Douluo Continent: I had just reached my limit when the sky exposed me.

Chapter 178 The Omitted Title Douluo?
[Douluo Continent Power Ranking, Fifth Place: Clear Sky Sect]

[Reason for Ranking]: The leading sect among the three upper sects, a top-tier offensive sect with a century-long heritage. Its martial soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, is the ultimate weapon martial soul on the continent. The sect boasts one Limit Douluo and four Title Douluos. Although it has been in seclusion for many years and its power has declined somewhat, with Limit Douluo Tang Chen as its spiritual pillar, its foundation and deterrent force are unparalleled among the three upper sects. Considering its formidable combat strength, profound heritage, and potential deterrent power, it ranks fifth.

[Ranking Rewards]:
1. Haotian Body Tempering: When all Haotian Sect disciples cultivate the Haotian Hammer Technique and the Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique, their comprehension speed increases by 30%, the power of the hammer technique is permanently increased by 15%, and their physical strength is slightly improved.

2. Strengthening Soul Rings: The age of the soul rings of all direct disciples within the sect is increased by 1000 years.

3. Ancestral Blessing: Within the next three years, disciples within the Haotian Sect's territory can invoke the residual battle intent of the sect's ancestors during cultivation, thus avoiding the interference of inner demons and increasing the probability of breaking through bottlenecks by 20%.

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Fifth place: Haotian Sect!
As these four words fell, the entire continent seemed to be struck by an invisible hammer.

After a brief silence, an uproar erupted that was even greater than before!
"The Haotian Sect! The reclusive Haotian Sect! The Haotian Sect, the leader of the three upper sects, is only ranked fifth?"

"Five Title Douluos... their strength is indeed greater than that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, not to mention there's also a Limit Douluo?"

"The reward is perfect for the Haotian Sect! The increased power of the hammer technique... this will take the Haotian Sect's offensive capabilities to the next level!"

……

And this moment.

Inside the council hall of the Haotian Sect's secluded valley, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost frozen.

Five?

A suppressed growl came from the elders' seat, and an old man with white hair and beard suddenly stood up.

His gaze was fixed on the reasons for being listed on the screen, his tone filled with disbelief.

"Sect Master! The Heavenly Curtain has made a mistake in the statistics! Our Clear Sky Sect clearly has six Title Douluos!"

"Ancestor Tang Chen, you, Tang Hao, the Second Elder, the Third Elder, and the elder who just broke through! Why are only five people counted?"

Upon hearing this, the other elders in the hall echoed his sentiments, their expressions filled with excitement.

"Yes, Sect Master, everyone in the sect knows that Elder Tang Lie has broken through to the Title Douluo level."

"And Tang Hao! Although he was expelled from the sect, when the information about him was broadcast on the Sky Screen before, it was clearly stated that his affiliation was the Haotian Sect!"

"Could it be... that Tang Hao was no longer considered a Title Douluo when the Heavenly Curtain assessed him?"

The last sentence struck everyone's hearts like a thunderbolt.

Tang Xiao sat upright in the main seat, his brows furrowed into a deep frown, his hands gripping the chair handles tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force.

He suddenly raised his eyes and said in a deep voice, "Impossible! Expulsion from the sect is only an internal punishment. In the eyes of outsiders, Tang Hao will always be a member of my Haotian Sect!"

"Since the Heavenly Curtain has already determined his ownership, it will never erase him 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!

After leaving the sect that year, he disappeared without a trace.

Over the years, he has sent out countless people to search, but he has not been able to find even the slightest trace.

The assessment by the Heavenly Curtain is based on the current strength of the Clear Sky Sect. If Tang Hao were still at the Title Douluo level, he would never have been excluded.

Unless... Tang Hao's strength drops below the level of a Title Douluo.

The moment the thought crossed Tang Xiao's mind, his heart sank, and his face turned deathly pale.

"Could it be that something happened to Tang Hao?"

An elder spoke in a trembling voice, uttering a guess that no one dared to imagine.

The hall was deathly silent!
All eyes were on Tang Xiao, their expressions serious.

Tang Xiao closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and when he opened them again, his eyes were icy cold: "No matter what, Tang Hao is a member of my Haotian Sect. Since Tianmu has included him in the sect, there must be a reason for it!"

"After this incident, intensify the search efforts and find Tang Hao's whereabouts at all costs!"

Before he could finish speaking!
The golden light from the Heavenly Curtain reward had already quietly enveloped the entire Haotian Sect's territory.

Within the valley, countless disciples felt their soul power suddenly surge, and the Haotian Hammer in their hands trembled slightly, emanating an unprecedented sense of intimacy.

The bottleneck in his hammer technique, honed over many years, was showing signs of loosening.

But this joy could not be truly shared with anyone.

Tang Hao's misfortune was like a thorn, deeply embedded in the hearts of all the Haotian Sect members.

……

Meanwhile, deep within a desolate primeval forest.

A burly figure sat cross-legged beneath an ancient tree, his tattered black robe unable to conceal the crisscrossing scars on his body—it was Tang Hao, who had been hiding there.

When the reason for Haotian Sect's inclusion on the list appeared on the screen!

