Chapter 99: Clear Sky Sect, I've Come to Destroy You
Sensing Lou Gao's helplessness, Tang San felt as if his heart had been struck by a heavy hammer—the pain sharp and suffocating.
He knew very well—if Lou Gao's right arm hadn't been severed by Gui Mei, the man would have been absolutely capable of forging the Torrential Pear Blossom Needles and other Tang Sect's hidden weapons.
Now, even that faint glimmer of hope had been extinguished. The three supreme hidden weapons of the Tang Sect… had no chance of ever appearing in this world.
"Senior Lou Gao, regarding the matter of forging the Godly Zhuge Crossbows…"
Before Tang San could finish, Lou Gao raised his hand, cutting him off.
"Tang San, little brother… The Godly Zhuge Crossbow you designed is indeed ingenious, but I can't help you. When Gui Mei cut off my arm, he left me with a vicious threat. My old life is nothing worth pitying, but my family and the blacksmiths who follow me—they're innocent. I cannot drag them into danger."
Lou Gao suspected that the extermination of the Strength Clan by Gui Mei and Yue Guan was likely connected to his forging of hidden weapons.
The moment Gui Mei severed his arm, a shadow that he could never shake had been carved into his heart.
Recently, the deeds of Gui Mei and Yue Guan had spread across both empires. They were now publicly recognized as two living devils.
Lou Gao had accepted his fate—he would not risk provoking them again.
Tang San understood exactly what Lou Gao feared. Helpless, he could only leave with Tang Xiao at his side.
Thinking back on all the twists and obstacles in crafting the Tang Sect's hidden weapons, Tang San felt an even deeper suspicion creep into his heart— everything Gui Mei had done… seemed deliberately aimed at him.
But he didn't know why.
What hatred? What a grudge!
Another question had also been haunting Tang San ever since he encountered the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Herb.
He had been fantasizing nonstop about the day he could obtain an immortal herb of his own.
He knew well—an immortal herb was a shortcut for rapid soul power growth.
If he consumed an herb perfectly compatible with his attributes, the medicinal effects could propel him to an even higher realm.
Tang San had long suspected that the explosive surge in strength Gui Mei and Yue Guan displayed recently might be related to their consumption of immortal herbs.
Which only fueled Tang San's yearning for them.
"Xiao San, about forging hidden weapons… You should stop forcing it. Gui Mei is far too strong—and cruel. No one dares offend him. You're still young. Spend your energy on cultivation. With that mysterious power secretly protecting you, I believe your future achievements will surpass both mine and your father's."
"…I understand, Uncle. Can you accompany me to Star Luo City? I wish to meet someone."
"Very well. After you meet him, we'll return to the Clear Sky Sect and enter seclusion."
Tang San knew that after the Soul Master Tournament ended, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing would return to the Star Luo Empire. In the struggle for the crown prince's position, Dai Mubai's greatest rival had always been Dai Weisi.
But now Dai Weisi's right arm had been severed by Gui Mei—his competitiveness was gone.
Although Dai Mubai carried an ugly scar across his face, it did not affect his strength whatsoever.
Thus, Dai Mubai would most likely win the struggle for the crown prince's throne.
Dai Mubai had once tried to recruit Tang San, wanting him to join the Star Luo Empire and accomplish great things together.
For the sake of revenge, Tang San calculated everything, using every resource he could.
Tang San and Tang Xiao set off toward Star Luo City.
Neither of them knew… the Clear Sky Sect was about to face an unprecedented catastrophe.
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Meanwhile—
Gui Mei and Yue Guan arrived at a small village three hundred li east of Heaven Dou City.
The village was small, nestled against the mountains.
"Old Yue, this should be the Clear Sky Sect's outer perimeter. Their true location is on the mountain behind the village."
"Then let's take a look."
The moment the two stepped into the village, a burly middle-aged man blocked their path.
He wore plain clothing but possessed a powerful frame.
"Stop! Outsiders aren't welcome here. You've taken the wrong road—leave immediately!"
Gui Mei and Yue Guan looked like teenagers—completely unassuming.
The middle-aged man didn't suspect a thing. He simply thought they had wandered here by mistake.
Gui Mei spoke calmly:
"Let me ask you—The Clear Sky Sect is located somewhere behind these mountains, yes?"
Sensing danger in their tone, the man immediately grew alert. Quietly, he released his martial soul—an iron sickle, not the Clear Sky Hammer.
Clearly, he wasn't a direct disciple of the Clear Sky Sect. Possibly an affiliated or peripheral member.
"Who are you!? Why have you come here!?"
"We've come to wipe out the Clear Sky Sect. Since you aren't one of them, get out of the way. Otherwise—don't blame me for what happens."
As Gui Mei finished speaking, his expression shifted.
His soul power surged violently. The air around them twisted. A suffocating aura crashed down upon the man like a mountain.
His body froze instantly, unable to move.
His eyes widened in terror as beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Around the village, other villagers were frightened out of their wits and fled in panic.
Gui Mei flicked his hand lightly. The man was hurled into the air and crashed heavily more than ten meters away.
"Old Yue, let's go to the rear mountains."
"Good!"
Yue Guan grinned, following Gui Mei at high speed as they shot toward the mountains.
Soon, they arrived before a towering peak.
The mountain was impossibly steep, rising straight into the clouds.
For ordinary people, it would be an unsurpassable natural barrier.
But Gui Mei and Yue Guan landed atop it with ease.
Mist coiled across the peaks, and between each mountain lay massive chasms so deep no bottom could be seen.
The Clear Sky Sect's hidden location was extremely secluded, its terrain treacherous—easy to defend, nearly impossible to assault.
The two continued crossing higher and higher mountains.
Each peak soared over two thousand meters, connected only by iron chains.
Each time they reached a peak, Gui Mei severed the iron chains with his Netherworld Soul-Slaying Sword, cutting off all possible retreat paths.
Finally, after crossing the last peak, their destination appeared before them.
The grand gate of the Clear Sky Sect.
A massive stone complex, shaped like a fortress. The main gate stood five meters tall. Above it— three bold, carved characters:
"Clear Sky Sect."
The stone-etched characters emanated a majestic, unyielding aura powerful enough to contend against the mountains around them.
Yue Guan's eyes lit up with excitement.
"Old Ghost, we finally found it."
Gui Mei nodded slightly, his gaze turning razor-sharp.
"Let's kill them all. After today, there will be no Clear Sky Sect left in this world."
The two exchanged a smile. Their bodies rose into the air as they charged toward the sect.
Two guards stood at the gate.
Sensing the disturbance, they shouted:
"Who goes there!? How dare you intrude upon the Clear Sky—"
Before they finished, both released their Clear Sky Hammer martial souls.
Light flashed across Gui Mei's left arm—
The Netherworld Soul-Slaying Sword materialized instantly.
He swung.
A razor-edged sword aura roared toward the two disciples.
"Ah—! Aaaaah—!"
Two screams echoed.
The guards collapsed into pools of blood, their lives extinguished.
Gui Mei swung again, severing the iron chain behind them.
Inside the Clear Sky Sect's courtyard, young disciples were cultivating.
Then— the sky, bright just moments ago, suddenly dimmed.
An invisible pressure surged forth like a rising tide.
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End of Chapter