Tang Yuehua walked up lightly, pouting at Tang Hao and Tang Xiao with dissatisfaction, "Why are you fighting again? Doesn't it hurt?"
The two scratched their heads awkwardly and quickly said that they would never do it again, and Tang Yuehua let it go. Actually, this was Tang Yuehua's way of showing concern for the two. The three siblings had a very good relationship since childhood. Her two older brothers had always protected and doted on her, which made Tang Yuehua especially grateful to Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.
"Xiao'er, Hao'er, come with me for a moment." It was Tang Xian. He and a group of elders had heard the sounds of their fight and came out to check.
"Yes." The two replied respectfully.
"Little sister, we'll be going now." Tang Hao said.
"Okay, big brother, second brother, you go ahead." Tang Yuehua said obediently.
Inside Haotian Fortress.
After Tang Hao and Tang Xiao walked steadily into the council hall, Haotian Sect Master Tang Xian and the seven elders also took their seats.
For the Clear Sky Sect, the seven elders usually wouldn't be present together unless there was a major event requiring an elders' meeting. The fact that
all seven elders were present at this moment clearly indicated that something had happened within the sect. Suddenly, the Clear Sky Sect Master, seated in the main seat, spoke:
"I've convened this sect meeting to vote on a matter. You've all witnessed Hao'er and Xiao'er's excellence, but they lack experience. I intend to send them to the mainland to experience the power of mainland soul masters. I plan to divide the sect's inherited soul bones between the two brothers, one for each. What do you think?" Tang Xian's expression was remarkably calm, as if he were discussing a trivial matter.
However, the elders below erupted in commotion. They knew that the Clear Sky Sect's inherited soul bones were all high-quality soul bones over 50,000 years old, capable of significantly enhancing a soul master's strength. Historically, only the Clear Sky Sect Master possessed them, yet these two young men already possessed soul bones—how could this not arouse envy?
The Seventh Elder was the first to stand up and say, "Sect Master, I think Tang Xiao and Tang Hao are not strong enough to protect this soul bone. I think they should train for a few more years before considering it." The Seventh Elder, named Tang Lie, had a fiery and impulsive personality.
The other elders nodded in agreement. Seeing that the elders all disagreed and that his father looked troubled, the hot-blooded young Tang Hao immediately rebuked them, "You disagree only because you think we are not strong enough. But what if we are strong enough?"
Tang Xiao stepped forward and said, "Brother Hao, don't be rash. However, Brother Hao is right. If we are strong enough, can't we obtain the soul bone?"
Tang Xian, seeing the elders' unwilling expressions, couldn't help but feel a little unhappy. He thought to himself: Look at how stingy you are. Isn't that soul bone going to be our Hao'er and Xiao'er sooner or later? We're just giving it out in advance to give them some extra security for their travels across the continent.
"Elders, how about this? You all assess Xiao'er and Hao'er's strength. If they're strong enough, they can inherit the sect's soul bones. What do you say?" Tang Xian decided.
The Second Elder said, "Let's do it this way. Let's see if they're qualified to inherit the sect's soul bones."
The other elders echoed, knowing that the sect leader would be angry if they didn't cooperate.
So the Seventh Elder took over and conducted the test. The two brothers cooperated perfectly, their flowing cloaks swirling powerfully, creating a stalemate with the Seventh Elder for a time. Finally, Tang Hao unleashed his Exploding Ring Technique, releasing immense energy and striking the Seventh Elder, forcing him back a step. The Seventh Elder used the "Shock" technique from the Nine Absolute Techniques of Haotian to alleviate the force. Normally, as the Seventh Elder, he wouldn't bother using the Nine Absolute Techniques of Haotian, but without it, he would be in an even worse situation.
Clearly, the result of the contest was that the Tang brothers had won. Although the Seventh Elder was unwilling, he was ultimately convinced, admitting that he couldn't have achieved what they had at his age. The Tang brothers, Xiao and Hao, had earned the elders' approval through their strength.
After the elders' meeting, Tang Xian led the two brothers into the sect's inheritance hall. This hall housed thousands of years of treasures from the Haotian Sect, its true treasury, including secret techniques like the Nine Absolute Techniques of Haotian.
Tang Xian took out two soul bones and handed them to Tang Hao and Xiao, instructing them to absorb them quickly.
When the two had finished absorbing the soul bones, Tang Xian was already waiting for them outside the hall.
"Xiao'er, Hao'er, you two are the hope for the sect's rise. Your grandfather single-handedly propelled the Haotian Sect to the throne of the number one sect in the world, and then disappeared without a trace. The heavy burden of the sect suddenly fell on my shoulders, making it hard to breathe. Fortunately, I still have you. Once you grow up, I can finally rest. I place great hopes on you, and I hope you will not disappoint me," Tang Xian said.
"Don't worry, Father, Hao and I will definitely protect the sect."
"Father, we will certainly not let Grandpa down and will protect the Haotian Sect," said Tang Xiao and Tang Hao.
"Alright, go then," Tang Xian waved his hand.
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao descended the mountain. What kind of turmoil would the continent face next? All of this was unknown.