Two Kneelings in a Row

"So it was because you promised him that you would save his life during the Ninth Trial trial of the Angel God that he intervened to purify me."

After listening to Wang Xingyu's explanation, Tang Chen summarized.

"Yes, great-grandfather." The three had already sworn brotherhood, so Tang Chen simply had the other two call him great-grandfather along with Tang San.

"Heh." Tang Chen chuckled, "That old bastard used less Divine Power to purify me than he did to give you the Angel's Covenant at the end."

As expected of a veteran powerhouse, Qian Daoliu, while keeping his word, does not rely on others to do the same.

However, Wang Xingyu never intended to break his promise.

"But if you agree to this condition, will it become a burden for you later?"

"No, great-grandfather, you underestimated yourself and you underestimated me. Everything is going according to plan."

Putting aside his abilities, Tang Chen's identity alone makes the risk worthwhile.

"That's good."

"Grandpa, we've arrived." Tang Hao stopped in his tracks.

The group looked up and saw an ordinary-looking little village in front of them.

Xiao Wu gave a very accurate assessment. "This place is so small and ordinary."

"After all, the Clear Sky Sect was forced to close its doors and go into seclusion; the more hidden, the better," Tang Hao explained softly.

This was also his first time here. He understood, but felt a pang of regret—the once number one sect in the world was now huddled in such a place.

Before they had observed for long, several villagers, holding farm tools, surrounded them, looking wary.

A middle-aged man said to the group, "Please leave. Outsiders are not welcome here."

Tang Hao didn't say much. Nine Soul Ring appeared beneath his feet, and a Clear Sky Hammer materialized in his palm. "I am Tang Hao."

This scene left the surrounding villagers frozen in place.

They knew who Tang Hao was, of course. The person who forced the Clear Sky Sect into seclusion was still so arrogant.

But they couldn't say much, after all, Tang Hao was their elder. They could only stare at Tang Hao with strange looks.

Hatred? Of course there is, but it's best to keep it to yourself. Showing hatred in front of a Titled Douluo would be foolish.

Tang Chen stood silently to the side, his hands behind his back.

He wanted to see what the Clear Sky Sect was like now.

Just then, three burly men in black arrived. Each of them was quite strong, around thirty years old, and their levels were all around fifty or sixty. They appeared to be direct descendants of the Clear Sky Sect.

Upon seeing the three men in black, the surrounding villagers dispersed on their own.

"Junior Tang Long greets Second Uncle," said the leader of the men in black.

Tang Hao is a second-generation disciple, while Tang Long is a third-generation disciple and Tang Xiao's stepson, so it is not inappropriate for Tang Hao to be called his second uncle.

Tang Hao didn't mind. "I need to return to the Clear Sky Sect. Please lead the way."

"Yes, Clear Sky Douluo." Another man in black said in a sarcastic tone. Clearly, he was more hostile towards Tang Hao.

They followed the three men out of the village and came to a stone mountain, where they climbed up.

At the top of the rocky mountain is a chain that connects to another rocky mountain in front of it.

Only by walking across these swaying chains can one reach the Clear Sky Sect.

However, these were no challenge for the group, and they strolled along them leisurely.

"This place is quite nice. Although it's remote, it's easy to defend and difficult to attack," Tang Chen said. The mountain peaks are connected by iron chains. If you want to attack the Clear Sky Sect, even Soul Master without the ability to fly would have to climb over the iron chains to reach it, making it a natural barrier.

"Yes, Father has always been very serious about this," Tang Hao added from the side.

This question and answer only made the people leading the way more confused as to why Tang Hao was so respectful to a stranger.

There were still several mountain peaks to go, and the group unconsciously quickened their pace.

As the altitude increased, the temperature decreased, and ice formed on the last iron chain.

The three Clear Sky Sect disciples were prepared. Each of them took out a rope, tied one end around their waist, and the other end to an iron chain.

Tang Long took out another rope and looked at Tang Hao. Clearly, Tang Hao didn't need it.

The stranger whom Tang Hao respected was probably the same. So Tang Long's gaze turned to Wang Xingyu and the other two.

As for the Silver Moon Wolf Emperor, Tang Long couldn't figure out this white dog at all; it walked more steadily than a person.

"How many of you? The last chain is extremely difficult to complete; are you willing to take it?"

Xiao Wu smiled and waved her hand, "We don't need it."

Tang Long didn't insist, but in the eyes of the other two Clear Sky Sect disciples, since they all brought their own, while these three were younger than them but didn't, it made them seem weaker than the three.

Their disdain deepened, and they even hoped something bad would happen to the three of them.

The group walked onto the frozen iron chains, and apart from a slight decrease in speed, it was the same as the previous chains.

They thought the journey would be uneventful until they reached the middle of the chains, when suddenly a huge bird swooped down from the sky and crashed into the group.

Tang Hao glanced at him and said, "Get lost!"

A dense aura of killing intent emanated from the area.

The effect far exceeded expectations; the loud bang stunned the giant bird. The bird's wings crashed into the iron chain, shattering it.

The people immediately lost their footing.

The two Clear Sky Sect disciples turned pale. They wanted to create some surprises, but surprises shouldn't include themselves.

Just as they were falling, a ring of pink energy spread out from beneath Xiao Wu's feet. Within the area enveloped by the pink light, everyone's descent abruptly stopped, and they floated steadily in the air.

The New and Full Moon Domain has a built-in levitation effect, and allies within the domain can also be levited.

The three Clear Sky Sect disciples looked at Xiao Wu. Xiao Wu smiled faintly, "Let's go."

The facts were clear: the three of them didn't need ropes. The two Clear Sky Sect disciples felt both ashamed and relieved that Tang Hao was there and hadn't caused any trouble.

Wang Xingyu watched the giant bird plummet off the cliff, muttering to himself.

Tang Chen and the Silver Moon Wolf Emperor both concealed their auras, but Tang Hao did not.

That bird charged in despite the aura of Titled Douluo; this is no way to court death. It's just how the plot works.

After passing through the last valley in the New and Full Moon Domain, the Clear Sky Sect came into view.

The building is made entirely of stone; it is huge and solid, yet it does not appear bulky, and its style is similar to that of a castle.

The three powerful characters "Clear Sky Sect" are carved into the boulder above the main gate, their sharpness still evident.

"Hmm, it still retains some of the grandeur of its heyday," Tang Chen said.

Tang Long led the group through a maze of turns until they finally arrived at a room that resembled a conference room.

Inside stood a tall, upright figure, his hands behind his back, facing away from the crowd.

"Sect Master." Tang Long stepped forward and clasped his hands in a salute.

This person is none other than Tang Xiao, the current Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao's older brother.

"I am aware of this matter. You may leave now."

After Tang Long and the other two left, Tang Xiao turned around.

"Brother Hao!"

"Big brother!"

"Brother Hao!"

"Big brother!"

"Brother Hao," Tang Xiao said as he strode over, completely ignoring the others, his eyes fixed on Tang Hao, "I sensed it was you as soon as you arrived. Let your elder brother see how much you've suffered these past years."

"Big brother, I brought Grandpa!"

Tang Xiao then followed Tang Hao's gaze and looked at the person beside him.

As they walked, with a thud, just like when Tang Hao first met Tang Chen, he slid down to his knees.

"Grandfather!"