"So what if it is?!"
His face flushed red under Ning Rongrong's questioning, Yu Xiaogang stubbornly retorted:
"Does the Sky Screen being right necessarily mean this Grandmaster's deductions are wrong?"
"What if heaven-and-earth Soul Rings really can also be formed by condensing the Soul Power of heaven and earth?!"
Ning Rongrong found his words laughable:
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Our 'Grandmaster' really does have a stubborn mouth! You can even call black white. Did you bluster your way into that 'Grandmaster' title too?!"
Beside her, Zhu Zhuqing also nodded slightly, her face full of contempt.
Never in her life had she met anyone so utterly shameless!
Yu Xiaogang's chest heaved as her words choked him, and he was about to explode.
Not wanting his teacher to be embarrassed, Tang San stepped in to defuse the situation, interrupting:
"Teacher, which side do you think will win the upcoming third round, the Original Future's Most Glorious Moment?"
Yu Xiaogang froze, then the might of Tang San's father instantly flashed through his mind, and he answered without hesitation:
"Our Anime World, naturally! Although our foundations and combat strength truly fall short of theirs, we won't necessarily lose when it comes to glorious moments!"
As soon as he finished, Flender and Zhao Wuji nodded in agreement.
They couldn't have said before, but for this glorious moment, they were certain it would be their world!
After all, they had witnessed Tang Hao's might, instantly defeating three Titled Douluo above his level!
He had only just become a Titled Douluo when he instantly defeated Ju, Gui, and Qian Xunji, all above level ninety. Who could rival him?!
Did anyone in the Manga World's Clear Sky Sect have a feat like that?!
"Heh."
Ning Rongrong laughed, shaking her head:
"The Manga World's Clear Sky Sect even has a near-divine Mountain-Protection Grand Formation, and their seven-man combined strength rivals Level 98. You could know the outcome with your eyes closed, couldn't you? Some people really are ignorant. They can even get the answers wrong on an open-book exam!"
Challenged again, Yu Xiaogang immediately grew agitated and sharply raised his voice:
"Absurd! Who says stronger foundations and combat strength necessarily mean a more impressive glorious moment?!"
"Throughout history, how many insignificant commoners have risen to surpass princes and generals? Examples of the weak defeating the strong are everywhere!"
"To quote this Grandmaster's famous words, 'There are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters'! Victory and defeat have never been determined by strength on paper!"
Ning Rongrong laughed in exasperation, no longer inclined to say more:
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Still so stubborn. Just wait and see the result!"
Meanwhile, in the distance.
Atop the crown of a towering tree.
Tang Hao watched the Sky Screen, his face full of defiance.
The Manga World's Clear Sky Sect was actually that powerful?
Their seven-man combined attack approached Level 98, and they even had a Mountain-Protection Grand Formation that touched the threshold of divinity!
"But so what? There's still the third round of comparison!!"
"The Grandmaster was right just now. There are no useless Martial Souls, only useless Soul Masters!"
"So what if the Manga World has stronger foundations and combat strength? It depends on how they're brought into play! It depends on their feats!"
As Tang Hao saw it, back then, he had fought one against three just after becoming a Titled Douluo.
He had severely wounded three Titled Douluo above his level, and the former Supreme Pontiff, Qian Xunji, had even died of his injuries!
Across the entire world, who could accomplish that besides someone with his Clear Sky Sect's Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul?!
Once the third round's glorious moment appeared, the whole world would witness his Clear Sky Sect's divine might!
Then he saw the assessment of Tang Xiao, which prominently stated that he did not blame his younger brother.
Tang Hao's nose stung, and he silently swore:
"Just wait! I'm afraid this is as far as I'll go in this life, but I still have my son, Xiao San!"
"One day, he will surely restore the Clear Sky Sect's glory!!"
At the same time.
The Clear Sky Sect, on the snowy mountain's main peak.
Mountain winds swept snow across the halls.
Yet they could not suppress the fury and astonishment of those gathered there.
"That's your mother's stinking bullshit! What do you mean, low moral character?!"
They could accept a gap in combat strength, but not criticism of their conduct.
