Even after cultivating to the Title Douluo level, Ning Fengzhi had still not revealed the fact that his martial soul had evolved!
Today was the moment for the Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda to display its divine might!
Next door, Body Sect.
Body Sect was only a few kilometers away from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect. For a Title Douluo, this distance was nothing.
When the sounds of killing erupted from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, Body Sect immediately became aware.
"Acting Sect Master, should we support the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect?"
To be honest, this was a tricky situation.
Both the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect and the Spirit Hall had good relations with Body Sect. There was no enmity between them, and both had even helped Body Sect with its construction and development.
But now, the Spirit Hall was fighting the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect. It didn't make sense to intervene, but it also didn't make sense to stay out of it.
As the acting sect master, Du Bafang had full authority in the absence of the sect master.
But was this something he, as the acting sect master, could handle?
Could he withstand it?
This had little to do with combat strength; it was more about moral pressure.
Having studied the Analects, he knew that neither side had provoked them, and both had shown kindness…
"I'll go ask the sect master. The Seven Treasure Glazed Sect can hold out for a long time…"
Even with the disparity in numbers, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect wouldn't be wiped out in a short time.
It wouldn't take long for him to go to Heaven Dou City and return.
Just then, a group of Body Sect disciples arrived.
"Acting Sect Master, the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's master has always cared for us. When they need help, we should step up."
"That's right. During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Sect Master Ning even sent us mooncakes. I heard they didn't even eat any themselves…"
These young and impulsive disciples didn't consider the consequences or the moral implications.
They didn't even know who the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect's enemy was.
"Go back and prepare for battle. I'll go consult the sect master!"
Without saying more, Du Bafang vanished in a flash.
Hearing this non-negotiable command, the disciples were momentarily stunned and confused.
"The ones attacking the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect are from the Spirit Hall."
An elder spoke up.
The disciples: "..."
If it weren't the Spirit Hall, they would have already set out without waiting.
There would have been no need for these disciples to come and ask.
"The Spirit Hall has also helped us…"
"Now that the world is full of monsters, the Spirit Hall isn't thinking about how to unite and kill them but is instead fighting among themselves. What is Pope Bibi Dong thinking?"
The Body Sect disciples sighed, clenching their fists.
During the battles against these monsters, many of their brothers had been injured. While there were no deaths, they had seen others die because of the monsters.
"Silence!"
"???"
"The Spirit Hall is likely trying to reorganize the sects and forces across the continent to better deal with these monsters."
"Our strength is formidable, and with the sect master overseeing things, combined with our efforts to eliminate these monsters, they haven't come for us."
"Is that really the case?"
"I'm not sure if it's correct, but it's highly likely."
Even though Body Sect was busy clearing monsters across the world, they still heard some rumors.
They were busy, but they weren't deaf or blind.
Reorganizing the continent's forces to prevent being stabbed in the back while dealing with the monsters.
After all, as the oldest and most powerful force on the Douluo Continent, it was reasonable for them to consider things more thoroughly.
"Don't overthink it. Go back and prepare for battle."
"Yes!"
Heaven Dou City, Zhongli Residence.
Even though it was already dark, the Zhongli Residence was brightly lit.
Paimon was already asleep, and in the courtyard, only Zhongli and Xiao were drinking tea.
They didn't speak, only occasionally glancing in a certain direction.
"Sect Master…"
Before Du Bafang could finish, Zhongli waved his hand, signaling him to sit.
"???"
Though confused, Du Bafang stopped talking and sat down as instructed.
"The Spirit Hall's goal this time is to make sects and family forces a thing of the past, to bring about better reforms. That's why they've launched this sect-destroying war."
Sect and family forces have always been "cancers" on the Douluo Continent, whether it's the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, or the Clear Sky Sect.
To achieve reform, these forces must be eliminated or restrained.
But these sects refuse to be restrained!
"Their theory and goals are not wrong. We should also respond to their call."
"???"
Du Bafang was stunned, utterly bewildered.
"Sect Master, are you planning to disband Body Sect?"
His voice trembled, his eyes filled with disbelief.
He had never imagined that the sect would one day be disbanded!
After a moment of silence, Zhongli nodded and then shook his head.
"After today, there will be no more Body Sect on the Douluo Continent, only the Three Thousand Millelith!"
Du Bafang was momentarily stunned, but soon his eyes lit up. Combining Zhongli's earlier words, he understood what Zhongli meant.
Both sides had shown kindness to Body Sect. While Body Sect no longer owed the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect anything, the disciples couldn't get past the moral obligation to help.
Since the Spirit Hall's goal was to eliminate sect and family forces, Body Sect would respond to their call by "destroying" itself, thereby repaying the Spirit Hall's kindness.
The Spirit Hall would never actually destroy Body Sect, they couldn't win…
This way, the Spirit Hall would take over "Body Sect" without bloodshed, allowing them to better implement their reform plans in the future.
Though Du Bafang didn't know why Zhongli supported the reform plan, he knew Zhongli must have his reasons!
Xiao: You stole my line. What am I supposed to say now?
"Then…"
"Go. Try to persuade them. If persuasion fails, then act."
"Yes!"
Without delay, Du Bafang rushed back to Body Sect.
There were still things he needed to explain to the disciples.
The once-thriving Body Sect was now about to vanish for such a reason!
"Gather the three thousand disciples. I have an important announcement!"
Seeing Du Bafang's seriousness, the elders were startled but quickly went to gather the three thousand disciples.
The three thousand disciples, already preparing for battle, were soon assembled.
"Today marks the final glory of Body Sect!"
"???"
"By the order of the sect master, Body Sect will be disbanded after today!"
"Silence! I know you have many questions, but let me finish!"
Before the disciples could react with shock, confusion, or outcry, Du Bafang cut them off and continued, "Starting tomorrow, all of you will become the Three Thousand Millelith, directly under the command of the Geo Archon!"
"???"
The disciples were filled with questions, utterly baffled.
If Body Sect wasn't disbanded, wouldn't they still be the Millelith?
So why disband?
But since it was the sect master's decision, they had no choice but to accept.
It was just a change of name, after all. No big deal.