In the central region of the Black-Corner Region, there is a magnificent city – Black Emperor City.
It is extremely famous throughout the Black-Corner Region, and its scale and influence rank among the top cities.
At the same time, this Black Emperor City is also the core base of the Black Emperor Sect. Many important affairs of the Black Emperor Sect are managed and decided here, and the main forces of the sect are also concentrated here.
As night fell over Black Emperor City and everything was silent, within the towering building that stood out in the center of the city, the Eight Gates Sect Master Yuan Yi, leading his entourage, gathered with the people of the Black Emperor Sect, intently listening to a Dou Ling recount the situation.
The Dou Ling, stared at by a group of powerhouses, had a pale face and a trembling voice, kneeling on one knee.
"Sect Master, Sect Leader Mo, that Purple Firmament Pavilion Master is extremely violent! After Wang Ying and I reported our identities, that fellow, for no reason, directly attacked and killed Wang Ying. If he hadn't deliberately left me to come back and deliver a message, I'm afraid I wouldn't have escaped death..."
As the Dou Ling recounted, the atmosphere in the entire hall instantly froze. Everyone's expressions became increasingly stern, and Mo Tianxing, who was seated in the main seat, exuded a chilling aura, his ashen face seemingly covered in a layer of frost.
To him, the life of a mere Dou Ling was insignificant.
However, putting aside the fact that their attitude was arrogant, Chen Xiao's actions were tantamount to a harsh slap across the face of the Black Emperor Sect. This blatant humiliation completely enraged the Black Emperor Sect Leader.
*Boom!*
Mo Tianxing slammed his palm down, shattering the armrest beside him. The chair arm, cast from fine iron, instantly turned into powder, scattering onto the ground.
"How dare Chen Xiao kill my people!"
His voice was low like muffled thunder, and his Dou Qi surged around him, causing the crystal chandelier hanging above to hum. "In all these years in the Black-Corner Region, no one has dared to act so presumptuously against my Black Emperor Sect!"
The Eight Gates Sect Master Yuan Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, rubbing the soft sword at his waist and sneering, "Sect Leader Mo, the Purple Firmament Pavilion is just a newly established force. Chen Xiao probably thinks he can rule after annexing the Beast Taming Gate and the Kui Wolf Gang. In my opinion, this is a good opportunity to kill a chicken to warn the monkeys and let the entire Black-Corner Region know the consequences of offending the Black Emperor Sect."
As Yuan Yi's words fell, led by the Black Emperor Sect's Young Sect Master Mo Ya, the many powerhouses behind him clenched their fists, their murderous gazes reflecting the candlelight, like unsheathed sharp blades.
Mo Tianxing frowned and glanced at his disappointing son, then took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart.
He narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a deep voice, "Before we figure out the strength of the Purple Firmament Pavilion, we can't rush this matter. However, since Chen Xiao doesn't know what's good for him, the Purple Firmament Pavilion won't be able to hold auctions peacefully from now on."
"Sect Master Yuan, the Eight Gates Sect has accumulated quite a few good treasures over the years through the auction business, right? Why don't you and I join forces, each take out some of our most prized possessions, and hold an auction that the entire Black-Corner Region will never forget? Let's see how his Purple Firmament Pavilion can still compete with us for the spotlight!"
The speed at which auctions accumulated wealth was extremely terrifying.
At the same time, frequently holding auctions had another benefit: many good things that couldn't see the light of day would slowly enter the treasuries of the two major forces after going through the auction process.
Yuan Yi's eyes flashed with brilliance. He slapped his thigh fiercely and laughed heartily, "Wonderful! Sect Leader Mo's move seems straightforward, but it directly hits the vital point! However, the Eight Gates Sect is not as large as the Black Emperor Sect, and our foundation is limited. This time, we can only bear three-tenths of the auction items. I hope the Sect Leader will be understanding."
While Yuan Yi praised, he felt a slight disappointment in his heart.
Compared to this kind of competition, he wanted to see Mo Tianxing lead the Black Emperor Sect and truly fight the Purple Firmament Pavilion with real swords and spears.
Although the Eight Gates Sect would inevitably be involved, as the saying goes, when the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up.
If the tall ones don't die, how can the people below rise to prominence?
Mo Tianxing's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He slowly nodded: "I agree to Sect Master Yuan's proposal, but you still need to bear another important responsibility in this matter."
"Once the auction date is set, the entire Black Emperor Sect will undoubtedly prepare with all its might and have no time for other matters. During this time, I want you to use the Eight Gates Sect's informants to thoroughly investigate the true strength of the Purple Firmament Pavilion, including their trump cards, the number of powerhouses, and so on!"
Mo Tianxing knew in his heart that the competition at the auction was just a superficial matter. Only by completely eradicating the Purple Firmament Pavilion from the Black-Corner Region could they achieve lasting peace!
Although he was known for his caution and cunning, and for planning before acting, he was inherently decisive and ruthless. Once he set a target, he would definitely strike with deadly force.
Yuan Yi frowned tightly. After a moment of silence, he said in a deep voice, "The Purple Firmament Pavilion's strength is not weak, and investigating them is not easy. However, since the Eight Gates Sect has taken on this task, we will do our best."
Mo Tianxing nodded slightly. "With Gate Master Yuan's words, this old man is at ease. Next, let's discuss the auction's procedures."
