Chapter 572 The Curtain Falls, Preparations for Departure.
"The Holy Dragon Sect concedes defeat!"
With this cry, the fierce battle gradually subsided. Even Xuan Mo, who was holding the White Armored Earth Dragon above his head, stopped at this moment, tossing the White Armored Holy Dragon away before deactivating his Martial Soul True Body state.
At this moment, cheers from the audience resounded throughout the arena.
With the conclusion of the team battle, the rankings of the seven major sects were re-established. Except for the weakest, the Fire Leopard Sect, which was excluded, the Wind Sword Sect became the bottom of the seven major sects.
The next day.
Based on the scores from the individual battles, the team battles, and the matches between the defeated sects in the team battles, the lower four sects were ranked as follows: Elephant Armor Sect, Dragon Snake Sect, and Wind Sword Sect.
The upper three sects were the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Holy Dragon Sect.
As for the Tang Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, they were tied on points, so further discussion was needed to determine their rankings.
However, just as Bibi Dong raised this point, Tang San, the sect leader of the Tang Sect, suddenly stood up. "The Tang Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan are vying for a place among the top three sects, but the Tang Sect chooses to withdraw."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the assembled sect leaders remained unchanged. Although the Tang Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had the same points, there was still a significant difference in the elite strength of the two sects, after all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan held two prestigious titles.
"In that case, the Seven Great Sects Tournament has come to a successful conclusion!" Bibi Dong stood up, raised her scepter, and proclaimed.
"The new Seven Great Sects are: the top three are the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Holy Dragon Sect, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. The bottom four are the Tang Sect, the Elephant Armor Sect, the Dragon Snake Sect, and the Wind Sword Sect!"
The Seven Great Sects Tournament officially ended. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Elephant Armor Sect were naturally dissatisfied with the result. But now that the outcome was decided, what could they do?
However, the high-ranking members of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, who won the title of "Number One School Under Heaven" in the Seven Great Sects Tournament, were not at ease. On the contrary, their mood was heavier than ever.
Shrek Academy, Council Hall.
"Are you really decided?"
Flander, unlike his usual self, looked at the large group of people in front of him with a serious expression. "Teacher, don't worry, we'll only be gone for a few years at most. Just think of it as our farewell after the Soul Master Competition, it's fine."
Sensing the atmosphere, Ma Hongjun stepped forward to comfort them, but these words instantly angered Liu Erlong.
"Shut up! How dare you say that!"
Liu Erlong roared, and Ma Hongjun, seeing Liu Erlong's red eyes, knew that his words must have touched a nerve, so he retreated dejectedly.
"Erlong, calm down."
Grandmaster spoke up from the side, "You already knew about the children's decision. If it weren't for the Seven Great Sects Tournament, they might have already set off."
However, this time, Liu Erlong didn't listen to Grandmaster.
"Xiaogang, I can't calm down this time!" Liu Erlong's eyes were red as she stared intently at them. Tang San and Dai Mubai were alright, but Ma Hongjun, Oscar, Xuanmo, and Mulin couldn't bear it and lowered their heads.
"Look at them. Over the past five years, they've traveled to the Sun and Moon Continent, narrowly escaping death several times. Mu Lin, for example, lost an arm and had his mind corrupted by an evil soul master. And now they've returned, only to go out again, perhaps in even greater danger than before. Xiao San and the others went to Devil's Island, while Xiao Mo and Mu Lin are going to the Sun and Moon Continent alone. How can I be at ease?"
"But this is a necessary path for their growth. Because we are powerless, everyone has to make this painful decision."
Although the Grandmaster was reluctant, his tone was resolute. He then turned to look at Ning Fengzhi, who had been silent for a long time.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi sat in his seat, his left elbow resting on the left armrest of the chair, his right hand constantly fiddling with the teacup in his hand, his head lowered and his eyes slowly turning, as if deep in thought.
Only when everyone's gaze turned to him did he come back to his senses.
"Fire Dragon Douluo, our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School has reached a consensus on our daughter and son-in-law's voyage. We'll let them go and explore on their own. We went through the same thing back then, only the children's path is uncharted territory."
Ning Fengzhi looked at Xuan Mo and Ning Rongrong.
"However, I didn't expect them to leave without a moment's rest. The Seven Great Sects Tournament has just ended, and we've become the number one sect in the world. It's the perfect time for our sect to develop… But this is fine too. Once Rongrong is out here, I won't be able to monitor her anymore. She should give me a surprise when she returns."
When Ning Fengzhi said this, the two Title Douluos, Sword Bone and Sword Bone, standing behind him, nodded in agreement.
Although they loved Rongrong dearly, once a decision was made, they would not compromise. And they were also looking forward to the surprise Ning Fengzhi mentioned.
"This…"
At this moment, Flander spoke again, "Erlong, the children have made up their minds, so let them be." When Flander said this, Zhao Wuji stood beside him, and although he didn't speak, his meaning was self-evident.
"Sigh…" Hearing Flander's words, Liu Erlong couldn't help but sigh. How could she not know the reluctance in the hearts of the master and Flander, and how could she not know the situation they were talking about?
Looking at the people in front of her, Liu Erlong swallowed back all the words she was about to say, leaving only one sentence:
"Be careful."
Then, she turned and left the council hall without looking back.
"It seems that Teacher Erlong may seem violent on the outside, but she is quite gentle on the inside." Ma Hongjun looked at Liu Erlong's departing figure and murmured with a hint of understanding.
But soon, he realized that something was wrong.
"Hey! You jerk, what's with that expression?!"
Oscar looked at him with amusement, then nudged him a few times with his elbow. "Fatty, you've only just realized that? Only you would dare say that."
"Huh?"
Just as Ma Hongjun was wondering, Xiao Wu suddenly jumped out. "You fatso, how dare you say my mom is violent! I'm going to tell her to give you a good beating before we leave!"
Instantly, Ma Hongjun's face darkened. "Xiao Wu, you can't just say whatever you want."
"Then dare you say you didn't say my mom is violent?"
"Well… but I said she was gentle later."
"I don't care, I only heard the first half."
Ma Hongjun's banter immediately dispelled the tense atmosphere in the meeting hall.
(End of Chapter)