Sky Sect to the Soul Master World on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month."
"I believe that as long as we unite as one, we will definitely be able to defeat the Spirit Hall. Everyone, please begin packing your belongings. We will officially announce the Clear Sky Sect's return to the Soul Master World on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month."
"Good!"
After the applause subsided, everyone dispersed to make their own preparations. Ning Fengzhi and Tang Xiao, however, remained on the mountaintop, quietly waiting for someone to arrive.
Before long, a figure slowly appeared in the mountains. Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly and went to greet him.
" Xiao San, you're here."
The newcomer was Tang San. He nodded and sat down beside Ning Fengzhi. " Uncle Ning, I was deeply moved by your speech. I believe that as long as we unite, there is hope for victory in our struggle against the Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Xiao San, we need your help. Only you can defeat Jun Yi."
Tang San smiled slightly, " Uncle Ning, don't worry, I have already undergone the legendary God Trial. Next, I will follow the guidance of the gods to the land of divine inheritance. When I return, I will surely be able to kill Jun Yi!"
"Divine guidance?" Ning Fengzhi and Tang Xiao looked at Tang San with simultaneous doubt. Tang San nodded mysteriously, "Yes, divine guidance. I will go to the land of divine inheritance to undergo divine trials. Only by passing the divine trials will I inherit the Godhood and become a new god."
Tang San informed Ning Fengzhi about receiving the news of the Asura God Trial, in order to give Tang Xiao and Ning Fengzhi a boost of confidence and to reassure them that they were not too afraid of the Spirit Hall's strength, as he was the hope of the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School.
Ning Fengzhi smiled and shook his head, not too surprised. "As expected, there's a reason why you were able to advance from Soul Ancestor to Soul Saint in just two years, a full thirty levels. I really didn't expect that gods actually exist. I thought what was written in the ancient books was all false."
"However, since this is a test sent by God, it's no easy task. It's bound to be full of danger and unknowns, Xiao San, you..."
Tang San interrupted Ning Fengzhi, " Uncle Ning, don't worry, I understand the risks. But I have to do it. Only by becoming stronger can we have a better chance of winning. I believe that with God's guidance, I will definitely be able to overcome this difficulty."
Looking at Tang San's resolute eyes, Tang Xiao sighed deeply. "Since you've made up your mind, we won't stop you. But you must be careful. If you encounter any danger, return as soon as possible." Tang San smiled slightly. " Uncle Ning, Uncle, don't worry, I will be careful."
Ning Fengzhi gently patted Tang San's shoulder, " Xiao San, you're a brave child, I believe you can succeed. If there's anything we can help you with, be sure to tell us." Tang San nodded, "Thank you, Uncle Ning, I will."
And so, Tang San embarked on his path of God Trial, heading to the "land of inheritance" of the Asura God, the Slaughter City.
" Sect Master Tang, it's time for us to release the news and tell the world that our Clear Sky Sect has returned." Ning Fengzhi turned to Tang Xiao and said slowly.
" Sect Master Ning, didn't we already discuss with the elders and deacons that we would return on the 18th of the twelfth lunar month? Why did you tell these disciples that it would be the 9th of the twelfth lunar month?" Tang Xiao asked.
"The ninth day is a lie, the eighteenth is the truth. We need to release a false date to confuse the public. After everyone knows it's a fake news, the Clear Sky Sect will then announce its entry into the world in a high-profile manner," Ning Fengzhi replied.
"Why is that?" Tang Xiao asked, puzzled.
"There are two advantages to doing this. First, it can mislead the Spirit Hall, making them believe that the recent news about the Clear Sky Sect's return is just a rumor, thus disrupting their original plans."
"The second benefit is to see if there are any spies from the Spirit Hall within the Clear Sky Sect," Ning Fengzhi said slowly.
"All of us in the Clear Sky Sect are blood relatives; there's no way we could have spies among us," Tang Xiao said.
" Sect Master Tang is too naive. Sometimes, the so-called bloodline has absolutely no credibility," Ning Fengzhi said slowly.
Tang Xiao frowned slightly, wanting to refute, but considering that Ning Fengzhi's actions during this time had all been for the good of the Clear Sky Sect, he said nothing more.
"Our Clear Sky Sect's true return date is set for the 18th of the twelfth lunar month. The news I mentioned about the 9th of the twelfth lunar month is false. These nine days are enough for us to investigate any unusual behavior among the sect's disciples. If there really is a spy trying to pass on a message to the Spirit Hall, they will definitely be unable to hold back after the 9th of the twelfth lunar month, and then they will naturally slip up," Ning Fengzhi a smile.
"I see. Sect Master Ning is indeed very thoughtful. Although I am older, I am not as wise as you," Tang Xiao exclaimed.
"Everyone has their strengths, Sect Master Tang, there's no need to belittle yourself. I do hope there are no spies within the Clear Sky Sect."
Soon, news spread throughout the continent that the Clear Sky Sect would return to the Soul Master World on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, which attracted the attention of many Soul Master.
This news naturally reached the ears of the Spirit Hall.
The Papal Palace.
" Your Pope, according to our spies, the Clear Sky Sect will return to the Soul Master World on the ninth day of the twelfth lunar month."
A man in black knelt before Bibi Dong and spoke slowly.
Bibi Dong gently swayed her purple robe, holding a letter in her hand, a slight, disdainful smile on her face. "The ninth day of the twelfth lunar month? I know."
" Your His Holiness the Pope, what should we do?" the man in black asked.
"What to do? You don't need to do anything, just wait quietly for the Clear Sky Sect to return." Bibi Dong's smile gradually widened.
"Furthermore, if the Clear Sky Sect signs up for this competition among the Seven Great Sects, do not stop them; let them participate," Bibi Dong said coldly. "Yes," the man in black acknowledged and withdrew.
Bibi Dong's gaze gradually turned cold and sharp. " Clear Sky Sect, you really want to be the first to stick your neck out, huh? But do you really think those so-called methods can bring down my Spirit Hall? I'll show you Clear Sky Sect what real methods are."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong put down the letter in her hand, which clearly stated, "The ninth day is false, the eighteenth is true."
Clearly, as Ning Fengzhi said, there are spies from the Spirit Hall within the Clear Sky Sect, and their status is not low...
(End of this chapter)