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"Yes, that's exactly what I mean. I'm not saying we should let the Demon Suppression Department develop unchecked, but rather ensure fair competition. If they have the ability, they'll grow; if they don't, they'll be eliminated. It's that simple."

Sun Hui didn't dwell on it and offered his suggestion.

"Amitabha, it should be so," the senior monk agreed.

"Tch!" Yan Lai rolled his eyes at the old monk, thinking he was putting on a good show now. Why didn't he speak up earlier?

"Okay, I understand," Yan Lai said.

The general idea was that they wouldn't completely ignore the Demon Suppression Department's growth, but they also wouldn't hysterically try to suppress it.

If the Demon Suppression Department had the ability, they could be on equal footing; if they didn't, they would be pushed down.

The four grandmasters finally reached a consensus.

However, there wasn't a hint of relief on their faces, because they knew it was easy for them to agree, but convincing the various Daoist friends within their sects would be the most difficult part.

Among the four great powers, excluding the Martial Dao Alliance, the other three were large combined forces.

There were too many internal factions, and a misstep could shake their foundations.

Sometimes, they envied Sun Hui for building the Martial Dao Alliance from scratch. As the founder and developer, his leadership skills were so strong that he didn't fear internal opposition.

But then again, the Martial Dao Alliance originated from Xuan Masters and was still the weakest of the four, also because it was newly developed.

Their own strength was greater than the Martial Dao Alliance because of the combined power, which had its pros and cons.

Meanwhile.

After roughly selecting the forces and rogue cultivators to associate with, Tang Zong's eyes were fixed on the four grandmasters.

"Do you think those old friends of ours are trying to find a way to stop us?"

As soon as he said this, the eyes of several members of the Demon Suppression Department swept over Sun Hui and the others.

"Of course, we're here to challenge their position, so how could they not take it seriously... I just hope it doesn't get too out of hand. After all, we're not here to provoke enemies, but to seek the Dao," Zhao Zheng said.

"It won't. Based on my understanding of Qingyun Mountain, it won't come to that. At least not on Qingyun Mountain. They still value reason and reputation here," Long Shi said confidently.

But it was different outside. Hungry wolves and fierce tigers were what spirit masters called true cultivators.

"I don't know what you guys think, but I actually find it more interesting," Bi Xia said with a confident smile.

He had been invincible and lonely for a very, very long time.

He finally waited for a Xuan Huang, but...

But Xuan Huang quickly caught up to Bi Xia and said, "Hello, big brother."

Bi Xia's heart stirred, wanting to compete and see who was the number one, who was the true pride of heaven?

However, when he looked at Xuan Huang again, Xuan Huang said, "Goodbye, big brother."

He zoomed past, surpassing Bi Xia so far that Bi Xia could only see a shadow in the distance.

Bi Xia was dumbfounded. How could he compete with that?

Damn it, he was a monster! He couldn't compete, he just couldn't.

Then Bi Xia understood that this person was not human, and he shouldn't compare himself to him. It was just asking for trouble and self-torture.

He immediately abandoned the thought of comparison and sincerely asked for advice, which resulted in him getting a chance to change his fate.

Such a person's ability and vision surpassed his own countless times, so there was no need to compete.

Therefore, his restless heart calmed down again.

And now, it was this very moment.

His heart was restless again. He could lead the Demon Suppression Department to rise again, and competing with the four major forces wouldn't be bad either.

"Hehe, I think so too. These are all our old friends. After going around in circles, we're back to square one. It's actually a bit nostalgic," Han Wu said.

One was the challenger, and the other was the challenged.

Their mentalities were completely different, but from a mental perspective, Bi Xia's side had the upper hand.

The competition between the Demon Suppression Department and the four major powers had officially begun.

......

The time had come.

Sun Tong slowly took her seat amidst the cheers of the crowd.

Then she said some polite platitudes, basically saying that they were under the protection of the Xuan Masters.

The crowd shouted, "The Xuan Masters are supreme and great."

The scene passed, and Sun Tong, who already understood that she was a 'mascot,' had taken it in stride.

Weren't they just using her advancement ceremony to create such an occasion?

"I've set up the stage for you all, so start singing."

When she came out, Xia Qing reported something to her, saying, "Red flags are waving and gongs and drums are sounding in Nan City, celebrating Chief Steward Sun of the Merit Hall's entry into the second stage of Tong Xuan, so we're raising the prices of all our goods."

Xia Qing said, holding back a laugh.

Sun Tong was stunned for a moment and asked what it meant.

Xia Qing explained the secret price increase and the open discounts, which made Sun Tong quite angry.

Was this how they were congratulating her on her advancement?

