Tang Hao's Defense Broken, Is the Haotian Sect's Strongest Combat Power Not Him?

Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Everyone witnessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect appearing on the list one after another.

"Bang--!"

Yu Yuanzhen slammed his palm against the armrest and rose to his feet, his face full of unwillingness as he roared:

"Good! Very good indeed! We are all part of the Upper Three Sects, yet they are both stepping all over us!"

"Especially this Clear Sky Sect; they were so severely crippled in the past, yet now they are advancing instead of retreating!"

Several elders shuddered, exchanged glances, and then smiled sinisterly:

"Sect Master, why get so angry? Neither of the Clear Sky Sect's representatives is Tang Chen, which means he is effectively dead!"

"Without Tang Chen, Martial Soul Hall no longer has any fear of the Clear Sky Sect. Sooner or later, they will raise an army to attack, and by then, we can sit back and reap the rewards!"

Hearing this, Yu Yuanzhen immediately felt much better.

People always said the Upper Three Sects should be of one mind, but the Clear Sky Sect simply didn't deserve it!

It was common knowledge that when the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, they abandoned their four affiliated clans.

If they allied with the Clear Sky Sect, they might end up abandoned just like those four clans.

Therefore, using the Clear Sky Sect as bait to hook the big fish that was Martial Soul Hall was a win-win situation.

"Boom--"

At this moment, a burst of power suddenly erupted from within Yu Luomian, who had been absorbing a spirit bone, drawing everyone's attention.

They were shocked to discover that after absorbing the spirit bone, he had successfully broken through the level 89 bottleneck and ascended to become a Titled Douluo!

"Big brother, I've broken through! Level 90!"

Yu Luomian stood up excitedly, but he quickly noticed the new rankings on the celestial screen.

The information regarding the Clear Sky Sect's six Titled Douluo was like ice water dousing his joy.

"Hahaha, congratulations, little brother!"

Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward happily, patted him on the shoulder, and laughed:

"Forget about these rankings for now. Big brother will take you to hunt for your spirit ring, let's go!"

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The atmosphere at the scene was so heavy it could almost be wrung out like water.

"Six Titled Douluo and they are only ranked thirteenth; Tang Chen really is gone."

Ning Fengzhi was the first to break the silence, shaking his head and sighing:

"The continent is truly about to change. I believe it won't be long before Martial Soul Hall raises an army to invade the Clear Sky Sect to avenge the death of Qian Xunji all those years ago."

Chen Xin nodded slowly, frowning as he asked:

"The Upper Three Sects are supposed to be of one mind. Should we offer our assistance when the time comes?"

Ning Fengzhi was stunned, falling into deep thought.

Back then, everyone believed Tang Chen was still alive, so the Clear Sky Sect wasn't facing life-or-death extinction, which was why he hadn't intervened.

But times were different now; if they didn't help this time, the Clear Sky Sect would truly be wiped off the map of the continent.

A moment later, Ning Fengzhi said slowly:

"We shall see what the attitude of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family is when the time comes. This is like a gamble; if we lose, we lose everything."

As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi's gaze shifted to Gu Rong, who was not far away absorbing a spirit bone.

He prayed in his heart that he would break through his bottleneck and increase his strength, giving the sect more confidence to deal with unknown risks.

Martial Soul City, Worship Hall.

The various titled elders were unable to accept the news that Tang Chen was dead.

Qing Luan was the first to speak, his voice filled with disbelief:

"How exactly did Tang Chen die? With his strength, no one in this world could threaten his life!"

Qian Daoliu stared at the celestial screen again and again, his heart churning; he found it difficult to accept this situation.

He and Tang Chen had fought their entire lives—competing for influence, deciding who was superior, and vying for a woman. They were rivals, but also close friends.

Yet, how could that guy have left before him? This left his mind in turmoil, filled with regret, melancholy, and an even deeper sense of emptiness.

"Sigh, the facts are right before our eyes; we have no choice but to believe it."

Qian Daoliu suppressed the waves in his heart and let out a heavy sigh.

The other titled elders nodded one after another, their faces full of regret.

The regret in Golden Crocodile's eyes lasted only for a fleeting moment before it suddenly turned sharp:

"In that case, shouldn't we finally settle the score for Ji'er's death once and for all?!"

