Chapter 178 The Forgotten Title Douluo?
[Douluo Continent Power Ranking, Fifth Place: Clear Sky Sect]
[Reason for Ranking]: The head of the three upper sects, a top-tier offensive sect with a century-long heritage. Its martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, is the ultimate weapon martial soul on the continent. The sect boasts one Limit Douluo and four Title Douluos. Although it has been in seclusion for many years and its power has declined somewhat, with Limit Douluo Tang Chen as its spiritual pillar, its foundation and deterrent power surpass all other upper sects. Considering its formidable combat strength, profound heritage, and potential deterrent, it ranks fifth.
[Ranking Rewards]:
1. Clear Sky Body Tempering: When all Clear Sky Sect disciples cultivate the "Clear Sky Hammer Technique" and "Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique," their comprehension speed increases by 30%, the power of the hammer techniques permanently increases by 15%, and their physical strength slightly increases.
2. Soul Ring Strengthening: The soul ring age of all direct disciples within the sect increases by 1000 years.
3. Ancestral Blessing: Within the next three years, disciples within the Haotian Sect's territory can invoke the residual battle intent of the sect's ancestors during cultivation, thus avoiding the interference of inner demons and increasing the probability of breaking through bottlenecks by 20%.
Fifth place, Haotian Sect!
These four words fell, and the entire continent seemed to be struck by an invisible Haotian hammer.
After a brief silence, an even greater uproar erupted!
"Haotian Sect! It's the reclusive Haotian Sect! The Haotian Sect, the head of the three upper sects, is only ranked fifth?"
"Five Title Douluos…this strength is indeed stronger than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, not to mention there's also a Limit Douluo?"
"The reward is too suitable for the Haotian Sect! The hammer technique's power amplification…this will take the Haotian Sect's offensive power to another level!"
At this moment, in the council hall of the Haotian Sect's reclusive valley, the atmosphere was almost frozen with tension.
"Five?"
A suppressed growl came from the elders' seat, and an old man with white hair and beard suddenly stood up.
His gaze was fixed on the reasons for his inclusion on the list displayed on the screen, his tone filled with disbelief.
"Sect Master! The Sky Screen has made a mistake in its statistics! Our Clear Sky Sect clearly has six Title Douluos!"
"Ancestor Tang Chen, you, Tang Hao, the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and the elder who just broke through! Why are only five counted?"
Upon hearing this, the other elders in the hall echoed him, their expressions excited.
"Yes, Sect Master, everyone in the sect knows that Elder Tang Lie broke through to Title Douluo!"
"And Tang Hao! Although he was expelled from the sect, when the Sky Screen broadcast his information, his affiliation was clearly stated as the Clear Sky Sect!"
"Could it be... that Tang Hao was no longer a Title Douluo when the Heavenly Curtain assessed him?"
The last sentence struck everyone like a thunderbolt.
Tang Xiao sat upright in the main seat, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, his hands gripping the armrests tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.
He suddenly raised his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Impossible! Expulsion from the sect is only an internal punishment. In the eyes of outsiders, Tang Hao will always be a member of my Clear Sky Sect!"
"Since the Heavenly Curtain has already determined his affiliation, it will never erase him out of thin air!"
His voice was resolute!
But only he knew that the bad premonition in his heart was surging wildly like a tidal wave.
Tang Hao... his younger brother!
Since leaving the sect all those years ago, he had disappeared without a trace.
Over the years, he had sent out countless people to search, but he couldn't find even the slightest trace.
The Heavenly Curtain assessed the current strength of the Clear Sky Sect. If Tang Hao was still at the Title Douluo level, he could not possibly have been excluded.
Unless... Tang Hao's strength had fallen below the Title Douluo realm.
The moment the thought crossed Tang Xiao's mind, his heart sank, and his face turned deathly pale.
"Could it be... Tang Hao is in trouble?"
An elder asked in a trembling voice, voicing the suspicion no one dared to contemplate.
A deathly silence fell over the hall! All eyes were fixed on Tang Xiao, their expressions grave.
Tang Xiao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were icy cold: "Regardless, Tang Hao is a member of my Haotian Sect. Since Tianmu has included him in the sect, there must be a reason."
"After this matter, intensify the search efforts and find Tang Hao's whereabouts!" Before his words even finished, the golden light of Tianmu's reward had already quietly enveloped the entire Haotian Sect headquarters.
Within the valley, countless disciples felt their soul power suddenly surge, their Haotian Hammers trembling slightly, emanating an unprecedented sense of intimacy.
The bottleneck in their hammer techniques, honed over many years, was showing signs of loosening.
But this joy was something no one could truly share.
Tang Hao's misfortune was like a thorn, piercing the hearts of every member of the Haotian Sect.
Meanwhile, deep within a desolate primeval forest, a burly figure sat cross-legged beneath an ancient tree. His tattered black robe couldn't conceal the crisscrossing scars on his body—it was Tang Hao, hidden there. When the reason for the Clear Sky Sect's inclusion on the list appeared on the sky, Tang Hao abruptly looked up, his cloudy eyes instantly flashing with extreme pain and despair.
