Inside the Clear Sky Sect, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo had already brought Ning Rongrong and Sword Douluo here. Tang Xiao always treated Ning Fengzhi Ning Fengzhi respect and did not look down on him because of the destruction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Inside the main hall of the Clear Sky Sect, Ning Fengzhi was discussing matters concerning the rebirth of the Clear Sky Sect with Tang Xiao.
" Sect Master Tang, with the emergence of the Clear Sky Sect, we need to demonstrate the strength of the number one Clear Sky Sect in the world in order to regain our voice in the Soul Master World." Ning Fengzhi said calmly to Tang Xiao, his eyes firm and far-reaching, as if he could foresee the storms to come.
Tang Xiao nodded and replied, "Yes, but we need an occasion to showcase the strength of our Clear Sky Sect. Otherwise, how will the world know the true extent of our Clear Sky Sect?"
"We don't need any special occasion. We just need to keep spreading rumors, and the public opinion will spread wider and wider. The Clear Sky Sect doesn't even need to do anything. Just appear when the public opinion is at its peak. At that time Clear Sky Sect only needs to show some strength, such as easily defeating a Titled Douluo from the Spirit Hall. Most people will then remember the glory that originally belonged to the Clear Sky Sect."
" Sect Master Ning is indeed farsighted; that's what I admire most about him," Tang Xiao complimented.
Just as they were talking, there was a knock on the door. Tang Xiao turned to look at the door, a hint of worry on his face. Ning Fengzhi closely behind, his gaze also turning to the door. The door slowly opened, and Tang San and Tang Hao hurried in, their expressions unusually serious.
" The Strength Clan has been wiped out."
The atmosphere in the hall froze instantly, as if covered by cold frost. Ning Fengzhi and Tang Xiao exchanged a glance, their faces filled with deep shock. "What... what's going on?" Tang Xiao's voice trembled slightly.
Tang Hao walked up to Tang Xiao and said in a deep voice, " Xiao San and I originally planned to recall the four major clans as arranged by Sect Master Ning. However, when we arrived at the Strength Clan's residence in Heaven Dou City, the entire Strength Clan had vanished."
"Disappeared? What does that mean?" Tang Xiao, puzzled.
"Not only the Soul Master, but even their residences have vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed at all," Tang San said slowly.
"Are there any clansmen scattered outside?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
"No, I asked others and learned that today is the day of the Strength Clan's gathering. All members of the Strength Clan are gathered in the mansion, so there are no clansmen scattered outside," Tang Hao replied.
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly and said, "It must be the Spirit Hall that made a move. Sure enough, they were a step too slow."
"If we had followed Sect Master Ning's advice and first tried to bring the Strength Clan back to the Clear Sky Sect, perhaps they could have escaped this calamity." Tang Hao's tone carried a hint of self-reproach.
Why didn't you go to the Strength Clan first?
Tang Xiao's tone was somewhat urgent. He had been to Heaven Dou City before, when Tang Hao was temporarily staying with the Strength Clan. At that time, the old Tai Tan had the desire to return to the Clear Sky Sect. If the Strength Clan wanted to relocate, a day would be enough.
Tang San slowly lowered his head, a tear welling in his eye, and said remorsefully, "It's all my fault. I made Dad go to the other clans first. At the time, I thought Grandpa Tai Tan would definitely agree to return to the Clear Sky Sect, so I chose to put the Strength Clan last and go to the farthest Defense Clan first. I'm sorry."
"This..." Tang Xiao was somewhat angry, but he didn't know what to say.
Ning Fengzhi slowly walked forward, patted Tang San on the shoulder, and comforted him, " Xiao San, you don't need to blame yourself. This is my fault. I should have given you more advice."
Ning Fengzhi then turned to Tang Hao and asked, "If I'm not mistaken, have the other three clans already joined the Xuejun Pavilion?"
Tang Hao's expression changed slightly, then he sighed and said, "Yes, it just so happens that the three sects are gathering, and the patriarchs of the three major clans are all in the Defense Clan. However, before Xiao San and I arrived, Jun Yi and that red-haired kid from the Spirit Hall were already there."
"They have agreed to join the Xuejun Pavilion."
The wind howled outside, as if playing a mournful melody for this sudden turn of events. The atmosphere in the hall was as cold and heavy as frost, making it hard to breathe. Tang Xiao clenched his fists, looking at Tang San and Tang Hao before him, his heart churning with anger and regret like a turbulent sea.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, and then said to Ning Fengzhi, " Sect Master Ning, I bear an undeniable responsibility for this matter. If I hadn't agreed to your plan earlier, perhaps the Strength Clan would still be safe and sound. I..."
Ning Fengzhi raised his hand, interrupting Tang Xiao. His eyes were firm and composed, as if he could see through everything. " Sect Master Tang, what's done is done, and assigning blame is pointless. The most important thing now is how to resolve this issue so that the Strength Clan can rest in peace."
His voice was calm and steady, like a beacon in the darkness, guiding everyone. Ning Fengzhi turned and walked towards the center of the hall, his steps firm and powerful, each step striking the heartstrings of everyone present.
"The disappearance of the Strength Clan is undoubtedly the work of the Spirit Hall. Their purpose is nothing more than to demonstrate to the Clear Sky Sect, to tell Clear Sky Sect that the Spirit Hall is the master of the Soul Master World." Ning Fengzhi's eyes flashed with a cold light. "But we cannot let them succeed. The Clear Sky Sect needs to show the Spirit Hall its strength. Since they dared to issue a warning, they will have to pay the price."
" Uncle Ning, how can you be so sure this wasn't done by the Xuejun Pavilion behind Jun Yi?" Tang San suddenly asked.
A hint of surprise flashed across Ning Fengzhi's face, then turned into a relieved smile, " Xiao San, I'm very glad you brought up this question."
Ning Fengzhi then slowly explained, "You may not yet understand the specific structure of the Xuejun Pavilion. Although it is nominally a joint creation of Jun Yi and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, in reality, Jun Yi only provided the Soul Tool technology. Everything else was provided by my disciple, the current Heaven Dou Emperor, Xue Qinghe."
"To put it bluntly, Jun Yi is just a figurehead with no real power; everything is controlled by Qinghe. If Xuejun Pavilion really has any big plans, I wouldn't be unaware of them."
"Therefore, the destruction of the Strength Clan was definitely not done by the Xuejun Pavilion. At most, it's possible that Jun Yi himself took action," Ning Fengzhi a calm smile.
"Moreover, I have a general idea of what Jun Yi's next move will be." " Sect Master Ning, whatever you want me to do this time, I will carry out your orders without missing a single word." Tang Hao said in a deep voice, his eyes firm and determined, revealing his resolve in this matter.
(End of this chapter)