While Huo Yuhao slept in the Spirit Hall, the situation on the continent underwent a dramatic change.
Tang Hao's "glorious deed" of assassinating the Spirit Hall Pope for a spirit beast had reached the ears of all the major powers.
The seemingly peaceful Douluo Continent was now seething with undercurrents…
…
The mighty Clear Sky Sect, the formidable Battle Soul Hammer!
The once glorious number one sect in the world was now in complete chaos.
In the Clear Sky Sect's council hall, the old sect master, Tang Zhen, sat in his chair, coughing loudly.
Already ill, he coughed up blood upon receiving the news, nearly dying of anger on the spot.
Facing the Spirit Hall, Zhen Tian Douluo dared not be the slightest bit negligent.
In the past, with his father Tang Chen around, they could contend with the Spirit Hall.
But now, they simply didn't have the resources to fight back. Qian Daoliu alone could wipe out the entire Clear Sky Sect!
During this time, almost everyone was on edge.
"How is it?
Xiao'er, is the Spirit Hall still not making any moves?
Any new information?"
Tang Zhen's aged body trembled slightly as he forced himself to sit in his chair, constantly pressing Tang Xiao with questions, his eyes bloodshot.
Tang Xiao was also tense, his brows furrowed as he comforted his father, "Dad, you should rest.
You haven't slept for three whole days. Your body can't take it! I'll manage things here."
Despite his words, Tang Xiao knew better than anyone how terrifying this situation was.
Qian Daoliu's son had been killed by his own brother. If the Spirit Hall truly intended to attack the Clear Sky Sect, they wouldn't even need to send anyone else; Qian Daoliu alone could slaughter the entire sect.
Tang Xiao repeatedly urged his father to rest, but he himself hadn't slept for three whole days.
"Brother Hao, the trouble you've caused this time is truly enormous… I wonder where you are now?
Are you alive or dead…"
Tang Xiao gazed into the distance with sorrowful eyes.
His once jet-black hair was now streaked with silver, as if he had aged ten years overnight.
Just then, a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect rushed in. Before he even arrived, his voice rang out.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, last night, the Spirit Hall launched a surprise attack on all branches of our Clear Sky Sect.
All direct disciples and disciples from affiliated sects were slaughtered.
Today, all branches of our Clear Sky Sect have been wiped out!"
Upon hearing the news, Tang Zhen felt his vision go black, and his body began to tremble violently.
Tang Zhen had painstakingly built up his Clear Sky Sect over decades, spreading its influence across the continent and establishing countless branches, only to have it all vanish overnight!
Blood tears streamed from Tang Zhen's eyes, his gaze bloodshot:
"Ah...ah! Damn it! Damn unfilial son, damn the Spirit Hall!"
Seeing his father's agitated state, Tang Xiao rushed forward to support him, his eyes filled with worry: "Dad, calm down.
The healing spirit master said you absolutely cannot get angry during this time..."
"Cough cough cough..."
Tang Zhen, supported by Tang Xiao, began to cough violently.
Then, he suddenly vomited a mouthful of blood, spraying it onto the ground.
His spirit power began to fluctuate violently, and finally, he lost all strength and collapsed straight into the chair.
"Dad! Dad! What's wrong?
Don't scare me! Someone, quick, someone, go find Senior Ye, and call all the elders over!"
Tang Xiao's roar almost lifted the roof off the house. His terrifying Title Douluo-level soul power, mixed with sound waves, was heard by almost everyone in the sect.
A short while later, a rumbling sound like an earthquake came from outside the door.
Then, a group of elders, their muscles bulging, burst through the door, nearly smashing the entire house to pieces.
"Second Brother!
What happened?
Say something!"
The Third Elder and Seventh Elder rushed into the house first.
When they saw Tang Zhen lying lifeless in Tang Xiao's arms, they nearly collapsed to their knees, then immediately threw themselves beside Tang Zhen and wept bitterly.
From childhood, the Third Elder and Seventh Elder had the closest relationship with Tang Zhen, almost inseparable.
Now, seeing their beloved second brother die before their eyes, they were completely unable to accept the reality before them.
Especially the Seventh Elder, who had just received news of his son's death and now witnessed his second brother's demise before his eyes, could no longer suppress his rage.
"Damn the Spirit Hall, damn Qian Daoliu, how dare they slaughter my Clear Sky Sect disciples! It's unforgivable!"
The Seventh Elder's eyebrows, beard, and hair stood on end in anger, and a terrifyingly hot flame emanated from his body.
He picked up two hammers and strode outside.
"Seventh Elder, where are you going?"
However, before the Seventh Elder could even step out the door, a tall man with gray hair blocked his path, pressing his hand firmly on the Seventh Elder's shoulder.
The powerful level 96 soul force instantly froze the Seventh Elder in place.
The newcomer was none other than Tang Zhen, the Chief Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, and the elder brother of the Sect Master and all the elders!
"Brother, let me go! I'm going to avenge my second brother, I'm going to avenge my son!"
The Seventh Elder's face was contorted with rage, and his clothes smelled burnt.
His martial soul was a mutated Flame Clear Sky Hammer, possessing not only the terrifying power of the Clear Sky Hammer but also the scorching power of flames.
Even though his current soul power level was only 86, his strength was comparable to a half-step titled master.
However, his martial soul had a flaw: whenever he was extremely angry, the flames on his body would involuntarily ignite.
"Tang Lie, wake up! Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo are already terrifyingly powerful.
Even I can't break free from their Extreme Restriction Domain, let alone the other titled elders and Super Douluo-level elders in the Spirit Hall.
And Qian Daoliu isn't dead yet!
What's the difference between you going to the Spirit Hall now and committing suicide?"
The First Elder's eyes involuntarily revealed fear when he mentioned Qian Daoliu.
Although his and Qian Daoliu's soul power seemed to differ by only three levels, in reality, it was a difference of dozens of times.
If they really fought, Qian Daoliu could kill him in a few rounds.
After all, with his current physical condition, he couldn't use the Great Sumeru Hammer at all, and Qian Daoliu wouldn't give him a chance to detonate his rings.
"Are we just going to let it go like this?"
The Seventh Elder roared at the First Elder, his eyes red.
"Of course we can't let it go like this, but not now. We must be patient now!
Our Clear Sky Sect still has many young children who haven't grown up yet.
If we fight the Spirit Hall to the death now, these children will never grow up!"
Hearing the First Elder's words, the Seventh Elder finally calmed down.
His two grandsons were only three years old. What would happen to them if something were to happen to him?
They had just lost their parents; they absolutely couldn't lose their grandfather too.
Thinking of this, Tang Lie dejectedly put down the hammer and slumped to the ground.
The First Elder silently looked at his brothers and Tang Xiao, then said in a low voice, "Alright, now is not the time for grief.
Many things are still unresolved.
From now on, I will temporarily assume the position of Sect Master.
First, I will stabilize the entire sect.
Haotian Sect, let's close the mountain..."