Bai He couldn't help but praise, "This kid's mastery of the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes has reached a state of perfection! He handles it with effortless ease, controlling it at will. If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that a fifteen-year-old boy could do this!"
Niu Gao grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed. Niu Gao discovered that nine out of ten of his attacks missed their mark, while his opponent's hammer blows rained down like raindrops. Although they couldn't break through his defenses, the shockwaves continuously seeped into his body, causing his blood to surge and his internal organs to ache.
Niu Gao was secretly alarmed. "This boy is not only monstrous in talent, but his combat awareness and skills are also so seasoned... It's impossible to win now. He can only rely on his advantage in Soul Power to barely remain undefeated."
But Niu Gao soon discovered that even so, it was extremely difficult.
Tang Feng is too fast!
The Flame Dragon Wings, combined with the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, left Tang Feng with no openings, making his attacks incredibly powerful. Nine out of ten of Niu Gao's punches only struck afterimages, and the remaining blows were blocked by Tang Feng's hammer, failing to cause any real damage.
Although Tang Feng's attacks were not truly fatal to Niu Gao, they were like a persistent, insidious ailment, leaving Niu Gao exhausted and with fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
"How did this kid cultivate?! Strength, defense, speed, skill, Soul Power control—everything is top-notch! I was actually forced to this point by a fifteen-year-old!" Niu Gao was extremely shocked.
Time ticked by, and the incense stick had burned down to the very end, leaving only a short stub.
Niu Gao was anxious and finally decided to hold back. Niu Gao roared and his Third Soul Ring lit up, unleashing his Level 84 Soul Power without reservation!
" Third Soul Skill, Brute Force!"
This is Niu Gao's strongest attack-boosting skill; the rest are defensive Soul Skill.
boom!
Niu Gao was like a demon god, his body growing larger again. His fists were like copper hammers, and when he threw a punch, the air itself made a sonic boom. This time, Niu Gao no longer pursued precision, but rather a sweeping, overwhelming force. The wind from his punch enveloped the entire training ground, determined to force Tang Feng out of the training ground!
However, Tang Feng smiled.
This is the moment we've been waiting for!
" Tiger-Guarding Diamond Body!" A flash of light appeared on the Right Leg Soul Bone, and the 85,000-year-old Diamond Tiger Soul Bone Skill was activated.
A dazzling golden shield instantly formed around his entire body, its surface swirling with golden energy and radiating an aura of indestructibility!
Buzz!!
Niu Gao's fist slammed heavily onto the protective barrier, producing a Heaven Shaking roar, but it couldn't budge it an inch. Instead, he was forced back three steps by the impact, and the rebound damage made his arm sting.
As the incense burned out, the ash fell in a flurry, scattering in the night breeze.
The entire venue fell silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous cheers and applause!
Niu Gao stopped and stood still, a complex expression on his bronze-brown face—a mixture of shock, admiration, and a hint of relief.
Niu Gao strode forward and patted Tang Feng heavily on the shoulder. "Good lad! I admit defeat wholeheartedly! With such talent and combat power, my Defense Clan will follow you!"
Niu Gao turned to the crowd and announced loudly, "From this day forward, the Defense Clan returns to the Clear Sky Sect!"
Tang Feng sheathed his hammer and retracted his Flame Dragon Wings. Slightly out of breath, he bowed to Niu Gao and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Clan Chief Niu."
The group moved back to the main hall. With this, the Defense Clan's loyalty was restored, and the four clans took the most crucial step in returning to the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Feng slowly turned around to face Bai He and Tai Tan, his expression calm and his eyes clear. "Do the two clan leaders still have any concerns?"
Bai He's sharp eyes sized up Tang Feng for a moment, then swept over Yang Wudi and Niu Gao: "Since the Old Goat and the Old Rhino are both willing to return to the Clear Sky Sect, my Speed Clan naturally has no objection!"
"Hahaha!" Yang Wudi laughed heartily, " Old White Bird, we brothers can get together every day again!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Feng's lips curled into a slight smile, and he bowed again, saying, "Thank you for your trust, Chief Bai. I will remember it."
After he finished speaking, the hall fell into a brief silence.
All eyes were on Tai Tan.
The towering, muscular man remained silent as a mountain, his bronze face flickering in the candlelight.
His Tai Tan, fan-like hands clenched into fists, then slowly released, repeating this several times, his eyes churning with complex emotions.
Compared to the other three races, the Strength Clan suffered fewer losses in that great war, and with the protection of the Heaven Dou Empire in recent years, it has been the best-managed of the four races.
