Relations Between the Sects

These two groups have different personnel compositions.

The Clear Sky Sect is small but highly skilled; among its several hundred members, there are many experts.

The Tang Sect has many members, but only a handful of true masters.

So the question arises: what exactly is the relationship between the Clear Sky Sect and the Tang Sect?

Are they brother sects? Or subordinate sects? Or are they actually one family?

This issue needs to be viewed from different perspectives.

In Tang San's era, the relationship between the two was very clear.

The Clear Sky Sect is the main branch, Tang Sect is a branch.

Tang San is the controller of the Clear Sky Sect and also the sect leader of the Tang Sect.

The elders of the Clear Sky Sect basically left the Tang Sect to its own devices, neither interfering nor providing much support.

After all, in the eyes of those old fogies, Hidden Weapon and the like are unorthodox and unsophisticated methods, not worthy of serious consideration.

Their Clear Sky Sect's orthodox weapon is the Clear Sky Hammer, specifically the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer. Hidden Weapon weapons are just for kids.

To put it bluntly, it means they look down on you.

But despite their disdain, the Tang Sect was ultimately founded by Tang San, so they couldn't really say anything.

After Tang San ascended to immortality, the relationship between the two became more complicated.

The Clear Sky Sect hid in the mountains, while the Tang Sect remained outside.

The two sides have basically lost contact and are each going their own way.

At first, things were fine, after all, Tang San's influence was still there, and both sides still had some lingering affection for each other.

It won't work in the long run.

The Clear Sky Sect felt that the Tang Sect was disappointing, as their excellent Hidden Weapon skills were getting worse and worse, making Tang San lose face.

The Tang Sect felt that the Clear Sky Sect was being unfair. They argued that since everyone was part of the Tang Family's business, the Haotian Sect was hiding in the mountains enjoying their retirement while they were left to face the elements and endure hardships without any support.

The two sides dislike each other, but because they share the same roots, they can't afford to break off relations.

This stalemate lasted for ten thousand years.

By the time of Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Clan, the relationship between the two sides had become even more distant.

Many of the young disciples of the Tang Sect were unaware of the existence of the Clear Sky Sect and believed that the Tang Sect had always been independent.

As for the Clear Sky Sect, they've probably almost forgotten about the Tang Sect. Anyway, the Tang Sect has declined so much that they can't be bothered to care.

It's ironic, really.

When Tang San established the Tang Sect, he took many good things from the Clear Sky Sect.

In a sense, the Tang Sect is a branch of the Clear Sky Sect, a branch that was separated from the Tang San and went its own way.

The one who was separated from the group struggled outside, and although he declined, at least he was still making a living in society.

The one from my own family, on the other hand, simply hid in the mountains and became a hermit, detached from worldly affairs.

Who is the rightful heir?

It's really hard to say.

Of course, these are all superficial.

What about behind the scenes? Does the Clear Sky Sect really ignore the Tang Sect?

I'm afraid not.

Think about it, the Tang Sect has been in decline for ten thousand years, so why hasn't it fallen?

With the Tang Sect's limited strength, any major power could easily swallow it up.

For ten thousand years, although the Tang Sect has been on a downward spiral, it has never been destroyed.

Is this normal?

This is not normal.

Could it be... that the Clear Sky Sect is secretly backing them up?

Although the two sides have little open contact, the Clear Sky Sect has been secretly protecting the Tang Sect.

After all, these are all Tang Family businesses; they can't just watch the Tang Sect get wiped out, can they?

If that's the case, then Tang San's plan becomes even more interesting.

In the Ming Dynasty, the Tang Sect was responsible for drawing enemy fire, establishing roots among the common people, and cultivating talent.

The Clear Sky Sect operates in the shadows, responsible for accumulating power, protecting its heritage, and providing backup in critical moments.

One is in the light, the other in the shadows; one is outside, the other inside; they cooperate and complement each other.

Even if one of them has a problem, the other will step in to ensure that the Tang Family's lineage will not be broken.

Unfortunately, man proposes, God disposes.

Tang San had foreseen everything, but he hadn't anticipated the Tang Sect's rapid decline, nor that the Clear Sky Sect would hide so thoroughly.

Ten thousand years have passed, and the visible and hidden wiring are almost rusted into scrap iron.

It remains to be seen whether Huo Yuhao's move will be able to revitalize these two lines of communication.

Furthermore, it remains to be seen what will happen when the Clear Sky Sect and the Tang Sect cross paths again.

Will they join hands and move forward together, or will they dislike each other?

Or perhaps... the Tang Sect Clan will merge into the Clear Sky Sect and return to its original home?

Who knows?

Anyway, these two sects are like blood relatives, inseparable even if their bones are broken.

Shrek Academy, by the cafeteria window.

Wang Dong'er gave a cold laugh.

The Tang Sect is the cradle of pawns, so what is the Clear Sky Sect? Is it a trump card? A killer move? Or a last resort?

Huo Yuhao is the core of the Tang Sect, so what role does the Clear Sky Sect play in this game?

Wang Dong'er closed her eyes and began to comb her hair.

The Tang Sect was responsible for putting Huo Yuhao in the spotlight, giving him status, power, and a stage.

What about the Clear Sky Sect?

Could it be... that he'll provide Huo Yuhao with the ultimate boost at a crucial moment?

For example, when Huo Yuhao was in mortal danger, did the powerful figures of the Clear Sky Sect come to his rescue?

Or perhaps, when Huo Yuhao needs a powerful backer, the Clear Sky Sect will step in to support him?

Or perhaps, Huo Yuhao will eventually inherit the Clear Sky Sect and become its new Clear Sky Sect leader?

The more Wang Dong'er thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

This kind of double or even triple insurance strategy is definitely Tang San's style.

Calculate all possibilities, prepare all possible escape routes, and ensure absolute safety.

"Everything is under control..."

Wang Dong'er muttered to herself, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

Yeah?

She wanted to see if her father would remain so calm when she, the chess piece, flipped the board.

Wang Dong'er opened her eyes and looked into the distance.

Is it the Clear Sky Sect?

A hidden chess piece concealed for ten thousand years, is it?

She waited, waiting for the day that piece would be placed.

Whether it will be an aid or a hindrance at that time remains to be seen.

Now let's talk in detail about what a mountain closure is.

What does "closing the mountain" mean? It means shutting down the gate, announcing that we're done playing, cutting ourselves off from the world, and telling no one to bother us.

In the ten thousand-year history of the Clear Sky Sect, there have been two large-scale closures of the mountain.

The first time was after the Tang Hao Incident.

Because they had offended the Spirit Hall, the elders slapped their foreheads and decided to seal off the mountain!

This seal remained closed for decades, only reopening when Tang San returned.

The second time was after Tang San ascended to immortality.

No one knows exactly which year it was sealed off, but by the time of the Peerless Tang Clan Sect, the Clear Sky Sect had already gone into hiding again, and had been hiding for thousands of years.

Besides these two large-scale closures of the mountains, there were countless smaller-scale "seclusions" in between.

For example, if a major war breaks out on the mainland, hide; if a powerful hostile force emerges, hide; if internal problems arise, hide again.

In short, their first reaction to a problem is not to solve it, but to hide away.

What kind of sect do you call this?

Where has the magnanimity of the world's number one sect gone? Where has the courage to face challenges head-on?

Everything is gone.

Of course, those who support the mountain closure have their reasons.

The phrases "keeping a low profile," "stockpiling strength," and "a wise man does not stand under a crumbling wall" sound very nice.

To put it bluntly, it's just cowardice.