After a while, Ning Liu's stiff body slowly relaxed.
He looked down at the mess on the ground and let out a long sigh.
Tang Xiao.
Haotian Sect, Tang Xiao.
It was both a surprise and a shock.
What is the system trying to do?
I'm not ready to completely disrupt the entire continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure) yet.
However, since things have come to this point, there's nothing we can do.
"System, withdraw funds."
Ning Liu said to the system.
[Command confirmed.]
[Character 'Tang Xiao' is being teleported...]
There was no earth-shattering light; the air in front of Ning Liu only distorted for a moment.
The next moment, a tall and imposing figure appeared out of thin air in the center of the room.
The newcomer was dressed in a simple gray robe, with an extremely robust build, a head of black hair that was unruly draped over his shoulders, and a resolute face that exuded an imposing aura.
The moment he appeared, an invisible, heavy aura, as imposing as a mountain, instantly filled the entire room.
This is the Howling Sky Douluo, Tang Xiao.
At this moment, however, the face of the Haotian Sect Master was filled with confusion and wariness.
His eyes swept over the lavish furnishings around him, finally settling on Ning Liu, who was sitting comfortably in a chair.
Who are you?
Tang Xiao spoke, surprised.
Where is this place?
He remembered clearly that just a moment ago he was in the secret chamber of the Haotian Sect, trying to break through the final bottleneck of level ninety-seven.
How did we end up in this unfamiliar place in the blink of an eye?
and……
He could clearly feel that the soul power within his body was no longer level 97, but... level 98!
This unbelievable change set off alarm bells in his mind.
Ning Liu didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly.
Tang Xiao's brows furrowed even more.
Looking into Ning Liu's calm eyes, he felt a strange sense of irritation rising within him.
Who is this boy?
Why are you looking at me like that?
Just as he was about to question him again, a sense of disorientation suddenly rushed into his mind.
Tang Xiao's body swayed slightly, and the wariness and sharpness in his eyes faded quickly, like sand being washed away by the tide.
Instead, there was only bewilderment.
Immediately afterwards, that confusion transformed into a kind of enlightenment.
An absolute trust and reverence, originating from the depths of his soul, filled his mind without warning.
The young man before me... is my lord.
They are the only hope to save the Haotian Sect from this dire situation!
This idea was so natural, as if it were an innate understanding he had been born with.
"thump!"
Under Ning Liu's slightly astonished gaze, the sect leader of Haotian Sect suddenly collapsed to his knees and knelt down.
"Tang Xiao greets His Majesty!"
"Please, my lord... save the Haotian Sect!"
Ning Liu looked at Tang Xiao kneeling in front of him, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
really!
As expected!
Last time, the system assigned him the title of "enemy, not friend" of the Xuan Shui Sect.
This time, Tang Xiao was once again portrayed as a loyal subordinate.
And you start your day by saying this?
The system must mean that it wants me to get involved in the Haotian Sect, right?
"Get up."
Ning Liu raised his hand slightly, his tone indifferent.
"There is no need for such a grand gesture in my presence."
"Thank you, my lord!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao slowly stood up, but still kept his body bowed.
Ning Liu leaned back in his chair and said calmly.
"From now on, when we're outside, don't call me 'Master,' just call me Sect Leader Ning."
"You are still the sect master of the Haotian Sect, the Howling Sky Douluo, Tang Xiao."
"Yes, Master... Sect Master Ning."
Tang Xiao immediately changed his tune, his respectful demeanor remaining unchanged.
Ning Liu nodded.
"Now, you can speak properly."
"What exactly happened to the Haotian Sect?"
“It is worth it for you, the sect leader, to perform such a grand ceremony and ask an outsider like me to save you.”
Upon hearing this question, Tang Xiao's resolute face instantly contorted with endless pain and struggle.
"Sect Master Ning..."
He opened his mouth, his voice hoarse.
"The Haotian Sect... is about to be finished."
"With the Spirit Hall eyeing us covetously from the outside, and the sect having been sealed off for many years, most of its cultivation resources have been exhausted."
That's secondary.
A deep sorrow appeared in Tang Xiao's eyes.
"What truly corrupts a sect is internal strife!"
"Because of what happened to my younger brother Tang Hao back then, the sect was forced to go into seclusion, and the future of countless disciples was cut off. The seven elders held a grudge about this and were filled with resentment!"
"They placed all their hatred on my brother and me. Within the sect, factions were everywhere, and everyone was disloyal!"
Ning Liu listened quietly without interrupting.
Having read the novel "Douluo Continent," he naturally knew something about the situation of the Clear Sky Sect.
But the heavy sense of oppression felt when spoken by Tang Xiao, one of the parties involved, was completely different.
Tang Xiao became more and more excited as he spoke, his fists clenched tightly.
"They forgot!"
"They've forgotten the very foundation upon which my Haotian Sect was founded!"
"What makes it the number one weapon spirit in the world?"
"It's based on that indomitable, unyielding spirit! It's based on the principles of chivalry, helping the weak and punishing the strong!"
"But what about now?"
At this point, Tang Xiao's voice was filled with intense resentment.
"The Haotian Sect now only contains hatred!"
"Hate for the Spirit Hall, hatred for my brother, hatred for me!"
"They only think about hiding in the mountains, waiting for the day they can go out and take revenge, but they have long lost the brilliance that the Clear Sky Hammer should have!"
"It can be said that since I took over as sect leader..."
"That glory and justice that belonged to Haotian is about to be completely buried by the dust of hatred!"
He suddenly raised his head, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Ning Liu.
"Sect Master Ning, the Haotian Sect is now nothing more than an empty shell!"
"It has...lost its soul!"
"I, Tang Xiao, am incompetent and unable to revive the sect. I can only watch it descend into the abyss step by step."
"Please, please save the Haotian Sect!"
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