"The Four Single-Attribute Clans were our Clear Sky Sect's vassals to begin with. Their clansmen were nothing but lowly slaves!"
"Our sect could barely protect itself at the time, and resources were limited. Why couldn't we abandon them?!"
"Exactly! When disaster strikes, every bird flies its own way. Protecting our own interests comes first. What was wrong with that?!"
The elders cursed furiously, their faces full of indignation.
"Everyone..."
Tang Xiao had only just begun to speak.
"Shut up!!"
The seventh elder, Tang Lie, instantly flew into a rage and glared fixedly at him.
"According to the Sky Screen, deep down, you've always believed that wretch Tang Hao did nothing wrong? Then does that mean, deep down, you think we were wrong?!"
Looking at the Sky Screen's assessment of Tang Xiao, all the elders were enraged.
"Tang Hao fell in love with a Soul Beast brute, violating worldly morality and human ethics!"
"He even killed Spirit Hall's former Supreme Pontiff, which led to our sect's persecution!"
"Not a single outside faction supported us back then, all because Tang Hao defied heaven!"
"If you ever dare favor Tang Hao again, there will be no place for you in the Clear Sky Sect either!!"
Left speechless by their rebukes, Tang Xiao looked up at the Sky Screen, resentment flashing in his eyes.
Damn that Sky Screen! It actually exposed what he'd hidden deep in his heart! Utterly hateful!
After venting their anger, the elders glared at the Sky Screen.
"We lost the first two rounds because of the legacy their ancestors left them, but the third round won't necessarily be the same!"
"Glorious moments are about a sect's true moments of glory. Our sect might yet turn this round around!"
"After two straight losses, it's time to bounce back from rock bottom! We'll definitely win this third round!"
The Manga World.
Heaven Dou City, Shrek Academy.
The atmosphere was jubilant as everyone gathered around Tang San to congratulate him.
"Xiao San, congratulations! The Clear Sky Sect behind you is incredible!"
"That's right, it far surpasses the other world's Clear Sky Sect! We never would've imagined it before!"
Tang San wore a faint smile, but his feelings were somewhat complicated.
Although he came from the Clear Sky Sect, he had yet to formally return, and the sect had not forgiven his father.
And the abandonment of the Four Single-Attribute Clans mentioned by the Sky Screen was, at its root, inextricably linked to what had happened with his father back then.
He silently resolved that once he became strong enough, he would return to the sect and make up for what was owed from back then.
He would gather the Four Single-Attribute Clans once more and give them justice!!
"Third Brother..."
Xiao Wu noticed Tang San's concerns, but did not know what to say, so she could only stay silently by his side.
"Grandmaster."
Ma Hongjun came over, scratching his head:
"Which side do you think will win this third round's glorious-moment comparison?"
Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment before slowly answering:
"Judging by the pattern of the previous comparisons, our world has stronger overall foundations, so we'll most likely win."
"However, glorious moments involve many variables. As for the specifics, we'll have to wait for the Sky Screen's next reveal!"
Everyone present nodded at his words.
Then they looked up at the sky, their hearts full of anticipation.
The Far North.
Utopia, the mountain behind the City Lord's Mansion.
"The second round is over. Our world won again, just as expected."
The Snow Empress turned her face toward him, a faint smile spreading across her lips:
"Speaking of the Clear Sky Sect's combination technique, the 'Seven Luminaries Unified Origin Hammer,' when you went to subdue the Clear Sky Sect back then, Dad, the seven of them joined forces and used that very move against you. But you broke it with a casual strike."
She still remembered the golden light exploding over Bright Moon Mountain that day.
Seven Clear Sky Hammers had struck together, crashing down with the force to destroy heaven and earth.
Yet before Dad, they had been like paper, scattering completely with a light block.
Ye Han smiled faintly:
"Just luck."
No sooner had he spoken than the golden light in the heavens suddenly intensified again.
A majestic voice rang out, more dazzling and vast than the previous two times:
[The comparison continues!]
[Third round of comparison-the Original Future's Most Glorious Moment!]
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