Clear Sky Sect 2

Before long, the two sides began fighting. Tang Hu directly swung his Clear Sky Hammer and charged forward.

"Third Soul Skill: Spider Web Bind..." Tang San sent out a web.

Tang Hu sneered, then fiercely smashed his Clear Sky Hammer down, shattering the entire web at once. It had to be said that the Clear Sky Hammer truly was the number one Tool Martial Soul in the world. Compared to Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, this top-tier Martial Soul had an enormous advantage.

Tang San immediately dodged as he watched, because he understood that if he used his Clear Sky Hammer, he would definitely lose. After all, his Clear Sky Hammer did not have a single spirit ring. Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track moved beneath his feet.

His hands turned into Mysterious Jade Hands as he swiftly plucked leaves from the Blue Silver Grass. The leaves became hidden weapons and were continuously hurled at Tang Hu.

Tang Hu immediately raised his Clear Sky Hammer to defend. The Blue Silver Grass leaves collided with the hammer, producing continuous metallic clanging sounds.

"Fifth Soul Skill: Bamboo Leaf Sword Rain..." In an instant, countless leaves from the Blue Silver Grass flew toward Tang Hu.

That was right. Tang San had chosen the ten-thousand-year Ghost Bamboo for his fifth spirit ring.

Although Tang San greatly respected his teacher Yu Xiaogang, he had to admit that Zhao Zilong's choice of Ghost Bamboo as his first Soul Skill had truly been excellent.

Furthermore, during the Spirit Master Competition, Zhao Zilong had disparaged Yu Xiaogang as worthless. Though Tang San had been furious, he had also begun to seriously consider whether his path as a control-type Spirit Master was truly correct. Aside from his third Soul Skill, Spider Web Bind, all of Zhao Zilong's other Soul Skills were offensive.

Tang Hu rapidly swung his Clear Sky Hammer and began spinning, forming a defense as he growled, "Fourth Soul Skill: Hurricane Hammer."

Tang San smiled faintly. The main reason he had chosen the ten-thousand-year Ghost Bamboo as his fifth spirit ring was to make use of his hidden weapon techniques.

Tang San's first Soul Skill came from the Mandala Snake, while his third Soul Skill came from the Man Faced Demon Spider. Both carried potent poison, so Tang San's Blue Silver Grass leaves were poisonous as well.

Facing Tang San's attacks, Tang Hu saw that Tang San moved with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track beneath his feet, making him extremely fast. At the same time, his hands continuously launched hidden weapons, leaving Tang Hu exhausted from defending.

Before long, Tang Hu had several cuts on his body from the Blue Silver Grass leaves. He roared furiously, "Damn it, don't get cocky! Fifth Soul Skill: Man-Hammer Unity..."

In an instant, Tang Hu's body formed a shield, blocking Tang San's attack.

"Second Soul Skill: Parasite..."

Immediately, Blue Silver Grass grew out from the wounds where Tang Hu had been cut by Tang San's Blue Silver Grass leaves.

"This is just Blue Silver Grass." Tang Hu shouted angrily, and his Soul Power burst outward, directly shattering the Blue Silver Grass parasitizing his body.

As Tang Hu charged at him, Tang San continued to dodge, thinking, As expected, Blue Silver Grass is still too weak. If my Martial Soul could evolve into the Blue Silver Emperor, I could definitely fight Tang Hu head-on.

At that thought, Tang San's hatred for Zhao Zilong deepened by several degrees.

However, the opponent before him was Tang Hu, a level-58 Soul King whose Soul Power was seven levels higher than Tang San's. Furthermore, the Clear Sky Hammer was a top-tier Tool Martial Soul, far stronger than Blue Silver Grass.

In the past, Tang San could rely on the Clear Sky Hammer, the world's number one Tool Martial Soul, to bully other weaker Martial Souls. But against Tang Hu, who also possessed the Clear Sky Hammer, his own Clear Sky Hammer without a single spirit ring simply could not compare.

With no other choice, Tang San could only fight while retreating, continuously engaging Tang Hu with his hidden weapon techniques. Tang San understood that since he had come to the Clear Sky Sect, this was his first battle, and he had to win.

The two fought for over half an hour. Tang San relied on his underhanded fighting style, constantly attacking with all kinds of hidden weapons as the two competed in Soul Power consumption. By now, Tang Hu had been struck several times by Tang San's hidden weapons, and the poison was increasingly damaging his body.

