[As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the square instantly froze.]
[Huo Wu couldn't help but cold snort.]
["This Spirit Hall certainly knows how to find excuses!"]
["The destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School clearly has everything to do with Spirit Hall, yet they hypocritically talk about mourning and wanting to hunt down the killers. It's all just a show!"]
["Their ultimate goal is likely to select the new Upper Three Sects, using this opportunity to support factions close to them to take power and further control the Spirit Master's world!"]
[Hearing this, Shui Bing'er also furrowed her brows and said softly.]
["This move is indeed suspicious; the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were just destroyed."]
["Spirit Hall is already impatient to select the new Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects. Why the rush?"]
["Spirit Hall must have some ulterior secret they want to achieve through this Selection Grand Ceremony for the Upper Three and Lower Four Sects, which is why they are so urgent."]
["This Spirit Hall truly has no small ambition!"]
[Ling Zhantian also couldn't help but frown deeply and said in a heavy voice.]
["Not long ago, they tried to use Qian Renxue to disguise herself as Crown Prince Xue Qinghe to usurp the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire, but it was ruined by the Sect Master."]
["Spirit Hall is already a top-tier power on the continent, no less than the two great Empires. Why must they usurp the throne of the Heaven Dou Empire? Could it be that they want to unify the continent?"]
[For a moment, the atmosphere on the scene became even more oppressive.]
[Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan couldn't help but look at Tang Chuan with worried expressions.]
[To this, Tang Chuan's face showed little surprise. He took a deep breath and said coldly.]
["Most likely, that's it!"]
["From Qian Renxue's attempt to usurp the Heaven Dou throne to the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and now this new Selection Grand Ceremony for the Upper Three and Lower Four Sects!"]
["It all follows a clear pattern!"]
["They first acted in the shadows to destroy the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, weakening the power of the Upper Three Sects and eliminating top-tier forces that might hinder them."]
["Now they are holding a so-called selection ceremony under the pretext that 'the vacancy of the Upper Three Sects' positions is detrimental to the stability and development of the Spirit Master's world'."]
["It's nothing more than a way to legitimately support Puppets and bring all the Sect forces of the Spirit Master's world into their control system."]
[After saying that, Tang Chuan seemed to think of something and looked at Bai He, asking.]
["Is there any information regarding the specific rules and timing of the selection ceremony?"]
["Yes, Sect Master!"]
[Bai He nodded and replied.]
["According to current reports, the selection ceremony is set for six months from now in Spirit City."]
["As for the rules, they are the same as before."]
["Participating Sects will agree to send an equal number of experts for matches."]
["Through a point system, the new Upper Three and Lower Four Sects will be chosen based on final rankings."]
["Six months?"]
[At this, Tang Chuan suddenly smiled and said.]
["Six months is quite ample."]
["Currently, the Qingdi Sect already has Grandfather, Uncle Ling, and myself—three Titled Douluo. Everyone should strive to break through and produce a few more Titled Douluo in these six months."]
["When the time comes, at the Selection Grand Ceremony for the Upper Three and Lower Four Sects, we shall display the might of our Qingdi Sect!"]
["Rest assured, Sect Master! We will do our utmost to Cultivate and strive for an early Breakthrough!"]
[Bai He, Niu Gao, Yang Wudi, and the others responded in unison.]
[Huo Xiaotian's eyes were even more bright, his tone firm.]
["Sect Master, I am currently at the Peak of rank eighty-nine. In six months, I am confident I can break through the rank ninety Bottleneck!"]
["I will definitely add another Titled Douluo to our Qingdi Sect before the ceremony begins!"]
[Tang Chuan nodded approvingly.]
["It is good that Elder Huo has such determination."]
["Everyone else must also work hard; as for resources, the Sect will provide full support."]
[After giving these instructions, Tang Chuan did not immediately return to the quiet room in the back mountain for secluded cultivation.]
[Because he planned to focus on cultivation over the next six months, aiming to break through to rank ninety-five.]
