Chapter 115: Night Visit
In the Clear Sky Clan's residence, Tang Tian had called his two sons, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, to his room alone to recount the day's events.
"Twin Martial Souls... a hundred-thousand-year seventh ring," Tang Xiao exclaimed in shock upon hearing the tale. Even the arrogant Tang Hao was greatly astonished. The news was simply too much to process. The new Second High Priest of Spirit Hall, Jingni Douluo, was a twin Martial Soul wielder who had successfully cultivated both, and her husband, the Second Majesty Qin Xuan, possessed a hundred-thousand-year seventh spirit ring.
The most terrifying part was their age. One was less than twenty-five, with spirit power at level 97. The other was less than twenty-one, with spirit power at level 76. Both had shattered the cultivation records of the Douluo Continent. Their own so-called Clear Sky Twin Stars couldn't even compare.
"...That's how things are," Tang Tian instructed. "Hao'er, Xiao'er, remember, if you encounter Qin Xuan in the future, you must not conflict with him. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is a lesson to be learned."
"Father, your child understands," Tang Xiao nodded.
Tang Hao, however, was dismissive. "What's so great? He's just a rich second generation who relies on a woman. And our Clear Sky Clan is not comparable to a mere Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Thinking back to Grandfather..."
"But the problem is your grandfather isn't here now!" Tang Tian sharply interrupted. "Hao'er, as the next Clan Master, you should learn to be patient and not be so reckless."
"What if that Qin Xuan guy comes looking for trouble with our clan?" Tang Hao retorted, his dislike for anyone associated with Spirit Hall palpable.
"Even then, you must endure," Tang Tian said firmly. "You must not harm him, let alone kill him. Do not engage him unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, that Jingni Douluo will hunt you down to the ends of the earth." He had to admit, she was even more fiercely protective of her own than their Clear Sky Clan.
"Then are we just going to be controlled by Spirit Hall forever?" Tang Hao said, unconvinced.
"Brother Tang Hao is right. We cannot continue to be controlled by Spirit Hall like this."
An approving voice echoed in the room. A gentle breeze swept through, and the Tang brothers immediately shielded their father. In an empty corner, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had appeared at some unknown time.
"Clan Master Ning, to intrude without prior announcement, isn't that a bit disrespectful to my Clear Sky Clan?" Tang Xiao said with a displeased expression.
"My visit this time was truly forced by circumstances," Ning Fengzhi said, lowering his posture significantly.
"Forced by circumstances?" Tang Hao fumed. "Does that mean you can trespass into my father's room and eavesdrop on our conversation?"
"When honored guests arrive, how can there be any reason not to welcome them?" Tang Tian said calmly from behind the central table. "Xiao'er, Hao'er, step back. Clan Master Ning, please be seated." He gestured for Ning Fengzhi to sit, then poured two cups of tea.
"Thank you, Senior Tang Tian," Ning Fengzhi said, taking a light sip. "Good tea."
"My youngest daughter grew it," Tang Tian said. "But before that, you should tell me your purpose. Also, as we are both Clan Masters of the Upper Three Clans, I think you should call me Clan Master Tang." He did not want to get involved with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan after their public fallout with Spirit Hall.
"Clan Master Tang, you speak frankly," Ning Fengzhi laughed, then pointed to the man beside him. "What do you think of my Uncle Sword's strength?"
"Sword Douluo Chen Xin truly lives up to his name," Tang Tian said with undisguised admiration. "Against him, this old man is not confident of victory."
Ning Fengzhi chuckled. "There's no need to belittle yourself. As I know, besides the renowned Disorderly Wind Splitting Hammer Technique and the Clear Sky Nine Strikes, your clan also has a supreme technique called the Great Sumeru Hammer. It allows the user to instantly unleash strength far beyond their current rank, though it also carries a huge risk."
"Clan Master Ning, you seem to know quite a lot about my clan's ultimate techniques," Tang Tian narrowed his eyes, and his sons also showed unfriendly gazes.
"My grandfather once fought with your esteemed Senior Tang Chen," Sword Douluo quickly added. "This was stated by Senior Tang Chen himself."
Hearing this, their expressions softened slightly. "Back then," Tang Tian said, "old Senior Chen Xun was a master of the sword, even more powerful than the current Second High Priest of Spirit Hall. Although he lost to my father, my father called that battle a duel no less significant than his one with Qian Daoliu."
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