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Chapter 70 — The Renowned Clear Sky Sect
"Since everyone is present, let the meeting begin immediately. Xuan Zi, you may report the situation," the aged voice of the First Seat slowly resonated through the hall, signaling the beginning of the Sea God Pavilion's meeting.
"Yes, Elder Mu," Xuan Zi replied.
He wiped his hands on his grimy clothes after finishing the chicken leg he'd been eating, then rose, glanced around the room, and began speaking deliberately.
"The incident occurred suddenly, and the reason I called you all here is that just moments ago, two freshmen from the outer courtyard got into a fight in the bathhouse."
The assembled elders exchanged looks of mild confusion. Xuan Zi cleared his throat and continued.
"However, that is not the main point. After a preliminary investigation, we discovered that one of the combatants is the legitimate son of the White Tiger Duke of the Star Luo Empire, while the other… appears to be a prodigy from the Clear Sky Sect."
At this revelation, several of the senior elders relaxed slightly, though their brows remained furrowed. Elder Lin, seated across from Xuan Zi, could not help speaking up.
"Xuan Zi, though the Clear Sky Sect has indeed withdrawn from worldly affairs for some time, a mere fight between a Clear Sky Sect genius and another student is hardly cause for convening a full Sea God Pavilion meeting. After all, the Academy has always maintained an encouraging stance toward students' private confrontation."
Elder Xuan snorted coldly. "Lin Huiqun, do you take me for a fool? The reason I called this meeting is because that the boy's talent is far from ordinary."
"Oh?"
Elder Lin raised an eyebrow. "Then tell us—what makes him so different?"
"He is a dual Martial Spirit wielder," Xuan Zi stated. He paused briefly, then added, "The Blue Silver Grass and the Clear Sky Hammer."
The senior elders were momentarily stunned.
"Isn't that the same Martial Spirit as that of Ancestor Tang San's?"
"Exactly. And by coincidence, the boy's name is also Tang San."
Elder Xuan gave Elder Lin a disdainful lift of his chin. "Now you understand why I convened this meeting?"
Elder Lin, ever sharp-tongued, could not tolerate such provocation and retorted coldly, "Even if he wields the same Twin Martial Spirit as ancestor Tang San, it hardly warrants such a massive response."
"Over the millennia, how many Twin Martial Spirit students have passed through Shrek Academy? Some even possessed Martial Spirits of a higher quality than Ancestor Tang San's. Yet, which of them achieved feats comparable to that legendary figure?"
This time, Xuan Zi did not argue. His expression grew solemn as he continued.
"That is precisely the point I wish to stress. That child enrolled as a Spirit Master at the Spirit Elder rank, already at level thirty-two. Most crucially, he easily defeated a peer who had used every ounce of strength, and even consumed a temporary breakthrough elixir, yet still fell to Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer—without a single Spirit Ring."
"Furthermore, questioning Dai Huabin revealed that Tang San seems proficient in hidden weapons and the secret techniques of the Tang Sect. His hidden weapons alone could pose a threat even to Spirit Kings."
As Elder Xuan recounted what he had discovered, the faces of those present gradually shifted, a mixture of astonishment and apprehension etching their features.
"I do not know whether he is hiding yet more power, but even based on what we have seen, he likely surpasses Ancestor Tang San at the same age."
When Elder Xuan finished, Elder Lin fell silent. Even he could not deny the terror of a Spirit Elder capable of contending with a Spirit King—a talent truly formidable.
The meeting hall remained quiet, all eyes on Elder Mu En, awaiting his judgment. The only sound in the silent hall was the crisp tapping of his fingers on the armrest of his reclining chair.
After a long pause, the aged voice finally spoke again.
"This matter is not urgent. Observe for a period, and none of you is to approach the student prematurely. Shaozhe, send someone to investigate his background, and report your findings to me."
At once, Yan Shaozhe rose and responded respectfully.
"Yes, Teacher."
Recalling the information of Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao, he began to speak, but his gaze caught Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, the heads of the Spirit Guidance Department, and he swallowed his words, returning to the discussion of Tang San.
"Teacher, how should we handle the bathhouse incident?"
Though the incident involved just two freshmen, its handling carried significance. Strictly speaking, Dai Huabin initiated the attack, and a formal warning might suffice, while also leaving a good impression on Tang San. Yet Dai Huabin came from an influential family, and he had not technically broken Academy rules—taking action could upset the White Tiger Duke's household.
"Warn him?"
Xuan Zi took a long gulp from the gourd at his side, then smirked.
"Fear of trouble is the mark of mediocrity. Shrek students must always be ready for sudden circumstances. That White Tiger Duke's son may have lost, but he seized the moment when his opponent faltered. Even from this, he deserves recognition."
Yan Shaozhe twitched at the corner of his mouth, uncertain what to say. At that moment, Mu En's voice rang out.
"Handle it as Xuan Zi suggested."
"Yes, Teacher."
As Yan Shaozhe turned to leave, Mu En spoke again.
"Also, add two new school rules: no fighting in the bathhouse, and no removing clothing during a fight. While competition is encouraged, bare-naked brawls leave a poor impression."
The room stifled a collective chuckle. Yan Shaozhe nodded, suppressing a grin.
"Understood, Teacher."
The next day, as class time approached, scattered students had already filled the classroom, their discussions inevitably revolving around the previous night's bathhouse fight.
"Hey, did you hear about last night?"
"Heard about it? I saw it with my own eyes! The Clear Sky Sect's Naked Battle God in action!"
"Really? Do all Clear Sky Sect disciples fight like that? At first, I didn't believe it. Do they really strip before a fight?"
"Of course! And that's not all. Before using the Clear Sky Hammer, the Naked Battle God also wielded Blue Silver Grass. He is a Twin Martial Spirit Master!"
"Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer? That's exactly like ancestor Tang San's!"
"Not only the Martial Spirit, but the Naked Battle God's name is also Tang San!"
"No wonder he's so formidable. Hey! Since both are from the Clear Sky Sect, do you think Ancestor Tang San fought naked too?"
The student's eyes lit up as though uncovering a great secret, growing increasingly animated.
"Perhaps this naked fighting style was created by him and has been passed down within the Clear Sky Sect ever since!"
His companion pondered briefly, then nodded solemnly.
"You might be right! I heard that millennia ago, the Clear Sky Sect was the greatest in the world. When Ancestor Tang San rose, the Sect suddenly withdrew into seclusion. Could it be that the naked fighting style was considered too shameful, prompting them to vanish from the world?"
Within a few words, they pieced together the untold history of the Clear Sky Sect. The students exchanged glances, exclaiming in astonishment.
"No wonder Ancestor Tang San led Shrek Academy to defeat the once-dominant Spirit Hall and ultimately achieved godhood. Such a genius truly is extraordinary!"
Similar conversations unfolded in Classroom One. Listening to the gossip, Wang Dong'er flushed deeply, her fists clenched tightly.
Though she did not understand why other Clear Sky Sect disciples were at Shrek, she knew this incident implicated her. From now on, her Clear Sky Hammer Martial Spirit would remain sealed.
There was simply no other choice—she could not risk disgrace.
If anyone discovered she was also a Clear Sky Sect disciple, her life would be ruined.
As for the one who tarnished the Clear Sky Sect's name… she would report him to her uncles the moment she returned.