Chapter 213: The Battle of Clear Sky Sect (II)

The emergence of the Clear Sky Sect shocked the world. All soul master factions seemed to be affected, and even Spirit Hall's recruitment of external soul masters slowed significantly.

In the secret chamber of Heavenly Academy, after a round of discussions, everyone finally calmed down. However, they each planned to enter seclusion and cultivation to absorb the soul bones they had just obtained as soon as possible.

Yang Podi regretted his earlier decision. If he had known, he would have chosen a high-age left arm soul bone for his father first. At least that would have boosted his father's strength somewhat. As for the missing right leg and torso soul bones, this time they hadn't acquired any with high enough ages.

However, the situation with the Clear Sky Sect seemed strange. If it were just the Clear Sky Sect approaching, Yang Podi wouldn't have been afraid. Even if the Clear Sky Sect and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect joined forces, he wouldn't be too concerned. The two together only had seven titled douluos. They wouldn't sacrifice their development by bringing all seven titled douluos to fight Heavenly Academy, right?

What Yang Podi truly worried about was Spirit Hall—more precisely, Qian Daoliu. If Qian Daoliu led a large group of soul masters to attack, that would be genuinely dangerous.

Just as Yang Podi had guessed, a fierce battle had indeed taken place at the Clear Sky Sect.

A year earlier, after Tang San absorbed his spirit ring, his spirit power reached level 61. After much deliberation, Tang Hao decided to have Tang Yuehua take Tang San back to the Clear Sky Sect to recognize his ancestors and return to the clan.

Tang Hao himself did not return to the Clear Sky Sect but instead lived near its ancestral grounds, seemingly waiting for Tang San at any time.

After much thought, Tang San taught Tang Hao the Mysterious Heaven Technique. Since it had already spread across the world, there was no need to keep it hidden. Additionally, cultivating the Mysterious Heaven Technique would help Tang Hao's injuries significantly.

During this time, Tang Hao trained hard in the Mysterious Heaven Technique, and his injuries gradually stabilized, even showing signs of improvement.

Spirit Hall's soul-hunting operation this time was far more extensive than in the original story. In addition to 3,000 soul masters, they dispatched six Worship titled douluos. Except for the Grand Worshio Qian Daoliu, all the other Worship members participated. The Grand Worship remained at Spirit Hall to protect it.

The six Worship members were exceptionally powerful: Golden Crocodile Douluo reached level 98, Lion Douluo and Azure Luan Douluo reached level 97, while Bright Feather Douluo, Fifteen Ton Douluo, and Falling Devil Douluo were all peak level 96. Dealing with the six titled douluos of the Clear Sky Sect was more than manageable.

After multiple secret investigations by Spirit Hall, they discovered that the strongest in the Clear Sky Sect was Tang Xiao, with a spirit power of level 96. The five elders were generally around level 92, with the second elder reaching level 94. However, the second elder was quite old and might not be able to exert his full strength.

This time, Spirit Hall sent six titled douluos and 3,000 soul masters, ensuring a certain victory.

Unexpectedly, the Clear Sky Sect discovered Spirit Hall's approach in advance through Tang Hao.

When Tang Hao detected their movements, he rushed back to the Clear Sky Sect with speed far surpassing that of the main force. He reached the sect's ancestral grounds just minutes before them.

When Tang Hao arrived, Tang Xiao and the five elders were surprised, especially the seventh elder, Tang Lie, who glared at Tang Hao with anger and wanted to drive him away.

Fortunately, Tang Xiao valued their brotherly bond and stopped Tang Lie's attack in time, deciding to hear Tang Hao out before making any decisions.

Tang Hao quickly explained, "Spirit Hall is advancing rapidly with a large number of soul masters. They seem to have ill intentions. Judging by their speed, they will reach the Clear Sky Sect within ten minutes, and among them are six titled douluos."

Tang Lie scowled, "It's just six titled douluos. With our current strength, we have nothing to fear."

Tang Hao, however, was anxious. "This time, in addition to Fifteen Ton and Falling Devil, there are four other titled douluos, all of whom are likely stronger than me."

Though the elders resented Tang Hao, none doubted his loyalty to the Clear Sky Sect or the truth of his words.

Everyone looked at Tang Xiao, waiting for him to decide whether to fight or flee.

