How the Lower Four Sects felt was of no concern to Xiao Chenlong. A sect without even a single Titled Douluo had no right to stir up any trouble.
At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi sighed as he read the newspaper.
"Alas, now that things have reached this point, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can only follow Spirit Hall down this path to the bitter end."
"Spirit Hall's foundations truly are deep. There's no denying that."
After learning the full course of Clear Sky Sect Destruction from Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo was completely convinced as well.
"In truth, the most terrifying one is His Highness the Saint Son. Spirit Hall's transformation began when he became the Holy Son...
"The Plan to Destroy Clear Sky Sect was also designed by him. Everyone else was merely carrying it out.
"If I'm not mistaken, he has also devised plans to Destroy Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family and our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Old Sword Man, are you saying that if we had rejected Spirit Hall's proposal back then, we would have ended up like Clear Sky Sect?"
"Ahem, enough of that for now. Where's Rongrong? Tell her to stop playing around and go study properly with her Teacher."
The only thing Ning Fengzhi could think of now was to use Ning Rongrong to build a good relationship with Xiao Chenlong.
Although Ning Rongrong was unwilling, she was still sent to Spirit Hall. Since Xiao Chenlong had agreed to take Ning Rongrong as his student, he would naturally teach her well. The only problem was what to teach her.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a mature cultivation system tailored to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit. As long as Ning Rongrong followed it step by step, there would be no problem with her cultivation.
Under Xiao Chenlong's gaze, Ning Rongrong's heart pounded wildly.
Of course, this was not the feeling of having her heart stirred. She was genuinely afraid.
"Are you afraid? There's no need to be. As long as you behave, I can be a very kind and approachable Teacher."
"Yes, Teacher. I'm not afraid, absolutely not."
"Mm. Then go cultivate on your own. If you encounter any problems, you can come ask me."
"Yes, Teacher."
As though granted amnesty, Ning Rongrong ran off to cultivate nearby.
She had dared to slack off in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but here with Xiao Chenlong, she could not even bring herself to entertain the thought.
Watching Ning Rongrong cultivate seriously, Xiao Chenlong suddenly thought of the Mysterious Heaven Skill.
"The Mysterious Heaven Skill should be more efficient than the Meditation Method currently used on Douluo Continent. I can let Ning Rongrong switch to it and give it a try."
That way, he could also teach her the Tang Sect Secret Art. If she met Tang San in the future, that would be interesting.
Of course, the premise was that Ning Rongrong could learn it. Mysterious Jade Hand and Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track were relatively easy to learn, but Purple Demon Eyes still required talent.
Returning to Tang San and Tang Hao, Tang Hao had survived the catastrophe, but the poison in his body had gone dormant, preventing him from fully unleashing his Soul Power. Otherwise, if the poison flared up again, he would certainly die.
"Father, what should we do now?"
"Ahem, damn Spirit Hall! We must avenge this grievance, ahem!"
"Father, don't get worked up. Your health is more important right now."
"Ahem, it's fine. I won't die. First, find your Uncle and the others' bodies and bury them. We can't leave them exposed in the wilderness."
"Yes, I'll go look for them now."
Tang San used Purple Demon Eyes to search through the snow, but everyone knew that looking at things in snowy terrain was extremely damaging to the eyes.
After Tang San found Tang Xiao and the Five Elders of Clear Sky Sect, his eyes were also burning with pain.
"Is this the aftereffect of overusing Purple Demon Eyes? My Purple Demon Eyes are still at too low a level. I need to take it easy."
By then, Tang Hao had already dug a pit and buried Tang Xiao and the five Elders.
He then erected gravestones for all six of them. After finishing everything, he pulled Tang San over and kowtowed three times toward the buried members of Clear Sky Sect.
"Clear Sky Sect Ancestors above, today Clear Sky Sect has suffered this great calamity. This unfilial descendant, Tang Hao, swears here with his son Tang San: if we do not avenge this grievance, we swear we will not be human!"
Tang San also shouted along with Tang Hao, "If we do not avenge this grievance, we swear we will not be human!"
After saying those grand words, Tang San asked again, "Father, where can we go now?"
That question truly stumped Tang Hao. Clear Sky Sect was gone. They were homeless dogs now, so where else could they go?
Go seek refuge at Moonlight Pavilion? Impossible. Moonlight Pavilion was in Heaven Dou City, which would be walking straight into a trap. Besides, it was uncertain whether Moonlight Pavilion even still existed.
Go to the City of Slaughter? Tang San was still too young, and his strength was far from sufficient. He would not survive there.
After thinking for a while, Tang Hao finally thought of a place.
"Come with me. No one can find us there, and it is also a good place for you to cultivate."
Tang San did not know what place Tang Hao meant, so he could only follow obediently.
Over in Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong had already switched to cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Skill. Through her practice, the Mysterious Heaven Skill was indeed more efficient than the Meditation Method.
However, it was not much more efficient. After all, in the Original Plot, Tang San had cultivated the Mysterious Heaven Skill without creating a qualitative gap between himself and the other geniuses.
Moreover, Xiao Chenlong had somewhat underestimated Ning Rongrong's talent. She truly was a genius, and she could quickly master the Tang Sect Secret Art as well.
Ning Rongrong's poor performance in the Original Plot was largely because she had been spoiled.
This was actually quite puzzling. Since Ning Fengzhi intended for Ning Rongrong to become his successor, he should not have indulged her so much.
What sect successor was raised through pampering? Wouldn't that make it easy to spoil her into uselessness?
Xiao Chenlong could not be bothered to concern himself with that. Since Ning Rongrong was now in his hands, slacking off and being indulged were out of the question.
If she misbehaved, Xiao Chenlong would not even need to act personally. The Shadow Ninja would teach her how to be a good student.
That day, Duke Youming of the Star Luo Empire, along with Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun, also arrived in Heaven Dou City.
This was Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun's first time in Heaven Dou City. Seeing the city's appearance, Dai Weisi was dismissive.
"This capital of the Heaven Dou Empire is far less prosperous than Star Luo City."
Zhu Zhuyun echoed him.
"Exactly. Why did we have to come all this way? I'm exhausted."
For people of Douluo Continent, long-distance travel mainly relied on horse-drawn carriages. The hardship of the journey was unavoidable, even for a Prince.
"First Prince, Your Majesty gave instructions. Please keep them in mind."
Duke Youming had no choice but to remind Dai Weisi. He did not want Dai Weisi's loose tongue to bring about unnecessary trouble.
Duke Youming knew that this discussion concerning the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament involved not only the Heaven Dou Empire, but Spirit Hall as well.
Spirit Hall had only recently led the destruction of Clear Sky Sect. At a time like this, they absolutely could not offend Spirit Hall.
"Yes, this Prince understands. Stop nagging and hurry up."
Duke Youming shook his head, then looked toward his daughter.
Zhu Zhuyun also understood what he meant. He wanted her to keep an eye on Dai Weisi, and she could only do her best.
After learning that the people from the Star Luo Empire had arrived in Heaven Dou City, Xiao Chenlong had "Xue Ye" arrange a meeting at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace the next day.
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