Chapter 29: The New Upper Three Sects, The Shrek Seven Devils Are No More
"I have it, I have it."
"My token was given to me by your Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong."
"I am an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall."
Upon seeing his second uncle, Yu Xiaogang was a bit worried that he wouldn't care about him.
Especially since his uncle's repeated remarks were full of helplessness and displeasure, he probably wanted to slap him to death.
Now, hearing the mention of Spirit Hall, he couldn't help but speak up.
At this moment, he didn't care if he had a grudge with Spirit Hall, nor if he would owe anyone a favor.
He definitely had to survive first.
"I need to confirm the token is real..."
Listening to his words, Devil Bear Douluo's last shred of hope vanished.
If the other party dared to say such a thing at this moment and actually had a token, then it was most likely real.
Otherwise, once they were in their hands, there would only be death.
He could only complain now, why did their Supreme Pontiff give Elder tokens to just anyone?
What honor did the other party have?
In the end, Devil Bear Douluo had no choice but to admit it.
The other party was indeed an Honorary Elder of their Spirit Hall.
At least the Elder token was real.
"It seems this Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang has many identities."
"His background is truly formidable; he's the son of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's Sect Master, an Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall, and the teacher of Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao's son. He's connected to all three major forces on the continent—what a figure."
Before Devil Bear Douluo could say much, Lan Tian spoke with a profound meaning.
As if the other party alone could connect everyone.
"Blue Silver King, please don't joke. Everyone on the continent knows our Spirit Hall's relationship with Tang Hao."
"Even if we were to act against a 100,000-Year Soul Beast, it would be impossible to ally with Tang Hao."
Sensing the ill intent in Lan Tian's words, Devil Bear Douluo immediately raised his head to retort.
His main purpose in coming to Blue Silver City was for intelligence, so he had been quite low-key.
But on this matter, he could not tolerate it.
If he had known there was a 100,000-Year Soul Beast here, they would have just let Spirit Hall act on its own. How could they possibly contact Tang Hao?
"That, Blue Silver King, please don't make such jokes. Our relationship with Tang Hao is also just ordinary."
"This might just be a coincidence."
Yu Luomian added from the side.
If it were anyone else, he wouldn't need to speak.
But unfortunately, his little nephew was really good at causing trouble.
Although he disliked Yu Xiaogang, this matter couldn't be ignored just because he disliked him.
In fact, upon hearing the other party claim the title of Honorary Elder of Spirit Hall, he even thought that Spirit Hall absolutely couldn't be allowed to save him.
Otherwise, it was uncertain who would owe the favor.
"Old Master Lan, things have already happened."
"Why don't we discuss how you can trust me?"
Besides Yu Xiaogang and Ning Rongrong, the remaining people either had no connections or belonged to the Star Luo Empire.
Ning Fengzhi also spoke at this moment.
"Blue Silver King, please state any demands you have."
"My people will find a way to bring them back; we won't trouble Devil Bear with it."
Yu Luomian followed closely, already thinking about whether to take Yu Xiaogang back and confine him.
As he spoke, he didn't forget to look at Devil Bear Douluo.
Clearly, he didn't want the other party to intervene.
Devil Bear Douluo didn't react to this.
He looked at Lan Tian, wanting to know his attitude.
Listening to everyone present distancing themselves from the Clear Sky Sect, Lan Tian also spoke.
"Since everyone has said so, I'll be direct."
"Tang Hao's attack on Blue Silver Academy today has made me very displeased. Since you all say you have no relation to Tang Hao, then join me in holding the Clear Sky Sect accountable."
"Of course, there's no need for a fight, but I think the title of the continent's Upper Three Sects should be changed. Some factions that have been cowering in the mountains don't deserve to be called Upper Three Sects."
The title of Upper Three Sects was merely a pretext; the real goal was to sever the Clear Sky Sect's ties with other forces.
Questioning and setting conditions were partly to make Tang Hao take the blame, and partly to divert others' attention.
Who would have thought that the cause of this incident was a Little Rabbit with only rank 30 spirit power? Lan Tian directly stated his conditions.
This proposal naturally focused on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, who were also among the Upper Three Sects.
As for the two great Empires and Spirit Hall, whether they were involved or not didn't matter much.
And for the Lower Four Sects and other forces, even if they had opinions, without Titled Douluo, they probably couldn't even beat a few of his sons.
Listening, no one present had expected Lan Tian's target to be the title of the Upper Three Sects?
Given the strength Blue Silver City had demonstrated, it certainly qualified.
They also felt there was nothing wrong with Lan Tian holding a grudge against the Clear Sky Sect because of Tang Hao.