After a brief moment of thought, Tang Xiao decisively said, "Spirit Hall is bullying us too much. We're trapped in the ancestral grounds with no retreat. We have no choice but to fight to the death!"

At Tang Xiao's command, everyone in the Clear Sky Sect began preparing for battle. They even cut the iron chains connecting the mountains, planning to use the steep terrain to impede Spirit Hall's advance.

When Golden Crocodile Douluo and his group arrived at the ancestral grounds, they were stunned to find the chains severed. Reaching the Clear Sky Sect became far more challenging.

However, the six titled douluos were confident in their abilities. They split into two groups: the six flew across the gorge first, while the other soul masters worked on reestablishing the chains and setting up ropes to create a passage. They were well-prepared and carried various tools.

Once the six crossed the gorge, they faced the six titled douluos of the Clear Sky Sect, including Tang Xiao and the five elders. Tang Hao, being a fugitive of Spirit Hall, hid in the shadows.

Tang Xiao spoke solemnly, "What business do the six of you have with our Clear Sky Sect? We have long retreated from the world."

Golden Crocodile Douluo sneered, "Your so-called retreat is a sham. Tang Hao has repeatedly attacked Spirit Hall, and your sect is colluding with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to overthrow us."

Tang Xiao frowned. "You must be mistaken. Our Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion and has not interfered in worldly matters."

Golden Crocodile Douluo's expression darkened. "Your sect secretly distributes techniques, provides weapons to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and conspires with the Upper Three Sects to overthrow Spirit Hall."

Tang Xiao was even more puzzled. "Senior, your accusations are baseless. Do you have any proof?"

"That Tang San behind you is proof. He is Yu Xiaogang's disciple. We already know that the formation of the Heaven Dou team was a collaboration of the Upper Three Sects aimed at overthrowing Spirit Hall."

The second elder spoke, "This is a groundless accusation. We haven't left our ancestral grounds, let alone conspired with the other two sects."

Golden Crocodile Douluo sneered, "If you haven't left, where did your new titled douluos' spirit rings come from? Where did your food and cultivation resources come from?"

This question left the Clear Sky Sect speechless, as these matters were indeed hard to explain.

Golden Crocodile Douluo gave the command, and the six titled douluos launched their attack. In terms of strength, the six Worship were overwhelmingly stronger than the six titled douluos of the Clear Sky Sect.

Meanwhile, Spirit Hall's 3,000 soul masters were rapidly crossing the gorge with the help of flying soul masters who created rope bridges and nets. Soon, they began pouring into the battlefield.

The battle among the twelve titled douluos was earth-shattering. Tang Xiao led the sect in forming the Clear Sky Formation. He faced three titled douluos alone, but Golden Crocodile Douluo, Fifteen Ton Douluo, and Falling Devil Douluo easily overpowered the five elders. Within just a few rounds, the elders were in grave danger.

At this critical moment, Tang Hao emerged from hiding and activated his Tool Spirit Avatar, wielding the massive Clear Sky Hammer to attack Golden Crocodile Douluo, aiming to incapacitate Spirit Hall's strongest member first.

But Golden Crocodile Douluo remained unshaken, activating his Martial Spirit Avatar and transforming into a colossal golden crocodile to confront Tang Hao's hammer.

The clash between the enormous Clear Sky Hammer and the golden crocodile resembled an earthquake, with their sheer force overwhelming countless onlookers.

However, Tang Hao's attack failed to gain an advantage and was forced back by Golden Crocodile Douluo, who coldly remarked, "So, this is the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao. Didn't you expel Tang Hao from your sect? How is he still here? Clearly, your sect is two-faced."

Despite Tang Hao's intervention, the Clear Sky Sect remained at a disadvantage, especially with Spirit Hall's 3,000 soul masters flooding the battlefield.

The Clear Sky Sect had fewer than 1,000 members. Years of seclusion had hindered the training of their younger disciples, leaving them with insufficient combat experience.

To Spirit Hall's surprise, Tang Xiao broke through to level 97, showcasing strength far beyond expectations.

However, unlike the Jialing Pass battlefield, Tang Xiao was not in a favorable position here. Spirit Hall's overwhelming numbers gave them a massive advantage, especially as countless spirit masters charged at the Clear Sky Array—or rather, the ordinary spirit masters maintaining the array. This forced Tang Xiao to divide his attention and made it harder for him to focus fully on combating the three Titled Douluos, especially the Rank 97 Golden Lion Douluo and Azure Luna Douluo.