Amidst the flickering candlelight, everyone in the hall engaged in a heated debate, meticulously deliberating on the auction's details, items, and other matters.
More than an hour later, the discussions in the hall gradually subsided. Yuan Yi then led the Eight Gates Sect members, stepping on the scattered shadows, and quickly disappeared into the night.
Watching the people from the Eight Gates Sect disappear from sight, Mo Tianxing gently waved his hand, even signaling his own son, Mo Ya, to withdraw.
After everyone had left, the shadow of the ferocious stone beast in the corner of the wall suddenly twisted and deformed. A slender figure wrapped in a black robe emerged as if growing out of the darkness, each step bringing with it fine black mist.
"Hehehe..."
A sinister laugh echoed through the hall like a venomous snake flicking its tongue. The black-robed figure slowly advanced, the voice from beneath the hood carrying a chilling allure.
"Mo Tianxing, your elaborate efforts are merely a temporary measure. As long as you agree to my conditions, the Black Emperor Sect will be reborn. Take Mo Ya, for instance. With the Black Emperor Sect's foundation, at most, he can be elevated to the peak of the Dou Huang realm. But to step into the Dou Zong realm is as difficult as ascending to heaven. However, with me, anything is possible!"
The Black Emperor Sect was very strong in the Black-Corner Region, but living in peace while being mindful of potential danger, a huge stone always hung in the hearts of the sect's Elders and Mo Tianxing.
That was, within the sect, apart from Mo Tianxing himself, there was no other Dou Zong expert holding the fort.
This situation of "single pillar supporting a building" was like a tall building supported by only one beam. Once Mo Tianxing met with misfortune, the Black Emperor Sect's painstakingly built transcendent status would collapse with a crash, instantly becoming a second-rate sect like those affiliated with the Black Ranking experts. This was undoubtedly a situation that no one wanted to see.
It was precisely to fill this fatal gap that Mo Tianxing spared no effort, using the sect's vast resources and pouring all his efforts into his son, Mo Ya.
Under the accumulation of vast resources, Mo Ya stepped into the Dou Huang realm before the age of thirty, becoming a rising star in the Black-Corner Region with a burgeoning reputation!
However, Mo Tianxing and the sect's higher-ups were as clear as a mirror. Mo Ya's talent was not actually top-notch. Reaching the Dou Huang realm was already the result of exhausting all efforts. Wanting to take another step and reach the Dou Zong realm was no different from asking a lame person to climb a ten-thousand-foot cliff. Even if the entire sect's resources were used, the hope of success was as slim as a star.
The black-robed figure's words were like a sharp hook, precisely catching the most hidden desire deep within Mo Tianxing's heart, causing ripples to spread through his mind, and an uncontrollable urge quietly arose.
But just as this impulse was about to overwhelm him, the series of conditions proposed by the other party were like cold snow water, pouring down on his head, instantly waking him from his illusory dream.
If he truly agreed to the black-robed figure's demands, it might seem to solve the Black Emperor Sect's problems, but the price to pay behind it was something he could not afford.
At that time, the Black Emperor Sect might still bear that resounding name on the surface, but in reality, it would have long since become a puppet in the other party's hands, manipulated at will.
Moreover, with the way this black-robed figure was hiding his face, that Soul Hall clearly wasn't a legitimate force!
Cooperating with them was likely playing with fire. If anything happened midway, the Soul Hall, with its vast power, could easily resolve it, but what about the Black Emperor Sect?
It would probably only become cannon fodder!
Mo Tianxing's throat bobbed. He forced a meaningful shallow smile onto his face. "Protector Xuan's sincerity, this old man will keep it in mind. However, this matter concerns the foundation of the sect, so I hope you will allow me to discuss it at length with the Elders."
He lowered his gaze to hide the coldness in his eyes, secretly weighing in his heart that this Protector Xuan's strength and the reputation of the Soul Hall behind him were both like sharp blades hanging over his neck.
This excuse was both a show of weakness and a way to buy time to plan a countermeasure against a powerful enemy.
After all, in this turbulent Black-Corner Region, rashly offending a unfathomable Soul Hall was no different from setting oneself on fire.
"Hehehe, Sect Master Mo's evasive behavior reminds this seat of a bashful woman in her spring boudoir. I hope you won't regret your decision tonight. That Purple Firmament Pavilion is not as simple as you imagine."
Protector Xuan let out a strange laugh like a night owl from his throat. The figure under the black robe moved without wind, his scarlet eyes fixed on Mo Tianxing like a venomous snake flicking its tongue.
He had personally been to Purple Cloud City and knew the strength of Chen Xiao's side.
To be honest, Protector Xuan was not optimistic about the Black Emperor Sect.
Especially during the day, he had felt a powerful soul force that seemed to emanate from the Purple Firmament Pavilion, which further convinced Protector Xuan that the Purple Firmament Pavilion should not be underestimated.
Of course, now that Mo Tianxing was unwilling to cooperate, Protector Xuan was too lazy to say more.
If the other party truly met with disaster, he could also take the opportunity to capture the soul of another Dou Zong expert!
After taking one last look at Mo Tianxing, Protector Xuan flicked his sleeve, and his figure vanished like a ghost, leaving only the empty echo reverberating in the hall, each word like a heavy hammer striking Mo Tianxing's heart.
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