Chapter 273: The Emergence of the Clear Sky Clan?
For a long time, the room remained silent until Tang Xiao finally moved.
He felt that his brother had been away from the clan for too long his way of thinking had become problematic. He had to scold him awake; the Clear Sky Clan could no longer afford to be tossed around by Tang Hao.
Although the eldest brother was like a father, he truly did not want to follow in their father's footsteps and be angered to death.
However, just as he raised his hand, his younger sister, Tang Yuehua, grabbed his arm with a pleading expression.
"Brother, can you at least let him finish first? I believe he must have thought this through."
Tang Xiao laughed angrily.
So, his dear younger brother was the only one who mattered now? He hadn't even explained himself yet, and Tang Yuehua was already standing on his side? Did that mean he, as the older brother, wasn't even allowed to scold or hit him anymore?
"Tang Hao, tell me this you don't know what to do? Can you guarantee that she won't be discovered forever?"
"And if she is? Are you planning to run away again? Hide in seclusion once more?"
Tang Xiao was truly furious.
Hearing about his nephew's talent and the secret technique Tang Hao had discovered had made him happy. It meant the Tang family had produced another genius and that Tang Hao had never forgotten the clan.
All the pressure he had endured over the years had finally been worth it.
But before he could feel any joy, Tang Hao threw a bombshell at him repeating the disaster of more than a decade ago.
And this time, it was even worse.
After everything that had happened, instead of hiding his son and the transformed spirit beast, Tang Hao had taken them to the Soul Master Tournament.
Did he want people to find out?
Tang Xiao didn't even need to think about it if Spirit Hall discovered this, they wouldn't care whether the Clear Sky Clan had severed ties with Tang Hao.
A new wave of suppression would come immediately.
And in the end, it would be the Clear Sky Clan and himself that bore the consequences.
Tang Hao clenched his fists but didn't explode.
He knew it was his fault.
He knew that his brother had carried all the burdens for him, that the clan had suffered because of his choices. He felt guilty.
"This time, I won't run."
Tang Hao raised his head and looked seriously at Tang Xiao.
"I told you I can conceal her aura. No one will be able to detect her."
"This is Ah Yin's gift to me."
As he spoke, a blood red spirit ring emerged above his head.
Under such close proximity, the crimson glow illuminated Tang Xiao's face, making him momentarily dazed.
"Tang San doesn't know her true identity yet. None of us know what he will choose when the time comes."
"That's also why I've been hesitant. I don't want him to carry such a fate too early."
Tang Hao's eyes turned distant.
He didn't want his son to suffer the same fate, yet every time he looked at Tang San and Xiao Wu, he saw himself and Ah Yin.
"But in the end, it doesn't matter."
"Even if Tang San chooses differently than I did, at worst, he'll still obtain a spirit bone."
For any soul master, that was an irresistible temptation.
Neither Tang Xiao nor Tang Yuehua had a response.
They didn't even know how to respond.
"I need to confirm it myself."
After a long silence, Tang Xiao finally spoke.
He couldn't endure Tang Hao's intense gaze anymore.
"Alright, no problem."
Tang Hao smiled slightly he was confident.
Just last night, he had secretly reinforced Xiao Wu's disguise. Tang Xiao wouldn't be able to see through it.
"Continue."
Tang Xiao glanced at Tang Hao and decided to put the matter aside for now.
Tang Hao collected himself and said:
"Actually, the reason I asked Yuehua to contact you wasn't just about this… nor was it simply about returning to the clan."
"I wanted to discuss something else with you, Brother."
Tang Xiao nodded but remained silent.
Tang Hao didn't mind and continued.
"The Clear Sky Clan has been in seclusion for fifteen years."
"I've heard from Yuehua about the clan's situation. Although we're not lacking in top level strength, there's already a decline in new talents."
Hearing this, Tang Xiao almost couldn't hold back the urge to curse.
And whose fault do you think that is, Tang Hao? Do you seriously not know?
Fortunately, Tang Hao's next words saved him from an outburst.
"I know the clan ended up like this because of me. I owe the clan everything. It was all my fault."
Fifteen years of guilt had tormented him deeply.
"Enough nonsense. Just tell me what you want to do."
Tang Xiao shook his head at his brother.
At least, he had changed a little.
The old Tang Hao would never have spoken in circles like this.
Tang Hao took a deep breath.
Then, he gathered his courage and said bluntly:
"Then I'll be direct Brother, I want the Clear Sky Clan to re emerge."
"To re emerge…?"
Tang Xiao repeated the words softly.
His expression showed both longing and hesitation.
