"If the Heavenly Sound God Sect truly does not need the protection of the Feathered God Sect, he is willing to take all the disciples of the Feathered God Sect and withdraw from the Heavenly Sound God Sect, so as not to cause any disturbance," Ye Ziyun said.
Nangong Xianyin's expression softened slightly. She looked at Ye Ziyun and gave a helpless, bitter smile. "Ziyun, tell me, as the Sect Master of the Heavenly Sound God Sect, what should I do?"
"Sect Master, please rest assured. From what I know of Nie Li, he is indeed someone who doesn't follow rules and often does things that are out of line. But one thing is unquestionable: he holds justice in his heart. If the Heavenly Sound God Sect truly encounters disaster, given Nie Li's character, he would risk his life to protect the sect," Ye Ziyun said firmly.
"How can you be so certain?" Nangong Xianyin asked, raising an eyebrow slightly.
"From what I know of him," Ye Ziyun gazed into the distance, her mind drifting into a distant memory. "The place where we were born is called the
"Every one of our clansmen fought with their lives on the line for the safety of the City of Radiance. Countless ancestors sacrificed themselves so that the city could survive the great catastrophe."
"Later, we learned that the City of Radiance was actually a part of the Small Exquisite World, and the Small Exquisite World was just one part of the Dragon Ruins Domain. Humanity and the Demon race have been locked in endless conflict. Throughout it all, Nie Li used every means at his disposal—some willingly, some reluctantly—but the goal was always to protect the City of Radiance."
"For the City of Radiance, we would cast aside life and death. Because that is where we grew up, our hometown." A faint shimmer of tears appeared in Ye Ziyun's eyes. "I don't know if Sect Master can understand this kind of feeling."
"I think I understand a little," Nangong Xianyin said softly.
"In principle, if Nie Li had kept all the sacred medicines hidden and used them only for the disciples of the Feathered God Sect, within ten years, the gap between the Heavenly Sound God Sect and the Feathered God Sect would be as vast as heaven and earth. Especially for experts at the Martial Sect Realm, the effects of the sacred medicines are something Sect Master must be well aware of. But Nie Li is willing to share a portion of these sacred medicines with the other major righteous sects."
"All of this is because Nie Li wants the six great righteous sects to become stronger, so we can all work together with one heart to combat the demonic sects." Ye Ziyun looked directly at Nangong Xianyin and said, "Nie Li has done so much for everyone. Is Sect Master Nangong still going to suspect his intentions?"
"This... Ziyun misunderstands. I am not suspecting Sect Master Nie's intentions. I am merely somewhat displeased with some of his methods," Nangong Xianyin quickly explained.
"If the
Nangong Xianyin remained silent for a long time, pondering and deliberating. With the current situation forcing her hand, there was truly no other choice.
Even if Nie Li truly meant well for the Heavenly Sound God Sect, this high-handed, forcing approach was incredibly frustrating.
But what good was being frustrated? The current Heavenly Sound God Sect was far too weak; could they do anything but endure it?
"Ziyun, relay a message to Sect Master Nie for me. The Heavenly Sound God Sect naturally welcomes the Feathered God Sect. Just... let them not go too far. I will act as if nothing happened," Nangong Xianyin said, waving her hand with a bitter smile.
"Alright, I will definitely pass Sect Master's words to Nie Li," Ye Ziyun said with a slight smile. Seeing Nangong Xianyin accept, she was overjoyed in her heart.
Although she was a disciple of the Heavenly Sound God Sect, she was also Nie Li's fiancée. Of course, she stood on Nie Li's side. Moreover, they both had a City of Radiance they wanted to protect. Everything Nie Li did was for the City of Radiance, so she naturally agreed. Besides, the rule that the Heavenly Sound God Sect only accepts female disciples was indeed a bit outdated; it was time for a change.
In Nie Li's courtyard, Nie Li sat there, quietly running his fingers over the Heavenly Meteor Divine Thunder Sword in his hands. Ever since devouring the fragment of the Holy Ancestor's Sword, Nie Li felt that the terrifying power contained within this sword had reached a level that even he himself was secretly astounded by.
He wondered what kind of power the Heavenly Meteor Divine Thunder Sword would display if fully unleashed.
Just as Nie Li was stroking the sword, Ye Ziyun walked in from outside.
"Sect Master Nangong agreed?" Nie Li glanced at Ye Ziyun and asked with a smile.
"How did you know?" Ye Ziyun's face was lit with a smile as she asked.
"Simply put, the situation dictates the outcome. Sect Master Nangong isn't stupid. To truly break with the Feathered God Sect would be a consequence she cannot bear. Even if she knows we are forcing her hand, she has no choice but to accept," Nie Li said with a hearty laugh.
"What if the Heavenly Sound God Sect really decides to fight to the bitter end?" Ye Ziyun glanced at Nie Li.
"Then..." A sharp glint flashed in Nie Li's eyes. "We'd just have to change Sect Masters. I believe there must be someone in the Heavenly Sound God Sect who also desires the position of Sect Master. Provide her with some extra sacred medicines, let her use them to win allies, and she will certainly have the power to compete."
"Nie Li... it's better not to do things like that," Ye Ziyun considered for a moment, then let out a long sigh of relief. "Fortunately, Sect Master Nangong agreed."
"If the nest is overturned, how can there be unbroken eggs? The Holy Emperor intends to refine the entire Dragon Ruins Domain. The Heavenly Sound God Sect cannot remain untouched. Rather than letting an mediocre leader lead the Heavenly Sound God Sect to destruction, it is better to take a gamble," Nie Li said. "Fortunately, Nangong Xianyin chose to yield."
"Then what do we do next?" Ye Ziyun looked at Nie Li and asked, a sense of urgency welling up in her heart after learning of the existence of the powerful Holy Emperor.
"Gather Ning'er,
"Return to the Small Exquisite World?" Hearing Nie Li's words, Ye Ziyun's eyes lit up. But then she suddenly remembered her father was gone, and the light in her eyes dimmed inevitably.
"Don't worry, I will definitely find a way to revive your father," Nie Li patted Ye Ziyun's shoulder and said.
"Mm." Ye Ziyun nodded, looking into Nie Li's eyes with certainty. "I believe you!"
Seeing Ye Ziyun's determined expression, Nie Li couldn't help but tenderly pull her into his embrace. This young girl carried far, far too many things in her heart.