Chapter 178: An Overlooked Titled Douluo?
[Douluo Continent power ranking list, Fifth Place: Clear Sky Sect]
[Reason for Listing: Leader of the Upper Three Sects, a top-tier attack system Sect with a century-old Legacy. Their Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, is the pinnacle of Tool Spirits on the continent. The Sect possesses one Limit Douluo and four Titled Douluo. Although they have lived in seclusion for many years and their influence has declined, with Limit Douluo Tang Chen as their spiritual pillar, the Sect's Foundation and deterrent power remain unsurpassed among the Upper Three Sects. Considering its formidable combat strength, deep Legacy, and potential deterrence, it is ranked fifth.]
[Ranking Rewards:]
1. Clear Sky Body Tempering: When all Clear Sky Sect Disciples practice the "Clear Sky Hammer Method" and "Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Method," their comprehension speed increases by 30%, the power of their hammer techniques is permanently boosted by 15%, and their Physical Body strength is slightly enhanced.
2. Spirit Ring Consolidation: The age of the Soul Rings of all direct Disciples within the Sect is increased by 1,000 years.
3. Ancestral Protection: Within the next three years, within the range of the Clear Sky Sect's territory, Disciples can invoke the residual Battle Intent of the Sect's ancestors while cultivating, protecting them from Heart Demons and increasing the probability of a Bottleneck Breakthrough by 20%.]
...Fifth place, the Clear Sky Sect!
As these words fell, the entire continent felt as if it had been struck by an invisible Clear Sky Hammer.
After a brief silence, an uproar even greater than before erupted!
"The Clear Sky Sect! It's the secluded Clear Sky Sect! How can the leader of the Upper Three Sects only be ranked fifth?"
"Five Titled Douluo... This strength is indeed greater than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, not to mention there's also a Limit Douluo?"
"The rewards are too perfect for the Clear Sky Sect! A boost to hammer technique power... this will take the Clear Sky Sect's attack power to the next level!"
...And at this moment.
Inside the discussion hall of the Clear Sky Sect's secluded valley, the atmosphere was so heavy it had almost solidified.
"Five?"
A suppressed low growl came from the Elders' seats as an old man with white hair and beard suddenly stood up.
His eyes were fixed on the reasons listed on the heavenly curtain, his tone full of disbelief.
"Sect Master! The heavenly curtain's statistics are wrong! My Clear Sky Sect clearly has six Titled Douluo!"
"Ancestor Tang Chen, you, Tang Hao, the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and the Elder who just recently broke through! Why are only five counted?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the other Elders in the hall chimed in one after another, their expressions agitated.
"That's right, Sect Master. The matter of Elder Tang Lie breaking through to Titled Douluo is known to everyone in the Sect!"
"And Tang Hao! Although he was expelled from the Sect, when the heavenly curtain broadcasted his information earlier, his affiliation was clearly written as the Clear Sky Sect!"
"Could it be... at the time of the heavenly curtain's evaluation, Tang Hao was no longer considered a Titled Douluo?"
That last sentence was like a thunderclap striking everyone's hearts.
Tang Xiao sat in the main seat, his brow furrowed deeply into a frown. His hands gripped the armrests of his chair so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the effort.
He suddenly looked up and said in a heavy voice, "Impossible! Expulsion is merely an internal Sect punishment. In the eyes of outsiders, Tang Hao will always be a man of my Clear Sky Sect!"
"Since the heavenly curtain recognized his affiliation before, it would never just erase it out of thin air!"
His voice was resolute!
But only he knew that the bad premonition in his heart was surging wildly like a tide.
Tang Hao... his younger brother!
Ever since he left the Sect years ago, there had been no news of him.
Over the years, he had sent out countless people to investigate, but they couldn't find even a trace of him.
The heavenly curtain evaluates the current strength of the Clear Sky Sect. If Tang Hao were still at the Titled Douluo level, he could never have been excluded.
Unless... Tang Hao's strength had fallen out of the Titled Douluo Realm.
As soon as this thought emerged, Tang Xiao's heart sank heavily, and his face instantly turned pale.
"Could it be that something happened to Tang Hao?"
An Elder spoke with a trembling voice, voicing the suspicion that everyone was afraid to think about.
The hall fell into a dead silence!
Everyone's eyes fell on Tang Xiao, filled with solemnity.
Tang Xiao closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened them again, his gaze was icy cold: "No matter what, Tang Hao is a man of my Clear Sky Sect. Since the heavenly curtain included him in the Sect, there must be a reason for it!"
"After this matter is over, increase the search efforts. We must find Tang Hao's whereabouts!"
Before his voice could fade!
The golden light of the heavenly curtain's rewards had already quietly enveloped the entire Clear Sky Sect territory.
In the valley, countless Disciples only felt the Soul Power in their bodies suddenly boil. The Clear Sky Hammers in their hands trembled slightly, conveying an unprecedented sense of closeness.
The Bottlenecks of the hammer techniques they had practiced for years actually showed signs of loosening.
But no one could truly share in this joy.
The change in Tang Hao was like a thorn, stabbing deeply into the hearts of everyone in the Clear Sky Sect... Meanwhile, deep within a desolate primeval forest.
A burly figure sat cross-legged under an ancient tree. His tattered black robe could not hide the crisscrossing scars on his body; it was none other than Tang Hao, who was hiding here.
