"Call..."
Seeing Zhou Chen defeat several sect elders with lightning speed, Tang Yuehua, who was watching from outside Clear Sky Fortress, breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes sparkling. Her previously tense heart had relaxed, replaced by immense pride and joy.
With a husband like this, what more could a wife ask for!
Unlike the overjoyed Tang Yuehua, the Clear Sky Sect members present remained silent, exchanging bewildered glances.
Who could have imagined that this Palace Master of Purple Micro Palace, who was not even twenty years old, would single-handedly crush a group of the Clear Sky Sect elders?
Thinking back to the agreement made before the war, the disciples all looked at Tang Yuehua with complicated expressions.
At the same time.
Above the sky, Zhou Chen and several elders of the Clear Sky Sect stood facing each other, their feet treading on the void.
Zhou Chen's clothes fluttered in the wind, his imposing presence was like that of a mountain, and his handsome face, illuminated by the sunlight, made him appear like a god descended to earth.
However, the elders of the Clear Sky Sect were pale and weak.
Sect Master Tang Xiao hovered to the side, his expression unchanged, but a hint of mockery and secret delight flashed in his eyes.
After all, Tang Xiao was emotionally biased towards his younger sister, Tang Yuehua.
"Second Uncle, now that the outcome is decided, shouldn't you make a statement?"
High in the air, Tang Xiao stood with his hands behind his back, offering a subtle reminder.
"Yes, Second Elder, since you've lost, you should step down and hand over the position of Chief Elder to Moonlight."
Zhou Chen looked at the Second Elder and said directly.
Upon hearing this, the Second Elder immediately felt ashamed. He opened his mouth, his face flushed, sighed, and then closed it again.
The other elders of the Clear Sky Sect exchanged glances, remaining silent as well.
After a long silence, the Second Elder's expression struggled for a moment before he said in a deep voice, "I am not a rogue. Since I have been defeated by Palace Master Zhou, I might as well give up my Chief Elder."
With that, the Second Elder waved his hand and led his old brothers down toward Clear Sky Fortress.
Seeing this, Zhou Chen and Tang Xiao exchanged a glance and then landed on the open ground outside Clear Sky Fortress.
Upon landing, the Second Elder didn't linger. He stepped forward, stood before Tang Yuehua, cupped his hands in greeting, and said solemnly, "Moonlight, please present the Clear Sky Order."
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua didn't stand on ceremony. She took out the small golden hammer inlaid with black crystal again and held it high.
The Second Elder said in a deep voice, "All disciples of the sect, heed my command and follow me to pay homage to the Clear Sky Order."
As he spoke, the elder, who was the most senior in the Clear Sky Sect, took a deep breath and respectfully bowed down in front of the Clear Sky Order in Tang Yuehua's hand.
As the Second Elder bowed down, the other Clear Sky Sect elders also had to kneel down on one knee to pay their respects. Even Tang Xiao, the sect leader, was so shocked that he knelt down on one knee.
Tang Xiao truly never expected that his second uncle would actually lower himself to kneel before his niece Tang Yuehua so readily, disregarding his status as an elder.
Seeing that even the sect leader had knelt down, more than two hundred Clear Sky Sect disciples also knelt down in unison and bowed to Tang Yuehua.
Now, outside Clear Sky Fortress, only Tang Yuehua and Zhou Chen were standing; everyone else had knelt down.
"Greetings, Chief Elder."
Led by Tang Xiao, all the Clear Sky Sect members shouted in unison.
"Eldest brother, second uncle, third uncle... please rise quickly."
Tang Yuehua's voice suddenly trembled, and her expression became agitated, her fair face flushed. She quickly stepped forward and helped up her uncles and eldest Tang Xiao.
"Second Uncle, what I said earlier, and my husband's challenge to the other uncles, were all unavoidable circumstances. I hope you won't take offense."
Tang Yuehua looked directly at the Second Elder, her eyes filled with guilt and apology, and her expression was also very sincere.
As the head of the Moon Pavilion, who specializes in teaching aristocratic etiquette, Tang Yuehua's acting skills are undoubtedly superb, far surpassing those of any top actor or actress on Earth.
Sure enough, after hearing Tang Yuehua's apology, the faces of the Clear Sky Sect elders showed relief and understanding, and their anger and dissatisfaction gradually subsided.
It seems that Moonlight's niece still respects these elderly people.
Even Tang Xiao looked at his sister with relief. After all, they were blood relatives, and he didn't want to see his sister and uncles fighting each other. It would be best if they could turn hostility into friendship.
Zhou Chen looked at Tang Yuehua with admiration, thinking that his wife's acting skills were really high, and she actually managed to coax these stubborn old guys into obedience.