A bunch of bastards.

Oh well! As long as everyone's happy.

"During my seclusion, you all have done well. Protecting all living beings has always been the original intention of the Xuan Masters when they spread the Dharma throughout the world, and we true cultivators have also been advancing along the path pointed out by the Xuan Masters... Now, we welcome new Daoist friends, Minister Bi Xia of the Demon Suppression Department..."

"Regarding the decision of the Demon Suppression Department, while I am deeply gratified, I also admire your magnanimity and vision in willingly taking second place. This is great wisdom and great vision. Please rest assured that since you have chosen the path of true cultivation, I, including the Merit Hall, will treat you all equally and do our best to assist you in your growth."

"I think this is not only my idea, but also the idea of the four great powers. Speaking of which, you are old friends. Since you are old friends, you must learn from each other... I hope you will be of one heart and one mind, both competing and cooperating, and together expand the future of our generation of cultivators..."

They still had to express their gratitude to Bi Xia and the others for coming.

Sun Tong was aware of this.

Even though Bi Xia and the others would soon be under her management, that was soon, not now.

At the same time, weren't you bastards using me as a mascot?

Including the members of the Demon Suppression Department, they also wanted to put on a show on the stage she had built.

You're all not good people, so I'll just help you out a bit.

No need to thank me, I'm a good person, Sun Tong.

After Sun Tong said these words, Bi Xia and the others, as well as the four great powers, were dumbfounded.

Was she, was she directly exposing them?

And in front of so many people.

Was Chief Steward Sun confused?

They looked at Sun Tong in disbelief, only to find that Sun Tong's face was full of smiles, and her previous reluctance had vanished, replaced with indescribable happiness.

Okay, the four grandmasters immediately understood.

Chief Steward Sun was taking revenge because they had used her.

Women, they couldn't afford to offend them.

Especially an unoffendable woman, that was even more dangerous.

"We will naturally cooperate with each other, work hard together, and jointly strengthen the future of true cultivation," Yan Lai said, forcing back his embarrassment.

"That's right, that's also our wish. At the same time, I would also like to thank Chief Steward Sun for the introduction. Everyone, I am Bi Xia of the Demon Suppression Department, but I am also not Bi Xia of the Demon Suppression Department, but a new cultivator. I hope everyone..."

Taking this opportunity, they declared their arrival.

"Hiss!" The entire hall seemed to cool down a lot.

Too many people gasped at the same time, after all, this news was too sensational.

We came at the right time, we came at the right time, sure enough, this ceremony was not simple, I didn't expect such a big thing to happen right from the start.

Good heavens, he said it directly, Grand Manager Sun Tong is mighty.

"Good, all good, I hope you can encourage each other in the future and make progress together."

Sun Tong said with a smile.

However, after saying this, neither the representatives of the Four Great Colors nor Bi Xia, representing the Town Evil Department, continued to speak.

The two of them weren't stupid, knowing they were being used by Grand Manager Sun to vent his anger, wouldn't continuing to speak be like asking for humiliation?

Moreover, as far as Bi Xia was concerned, the goal had already been achieved, he had already expressed, through Grand Manager Sun's words and his own attitude, that we had arrived.

Without exception, read every word, every sentence, every issue, every content carefully!

There was no need to be aggressive right from the start, that would be counterproductive.

"Grand Manager, I have something to report."

He ate a big melon right away, which led to no one speaking for a while, Luo Feng knew his chance had come.

"Oh? You are?" Sun Tong really looked a bit familiar.

"Reporting to Grand Manager, I am Luo Feng, a rogue cultivator from the Xuanluo Cave."

Luo Feng quickly said.

"Oh, it's you, ah, what do you have to report?"

Sun Tong remembered.

Wei Qiancheng's friend, the rogue cultivator Luo Feng who won first place in the Three Thousand Caves.

Because it had been a long time, she didn't know Luo Feng's current situation.

"Grand Manager, I want to contribute a technique, which I developed based on the Xuan Master's 'Soul Splitting Technique'. I want to dedicate this technique under the witness of the Merit Hall, and I want the specific method to refer to Fellow Daoist Wu Tong's 'Voodoo Technique'."

"Oh?" Sun Tong responded thoughtfully.

After all, she really didn't understand why he would do this.

"So that the Grand Manager knows, because of this technique, I have made some achievements in terms of willpower, so I won the first place in the Three Thousand Caves, and because of this, many fellow Daoists are interested in this technique… But this technique is full of dangers, it can be said to be a narrow escape from death… I want to swear to the Xuan Master under the witness of the Merit Hall, and I dare not hide anything."

