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In the empty hall, the Elders of the Clear Sky Sect and the Clan Chiefs of the Four Single-Attribute Clans sat in their seats with solemn expressions, not saying a word, until Tang Xing appeared in the hall.
"Sect Master."
"Big Brother."
"Father."
Tang Xing's arrival instantly gave everyone a backbone, and they all rose to salute him.
Tang Xing nodded slightly, slowly walked to the main seat, took a deep breath, and then looked at everyone present with a solemn expression.
"Everyone, the Spirit Hall is now at our city gates. What are your thoughts?"
A group of people looked at each other. With the Spirit Hall army pressing down, they clearly wouldn't give up easily.
Tang Xing continued, "The Spirit Hall is ambitious. Their actions today are not just to avenge Qian Xunji, but also to seize the opportunity to annex all Sects and bring chaos to the world."
"My Clear Sky Sect, starting from my father Tang Chen, has dominated the continent, and Spirit Masters across the land have admired us. Today, the Spirit Hall villains delusionally attempt to force my Clear Sky Sect to bow down with military might. Ha, absolutely impossible! Today, I, Tang Xing, swear here to coexist and perish with Clear Sky City. Even if we die today, my Clear Sky Sect will bite off a piece of the Spirit Hall."
"This Sect Master wants all Spirit Masters in the world to see clearly why the Clear Sky Sect is the number one Sect in the world. Are you all willing to follow me, Clear Sky, and fight to the death with the Spirit Hall today?"
As his voice fell, the entire hall immediately fell silent. Then, the Clan Chief of the Strength Clan was the first to rise, cupping his fists and excitedly saying to Tang Xing, "Since the Sect Master is willing to fight to the death, how dare we fall behind? My Strength Clan will follow our master even to death without regret. Our master killed Qian Xunji, and today this old man will also kill until blood flows like a river."
"Well said," said Bai He, the Clan Chief of the Speed Clan, rising, "Although the Speed Clan is not skilled in offense, we are willing to coexist and perish with the Clear Sky Sect."
Niu Gao, the Clan Chief of the Defense Clan, and Yang Wudi, the Clan Chief of the Breaking Clan, also directly stated, "Wherever my Defense Clan is, that is the safest barrier for the Clear Sky Sect. If the Spirit Hall wants to destroy the Clear Sky Sect, they will have to step over the corpses of my entire Clan."
"If they want to destroy the Clear Sky Sect, they must first ask if my Soul Breaking Spear agrees. The Breaking Clan is willing to die for the Sect Master."
The aged Second Elder of the Clear Sky Sect walked to the center of the hall, his expression solemn.
"The Spirit Hall villains want to destroy my Clear Sky Sect? Delusional! How strong can they be? My Clear Sky Sect still possesses this steel-like will!"
Seeing the Clan Chiefs of the Four Clans express their stances one after another, Tang Xing also slowly rose, laughing heartily with a look of relief, "My Clear Sky Sect is united, working together as one. What do we fear from the Spirit Hall! Issue the order: prepare good wine and meat. After the young men have eaten and drunk their fill, they will follow this Sect Master to confront those villains and see who is superior."
"Your subordinates obey! x4"
Watching the Clan Chiefs of the Four Clans quickly depart, Tang Xing's eyes also became incredibly profound. He then looked at the burly man below him.
"Xiao'er, how have the clansmen been arranged?"
The burly man was Tang Xing's eldest son, the Titled Douluo Tang Xiao.
Tang Xiao rose and replied, "Father, according to your instructions, all Clear Sky Sect Spirit Masters below fifty ranks of the direct lineage have already returned to the Sect's ancestral land in several batches. Those currently defending Clear Sky City are all strong individuals capable of self-preservation."
Tang Xing nodded, unable to help but sigh at his father Tang Chen's foresight. When Clear Sky City was first established, a tunnel leading a hundred miles outside the city was dug beneath the Clear Sky Sect's garrison.
