"Actually, it's like this, Sect Master Ning, please sit down and don't be frightened by what I'm about to say," Qi Ling said.
Ning Fengzhi initially remained Ning Fengzhi. "As the head of a sect, what storms haven't I weathered in my life? Even when the Spirit Hall declared war, I wasn't intimidated. How could I be intimidated by your words?"
But as Qi Ling revealed her plan, Ning Fengzhi froze, his eyes wide with shock, and the teacup he had been holding fell to the floor.
After Qi Ling finished explaining her plan, she didn't rush Ning Fengzhi but waited for him to come to his senses. After all, he knew that the plan was really too crazy.
It took Ning Fengzhi a long time to recover from his shock. Shaking his head, he said to Qi Ling, " Qi Ling, do you know that doing this is against the natural order?"
Qi Ling nodded and said, "I know, that's why I turned everyone away, leaving only Sect Master Ning and me behind, so that they wouldn't have to bear these sins!"
Ning Fengzhi then realized that Qi Ling had planned everything all along, taking on all the blame herself while protecting her companions.
" Qi Ling, do you know, do you know..." Ning Fengzhi was at a loss for words. "The price you paid was too high! Too high! I'm afraid my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can't repay it!"
"Haha, Sect Master Ning, you don't need to worry about that. Besides, you're here with me, aren't you?" Qi Ling laughed. "And this was my own decision, so you don't need to blame yourself."
Ning Fengzhi then said, "That's natural. As the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it's only natural for me to bear all of this. But even so, this is too much..."
Qi Ling then said solemnly, " Sect Master Ning, I hope you don't forget that the Spirit Hall is now an invader of your homeland. They came here to burn, kill, and plunder, not to engage in friendly exchanges!"
"Even now, you still cling to this womanly compassion? Do you really think that if the Spirit Hall occupies the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they will show you mercy?!"
Ning Fengzhi held his head in his hands and remained silent for a long time. When he finally raised his head again, his eyes were bloodshot.
"What should I do, Qi Ling?" Ning Fengzhi asked in a hoarse voice, as if he had made a major decision in just a short while.
Qi Ling then said, "You know better than I how to do it, but please remember, all of this must be done in secret, and absolutely no one must know about it."
"This sin can be borne by the two of us."
"Of course, you don't need to be too pessimistic!" Qi Ling then said, "Before that, we still need to gather all the forces we can to fight against the Spirit Hall!"
"Perhaps after the Spirit Hall's power is weakened by the Heaven Dou Empire, we can defeat them! In that case, all of this will be unnecessary."
Ning Fengzhi nodded dejectedly and said, "I hope so."
Then, the two came out of the house. Ning Fengzhi looked more worried than before, clearly still thinking about what Qi Ling had said earlier.
" Sect Master Ning, since that's the case, we'll head back for now. We'll return with reinforcements later," Qi Ling said. "Please believe me, we have no reason to lose this battle."
Afterwards, Qi Ling, Tang San, and Ning Rongrong left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. On the way, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask Qi Ling, " Qi Ling, what did you talk to Dad about just now? I feel like he's become even more worried?"
"It's nothing, just some suggestions," Qi Ling said. "Let's hurry back and see if there are any other allies we can try to win over."
"By the way, Xiao San, I remember that the Strength Clan, a single-attribute family, also known as the Tai Tan Clan, should live in this Heaven Dou City, right?" Qi Ling asked Tang San.
"That's right, their clan is indeed one of the forces we can win over. Big brother, I'll go to the Strength Clan later." Tang San immediately understood and said.
"No rush, Xiao San. The Strength Clan swore allegiance to your Clear Sky Sect, or more accurately, to your father, Tang Hao!" Qi Ling said. "And because you are Uncle Hao's son, their allegiance has naturally shifted to you now."
"For this reason, if they knew they would be asked to join Dragon's Glory, they certainly wouldn't want to, especially given the current dangerous situation; their concerns would be even greater."
"Then, brother, what should we do?" Tang San asked, frowning.
"It's very simple, Xiao San," Qi Ling said with a smile, "I want to establish an independent organization in Dragon's Glory, called the Tang Sect! You will be the sect leader!"
"As for the main matters handled by the Tang Sect, they are all related to Hidden Weapon. Moreover, as an independent organization, you hold the highest authority, and all matters are under your control."
"In that case, the Strength Clan should have no objections, since they submitted to you, not Dragon's Glory."
Tang San said in surprise, "But, brother, I have no such plans! The Tang Sect... is ultimately just a dream of mine. My current ideal is simply to work with you to make Dragon's Glory bigger and bigger!"
"Idiot, even if you call yourself Tang Sect, aren't you still Dragon's Glory at heart? It's just a matter of the head office and a subsidiary, understand?" Qi Ling said.
Seeing the bewildered looks on Tang San and Ning Rongrong's faces, Qi Ling knew that these things were too advanced for them, so she could only say, "Anyway, Xiao San, just do what you think is right! I believe in you!"
Finally, Tang San had no choice but to agree, and upon returning, he established the so-called " Tang Sect ".
" The Tang Sect? I do feel a bit nostalgic," Tang San thought to himself. "Being able to bring the Tang Sect back to life in this world doesn't seem like such a bad thing."
"As for Rongrong, I also have a favor to ask of you," Qi Ling said to Ning Rongrong. "After you return later, go back to my fiefdom immediately and notify the First Regiment, the Fourth Regiment, and the Independent Regiment to come over. This battle is best suited for them."
"And then..." Qi Ling added, "Bring the Soul Hunting Squad along too!"
" The Soul Hunting Squad?" Ning Rongrong said in surprise, "But Qi Ling, isn't the Soul Hunting Squad your brainchild? Isn't it too early to have them appear now?"
"At this point, what's the point of talking about timing!" Qi Ling said. "Even if it's not the right time, we must create one!"
"Remember, in this war, we will fight at all costs!"