Is This... Also Part of the Plan?

Let's compare it to the Tang Sect.

Although the Tang Sect has also declined, at least they have continued to operate outside and interact with various forces on the mainland.

Although it has declined, it's still trying to maintain its presence.

The Clear Sky Sect, on the other hand, simply disappeared, and remained so for thousands of years.

Anyone who didn't know better would think your sect had been wiped out.

Of course, the Clear Sky Sect wasn't completely silent either.

Every few hundred years, one or two disciples of the Clear Sky Sect would come out for a stroll, brandish the Clear Sky Hammer, and tell everyone, "We're still here," before retreating back inside.

It's like a zombie coming back to life.

These disciples who come out for a stroll are generally quite talented, and at least they can make a name for themselves on the continent.

But that's all; no one can replicate Tang San's former glory.

To put it bluntly, they're just trying to make their presence known so that everyone won't forget about the Clear Sky Sect.

Then, after finishing, I went back to squatting.

What do you think they're after?

Want peace and quiet? Then just disband the sect, that would be even more peaceful.

For the sake of saving face? What good is face if you hide in the mountains and never come out?

Is this how things are passed down? If it's just passed down from one person to another, working in isolation, what kind of innovation can that possibly produce?

Ten thousand years have passed, and the Clear Sky Sect's Martial Soul is still the Clear Sky Hammer, and its cultivation technique is still the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer. There's nothing new about it.

Living off past glories for ten thousand years, that's quite something.

At least the Tang Sect knows how to improve their Hidden Weapon and research Soul Tool, but the Clear Sky Sect just keeps swinging hammers.

No wonder it's been declining.

Times are changing; Soul Tool have even come out. You guys are still clinging to hammers. How can you not be outdated?

Of course, even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.

Even if the Clear Sky Sect has declined, it still has a foundation. There are definitely still a few Titled Douluo- level experts in the sect.

The various inherited Soul Bone and sect-protecting treasures should still be there.

If pushed to the limit, they could unleash their full power and shake the continent.

But the problem is, they don't dare.

They just wanted to quietly hide in the mountains, guarding the meager inheritance left by their ancestors, and just get by day by day.

They had long forgotten about being the number one sect in the world and the glory of Haotian.

If Tang Chen knew that the sect he built with his own hands had become like this, he would probably be so angry he'd come back to life.

But there's nothing we can do; that's just how the Clear Sky Sect is.

A sect that's used to hiding in the background, used to relying on geniuses to prolong its existence, and used to living off its past achievements.

You can call them cowardly, but you can't deny that they do live a long time.

Ten thousand years have passed. Countless sects have risen and fallen, countless forces have vanished into thin air. Only the Clear Sky Sect, though it has always remained hidden, has always been there. Whether this is an advantage or a disadvantage is unknown.

Sun Moon Imperial Soul Academy, Female Dormitory.

A cold smile curled at the corner of Ju Zi's lips.

"The Clear Sky Sect? They're nothing but a bunch of cowards."

She had long heard of the Clear Sky Sect's reputation and knew how glorious the sect had once been.

But in her view, a sect that dares not face the world directly is nothing but a thing of the past, no matter how glorious it may be.

"They always run away from trouble; they've been like this for ten thousand years."

Ju Zi shook her head, her eyes full of disdain. "No wonder it's declining more and more."

What she despises most is this kind of power that has a name but no responsibility.

The Clear Sky Sect, despite its millennia-long history, only knows how to hide in the mountains and play dead.

"What do you mean by the number one sect in the world? It's all a lie."

Having discussed so much history, what exactly is the situation with the Clear Sky Sect in the era of the Peerless Tang Clan Sect?

To use a flattering phrase, they are mysterious and unpredictable.

No one knows exactly where the Clear Sky Sect is located, no one knows how many people are in the Clear Sky Sect, and no one knows who the current sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect is.

Everyone knows only one thing: the Clear Sky Sect still exists.

Why am I so sure? Because every so often, disciples of the Clear Sky Sect will travel across the continent.

These disciples share a common characteristic: they are strong, arrogant, and taciturn.

They'd come out for a stroll, get into a few fights, and then disappear; nobody knew where they went.

But no matter what, the strength of the Clear Sky Sect is beyond doubt.

The most terrifying thing about the Clear Sky Sect is that you never know how many trump cards they have up their sleeve.

Like a depth charge, it lies quietly at the bottom of the water, unnoticed by anyone.

But if you actually blew it up, it would be terrifying.

Of course, these are all just outsiders' speculations.

What the real Clear Sky Sect is like might be a bit disillusioning to tell you.

The real Clear Sky Sect is a large, family-style sect, nestled deep in a mountain, living a life of seclusion.

The sect may not have many members, but their quality is exceptional. There are plenty of Soul Saint and above, quite a few Soul Douluo, and while there aren't many Titled Douluo, there are at least a dozen, as well as a few Super Douluo.

This setup would definitely be considered top-tier by any sect outside of the sect.

Moreover, it has a very solid foundation, accumulated over ten thousand years, with all sorts of rare and precious materials, Soul Bone, and secret manuals piled up to the brim.

The sect disciples have ample cultivation resources and don't need to worry about them at all.

Therefore, disciples of the Clear Sky Sect, as long as their talent is not too bad, can basically cultivate to a very high level.

There was no other way; the resources had already been piled up.

So here's the question: with such formidable strength, why doesn't the Clear Sky Sect emerge to contend for supremacy on the continent? Why do they keep hiding?

This involves the ancestral precepts of the Clear Sky Sect.

What ancestral precepts?

Keep a low profile, be patient, and avoid getting involved in conflicts on the mainland.

The descendants of the Clear Sky Sect are not allowed to leave the mountain easily; they should focus on cultivation and wait for the right opportunity.

As for what timing they're waiting for, nobody knows.

Some say it's waiting for the next Tang San- style genius to appear; others say it's waiting for the Divine Realm to summon them.

There are many conflicting opinions, and none of them are conclusive.

But whatever they were waiting for, the disciples of the Clear Sky Sect did indeed strictly adhere to this ancestral precept.

For ten thousand years, no matter what happened on the mainland, whether it was the invasion of the Sun Moon Empire or the rampage of the Holy Spirit Cult, the Clear Sky Sect has always remained hidden in the mountains, unmoved.

To put it nicely, it's called composure; to put it bluntly, it's called apathy.

The mainland is practically in chaos, and you're still stuck in the mountains? Is that appropriate?

Of course, they may have their own considerations.

After all, the Clear Sky Sect has few members and cannot withstand much damage. If they are all wiped out once they get involved in the conflicts on the continent, their lineage will be broken.

Better safe than sorry.

But then again, you've been so cautious for ten thousand years, and you haven't grown stronger at all.

Instead, they are becoming increasingly shrinking, conservative, and inconspicuous.

If we keep hiding like this, in another ten thousand years, probably no one will remember the Clear Sky Sect anymore.

And think about it carefully, why would the ancestors of a sect leave behind such an ancestral precept?

Is it really to protect the sect?

Or is it that... the Clear Sky Sect itself is a pawn he has planted, a hidden pawn that will not be used unless absolutely necessary?

The Tang Sect operates in the open, while the Clear Sky Sect operates in the shadows.

The Tang Sect was responsible for establishing itself, developing, and cultivating talent on the mainland, while the Clear Sky Sect was responsible for secretly accumulating strength and waiting for the right opportunity.