Chapter 305: The Conspiracy of the Clear Sky Sect Brothers!
Borrowing a knife to kill!
The sinister voice from Tang Xiao's mouth sent a shiver through Tang Hao's body.
Born in the prestigious Clear Sky Sect, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were no sheltered flowers.
Tang Hao, being smart, quickly understood the meaning behind his brother's words and asked in a low voice, "Brother, you mean… the Spirit Hall?"
If there was anyone in this world who desired the soul ring and soul bone of a hundred-thousand-year-old soul beast more than the three upper sects, Tang Hao could guarantee it was the Spirit Hall.
He had heard from his elders, and during his travels with his brother, that the current pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, was the son of a powerful figure from his grandfather's generation. Qian Xunji was powerful and arrogant, having reached the Title Douluo level.
There were rumors that Qian Xunji didn't regard the three upper sects highly and was secretly amassing power to annihilate them.
Moreover, he had heard that Qian Xunji had taken a disciple, the second person on the continent with twin martial souls!
A soul master with twin martial souls was terrifying.
While an ordinary soul master, even if they reached the Title Douluo level, would have nine soul rings and nine soul skills, a twin martial soul soul master could have eighteen soul rings and eighteen soul skills!
The increase in soul skills significantly enhanced the soul master's power, far beyond a simple addition.
For example, a Title Douluo and a Soul Douluo might seem to be separated by just one soul ring, but their power was worlds apart.
Similarly, a Title Douluo with eighteen soul rings could be conservatively estimated to match the power of three Title Douluos of the same level.
"That's right."
Tang Xiao was pleased with his brother's quick thinking and continued, "I have already inquired about the Spirit Hall's recent activities. Qian Xunji's disciple is expected to break through to the Title Douluo level soon, showcasing his twin martial soul talent."
"For his disciple, Qian Xunji will undoubtedly go to great lengths to find the best soul ring, aiming to make his disciple the first-ever Title Douluo with twin martial souls in history!"
"This will not only benefit him and his disciple but also greatly enhance the prestige of the Spirit Hall."
"If he learns about the existence of a hundred-thousand-year soul beast near us, he will undoubtedly come after us."
Tang Hao frowned slightly and said, "Brother, I still don't understand."
"If the Spirit Hall finds out that Ah Yin is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, how will I obtain the soul ring?"
At this moment, Tang Hao couldn't fully grasp the plan. After all, if Qian Xunji came, the two of them, as Soul Douluos, wouldn't be able to stop this well-known Title Douluo.
Moreover, Qian Xunji wouldn't be alone.
"Hao, have you forgotten?"
Tang Xiao said softly, "Obtaining a soul ring doesn't necessarily require killing a soul beast."
"There is another way to obtain a soul ring from a soul beast."
Tang Xiao's words struck Tang Hao like a thunderbolt.
Sacrifice!
As a member of the sect, Tang Hao had read about this method in the sect's ancient texts.
It was said that some soul beasts, deeply bonded with human soul masters, would choose to sacrifice themselves upon death, concentrating all their power into a soul ring and soul bone, gifting them to the human soul master.
The soul ring and soul bone from a soul beast's sacrifice were far more potent than those obtained by killing a soul beast!
Tang Hao pondered for a moment and nodded, "Brother, the sacrifice method is indeed a good idea, but my bond with Ah Yin isn't strong enough yet."
Tang Xiao laughed softly, "I know, but her feelings for you are growing. You must seize this opportunity!"
Tang Xiao's eyes flashed with intensity, "A hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone are rare opportunities. Don't miss it."
"I know. Even if I can't obtain it, I won't let the Spirit Hall succeed." Tang Hao's eyes showed a fierce determination.
Tang Xiao patted Tang Hao's shoulder and said, "Hao, remember, from now on, you must nurture your relationship with her, keeping her close."
"Since she has confessed her feelings to you, as a soul beast, she won't easily betray you."
"I will take this opportunity to leave. When the time is right, I will help spread the news."
Tang Hao replied, "Brother, don't worry. I can handle this easily."
"But I have another idea."
"Another idea?"
Tang Xiao looked at his brother in confusion and asked, "What is it?"
Tang Hao then revealed his plan in detail.
After hearing his brother's plan, Tang Xiao's breath hitched, and his expression turned solemn.
"Brother Hao, are you serious?"
Tang Xiao's expression suddenly became serious. "A soul master having a child with a soul beast has never been done before. If you..."
"It doesn't matter."
Tang Hao waved his hand confidently. "Brother, I assure you my plan is foolproof."
"If the child has talent, we can train him to become a deadly weapon for our Clear Sky Sect. If our plan succeeds, the Spirit Hall will be blamed for killing Ah Yin."
"Such a deep hatred will make it easy for us to manipulate him against the Spirit Hall."
"And if he turns out to be useless due to bloodline conflict, we can simply discard him."
"Either way, I will obtain the soul ring and soul bone. Whether it adds an extra benefit or not is secondary."
Tang Xiao took a deep breath, staring at his brother. "Since you have thought it through, let's proceed as you said."
"Thank you, Brother." Tang Hao cupped his fists in gratitude.
"No need for formalities between us."
Tang Xiao said, "Brother Hao, your talent surpasses mine. The position of Sect Master of the Clear Sky Sect will undoubtedly be yours in the future. Now you have the opportunity to obtain a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone, proving that the heavens favor our Clear Sky Sect."
"In the near future, I hope to see the day when your soul power breaks through level 100 and you ascend to godhood!"
"Hahaha, rest assured, Brother. If I ever become a god, I will not forget you!"
...
The scene shifted.
Spirit Hall.
"Is the information confirmed?" The man in golden armor sitting on the pope's throne asked his confidant below, his voice like a decree.