Furthermore, Tai Tan has always served Tang Hao as his master, and is currently caught in an internal struggle.
Tai Tan gave Tang Feng a deep look, then glanced at Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He. The brotherhood they shared in the past forced him to make a choice.
Finally, Tai Tan sighed, "My Strength Clan... is also willing to return."
Tang Feng felt a sense of relief and secretly exhaled a breath of stale air.
Tai Tan then changed the subject. "But I... have one condition."
It's here!
Tang Feng was startled, realizing that it was indeed the case. Tang Feng had long expected Tai Tan to make demands; this patriarch of the Strength Clan was the most loyal to Tang Hao, and also the most stubborn.
Tang Feng remained expressionless, merely nodding slightly, his voice steady. " Tang Feng Tai Tan, please speak. As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse."
Tai Tan took a deep breath, and his massive, mountain-like body appeared somewhat hunched over at that moment, as if he were carrying an immense burden on his shoulders.
Tai Tan slowly raised his massive, fan-like hands and placed them on his chest, solemnly saying:
"I, Titan, have always been loyal to Tang Hao, the Haotian Douluo. In my heart, he is a true man of great loyalty and integrity, a pillar of strength."
Tai Tan's gaze was fixed on Tang Feng: "If my Strength Clan is to return, the Clear Sky Sect must welcome back the Clear Sky Douluo! If he doesn't return, I, Tai Tan, will follow him even in death!"
The entire venue fell into a deathly silence.
Yang Wudi's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he subconsciously looked at Tang Feng. Bai He frowned, and a complicated look flashed in his eyes, after all, Tang Hao was Bai He's nephew.
Niu Gao's honest face was full of struggle, which ultimately turned into a helpless sigh.
Tang Feng fell into thought. Tai Tan Tang Feng Tang Hao, but he hadn't expected that even after the other three races had returned, Tai Tan would still be so persistent and place that person in such a high position in his heart.
The air felt thick and oppressive, and everyone held their breath, waiting for Tang Feng's answer.
After a moment's thought, Tang Feng spoke slowly with unwavering conviction, "Chief Tai Tan, Tang Feng admire your loyalty."
Tang Feng looked directly at Tai Tan: "The matter of Tang Hao is an internal grudge within the Clear Sky Sect. Although I am the young sect leader, I cannot decide it on my own. If Tang Hao makes great contributions to the sect in the future, the sect elders will naturally consider pardoning his crimes and allowing him to return to the Clear Sky Sect."
Before he could finish speaking, Tang Feng abruptly changed the subject, his tone turning cold. "But the clan leader says Tang Hao is a man of great loyalty and integrity, a man of upright character, a view I cannot agree with!"
Upon hearing this, Tai Tan's pupils contracted sharply, and his anger erupted like a volcano, causing his Soul Power to surge uncontrollably.
Tai Tan took a step forward abruptly. "Oh? Don't be so arrogant, brat! If you don't give me a reason today, I'll risk my life to get justice for my master!"
Faced with Tai Tan's overwhelming aura, Tang Feng remained unmoved and instead stepped forward to confront Tai Tan head-on.
Tang Feng stared directly at Tai Tan and raised his voice, " The Tai Tan patriarch says Tang Hao is loyal and righteous, then I want to ask, whose loyalty has he truly valued? What truly upright and righteous things has he done?"
"Uh..." Tai Tan was momentarily speechless, his mind blank at Tang Feng's sudden question, unsure how to answer.
Tang Feng sneered, his voice rising with the resentment he had suppressed for over a decade. "If you say Tang Hao is loyal and devoted to his Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast wife, then disregard my question! But if you say Tang Hao values everyone's feelings, I cannot agree!"
Tang Feng surveyed the entire hall, his gaze sweeping across the faces of every clan leader. " The Clear Sky Sect gave him life, raised him, and poured all its resources into nurturing him, even giving him two inheritance Soul Bone and appointing him as the young sect leader. His resources and status are beyond compare! But what has he brought to the sect in return?"
Back then, when the Clear Sky Sect fought a bloody battle against the Spirit Hall for his sake, and more than half of their clansmen were killed or wounded, where was this 'loyal and righteous' Clear Sky Douluo? Where did he place the Clear Sky Sect's loyalty and righteousness?"
Tang Feng suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Tai Tan: "You've always followed him and been loyal to him, but where was he when the Spirit Hall was hunting down your Four Single-Attribute Clans?"