Tang San was no different. He had also been struck several times by the Clear Sky Hammer and was injured. After all, whether in Soul Power or Martial Soul, Tang San held no advantage against the Clear Sky Hammer.

The Seventh Elder, watching Tang San's fighting style from above, saw that it was completely unlike the Clear Sky Sect's style of battle.

"Enough, stop!" the Second Elder said. "It was only a sparring match. Let's call it a draw."

Hearing the Second Elder's words, Tang Hu panted heavily and looked at him unwillingly. "Second Elder, I..."

The Second Elder waved his hand and ordered, "Tang San, quickly detoxify Tang Hu."

"Yes, Second Elder." Tang San immediately stepped forward and helped Tang Hu remove the poison.

Watching Tang San's fighting style, the Second Elder was somewhat appreciative. "Using poison may be somewhat dishonorable, but at such a young age, you possess this kind of strength. That is truly not bad."

At that moment, Tang Xiao spoke. "Alright, since the sparring match is over, the five elders have all seen Tang San's strength and talent. So, five elders, do you agree to let Tang San return to the Clear Sky Sect?"

The Seventh Elder immediately stepped forward in objection. "Sect Master, I'm afraid that would be inappropriate!"

Tang Xiao clasped his hands behind his back and said coldly, "What is inappropriate about it? No matter what, Clear Sky Sect blood runs through his veins."

The Seventh Elder said irritably, "Kid, didn't you want to challenge me just now? I'll give you the chance now. If you can last for the time it takes to burn one incense stick in this old man's hands, then this old man will permit you to acknowledge your ancestors and return to the sect."

"Enough, Seventh. There is no need for that." The Second Elder stepped forward. "You are a Titled Douluo. Is there any need to argue with a child?"

The Seventh Elder snorted coldly, while Tang San's expression became even uglier.

Now, Tang San no longer dared to arrogantly demand a challenge against the Seventh Elder. After his battle with Tang Hu, Tang San had consumed a great deal of Soul Power. At the same time, he had seen the strength of the Clear Sky Sect's disciples. Clear Sky Sect disciples with top-tier Tool Martial Souls were indeed a level stronger than ordinary Spirit Masters.

With the strongest Tool Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, he had already struggled so much against a mere level-58 Tang Hu. If he fought a Titled Douluo, it would be impossible for him to last even the time it took to burn one incense stick.

Tang San lowered his head, his eyes filled with killing intent as he thought, Damn it, just wait. I, Tang San, will repay this humiliation to you tenfold sooner or later.

The Seventh Elder had not only humiliated Tang San, but also insulted his mother. Yet Tang San did not have the strength to take revenge now. He could only endure it. Once he had the chance in the future, he would definitely settle this score with the Seventh Elder properly.

Now, Tang San only hoped that after returning to the Clear Sky Sect, he could learn its secret techniques. Although Tang Hao basically knew all of the Clear Sky Sect's secret techniques, Tang Hao believed that he could only teach them to Tang San after Tang San had acknowledged his ancestors and returned to the sect.

Before long, Tang San completed the ceremony of acknowledging his ancestors and returning to the sect. The Third Elder began to ask, "Tang San—"

At that moment, the Second Elder stepped forward and said, "Tang San, didn't you previously say that you wanted to atone for your father Tang Hao's sins? Fine. Then I will give you three requirements. If you can fulfill them, we will agree to let Tang Hao return to the sect."

Tang San cupped his fists and said, "I do not know what requirements the Second Elder has. If Tang San can accomplish them, I will certainly do my utmost."

The Second Elder clasped his hands behind his back, facing away from Tang San. "Your talent is excellent, even better than your father Tang Hao's. Your father Tang Hao became a Titled Douluo at the age of forty-four. For the first requirement, I want you to become a Titled Douluo before the age of forty."

Hearing this requirement, Tang San was very confident that, having consumed an Immortal Herb, he could become a Titled Douluo before turning forty.

"Second, since you know of the enmity between our Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall, I require you to take the head of a Titled Douluo from Spirit Hall in the future and bring it to the Clear Sky Sect to offer to the old Sect Master."

"As for the third requirement, you possess Twin Martial Souls. I require you to obtain at least one Hundred Thousand Year Spirit Ring. If you fulfill all three requirements, then we will agree to let your father Tang Hao return to the sect."

(End of Chapter)