His aura was imposing, and a holy light seemed to radiate from him. Light from outside the Hall of the Pope shone through the stained glass, making him appear like a deity descended to earth.
This was the current Pope of Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji.
"Reporting to the Pope, the information is accurate."
"We dispatched several Title Douluo to observe the woman beside Tang Hao without alarming him. After two months, we are certain she is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast, specifically a Blue Silver Emperor."
"A hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor? Even a weak soul beast like the Blue Silver Emperor can cultivate to the hundred-thousand-year level... This is no ordinary Blue Silver Emperor!"
Qian Xunji muttered, then suddenly stood up, his aura flooding the Hall of the Pope with light.
"It's hard to say whether the Clear Sky Sect is fortunate or unfortunate. To have a hundred-thousand-year soul beast by their side without realizing it is truly wasteful."
"Since they don't want it, it's perfect for Spirit Hall."
With that, Qian Xunji looked towards a frequently watched position, noticing the person was still absent.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, suppressing his rising eyebrows. "Increase surveillance on Tang Hao and the soul beast beside him. Do not let them out of our sight."
"And send a message to the Clear Sky Sect. Inform them that our only goal is to hunt the soul beast."
"If they want to take their people away, I have no objection. But if they try to stop us from hunting the soul beast, I will first deploy the Spirit Hall army to destroy the Clear Sky Sect!"
At this, Qian Xunji's aura exuded overwhelming dominance.
"Understood!" The Title Douluo below nodded immediately, his tone revealing excitement and envy.
Participating in the hunt for a hundred-thousand-year soul beast was a rare opportunity, even for a Title Douluo.
His envy stemmed from the fact that, as a Title Douluo, he didn't possess a hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
But the girl under Qian Xunji's tutelage, possessing twin martial souls and nearing the Title Douluo level, made it clear that the Pope himself intended to secure the hundred-thousand-year soul ring for her.
The first Title Douluo in history with twin martial souls and a hundred-thousand-year soul ring!
Just the thought made him incredibly excited.
After leaving the Hall of the Pope, he immediately went to relay Pope Qian Xunji's latest orders.
Clear Sky Sect
The council hall was in a state of utter chaos.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
A furious banging on the table echoed through the hall, silencing the previously chaotic room.
"What is this noise?!"
"Do you still consider yourselves part of the top three sects?!"
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's father, the current patriarch of the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Laozongzhu, swept his tiger-like eyes over everyone present. He stepped out from the inner hall and looked at his son Tang Xiao, saying coldly, "Xiao'er, explain the situation to me once more."
Seeing his father appear, Tang Xiao didn't dare to be negligent. He immediately nodded and recounted everything the Spirit Hall had said.
"Patriarch, the Spirit Hall wouldn't make such claims without absolute certainty. Otherwise, they wouldn't disregard the lives of your sons," a Clear Sky Sect elder said immediately after Tang Xiao finished speaking.
"Only a hundred-thousand-year soul beast could cause such a stir."
"I've heard that the Spirit Hall's Pope Qian Xunji has dispatched more than a dozen groups to track Tang Hao and the hundred-thousand-year soul beast, ensuring they don't escape."
"This indicates the Spirit Hall is determined to capture that hundred-thousand-year soul beast."
"Patriarch, I suggest sending someone to bring Tang Hao back quickly to prevent him from making a grave mistake!"
Clang!
Before Tang Laozongzhu could respond, another elder stood up, immediately voicing his opposition.
"Patriarch, this must not happen."
"Regardless of whether Tang Hao has committed a grave mistake by associating with the soul beast, he is still one of us!"
"No matter what, the Spirit Hall has no right to judge him!"
"If we back down now, it would be admitting to the world that the Clear Sky Sect fears the Spirit Hall."
"As the leader of the top three sects, we have always stood at the forefront against the Spirit Hall."
"If we retreat now, what will other sects think?"
"Furthermore, that hundred-thousand-year soul beast is now in Tang Hao's possession. The hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone should rightfully belong to our younger generation in the Clear Sky Sect."
"The Spirit Hall's Pope wants the hundred-thousand-year soul beast? Let him find his own. He has no right to seize what belongs to us!"
This elder's words immediately garnered support from other elders.
"That's right, the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone should belong to us. The Spirit Hall has no right to interfere!"
"The Spirit Hall claims they discovered the soul beast first, so by the rules, it should be theirs."
"Bullshit! Just because they say they found it first, doesn't make it true."
"Why are you arguing with me? If you have the guts, go argue with their Pope!"
"Fine, I will! Who's afraid?!"
The council hall erupted into arguments once more.
"Silence!"
"Bang!"
Tang Laozongzhu stomped on the ground, and his Title Douluo-level soul power instantly quieted the room.
He ignored the elders and looked at his son Tang Xiao, asking, "Xiao'er, what do you know about the woman named Ah Yin?"
Hearing this, Tang Xiao's heart leaped with joy.
As long as he told the prepared story, their plan could succeed.
Although deceiving his father, it would secure a future for the Clear Sky Sect and a Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone.
His deception was merely a benevolent lie.
Feigning a dejected expression, Tang Xiao shook his head and said, "Father, Ah Yin is indeed a wonderful woman."
"I never imagined she would be a hundred-thousand-year soul beast!"
"I…"
Tang Xiao's voice choked with emotion, moving some of the elders present.
They had experienced such feelings and understood the pain.
Tang Laozongzhu patted his son's shoulder, signaling him to step back.
As Tang Xiao left for the inner hall, Tang Laozongzhu looked at everyone present and asked a question that left them speechless:
"Do you all know about the ninety-ninth level soul power Grand Worshipper of the Spirit Hall?"
For a moment, the hall was silent!