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"What? The Clear Sky Sect can come out into the world again?!"
"Really? I've been wanting to go out and see the world for so long!"
The moment these words were spoken, the Clear Sky Sect erupted in an uproar.
Even the normally calm and composed elders widened their eyes in shock.
The disciples were abuzz with excited chatter.
Although the Clear Sky Sect claimed to be a reclusive sect, in truth they had secluded themselves out of fear of the Spirit Hall, confining themselves to one corner of the world.
For over ten years, both the youngest disciples and the oldest elders had yearned for the day the sect would reemerge.
However, Tang Xiao and the elders quickly regained their composure.
They knew well that the fundamental reason for their seclusion was the Spirit Hall's overwhelming strength.
Even if they joined forces with the Heaven Dou Empire, it was uncertain whether they could truly stand against the Spirit Hall.
After all, the Spirit Hall had Qian Daoliu, an Ultimate Douluo whose presence alone was enough to keep the Clear Sky Sect's head bowed.
Tang Xiao did wish to use this opportunity to divert some of the hatred away from Tang Hao, but he would not recklessly endanger the sect.
After a moment's thought, he turned to the messenger and asked, "On what grounds does Emperor Xue Ye believe that, with the Heaven Dou Empire's help, the Clear Sky Sect would choose to reemerge?"
At his words, all eyes turned to the general who had brought the message.
The general stepped forward with confidence and said in a ringing voice, "Sect Master Tang, this proposal also comes from Bone Douluo himself. If the Clear Sky Sect emerges to aid the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will forever stand united with the Clear Sky Sect, sharing both honor and hardship."
The elders narrowed their eyes, weighing the pros and cons.
One elder muttered under his breath, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may have only Gu Rong left, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is still the number one auxiliary martial soul in the world. With their aid, our strength would greatly increase."
The Second Elder, however, frowned. "That may be so, but who can guarantee that they will not stab us in the back one day?"
Several elders nodded in agreement, clearly sharing the concern.
Tang Xiao also understood that a mere verbal promise from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not enough to justify the Clear Sky Sect taking such a risk.
Just as he was about to speak, the general stepped forward again and said, "Please, don't be hasty. Hear me out before you decide."
Once again, everyone's attention was on him.
The general smiled faintly, then pointed toward Tang Hao. "According to Bone Douluo, the Clear Sky Douluo has a son named Tang San, who is of a similar age to Sect Master Ning's daughter, Ning Rongrong. Therefore, His Majesty and Bone Douluo propose a marriage alliance between the two sects to solidify their cooperation."
The room fell into dead silence—then erupted in chaos.
"A marriage alliance?! Tang San? Tang Hao's son?!"
The disciples whispered excitedly among themselves, while the elders exchanged glances in disbelief. Tang Xiao, too, was momentarily stunned.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had actually proposed marriage.
And every elder of the Clear Sky Sect knew that Ning Fengzhi had only one daughter—Ning Rongrong.
Now that he had fallen, Ning Rongrong was the de facto sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
For their sect master to marry into the Clear Sky Sect—it was hard not to see this as a great bargain for them.
The Fifth Elder clapped his hands and laughed. "Excellent! This would make our two sects true allies!"
The Second Elder frowned again. "This is no trivial matter. Tang San's identity is… delicate. Such a marriage could provoke the Spirit Hall even further."
Indeed, if the Spirit Hall learned that Tang Hao's son was marrying into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they would never sit idly by.
Tang Xiao nodded, his eyes reflecting a trace of complexity.
But to save Tang Hao, he was willing to take the risk.
He turned to Tang Hao. "Hao-di, would you agree to have Tang San marry Ning Rongrong?"
Tang Hao's heart leaped with joy, and he nodded vigorously. "Of course. For the sake of the sect, I'd offer not only Little San, but myself as well."
Tang Xiao's mouth twitched. This old man wants to rob the cradle?
He then looked back at the general and asked in a deep voice, "Is this truly the will of Emperor Xue Ye and Gu Rong?"
The general bowed and said, "Rest assured, Sect Master Tang. Bone Douluo himself proposed it, and he greatly praises Tang San's talent and character, believing him and Ning Rongrong to be a perfect match."
The Seventh Elder snorted. "Why choose Tang Hao's son? Are you saying none of the other young talents in the Clear Sky Sect are worthy?"
At this, the younger disciples stirred, eager and restless.
Who wouldn't want to board the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's great ship?
Though their power was diminished, their wealth remained among the greatest on the continent.
Whoever married in would never lack cultivation resources again.
Seeing the disciples' reaction, the general continued, "Tang San, son of the Clear Sky Douluo, was born with full innate soul power and possesses twin martial souls. At twelve, he had already reached the twenty-ninth rank as a Great Soul Master. That is why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect chose him. If any disciple believes they surpass him in talent, they are welcome to step forward as a candidate."
"Innate full soul power?! Twin martial souls?!"
"Twelve years old, twenty-ninth rank Great Soul Master!"
The Clear Sky Sect's disciples were stunned—so it was a true genius they were after.
The Seventh Elder snorted again. "Hmph. Tang Hao, you've raised a fine son."
Tang Hao lifted his head with a proud smirk, his eyes saying, I have a great son, and you don't.
The Seventh Elder nearly lost his temper on the spot.
Tang Xiao exhaled and stood. "Very well. The Clear Sky Sect agrees to a marriage alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The betrothal between Tang San and Ning Rongrong is settled!"
The general smiled and bowed. "Sect Master Tang is wise! However, Bone Douluo has one final request."
"Speak," Tang Xiao said gravely.
"On the surface, this will be a marriage alliance, but Tang San must marry into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Of course, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will also send several core disciples to marry into the Clear Sky Sect to strengthen the bond."
"Marry in?" Tang Xiao frowned in displeasure.
The disciples of the Clear Sky Sect exchanged amused looks.
In any culture, marrying into the wife's family was rarely considered a point of pride for a man.
The Seventh Elder sneered, ready to watch Tang Hao make a fool of himself.
But they all underestimated Tang Hao's shamelessness.
He said loudly, "If it benefits the sect, it doesn't matter if Little San marries in."
Tang Hao's intelligence was questionable, but he understood that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect intended to fully cultivate Tang San into their pillar of strength.
And he wasn't exaggerating—so long as Tang San didn't die prematurely, becoming a Title Douluo was a certainty.
Moreover, as Tang Hao's son, Tang San might not always be cordial toward the Clear Sky Sect in the future. This way, the two sects could form a deep alliance without one swallowing the other whole.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was, as always, shrewd.
The elders of the Clear Sky Sect recognized the drawbacks, but the advantages were undeniable. They would gain vast resources from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and they could reemerge into the world. With the two sects allied by marriage, even the Spirit Hall would have to think twice before acting rashly.
Thus, the marriage alliance between the Clear Sky Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was officially sealed, and the news quickly made its way back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
In the grand hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, three figures eagerly broke the seal on the letter and read every word carefully.
Emperor Xue Ye, seeing that the Clear Sky Sect had agreed to act, sighed in admiration. "Truly, you can't catch the wolf without sacrificing the child. The Clear Sky Sect has finally stepped forward."
At that moment, the doors of the hall burst open with a loud bang.
A white figure, like a flash of lightning, swept inside.
It was none other than Sword Douluo, Chen Xin.
Sword qi surged from his body as he glared at Bone Douluo.
"Old Bones! You're actually marrying Rongrong off? What kind of grandfather does that make you?!"
(End of Chapter)