The war involving the Clear Sky Sect was unimaginably brutal. Although the total number of participants was fewer compared to the battles of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the strength on both sides was significantly higher.
A total of thirteen Titled Douluo participated in the battle, including eight at level 95 or above. The highest-ranked participant, the Golden Crocodile Douluo, had reached level 98—a rank of Titled Douluo rarely seen across the continent.
Due to the secluded location of the Clear Sky Sect's ancestral grounds in the remote mountains, the outside world remained unaware of the battle's outcome.
The battlefield's atmosphere was overwhelming. Countless martial soul avatars and true forms of weapon spirits clashed, with their power and destructive capabilities being terrifyingly immense. More than half of the mountain peaks within the ancestral grounds were razed to the ground.
The Clear Sky Sect suffered devastating losses. Out of their original seven Titled Douluo, the Fourth and Fifth Elders self-detonated and died. Tang Hao, disregarding all consequences, unleashed the Great Sumeru Hammer, even sacrificing five spirit rings to gravely injure the level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo. However, Tang Hao himself was severely injured and fell into a coma.
The Clear Sky Sect originally had around a thousand disciples, but after this war, nearly half were lost. Years of effort to rebuild and strengthen the sect were essentially destroyed.
Had it not been for Tang Xiao recently reaching level 97 in spirit power, combined with the self-detonation of two elders and Tang Hao's life-threatening combat efforts, the Clear Sky Sect would likely have been annihilated by the Spirit Hall.
The Spirit Hall also suffered significant losses. Out of the three thousand spirit masters sent to attack, around fifteen hundred were either killed or injured, many of whom were victims of the two elders' self-detonation. As for the six major Worships of the Spirit Hall, they fared slightly better but were all injured to varying degrees. The Golden Crocodile Douluo, who directly took Tang Hao's Great Sumeru Hammer attack, sustained serious injuries, while the other five Titled Douluo were also hurt to different extents by the self-detonations of the Fourth and Fifth Elders. In the end, the Spirit Hall forces were forced to retreat.
Tang Xiao, looking gravely at the other elders, particularly at the critically injured Tang Hao, finally decided that the Clear Sky Sect would emerge from seclusion and relocate the sect near Heaven Dou City.
Although the Clear Sky Sect barely won this battle, their losses among top-level experts were far greater than those of the Spirit Hall. Apart from Tang Xiao, who was still relatively unharmed, the other three elders were all seriously injured, and Tang Hao remained in a coma.
Tang Xiao estimated that the six elders of the Spirit Hall would fully recover in at most half a year. If the Spirit Hall were to attack again by then, the Clear Sky Sect would face total annihilation. Relocating near Heaven Dou City and relying on the Heaven Dou Empire was the only way to ensure the sect's survival.
Moreover, with Tang Hao's current injuries and the many other heavily injured spirit masters within the sect—including the three elders—external medical treatment was urgently needed. The hammer-wielding disciples of the Clear Sky School had no expertise in healing.
After finalizing the decision to emerge from seclusion, Tang Xiao sent Tang Lie and Tang Yuehua to immediately contact the Heaven Dou Empire to discuss the relocation of the sect and arrangements for the new sect grounds. In this battle, Tang Lie had sustained relatively minor injuries and was still capable of traveling.
The Second and Third Elders stayed behind to guard the sect, maintaining internal vigilance in case of another Spirit Hall attack. They also organized the sect's affairs to prepare for their emergence from seclusion.
Tang Xiao, meanwhile, took Tang San and the unconscious Tang Hao to Heaven Dou City, seeking medical treatment for Tang Hao and planning the sect's future.
The three elders watched as the critically injured and unconscious Tang Hao was carried away. Though they shook their heads, they did not object. Tang Hao had indeed made a significant contribution in this battle. Without his efforts, the Golden Crocodile Douluo could have crushed the five elders before assisting his comrades in breaking through Tang Xiao's Clear Sky Array, which would have led to the total destruction of the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Xiao quickly brought Tang San and Tang Hao to Heaven Dou City and directly sought out Ye Renxin, hoping he could help heal Tang Hao.
Upon seeing Tang Hao's injuries, Ye Renxin couldn't help but shake his head. Tang Hao's condition was far worse than Ye Renxin had anticipated. Even with all his skills, Ye Renxin could only stabilize Tang Hao's injuries and could not wake him up.
Looking at his comatose younger brother, the typically strong Tang Xiao almost broke into tears. Suppressing his sorrow, he pleaded with Ye Renxin, "Elder Ye, I beg you to do everything you can to save my younger brother. No matter the cost, the Clear Sky Sect will do everything in its power to repay you."
Tang San, kneeling beside him, also begged, "Elder Ye, please save my father. I'm willing to do anything, no matter the price."
Ye Renxin shook his head. "You should be well aware of Tang Hao's injuries. Judging by his condition, he must have forced himself to use the Clear Sky Sect's ring detonation technique despite his previous wounds. If it weren't for the high-year spirit bones on his body and his self-sustaining cultivation technique, he would have died on the spot.
"I am but a Spirit Douluo. For injuries of this magnitude, I can only stabilize them. Fully healing him is beyond my capabilities."
Despite Ye Renxin's words, Tang Xiao and Tang San continued to beg, unwilling to give up. Ye Renxin, seeing their determination, finally sighed and took out an item from his spirit tool.
It was a fragment of the Millennium Ginseng King that Yang Podi had gifted to him long ago. Over the years, Ye Renxin had consumed part of it himself and used portions to treat patients. Only a tenth of it remained.
