Chapter 55: Tang Chen Backs Down, The Power of Spirit Hall
Main Hall of the Clear Sky Sect.
Sensing the seven powerful soul power fluctuations descending from above, Tang Chen frowned deeply, his heart growing heavy.
In the next moment—
Tang Chen's figure disappeared from the spot. Not long after, he appeared before Qian Daoliu.
"Brother Qian, what is the meaning of this?"
Looking at Qian Daoliu and the six worship elders beside him, who had arrived with an overwhelming force, Tang Chen spoke.
According to what the Great Elder had said, their Clear Sky Sect was wronged. Then what was the meaning of Qian Daoliu's actions?
"Haha, Tang Chen, today I have come to demand an explanation from the Clear Sky Sect."
"Your Clear Sky Sect has been far too arrogant and shameless, not placing Spirit Hall in its eyes at all. Are you aware of what happened in Heaven Dou City?"
Facing Tang Chen's question, Qian Daoliu answered directly. Today, the Clear Sky Sect must give Spirit Hall an explanation.
As Sect Master, Tang Chen should bear responsibility for the trouble caused by his sect members.
Hearing this, Tang Chen felt displeased, believing Qian Daoliu was being overly domineering. This matter was originally the fault of Spirit Hall, yet now they had come to demand an explanation. Did they really think the Clear Sky Sect was a soft target to be bullied at will?
Seeing the expression on Tang Chen's face, Qian Daoliu narrowed his eyes. The angelic true form radiated holy light.
Since Tang Chen was unwilling, he could not be blamed for using force.
Immediately after, a sword formed from angelic soul power appeared in Qian Daoliu's hand. Behind him, the Angel True Body also manifested a massive golden sword.
"Tang Chen, since you choose to shield your sect members' misconduct, then don't blame me, Qian Daoliu, for being impolite."
As soon as his words fell, Qian Daoliu increased his soul power output. The golden sword slashed toward Tang Chen.
Seeing this, Tang Chen had no time to think. His Clear Sky Hammer martial soul appeared in his hand, and above him, a massive Clear Sky True Body emerged, smashing toward the golden holy sword.
The collision of their rank ninety-nine soul powers erupted in midair. In an instant, the entire Clear Sky Sect was enveloped by a terrifying pressure.
Ordinary members were forced to kneel on the ground. Even high-level soul masters found their legs trembling under the pressure, like small boats in a vast ocean.
"Brother Qian, could there be some misunderstanding? Allow me to question my sect members first."
"After that, my Clear Sky Sect will certainly give you an explanation. How about it?"
After one exchange, Tang Chen knew that he had to back down.
If things continued to escalate, the Clear Sky Sect he had painstakingly built might be destroyed today by Qian Daoliu and the Six Worship Elders.
As Qian Daoliu's rival, no one understood better than him just how powerful and troublesome Qian Daoliu was. But more importantly, there were the six worship elders beside him, ready to act at any moment.
If battle truly broke out and Qian Daoliu occupied him, then the Clear Sky Sect would face the real danger of annihilation.
As Sect Master, he could not act on impulse. Even if Spirit Hall was domineering, he had to swallow this humiliation because behind him stood the entire Clear Sky Sect.
As long as the Clear Sky Sect continued to exist on this continent, he could not act recklessly.
"Very well, Tang Chen. I'll give you time. If you fail to give Spirit Hall a satisfactory answer later, then don't blame me and my six brothers for taking action against your Clear Sky Sect."
As Qian Daoliu finished speaking, Jin E, Qing Luan, Xiong Shi, Guang Ling, Qian Jun, and Xiang Mo instantly released even stronger soul power fluctuations, as if demonstrating their might to Tang Chen.
- Second Worship: Golden Crocodile Douluo, rank ninety-eight peak Super Douluo.
- Third Worship: Azure Luan Douluo, rank ninety-six Super Douluo.
- Fourth Worship: Mighty Lion Douluo, rank ninety-six Super Douluo.
