Chapter 296: Chapter 296: Sword Douluo, Are You Sure You’re on the Right Side?
At this moment, Tang Yuehua was deeply troubled.
With the sect war approaching, all she, the noble Third Lady of the Clear Sky Clan, could do was deliver supplies to the clan. She had no other way to contribute.
Her martial soul wasn't the legendary Clear Sky Hammer, but a noble ring, accompanied by a domain ability, the "Noble Domain."
Unfortunately, her spirit power level couldn't even break past Rank 10. Rank 9 was her absolute limit.
"Third Lady, the battle with the Spirit Hall is in two days. I suggest you don't return to the clan for now."
"I must return. As the Third Lady of the main family, how can I not be present during such a critical time? I must stand with everyone and face the challenge together." Tang Yuehua replied firmly.
"..."
The steward, Ode, twitched at her words. What can the Third Lady do to help? Use her domain to charm the enemy into submission?
Despite her insistence, Ode had no choice but to give in.
"With the sect leader and the elders present, the Spirit Hall likely won't stir up much trouble."
Six Titled Douluo-level powerhouses—this was not a force any ordinary faction could afford to provoke.
"The Four Subsidiary Clans may have united to attack the Clear Sky Clan, but abandoning them back then was the right choice." Tang Yuehua murmured.
She thought back to the day the subsidiary clans were cast aside. Only a minority in the clan had opposed the decision. Those dissenters were probably regretting it now.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Today was the day the Spirit Hall and Clear Sky Clan were set to clash. Both sides had prepared extensively.
As the appointed time approached, the forces assembled at the foot of the Clear Sky Clan's mountain created an imposing spectacle.
The Four Subsidiary Clans had gathered nearly a thousand Spirit Masters. Adding in the two thousand Spirit Masters privately sent by Ning Fengzhi, as well as the many Titled Douluo present, the scene was both awe-inspiring and unnerving.
Tang Xiao and the Clear Sky Clan elders were dumbfounded.
"What the…? Where did all these people come from?"
Lieyang Douluo swallowed nervously. Even for a Titled Douluo, facing such a large Spirit Master army was daunting. Few below the level of a Super Douluo could confidently claim they'd escape unscathed from such a mass of combatants.
Among the ranks of the Spirit Hall, Dugu Bo stood silently.
"Sect Leader, perhaps we should retreat to the mountain." The Grand Elder wiped the sweat from his brow. If they were surrounded by this Spirit Master army, even victory would come at a devastating cost.
Tang Xiao instinctively nodded. Now it made sense why the Spirit Hall dared to declare war on the Clear Sky Clan—they had such a massive force backing them!
Even the legendary Spirit Hall wouldn't appear much more formidable.
This scene didn't go unnoticed by spies from various factions. As they watched from afar, their expressions grew more incredulous.
"The Spirit Hall is a newly established sect? And they've already amassed this many Spirit Masters? Not only that, but their roster of powerhouses seems extensive!"
Suddenly, one spy shouted, "Wait a moment—that's Dugu Bo! The Poison Douluo!"
"And isn't that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's Supreme Elder, Sword Douluo Chen Xin?"
"Hold on, aren't those Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo from Spirit Hall?"
The spy network fell into a frenzy of confusion.
While Dugu Bo's appearance was surprising but explainable—he was a free agent after all—the presence of Chen Xin was far more troubling.
As one of the Upper Three Sects, wasn't the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect supposed to stand in solidarity with the Clear Sky Clan? Instead of aiding them, why was Chen Xin fighting for the Spirit Hall?
"Sword Douluo… are you sure you're on the right side?"
Back at the Spirit Hall's staging area, Titan approached Dai Mubai with enthusiasm.
"Leader, we're ready! Just give the word, and we'll begin the assault on the Clear Sky Clan to cleanse the Douluo Continent of its cancer!"
The sight of so many powerhouses and Spirit Masters supporting the cause had him brimming with confidence. In fact, it seemed like the Four Subsidiary Clans weren't even necessary.
Dai Mubai waved off the suggestion, his voice steady. "No rush. We attack at noon, as planned. A promise is a promise."
The others were left speechless.
Dugu Bo stroked his beard, his tone filled with confidence. "Grandson-in-law, as long as someone keeps the Clear Sky Clan's Titled Douluo busy, I can single-handedly decimate the rest of their disciples."
While Dugu Bo hadn't fully tested his strength since evolving into an assault-type Spirit Master, he was certain that anything below Titled Douluo level was no match for him.
Dai Mubai shook his head. "Take it easy, old man. After we eliminate the Clear Sky Clan, this mountain will become the Spirit Hall's new headquarters. If you unleash your full poison here, nobody will be able to live on this land for a century."
Dugu Bo paused, his lips twitching. "Fine, I'll hold back."
As Dugu Bo scanned the crowd, his gaze fell on the figures of Golden Crocodile Douluo and the others. His expression turned contemplative.
Years ago, when he became a Titled Douluo, Golden Crocodile Douluo had invited him to join Spirit Hall's Elder Hall. The fact that the elder hadn't changed a bit over the years was astonishing.
His thoughts briefly turned to Chrysanthemum Douluo. Though they had their personal grievances, Yue Guan's presence here—clearly to aid Dai Mubai—was still a shock.
"What's the story here? How did Dai Mubai earn Chrysanthemum Douluo's loyalty?"
With so many powerhouses assembled, the fall of the Clear Sky Clan seemed inevitable.
Amid the buzz, someone muttered, "Do you think Tang Hao, the disgraced Clear Sky Douluo, will show up for this?"
Hearing this, Titan chuckled darkly. "Tang Hao? He's not coming. Maybe in ten or fifteen years, he'll make an appearance to look around."
"???"
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