The elders of the Clear Sky School were gathered, sipping tea. They reminisced about the days when the Old School Master Tang Chen was still with them, and the Clear Sky School held its unshakeable position as the strongest sect in the world. They sighed, lamenting how much the Clear Sky School had declined, not just compared to the Demon Suppressing Doulou who had risen in recent decades, but even compared to Spirit Hall. They all agreed that if Old School Master Tang Chen could return to the sect now, it would be perfect. Although Spirit Hall's Great Priest was also a Level 99 Limit Douluo, compared to Old School Master Tang Chen, he was nothing. The Demon Suppressing Doulou who had risen in recent decades might be able to defeat Spirit Hall's Great Priest, but he might not be able to defeat their invincible Old School Master Tang Chen. As long as the Old School Master could return to their Clear Sky School, being the strongest under the gods would be meaningless. Believe it or not, the Old School Master could send that Zhao fellow flying from Heaven Dou City back to Spirit City with a single hammer strike?
Suddenly, a collateral disciple rushed in recklessly, panting, "He's, he's returned, he, he's returned..."
All the elders' eyes lit up upon hearing this. No way, no way? They had just lamented that if the Old School Master could return, it would be perfect. And now this collateral disciple rushes in saying he's returned? The elders couldn't hold back any longer; they took off running, each with a look of joy on their faces. This left the collateral disciple bewildered. What was wrong with these elders? Why were they all so excited, even eager, to hear that the Second Young Master had returned?Strange, this was truly unusual. Could it be that the elders weren't angry with the Second Young Master and were happy to know he was back? That shouldn't be right; these elders were clearly furious with the Second Young Master. Were they excited purely because they wanted to give the Second Young Master a good beating? So, this collateral disciple quickly ran outside, wanting to see what would happen.
When the elders reached outside the sect gate, they didn't see the return of Old School Master Tang Chen, whom they had imagined. Instead, they saw someone they found detestable standing at the main entrance. The excited and eager expressions on their faces immediately crumpled.
Tang Hao had just seen these elders running out of the sect, their faces beaming with joy. He thought they had let bygones be bygones and were welcoming him back to the sect upon learning of his return. Now, seeing their faces fall as if someone had died in their family, he immediately knew something was terribly wrong.
Indeed, the Second Elder saw Tang Hao, his face hardening, and he said through gritted teeth, "Tang Hao, you still have the nerve to come back? If you hadn't snatched your big sister-in-law the night before your big brother's wedding, how would the sect have lost so much face? How would your father have been angered to death by you?"
"Tang Hao... you dog! You come running back now, are you mocking us old folks for not being able to do anything to you?" The Seventh Elder also glared at Tang Hao, his teeth gnashing loudly.
"Nonsense!" Tang Hao was fiercely rebuked by the two elders and immediately became displeased, refuting without hesitation, "Nonsense, Xi'er loves me, not my big brother. So she's not my big sister-in-law, but my wife. The person she has loved from beginning to end is me!"
"Ridiculous, how ridiculous your words are!" The Third Elder also glared at Tang Hao, shouting sternly, "Ah Xiu, that child, loved your big brother. Your father personally asked Ah Xiu about this. All of us old folks heard it. How can you say your big sister-in-law loved you from beginning to end? You are shameless!"
"That's right, Tang Hao, Ah Xiu admitted herself that she loved your big brother. How could it be you? Hehe, Tang Hao, you truly deceive yourself! We old folks saw it with our own eyes back then, your big brother and your big sister-in-law had feelings for each other, do you think we didn't see it?" The Fifth Elder's eyes widened like brass bells, angrily denouncing Tang Hao's beastly act of snatching his own big sister-in-law.
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Tang Hao was instantly stunned. How, how could this be?Xi'er had clearly told him personally that she had always loved him in this life. Her feelings for his big brother were merely sibling affection, absolutely no romantic love whatsoever. Yet now, all these elders were saying that his wife actually admitted she loved his big brother?
"Impossible, you're talking nonsense! Xi'er loves me, absolutely not my big brother. She personally told me that she would marry no one but me in this life. She even bore me a child. How could she have been flirting with Big Brother?" Tang Hao shook his head repeatedly, his face filled with disbelief. For Tang Hao, this was a huge blow.
"You still dare to spout nonsense!!!" The Seventh Elder suddenly roared, then released his Clear Sky Hammer Spirit. Immediately, eight spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and four black—were released. Based on the Seventh Elder's spirit power intensity, Tang Hao estimated his spirit power should be around Level 89. Perhaps in a few more years, he could also advance to the Titled Douluo level. It was a pity that the current Seventh Elder hadn't reached the strength of a Titled Douluo yet, and even if he did, he wouldn't be his opponent.
So, seeing the Seventh Elder angrily rush forward and attack him with his Clear Sky Hammer, Tang Hao didn't even release his own Clear Sky Hammer. He simply dodged the Seventh Elder's attack with extreme speed. "Seventh Elder, you should retract your Spirit. You can't defeat me. Let alone that you're not even a Titled Douluo yet, even if you were a Titled Douluo now, you still wouldn't be able to defeat me." Tang Hao said indifferently after dodging the Seventh Elder's attack, instantly making the Seventh Elder's teeth itch with anger.
"Heh, Tang Hao, you're truly arrogant. If Old Seven alone can't take you down, then I'll join in." The Fifth Elder instantly released his Clear Sky Hammer Spirit as well. Nine spirit rings indicated that he was now a Titled Douluo powerhouse. The encirclement by two elders forced Tang Hao to become serious. After all, these two were his elders. It wouldn't be good if he fought back and injured them, and it would be even worse if he didn't fight back and got injured.
Watching the two elders close in, Tang Hao quickly released his Spirit and used his Clear Sky Hammer to block both of their attacks. "Fifth Elder, Seventh Elder, I'm here to discuss some matters with my big brother. You two had better step aside, don't force me to lay hands on my elders." Facing the aggressive push from the Fifth and Seventh Elders, Tang Hao's expression quickly darkened. His Clear Sky Hammer was wielded with powerful, wind-like force. Even with the Fifth and Seventh Elders launching quite fierce attacks, they couldn't break through Tang Hao's defense, surprising both elders. He never expected this brat Tang Hao to have advanced to such a level. His strength now, compared to the School Master, must be on par, right?