Zhang Xing sat firmly in the center of the plaza, exuding a domineering aura like a divine king, an immortal emperor, or a dragon king.
The fifty dragons above his head were divided into five rows, looking down upon all living beings.
Seeing this, even some of the disgruntled youths turned pale with fright.
Under the leadership of Sect Leader Zhu Yan, all the members of the Vermilion Bird Sect knelt to Zhang Xing.
"Greetings, Sect Leader Zhang Xing of the Heavenly Dragon Sect!"
"Greetings, Sect Leader Zhang Xing!"
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
"…"
First, Zhu Yan, the Grand Elder, and the Vice Sect Leader paid their respects.
Next were some ordinary elders, then some commanders, Captaincy, and chiliarchs …
Finally, there were ordinary soldiers and disciples.
Many of the disciples and elders who were deeply attached to the Vermilion Bird Sect addressed him as Sect Leader Zhang, but their hearts were bleeding.
They already regarded the Vermilion Bird Sect as their home.
Now, their Sect Leader was their enemy, the Sect Leader of the White Tiger Sect. This was very difficult for them to accept.
They felt as if their home had been taken over by their enemy, and they had no sense of belonging at all.
Sect Leader Zhu Yan felt this the most strongly.
However, he was still quite wise and didn't fight to the death with Zhang Xing.
He also knew that fighting to the death would only result in death, and it was unwise to do something that was impossible.
He suppressed his anger.
How could Zhang Xing not know what they were thinking?
However, he didn't care.
As long as he was on the Gods' Continent, the Heavens would belong to him.
After all the ceremonies, all the higher-ups of the Vermilion Bird Sect entered the main hall for a meeting.
They knew that it was time to redistribute the benefits.
Everyone's heart was filled with apprehension.
According to convention, the original members of the Vermilion Bird Sect would have to stand aside.
Their positions would be taken by the White Tiger Sect.
A great purge was unavoidable.
However, to everyone's surprise, Zhang Xing only changed the name of the Vermilion Bird Sect to the Vermilion Bird Hall.
Sect Leader Zhu Yan became the Hall Master, and Vice Sect Leader Chen Xian became the Vice Hall Master. The other elders' positions remained unchanged.
At the same time, Zhang Xing also changed the name of the White Tiger Sect to the White Tiger Hall.
From then on, the two clans would be one family, and there would be no more wars.
"Are you wondering why I did that?"
Zhang Xing sat high up on the Dragon Throne and calmly looked down at the people below.
"We don't know!"
Zhu Yan and the others were indeed unaware.
Although there were a few possibilities in their minds, they wouldn't say it out loud.
They also knew that Zhang Xing did not have the patience to listen to their nonsense.
Now, there was only one voice, and that was the new Sect Leader who had unified the two sects.
If he could lead the two sects to develop even better than before, it could be considered a blessing.
If he didn't know how to manage the sects, he would've tormented the two sects to the point that they would've suffered a disastrous decline.
Then … they could only accept it.
"You are the lowest class in the Nine Heavens. Of course, that includes me.
My ambition does not lie here. I will go to the Second Heaven, the Third Heaven, the Fourth Heaven, the Fifth Heaven...
I want to lead my mystical dragons up to the Nine Heavens in one go.
You are very lucky to be my subordinates.
The Sect Leader of the White Tiger Sect, Kang Shengtian, and his divine beast, the White Tiger, have been killed by me.
He was as greedy as the Flood Dragon Tribe, so he didn't have the life to conquer the world with me. "
As Zhang Xing spoke, he looked at Zhu Yan, Zhu Jun, Chen Xian, and the others.
The three of them immediately trembled and hurriedly knelt down.
"We are honored. Thank you, Sect Leader Zhang, for sparing our lives!"
It had to be said that Sect Leader Zhu Yan was very lucky.
If he had gone to Mount Vermilion Bird to fight with Zhang Xing, he would've been dead by now.