NABC Chapter 330 Making Teams
Chapter 330 Making Teams
He turned toward the remaining disciples and elders. "Disperse. Return to your duties and await further instructions. Your leaders and I have matters to discuss."
The disciples and lesser elders exchanged uneasy glances before bowing deeply and retreating. The courtyard quickly emptied, leaving Shen Yuan alone with the Ancestor, Sect Master, Grand Elder, and several senior elders.
Shen Yuan gestured toward a grand hall nearby. "Let's continue this discussion in private. There's much to plan."
The Silver Fox Sect members looked amongst themselves before quietly following behind Shen Yuan.
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Inside the grand hall, the atmosphere was tense but quieter. Shen Yuan took a seat at the head of the large table, his relaxed posture a stark contrast to the strained expressions of the sect leaders.
Xueyan, now perched on his shoulder in her smaller form, let out a low growl of approval as she observed the room.
Shen Yuan broke the silence with a calm tone. "Your sect has potential, but it's clear living in this backward area and sparse resources have limited how much you can grow. And on top of it is your complacent attitude. After defeating that sect a few years ago, you have been living in peace and forgot to sharpen your blades."
The Ancestor frowned but kept her tone respectful. "What do you intend for our sect, She—Young Master? Surely you have a vision beyond simple submission from us lowly assassins."
Shen Yuan's eyes glimmered with faint amusement as he addressed the Ancestor's cautious tone. "Lowly assassins? Ancestor, your sect's skills are valuable, but they've been squandered on short-term survival. What I intend is to refine your capabilities and ensure that the Silver Fox Sect rises to prominence that demands respect—not merely fear of hiding turtles."
He leaned forward, his gaze piercing as it swept over the assembled leaders. "However, this will not be immediate. For now, you will lie low. Do not draw unnecessary attention to your activities, and do not engage in open conflict unless ordered by me. This sect needs time to recover and reorganize."
Finally, Shen Yuan stood, his gaze sweeping over the room. "This is your chance to prove your worth to me. The Silver Fox Sect has been stagnant for too long. Now is the time to evolve—or perish. The choice, as always, remains yours."
The Ancestor rose from her seat, bowing deeply. "We will follow your guidance, Young Master. The Silver Fox Sect will rise again under your command."
One by one, the Sect Master, Grand Elder, and elders followed suit, bowing in unison. Their voices echoed through the grand hall. "We swear to fulfill your vision, Young Master Shen Yuan."
Shen Yuan extended his hand, summoning a faint ripple in the air. From the distortion emerged a grand artifact—a towering, ethereal pagoda, its shimmering surface adorned with ancient runes and intricate carvings that radiated an otherworldly aura.
The leaders of the Silver Fox Sect instinctively took a step back, awe and fear evident in their expressions.
"This is my Ancestral Pagoda," Shen Yuan announced calmly. "Its interior will serve as the perfect training ground for your elite squads. Those who enter will face trials designed to sharpen their skills, minds, and resolve."
He infused his Qi into the pagoda, and a portal appeared at its base, swirling with faint golden light. "Follow me," Shen Yuan said, stepping into the portal without hesitation. The Ancestor, Sect Master, Grand Elder, and a few senior elders exchanged uncertain glances before following.
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Inside the pagoda, the environment shifted, a mystical realm stretching endlessly in every direction. The walls of the pagoda's first level were engraved with glowing runes, pulsating faintly like a heartbeat. In the center stood a humanoid figure composed entirely of radiant light—the Pagoda Spirit.
"Master Shen Yuan," the spirit greeted with a deep bow, its voice soft and melodic yet resonant. "It is an honor to serve you once more. How may this humble spirit assist you?"
Shen Yuan raised his eyebrow. "Where is the previous spirit?"
The spirit nodded its head and replied, "There is only a single spirit in this pagoda, but as I get bored with time, I change my form and personality. How may this humble spirit serve you?"