Chapter 49: Threat to the Haotian Sect
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It was midday in a forest not far from the Tiandou Imperial City. Thousands of soul masters, wearing various uniforms of the Spirit Hall, were flying through the woods.
At the front of the group was the Pope, Qian Xunji.
Alongside Qian Xunji were many powerful soul masters of the Spirit Hall, including Ju Douluo, Ghost Douluo, Qianjun Douluo, and Jianglong Douluo.
Also present were Bibi Dong, the Saint of the Spirit Hall, and Su Mo, who came to witness the excitement, along with many red and black cardinals following behind.
Among all of them, the weakest cultivation level was a Soul Emperor!
Their final destination was none other than the Haotian Sect!
Upon leading the vast force of Spirit Hall masters to the mountain gate of the Haotian Sect, Qian Xunji immediately flew up, activated the spiritual power in his body, and shouted in the direction of the Haotian Sect:
"The Pope of the Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji, is here with the masters of the Spirit Hall to visit the Haotian Sect! Please come down and meet us, Master Tang Zhen of the Haotian Sect!"
His voice echoed across the mountain where the Haotian Sect was located.
Tang Zhen, who was working in a study at the top floor of the Haotian Sect, couldn't help but pause and look toward the source of the voice, his expression filled with confusion.
"Has it finally come?"
With a sigh, Tang Zhen stood up, slowly descended the stairs, and left the study.
Outside, the entire Haotian Sect was alarmed. Many elders, deacons, and even disciples rushed to find Tang Zhen.
"Master, why did the Spirit Hall come to our Haotian Sect so suddenly? Could it be they can no longer suppress their wolfish ambitions and want to declare war?"
an elder asked angrily, gritting his teeth.
"Don't worry. If they were coming to wage war, they would've launched a surprise attack. Why would they announce their arrival?"
Tang Zhen replied calmly, with his hands behind his back:
"Very well. Let's go down and see what the Spirit Hall wants."
With that, Tang Zhen took the lead and flew down the mountain, followed closely by the rest of the Haotian Sect.
Soon, under Tang Zhen's leadership, the group arrived at the foot of the mountain.
By then, Qian Xunji had already been waiting alongside the Spirit Hall soul masters for quite some time.
Seeing Tang Zhen and the others arrive, Qian Xunji sneered.
"I don't know why the Pope of the Spirit Hall has come to visit us. Why bring such a large force to our Haotian Sect?"
Tang Zhen asked calmly once he approached Qian Xunji, carefully observing him and the soul masters behind him.
"Hehe, why we came? You should ask your own Haotian Sect!"
Qian Xunji sneered in return.
"You came here looking for trouble and still act so arrogant..."
Behind Tang Zhen, an elder was angered by Qian Xunji's haughty tone and was about to act, but Tang Zhen stopped him.
"I don't understand what the Pope is saying. If you have something to say, say it directly. Our Haotian Sect does not fear wrongdoing."
Tang Zhen narrowed his eyes and said in a deep voice.
"Hmph! Since you're asking, I won't hide it..."
Qian Xunji snorted coldly.
"A few days ago, I was leading a group through the Douluo Continent. In a city called Lanxia, in the Fanos Province of the Tiandou Empire, I encountered a 100,000-year transformed soul beast."
"Just as I was about to defeat this soul beast, someone stopped me. At first, I didn't know who he was, but his martial spirit was your Haotian Sect's Clear Sky Hammer."
"After investigating, I discovered... it was Tang Hao from your Haotian Sect!"
Qian Xunji's tone turned fierce as he pointed at the group and shouted:
"Is your Haotian Sect really colluding with soul beasts? Shouldn't such a crime be punished?"
"What? Colluding with soul beasts? Impossible!"
"Qian Xunji, don't slander us! How could our Haotian Sect conspire with soul beasts? Don't throw dirt on our name just because Tang Hao isn't here!"
"That's right, Spirit Hall, don't go too far!"
The entire Haotian Sect was furious after hearing Qian Xunji's accusations. They were trembling with rage, feeling the Spirit Hall was deliberately stirring trouble. However, amidst the crowd, Tang Xiao's expression was completely different — rigid and full of fear.
How could this be?! The Spirit Hall found out about Second Brother and Third Sister?!
Damn it! What do I do now?!
"Spirit Hall, don't be excessive. You say Hao'er conspired with a soul beast. Do you have proof? If not, it's a false accusation! Our Haotian Sect may not be as powerful as yours, but we won't tolerate being bullied!"
Although they knew Qian Xunji was telling the truth, they had no choice but to deny it. With an angry expression, Tang Zhen pointed at Qian Xunji and shouted:
"Hahaha! Proof? We don't have concrete evidence right now. After all, only Titled Douluos can recognize the true form of a 100,000-year transformed soul beast."
"But, according to our Spirit Hall's intel, your second son, Tang Hao, and the 100,000-year transformed soul beast named Ah Yin, traveled together with your eldest son. He definitely knows whether this is true or not."
"Even if you Haotian Sect won't admit it, the Spirit Hall will find Tang Hao and Ah Yin sooner or later. At that time, we'll invite Titled Douluos from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect to verify it. Then the whole truth will come to light."
"But by then, the reputation of your Haotian Sect in the soul master world will be utterly ruined!"
"Right now, the Spirit Hall is giving your sect a chance. I know you must know where Tang Hao and Ah Yin are."
"Hand over Ah Yin, and we won't expose your sect's ties to soul beasts. Otherwise, don't blame us for revealing everything!"
Qian Xunji's tone turned threatening.
The people of the Haotian Sect, seeing that Qian Xunji had constructed a logical and convincing argument and even mentioned Tang Xiao, couldn't help but grow anxious. Everyone turned to look at Tang Xiao and asked:
"Ah Xiao, what's going on? Is what he said true?"
"Ah Xiao, tell us quickly. If it's false, we'll never give in!"
"Ah Xiao, speak!"
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"This... this... I..."
Faced with so many elders questioning him, Tang Xiao held his head in pain, nearly losing his mind.
On one side, his younger brother and sister; on the other, the century-old reputation of the Haotian Sect.
It's so hard! This is truly so hard!
"Hey! Don't question Xiao'er anymore. Actually... it's true. I never intended to tell anyone, but I didn't expect it would be exposed…"
Tang Zhen finally sighed bitterly and confessed.
This instantly caused an uproar.
"What! Xiao Hao married a 100,000-year transformed soul beast?! Who would do such a thing? If this gets out, our Haotian Sect's hundred-year reputation will be ruined!"
"He's too reckless! He acted on his own, now putting the entire sect in such a passive position!"
"Damn it! What is that boy thinking?"
At first, they were unwilling to yield to Spirit Hall's threats, but upon learning it was all caused by Tang Hao, many in the Haotian Sect couldn't help but get angry at him.
"Hmph! Since you admit it, I give you three months to hand over Ah Yin, the 100,000-year soul beast. Otherwise, don't blame us for spreading this all over the Douluo Continent!"
Seeing Tang Zhen finally admit the truth, Qian Xunji coldly snorted and threatened again.
But Tang Zhen's tone hardened.
"Qian Xunji, I admit that Hao'er married a 100,000-year soul beast, but it wasn't with my approval. He made that choice himself."
"So I don't know their whereabouts. If I did, they wouldn't be outside the Haotian Sect. As for your demand to hand over Ah Yin — forgive us, but we simply can't!"
(End of Chapter)