Chapter 300: The Tables Have Turned
Chapter 300: The Tables Have Turned
For the once-dominant Clear Sky Sect, the changes on the Douluo Continent had been too drastic.
Only eighteen years of seclusion, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had risen to prominence—even producing a god!
The former number one sect on the continent now had to pay a formal visit to the third-ranked sect. How laughable was that?
Yet, they had no choice.
The Blazing Sun Douluo clenched his fists, slowly opened his closed eyes, and sighed. "Let's go. We shall meet this god."
Tang Yuehua's eyelid twitched, nearly ruining her dignified noblewoman demeanor.
Was this Seventh Uncle still living in the glory of the past?
Meet the god?
That god was in Heaven Dou City!
Having lived in Heaven Dou City herself, Tang Yuehua frequently heard news about Kong and knew he was currently there.
"Seventh Uncle, the Thunder God-King is in Heaven Dou City right now, not at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan," she said, her beautiful eyes narrowing slightly as she suppressed a sigh.
The Blazing Sun Douluo's mouth opened slightly before closing again.
If the god wasn't here, then why had they come?
"Seventh Uncle, perhaps we should first pay our respects to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's leader, Yu Yuanzhen," Tang Yuehua suggested.
After a moment of silence, the Blazing Sun Douluo nodded without objection.
Perhaps staying isolated at the peak for too long had made him forget how to navigate the world below.
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The entrance of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was bustling with activity, and the disciples assigned to receive guests wore bright smiles.
Though their task seemed simple, they had fought fiercely against many competitors to secure this coveted position.
Standing at the gate? It was a goldmine!
The gifts and benefits they received were beyond counting.
"May I ask who you two are?"
A reception disciple glanced at Tang Yuehua and the Blazing Sun Douluo, his tone polite but perfunctory.
Tang Yuehua carried herself with the grace of nobility, clearly a lady of high status.
The Blazing Sun Douluo, however, looked far less impressive.
The Clear Sky Sect had fallen on hard times, with no wealth to speak of, and years of isolation had left their attire plain and outdated.
"Greetings. I am Tang Yuehua, and this is the Clear Sky Sect's Seventh Elder, the Blazing Sun Douluo," Tang Yuehua said courteously. "We come from the Clear Sky Sect and wish to meet Clan Leader Yu Yuanzhen."
Beside her, the Blazing Sun Douluo remained silent.
In the past, any disciple daring to stop him would have faced his wrath.
But times had changed.
The tables had turned.
The reception disciple froze.
The Clear Sky Sect?
That Clear Sky Sect?
The former number one sect on the continent...
"Apologies, but the clan leader is currently away on a journey and not within the clan," the disciple replied smoothly. "If you have urgent matters, you may return when he is back."
Yu Yuanzhen truly was absent—this was common knowledge among the clan's inner circle.
As for where he had gone, that remained unknown.
Then, as if remembering something, the disciple added, "However, the clan's affairs are currently being managed by the deputy clan leader and several elders. If needed, you may speak with them instead."
He didn't treat them dismissively just because they hadn't offered gifts.
His job was to follow protocol. Those who understood social etiquette would know what to do.
Hearing this, the Blazing Sun Douluo, who had been on the verge of losing his temper, exchanged a glance with Tang Yuehua.
It seemed Yu Yuanzhen really was absent—not avoiding them deliberately.
Without the latter half of the disciple's words, they would have assumed they were being snubbed.
But this explanation changed everything.
The clan leader wasn't refusing to meet them; he simply wasn't here.
"Then may we meet the deputy clan leader or the elders?" Tang Yuehua asked.
"Allow me to check if they are available. They may be in closed-door cultivation," the disciple replied.
"Very well."
Tang Yuehua and the Blazing Sun Douluo were not unreasonable people. In fact, the Blazing Sun Douluo particularly prided himself on being rational.
The reception disciple quickly entered through the main gate to deliver their message.
Before long, Dugu Bo and Yu Luomian emerged with bewildered expressions.
With Yu Yuanzhen temporarily away on business, the two had been enjoying tea together rather than secluding themselves in cultivation. Then suddenly, they were informed that Tang Yuehua and the Clear Sky Sect's Seventh Elder had arrived.
"What are they here for?"
"Tang Yuehua is from the Clear Sky Sect?"
Dugu Bo hadn't known that the renowned Madame of the Moon Pavilion was actually a member of the Clear Sky Sect.
Yu Luomian, however, had heard of Tang Yuehua. Before the Clear Sky Sect's seclusion, the three great sects had interacted frequently, so it wasn't surprising that he recognized her as the Clear Sky Sect's Third Young Lady.
What puzzled him was their purpose for visiting.
After all, Tang Hao had once dragged the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan into trouble, and the Clear Sky Sect itself had later abandoned them.
Now that Tang Hao was dead...
"Honored guests, this is our clan's Deputy Leader, and this is our Grand Elder," the reception disciple introduced Dugu Bo and Yu Luomian first.
Had Dugu Bo not joined the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Luomian, as the second-in-command, would have naturally been the Deputy Leader. Now, he held the title of Grand Elder instead.
"You may leave now," Yu Luomian dismissed the disciple with a wave before turning to Tang Yuehua and the Blazing Sun Douluo with a practiced smile. "So it's the Clear Sky Sect's Third Young Lady and Brother Blazing Sun. It's been so many years—I almost didn't recognize you."
Tang Hao? What Tang Hao?
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had never killed Tang Hao.
Besides, did the current Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan need to fear the Clear Sky Sect anymore?
The times had truly changed.
"So it's Second Master Yu and His Excellency the Poison Douluo!" Tang Yuehua was momentarily taken aback. She certainly recognized Dugu Bo, but she hadn't expected him to join the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as Deputy Leader.
No wonder his granddaughter had ended up with Kong.
"Hmm." Dugu Bo gave a slight nod, hands clasped behind his back.
This display irked the Blazing Sun Douluo.
Rumors claimed Dugu Bo was the weakest among Titled Douluo. How dare he act so arrogantly in front of the Blazing Sun Douluo?
Then he remembered—that kid had become a god.
Ah. That explained it.
"Ah..."
"Please, come inside. We can speak further there."
Regardless of their purpose, they were still representatives of the former number one sect on the continent, and this Blazing Sun fellow had even broken through to Titled Douluo rank.
They deserved at least superficial courtesy.
Soon, the four were seated in the reception hall.
After taking a deliberate sip of tea, Yu Luomian finally spoke. "Might I ask what brings you two here today..."
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