Finally, Tang Hao was convinced that the Slaughter King was none other than his grandfather, Tang Chen, the once 99th-ranked Title Douluo of the continent.
Following this revelation, Tang Hao learned from Tang Chen that the reason the Slaughter King had targeted him and Xiao San (Tang San) was because his mind had been influenced by the divine trial within the Slaughter City.
This was why he had schemed against them.
However, now that Tang Chen had passed his divine trial, his rationality had been restored, and the first thing he did upon regaining his senses was to return to the Clear Sky Sect.
At this point, all of Tang Hao's previous anger vanished, replaced by overwhelming excitement and joy!
The Slaughter King was actually his grandfather!
The grandfather they had been searching for so long turned out to be the Slaughter King!
With Tang Chen's return, including the five elders and Tang Xiao, who had recently returned from Heaven Dou City, everyone was filled with immense excitement and emotion upon hearing the news.
Their ancestor, Tang Chen, had returned on his own.
With the return of their ancestor, the five elders and Tang Xiao felt an overwhelming sense of pride and confidence!
This signaled that the Clear Sky Sect could officially shake off all its past shadows and return to its peak as the number one sect on the continent!
With Tang Chen around, what did they have to fear from the Spirit Hall, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, or the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family? They were all insignificant!
A single hammer strike could crush them all!
After some discussion and consultation, Tang Xiao decided to formally announce the return of their ancestor, Tang Chen!
At the same time, they began summoning their former subsidiary sects to return and prepare to follow the sect's orders!
They then sent letters to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, demanding that they return the shares of the Moon Pavilion they had taken over the years.
If they refused, the Clear Sky Sect would personally come to collect!
With Ancestor Tang Chen present, they were certain these two sects would not dare to disobey!
As the news of Tang Chen's return to the Clear Sky Sect began to spread across the continent, the once peaceful land was once again thrown into turmoil.
The younger generation might not know what Tang Chen represented, but those over fifty years old certainly did.
Tang Chen, the 99th-ranked Title Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect, who had been missing for so many years, had suddenly returned?!
Moreover, the Clear Sky Sect was announcing his return with such fanfare. What were they planning?!
Could it be that the Clear Sky Sect was preparing to make a comeback?!
Although the Clear Sky Sect did not explicitly state their intentions, their actions made it abundantly clear that they were preparing to re-emerge in a grand fashion in the near future!
When the news reached Heaven Dou City, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family immediately received the information.
Shortly after, Ning Fengzhi secretly summoned Yu Yuanzhen for a discussion.
After a tense discussion, both sides decided to hold their ground for now and see how the Spirit Hall would handle Tang Chen's return.
After all, Tang Hao had killed Qian Xunji, which was a matter of vengeance for the Spirit Hall. Compared to the shares of the Moon Pavilion, this was a far more significant issue.
Although the recent news from the Clear Sky Sect suggested they were preparing to make a comeback, as long as they had not officially done so, there was no need to worry too much. It was likely that the Clear Sky Sect was also testing the waters to gauge the Spirit Hall's reaction.
If the Spirit Hall tacitly allowed the Clear Sky Sect's return, they could return the shares later.
However, if the Spirit Hall took action, with the presence of Qian Daoliu, another 99th-ranked powerhouse, Tang Chen was not invincible!
With the combined strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family, the Clear Sky Sect was not entirely unbeatable!
In this matter, the Moon Pavilion shares were secondary. Yu Yuanzhen and Ning Fengzhi did not believe that returning the shares would reset everything to the way it was, so they had to prepare for the worst!
Moreover, their two sects were not without countermeasures. As long as they held out until Xiao Yu emerged from seclusion, everything would turn around.
Tang Chen was indeed powerful, but he was still within the realm of humanity, while Xiao Yu was a semi-divine being!
Meanwhile, within the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Xiao was furious when he saw that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family had immediately returned the Moon Pavilion shares but only sent letters offering superficial congratulations on their ancestor's return.
Not only him, but the five elders were also filled with anger and frustration upon hearing the news.
"Hmph, before we were cautious, but now that our ancestor Tang Chen has returned, Ning Fengzhi and Yu Yuanzhen still don't know how to read the situation! They refuse to hand over the Moon Pavilion shares. It seems they won't give up until they see the Yellow River!"
"Sect Master, since Yu Yuanzhen and Ning Fengzhi are so disrespectful, let's just go to war! My hammer is itching for a fight!" Tang Lie exclaimed excitedly to Tang Xiao.
"Yes, Sect Master, now that Big Brother Tang Chen has returned, what do we have to fear? With just six Title Douluo, Big Brother Tang Chen can crush them with a wave of his hand. We can annihilate the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, using their destruction to announce the Clear Sky Sect's triumphant return!" Tang Feng added, equally excited.
Seeing the five elders' enthusiasm, Tang Xiao dared not make any decisions on his own and instead looked to Tang Chen for guidance.
Tang Chen, however, was indifferent. His purpose in coming out was to find that deity and watch the unfolding drama.
But if he wanted the Clear Sky Sect to help him find that mysterious deity, helping the sect re-emerge might be more convenient.
Therefore, Tang Chen casually said, "I don't mind. I've been idle in the Slaughter City for so many years, and it's time to stretch my limbs. I want to see who dares to stop the Clear Sky Sect's return!"
Hearing Tang Chen's words, Tang Xiao's face lit up with joy.
He was about to announce the formal declaration of war when he suddenly remembered something and turned to Tang Chen with a serious expression.
"Grandfather, since we were forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall, if we want to truly re-emerge, perhaps you should make a trip to the Spirit Hall and inform Qian Daoliu.
After all, he is a 99th-ranked Title Douluo, the strongest force within the Spirit Hall, and controls the entire organization. If he disagrees, our re-emergence would be a joke."
Hearing this, Tang Chen sneered.
"Hmph, Qian Daoliu? The strongest in the Spirit Hall is not him. Our Clear Sky Sect may not be able to challenge the Spirit Hall, but we are not afraid of a mere Qian Daoliu. I'll go and have a chat with him. Wait for my return."