Meanwhile, Tang Yuehua lowered her head, lost in thought.
Tang Hao did not rush his brother for an answer; he simply observed Tang Xiao's face, which kept shifting between emotions. This wasn't a decision that could be made lightly.
It took a long while before Tang Xiao finally emerged from his thoughts.
He looked at Tang Hao, his smile filled with bitterness. "Hao, I understand your intentions, and believe me, I wish for the same. But re entering the world isn't as simple as you make it sound we are not Spirit Hall's match."
"I know."
Tang Hao nodded calmly. He wouldn't have proposed this if he hadn't thought it through.
No, you don't know.
Tang Xiao thought to himself but didn't say it aloud. Instead, he looked straight at Tang Hao.
"As your brother, I am willing to hear you out."
Yes as a brother.
Because if he were here as the patriarch of the Clear Sky Clan, he wouldn't even be having this conversation he would have arrested Tang Hao on the spot.
Tang Hao understood his meaning, but he wasn't surprised. If someone else were leading the Clear Sky Clan, he wouldn't have even entertained this idea.
"It has been fifteen years, Brother. Fifteen years since the Clear Sky Clan has shown its face in the world. But in truth, apart from the first year after the incident, I have never been troubled by any wanted orders."
Tang Hao spoke of his personal experience. Back then, even though he had been lost in despair, he still went out to buy alcohol.
"And wasn't Yuehua able to leave seclusion in the second year? Isn't that right?"
Tang Hao's gaze sought confirmation from Tang Xiao. Tang Xiao nodded.
Yes, it was true.
The Spirit Hall's forces surrounding the clan had withdrawn after just six months, but for safety's sake, they had waited an additional six months before sending Tang Yuehua out as a procurement officer and intelligence gatherer.
They had no illusions they knew Spirit Hall was aware of her departure.
"Spirit Hall must know by now. They cannot possibly believe they can keep the Clear Sky Clan hidden in the mountains forever."
"I think the fact that Yuehua was able to establish Moon Pavilion so successfully is proof of that."
Hearing this, Tang Yuehua nodded.
In noble circles, her identity was not a secret. Even Platinum Bishop Salas was aware of it.
At first, things were difficult for her, but when Emperor Xue Ye extended goodwill towards her and Spirit Hall showed no response, her situation became much easier.
Tang Xiao continued to listen, but so far, all of Tang Hao's reasoning was based on speculation.
Nothing he had said could truly prove Spirit Hall's intentions.
"So, Brother, why not at least try to bring the Clear Sky Clan back into the world?"
"You've seen how things have changed over the years even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan have clashed with Spirit Hall. And yet, nothing serious has happened to them."
While staying with Tang Yuehua, Tang Hao had absorbed years' worth of intelligence.
He realized that compared to the past, Spirit Hall had actually become more restrained.
Especially in the Heaven Dou Empire, they had even suffered several hidden losses at the hands of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
Tang Xiao fell into deep thought. But in the end, he shook his head.
He couldn't take that risk.
Seeing his brother's hesitation, Tang Hao became anxious.
"Brother, just a small attempt why not even try? It doesn't have to happen all at once!"
Tang Xiao looked at him and sighed. "Hao, I understand how you feel.
"I also want the Clear Sky Clan to return to the world. But this is not a decision I can make alone.
"I hope you can understand that."
Tang Hao fell silent.
The Clear Sky Clan was not the same as he remembered.
He clenched his teeth.
This was his last attempt.
If his brother refused again, he would have to change his plans.
"What if the clan doesn't need to take action?"
"What if I let Tang San test the waters first? Would the clan at least stand behind him?"
Tang Hao's voice was hoarse.
His son and his clan were the last things keeping him going.
Within the Heaven Dou Empire, he could still protect Tang San.
But if even this small step was denied, he would take his son and leave.
Tang Xiao froze.
He couldn't understand why Tang Hao was so obsessed with this.
With Tang San's talent, wasn't it better to keep him hidden?
They had already waited fifteen years.
For a Title Douluo, another fifteen years wasn't much at all.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan might have a hidden Title Douluo."
"They have been secretly training a terrifyingly strong elite force.
"And they are extremely hostile towards the Clear Sky Clan."
Tang Hao explained further, recounting his encounter in the Sunset Forest.
He also told them about his clash with 'Ning Que.'
Of course, in his version, Ning Que had fled from him in a panic.
Even so, for a Spirit Sage to escape from a Title Douluo was already shocking.
And according to Tang Hao, the mutated Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda possessed powerful offensive capabilities and not just one person wielded it.
Tang Xiao's expression grew grim.
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