Douluo Continent: Wielding Ice and Fire, Starting by Crushing Shrek Academy

At the summit of Haotian Peak, clouds and mist swirl around.

The mountain peaks are covered with snow that never melts, gleaming silvery-white in the moonlight.

The main hall was brightly lit.

The flames of the ever-burning lamps flickered in the night wind, casting shadows that appeared to grow longer and shorter.

The atmosphere was so heavy it seemed like it could drip water.

Tang Xiao sat in the main seat, flanked by five elders with different expressions.

The cold wind howled outside the window.

The suspension bridge swayed in the wind, the iron rings clanging together, making a tinkling sound that carried far.

"Everyone is here."

Tang Xiao spoke, his voice low and deep.

He looked around, his gaze lingering on each elder's face for a moment.

"The reason we've gathered everyone here tonight is to discuss how to deal with the Lord of Luoyuan."

"I heard it that very night."

The Second Elder, as the backbone of the group, was the first to speak, his brows furrowed: "A telepathic ability that can cover the entire continent—that's not something an ordinary person can do."

The Seventh Elder, Lieyang Douluo, was the most impatient, and immediately slammed his fist on the table and stood up.

"He's more than just extraordinary! Even Tang Chen, the peerless Douluo, couldn't achieve this!"

His voice was loud enough to echo throughout the entire hall.

"Just who is this Young Master Luo?"

The Third Elder stroked his beard and pondered, "Anyone capable of using such a divine power must be at least at the demigod level."

He looked at Tang Xiao, his expression not very good: "Sect Master, do we really want to make enemies of this person?"

After he finished speaking, the hall fell silent.

Only the flame of the ever-burning lamp crackled.

Seeing that the elders had expressed their opinions, Tang Xiao slowly spoke up: "This is precisely why I have gathered you all here to discuss this matter."

He paused briefly, then continued, "If Brother Hao does not come to apologize in three days, this person will personally go to the Haotian Sect."

"How will we respond then?"

"He dares!"

The Second Elder snorted coldly, his tone forceful.

"Our Haotian Sect has been established for ten thousand years. What storms haven't we weathered?"

The Fourth Elder chimed in, "That's right! No matter how strong he is, he's still just one person."

"Our Haotian Sect has thousands of disciples, are we afraid of just one man?"

Only the Fifth Elder shook his head inadvertently, his tone slightly cautious: "That's not how it works."

He looked at Tang Xiao with a wry smile: "Sect Master, since that Young Master Luo dared to make such a statement, he must have something to rely on."

"I think we should still be cautious."

"Be cautious about what?"

Lieyang Douluo slammed his fist on the table again, his eyes widening: "They've already bullied us to the point of absurdity, are we supposed to just bow down?"

"Don't forget, we are the number one sect in the world!"

Seeing that the brothers were arguing again, the Second Elder quickly raised his hand to stop them.

"Stop arguing!"

He looked at Tang Xiao: "Sect Master, what's your opinion?"

Tang Xiao pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Although this person's strength seems unfathomable, but..."

He paused, then, with a hint of confidence,

"The Haotian Sect is not one to be easily slaughtered; our geographical advantage is not just for show!"

"The sect leader is right."

The Third Elder stood up, walked to the entrance of the main hall, and pointed to the outer mountain peak, which was about a kilometer away from the main peak.

"A kilometer-long ice-bound iron chain bridge, only wide enough for two people to walk side by side."

"Below is a bottomless abyss, which even ordinary titled Douluo cannot cross."

Even after crossing the bridge, there are still eighteen bends in the mountain road.

He turned around and unconsciously raised his voice a few decibels: "Each game has traps and mechanisms, working in conjunction with the disciples guarding the mountain to block us at every turn."

"In those days, countless foreign enemies came out in full force, but none of them could break through our mountain gate."

"And what about him alone?"

The Fourth Elder chimed in, "Third Brother is right."

A confident glint flashed in his eyes: "We have an ancestral formation that suppresses outsiders who step inside."

"In addition, we will join forces with the sect leader to form the Haotian Grand Formation."

"Even if a level 99 Limit Douluo personally came, he wouldn't gain any advantage!"

Tang Xiao's expression softened slightly as he listened to the elders' words.

He stood up and walked to the center of the hall.

"What the elders say makes sense."

"But I still want to remind everyone not to underestimate the enemy."

"That Young Master Luo is no ordinary person."

The Second Elder asked, "What does the Sect Master mean?"

Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, "Prepare for battle with all our might."

He looked around at everyone: "Activate the Haotian Grand Formation. All disciples guarding the mountain, take your positions."

"All traps and mechanisms are activated; the defenses on the iron chain bridge also need to be strengthened."

"We need to let that Young Master Luo know that Haotian Sect is not a place where he can run wild."

The Fiery Sun Douluo clapped his hands excitedly, "That's more like it!"

A fighting spirit ignited in his eyes: "Let him come! Let him see the might of our Clear Sky Sect!"

The Fifth Elder suddenly frowned: "Sect Master, what about Tang Hao..."

"In the end, he's the one who caused this mess."

"That's right."

Lieyang Douluo looked at Tang Xiao sternly: "Tang Hao has been expelled from the sect for many years, and now he has brought such a disaster upon the sect again."

"Once this matter is resolved, he must give the sect an explanation."

The Fourth Elder chimed in, "Yes! And those two soul bones too."

"That was a gift from the sect, and it's time to return it."

The other elders nodded in agreement.

His dissatisfaction with Tang Hao was evident in his words.

Tang Xiao remained silent, a troubled expression on his face.

He knew the elders were right, but Tang Hao was still his younger brother.

The Second Elder sighed when he saw that Tang Xiao remained silent.

"Sect Master, we know you are in a difficult position."

He paused, then said, "But the sect's rules cannot be broken."

"Tang Hao made a grave mistake back then, and the sect leader has already protected him once."

"This time, we can't guarantee it anymore!"

Tang Xiao took a deep breath and nodded slowly.

"Once this matter is settled, I will have Brother Hao give the sect an explanation."

"But for now, let's focus on dealing with that Young Master Luo."

"Let's get through this first."

Seeing that Tang Xiao's attitude had softened, the Second Elder nodded in satisfaction and said, "Very well."

He stood up: "Then I will go and set up the defenses."

The other elders also stood up.

Tang Xiao suddenly called out to them, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "Elders, this time we must not only stop that Young Master Luo."

"We should also take this opportunity to let the mainland recognize the strength of the Haotian Sect."

"After so many years of seclusion, some people have probably forgotten who is the number one sect in the world."

"Sect Master is right!" Blazing Sun Douluo laughed heartily, clenching his fists with great excitement. "Using that Young Master Luo as a stepping stone will perfectly restore the prestige of our Clear Sky Sect!"

The elders left one after another.

Tang Xiao was the only one left in the main hall.

He stood by the window, gazing into the distance.

The night was deep, and distant thunder rumbled faintly in the sky.

"Brother Hao..."

He muttered to himself, "Where are you?"

"So, what are you planning to do about this?"

Outside the window, the cold wind picked up even more.

The clanging sound of the iron chain bridge carried far, far away on the wind.