The Advantage Is Ours!
"Four Element Families?" Tang San wasn't very knowledgeable. He had never heard of the Strength Clan, nor did he know which Four Element Families. He also knew very little about what happened back then. Following his principle of asking questions when he didn't understand, he asked curiously, "Elders, what is the connection between this Four Element Families and my father? Why do you say to start with the patriarch of the Strength Clan?"
"The patriarch of the Strength Clan is named Tai Tan, and he had a very good relationship with your father." Tang Xiao readily admitted to the past. "You don't know, but the position I'm sitting in now should have been your father's. If your father hadn't severed ties with the Clear Sky Sect back then, he would be the current Clear Sky Sect leader. In fact, you can tell from his title; his title is Clear Sky. In the Clear Sky Sect, only the strongest are qualified to use this title. Tang Chen, the ancestor who single-handedly propelled the Clear Sky Sect to its peak, also used this title. Gradually, this title became the default understanding: only the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect can use it!"
Tang San looked at his father Tang Hao, in surprise.
The other elders also remained silent.
They were very disappointed by Tang Hao's stupidity.
But they will not deny an established fact.
"So, the patriarch of the Strength Clan was actually a follower of your father." Tang Xiao continued, explaining the relationship between the Strength Clan and the Clear Sky Sect to Tang San: "Before the Clear Sky Sect closed its gates, it was the number one sect in the world, with a large number of Soul Master factions under it. Over time, the Four Single-Attribute Clans emerged."
"These Four Single-Attribute Clans, or simply the Four Element Families..." The Fourth Elder added some details to make it easier for Tang San to understand, "The names of these four families are: the Strength Clan, the Defense Clan, the Speed Clan, and the Breaking Clan. The patriarchs of all four clans are Soul Douluo. The Strength Clan's Martial Soul is the Great Strength Gorilla, specializing in forging; the Defense Clan's martial Martial Soul is the Plate Armor Giant Rhinoceros, specializing in construction; the Speed Clan's Martial Soul is the Needletail Swift, specializing in reconnaissance; and the Breaking Clan's martial Martial Soul is the Soul Breaking Spear, specializing in medicine making. In terms of bloodline, the Speed Clan is closest to the Clear Sky Sect. Your grandmother, who is also your father's mother, is the eldest daughter of the Speed Clan. She has two sons and one daughter, namely your father, your uncle, and your aunt who lives far away in Heaven Dou City. However, considering the difficulty of persuasion, it is better to start with the Strength Clan."
"The problem is..." Tang Hao's face darkened, his tone filled with hostility. "Back then, when the Spirit Hall was hunting me down, I already said that I, Tang Hao, would take full responsibility for whatever consequences I faced. It's understandable that the Clear Sky Sect closed its gates and didn't emerge, but why abandon the four elemental sects below it?"
"Are you trying to interrogate me?" The Third Elder frowned, somewhat displeased. "Back then, the former sect leader stepped down early to protect your life and safety, intending for you to succeed him. If the Spirit Hall dared to pursue you again, it would be tantamount to making an enemy of the Clear Sky Sect. The Clear Sky Sect would not hand over its sect leader to the Spirit Hall for judgment, much less hand over the sect leader's wife and children in exchange for peace. Who could have imagined that you would take matters into your own hands and sever ties with the Clear Sky Sect? The former sect leader was so angered by you that he fell seriously ill and passed away. At that time, your elder brother had not yet become a Title Douluo, and the entire sect was just a few old bones like us holding it together. Because of your actions, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were forced to break their alliance with our Clear Sky Sect. Without abandoning the Four Element Families, how could the Clear Sky Sect avoid disaster?"
"Alright!" Tang San, who prided himself on being a filial son, couldn't stand anyone criticizing his father Tang Hao. "Elders, I understand what you mean. In the end, it's about summoning these four families who harbor resentment towards the Clear Sky Sect back. It's only because the Strength Clan has a good relationship with my father that I'm asking him to do it."
Tang Xiao: "???"
Second Elder: "???"
Third Elder: "???"
The other elders. "???"
That's true, but when you put it that way, it sounds like we forced Tang Hao to go, rather than Tang Hao redeeming himself through meritorious service.
The essence is to make Tang Hao atone for his crimes by performing meritorious service!
To put it more bluntly, Tang Hao should atone for his sins!
We're not asking Tang Hao to pay the price for our decision!
Fortunately, Tang San was only a bit harsh in his words. As long as he didn't think the elders present deserved to die, it meant he wasn't truly angry. "As the saying goes, 'The son pays for the father's debts.' Since the elders have made this request, in order to wipe away my father's mistakes, I will accept this task. I will persuade the Four Element Families to return to the Clear Sky Sect. What do you elders think?"
Tang Xiao was completely numb.
The elders of the Clear Sky Sect were also dumbfounded.
Even Yu Xiaogang turned grayish-white.
Although it's still the same matter, whether you go to persuade the Four Element Families to return or Tang Hao goes to persuade the four- Four Element Families Four Element Families to return, the difference lies in your and Tang Hao's identities!
If you successfully persuade the Four Element Families to return, it will be a great achievement, effectively enhancing your reputation among the younger generation of the Clear Sky Sect. It will also make those troublemakers among the younger generation more willing to listen to you. In addition, it will increase your credibility in future tasks. If you continue to accumulate in this way, one day you will be able to gain the trust of everyone in the Clear Sky Sect and jointly elect you as the Clear Sky Sect leader!
Sending Tang Hao would provide him with a legitimate reason to return to the Clear Sky Sect if successful. Only in this way could he gain the approval of everyone in the Clear Sky Sect Clear Sky Sect and demonstrate his determination and sincerity through this achievement, thus gaining their complete acceptance.
The saying "the son pays for the father's debts" does exist.
But you really can't repay this kind of debt.
Your insistence on repayment is actually harming your father.
However, Tang San's peculiar thought process successfully aligned with Tang Hao's, leaving Tang Hao deeply moved. Amidst the bewildered gazes of Tang Xiao and the others, Tang Hao even joined Tang San in making a solemn pledge. "Let Xiao San come with me; it will broaden his horizons... I, Tang Hao, guarantee that I will lead the Four Element Families back to the sect. If I fail, I am willing to accept any punishment. I hope you elders will trust me one more time; this time, I will not let you down again!"
Tang Hao has already made his point so clear.
What else could Tang Xiao and the elders say?
"Third Elder, Fourth Elder..." Considering Tang San was the future God Trial Taker, Tang Xiao still took precautions, fearing that the one-armed Tang Hao would be targeted by the Spirit Hall, and even more so that Tang San would be killed by the Spirit Hall: "You two, accompany Brother Hao and Little San to the Four Element Families. The Four Element Families are located within the Heaven Dou Empire, which is an area controlled by the Spirit Hall, so remember to be careful; Fifth Elder, go to the Vast Sea City area and find a large ship that can sail out to sea. Once Little San returns, prepare to set sail for Poseidon Island; I will handle the communication with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. As for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Grandmaster, I'll leave that to you. Any questions?"
"No problem!"
Yu Xiaogang proudly stood up and answered.
The other elders also stood up and nodded.
It means there's no problem.
"Then let's get ready!" Tang Xiao stuck a deadly banner on his back. "Although the Heaven Dou Empire has been occupied by the Spirit Hall, all the Soul Master in the world are still on our side. The advantage is in our hands!"