"Five... Title Douluos..." he murmured, slowly raising his right hand!
The spirit rings that once represented the glory of a Title Douluo were now reduced to seven faint rays of light.
His spirit power had plummeted; he was now a Soul Saint!
The Demon King's earth-shattering attack had not only shattered his Martial Soul True Body but also shattered the foundation of his spirit power, cultivated over decades.
If it weren't for the life force of his 100,000-year-old Blue Silver Emperor spirit bone, he would have long since turned into a pile of minced meat.
But surviving was more painful than dying.
He felt his weakened soul power!
He felt the almost dissipated pressure within his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, his nails digging deep into his palms, blood dripping from between his fingers.
"Ten Thousand Demon King... Spirit Hall!"
A low roar escaped his throat, filled with endless hatred.
He hated the Ten Thousand Demon King's ruthlessness, hated the Spirit Hall's relentless pressure, and hated his own powerlessness even more!
He was a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, a former Clear Sky Douluo, Tang San's father!
But now, he could only hide in this forest like a stray dog, unable to even return to his sect.
He didn't even have the ability to protect his son!
"Little San..."
Tang Hao's gaze fell into the distance, as if piercing through the dense forest, seeing that small figure diligently cultivating at Blue Tyrant Academy.
His eyes gradually softened, then became incredibly firm again.
"I will not admit defeat..."
"My soul power has dropped, but I can train again! My foundation has shattered, but I can rebuild it!"
"As long as I live, one day I will wield the Clear Sky Hammer, smash the Demon King's head, and raze the Spirit Hall to the ground!"
"One day, I will return to the Clear Sky Sect with Xiao San, in a dignified manner!"
He slowly stood up, his black robe fluttering in the wind!
Although his soul power was only at the Soul Saint level, the domineering aura belonging to the Clear Sky Douluo quietly revived in this desperate situation.
Blue Tyrant Academy, training ground.
As soon as Dai Mubai's voice fell, Tang San suddenly looked up, his gaze fixed on the sky, his fists clenching involuntarily.
Five Title Douluos! His father, Tang Hao, was among them!
Joy instantly surged into his heart, and Tang San's eyes shone brightly.
His father was still alive, the Clear Sky Sect was still alive, they were all alright!
But the next second, he noticed the discussions among the surrounding disciples, and the words "five" on the sky.
Tang San's brows furrowed slightly, a vague unease creeping into his heart.
Based on his guess about the Clear Sky Sect, were there really only five?
"Little San," Dai Mubai patted his shoulder, his tone tinged with envy.
"The Clear Sky Sect truly lives up to its reputation as the head of the three upper sects, maintaining such strength after so many years of seclusion! You'll be returning to the Clear Sky Sect in the future, right?"
Tang San snapped out of his reverie, nodded, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "I will."
However, he always felt that the information on the screen seemed to conceal some hidden secrets he didn't know.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Council Hall.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the ranking of the Clear Sky Sect on the screen, slowly closing his folding fan, his expression solemn.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin sat upright in his chair, the Seven Kill Sword in his hand trembling slightly, his eyes sharp as a blade.
"Five Title Douluos, and Tang Chen."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong rubbed his fingers, his hoarse voice tinged with apprehension: "The Clear Sky Sect's foundation is indeed not so easily estimated."
"As long as that old monster Tang Chen is still alive, even if the Clear Sky Sect is reduced to just him, no one will dare to provoke him easily."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, his gaze profound: "Tang Hao, this man caused a great disturbance in the Spirit Hall back then, forcing three Title Douluos from the Spirit Hall to take action; his combat power is comparable to a Super Douluo."
"Now that the Heavenly Canopy has included him among the five Title Douluos, his status is evident."
"However, the Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years; now that it's on the list, it's unlikely to remain silent any longer."
He lightly tapped the table, a meaningful smile curving his lips.
"The chessboard on the continent is becoming more and more interesting."
Spirit Hall, Papal Palace.
Bibi Dong looked at the Clear Sky Sect on the Heavenly Canopy, a cold killing intent flashing in her purple eyes.
"The Haotian Sect!"
She spoke slowly, her voice icy and chilling. "After so many years of seclusion, they still dare to stir up trouble."
"Tang Chen, Tang Hao, Tang Xiao… each and every one of them deserves to die."
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan bowed and said, "Your Holiness, the Haotian Sect's strength is far less than before, and they are not a threat."
"But that Tang Chen is a problem!"
Ghost Douluo Gui Mei was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Your Holiness, the Haotian Sect's inclusion on this list will definitely attract attention from all sides of the continent. Should we make preparations in advance?"
"Prepare preparations?"
Bibi Dong's smile grew even colder.
"No need. Just wait quietly, until the Haotian Sect comes knocking on our door!"
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