After all, the Clear Sky Sect publicly stated they had severed ties with Tang Hao and expelled him, but who knew the specifics?
Perhaps in a couple of years, he would be brought back.
Upon hearing this condition, Ning Fengzhi didn't hesitate.
For him, Blue Silver City was now more valuable than the Clear Sky Sect.
"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no objections. This was originally Tang Hao's reckless behavior."
He agreed directly, which was also a way of showing favor to Lan Tian.
"Old Master Lan, even without Tang Hao's incident, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has always been a friend of Blue Silver City and will always support you."
That's what he said, but in reality, if Blue Silver City ever truly faced problems, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would definitely not show mercy when taking action.
Lan Tian simply nodded, not taking it too seriously.
His gaze also turned to Yu Luomian.
"This, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan also agrees."
Considering Blue Silver City's current strength, it had indeed reached the standard of an Upper Three Sect.
The Spirit Douluo that appeared in Blue Silver City today had greatly surprised him.
He hadn't expected the usually low-key Blue Silver City to be hiding so many Spirit Douluo and Spirit Saint.
These were the foundations of a major power; for Blue Silver City, developed for only a few decades, to have over a dozen Spirit Douluo was truly astonishing, and there might even be more hidden.
"In that case, the two of you may take your people."
"As for the others, I will handle them myself."
Having achieved his goal, Lan Tian had no intention of continuing to detain anyone.
However, these words somewhat startled the other members of Shrek.
"Rongrong, Grandmaster Yu."
Only they could be taken away. The still conscious members of Shrek looked at them.
Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but look at his second uncle.
But he was glared back fiercely.
Yu Luomian's expression clearly showed extreme anger.
As if he would hit him if he dared to open his mouth.
Ning Rongrong, however, looked at Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar beside her.
"Father, can we take them too?"
After Ning Fengzhi approached, she hesitated before speaking.
This made Oscar and the others also look at Ning Fengzhi.
Hoping for some opportunity.
Ning Fengzhi hesitated for a moment at his good daughter's plea.
But at least he hesitated.
On the other side, Yu Luomian gave Yu Xiaogang no chance to say anything more.
Perhaps Yu Xiaogang didn't dare to speak; in any case, he was slapped and then carried away.
As if carrying some trash, Yu Luomian was very disgusted.
Watching this scene, Flender, who had originally held some hope, felt his heart sink.
He could only look at the still-hesitant Ning Fengzhi and spoke up.
"School Master Ning, if you can save us, I, Flender, the Four-Eyed Owl, am willing to serve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"Ma Hongjun and Oscar are actually good children, and their innate spirit power is very high."
"As long as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to take them in, they are all willing to serve."
Their current value was only this.
Moreover, from Lan Tian's demeanor, as long as a force was willing to rescue them, he was willing to release them.
"Oscar has innate full spirit power, a food system Spirit Master, and Ma Hongjun has the Phoenix Spirit; he..."
Ning Rongrong hadn't paid attention to Ma Hongjun initially, but after hearing Flender's words, she gestured to her father.
"And Zhu Zhuqing, the Star Luo Empire people might not care about her. She is very talented and hardworking."
In the end, she didn't forget Zhu Zhuqing.
The person she originally wanted to help was Zhu Zhuqing, at most including Oscar.
As for Dai Mubai, she selectively ignored him.
"I will do my best."
Actually, Ning Fengzhi had already made a decision when Flender first spoke.
But to put on a show, he still looked troubled.
He wasn't blind, of course, he could see that these children's talents were good; at such a young age, they were already in their twenties and thirties.
Flender, needless to say, was an immediate fighting force; even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wouldn't ignore a Spirit Saint joining them.
After a greeting, he quickly found Lan Tian.
He traded a large batch of rare ores for Flender, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Zhu Zhuqing.
As for Dai Mubai, no one mentioned him, so he was naturally kept.
He would stay directly with Prince Dai En, and they would discuss later.
As for Tang San and Xiao Wu, no one mentioned them out of tacit understanding, at least not here.
It was as if Shrek Academy didn't even have them.
From then on, Shrek Academy was completely disbanded, and there was no longer any existence of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Ning Fengzhi was actually very satisfied with this outcome.
It was good that Blue Silver City was willing to give face; his efforts were nothing, and it allowed people to remember his contribution.
Now that they had no way out, taking them into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was a good thing.
As for Dai Mubai, he was basically useless to them. After all, a Star Luo Empire prince couldn't possibly join their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, could he?
He wasn't like Zhu Zhuqing, who was just a duke's daughter and a tool for political marriage; he was confident he could keep her.
Counting it all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was still the biggest winner.