Chapter 121. Grandpa, what do you want to do?
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao also realized the current situation of the Haotian Sect. He summoned the Haotian Hammer, raised it, and said angrily:
"Brothers of the Haotian Sect, this is a conspiracy by the Spirit Hall. They shamelessly took our women and then locked us here. They want to watch our Haotian Sect become extinct one by one and eventually wither away. Their intentions are so sinister. In this critical moment, we should all unite and seek revenge on the Spirit Hall together and restore the prestige of our Haotian Sect."
Tang Xiao's words were intended to ignite the anger in the rats' hearts, awaken their blood, and make them transfer their hatred to the Spirit Hall instead of taking their anger out on Haodi. Only then can the rats work together to fight against the Spirit Hall and avenge his father and his sister.
After hearing Tang Xiao's words, the rats fell silent for a moment.
"Even if the Spirit Hall was at fault, doesn't that mean the rat wasn't at fault?"
"Ultimately, this whole thing is that rat's fault. If it weren't for that rat stirring up trouble, would the Spirit Hall have been able to hold our Haotian Sect hostage? Would our Haotian Sect have been forced to this point? Would I have been cheated on by someone from the Spirit Hall? That's my newlywed wife, a wife I hadn't even had time to marry—" A rat's eyes were red as he panted heavily.
"Tang Xiao, stop trying to change the subject and defend your brother. That rat is a disgrace to our Haotian Sect, a scum of our sect. One day, when we have the Clear Sky Hammer in our hands, we'll kill that rat first, then the rat." As for the Spirit Hall, we can only endure and wait for the sake of our sect's cause. When Patriarch Tang Chen returns, we'll definitely punish them," a rat said.
"You...you, you don't blame your own Spirit Hall, but instead blame Brother Hao..." Tang Xiao said disappointedly.
"Master, our Haotian Sect doesn't have any women in its fold. Do you have any ideas?" a newly-adult, hot-blooded rat asked.
Not long ago, he was engaged to the daughter of a prominent family, and was about to escape his three-year craftsmanship. But all of that was shattered by his spirit—no, that damned rat.
A rat named Tang Jie looked at the handsome, delicate rat Tang Wei beside him, licked his lips, and said, "Actually, you don't necessarily need women to escape the craftsmanship. All you need is a circle."
Amidst the clamor, Tang Xuan waved his hand, saying, "Silence!"
A hush descended.
Tang Xuan said, "The lack of women in our sect is indeed a major problem. I remember there are several villages surrounding our Haotian Sect. If all else fails, we could abduct a few women from those villages to make do."
"But once we cross that cliff, once we step out," a rat said fearfully.
"Wouldn't you sneak out while the Spirit Hall isn't aware?" Tang Xuan asked.
Elsewhere, after Qianjun Douluo and Jiangmo Douluo left, Qianjun Douluo immediately gave orders, "The Pope has ordered that all residents within a hundred miles of the Mouse Sect be relocated. No women are allowed to approach. The Mouse Sect will only be allowed to leave with permission from the Spirit Hall."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
A moment later, an envoy from the Mouse Sect arrived at the Spirit Hall, presenting a document requesting approval.
"What is it that requires you to leave?" Qianjun Douluo asked, sitting in front of the Spirit Hall.
The Mouse Emissary lowered his brows and said, "Your Majesty, as you requested, our Mouse Sect has announced the revocation of Tang Hao's title of Haotian Douluo. I will seek out Tang Hao and announce this news. I will also carry out the Sect's mission to retrieve the two inherited soul bones from Tang Hao."
Qianjun Douluo produced a clearance token and handed it to the Mouse Emissary. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, you may pass." After leaving the Haotian Sect, Tai Tan, Tai Nuo, and Tai Long hurried back to the Power Clan. Before returning to the Power Clan, they harbored a hope that the Power Clan still existed, believing that seeing was believing. However, upon entering, they found the place hushed and silent, the air thick with the scent of blood.
Tai Tan frowned and casually pushed open one of the houses, only to discover that the members of the Power Clan had been slain and beheaded. He then went to another house, only to find the same situation: the entire clan had been annihilated! The Spirit Hall had also posted notices of extermination in these families, blaming the Power Clan for its sins.
The three of them felt a growing sense of unease.
Tai Tan, Tai Nuo, and Tai Long quickened their pace, arriving at the central courtyard only to be met with a bloody scene.
Dozens of people in their family had been tied up and escorted to the central courtyard, where their heads had been chopped off. Their heads had clearly been taken away by the Spirit Hall. A sign hung over their remains: "Tang Hao's Dog! "
Among them, Tai Tan saw his wife, Tai Nuo saw his wife, and also saw his second son.
"It's over! The Power Clan is truly finished. There are only three of us left," Tai Nuo said, kneeling down in grief.
"Mom, Mom, Second Uncle," Tai Long cried bitterly.
"Spirit Hall, I will never reconcile with you," Tai Tan roared angrily.
After a long, agonizing struggle, the three busied themselves collecting the bodies. Suddenly, Tainuo spoke mournfully, "I don't know why we have to be so loyal to Tang Hao. Why, if it weren't for Tang Hao, wouldn't the Power Clan be in this state?"
Tailong's eyes gleamed with hatred as he heard Tainuo's words. He asked, "Grandpa, Dad, why is the Spirit Hall harming our Power Clan when it's clearly Tang Hao's fault?"
Although the Spirit Hall had been responsible for this incident, it was difficult for both father and son not to resent Tang Hao.
Just a few days ago, they had been filled with admiration for Tang Hao's actions. However, now, within the Haotian Sect, their Power Clan had paid the price for Tang Hao's pretense, having lost loved ones. This deep, personal pain had etched a deep resentment in both father and son towards Tang Hao, and their resolve to remain loyal to him had wavered.
Titan, immersed in grief, overheard the conversation between father and son. A flash of red gleamed in his tiger eyes. He gritted his teeth and glanced around. He quickly walked over to a certain spot, pulled out a whip, and walked towards Taino and Tailong.
Tailong saw Titan approaching with a whip and was immediately panicked. He quickly asked, "Grandpa, Grandpa, what do you want to do?"
(End of this chapter)