Chapter 324: Tang Xiao Was Done

Chapter 324: Tang Xiao Was Done

At the same time, within the Clear Sky Sect.

Everyone had gathered, and their expressions were far from pleasant.

Not only had their visit to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan failed to curry favor, they were even harshly scolded.

This left their hearts heavy.

That alone would've been fine, but now Spirit Hall had actually reconvened the Seven Great Sects Tournament, clearly targeting the Clear Sky Sect!

Utterly shameless!

If the Sect Tournament hadn't been restarted, even if the Clear Sky Sect sealed its gates, its influence would have remained. It would still be considered the number one sect in the world.

But with the tournament resumed and their inability to participate, it was equivalent to stripping the Clear Sky Sect of its position as the head of the Upper Three Sects.

After a few years, the Clear Sky Sect would have no influence left on the Douluo Continent.

None of them wanted to see this happen.

"Spirit Hall is truly wicked—they're trying to sever the roots of our Clear Sky Sect!"

Lieyang Douluo was the first to speak.

During his recent visit to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he hadn't even gotten to meet Yu Yuanzhen or Kong—he was received only by Yu Luomian and the silent Dugu Bo.

And just that Yu Luomian had already acted arrogantly, nearly throwing Lieyang out.

Outrageous!

But unfortunately, he didn't dare lose his temper.

After all, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan now had a god-level powerhouse. No matter how displeased he was, he had to endure it.

As if things weren't already bad enough, now they were blindsided again by the sudden restart of the Sect Tournament.

There wasn't even time to react.

"Enough, Seventh Brother. We all know Spirit Hall's intentions. What they want is to please the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and support a new Upper Three Sect."

"Hard to say whether they're foolish or clever."

The Grand Elder stroked his beard and spoke.

"Big Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Lieyang Douluo asked, puzzled.

"Isn't it obvious?"

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's strength now deserves the title of the top sect in the world."

"With us not participating, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can take the second spot."

"Re-establishing the Upper Three and Lower Four Sects doesn't affect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at all."

"But no matter which sect is named the third, it will only drag down the rank of the top two!"

"How can sects whose strongest members are just Soul Douluo be placed on equal footing with forces that have gods?"

As he said this, the Grand Elder revealed a strange smile.

Wouldn't this essentially offend both the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

At first, the others hadn't thought it through, but after the Grand Elder's explanation, they suddenly understood!

Indeed, only someone like the Grand Elder could see the whole picture so clearly.

"So that means the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will surely be dissatisfied, and then…"

He didn't finish his sentence, but everyone exchanged knowing smiles and nodded.

"If only we knew where that damn Tang Hao went!"

Suddenly, Lieyang Douluo muttered in frustration.

These words made Tang Xiao's brow twitch, and the smile on his face gradually froze.

'Don't force me to act when I'm at my happiest moment!'

No matter what others thought of Tang Hao, he was still Tang Xiao's younger brother—and besides, Tang Xiao didn't think Tang Hao had done anything wrong.

If Ah Yin had chosen him instead, he would've made the same decision.

"Seventh Elder, I've respected you as a senior and tolerated you."

"Don't push your luck!"

"Hao's matter has long passed. I expelled him from the sect, and to this day, he cannot show his face as a Clear Sky Sect member."

Tang Xiao said sternly.

The other elders didn't say anything, but Lieyang Douluo was furious and shot back:

"Tang Xiao, do you even hear what you're saying?"

"If Tang Hao hadn't lusted after the soul ring and soul bone of that hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast, our Clear Sky Sect wouldn't have fallen to this state!"

"We don't have such a narrow heart like his!"

"???"

Tang Xiao looked completely dumbfounded, staring at Lieyang Douluo with confusion.

What did Lieyang Douluo just say?

"You said Hao was greedy for the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone?"

"Hmph…"

Lieyang Douluo gave a cold snort before speaking, "Tang Xiao, think about it carefully."

"If Tang Hao wasn't driven by greed for the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone, then why did he let that hundred-thousand-year soul beast get exposed?"

"As a peak-level Soul Douluo, was he really that stupid?"

"That soul beast was already close to giving birth, her aura unstable, yet he still dragged her across the entire continent."

"He drew Qian Xunji's attention."

"And think again—given the relationship between our Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall at the time, if Tang Hao had brought that hundred-thousand-year soul beast back to the sect, would Qian Xunji have dared to hunt him down?"

"He was just a petty and despicable man, totally unworthy of the title 'Clear Sky Douluo'!"

"We all put the sect first. Even the sect's inherited soul bones—we gave them to him without hesitation!"

"But if he wasn't afraid we'd take the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone for ourselves, then why didn't he come back directly?"

Faced with Lieyang Douluo's barrage of questions, Tang Xiao was utterly stunned.

Thinking it over carefully… it did seem to line up.

If Tang Hao had been more assertive, saying outright that the hundred-thousand-year soul beast was his ninth soul ring…

Given the relationship between Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect at the time, even if Qian Xunji had lost his mind, he still wouldn't have dared hunt down Tang Hao.

Ah Yin had already reached the mature stage. Under normal circumstances, even a Title Douluo wouldn't have been able to discern her identity.

But because she was pregnant with Tang San, her aura was unstable.

And Tang Hao, a peak Soul Douluo at the time—how could he not have noticed something was wrong?

Yet he still dragged Ah Yin all across the continent, as if afraid no one would notice her.

This...

Tang Xiao's expression turned very strange. If this really was the case, then not only had his younger brother lied to Ah Yin, he had lied to him too!

"No… Impossible. You have no proof!"

Tang Xiao shook his head, unwilling to believe that Tang Hao was such a person.

But even as he spoke, he lacked confidence.

"Proof? Tang Xiao, Sect Master—do we still need proof?"

"If I hadn't visited the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to compare the events of the past, I'd still believe Tang Hao acted for the sake of his wife…"

"And not just them—I even thickened my skin and went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They also had some intel from back then."

"You know what? Even they're suspicious—wondering why Tang Hao acted so stupidly!"

"They would rather believe that the youngest-ever Title Douluo was an idiot than accept the truth!"

Listening to Lieyang Douluo's words, Tang Xiao fell completely silent. His fists clenched tightly, but he couldn't say a word.

Could this… really be the truth?

If it was… how was he supposed to face Tang Hao?

After all, Tang Xiao had truly loved Ah Yin. For her, he was even willing to remain unmarried for life.

"Seventh Elder… If I ever see Hao—Tang Hao—I'll question him myself about this."

"For now, let this matter rest. Let's discuss our next move…"

(End of Chapter)

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