A new order?
The Elders' faces were filled with shock; this was no different from pushing Spirit Hall into an unpredictable abyss.
But they did not dare to refute him; Chu Feng was the Hall Master in name, after all.
Moreover, the Elders did not want to follow in someone else's footsteps and end up like Snake Lance.
For this reason, they placed their hope for a compromise on Bibi Dong.
She was the Supreme Pontiff and the person High Priest Qian Daoliu relied on the most; it was impossible for her not to make a just decision.
Bibi Dong was still thinking, but she had already sensed the strange atmosphere within the hall.
She knew that if this move was not played well, the entire game would be lost.
Many of the future plans she had considered had already vanished into thin air, and she now needed a new direction.
However, Qian Renxue was not dawdling in the slightest; she and Chu Feng were on an unwavering united front.
"If Spirit Hall is wary of even a mere Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, then hasn't my undercover work in Heaven Dou for several years been completely meaningless?"
Qian Renxue spoke with an impassioned tone, intending to use her own experience to reason with them.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was originally Spirit Hall's target. Are we to hesitate just because the world is changing? In my opinion, there is no need for concern."
Qian Renxue continued her domineering speech, causing ripples of unease in the hearts of all the Elders.
A few Elders were completely unaware of this underlying implication, as the Supreme Pontiff's plans were kept very secret.
At this moment, Bibi Dong was provoked. Whether it was her jealousy toward Qian Renxue or their differing perspectives, she had to stand up and prove her authority.
"You have that much confidence? Do you know that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has thousands of Spirit Masters? If they are all enhanced by Heavenly Treasures, their combat power would increase by several orders of magnitude. How could Spirit Hall oppose them?"
Bibi Dong was speaking sincerely; making a rash decision would be like pulling chestnuts out of the fire.
"Exactly, exactly. The Hall Master and the Supreme Pontiff are considering the future of Spirit Hall, but we cannot ignore the risks."
"We admire the Hall Master's courage and strategy, but without absolute certainty, we must consider more to ensure total safety."
"Furthermore, we don't understand the situation in Heaven Dou very well; perhaps we should wait until the situation is clear before deciding."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is famous throughout the world. Our Spirit Hall has already suffered heavy losses; I don't think the outlook is optimistic."
...The Elders really knew how to sail with the wind. Where were their own stances?
Even if Bibi Dong didn't mean it that way, they followed their own thoughts.
They were afraid—afraid of the shock those hundreds of thousands of years' Spirit Bones had given them.
As Titled Douluos, they understood all too well how terrifying the transcendent boost in strength from the age of Spirit Bones and spirit rings could be.
"Silence. I think it is normal for everyone to have concerns, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has already provoked us. This matter must be settled."
Bibi Dong brought them back to the main topic, but how could those Elders answer that question?
Chu Feng smiled as he listened to these boring arguments and walked a few steps directly toward the Supreme Pontiff's dais.
Then he turned around to face these timid Elders.
"Since everyone is so reasonable, why don't I give you a suggestion? As the Hall Master, I still have this much capability."
Chu Feng smiled brightly, but his tone was mocking. The Elders could hear it but didn't dare to talk back.
The Elders all nodded in agreement, and Bibi Dong also stood up, wanting to listen.
"You will be responsible for contacting the major Sects and the royal families to invite them to Spirit City for a gathering. Once everyone is at the table, we can just talk it out."
Chu Feng was doing this on purpose; he was starting to set the stage.
"Talk? Can this really ease the current situation?" Devil Bear Douluo expressed his confusion.
"But they wouldn't dare to fight to the death either, would they?" Qian Renxue was also misled by Chu Feng and was considering it seriously.
Chu Feng rubbed his chin and continued calmly, "Next month is Spirit Hall's High-level Soul Master Competition. This is a globally recognized competitive stage for Spirit Masters. Based on this alone, would they not come?"
"Furthermore, although there are conflicts, the situation of the world has changed. This is a perfect opportunity for them to showcase their own strength."
"Holding a meeting with this as a starting point can determine new competition rules and serve as a buffer for negotiations regarding the current situation."
As the Hall Master, Chu Feng was now very familiar with Spirit Hall's basic affairs, and he had found something he could use as a pretext.
Of course, the meeting itself was just a front; Chu Feng's true purpose was far beyond this.
However, the Elders seemed quite satisfied with this, as they couldn't think of a better way themselves.
Bibi Dong also breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed she approved as well.
But she knew in her heart that this was just a temporary measure. How to resolve the destruction of Heaven Dou remained an unknown.
She immediately said, "The Hall Master's method is indeed comprehensive. In this way, Spirit Hall will surely be able to flourish anew."
"We also feel the same as the Supreme Pontiff; this decision is absolutely correct."
"On one hand, it can promote communication between all parties, and on the other, it can settle disputes. It kills two birds with one stone."
Porcupinefish and Devil Bear were really good at playing along.
But Chu Feng motioned for silence, as he still had more to say: "As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, I will take responsibility for it. Since they sent a letter, someone has to reply, right? It should be appropriate for me to go."
Chu Feng revealed a friendly smile, and Bibi Dong suddenly felt an inexplicable chill.
But the Elders didn't think too much about it, because as long as the burden didn't fall on them, they could sleep soundly.
They were more than happy to see Chu Feng take the initiative to bear the responsibility.
"Are you really just going there to deliver a reply?"
Bibi Dong was just asking for appearance's sake; her stance had never been to oppose Chu Feng, but merely to maintain the balance of Spirit Hall.
"But you killed the two of them, Sword and Bone. How will you deal with the hatred?" Qian Renxue was actually worried.
Chu Feng replied, "That depends on Sect Master Ning Fengzhi's attitude. By appealing to his emotions, it's actually quite easy."
As soon as these words were spoken, Bibi Dong understood completely, but she would not show it.
Bibi Dong simply asked, "Who among you is willing to go with the Hall Master?"
The Elders were naturally reluctant, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was, after all, only a support Sect, and its strength had plummeted after losing the protection of the two Douluos, Sword and Bone.
Moreover, since they were going for a discussion, it was a good opportunity to add to one's seniority within Spirit Hall.
When someone had this thought, Devil Bear Douluo and Heavenly Wind Douluo took the lead and set an example.
One was the lowest-ranked Elder, and the other was perhaps the most powerful; they both seemed eager to prove themselves.
Chu Feng naturally had no objection; it didn't matter who went or who didn't.
However, he still did not let Qian Renxue go, because it wasn't necessary; it was a better choice for her to cultivate in the Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land.
As for the other Elders, they were content to handle the preparations for the multilateral talks, which was not easy but not dangerous either.
While everyone was following the plan step by step, who could truly understand Chu Feng's real purpose?
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