The Three Upper Sects and Four Lower Sects? The Seven Great Sects? Spirit Hall Made Up Those Rankings for You to Play With

"Enough! Seventh Brother, watch your words. Control your temper."

The white-haired elder seated at the head of the hall spoke up and rebuked him.

The Seventh Elder must be Blazing Sun Douluo. Looks like a fight between us is fated.

Tang Si had guessed the man's identity long ago, but only now was he certain.

Ignoring Blazing Sun Douluo, Tang Si turned to the man who was clearly the First Elder. "First Elder, what must I do to return to the Clear Sky Sect?"

"Return to the Clear Sky Sect? In your dreams! Just because you're—"

"Seventh Elder!" Tang Xiao cut Blazing Sun Douluo off.

The First Elder said nothing. He exchanged glances with the other elders.

The Second Elder understood. Stroking his beard, he said, "Since you're Tang Hao's son, you should bear the consequences of his mistakes."

Tang Si retorted, "I don't believe my father was wrong to protect my mother!"

"But he killed Qian Xunji, and that brought disaster upon the Clear Sky Sect!" The Second Elder's brows drew tight. "Do you acknowledge that?"

"That, I acknowledge."

Tang Si's tone was calm.

However one looked at it, his parents' affairs had led to the Clear Sky Sect's calamity. What Tang Si disputed was how those events should be judged.

Nor did Tang Si reveal the true cause of Qian Xunji's death. There was no point. No one would believe him, and they would only ask how he knew.

"Good. At least you acknowledge it."

After a pause, the Second Elder continued, "The Clear Sky Sect's blood flows through your veins. We cannot deny that. But if you wish to return to your ancestors and your sect, we won't make it easy for you. Tang Hao sent you back alone, so I assume your talent isn't lacking?"

Tang