After one day,
The news of Tang Hao's attempted assassination of Emperor Xue Ye spread like wildfire across the entire Douluo Continent, reaching every corner.
Naturally, the rumors also made their way to the ears of the relevant parties—the members of the Clear Sky Sect.
At the same time,
The Clear Sky Sect convened a corresponding discussion about the incident.
To put it simply, they held a sect-wide meeting!
The sect master and the five remaining elders of the Clear Sky Sect were all in attendance.
Considering the potential threat to the sect's survival,
It would have been truly strange if they hadn't taken this matter seriously.
"Outrageous! That brat Tang Hao is utterly brazen! How dare he attempt to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye? Is he insane? Does he have a death wish?"
The one who uttered these scathing words was none other than the Clear Sky Sect's Seventh Elder, Tang Lieyang, renowned for his fiery temper and impulsive personality.
As Tang Lieyang's voice fell,
The Sixth Elder, another of the Clear Sky Sect's five elders, followed up with a stern rebuke:
"Indeed, what was Tang Hao thinking? Not only did he target Emperor Xue Ye, but he also implicated our entire Clear Sky Sect! Now, our sect has become a thorn in everyone's side—a nail that must be hammered down!"
"They won't rest until we're eradicated!"
"When has our mighty Clear Sky Sect ever fallen to such a pitiful state?"
With these words,
A trace of visible bitterness appeared on the Sixth Elder's face.
From the number one sect under the heavens,
To retreating into seclusion, avoiding worldly affairs,
To now being reduced to vermin despised by all,
The downfall of the Clear Sky Sect could be attributed to one man—Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao!
Thus,
For a moment,
The hatred and murderous intent harbored by the elders toward Tang Hao reached its peak.
"Tang Hao... he was expelled from our sect long ago and removed from the clan register. Technically speaking, he no longer has any ties to the Clear Sky Sect. Therefore, the crimes he committed should not concern us."
The speaker this time was the Second Elder, the oldest and most senior among the Clear Sky Sect elders.
After making this statement,
Without hesitation or delay,
He proposed a potential solution to the current crisis:
"Spread the word—"
"Make it clear that Tang Hao has no connection to the Clear Sky Sect,"
"And that the responsibility for his actions lies solely with him. Additionally, Elder Lieyang and Elder Ming, the two of you must personally visit Emperor Xue Ye to offer our sect's apologies."
"Emperor Xue Ye was the target of an assassination attempt. What he truly seeks now is one thing—face!"
"Thus, when you go, be sure to give him ample respect. Do you understand?"
After the Second Elder's instructions,
The Seventh and Sixth Elders exchanged glances,
Then stood in unison and replied in unison: "Understood!"
From beginning to end,
It was the Second Elder who made decisions and issued commands.
As for the Sect Master, Tang Xiao? Because the culprit was his younger brother, Tang Hao, he had no desire to involve himself in the discussion.
Only after the Seventh and Sixth Elders acknowledged the orders did Tang Xiao finally speak:
"Though my younger brother Tang Hao has committed such a heinous crime, he remains a member of our Clear Sky Sect and my brother by blood."
"Therefore, his life must be preserved!"
"If he dies, the reputation of our mighty Clear Sky Sect will be utterly tarnished. Our status as the number one sect will naturally be lost."
"Thus,"
"When the two of you go to the Heaven Dou Empire, you must do everything in your power to protect Tang Hao's life."
"Of course, as long as he's alive, that will suffice."
After Tang Xiao finished speaking,
The atmosphere in the room grew heavy, tense, and solemn.
Why had the Clear Sky Sect fallen to such a state?
The answer was simple—
It was all because of Tang Hao!
By offending the Spirit Hall,
He had incited a relentless campaign against the Clear Sky Sect, causing not only immense suffering but also the death of his father, the previous Sect Master.
And now? An attempt to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye,
Further dragging the already secluded Clear Sky Sect into the crosshairs of public scorn.
As such,
The members of the Clear Sky Sect wished for nothing more than to carve Tang Hao into pieces.
To them, sparing Tang Hao was already an act of great restraint!
The Seventh and Sixth Elders exchanged another glance,
Both finding themselves in a difficult dilemma.
After all, Tang Xiao was the sect master, and defying his orders would not bode well for them.
Just as the two elders were at a loss,
The Second Elder intervened, offering a compromise:
"Very well, Elder Ming, Elder Lieyang, you may go ahead and save Tang Hao."
After this statement,
The Second Elder added with a smirk:
"However, do remember—saving him is merely to allow our Clear Sky Sect to personally settle accounts with him. If we let someone else do it, would you feel at ease?"
His words struck the Seventh and Sixth Elders like lightning.
After a moment of silence, they nodded in unison. "Second Brother, brilliant!"
At that moment,
In their eyes,
Whether Tang Hao was saved or not, his fate was sealed—death!
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