Ning Fengzhi pointed at his own unfilial son, laughing and scolding:
"Isn't my doing this all because you've already pushed our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to the opposite side of them? How come you're making it sound like I'm not trustworthy?"
"Yes, yes, you were forced to, holding a knife to your neck, taking the benefits without contributing."
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Tang Yuehua, returning to the Moon Pavilion, hurriedly sent someone to relay Ning Fengzhi's alliance conditions back to the Clear Sky Sect, also attaching the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's intention to surrender to the Spirit Hall. Of course, in her opinion, this possibility was unlikely; it was just a means for Ning Fengzhi to negotiate.
When Tang Xiao received his sister's message, nearly five days had already passed. After reading the letter, Tang Xiao frowned deeply and immediately summoned several Elders to his residence to discuss the matter.
Before the people arrived, Tang Lie's rough voice entered the room first.
"Sect Master, is there news about the alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Several Elders entered the room with Tang Lie and took their seats. In their view, this matter was almost certain. Although the saying "the three upper Sects are of the same breath" was just for show, they still believed that Ning Fengzhi would recognize the greater good in the face of the common enemy, the Spirit Hall. However, Tang Xiao's serious expression made their hearts slowly sink to the bottom.
The Second Elder, having some guesses in mind, took the lead in asking:
"What's wrong, Sect Master? Did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect not agree to the alliance? Is Ning Fengzhi's vision so short-sighted?"
Tang Xiao shook his head and directly handed over the letter sent by Tang Yuehua.
"Read it yourselves. He's not short-sighted, but has something in mind."
"Hmm?"
Now all the Elders looked at the letter received by the Second Elder with suspicion. Their Clear Sky Sect was currently dirt poor. What could Ning Fengzhi, the richest man on the continent, possibly be plotting?
When the few people slowly read the contents of the letter, they finally realized what the other party was up to. Tang Lie, with the most fiery temper, immediately slammed the table.
"Outrageous! Does Ning Fengzhi think the Spirit Hall will only attack our Clear Sky Sect? How dare he take advantage of our misfortune like this? Why don't we destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect first?"
The other Elders did not speak, but the expressions on their faces were equally ugly, filled with the implication that the Haotian Secret Skill must not be lost.
"Alas, Ning Fengzhi is right. The Spirit Hall may indeed attack us first. After all, the Clear Sky Hammer is far away on the border, and it would take a long time for the news of our demise to spread. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is close to Heaven Dou City, and if they want to attack them, they have to see if the Heaven Dou royal family agrees. The time to fight a country would be much longer."
The Second Elder sighed, thinking he had guessed Ning Fengzhi's thoughts, and his statement was quickly approved by Tang Xiao.
"That's right. If the Spirit Hall attacks the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Empire too slowly, we might have a chance to take advantage of the situation. Bibi Dong will only attack us first to form an alliance with those two parties."
"This"
After the two men's explanation, the Elders instantly understood where Ning Fengzhi's confidence came from, but knowing was one thing, and they were still quite unhappy in their hearts.
"Hmph, a mere Soul Sage, relying on the Sword and Bone Elders and the support of the Heaven Dou royal family, dares to bully our Clear Sky Sect. I really want to show him some color. Our initiative to propose an alliance is already giving him enough face."
Tang Lie's words caused the atmosphere in the room to become silent for a while. How could they be happy being ridden on by a Soul Sage? But as aggrieved as they were, they still had to facilitate this alliance as much as possible. After all, the pressure from the Spirit Hall was too great for them. It was simply unrealistic to resist the other party with the Clear Sky Sect alone. Even if the Clear Sky Sect's current mountain gate had the geographical advantage of being easy to defend and difficult to attack, the gap in high-end combat power could not be compensated by relying on the terrain.
After a long while, the more stable Second Elder asked Tang Xiao for his opinion.
"Sect Master, what is your opinion?"
After pondering for a moment, Tang Xiao also took the opportunity to express his views.
"Give it, but with conditions."
"Oh?"
"The Ring Detonation technique can be taught to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but firstly, they must not spread it. It is only allowed to circulate among the higher echelons. This point must be made clear when forming the alliance. Otherwise, the Clear Sky Sect has reason to capture those non-core members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect who know the Ring Detonation technique."
"Secondly, if the Spirit Hall really invades, the Heaven Dou Empire cannot stand idly by."
Tang Xiao revealed his thoughts completely. Most of the Elders fell into silent contemplation, while Tang Lie was still somewhat unwilling.
"Sect Master, this is a secret technique that has been passed down from our ancestors. It has never been leaked to outsiders before."
"Giving them the Ring Detonation technique is fine. If the Clear Sky Sect no longer exists, what's the use of guarding the secret technique? Besides, without a strong physique, using this technique is tantamount to courting death."
Tang Xiao's words were immediately agreed upon by the Second Elder.
"The Sect Master is right. Compared to the life and death of the Clear Sky Sect, a mere secret technique is not worth mentioning. Moreover, I don't think those weak Soul Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can use the Ring Detonation technique well. At best, only Sword and Bone can use it."
Since the two most influential people in the Sect had spoken, the Elders, even if unwilling, dared not object any further.
"But Second Brother, will the Heaven Dou Empire be willing to send troops to help us?"
"Why not? Does the Spirit Hall's ambition only extend to gathering all the Sects in the world? Don't be silly. When the time is right, Bibi Dong will definitely send troops to annex the world and become the ruler of this continent. What will the Heaven Dou Empire use to resist her then?"
"I don't believe that Xue Qinghe can't see this point. It's the right way for everyone to stick together and keep warm."
The experienced Second Elder quickly came up with the idea of tying the Heaven Dou Empire to their warship, which coincided with Tang Xiao's wishes.
After the high-level officials reached a consensus, Tang Xiao sent his stepson Tang Long to personally take the Ring Detonation secret technique to the Heaven Dou Empire to ensure that no accidents would occur.
While Tang San was exercising his physique and practicing the Rampaging Wind Hammer Technique day after day, he also keenly noticed the worry on his Big Uncle's face.
"Big Uncle, has news come from Aunt?"
Tang Xiao, who was in a daze by the waterfall in the valley, was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile.
"You can't hide anything from you, Xiao San. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also intends to form an alliance, they have put forward some conditions to us."
"What kind of conditions?"
"The Ring Detonation secret technique! That is, the Clear Sky Secret Skill that your father used to seriously injure the Spirit Hall Pope back then."
Hearing this, Tang San was slightly startled, then frowned. Soon, he understood the stakes involved and understood where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's confidence came from, and a trace of displeasure arose in his heart towards their actions.
"They are too greedy. Such secret techniques are all secrets that are not passed down in the Sect. They are suspected of taking advantage of the situation."
"Alas, how could Big Uncle not know? It's just that with a strong enemy in front of us, we don't have time to care about those things. I only hope that Ning Fengzhi can use the secret technique to persuade the Heaven Dou Empire to also participate in this alliance."
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