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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.
"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…