"Niece Moonlight, now that you are the Chief Elder, do you have any strategies for the future of the sect?"
Having calmed down, the Second Elder looked at Tang Yuehua and asked solemnly.
As a senior member of the sect, he was still very concerned about the sect's future.
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua's expression immediately turned serious. She said in a deep voice, "First, I want to clear my second brother's name and bring his remains back to the Clear Sky School Ancestral Land to be buried with my father."
"This... isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
The Second Elder said with a troubled expression, "Tang Hao has made a grave mistake. He has already been expelled from the sect. This was a decision made jointly by the Old Sect Master and us."
"Second Uncle, you're wrong about that. Was my second brother really wrong back then?"
Tang Yuehua retorted excitedly, then recited her prepared words. She stated firmly, "The Spirit Hall's pressure on our Clear Sky Sect is indeed due to my second brother. However, as the saying goes, 'How can one tolerate another's snoring beside one's bed?' The Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect are like two tigers that cannot share the same mountain. Even without my second brother, do you think the Spirit Hall wouldn't have attacked us?"
"Besides, Second Brother was only forced to fight the Spirit Hall for Sister -A Yin's sake. The hatred of killing his father and stealing his wife is irreconcilable. If someone tried to kill your wife, how would you face it?"
Tang Yuehua's question left everyone present speechless.
After a pause, Tang Yuehua continued, "Moreover, my second brother severely injured Qian Xunji, the previous Pope of the Spirit Hall, and single-handedly killed many of the Spirit Hall's powerful figures. He made our Clear Sky Sect renowned throughout the world, but what did the sect do in return?"
These words were resolute, and Tang Yuehua's emotions completely erupted, making her extremely agitated.
This wasn't an act; it was her genuine emotional reaction. She felt immense sympathy for her second Tang Hao's, plight, and couldn't bear to think about it.
"My grandfather bestowed this Clear Sky Order upon me so that I might clear my second brother's name."
Tang Yuehua invoked her grandfather, Tang Chen, using his influence to her advantage. "My grandfather believed that our Clear Sky Sect's decision to go into seclusion fifteen years ago was the biggest mistake since its founding. The Spirit Hall is indeed powerful, but it is not invincible. If the sect had been able to rally its forces back then, uniting with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, and also forming an alliance with the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, the Spirit Hall would certainly not have dared to act rashly."
"With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda alone, the combat power of our Upper Three Sects' titled Douluo can double, not to mention the assistance of the two great empires' honored Soul Master and millions of elite troops?"
"However, the sect chose to retreat, abandoning not only the tens of thousands of Soul Masters who were vassals of the Clear Sky Sect, but also allowing the Spirit Hall to seize the opportunity to grow stronger! If the Spirit Hall could only control 30% of Soul Master World Soul Master Soul Master World in the past, now they can control 70 Soul Master, making them almost unstoppable!"
Tang Yuehua's words left all the Clear Sky Sect members present looking at each other in bewilderment.
Some people looked grim, after all, Tang Yuehua was negating the Old Sect Master's decision, but most people looked thoughtful.
After all, Tang Yuehua's words made a lot of sense.
For a moment, the atmosphere became quiet and awkward.
After a long silence, Tang Xiao couldn't help but say, "Moonlight, what you're saying is also one-sided. Back then, Grandfather disappeared, but Qian Daoliu, the level 99 demigod of the Spirit Hall, was always there. Father chose to endure because of Qian Daoliu, this Peerless Douluo. Father's decision was a strategic retreat; you have to understand him."
"A coward is a coward, and they have a lot of excuses."
Zhou Chen suddenly sneered, "Qian Daoliu is here, and so is Poseidon, the Sea God Douluo of Seagod Island. Given the relationship between the Clear Sky Sect and Poseidon, it's quite possible they'd ask her for help. Besides, the Spirit Hall attacked Seagod Island before and has a grudge against it. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, don't you understand that principle?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao was momentarily stunned. Yes, why hadn't they thought of that back then?
The Second Elder sighed and said, "Alas, what's done is done, there's no point in saying more. Moonlight, the most urgent thing is to bring Uncle back. With him here, the Clear Sky Sect will have enough confidence and won't have to fear the Spirit Hall."
"I'm sorry, but my grandfather has already decided that he will not return to the sect."
Tang Yuehua shook her head and said, "But I still believe that the Clear Sky Sect will return to the scene. Moreover, this time, our Clear Sky Sect will form an alliance with the Purple Micro Palace to support and assist each other."
"It's not just the Purple Micro Palace."
Zhou Chen added at the opportune moment, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, and the Heaven Dou Empire are also our allies."
Is this really true?
Tang Xiao's eyes lit up, and he said.
