bookpower Chapter 239 Soaring
Chapter 239 Soaring
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The number one in the world!
These four words instantly quieted the conference room that had been rowdy with laughter and chatter, bringing a swift silence. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire
"The number one in the world."
Many people repeated these words silently in their hearts.
And...
The meaning behind these words.
Though they all knew that in recent years the Nine Cauldrons Sect had made rapid progress in every aspect, reaching a world-leading, even world-class standard in many areas.
But...
No matter how far ahead or world-class, nothing was as shocking as the four words "the number one in the world."
There was a time when, just over eighty years since its establishment, the Nine Cauldrons Sect was in a state of disarray, lagging behind the world's average level in all aspects.
Back then, they wouldn't even dare to dream of being described as "the number one in the world."
But now...
This title, which in theory would not even appear in their dreams, was somewhat abruptly bestowed upon the Nine Cauldrons Sect.
Bestowed upon the Nine Cauldrons Sect which has been established for just over a hundred years.
"The number one in the world, eh."
Huang Tianhao, who presided over the Elders' Council, murmured to himself.
A complex whirlpool of emotions emerged within him.
Apprehension, terror, unease, pride, and glory...
These emotions constantly churned within his heart.
In the end...
The fear, the apprehension, the unease, gradually dissipated in the depths of his heart.
What remained was an indescribable and ineffable pride and glory.
"The number one in the world, indeed!"
He uttered these four words again and then took a long breath.
It was as if he wanted to expel all the injustice, shame, fear, and confusion that the Nine Cauldrons Sect had faced throughout its hundred years of establishment.
At this moment, he also profoundly experienced the true essence of the idiom "to expel one's breadth proudly" — it was this moment, right now!
"Wonderful! Really wonderful! This is just too good!"
He couldn't help but start clapping, clapping vigorously.
As he led the applause, the others also snapped out of their daze.
"Thirty-three elite Battle Courtyards at the pinnacle of the world!? I recall the Immortal Alliance only has forty elite Battle Courtyards! And of those forty, less than half are at the world's pinnacle level! The Limitless Star Palace, despite its power, has only forty-six elite Battle Courtyards and just about thirty of them are at the top level! Are we... about to surpass the Immortal Alliance and the Limitless Star Palace!?"
"A hundred years! A whole hundred years! Is it finally our turn, the Nine Cauldrons Sect, to step onto the historical stage of the Cangwu Great World!?"
"Hahaha! Fantastic! To witness the Nine Cauldrons Sect's strength at this moment, I could die without regrets! Hahahaha!"
Various kinds of discussions, both loud and soft, echoed once more.
Suddenly, there was thunderous applause.
Everyone was clapping vigorously, applauding the miraculous achievements their Sect had attained and cheering.
It was the assurance of victory in battle!
After all, the Immortal Alliance, unlike Limitless Star Palace, consisted of a coalition of the Eight Great Families and many small families, and they were not nearly as united externally as people imagined.
As long as the Zhongzhou and Divine Land of Nine Cauldrons Sect penetrated the Immortal Alliance's fleet and quickly sank a few of their warships with overwhelming might, the rest, in order to preserve the strength of their families, would certainly scatter.
This was also why the Immortal Alliance, although stronger than the Myriad Beasts Sect, could never really do anything to them.
"Two Third Generation Warships, four almost-Fourth Generation Warships, two Fourth Generation Warships... a total of ten! Has our Sect... really become this powerful without us knowing?"
"Is this data... all real? Has our Nine Cauldrons Sect really become this powerful?"
"Thirty-three elite Battle Courtyards considered top-tier in the world, ten of the world's most advanced Patrol Heaven Warships... including two Fourth Generation Warships that only exist within Limitless Star Palace... This strength... is terrifyingly powerful! Is this really the power our Nine Cauldrons Sect possesses?"
Too strong.
This strength made many Domain Masters, Sub-sect Masters, and Elders, who didn't fully understand the specifics of the Sect's power, feel it was surreal.
They felt...
Incredulous.
Li Hanqiu and Li Qingshan, having observed the reactions of everyone, expressed complete understanding.
After all, in these twenty years...
Especially the recent ten or so years, the Nine Cauldrons Sect, with Alkaid's great assistance, had indeed grown incredibly quickly.
The word "ascension" was by no means an exaggeration to describe it.
However, when they saw core high-ranks such as Lou Yuyu and Jiang Zhuoyue, who theoretically should understand the strength of Nine Cauldrons Sect the best, were also deeply shaken, they realized something.
The disparity was too great.
So great that many people had not yet caught up with these changes.
If even the core layers were like this, not to mention the upper and middle layers, as well as the ordinary people.
This...
It's just that the Nine Cauldrons Sect had been too good at keeping secrets.
And...
More than a decade was too short a time.
Who could imagine that the Nine Cauldrons Sect would change so drastically before and after twenty years?
At this time, if someone had told them twenty years ago that in twenty years, the Nine Cauldrons Sect would have thirty-three top-tier elite Battle Courtyards and ten top-tier Patrol Heaven Warships, they would have definitely choked that person with a mouthful of salty water.
Daydreaming, indeed.
But the reality...
Was just like that.
The Nine Cauldrons Sect had done it.
"I think it's necessary to hold a large-scale military parade."
Li Qingshan suddenly transmitted his Divine Sense to Li Hanqiu and Alkaid, suggesting, "At present, other major Sects' understanding of us is probably deeper than that of mid-level cultivators. If we want to continue hiding our capabilities, it might not stay hidden, not to mention Limitless Star Palace will definitely plot against us after withdrawing from Black Feather Sect."
Li Hanqiu pondered for a moment, then glanced at Alkaid.
Alkaid simply said, "It's your decision to make."
Seeing this, Li Hanqiu contemplated briefly and then said, "Then let's hold a large-scale military parade... consider it as a belated ceremony for the centenary of our Nine Cauldrons Sect's founding."
The core high-ranks quickly reached a consensus.
However, the detailed discussions that followed were clearly not appropriate for the moment.
After all, Li Qingshan was still presenting on stage.