As time passed, the Clear Sky Sect found themselves increasingly at a disadvantage. The sheer numerical gap was simply too large. Moreover, the spirit masters of the Clear Sky Sect were largely homogenous, with most wielding the Clear Sky Hammer as their martial spirit. There were very few agility or auxiliary-type spirit masters among them, which placed them at a significant tactical disadvantage.

Tang San, however, performed admirably. Now at Rank 65, his Blue Silver Grass martial spirit, which had long been cultivated with poisonous attributes, became even more bizarre and lethal in its attacks.

Despite this, the situation made it clear that if the battle continued, the Clear Sky Sect would inevitably lose. In the worst case, they could be utterly annihilated.

Facing the formidable Golden Crocodile Douluo, Tang Hao gave it everything he had. Yet despite his efforts, the disparity in power was evident—he was repeatedly forced to retreat under the opponent's relentless attacks.

Seeing the dire circumstances, Tang Hao clenched his teeth, and in a desperate move, detonated five of his spirit rings. His Clear Sky Hammer, as massive as a small mountain, descended upon Golden Crocodile Douluo, seemingly intent on crushing him flat.

But Golden Crocodile Douluo was not intimidated. He immediately activated his ninth spirit skill, Golden Colossal Force Break. A massive golden crocodile surged forth, colliding with the Clear Sky Hammer. As a hundred-thousand-year spirit skill, its power was immense.

Even so, this forceful clash saw Tang Hao gain the upper hand, thanks to the explosive power of his Clear Sky Hammer's ring detonation—a self-sacrificial technique unique to the Clear Sky Sect.

At the same time, the Fourth Elder and Fifth Elder exchanged glances. In a flash of determination, the Fourth Elder dashed toward Tang Xiao, expending his entire spirit power to self-detonate. The resulting massive explosion engulfed Golden Lion Douluo, Azure Luna Douluo, and Glowing feather Douluo, forcing them to retreat. Tang Xiao seized the opportunity to unleash the Haotian Nine Absolutes, sending the three opponents flying.

The Fifth Elder, meanwhile, took advantage of the moment when the other three Titled Douluos were occupied by the Fourth Elder's detonation. He, too, self-detonated, dealing significant damage to Fifteen Ton Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo, who had been relentlessly attacking him with their massive Coiling Dragon Staffs.

With two Titled Douluos self-detonating and Tang Hao's desperate hammer strike, the tide of battle seemed to shift. The self-detonations not only inflicted serious injuries on the five Douluos from Spirit Hall's Worship Hall but also caused substantial casualties among the surrounding spirit masters. After all, the explosive force of a Titled Douluo was devastating.

Left with no choice, Golden Crocodile Douluo reluctantly ordered a retreat. The injuries sustained by the Worship Hall members and the chaos caused by Tang Hao's hammer left them unable to continue the assault.

Although the Clear Sky Sect managed to repel the attack by Spirit Hall's six Titled Douluos, the cost was devastating. Among the five elders of the Haotian Sect, two had perished through self-detonation. It was their ultimate sacrifice that had inflicted such severe injuries on the Worship Hall members.

As Spirit Hall's forces withdrew, Tang Hao suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood before collapsing unconscious. He had pushed his body far beyond its limits by detonating five spirit rings in one go.

Even with his years of recovery through practicing the Mysterious Heaven Skill, his body was nowhere near strong enough to endure such a strain.

Seeing Tang Hao collapse, Tang Xiao and Tang San rushed forward to support him. Tang Hao's condition appeared dire, his injuries severe.

The remaining three elders were also significantly injured. They had withstood prolonged attacks from Fifteen Ton Douluo and Falling Devil Douluo, leaving them battered and weakened.

The Seventh Elder, Tang Lie, wore a complicated expression as he looked at Tang Hao. Hatred, admiration, and other emotions flickered across his face before he silently shook his head and walked away alone.

Meanwhile, the three elders stayed behind with Tang Xiao, discussing something in hushed tones. It seemed they were planning a major decision.

Finally, Tang Xiao made the announcement: The Clear Sky Sect would officially come out of seclusion, and their new base would be established near Heaven Dou City.

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