Tang Xiao looked at his father, appearing to hesitate to speak. Tang Xing glanced at him and said indifferently, "Are you trying to ask why we didn't tell the Four Single-Attribute Clans about this?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao nodded heavily and said in a deep voice, "The Four Single-Attribute Clans are loyal to my Clear Sky Sect, and now they are fighting for the glory of my Clear Sky Sect. Your son believes they have the right to know."
"Foolish!"
Hearing Tang Xiao's "absurd" words, the Second Elder beside him immediately slammed the table, making a thudding sound. He stood up and looked at Tang Xiao with a cold sneer, his voice frigid:
"You are a Titled Douluo, yet you say such naive things. If the Four Clans knew about the existence of the tunnel, would they still fight with such loyalty? I fear they would turn against my Clear Sky Sect for this sole escape route. How then would we resist the Spirit Hall? Do you want to see the fine young men of my Clear Sky Sect strewn across the fields before you are happy?"
Hearing the Second Elder's cutting remarks, Tang Xiao frowned and looked at the former, saying, "Tang Xiao has absolutely no such intention. It's just that if we act this way, wouldn't it chill the hearts of the Four Clans? If this matter gets out in the future, wouldn't the world mock us? What face would my Clear Sky Sect have left?"
"Face?" The Fourth Elder beside him scoffed with disdain upon hearing this. "After this matter is over, my Clear Sky Sect will have two Titled Douluo in one Family. Who would dare to mock us? As for standing, once Grand Uncle returns, my Clear Sky Sect will definitely march on Spirit City and demand justice."
"Fourth Brother is right. The Four Single-Attribute Clans are merely our Clear Sky Sect's Family servants. Isn't it only right for a group of servants to block blades for their master?" the Fifth Elder said righteously from the side.
"But…"
"There are no 'buts'," the Seventh Elder looked at Tang Xiao with disgust, his words like ice. "If it weren't for you covering for Tang Hao and that beast, and bringing that beast back to the Sect early, we wouldn't have today's disaster."
His voice carried a hint of unwillingness. As the youngest among the Clear Sky Sect Elders, he had the most hope of breaking through to Titled Douluo on his own. If Tang Hao had brought that 100,000-year Spirit Beast back to the Sect, with both Tang Xiao and Tang Hao now having full Spirit Bones, he wouldn't dare to dream of a spirit ring, but he would have had a great chance at that 100,000-year Spirit Bone.
The thought of missing out on a 100,000-year Spirit Bone made his heart feel as if it were bleeding at this moment.
Seeing this, Tang Xing also comforted Tang Xiao: "The Four Single-Attribute Clans are willing to make such a great sacrifice for my Clear Sky Sect. The entire Sect will certainly not forget their contributions. In due time, when your grandfather returns, glory will naturally be bestowed upon them."
Tang Xiao remained silent. He had grown up under the protection of his grandfather, Tang Chen, and had tried to imitate Tang Chen's every word and action, imagining himself to be a towering hero like his grandfather. To allow four Families to be annihilated for his own selfish reasons today went against his principles.
Looking at the silent Tang Xiao, Tang Xing also felt helpless. This eldest son had been exceptionally talented since childhood and was upright, but compared to his younger son, he seemed less flexible. He then said to Tang Xiao:
"The Four Single-Attribute Clans each have their advantages. Gathered together, even the Spirit Hall would have to pay a considerable price to devour them. There is still a possibility of breaking through."
He himself didn't believe what he was saying. This time, the Spirit Hall had laid out a dragnet, and moreover, they had the Angel Legion, which had dominated the continent for nearly ten thousand years. With this lineup, let alone the Four Single-Attribute Clans, even the Clear Sky Sect together would be outmatched. For the Four Clans to break through was almost wishful thinking.
But Tang Xiao, upon hearing this, looked up and said, "Then Uncle and the others…"
Bai He's sister was Tang Xing's wife, and also Tang Xiao and Tang Hao's mother. The two brothers had been watched by Bai He as they grew up, and the relationship between uncle and nephews was quite close.
Tang Xing pondered for a moment and said, "Let him stay here. Don't forget, his Needle Tailed Swift Spirit is the fastest on the continent. If he wants to leave, unless those agility-attack system Titled Douluo make a move, no one can stop him."