Debate Within the Clear Sky Sect, Xue Qinghe: I Can Go Too

Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.

Xue Qinghe looked at the intelligence in his hand, his eyes lifting slightly.

"Spirit City, the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion..."

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, according to my investigation, the information regarding the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion should be true."

After a pause, the middle-aged man dressed in Heaven Dou Empire official robes said, "I heard that Prince Xue Xing happened to attend the first auction. He wanted to bid for a Pill capable of restoring flesh to bare bones, but because his bid was insufficient, Poison Douluo successfully won it."

"Prince Xue Xing is extremely close to Prince Xue Beng. Your Highness, you must be on guard."

"I suggest that Your Highness must not let this opportunity slip away."

Inside the Crown Prince's bedchamber, the ministers all echoed in agreement:

"This minister agrees."

"This minister agrees."

"Since everyone agrees, I'll go take a look." Xue Qinghe looked at the several ministers and nodded in satisfaction.

These ministers were all his trusted confidants.

Ever since Xue Ye's health had steadily worsened and he had become the Crown Prince, he had taken charge of some matters at court.

The shrewd ministers had long seen which way the wind was blowing and placed their bets on Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.

They hoped that once Xue Qinghe ascended the throne, they could become ministers who had aided a rising dragon.

Xue Qinghe naturally welcomed them gladly. Having more of his own people in court would be greatly beneficial to his future ascension.

Turning around, a trace of curiosity appeared in Xue Qinghe's eyes. "Even that woman attended the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion. I'd like to see whether it truly is so miraculous."

Heaven Dou Empire, Balak Kingdom.

Although it was nominally one of the Heaven Dou Empire's four major vassal kingdoms.

In recent years, the Heaven Dou imperial family had become thoroughly corrupt, indulging in luxury and debauchery every day while the common people suffered unspeakably.

As the Heaven Dou Empire's power steadily declined, its control over the major vassal kingdoms existed in name only.

The four major kingdoms were basically independent states and no longer accepted the Heaven Dou Empire's jurisdiction.

And the Balak Kingdom was the strongest militarily among the four kingdoms.

The current King Charles V of the Balak Kingdom was young and capable, skilled in governing the realm.

Seated upon the throne, he asked, "Chancellor, what do you think of the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion?"

The silver-haired chancellor, dressed in magnificent robes, shook his head.

Charles V asked, "Chancellor, do you believe this intelligence is false?"

"Your Majesty, this minister has also cultivated to the Soul Douluo level and possesses some understanding of Martial Soul cultivation."

"And I presume Your Majesty also understands the circumstances of the major forces across the Douluo Continent."

"How could an auction house that appeared out of nowhere possibly produce so many Divine Artifacts one after another?"

"Furthermore, according to the intelligence, Prince Xue Xing of the Heaven Dou Empire was also involved."

"This minister suspects that this may be a scheme by the Heaven Dou Empire."

"If the kingdom's upper echelon rashly attends the auction, we may be walking right into the Heaven Dou Empire's trap."

"It would be extremely disadvantageous to us..."

King Charles V nodded. "Then we'll follow the Chancellor's advice. I won't attend this auction personally. Send someone trustworthy to investigate it."

Amid mountains soaring into the clouds, even ordinary Soul Masters found it difficult to reach the summit.

Yet there was a mountain gate here.

It belonged to the secluded Clear Sky Sect.

Within the sect's main hall stood a dignified-looking man and several elderly men.

They were naturally Tang Xiao, the Clear Sky Sect's Sect Master, and the elders.

If members of any other sect had been present, they would surely have been shocked.

The Clear Sky Sect, which had remained hidden for years, actually possessed five Titled Douluo experts.

With such terrifying strength, across the entire Douluo Continent, perhaps only Spirit Hall could rival it.

Compared to it, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, also among the Three Upper Sects, fell far short.

The elder seated at the very end said anxiously, "Sect Master, quickly think of a solution. According to the news that has returned, the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion is extraordinarily miraculous and possesses unfathomable methods."

"Even Pope Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect attended."

"There will certainly be even more people at the second auction two months from now. If our Clear Sky Sect fails to seize such an opportunity, it will be extremely detrimental to the sect's future development."

"Old Seven is right!"

"I agree with Lieyang."

"I also believe Seventh Brother's words make sense."

Beside Seventh Elder Lieyang Douluo, several elders spoke up in agreement.

They saw the situation clearly and were anxious at heart.

Even the oldest and most composed Second Elder could not help speaking. "Sect Master, our Clear Sky Sect has been forced into seclusion for so many years. The elders have cultivated diligently for the sake of one day defeating Spirit Hall and allowing the Clear Sky Hammer to reappear on the Douluo Continent."

"Now that the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion has appeared, if we cannot seize this opportunity and instead let Spirit Hall do so, increasing its strength, then our Clear Sky Sect will never again have a chance to rise."

"Elders, how could I not understand what you mean?" Tang Xiao said helplessly. "But that Auction Pavilion is located within Spirit City."

"If we rashly send someone there and Spirit Hall discovers their identity, they will certainly be captured."

"Hmph."

Seventh Elder had a fiery temper and cursed, "Isn't this all because of that beast Tang Hao?"

"As a sect disciple, he disregarded the sect's interests and brought the Clear Sky Sect to its current state."

"Seventh Elder, that is not true. How can this be blamed solely on Tang Hao? Spirit Hall was clearly bullying us too far, and Tang Hao had no choice." Tang Xiao defended him.

"Even now, as Sect Master, you do nothing but blindly shield your own brother," Seventh Elder roared.

"Seventh Brother, now is not the time to quarrel." Second Elder persuaded him. "What matters most now is finding a way to visit the Myriad Realms Auction Pavilion and bid for treasures that can increase our strength."

Silence. Deathly silence. It seemed as though even breathing could be heard within the hall.

Everyone was frantic with worry, yet no one could think of a solution.

After a moment of silence, Tang Xiao broke it. "I've thought of a way."

"Then say it already and let everyone hear it," Seventh Elder urged impatiently.

"Seventh Brother, stop interrupting and let the Sect Master continue."

Cough—

Tang Xiao coughed lightly. "All the elders of our Clear Sky Sect are on Spirit Hall's wanted list. If we go, we would be easily discovered."

"It would also be unsafe for young disciples to carry a large number of treasures. Why not have my younger sister, Tang Yuehua, carry the sect's treasures and attend the auction?"

"What do you elders think?"

"Tang Yuehua?"

The elders' eyes lit up. Although Tang Yuehua could not cultivate and her Soul Power Level was only nine,

the Moon Pavilion she had established was extremely famous in the Heaven Dou Empire, and she knew many influential nobles there.

Over the years, while the Clear Sky Sect had remained in seclusion, Tang Yuehua had helped the sect acquire many items it required.

She held considerable weight in the elders' hearts.

"The Sect Master's suggestion is good." Hearing this, Seventh Elder agreed. "Yuehua is indeed a fine choice. She is steady by nature and has an extremely deep network of connections."

"And she is one of our own, so we needn't worry about her running off with the sect's wealth."

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