Upon hearing this, hatred instantly surged in the eyes of the elders.

Like Qian Renxue, Qian Xunji had been watched over by them as he grew up; this grudge had to be avenged!

Qian Daoliu waved his hand with a guilty conscience, his tone carrying a hint of evasion:

"There is no need for us to step in personally. I believe Dong'er will handle it well."

Pope Palace.

Unaware of the true cause of Qian Xunji's death, Elder Ju and Elder Gui felt joy upon seeing the news.

"Congratulations, Your Holiness. Now that Tang Chen is dead, the Clear Sky Sect has lost its 'protective talisman.' We can finally avenge the former Pope!"

Ju Douluo Yue Guan and Gui Douluo Gui Mei bowed in unison, speaking with shared delight.

Bibi Dong's expression darkened, turning as gloomy as water, yet she feigned composure and said:

"Revenge is a matter of course, but the Clear Sky Sect's strength has grown rather than diminished. This matter requires careful deliberation to avoid letting others reap the benefits!"

As she spoke, her gaze drifted involuntarily toward the direction of the Worship Hall, a cold glint flashing in the depths of her eyes.

In her view, the only ones on the continent capable of threatening her now were those few old fogies.

Ju Douluo and Gui Douluo exchanged a glance, both seeing confusion in the other's eyes.

The Great Elder surely wanted to avenge his son as well, so why was the Pope guarding against him at a time like this?

Heaven Dou Empire, inside a tavern in a remote town.

Tang Hao, who was in the middle of a drinking binge, froze on the spot the moment he saw the sky screen.

The wine cup slipped from his grasp and shattered on the floor, the wine mingling with his tears.

"Grandfather... you... are you truly dead?!"

Tang Hao's heart-wrenching roar of agony exploded within the noisy tavern.

The weeping immediately drew the attention of the crowd, but it was quickly swallowed by their chatter:

"What is that guy raving about? Forget it, ignore him. What were you saying just now?"

"I was asking, what about Tang Hao, the one from the Clear Sky Sect who hammered the Pope to death? Why didn't he make the list as the representative of their greatest combat power?"

"Bah, if he isn't dead, then he must have been surpassed by Tang Xiao. Whatever, let's drink! Cheers, cheers!"

Hearing the discussion, Tang Hao's heart sank into a cold, chaotic void.

Within the Clear Sky Sect, he was the strongest after his grandfather. If his grandfather didn't make the list, it should have been him.

But how could Tang Xiao be the one on the list receiving rewards? In just a few short years, had he really been surpassed by Tang Xiao?

"I have mastered all the Clear Sky secret techniques and possess a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring; how could I be inferior to Tang Xiao? This list is nothing but a farce!"

Tang Hao panted like an ox as he slammed the table and stood up, cursing in frustration.

Yet to the people in the tavern, he was just a drunkard throwing a tantrum.

It was fortunate that the sky screen did not care to bother with an ant like him; otherwise, his actions would have cost him his life a hundred times over!

Suotuo City, Shrek Academy.

"The Clear Sky Sect now boasts six Title Douluos, and they're only third from the bottom?!"

Flender and the others knew almost nothing about Tang Chen, so their focus was naturally different from that of the major powers.

Seeing the ranking of the Clear Sky Sect announced on the sky screen, they were all stunned. Was this ranking wrong?

Yu Xiaogang was drawn to the striking evaluation of the Clear Sky Sect and burst into loud laughter:

"Look at this! The sky screen actually claims the Clear Sky Hammer spirit isn't top-tier and that it's only strong because of the sect's inherited secret techniques? How ridiculous! I told you all this was a farce, and now everyone believes me, right!"

Zhao Wuji and Flender exchanged a look, their hearts filled with deep skepticism toward the sky screen.

They had witnessed the power of Tang Hao's Clear Sky Hammer, especially Zhao Wuji, who had been beaten black and blue for an entire night.

To say now that the Clear Sky Hammer only qualified as a top-tier spirit because of secret techniques was nothing short of a blatant lie!

However, at this moment, Zhu Zhuqing's cold voice suddenly rang out, instantly cutting off Yu Xiaogang's triumphant laughter.

"Isn't it true? According to common knowledge on the continent, the powerful wielders of the Clear Sky Hammer throughout history never used spirit skills, but instead relied entirely on secret techniques!"