C319

Chapter 319 - Half seats

Because Ling Xiao placed great importance on the ceremony this time, Ning Zhong had to personally arrange all the preparations from the beginning to the end. After every arrangement was completed, Ning Zhong would have to personally inspect it before being able to do anything.

As for Ling Xiao, he had returned to his own residence and did not come out for an entire day. This showed his trust towards Ning Zhong, and he believed that Ning Zhong would take care of everything.

At the same time, he felt that his own strength had increased a bit, so he needed to take advantage of the heat to strike the iron, seizing the opportunity to grab hold of this extremely subtle feeling, and try to break through the mirror as soon as possible, so as to increase his own strength.

But one day was just too short. Even if Ling Xiao hadn't come out, if he had to wholeheartedly devote himself into it, he still wouldn't be able to achieve much. However, Ling Xiao had already grasped everything, firmly remembering the existence of those subtle feelings.

At the same time, Ling Xiao's meditation technique was also gradually increasing in efficiency. This was the benefit of increasing his strength.

Some of them were small famous sects, and because of their geographical location, they were lucky enough to have formed their own sect. If not, if they approached the mountain range, or the five mountains, they would definitely have been taken in as disciples.

Because of their geographical position, these sects could be independent, but they didn't live up to expectations. They had to be careful of the movements of the five mountains at all times. Although they saved themselves by luck because of their location, if they angered the five mountains, they would be annihilated.

But who didn't have the ambition? Especially those sects who had to worry about their own safety all the time. They didn't want to be forever enveloped by the glory of the Five Mountains, because like that, they would forever be a shadow.

Now, many negative news came from the Huashan Mountain, allowing them to see hope.

As a result, these scattered sects were gathered together, discussing whether or not they should take action during the inauguration ceremony and capture Huashan Mountain in one go.

However, a camel was still bigger than a horse, and after discussing for a while, they finally gave up on the idea of making a move during the inauguration ceremony. After all, it was not only the surrounding forces that were going to go to the Five Mountain Alliance, but also the emissaries of the other four mountains.

In the end, everyone decided to send out one of their own. By the way, they wanted to take a look at the Huashan Mountain's current appearance, if she was truly lonely and weak, then it would not be too late to attack together.

The reason why there were objections was because the sharing was unfair. Everyone wanted to use the least amount of effort to obtain the most benefits, but no one was willing to do things that would result in a loss.

Just like this, these people tried to put on airs and pretended to work together. However, in reality, they were all acting in secret. Everyone had their own selfish thoughts.

A day passed quickly, and the day for the inauguration ceremony arrived.

This was the order of Ning Zhongze. After all, it was the people from another force that had come, so naturally, they could not show any signs of weakness, especially after the great calamity had occurred. They absolutely could not let them think that the Huashan Mountain was no longer capable of doing anything.

But Ling Xiao's residence was the same. There were no other people and it was extremely quiet.

In the room, Yue Lingshan looked at Ling Xiao who had changed his clothes, clapped his hands and smiled: "Big Brother Ling Xiao, you're really handsome when you wear clothes like this!"

Ling Xiao took a glance at the copper mirror, then said with a faint smile. "Isn't it because Little Sister Shan'er personally picked it?

Hearing that, Yue Lingshan's smile became even more brilliant.

Soon after, the two of them chatted for a while and prepared to head to the training grounds.

"Shan'er, in a bit, don't follow me at your Lady Ning. Otherwise, it will attract the attention of outsiders." Ling Xiao instructed.

Yue Lingshan knew that Ling Xiao was doing this to protect himself and to avoid becoming the target of everyone's attacks. He nodded his head obediently and said: "Alright, I will go to mother."

"Alright." Ling Xiao nodded, put on the Sect Leader's exclusive hat and walked out.

In the center of the training grounds was a huge stage with a large drum placed on top and a very domineering chair. This was the chair that only the Sect Leader had the right to sit on.

Around the high platform, there were many chairs. These were all prepared for the guests that came to attend the ceremony. Since each faction was given an invitation, they naturally had to prepare a matching number of chairs.

However, these chairs were not fully occupied. If one counted the seats, most likely only would be barely half filled. Compared to the surrounding black mass of Huashan Mountain disciples, it was indeed quite miserable.

Ning Zhong was looking around from the entrance, and upon seeing Ling Xiao, he heaved a sigh of relief, then stepped forward and said: "Sect Leader Ling, it's about to start."

Ling Xiao looked at the seats around him, raised his eyebrows and asked: There are so many chairs, why is it that less than half of the seats were taken, where are the rest?

Hearing this, Ning Zhong, on the other hand, helplessly sighed and said, "We've sent out invitations and each side has left at least two seats, but only less than half of those have come. They probably don't hold us in high regard."

"Are all the other factions here?" Ling Xiao asked.

Ning Zhong shook his head and said, "I only came about eighty percent. Those who didn't come didn't say no, nor did they say why. Anyway, the invitation was sent without any sound."

"Oh? Is there anyone else who refused? " Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows and said.

Ning Zhong didn't say anything and just nodded his head helplessly.

Seeing that, Ling Xiao snorted: "From today on, I will definitely let those people who ignore the Huashan Mountain know what it means to be in trouble, those who reject will be recorded in a book, if there are still no expressions from today onwards, I will immediately flatten them."

Hearing this, Ning Zhong's face revealed shock as he asked in puzzlement, "Sect Leader Ling, why did you do this?"

Ling Xiao looked at Ning Zhongze, and said with a stern expression: "These forces were originally very respectful to the Huashan Mountain, but now they dare to directly reject us, which means that they have a great disrespect in their hearts, or perhaps, there are other powers supporting them behind their backs, and they are located in the vicinity of the Huashan Mountain. If we do not take care of them in time, then we will be eyesores in the future, and it is very likely that they will pose a fatal threat to us."

After hearing Ling Xiao's explanation, Ning Zhong finally came to a realization.