"Brother, don't worry. Princess Xue Ke of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, Ning Rongrong, the heir to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School Yu Tianmeng, the eldest daughter of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, are all your women and staunch allies of the Purple Micro Palace."
Tang Yuehua rolled her eyes at Zhou Chen and said irritably.
Tang Xiao: "(⊙_⊙)"
Clear Sky Sect disciples: "(((o(*▽*)o)))"
Tang Yuehua's words left all the Clear Sky Sect members present dumbfounded.
With so many women around, to be able to win over the beautiful Aunt Moonlight is simply... simply a role model for us all!
Seeing that everyone present had fallen into an awkward silence, Tang Yuehua quickly put on a stern face and said coldly, "Fellow disciples, are you willing to accept my suggestion to reopen the mountain gate, unite with various forces, and fight against the Spirit Hall?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao and several elders of the Clear Sky Sect exchanged glances, nodded in unison, and said, "We will obey the Clear Sky Order."
"I obey the Clear Sky Order!"
The disciples of the Clear Sky Sect knelt down once again.
Seeing this scene, Tang Yuehua suddenly felt a lump in her throat.
Second brother, did you see that? Under my leadership, the Clear Sky Sect has emerged from seclusion again...
Half a day later.
Clear Sky Sect, behind the mountain, beside a pool of water.
A gentle breeze blows, and the water remains calm.
Tang Yuehua sat on a blue stone, dressed in a silver palace dress, exuding elegance and nobility.
Before her stood a golden harp, Tang Yuehua stretched out her slender fingers to pluck the nearly transparent pale gold strings.
As the master of the Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua's zither skills are superb, and she can even be considered one of the top zither masters in the Heaven Dou Empire.
The melodious sound of the zither rose up, birds circled and sang in harmony, and the babbling brook echoed softly in the sunlight.
Suddenly, amidst the melodious zither music, a flute note appeared out of nowhere. The flute's melody was gentle and affectionate, its tone bright and cheerful, filled with a joyful atmosphere.
This flute was naturally played by Zhou Chen.
In the morning, the two of them sang together and subdued the Clear Sky Sect. Overjoyed, Tang Yuehua leisurely played the harp to express her inner happiness.
Zhou Chen sat down next to Tang Yuehua, took out his jade flute, and gently began to play.
Zhou Chen originally didn't know how to play any musical instruments; he learned to play the Yu Tianmeng.
Just then, a silver spatial portal suddenly appeared in the sky. Zhou Chen looked up and saw Yu Tianmeng's graceful figure slowly walking out of the portal.
Yu Tianmeng landed on the mountaintop, watching the two playing the zither and flute together, and said with a half-smile, "Oh, you two are quite the perfect match, husband and wife."
"Where... where is it..."
Hearing Yu Tianmeng's teasing, Tang Yuehua immediately denied it, stiffening her neck and blushing as she said, "We just..."
"Hehe, you're getting impatient, you're getting impatient."
Yu Tianmeng chuckled, and her words made Tang Yuehua blush to the point of turning her ears red.
Seeing this, Zhou Chen quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Tian Meng, what brings you here?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Tianmeng pursed her rosy lips, her beautiful eyes darting between Tang Yuehua and Zhou Chen, and giggled, saying, "What, did I come at the wrong time?"
No, you've come at the perfect time.
With a sincere expression, Zhou Chen put down the jade flute, flew to Yu Tianmeng's side, and reached out to embrace her slender waist, which was almost too small to be grasped.
Then, Zhou Chen flew to Tang Yuehua's side, reached out his other hand, and pulled her into his arms as well. Now he had her on both sides, enjoying himself immensely.
Tang Yuehua and Yu Tianmeng both rolled their eyes at Zhou Chen. Yu Tianmeng even pinched Zhou Chen's thigh with her delicate white hand and said irritably, "Great Palace Master Zhou, your ability to play both sides has improved quite a bit!"
"Hiss!"
Zhou Chen pretended to be in pain from being pinched, gasped, and then quickly changed the subject, saying, "Tian Meng, didn't you go back to Heaven Dou City to watch the Soul Master Tournament? Why did you suddenly come to the Clear Sky Sect?"
"The Soul Master Tournament has concluded, and the teams that have advanced will depart for Spirit City in a few days to participate in the finals."
Yu Tianmeng's attention was indeed diverted, and she said seriously with her little face, "In this Soul Master Tournament, five teams have successfully advanced to the finals, namely Heavenly Water Academy, Shrek Academy, the Exotic Beast Academy where Meng Yiran is, Blazing Fire Academy, and Godwind Academy."
"As for the first team from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they are a seeded team and can advance directly without playing a match."
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