When the reason for the Clear Sky Sect's ranking on the heavenly curtain came into view!
Tang Hao suddenly looked up, and in those turbid eyes, an extreme pain and despair instantly erupted.
"Five... Titled Douluo..."
He muttered to himself and slowly raised his right hand!
The Soul Rings that once represented the glory of a Titled Douluo now only had seven faint glows remaining.
His Soul Power had dropped—to Soul Saint!
The Myriad Demon King's earth-shattering strike had not only shattered his Spirit Avatar but also crushed the Soul Power Foundation he had painstakingly cultivated for decades.
If not for the life force of the Blue Silver Emperor's hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone keeping him alive, he would have long since turned into a pile of mangled flesh.
But living was more painful than dying.
He felt the weak Soul Power within his body!
Feeling the almost dissipated pressure within the Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul, his nails dug deep into his palms, and blood dripped through his fingers.
"Myriad Demon King... Spirit Hall!"
A low roar escaped his throat, carrying endless hatred.
He hated the Myriad Demon King's ruthlessness, he hated Spirit Hall's relentless pressure, and he hated his own incompetence even more!
He was a Disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, the former Clear Sky Douluo, and the father of Tang San!
But now, he could only hide in this forest like a stray dog, unable even to return to his Sect.
He didn't even have the ability to protect his own son!
"Little San..."
Tang Hao's gaze fell into the distance, as if piercing through the dense forest to see that small figure practicing hard at the Blue Tyrant Academy.
His gaze gradually softened, then became incredibly firm.
"I will not admit defeat..."
"If my Soul Power has dropped, I can practice again! If my Foundation is shattered, I can forge it again!"
"As long as I am still alive, one day, I will take up the Clear Sky Hammer, crush the Myriad Demon King's dog head, and trample Spirit Hall!"
"One day, I will take Little San and return to the Clear Sky Sect with dignity!"
He slowly stood up, his black robe fluttering!
Although his Soul Power was only at the Soul Saint level, that domineering aura belonging to the Clear Sky Douluo was quietly reviving in his desperate situation... Blue Tyrant Academy, training grounds.
As soon as Dai Mubai's voice fell, Tang San suddenly looked up, his eyes fixed on the heavenly curtain in the sky, his fists unconsciously clenching.
Five Titled Douluo!
His father, Tang Hao, was among them!
Joy instantly flooded his heart, and Tang San's eyes shone brilliantly.
His father was still here, the Clear Sky Sect was still here, they were all fine!
But in the next second, he noticed the discussions of the surrounding Disciples and the words 'five' on the heavenly curtain.
Tang San's brow furrowed slightly, a faint sense of unease in his heart.
According to his guesses about the Clear Sky Sect!
Were there really only five?
"Little San,"
Dai Mubai patted his shoulder, his tone carrying a bit of envy.
"The Clear Sky Sect is truly worthy of being the leader of the Upper Three Sects. To still have such strength after being in seclusion for so many years! You'll be going back to the Clear Sky Sect in the future, right?"
Tang San came back to his senses and nodded, but a trace of complexity flashed through his eyes: "I will."
It was just that he always felt the information on the heavenly curtain!
Seemed to hide some hidden truth that he didn't know about... Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, discussion hall.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the Clear Sky Sect's ranking on the heavenly curtain and slowly folded his fan, his expression grave.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin sat on a chair, the Seven Kill Sword in his hand trembling slightly, his gaze as sharp as a blade.
"Five Titled Douluo, and also a Tang Chen."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong rubbed his fingers, his raspy voice carrying a hint of wariness: "The Clear Sky Sect's Foundation is indeed not so easy to estimate."
"As long as that Old freak Tang Chen is still alive, even if the Clear Sky Sect only has him left, no one would dare to easily provoke them."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, his gaze deep: "Tang Hao, this man caused a massive scene at Spirit Hall back then, forcing three of Spirit Hall's Titled Douluo to take action. His combat power was comparable to a Super Douluo."
"Now that the heavenly curtain has included him in the list of five Titled Douluo, his status is evident."
"It's just that the Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for many years. After making the list this time, I'm afraid they won't be content to remain silent any longer."
He lightly tapped the tabletop, the corners of his mouth curling into a meaningful arc.
"The chessboard of the continent is getting more and more interesting."
...Spirit Hall, Supreme Pontiff Palace.
Bibi Dong looked at the Clear Sky Sect on the heavenly curtain, a cold flash of killing intent passing through her purple eyes.
"Clear Sky Sect!"
She spoke slowly, her voice bone-chillingly cold, "Having been in seclusion for so many years, you still dare to come out and stir up trouble."
"Tang Chen, Tang Hao, Tang Xiao... every single one of them deserves to die."
Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan bowed and said, "Your Holiness, the Clear Sky Sect's current strength is far inferior to what it once was; they are not to be feared."
"It's just that Tang Chen is a nuisance!"
Ghost Douluo Gui Mei was silent for a moment before saying in a heavy voice, "Your Holiness, the Clear Sky Sect's inclusion on the list this time will surely attract the attention of all parties on the continent. Should we make preparations in advance?"
"Preparations?"
The smile on Bibi Dong's lips grew even colder.
"No need. Just wait quietly. Wait for the Clear Sky Sect to deliver themselves to our door!"
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