Chapter 17 Haotian Sect's Worries: Should We Invite Tang Hao Back?
Golden Crocodile glared at Lion: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm happy for the two of them."
"However, our Hall of Offerings already has four offerings on the list. It feels like we can't hide it anymore. This has probably already attracted the attention of major powers on the continent."
Qian Daoliu, sitting at the head of the table, merely opened his eyes slightly upon hearing this, his gaze calm and undisturbed.
"That's nothing."
His voice was soft, yet clearly reached the ears of every offering.
"Even if everything is exposed, the two great empires and those sects won't pose a real threat to us."
"A million-strong army sounds powerful, but their individual strength is ultimately too weak. They won't dare to wage war unless absolutely necessary, because they can't afford to lose."
These words completely reassured everyone in the hall.
Yes, in the face of absolute top-tier combat power, the advantage of numbers is sometimes just a joke.
Then, Qian Daoliu changed the subject: "I'm quite curious, what kind of place is Canglan Academy?"
"I have a feeling that Canglan Academy... will bring us some surprises."
"Brother, aren't you overestimating them?" Lion Douluo scratched his head, puzzled. "Their academy only had two girls on the list. Although their martial souls are of good quality, so what? With so many people in an academy, it's understandable that they might produce one or two geniuses."
In Lion Douluo's view, since an academy was established, it should have many talented people.
Shrek Academy: ...What did you say?
"You don't understand," Golden Crocodile Douluo said in a deep voice. "Think about it, our Spirit Hall branches are all over the continent; even the most remote villages have our spies. But this Canglan Academy seems to have appeared out of thin air, without any prior warning. Is that normal?"
Upon hearing this, the elders in the hall fell into deep thought.
Qian Daoliu nodded: "Jin E is right. There's no rush. Bibi Dong should have sent someone to investigate long ago. If there are still no results after the list is published, then I'll go there myself."
He planned to observe the situation.
If only these two from Canglan Academy made the list, then it wouldn't be a big deal.
But if... others made the list later, and ranked very high, then it would have to be taken seriously.
At this moment, the newly-brought-to-breakthrough Qianjun Douluo couldn't help but speak up.
"Elder, actually, I just wanted to ask, what exactly is that 'pseudo-ultimate wind' that Tianmu rewarded Third Brother with?"
"It feels... it's not the same as Tianmu's evaluation of my Panlong Staff Martial Soul as 'the ultimate power,' right?"
Qian Daoliu was silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head: "We can only wait for Qingluan to return and let him experience it for himself. Or, I'll have to check the oldest records in the hall to find out."
He didn't say much, but the satisfaction in his eyes was genuine.
"However, both Qingluan and Guangling's ninth spirit rings have now reached 100,000 years, meaning they have the potential to break through to higher realms. Overall, our Hall of Offerings has gained a great deal this time."
In stark contrast to the Spirit Hall's calm confidence, the atmosphere within the Clear Sky Sect was oppressively tense, as if it were about to explode.
"Bang!"
The hot-tempered Seventh Elder, Tang Lie, slammed his hand hard on the stone table, instantly cracking the hard surface.
"Damn it! Why are these people from the Spirit Hall of Offerings coming out one after another!"
Tang Lie's roar echoed in the council hall. Rather than being angry, it was more like he was using this method to mask the growing fear deep within his heart.
The Second Elder, Tang Kun, sighed deeply, looking at the Sect Master, Tang Xiao, with a worried expression.
"Sect Master, what do you think we should do now?"
"Those elders of the Spirit Hall were already terrifyingly strong, and now they've received such a huge reward from the Heavenly Curtain, their strength is bound to skyrocket. Who knows if they'll come looking for trouble for our sect?" He paused, his voice growing increasingly bitter. "Since those old guys are still alive, then the Second Elder, Golden Crocodile… is most likely still alive. His spirit is far stronger than those who just made the list, he'll definitely be on it too!"
Tang Xiao forced a smile at the elders' reactions, trying to reassure them.
"Second Elder, everyone, there's no need to be so pessimistic. Our Clear Sky Hammer, as the number one weapon spirit on the continent, will definitely be on the list. It's just a matter of who will be on it."
Tang Xiao hesitated for a moment, but ultimately made up his mind.
"How about… we recall Tang Hao?"
"No way! I'm the first to disagree!"
Before the words were even finished, Seventh Elder Tang Lie jumped up like a lit powder keg.
"Tang Xiao! As the sect leader, have you forgotten who forced our Clear Sky Sect into seclusion, hiding like rats in this desolate mountain valley?"
"If it weren't for that scoundrel Tang Hao insisting on marrying a 100,000-year-old soul beast, how could we have attracted the Spirit Hall's relentless pursuit?"
"That's not all! He even killed the Spirit Hall's Pope, Qian Xunji!"
Tang Lie became increasingly agitated, slamming his hand on the table again: "He thinks he's so powerful just because he broke through to the Title Douluo level and can use the Exploding Ring and the Great Sumeru Hammer? He dragged the entire sect down with him!"
Tang Xiao's face flushed red from the scolding, but he couldn't utter a single word.
The slightly more mild-mannered Second Elder, Tang Kun, waved his hand, signaling Tang Lie to calm down, and Tang Lie sat back down indignantly.
This scene clearly showed that Tang Xiao, as sect leader, had absolutely no say in front of the elders.
Tang Xiao felt utterly helpless.
He had only been appointed sect leader in a time of crisis. Grandpa had chosen his exceptionally talented younger brother, Tang Hao, as the next sect leader.
But Tang Hao's actions had caused immense losses to the sect, even leading to their father's death from grief. No wonder the elders were so furious.
He took a deep breath, still wanting to plead for his brother.
"But, elders, our sect only has Tang Hao who has fully mastered the Ring Explosion and the Great Sumeru Hammer techniques. So many years have passed; his strength is likely vastly different now."
"If he could return, it would be a powerful safeguard for our Clear Sky Sect. We can let him return to atone for his past mistakes!"
These words clearly shook the elders.
Although they were all Title Douluo, they saw no hope against the unfathomable Spirit Hall.
If Tang Hao, a top-tier fighter, could return, the sect's safety would undoubtedly increase significantly.
Ultimately, it was Second Elder Tang Kun who made the decision.
"Wait!"
"Wait until the rankings are announced, see the final results, and then we'll make the final arrangements."
Tang Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
At least, there's still a chance for things to turn around.
(End of Chapter)