Chapter 556 The Battle for Supremacy Begins (Part 1)
Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's Base.
"How do you feel compared to the intelligence we've received?"
Upon arriving at the base, Xuan Mo and Ning Rongrong were summoned by Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong.
Xuan Mo and Ning Rongrong exchanged a glance before stating their assessment. "Judging from the current situation, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has no doubt about becoming the number one sect in the world. However, if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect wants to advance to the second-best sect, they are at a disadvantage in team battles."
"Well said."
Ning Fengzhi put down his teacup, a smile spreading across his face.
"After all, compared to the battle of the strongest, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan suffered heavy losses among its members below the Title Douluo level in that Soul Hunting Operation, leaving them in a state of flux. If they lose in the team battle, their second-place ranking might not be secure."
Having said that, Ning Fengzhi asked again, "Xiao Mo, what do you think of the other sects? Which sect do you think will take the spots of the Lower Four Sects and the other Upper Three Sects?"
In this re-ranking of the seven major sects, regardless of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's losses in the team battle, it's only relative. So, no matter what, their position among the Upper Three Sects is naturally secure. If we include the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, then we have to eliminate two spots from the seven major sects, leaving only one Upper Three Sect and four Lower Four Sects for the various sects to compete for.
If that's the case, excluding the White Tiger Sect which is not participating due to the Star Luo Great Change, there are six sects in total: the other three sects of the Lower Four Sects, plus the Holy Dragon Sect, Dragon Snake Sect, and Tang Sect currently participating. This means that one of the sects is bound to fail.
Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's question, Xuan Mo pondered for a moment before arriving at his answer. "The Tang Sect and the Dragon-Snake Sect both possess combat power comparable to Title Douluo, while the Elephant Armor Sect and the Holy Dragon Sect both have Title Douluo. Therefore, the remaining spot for the Upper Three Sects and the Lower Four Sects will be contested among them. As for the last spot in the Lower Four Sects, Feng Jian and Huo Bao..."
Thinking this, Xuan Mo shook his head. "I don't know them very well; I can only say they're roughly equal."
"Excellent, a very insightful analysis."
Ning Fengzhi and the two Title Douluo beside him, Jian Gu, nodded in satisfaction. Then, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Ning Rongrong, who was happily clinging to Xuan Mo's arm, and chuckled.
"Rongrong, as the future sect leader of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, I just asked you to analyze it, and you couldn't say a single thing. How can I entrust the sect to you with peace of mind?"
"Hehehe…"
Ning Rongrong shrank behind Xuan Mo and playfully stuck out her tongue at Ning Fengzhi, "Dad, actually I know. But since Mo is here to tell me, isn't it better for me to save some effort?"
"Sigh, you..."
Just as Ning Fengzhi sighed with a hint of helplessness, Xuan Mo stopped stroking Ning Rongrong's head and asked, "By the way, father-in-law, what is the current situation regarding the stances of the major sects?"
Hearing Xuan Mo's question, Ning Fengzhi told him everything he knew, "Originally, the Elephant Armor Sect, the Holy Dragon Sect, the Fire Leopard Sect, and the Wind Sword Sect had all sided with the Spirit Hall. If it weren't for Xiao San and the others leading the Tang Sect to participate, the Spirit Hall would have already planned everything. Our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School participating would have been negligible in the Spirit Hall's eyes. After all, the reputation of our two major sects had been damaged by the attack. Moreover, as long as those four sects occupied the positions of the seven major sects, the neutral Dragon Snake School would inevitably side with the Spirit Hall. Once that happened, the Spirit Hall's status would rise again. But now..."
At this point, Ning Fengzhi picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Although Ning Fengzhi didn't continue, Xuan Mo knew what was going on. This time, the Spirit Hall's plans were thwarted once again by the Tang Sect's involvement.
At this moment, a cold glint flashed in Chen Xin's eyes. "Actually, at that point, the Dragon-Snake Sect's allegiance to the Spirit Hall was purely for survival; they didn't necessarily have much goodwill towards the Spirit Hall. However, if they truly become the Spirit Hall's lackeys, I don't think it matters much."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile.
Heavenly Sword Mountain, the Spirit Hall's headquarters.
At this moment, Bibi Dong was meeting with the four sect leaders of Elephant Armor, Holy Dragon, Fire Leopard, and Wind Sword.
"This time, with the re-ranking of the seven major sects, you four sects must retain your positions. Although there's a so-called Tang Sect, it's just a newly established sect founded by Tang San of Shrek Academy, the son of the Clear Sky Douluo, in conjunction with four single-attribute clans during the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition. I hope you four won't disappoint me."
Bibi Dong sat lazily in the main seat, looking at the four below, her expression seemingly indifferent.
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope."
At this moment, the four sect leaders were extremely humble before Bibi Dong.
Then, Bibi Dong turned her gaze to Huyan Xiang and Tuoba Xi, "Tuoba Xi, Huyan Xiang, your sects could take a step further, and one of you could squeeze into the top three sects."
As she spoke, she suddenly put down her previously crossed legs, and her lazy eyes became unusually sharp, an aura pressing down on them.
"We've gone to such great lengths to help you break through to the Title Douluo realm. If even this fails to surpass the Peerless Dragon and Snake couple and secure a spot among the Upper Three Sects, then you both know the consequences."
Amidst the envious gazes of the other two sect leaders, Tuoba Xi and Huyan Xiang quickly bowed and pledged, "Your Holiness, we will not fail you. We will definitely secure a place among the Upper Three Sects."
"Very good."
Bibi Dong instantly suppressed her aura. "Whichever sect of yours secures a position among the Upper Three Sects, I promise to help your sect gain another Title Douluo."
"Thank you, Your Holiness!" ×2
Tuoba Xi and Huyan Xiang were overjoyed and immediately knelt on one knee. Their gazes towards each other were filled with fierce intent.
After all, with the combined strength of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon School, only one position among the Upper Three Sects could be contested by these two sects.
"Alright, you may leave."
Bibi Dong didn't care about Tuoba Xi and Huyan Xiang's thoughts at all; even if they knew, it wouldn't matter to her.
After they withdrew, Bibi Dong rose, emanating an aura of madness and slaughter. A gigantic, purplish-black spider phantom flickered behind her.
"The Three Upper Sects? The Two Great Empires? The Spirit Hall? Hahaha! The world is my chessboard, and you are merely pawns! The Holy Spirit Cult… Hahaha…"
(End of Chapter)