- Fifth Worship: Glowing Feather Douluo, rank ninety-five Super Douluo.
- Sixth Worship: Fifteen Ton Douluo, rank ninety-five Super Douluo.
- Seventh Worship: Demon-suppressing Douluo, rank ninety-five Super Douluo.
At this time, among the Seven Worship Elders of Spirit Hall, aside from the Second Worship Golden Crocodile being stuck at rank ninety-eight peak, the other six were slightly weaker compared to their later peaks and had not yet reached their full potential.
Sensing the cultivation levels of all the worship elders present, Tang Chen felt helpless. If the elders of the Clear Sky Sect were as capable, he would not have to lower his head to Qian Daoliu now.
After reaching an agreement with Qian Daoliu, Tang Chen withdrew his Clear Sky true form and returned to the sect's main hall.
"Sect Master, have you repelled those from Spirit Hall?"
Seeing Tang Chen return, the Great Elder revealed a bright smile and asked. He believed that with Tang Chen present, he would surely be able to intimidate the visitors from Spirit Hall.
However, what he received was not an answer but an overwhelming pressure of soul power descending upon him.
"Ah Yi, tell me the truth. Regarding what happened in Heaven Dou City, if I find even the slightest concealment, I will break your legs."
At this moment, Tang Chen's fury was evident. He was now certain that the Great Elder had lied to him.
"Sect Master, what has happened? Could it be that those from Spirit Hall have not retreated?"
Seeing Tang Chen's dark expression, the Great Elder felt extremely uneasy.
At this moment, Tang Xiao stepped forward.
"Grandfather, this matter is my fault. After Hao'er lost to that Spirit Hall genius and his will collapsed, I attacked that Spirit Hall genius."
"Then, the Great Elder and the others helped block Pope Qian and the Spirit Hall elders, and I moved to strike that genius."
After hearing Tang Xiao's explanation, Tang Chen's anger grew even stronger. His gaze toward the Great Elder became even colder.
"As the Great Elder of the Clear Sky Sect, do you know what your actions in Heaven Dou City have brought upon the sect?!"
"Is Spirit Hall something you can provoke? Do you think Qian Daoliu cannot lift his sword anymore? Or do you think I, Tang Chen, am already invincible on the Douluo Continent?"
"If you were even slightly more capable, when the Seven Worship Elders of Spirit Hall descended, I would not be left so helpless!"
As he spoke, the soul power pressure he exerted on the Great Elder grew increasingly terrifying, forcing him to his knees, unable to move.
Beside them, Tang Xiao was also shocked by his grandfather's fury. This was the first time he had seen Tang Chen in such a terrifying state.
"Sect Master, I was wrong."
Seeing Tang Chen's rage, the Great Elder finally realized the magnitude of the trouble he had caused. Over the years, Spirit Hall's low profile had made him believe that the Clear Sky Sect could contend with it.
But in reality, Spirit Hall was still the hegemonic force of the Douluo Continent. The strength of the Clear Sky Sect was supported entirely by Tang Chen alone.
Otherwise, with the Clear Sky Sect's true strength, it would only be at the level of an ordinary upper sect, vastly inferior to Spirit Hall.
After this incident, the Great Elder swore to himself that he would keep a low profile. At the very least, only when the Clear Sky Sect could truly stand shoulder to shoulder with Spirit Hall would they act arrogantly again.
"You know you're wrong? No, you only know fear."
"In a moment, come with me to face Spirit Hall. As the instigator, you must pay the price for your actions."
Then he turned his gaze toward Tang Xiao.
"Xiao'er, you will come as well. Offer an apology. With Qian Daoliu's character, he will not make things too difficult for a junior."
{T/N: I also have some doubts about Tang Chen's character. Every member of Clear Sky is domineering, shameless, and tends to bully the weak, as shown in the original work. With such members in the sect, I don't believe that Tang Chen, as their sect leader, is any different from them.}
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