Ning Liu's gaze swept over the crowd.

"To reorganize the Haotian Sect, the first step is to get to the root of the problem."

"When you strike, you must be quick, ruthless, and accurate."

Upon hearing this, a hint of struggle flashed across Tang Xiao's brows.

Ning Liu caught this point and continued.

“I know there are some die-hards within the sect who disagree with your current beliefs.”

"Reasoning with these people is useless."

"If you really can't figure it out, send it to my Glazed Sky Auction House."

"Let them make their final contribution to the sect in a different way."

Upon hearing this, the three Soul Douluos from the Xuan Shui Sect trembled and lowered their heads even further.

They were all too familiar with those words.

Ning Fengzhi's eyelids twitched, but he did not refute.

He understood that extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures.

Tang Xiao took a deep breath, and his aura became sharp.

"I see."

"Currently, there are five elders in the sect, all of whom are titled Douluo."

"With me included, we are enough to suppress all dissenting voices!"

"Even if those five elders object, with the assistance of Sect Master Ning Fengzhi, I can suppress them directly!"

Ning Liu shook his head upon hearing this.

"No, we can't just suppress them directly."

He looked at Tang Xiao and said, word by word.

"You must be upright and honest, so that people are convinced!"

"Open and aboveboard?"

Seeing the inquiring look on Tang Xiao's face, Ning Liu explained.

"With the help of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you don't need to worry about anything else."

"There is only one thing you must remember: you are not plotting anything, but announcing the return of a king."

"Therefore, everything must be made public."

"Summon all direct disciples of the Haotian Sect for a clan assembly."

"The decision to reorganize the sect will be made public."

"As for those who are two-faced..."

Ning Liu's lips curled into a smile.

"Sect Leader Tang, I believe your martial spirit hasn't rusted yet, has it?"

Tang Xiao's body jolted violently.

"I'm giving you the secret technique of the Great Sumeru Hammer, not to play around with!"

"Furthermore, Tang Hao will also be present at the clan assembly..."

"It's time for him to hand over the title of Haotian Douluo!"

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao spoke again.

"Sect Leader Ning, now that it has been agreed upon, we should not delay."

"I will set off tomorrow to return to my sect!"

...

Liulitian, the exchange for rare items.

Sunlight streamed through the specially designed crystal dome, casting dappled patterns that adorned the various rare treasures displayed in the trading hall.

Zhu Zhuqing was leading a curious Dugu Yan slowly through the various counters.

"This is one of the regular areas of the Liulitian Auction House."

Zhu Zhuqing spoke up.

"Look over there, at that counter with the Tang Clan logo."

Dugu Yan looked in the direction she pointed and saw that the counter was crowded with people and the business was booming.

"Tang Clan?"

"Yes, this is a new department that the Lord has supported. They are skilled at making all kinds of ingenious hidden weapons, so I will once again serve as their steward!"

Zhu Zhuqing picked up one of the displayed samples; it was a steel needle shaped like a locust.

"For example, this bone-piercing nail is coated with a special poison. Even a powerful offensive Soul Master would suffer a great loss if caught off guard."

Dugu Yan nodded.

She has an innate sensitivity to poison.

After eliminating the hidden danger and obtaining her fourth spirit ring, her poison now poses a certain threat even to spirit kings!

Staying in the Tang Clan with Zhu Zhuqing would be just right!

Just as the two were about to head to the next area, an arrogant voice came from behind them.

"Hey, who's so blind as to block my way?"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's body stiffened slightly, and she turned around.

Dai Mubai!

He was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, followed by several guards with considerable presence, his face displaying undisguised arrogance.

When he saw Zhu Zhuqing's face clearly, he was stunned for a moment, and then burst into a shrill laugh.

"Hahaha! Who do we have here?"

"So it was you, Zhu Zhuqing!"

Dai Mubai walked up to Zhu Zhuqing, looked her up and down, and his eyes were full of contempt.

"What? After leaving me, all you can do is be a servant in a place like this?"

He deliberately raised his voice.

You probably don't know this yet, do you?

"I am now the most favored prince in the Emperor's eyes!"

After saying that, he suddenly unleashed his soul power, and four soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, and purple—suddenly lit up, spreading out a powerful aura.

"Level 44!"

"See that? I'm already a level 44 Soul Master!"

He took another step forward.

"Moreover, I now possess three soul bones!"

"Three pieces! Do you know what that means?"

His expression twisted, with a morbid pleasure in it.

"I have to thank you for all of this!"

"If it weren't for that auction, and you insisting on making a scene with me, how could I have ended up like this..."

"By the way, this time, I'm here as the captain of the Star Luo Royal Academy to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament!"

"Just you wait and see. I'm ready to show you that everything you have is worthless in my eyes!"

After saying that, Dai Mubai stared intently at Zhu Zhuqing, hoping to see shock, regret, and pain on her face.

Why aren't you saying anything?

"Do you regret it?"

"Do you regret leaving me for that ridiculous bit of pride?"

"Kneel down and beg me now, and perhaps I will have mercy on you and let you return to my side as a maid."

Dugu Yan's face had turned ashen.

Although she and Zhu Zhuqing had only spent a few days together, they had already come to understand each other and had a good relationship.

She had also learned some things about Zhu Zhuqing and Dai Mubai's relationship.

Seeing this, she raised her hand, and the poisonous mist of the Azure Phosphorous Serpent King was faintly visible at her fingertips!

However, Zhu Zhuqing's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.

She showed no anger, no sadness, not even the slightest emotional fluctuation.

Those serene eyes simply looked at Dai Mubai calmly, as if they were looking at a clown.

After absorbing the Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle, she not only underwent a transformation in her soul power and body, but also a sublimation of her state of mind.

Zhu Zhuqing spoke.

"Are you done talking?"

Upon hearing this, Dai Mubai was stunned.

The next moment, Zhu Zhuqing didn't even look at him again, and turned to Dugu Yan.

"Let's go, the air here is polluted."

After saying that, she started walking away.

"You, stop right there!"

Dai Mubai finally snapped out of his shock, and an unprecedented sense of humiliation surged up, causing him to completely lose his mind.

He roared, and the White Tiger Blade suddenly shot out, carrying a sharp gust of wind, and slammed towards Zhu Zhuqing!