Chapter 98: Everything is the Clear Sky Sect's Fault!
Seeing their own Sect's Elder effortlessly blast away those two arrogant Clear Sky Sect Elders who had just been acting invincible—like swatting flies with just a flick of his finger, the entire Tang Sect base instantly erupted in a frenzy.
An indescribable sense of excitement and pride surged within the chest of every Disciple.
In the past, they were the Four Single-Attribute Clans, stray dogs abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect who had endured endless cold shoulders and bullying.
But now, they were Tang Sect Disciples, beings capable of confronting the Clear Sky Sect head-on and driving them away!
"Elder Dugu is mighty!!"
Someone led the shout, and immediately after, a mountain-shaking, sea-tsunami-like roar echoed through the clouds.
"That's right! What 'Number One Sect under Heaven'? They're just a joke in front of our Tang Sect!"
"In the Sect Master's words, these people from the Clear Sky Sect simply have a way of seeking their own death!"
"Daring to run wild in our Tang Sect and even killing our Hall Master—they deserve to be beaten and sent running like dogs!"
"..."
However, amidst this sky-filling cheer and celebration, one corner stood out as incompatible, filled with deathly silence and sorrow.
Tai Long, who had just lost his grandfather, and Tai Nuo, who had lost his father, knelt silently before Tai Tan's cold and stiff corpse like two Soul-less statues.
The surrounding bustle belonged to the Tang Sect, while only a bone-chilling cold was left for them.
A breeze blew past, carrying a faint, metallic scent of blood.
Dugu Bo had retracted his poisonous aura at some point and appeared silently behind the father and son.
He reached out his palm and heavily patted Tai Long's broad shoulder.
"Sigh, kid, wipe your tears dry. Crying is useless."
"Cultivate well and carve this hatred into your bones. In the future, when you find the chance, go and personally avenge your grandfather. Using the blood of those two old geezers to offer as a sacrifice to your grandfather—only then will you be a real man."
Tai Long trembled all over and slowly raised his head. His bloodshot eyes were filled with deep-seated hatred. He nodded heavily and squeezed a single word through his teeth: "Yes!"
Seeing Tai Long like this, Dugu Bo sighed inwardly and turned his gaze toward the horizon.
There were some things he understood clearly in his heart, but he couldn't say them out loud.
For the cohesion of the Tang Sect and to completely sever the Strength Clan's last bit of foolish servility and attachment to the Clear Sky Sect, Tai Tan—that foolishly loyal servant of Tang Hao—had to die.
However, such feelings of self-reproach only appeared in his heart for a moment before vanishing completely.
A cold, sharp light flashed in Dugu Bo's eyes. Recalling the twisted logic Kid Jiang often spoke of, his heart was instantly at ease.
"In Kid Jiang's words, it's not us who are wrong; everything is the Clear Sky Sect's fault!"
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At the same time, such a massive commotion at the Tang Sect naturally reached the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Heaven Dou Eastern Palace.
After receiving the news, Ning Fengzhi uncharacteristically took no action.
Having a power like Jiang Li, Dugu Bo, and those several Soul Douluos situated right next to his Sect, it was impossible not to feel a sense of urgency.
But again, for Ning Fengzhi, guarding against Spirit Hall outweighed guarding against any other non-Spirit Hall power.
"Fengzhi, are you sure you won't do anything?"
"Our spies have obtained information that besides the original Four Single-Attribute Clans of the Clear Sky Sect, the Nine Heart Begonia has now joined the Tang Sect."
"Such a power is already enough to threaten the status of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Gu Rong spoke with deep concern.
However, Ning Fengzhi slowly shook his head, a glint of wisdom even flashing in his eyes.
"Uncle Sword, you know the current layout of the continent. The Clear Sky Sect has sealed its gates, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect supports the Heaven Dou Empire, and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan remains neutral. Now that a fresh force like the Tang Sect has joined, if Spirit Hall were to one day start an unjust war, do you think the first one they would target would be my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
As the words fell, the two old foxes looked at each other and smiled, immediately understanding the meaning behind the words.
No matter how prosperous the Tang Sect became, it was ultimately a rising star.
Its foundation and combat power were far inferior to the Upper Three Sects.
If Spirit Hall were to launch a war, the Four Single-Attribute Clans within the Tang Sect were natural allies due to their grievances with Spirit Hall.
Furthermore, if Spirit Hall attacked, the Tang Sect would basically be the first to face them.
In this way, it was only beneficial for their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with no downsides.
"By the way, Uncle Bone, our spies in Soto City sent news that Rongrong and the others have already started heading toward Heaven Dou City."
"If nothing unexpected happens, they likely want to join Blue Tyrant Academy."
"We should pay a visit then."
A look of surprise appeared on Gu Rong's face, followed by a loud laugh.
Back then, they were all aware of the matter between Yu Xiaogang and his cousin Liu Erlong. He hadn't expected there to be a sequel now.
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On the other side, inside the Heaven Dou Empire's Eastern Palace.
Qian Renxue frowned as she looked at the message sent by her subordinates.
To be honest, the speed at which the Tang Sect's power was expanding was a bit beyond her expectations, even giving her a faint feeling that things were about to spiral out of control.
Especially Jiang Li; every time they met, he gave her a sense of being unfathomable.
However, when she saw that Dugu Bo had repelled two Clear Sky Sect Titled Douluos, an imperceptible smile tugged at the corner of her mouth.
"Those barbarians from the Clear Sky Sect really can't read the situation. Since I've set my sights on the big cake that is the Tang Sect, there's no reason to let anyone else interfere."
In Qian Renxue's plan, Titled Douluo combatants like Jiang Li and Dugu Bo represented the present, while Geniuses like Tang San and Xiao Wu represented the future.
Once she subdued the Tang Sect and usurped the position of the Heaven Dou Empire in the future, she could compete with that woman without relying on the power of Spirit Hall!
"Uncle Snake Dragon, send someone to offer condolences to the Tang Sect. Say that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe deeply regrets the death of the Tang Sect Elder."
"If there is anything the Heaven Dou Imperial Family needs to do, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe will definitely stand unswervingly behind the Tang Sect!"
After speaking, Qian Renxue thought for a moment, and her tone became more serious than ever before.
"I don't want the matters of the Heaven Dou Empire or the Tang Sect to be known by the The Pope's Palace."
"If Salas can't do his job well, then replace him."
When Qian Renxue finished speaking, the two unfortunate Titled Douluos, Snake Lance and Ci Xue, only felt that this job was far too difficult.
However, as subordinates, they also understood they had no right to choose. After responding respectfully, they withdrew to carry out the tasks Qian Renxue had arranged.
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