Everything had started because of Tang Hao.
Seeing that the newcomer was only a Soul Grandmaster, Tang Xiao hurriedly reined in his Soul Power, afraid he might accidentally hurt them.
"Stop at once! In the Sect Master's name, I order you to leave this room!"
However, the Soul Grandmasters didn't stop. Instead, they stared fixedly at Tang Hao.
"Sect Master, my parents both died because of that traitor Tang Hao. Now our Enemy is right in front of us. How can you expect me to stay calm?"
"Disobeying the Sect Master's orders is disloyal, but failing to avenge our parents is unfilial. Does the Sect Master want us to become disloyal and unfilial people?"
"Sect Master, if you hand that traitor Tang Hao over to us, you'll still be the Sect Master we respect!"
Their voices rang out with conviction, each word cutting to the heart.
Seventh Elder had coached them to say all this beforehand, but it was also the truth.
Their goal was to force Tang Xiao to back down.
Sure enough, Tang Xiao trembled when he heard them.
His gaze turned to a blade as he glared at Seventh Elder.
Seventh Elder didn't yield. He met Tang Xiao's eyes, utterly unafraid of the murderous look in them.
"Seventh Elder, what exactly are you trying to do? You've incited them to say such things. Are you trying to stir up chaos within the sect?"
"Hmph! Nonsense?" Seventh Elder sneered, clenching his fists. "Their family members all died because of Tang Hao. What's wrong with seeking revenge?"
Tang Xiao was momentarily speechless. He looked at the hateful eyes behind Seventh Elder and felt overwhelmed with guilt.
As the Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect, he knew better than anyone how much these disciples hated Tang Hao.
But Tang