Tang Hao suddenly looked up, and his cloudy eyes instantly flashed with extreme pain and despair.

"Five... Title Douluos..."

He muttered to himself and slowly raised his right hand.

The spirit ring that once represented the glory of a Title Douluo is now reduced to seven faint rays of light.

Soul power plummeted, Soul Saint!
The Demon King's earth-shattering attack not only shattered his martial spirit body, but also shattered the foundation of his soul power that he had painstakingly cultivated for decades.

If it weren't for the life force of the Blue Silver Emperor's 100,000-year-old soul bone keeping him alive, he would have long since turned into a pile of minced meat.

Surviving was more painful than dying. He felt his weakened soul power within him!
Feeling the almost dissipated pressure from the Clear Sky Hammer martial soul, his fingernails dug deep into his palm, and blood dripped from between his fingers.

"The King of Ten Thousand Demons... Spirit Hall!"

A low growl escaped from his throat, filled with boundless hatred.

He hated the ruthlessness of the Demon King, hated the relentless pressure from the Spirit Hall, and hated his own incompetence even more!
He is a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, a former Clear Sky Douluo, and Tang San's father!

But now, he can only hide in this forest like a stray dog, unable to even return to his sect.

They don't even have the ability to protect their own son!
"Mistress..."

Tang Hao's gaze fell into the distance, as if piercing through dense forests, and he saw that small figure diligently cultivating at Blue Tyrant Academy.

His gaze softened, then became incredibly firm.

"I will not admit defeat..."

"My soul power has dropped, but I can train again! My foundation has crumbled, but I can rebuild it!"

"As long as I live, one day I will wield the Clear Sky Hammer, smash the Demon King's head, and raze the Spirit Hall to the ground!"

"One day, I will return to the Haotian Sect with my mistress, in a dignified and honorable manner!"

He slowly stood up, his black robe fluttering in the wind!
Although his soul power was only at the Soul Saint level, the domineering aura belonging to Haotian Douluo quietly revived in the face of adversity.

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Blue Tyrant Academy, training ground.

As soon as Dai Mubai finished speaking, Tang San suddenly looked up, his eyes fixed on the sky, his fists clenching involuntarily.

Five Titled Douluo!

His father, Tang Hao, was among them!
Joy welled up in his heart instantly, and Tang San's eyes shone with an astonishing light.

Father is still alive, Haotian Sect is still alive, and they are all doing well!
But the next second, he noticed the discussions among the disciples around him, as well as the words "five" on the sky.

Tang San frowned slightly, a vague unease creeping into his heart.

Based on his speculation about the Haotian Sect!

Are there really only five?
"The mistress,"

Dai Mubai patted his shoulder, his tone tinged with envy.

"The Haotian Sect truly lives up to its reputation as the head of the three upper sects. Even after so many years of seclusion, it still possesses such strength! You'll be returning to the Haotian Sect in the future, won't you?"

Tang San snapped out of his daze, nodded, but a complex look flashed in his eyes: "I will."

However, he always felt that the information on the sky was...

It seems there's some hidden secret he doesn't know about.

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Qibao Glazed Sect, meeting hall.

Ning Fengzhi looked at the rankings of the Haotian Sect on the sky, slowly closed the folding fan in his hand, and looked solemn.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin sat upright in his chair, the Seven Kill Sword in his hand trembling slightly, his eyes sharp as a blade.

"Five titled Douluo, and one more Tang Chen."

Bone Douluo Gu Rong rubbed his fingers, his hoarse voice carrying a hint of apprehension: "The foundation of the Haotian Sect is indeed not so easy to estimate."

"As long as that old monster Tang Chen is still alive, even if he is the only one left in the Haotian Sect, no one will dare to provoke him easily."

Ning Fengzhi nodded, his gaze deep: "Tang Hao, this man caused a great disturbance in the Spirit Hall back then, forcing three Title Douluos of the Spirit Hall to take action. His combat power is comparable to that of a Super Douluo."

"Today, Tianmu has included him among the five titled Douluo, which shows his status."

"It's just that the Haotian Sect has been in seclusion for many years. Now that it's on the list, it probably won't be content to remain silent any longer."

He tapped the table lightly, a meaningful smile curving his lips.

"The chess game on the mainland is becoming more and more interesting."

……

Wuhun Palace, Pope Palace.

Bibi Dong looked at the Haotian Sect in the sky, a cold killing intent flashing in her purple eyes.

"Haotianzong!"

She spoke slowly, her voice icy and chilling, "After living in seclusion for so many years, you still dare to come out and stir up trouble."

"Tang Chen, Tang Hao, Tang Xiao... they all deserve to die."

Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan bowed and said, "Your Holiness, the Haotian Sect is not as strong as before and is not worth fearing."

"But Tang Chen is a problem!"

Ghost Douluo Ghostly was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Your Holiness, the Haotian Sect's inclusion on this list will surely attract attention from all sides of the continent. Should we make arrangements in advance?"

"layout?"

Bibi Dong's smile grew increasingly cold.

"No need, let's just wait quietly and wait for the Haotian Sect to come to us!"

(End of this chapter)