Tang San's eyes lit up as he recognized the Millennium Ginseng King. Having studied the properties of rare herbs, he knew its incredible effects.
Stammering slightly, Tang San asked, "Elder Ye, is this the Millennium Ginseng King? But why is there so little left?"
Ye Renxin explained, "I obtained this many years ago. Over time, I've used portions of it to treat patients. This is all that remains. Hopefully, it will help Tang Hao."
With that, Ye Renxin used his spirit power to transform the fragment into pure essence and fed it to Tang Hao.
He continued using his spirit power to treat Tang Hao, working tirelessly for half a day. When he finally finished, Ye Renxin told Tang Xiao, "I've stabilized Tang Hao's injuries. He should wake up within five to ten days. However, his strength will be reduced to about 30% of what it was. Fully recovering to his former state will take five to ten years, at the very least.
"With the current level of medical expertise among spirit masters, it's impossible to fully heal him. If you truly wish to restore him, you'll need to find some rare treasures. Otherwise, even I cannot do it."
Tang Xiao and Tang San breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that Tang Hao's life was no longer in immediate danger.
However, Tang San asked hesitantly, "Elder Ye, may I ask where you obtained this Millennium Ginseng King?"
Ye Renxin replied calmly, "It was a gift from a patient I once treated. Rare treasures like this are incredibly scarce. Even that individual no longer has any."
Tang San pressed, "Could you tell me who that person was?"
Ye Renxin shook his head firmly. "I have spent my life treating patients with a clear conscience. To disclose the identity of someone who gifted me such a treasure would be a betrayal of their trust. Besides, the Millennium Ginseng King is gone. Even if you found that person, it wouldn't help."
Before Tang San could continue, Tang Xiao interrupted, "Elder Ye, please forgive the child's ignorance. Your reputation for integrity is well-known across the continent. Tang San is simply worried for his father."
Tang San's expression darkened, but after hesitating for a moment, he asked again, "Elder Ye, I once consumed a Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng. Could my blood help my father?"
After examining Tang San, Ye Renxin shook his head. "You consumed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng five or six years ago. Its effects have almost completely worn off. Your blood will not help. If you had consumed it recently or still had one, it might have been effective."
After this discussion, they confirmed that Tang Hao's condition had stabilized. Since Ye Renxin refrained from getting involved in the conflicts of major powers and only treated patients, they did not leave Tang Hao in his care.
Tang Xiao and Tang San carried the unconscious Tang Hao back to the Tang Sect, intending to let him recover there for a while.
Tang San, puzzled, asked Tang Xiao, "Uncle, why didn't you let me ask Senior Ye about the origin of that Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King? Maybe it could help save my father."
Tang Xiao shook his head. "Ye Renxin's character is known throughout the land. Even if you pressured him, it wouldn't work. Besides, Senior Ye just helped treat Hao, and our Clear Sky Sect already owes him an enormous favor. If we turn around and try to coerce him, how would the world view the Clear Sky Sect?"
"Moreover, Ye Renxin is arguably one of the most well-connected people on the entire Douluo Continent. He's treated countless individuals, from the imperial families of both great empires to high-ranking members of Spirit Hall and leaders of major clans. No one would dare offend him lightly."
"Besides, I almost know where this Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King came from."
Tang San asked curiously, "Uncle, you know where it came from?"
Tang Xiao sighed. "If I'm not mistaken, this Ten-Thousand-Year Ginseng King probably came from the Breaking Clan. The Breaking Clan is the largest family of herbalists on the Douluo Continent. Only they, with their connection to Ye Renxin, would gift him a treasure of this level. After all, they are practically family now."
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes lit up. "Uncle, do you think the Breaking Clan might have a way to completely heal my father?"
"I'm not sure if they can. But given our relationship with the Breaking Clan, it's unlikely they'd agree to help Hao."
In the following days, news from across the continent poured in, including the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Tang Xiao and Tang San were stunned.
The good news, however, was that the Heaven Dou Empire warmly welcomed the Clear Sky Sect. As soon as they heard that the Clear Sky Sect intended to emerge from seclusion, the Empire immediately invited Tang Xiao to the palace for discussions.
When Tang Xiao, Tang San, and Tang Yuehua arrived at the imperial palace, they found that Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan were already there, with Emperor Xue Ye personally receiving them.
After extensive discussions, the three parties finalized the locations for the new sect headquarters of both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Clear Sky Sect. The Heaven Dou Empire even pledged significant manpower and resources to assist in rebuilding the sects, demonstrating their sincerity.
Seven days later, Tang Hao finally regained consciousness. However, instead of worrying about his injuries, he was more concerned about the state of the clan and Tang San's safety. After confirming that the Clear Sky Sect was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Following successful negotiations between Tang Xiao and the Heaven Dou Empire, the Clear Sky Sect immediately left their ancestral grounds and relocated to Heaven Dou City. Upon arrival, the three elders, seeing the gravely injured but now awake Tang Hao, finally accepted his return to the Clear Sky Sect.
Moved by invitations from Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, Bai He and Tai Tan were deeply touched and ultimately decided to lead their families back to the Clear Sky Sect. After all, the current Tang Sect was nothing more than an empty shell, devoid of any real strength.
Tang Xiao publicly announced the Clear Sky Sect's return to the world of spirit masters. He declared Tang Hao's reinstatement within the clan and issued a call for the affiliated clans of the Clear Sky Sect to return, using Bai He and Tai Tan as exemplars.
Although the Clear Sky Sect had suffered losses, their five surviving Titled Douluo still inspired awe across the land.
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