Spirit City Cathedral, a vast reception hall, people of all kinds coming and going.
Before the grand meeting officially began, the big figures had not yet entered.
Naturally, the minor figures began to pass judgment.
"Do you think Spirit Hall really has the strength to wipe out the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile? Maybe there's some trickery involved."
"Spirit Hall has always had ulterior motives and has many issues with the Imperial Family. In my view, they are rebels."
"Heaven Dou City has been reduced to ruins. How can Spirit Hall face the world's criticism?"
"Spirit Hall's hands are stained with so much blood, yet they still have the audacity to hold a meeting?"
"In my opinion, we should refuse to participate in Spirit Hall's Soul Master Competition."
"The Clear Sky Sect is participating in this meeting. I will definitely support the Clear Sky Sect; I'll support whatever ideas they have."
"Exactly. Perhaps the Clear Sky Sect can answer our doubts; they can deal with Spirit Hall."
"The Clear Sky Sect has been in seclusion for so long. Recently, rumors say all kinds of rare treasures in the world have fallen into their hands. How could Spirit Hall be their match?"
"If the Soul Master Competition were hosted by the Clear Sky Sect, I believe no one would have any complaints."
Factions were numerous, and rumors were flying.
With everyone chiming in, it was truly a lack of respect for authority.
They seemed to simply believe some facts while distorting others.
It was no wonder they were just minor figures; their horizons were far too narrow.
As the chaotic noise reached a crescendo, Tang Xiao was the first big figure to enter the hall.
His appearance excited many in the audience, as if they had found a sense of belonging.
Tang Xiao cleared his throat, signaling for everyone to be quiet.
Then, with a stern face, he said seriously, "The Clear Sky Sect is very grateful for everyone's support. In this meeting, we hope to promote multi-party friendship."
"Although Spirit Hall has indeed provoked public anger, I believe we can mediate these conflicts."
His sanctimonious words drew applause and congratulations from most people.
"May I ask what the Clear Sky Sect's views are on the destruction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile?"
"After the decline of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, various duchies have shown tendencies toward independence. Does the Clear Sky Sect have a way to solve this as well?"
"Can we still smoothly participate in the upcoming Soul Master Competition?"
Many people had prepared questions long ago, naturally wanting to ask the Clear Sky Sect.
To this, Tang Xiao stated, "We will certainly do our best."
"That's good. Our Star Luo Empire will probably only be able to rely on the Clear Sky Sect in the future."
Star Luo's eldest prince, Dai Weisi, also arrived at the reception hall. His purple noble attire was quite eye-catching.
Some Spirit Masters even bowed to him, considering it proper etiquette toward a noble.
"I wonder how Emperor Xue Ye is doing. Without Heaven Dou, I'm still a bit unaccustomed."
Dai Weisi smiled wickedly, and his words were somewhat erratic.
However, it seemed his attitude toward the destruction of the other half of the only two Empires was half-good and half-bad.
Tang Xiao said calmly, "So, what method does Your Excellency have to deal with the pressure from Spirit Hall?"
Upon hearing this, Dai Weisi's eyes flashed with anger, but he didn't dare vent it.
He had miscalculated; it seemed the Star Luo Empire and the Clear Sky Sect were not on the same side.
While they were chatting animatedly, the representative of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan seemed very calm, sitting in a chair with exceptional leisure.
These people all had different thoughts.
Afterward, Bibi Dong made a high-profile entrance from the back of the cathedral, leading the eight Great Elders.
Her sexy figure swayed as she walked, and her hot legs caught the attention of many.
"Thank you for your hard work, taking time out of your busy schedules to come and participate in this grand meeting."
Bibi Dong spotted the most prominent Tang Xiao at a glance, but she continued speaking fluently.
Hu Liena followed playfully, saying, "Welcome, everyone."
This was met with cold indifference from the crowd; the dissatisfaction toward Spirit Hall was very intense.
Bibi Dong gave a slight fake smile and walked toward her seat—the one at the very head and innermost part of the giant long table, which signified the host's status.
However, as soon as she moved, Tang Xiao moved as well, seemingly wanting to sit in the side seat closest to her.
Seeing this, Devil Bear Douluo asked, "The illustriously famous Howling Sky Douluo is quite active today."
Tang Xiao immediately retorted, "Then I must also thank Spirit Hall for giving our Clear Sky Sect this opportunity."
After saying that, he sat down decisively, no more than two meters away from Bibi Dong.
Ghost Douluo also couldn't stand it and chimed in, "The Clear Sky Sect is not what it used to be."
Tang Xiao did not reply to him, but spirit power actually began to float around his body.
Suddenly, everyone present felt a tightness in their chests, and none dared to turn their gaze toward Tang Xiao.
So strong. Even though he hadn't made any offensive preparations, just sitting there was enough to demonstrate his strength.
Is this the Clear Sky Sect? Not seen for over twenty years, and upon meeting, it's like a god descending to earth.
Did the Clear Sky Sect come prepared? It seems the confrontation with Spirit Hall has already begun invisibly.
While everyone was still speculating, Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo both rested their hands on the wooden table.
Bibi Dong watched with a conflicted expression and slowly lifted her skirt to sit down.
She saw that the spirit power fluctuations on the wooden table were extremely intense, yet they didn't cause much vibration.
After a while, several cracks appeared on the table, like complex patterns meticulously carved by hand.
"Don't delay the meeting's procedures," Bibi Dong spoke.
Only then did Ghost and Chrysanthemum pull back their hands, but Tang Xiao had not made a move from beginning to end, simply sitting there.
As soon as Ghost and Chrysanthemum left the table, their blood and qi surged. They suppressed it with effort to keep from spitting out blood, but their internal organs were more or less affected.
He hadn't even used ten percent of his spirit power, yet he could make Titled Douluo suffer such a disaster.
Tang Xiao was like a monster, which made Ghost and Chrysanthemum think of what Heavenly Wind Douluo had said about the Hall Master's nine red spirit rings.
Devil Bear Douluo took the opportunity to look at the other Elders; clearly, they had all noticed. The worst-case scenario was already showing signs.
If someone among the various forces led by the Clear Sky Sect truly obtained various super resources, Spirit Hall would be completely weakened.
Tang Xiao suddenly clapped his hands, and the four Great Elders of the Clear Sky Sect immediately stood behind him.
Everyone watched this scene, their hearts tightening with tension.
The Clear Sky Sect is so assertive; it seems their plans for today are not small.
Yu Xiaogang observed everything from a corner, but he didn't seem to have any intention of coming to the table.
Regarding Bibi Dong, his old acquaintance, he felt there was no need to meet under these circumstances.
Although Bibi Dong felt hesitant at this moment, she was the highest person in charge of the meeting and had to remain calm.
"Everyone, please take your seats."
The others nodded politely and stepped forward to sit down.
Some of them looked very flustered, worried that a conflict would break out between the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall.
Once Tang Xiao saw that everyone was present, he took the initiative to say, "I have my own proposal. I've already brought it; please have a look."
As he spoke, he had the Elders hand over a thick stack of papers. Such lack of courtesy was clearly a provocation toward Spirit Hall.
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