[During that time, he might not appear for a long while, so he decided to accompany Dugu Yan to the Heaven Dou Imperial City for a few days of sightseeing as relaxation before his seclusion.]
[However, since he was going, he naturally couldn't take only Dugu Yan.]
[Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Shui Yue'er were all present, so Tang Chuan simply took all the ladies to the Heaven Dou Imperial City and spent the entire day sightseeing.]
[In the evening, they returned to the Qingdi Sect.]
[As usual, Tang Chuan returned to his residence with Dugu Yan, preparing to spend a tender night together.]
[However, after Tang Chuan finished bathing and returned to the room...]
[...he saw that besides Dugu Yan, three more graceful figures were sitting by the bedside—Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong.]
[All four women had changed into light silk gowns, their beauty appearing even more moving under the candlelight.]
[But the atmosphere seemed a bit subtle.]
[Except for Dugu Yan, who was looking at him with burning eyes, the other three women were either lowering their heads or looking away, their cheeks tinged with a faint blush.]
[Tang Chuan's steps halted at the door, somewhat stunned.]
["Yan Yan, Lingling, Zhuqing, Rongrong? What are you all...?"]
[Dugu Yan stood up and walked over to Tang Chuan. Her heroic and bright face was flushed, but she still summoned her courage and said:]
["Xiao Chuan, I... I haven't been able to bear a child for the Tang Clan, and Lingling's belly... hasn't been helpful either."]
["I've thought it over; the Tang Clan cannot be without heirs, and the Qingdi Sect needs more successors."]
["Zhuqing and Rongrong are both good girls, and they are deeply devoted to you."]
["So, I brought them here tonight as well."]
["Xiao Chuan, you... you won't blame me for taking matters into my own hands, will you?"]
[Looking at the light in Dugu Yan's eyes—a mixture of shyness, trepidation, yet incomparable determination—a wave of complex emotions surged in Tang Chuan's heart.]
[There was surprise, and there was also being touched.]
[Tang Chuan understood Dugu Yan's intentions; she was truly thinking for him, for the Tang Clan, and for the future of the Qingdi Sect.]
[At this moment, Ning Rongrong also took a step forward. Her exquisite face was covered in a rosy flush, but she too summoned her courage and said firmly:]
["Sect Master, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was wiped out by Spirit Hall. You were willing to take me in and even promised to help me seek revenge."]
["Rongrong has no way to repay you except by offering myself to you, following the Sect Master for the rest of my life, unwavering until death!"]
[Although Zhu Zhuqing didn't say anything, the affection flowing from her cool, beautiful eyes explained everything.]
[Ye Lingling stood gently to the side, her eyes filled with understanding and tolerance.]
[Looking at the four women before him, Tang Chuan sighed softly in his heart.]
[He was not cold-hearted; having spent so much time with these women, how could he be without feelings?]
[It was just that he had been focused on cultivation and Sect affairs previously, and hadn't carefully considered these matters of the heart.]
[Now that Dugu Yan had brought things into the open, and Ning Rongrong had even spoken directly under the guise of gratitude while actually being in love...]
[...if he were to avoid it any longer, it would instead seem pretentious and heartless.]
[Tang Chuan took a deep breath, his gaze slowly scanning the four women, finally landing on Dugu Yan's face. He reached out and gently took her hand, saying softly:]
["Yan Yan, thank you for your hard work."]
["What virtue or ability do I, Tang Chuan, have to deserve such devoted treatment from all of you?"]
[After saying that, Tang Chuan looked at Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, saying solemnly:]
["Lingling, Zhuqing, Rongrong, I understand your feelings."]
["Since you are willing, I, Tang Chuan, swear here that I will never fail any one of you in this life. You are all my wings."]
["I will definitely help you avenge your grudges!"]
["Your future will also be guarded by me from now on!"]
[That night, the red candles were warm behind the bed curtains, and the air was filled with the essence of spring.]
(End of Chapter)
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