Pressure on Clear Sky Sect

Yu Xiaogang divided his future fame in the spirit master world into two aspects: strength and theory. For theory, he hoped a genius would emerge to prove his work; as for strength, he knew he couldn't achieve it, so he could only treat Tang Hao as an idol. He fantasized about replacing Tang Hao, imagining himself as the one smashing Qian Xunji with a hammer, trampling him underfoot, and rising to fame across the spirit master world.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Seven Treasure Hall.

In the center of the hall stood a carved wooden chair on the dais. Embedded in the backrest was a massive piece of jade, emitting a faint, verdant glow. It was warm and moist to the touch—a piece of top-tier warm jade!

Seated on the chair was a young man with a face as refined as polished jade and an elegant temperament, dressed in a pristine white robe.

This young man was Ning Fengzhi, the current Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

To his left and right sat two more carved wooden chairs occupied by two elders. One was over two meters tall with a massive frame, though his face was remarkably ugly and his forehead was nearly bald.

The other was the complete opposite: dressed in white robes with meticulously groomed white hair, he was strikingly handsome with skin as rosy and smooth as an infant's.

These two were the pillars of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the two great guardian Douluos: Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.

Ning Fengzhi sighed, "Tang Hao is truly a peak that the younger generation finds difficult to surpass. To break through to Title Douluo at forty-four and defeat three Title Douluos, including Qian Xunji—I truly wonder how he managed it?"

"The Clear Sky Hammer has shocked the continent once again, and the Clear Sky Sect is set to soar."

Bone Douluo also sighed, "In the blink of an eye, Tang Hao has surpassed this old man."

"Fengzhi, Martial Soul Hall has suffered such a massive blow at Tang Hao's hands. Will they now turn their sights toward the Clear Sky Sect...?"

Bone Douluo frowned slightly, feeling uneasy about the future situation on the continent.

Sword Douluo remained silent; as long as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was safe, he cared little for the power struggles of the continent.

He sighed inwardly. If Tang Hao had surpassed Bone Douluo, had he not also surpassed him, who was evenly matched with Bone Douluo? Ever since Tang Chen rose to prominence, the title of the world's number one tool martial soul had been snatched away from the Seven Kill Sword by the Clear Sky Hammer. As the successor of the Seven Kill Sword and the current Sword Douluo, it was his duty to restore the Seven Kill Sword to its rightful place.

But looking at the talent and combat power Tang Hao had displayed, he knew he would never have that chance in this lifetime.

"I don't think so, Uncle Bone," Ning Fengzhi smiled. "According to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's investigations, the battle between Tang Hao and Martial Soul Hall was over a supreme treasure. While we don't yet know what this treasure is, the result is clear: Tang Hao won."

"As long as Qian Xunji is still alive, Martial Soul Hall won't be shameless enough to attack the Clear Sky Sect. Otherwise, their reputation as the holy land of spirit masters would become a complete joke. I believe Tang Hao will know where to draw the line."

At the Clear Sky Sect, after receiving the news, the entire sect was filled with laughter and cheers. The disciples who worshipped Tang Hao were so excited they felt as if their lungs might burst from laughing.

Among the four single-attribute clans, the Strength Clan.

Upon hearing that Tang Hao had broken through to Title Douluo, smashed the Pope, and gained fame across the continent, Tai Tan burst into tears of joy.

"Master, this old servant knew that one day you would make a name for yourself across the continent. I knew my choice to acknowledge you as master was not wrong. One day, you will surely reach the realm of the old sect master, or even surpass him!"

Behind him, the members of the Strength Clan felt a surge of pride.

Originally, when Tai Tan acknowledged Tang Hao as master and pledged the entire clan to his service, there had been some grumbling, as Tang Hao was only a Spirit Emperor at the time and his future was uncertain. Now, it seemed the clan leader had truly possessed a keen eye.

Tai Long said excitedly, "Grandfather, when I grow up, I want to be like Master—to be famous across the continent and become a man who stands tall between heaven and earth."

Tai Tan patted Tai Long's head and said, "You have ambition, grandson, but a man like Master appears perhaps once in a century. We of the Strength Clan need only serve him well and become the foundation upon which he shines even brighter."

Inside the Clear Sky Hall.

The current Sect Master, Tang Zhen, along with the six elders of the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Xiao, were gathered together.

Tang Lie slapped his thigh and said, "Little Hao has done well! He's really brought honor to our Clear Sky Sect and the Clear Sky Hammer. Qian Xunji and his Angel martial soul—what are they? They call themselves the number one martial soul on the continent? Compared to our Clear Sky Hammer, they aren't even fit to carry our shoes!"

"Exactly! Qian Daoliu was defeated by our Great Uncle Tang Chen, and Qian Xunji was sent scurrying away by Little Hao. Compared to our Clear Sky Hammer, the Six-Winged Angel is nothing!" another elder echoed.

Tang Zhen, who was already terminally ill and haggard, felt his spirits lift upon hearing the news. His face regained some color as he said with relief and pride, "It is all thanks to Hao'er. He has brought fame to our Clear Sky Sect once again, attracting civilian spirit masters to join us. We have gained five hundred new disciples, and the number is still growing."

"With Hao'er being so capable, even after I pass, the Clear Sky Sect will continue to grow and soar."

In contrast to the excitement of Tang Zhen and the six elders, Tang Xiao's face was etched with unconcealable grief and hatred.

While the Clear Sky Sect had publicly announced Tang Hao's expulsion, the two sides had remained in contact. Through the messages Tang Hao sent, he learned that Ah Yin had been forced by Martial Soul Hall to sacrifice herself, becoming Tang Hao's hundred-thousand-year spirit ring and helping him break through to Title Douluo.

During his travels on the continent, he and Tang Hao had both fallen in love with Ah Yin. Although she chose Tang Hao, he had kept that love buried in his heart, deciding to remain unmarried for her sake.

Ah Yin, his "third sister" and the woman he loved most in his life, had been forced to her death by Martial Soul Hall. The depth of his grief and hatred for them could be imagined.

Tang Zhen saw through Tang Xiao's thoughts at a glance. "Xiao'er, I know both you and Hao'er loved that hundred-thousand-year transformed spirit beast. You haven't broken through to Title Douluo yet; even if you wanted to avenge her, you lack the strength."

"Hao'er defeated Qian Xunji, but Martial Soul Hall still has Qian Daoliu. With your father's whereabouts unknown, we cannot afford to offend Martial Soul Hall right now. We cannot publicly welcome Hao'er back, so the position of the next sect master must fall to you."

Regarding the love between human and beast, Tang Zhen's views were the same as the six elders—he found it hard to accept—but he was helpless against the infatuation of his two talented sons. The Blue Silver Emperor sacrificing herself for Tang Hao, granting him a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring, was a "happy ending" in his eyes, as it had been put to good use.

He encouraged Tang Xiao, effectively squeezing the last bit of value out of the Blue Silver Emperor to push Tang Xiao to cultivate harder and increase his strength.

A fierce fire of vengeance burned in Tang Xiao's eyes. "Father, I will cultivate diligently, break through to the Title Douluo realm, take over as sect master, and vigorously develop the Clear Sky Sect. In the future, I will join Little Brother in destroying Martial Soul Hall and avenging Ah Yin!"

Suddenly, ten terrifying auras descended upon the Clear Sky Sect. The laughter and cheers that had filled the sect were instantly silenced.