As soon as he said this, Sun Tong seemed to understand, and also remembered the rumors about Luo Feng before.

"Okay, after the end, you can go to the Merit Hall, I will testify."

"Thank you, Grand Manager."

Luo Feng was obviously much more relaxed.

And his statement finally made everyone present understand.

It seems that they really misunderstood Luo Feng, it's not that he didn't want to hand it over, but that he had unspeakable secrets.

Just as he himself said, it was a narrow escape from death, full of dangers.

This sentence cannot be said casually, especially when said in front of everyone, saying it represents it is true.

"No need to thank, this is originally within the scope of the Merit Hall's duties… In addition, have you been threatened? If you have been threatened, you can tell me, my Qingyun Mountain cannot tolerate this kind of forced buying and selling. If someone is forcing you, I will definitely stand up for you."

Sun Tong seemed to feel it was not enough, from Luo Feng's words, as long as you weren't stupid, you could hear a story.

Therefore, she asked this way.

"No, no. Thank you for your concern, Grand Manager, no one is forcing me to hand it over. It is because I saw many fellow Daoists making selfless contributions, I am deeply inspired, and I deeply admire them, so I want to learn from my predecessors and make a small contribution."

Luo Feng quickly said.

"Phew!" After he finished saying this, many people could be felt breathing a sigh of relief.

There were quite a few here who had looked for Luo Feng, if Luo Feng really filed a complaint, they would be very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, fortunately.

Fellow Daoist Luo Feng is benevolent and righteous, and did not speak of their 'threats'.

"That's good. Do you have anything else?" Sun Tong felt bored.

It would be better if Luo Feng said he was threatened, so she could take the opportunity to punish a group.

"No, no." Luo Feng quickly retreated.

Seeing this, everyone understood that Grand Manager Sun Tong was very abnormal today, either provoking discord or wanting to punish people.

It seems that today is not auspicious to speak, speaking will bring misfortune.

So, the ceremony ended hastily, and Sun Tong left after accepting some congratulations.

Although it had a bit of a anticlimactic feeling, everyone's goals were achieved.

Sun Tong's departure does not mean that they cannot continue to communicate. Without a Grand Manager to find fault, it was more like an old friend's gathering, and the atmosphere was more harmonious.

On the other side.

"Fellow Daoist, would you like to participate in the auction together?"

A cultivator who had once looked for Luo Feng, wanting him to announce the 'Reverse God Technique', said to Luo Feng.

Luo Feng was surprised for a moment, but then he understood.

"Please!" Luo Feng said.

Not only this person, but slowly many cultivators came to greet him politely, and they were all people who had looked for him.

Thanking Luo Feng for his 'grace of not killing', and incidentally trying to repair their relationship with Luo Feng.

Slowly, many people gathered around Luo Feng.

The congratulatory ceremony was not simply a ceremony, but also a stage and a gathering, as well as a large auction.

All of them were using Sun Tong's promotion to unfold.

The auction had existed for a long time, including the Four Great and Eight Middle powers, all had their own auction venues.

However, the auction held by the Merit Hall was the largest auction, and it was a large auction that the entire cultivation world paid attention to.

It was held every six months, and now it was the fourth session.

However, this time it was nearly two months ahead of schedule, also because of Sun Tong's promotion.

The Merit Hall's giant auction, the completeness of the auction types, and the size of the auction turnover, were unparalleled, and all kinds of auction items were available.

Thanks to the existence of the Myriad Spirits, the giant auction hall could accommodate an infinite number of people.

And they would not be unable to hear or see because it was too big and too far, as if it was in front of their eyes, as if it was in their ears.

It was the fourth session of the auction, and they had accumulated a lot of experience.

However, this time it was different, it was the first time the auction hall of the Myriad Spirits' own extension was used, before they had to use the dream world or the inner world.

For this auction, the Merit Hall was fully prepared.

The Merit Hall was not a storefront in Nanshi.

The storefront in Nanshi was the merchant's own behavior, the Merit Hall was under Sun Tong's control, these subordinates would not dare to disgrace their boss.

To give a '30% discount'.

Courting death was only courting death this way. If Manager Sun Tong knew they were doing this, could they still survive in the Merit Hall?

This time it was a real discounted auction, not the fake one in Nanshi.

Of course, there was no discount price for the auction, the higher bidder wins, this point could not be changed.

However, they could reduce the appraisal fee, reduce the commission, etc.

After these fees were reduced, the auctioneer got a discount, it was a real discount.

The host of the auction was still Sun Tong's old team, the president was Li Li, the one who once gave Xuanhuang 'flyers', Li Li who had changed her fate since then.

… (End of this chapter)