Douluo Continent: Just became a demigod, and was exposed by the heavens.

Chapter 17 The Haotian Sect's Worries: Should We Invite Tang Hao Back? (Please Read Further)
The golden crocodile glared at the lion: "What nonsense are you talking about? I'm just happy for the two of them."

"However, our Hall of Offerings already has four offerings on the list, and it feels like we can no longer hide it. This has probably already attracted the attention of major powers on the continent."

Qian Daoliu, who was sitting in the first seat, simply opened his eyes upon hearing this, his gaze calm and still, without the slightest ripple.

"It's nothing."

His voice was soft, yet it reached the ears of every worshipper clearly.

"Even if everything is exposed, the two great empires and those sects will not pose a real threat to us."

"A million-strong army sounds powerful, but their individual strength is ultimately too weak. They dare not wage war unless absolutely necessary, because they cannot afford to lose."

These words completely calmed everyone in the hall.

Yes, when faced with absolutely top-tier combat power, the advantage of numbers is sometimes just a joke.

Then, Qian Daoliu changed the subject: "I'm quite curious about what kind of place Canglan Academy is."

"I have a feeling that Canglan Academy... will bring us more surprises."

"Big 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 only one or two geniuses would emerge."

In the eyes of Lion Douluo, since an academy has been established, there should be many talented people in the academy.

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, and we have spies in even the most remote villages. But this Canglan Academy seems to have appeared out of thin air, without any prior warning. Is that normal?"

Upon hearing this, the several attendants in the hall fell into deep thought.

Qian Daoliu nodded: "Jin E is right. There's no rush. Bibi Dong should have sent people to investigate long ago. If there are still no results after the list is published, then I will go there myself."

He planned to wait and see.

If only these two students from Canglan Academy made the list, it wouldn't be a big deal.

However, if... more people make the list later, and rank very high, then we must pay attention.

At this moment, the newly-brought-to-breakthrough Thousand-Pound Douluo couldn't help but speak up.

"Great Elder, I actually wanted to ask you just now, what exactly is that 'Pseudo-Ultimate Wind' that Tianmu rewarded Third Brother with?"

"I feel... it's not the same as Tianmu's evaluation of my Panlong Staff martial spirit as 'the ultimate in power,' right?"

Qian Daoliu paused 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, now that Qingluan and Guangling's ninth soul rings have both been upgraded to 100,000 years, it means they have the possibility of breaking through to a higher realm. Overall, our Hall of Offerings has gained a lot this time."

……

In stark contrast to the calm and confidence of the Spirit Hall, the atmosphere within the Clear Sky Sect was so oppressive it felt like it was about to explode.

"boom!"

The hottest-tempered Seventh Elder, Tang Lie, slammed his hand hard on the stone table, instantly cracking the hard surface.

"Damn it! Why are people from the Spirit Hall's Hall of Worship just popping out one after another!"

Tang Lie's roar echoed in the council hall. Rather than being angry, it was more accurate to say that he was using this method to cover up the growing fear deep inside his heart.

Second Elder Tang Kun sighed deeply, looking at Sect Master Tang Xiao, who was at the head of the table, with a worried expression.

"Sect Master, what do you think we should do now?" "Those elders of the Spirit Hall are already terrifyingly strong, and now that they have received such a huge reward from the Heavenly Curtain, their strength will surely increase dramatically. No one can say for sure whether they will come to cause 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 not dead either. His martial spirit is far stronger than those who just made the list, so he'll definitely be on it too!"

Seeing the elders' reactions, Tang Xiao forced a smile, trying to appease them.

"Second Elder, there's no need for everyone 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 the list."

At this point, Tang Xiao hesitated, but ultimately made up his mind.

"How about... we call Tang Hao back?"

"No way! I'm the first to disagree!"

Before he could finish speaking, Seventh Elder Tang Lie jumped up instantly, like a powder keg that had been lit.

"Tang Xiao! As the leader of a sect, have you forgotten who caused our Haotian Sect to close its doors to the world and hide in this poor mountain valley like rats?"

"If it weren't for that bastard Tang Hao insisting on marrying a 100,000-year-old soul beast, how could he have attracted the Spirit Hall's relentless pursuit?"

"That's not all, he actually killed Qian Xunji, the Pope of the Spirit Hall!"

Tang Lie became more and more agitated as he spoke, 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's dragged the entire sect down with him!"

Tang Xiao's face turned red from the scolding, but he couldn't utter a single word.

The Second Elder, Tang Kun, who was slightly more mild-mannered, waved his hand, signaling Tang Lie to calm down. Only then did Tang Lie sit back down indignantly.

This scene clearly shows that Tang Xiao, as the sect leader, has absolutely no say in front of the elders' council.

Tang Xiao felt utterly helpless.

He was appointed sect leader in a time of crisis. His grandfather had originally chosen his exceptionally talented younger brother, Tang Hao, as the next sect leader.

However, Tang Hao did something that caused heavy losses to the sect, and even his father died of illness because of it. No wonder these elders were so angry.

He took a deep breath, still wanting to try and fight for his younger brother.

"However, elders, our sect now only has Tang Hao who has fully mastered the Ring Explosion and the Great Sumeru Hammer. So many years have passed, his strength is probably no longer what it used to be."

"If he can return, it will be a powerful safeguard for our Haotian Sect. We can let him come back to atone for the mistakes he made in the past!"

These words clearly made the elders waver.

Although they were all titled Douluo, they saw no hope whatsoever in the face of the unfathomable Spirit Hall.

If Tang Hao, a top-tier combatant, could return, the sect's safety would undoubtedly increase significantly.

In the end, it was Second Elder Tang Kun who made the decision.

"Wait!"

"Once the list is released and we see the final results, we will make the final arrangements."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

At least, there's still a chance for things to turn around.

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(End of this chapter)