Douluo Continent: Blue and Silver Twins, adopted by Bibi Dong

Chapter 133 Qianxunji's Perfunctory Remarks, Tang Tian: I'm Waiting for His Holiness the Pope's Good News!

Qian Xunji's smile faded slightly. He glanced at the elder and said calmly, "And this is—"

"I am Tang Long, the Grand Elder of the Haotian Sect."

The white-haired elder announced his name without backing down.

"Elder Tang Long."

Qian Xunji nodded, his tone still calm: "I understand your concern for the younger generation of the sect."

However, concluding that this matter is related to the Spirit Hall simply because "it just so happens to be in that area" is far-fetched.

"The Blue Silver Forest is a place where soul beasts roam, so it is perfectly normal for soul masters to go there to hunt soul beasts and obtain soul rings."

"Does your Haotian Sect think the entire continent is your territory, and no one else can go there?"

Tang Long's face stiffened, and he was speechless.

Tang Tian raised his hand to stop the elder behind him, looked directly at Qian Xunji, and said in a lower voice, "Your Holiness, I have not come here today to interrogate you."

"I only want to confirm one thing: are Hao'er and Xiao'er still alive?"

These words instantly made the atmosphere in the hall more solemn.

Qian Xunji fell silent.

But Qian Xunji's silence became a different answer in Tang Tian's eyes.

"Your Holiness the Pope."

Tang Tian's voice trembled slightly, but he still tried his best to maintain the dignity of the sect leader: "If Hao'er and Xiao'er have offended you in any way, I am willing to apologize on their behalf."

"As long as they are safe and sound, the Haotian Sect is willing to pay any price."

These words were almost a plea.

Qian Xunji remained silent.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to talk about it, but rather—he didn't know what the current situation was between Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.

Back then, Lan Yue had those two cripples escorted back to Wuhun City and imprisoned in the dungeon.

He had seen it once; Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's arms had been corroded beyond recognition by the poison of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent King.

His meridians were completely destroyed, his muscles were necrotic, and he couldn't even hold a hammer anymore.

Qian Xunji thought to himself, "These two useless people are just a waste of food to keep alive."

But Lan Yue is right. Tang Hao and Tang Xiao are, after all, the sons of the Haotian Sect Master and the grandsons of Tang Chen.

Keeping them are two excellent bargaining chips.

So he didn't kill him, but just kept him locked up, keeping him alive.

As for whether those two people are dead or alive now—

He really hadn't paid attention to it.

But Chihiro certainly couldn't admit it.

Tang Chen went to seek the divine inheritance, but the outcome is unknown.

The Spirit Hall should also be cautious.

If they admit it, the Spirit Hall will be in a very passive position.

Qian Xunji remained silent for a moment.

"Master Tang".

Qian Xunji finally spoke, his tone as calm as if he were discussing a trivial matter: "As I just said, the Spirit Hall knows nothing about your son's disappearance."

Qian Xunji paused, turned back, and met Tang Tian's gaze with just the right amount of sincerity in his eyes: "However, since Sect Master Tang has come in person and said with certainty that your son was last seen near the Blue Silver Forest, I cannot ignore it."

"How about this?"

Qian Xunji turned slightly to the side and instructed the cardinal beside him: "Pass down the order to the Spirit Hall to have all its branch halls around the Blue Silver Forest do their utmost to investigate the whereabouts of the two young sect leaders of the Clear Sky Sect."

Report back immediately upon receiving any news.

"Yes."

The cardinal accepted the order and quickly left the hall.

Qian Xunji looked at Tang Tian again, a gentle smile on his face: "Sect Leader Tang, I have already ordered an investigation."

As for the outcome, it will take some time.

Since you've come from afar, why don't you rest in Wuhun City and await news?

These words were spoken flawlessly.

They neither admitted to anything, yet gave the Haotian Sect an "explanation."

They even demonstrated the Spirit Hall's "magnanimity" and "cooperation".

Standing in the hall, Tang Tian listened to Qian Xunji's high-sounding words, but felt as uncomfortable as if he had swallowed a fly.

Qian Xunji is hardly cooperating with the investigation.

It was clearly telling him:

The person is in my hands, but I don't acknowledge it. What can you do about it?

If I give you a way out, you should just accept it obediently.

If it were in the past, Tang Tian might have argued his case, even at the cost of breaking ties with the Spirit Hall.

But now—

Tang Chen disappeared without a trace.

Although the Haotian Sect still possesses its foundation, he is the only one left who truly commands top-tier combat power.

And what about the Spirit Hall?

Qian Daoliu, a demigod-level powerhouse. Jin E Douluo, a newly promoted Limit Douluo.

There are also a number of titled Douluo such as Qian Xunji, Qingluan, and Xiongshi.

The two sides are no longer on the same level in terms of strength.

What's more, his two sons are still in the hands of the other party.

Thinking of this, Tang Tian felt a dull pain in his chest.

He is the sect leader of the Haotian Sect, the son of Tang Chen, and the father of Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.

But at this moment, there was nothing he could do.

Behind him, Tang Long and the other elders also fell silent.

Before they arrived, they were still seething with anger, determined to get an explanation today.

But when you actually stand in this Papal Palace, facing Qian Xunji's nonchalant attitude...

Only then did they truly understand what it meant to be "under someone's roof, one has no choice but to bow one's head."

Tang Tian took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.

In that instant, a hint of weariness and aging flashed across his resolute face.

When Tang Tian opened his eyes again, his gaze had returned to calm, but beneath that calm lay endless bitterness.

"Since His Holiness the Pope is willing to lend a helping hand, I am deeply grateful."

Tang Tian cupped his hands slightly and said in a low voice, "Then this old man will trouble Wuhun City for a few days and await Your Majesty's news."

As soon as he said those words, Tang Tian felt as if his spine had bent a little.

He knew that from this moment on, the Clear Sky Sect would never be able to hold its head high in front of the Spirit Hall again.

But he had no other choice.

Upon hearing this, Qian Xunji's smile deepened, as if he was quite pleased with Tang Tian's "sensible" behavior.

"You're too kind, Emperor Tang."

Qian Xunji raised his hand in a gesture of support, his tone carrying a hint of "consideration": "I have already had lodgings prepared for you all. Sect Leader Tang and all the elders, please go and rest first."

I will notify you immediately if there is any news.

Tang Tian didn't say anything more, he just nodded and turned to walk out of the hall.

His silhouette appeared particularly somber in the light and shadow cast by the palace gate.

Behind them, the six elders followed silently, none of them uttering a word.

They knew that the Haotian Sect had suffered a complete and utter defeat today.

Tang Tian stopped and looked back at the magnificent palace.

Above the temple gate, the relief of a six-winged angel gleamed in the sunlight, as if looking down upon all living beings on this earth.

Tang Tian clenched his fist, his nails digging deep into his palm.

After a long while, he released his grip, turned around, and strode away.

Inside the Papal Palace.

As Qian Xunji watched Tang Tian and the others leave, the smile on his lips slowly faded.

He leaned back in his chair, his fingers tapping lightly on the armrest, making a rhythmic "tap-tap" sound.

"They're quite tolerant."