Douluo: Two brothers in douluo (completed)

The Clear Sky Sect was engulfed in a deathly silence, its destruction complete.

"Brother, Elders…"

Tang Yuehua, witnessing the devastation, fainted on the spot, her worldview shattered.

The world's number one sect, with six Titled Douluo—including the deceased Tang Hao, making seven in total—all annihilated by one man.

Ode Steward, who wasn't a direct descendant of the Clear Sky Sect but was devoted to Tang Yuehua for saving his life, had no idea what was happening on the mountain. Lacking the qualifications to ascend, he remained unaware of her current plight.

Other than a few individuals, no one in the Clear Sky Sect was left alive. The once-mighty sect now existed in name only.

Dai Mubai sat atop the highest structure in the Clear Sky Sect, contemplating his next move.

After killing Tang Xiao and the others, his task progress for the Reaper's Second Trial had reached 7/9. Two more Titled Douluo and the trial would be complete.

But where could he find those two Titled Douluo?

Dai Mubai (thinking): "Should I target the Clear Sky Sect further? Tang Chen is still alive but worse off than dead. In the Slaughter City, there are bound to be Titled Douluo-level fallen ones. Killing one of them along with Tang Chen would suffice to complete the trial."

"Alright, the next stop is the Slaughter City. But I won't destroy it—the order it maintains is crucial for imprisoning the wicked."

Dai Mubai wasn't the type to kill indiscriminately for power. Otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed the Clear Sky Sect disciples to take their own lives—those were wasted sources of strength.

What Dai Mubai didn't realize was that while he was working to complete the Reaper's Second Trial, he had inadvertently completed the Third Trial in advance.

The Reaper's Third Trial tested temperament.

Ordinary people blessed with a weapon as powerful as the Reaper's Scythe might have been consumed by the rush of power, becoming slaves to it.

A Reaper may harvest souls, but an indiscriminate killer isn't a true Reaper.

"Sect Master!"

Titan and the others arrived belatedly. By the time they finished re-laying the iron chain bridges, several hours had passed.

Upon reaching the Clear Sky Sect's main peak, they found it utterly lifeless.

Even with their mental fortitude, Titan and the others couldn't suppress their unease.

A sect-annihilating battle. Annihilated meant completely obliterated—nothing less.

Now, fewer than five people remained alive within the Clear Sky Sect.

"The Sect Master is truly ruthless!"

Dai Mubai: "…"

Aside from Tang Xiao and the elders, Dai Mubai hadn't lifted a finger against anyone else! The remaining disciples had chosen to take their own lives.

Yang Wudi (grimly): "Sect Master, you mustn't show mercy!"

"You must eradicate the roots, lest they regrow with the spring breeze!"

Dai Mubai rolled his eyes and replied sarcastically, "Then I'll leave it to Protector Yang to handle."

By calling him "Protector Yang," Dai Mubai officially decided Yang Wudi's future position.

Yang Wudi froze for a moment, unsure how to respond, until Bai He nudged him. Only then did he come to his senses.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

Yang Wudi: "I do have one small request… I hope the Sect Master will spare Tang Yuehua's life. Her martial soul isn't the Clear Sky Hammer, and she'll never break through level ten. Please show mercy…"

Dai Mubai fell silent.

"First, you say we must eradicate the roots. Now, you plead for mercy. So, I'm the one who has to play the villain?"

Having subordinates like this was truly outrageous.

Dai Mubai (sighing): "Fine. The survivors can live, but they will be forbidden from cultivating for life. Any descendants who awaken the Clear Sky Hammer must also refrain from cultivation for three generations. Are you satisfied with this?"**

This question was aimed at Titan, Bai He, and Niu Gao, who had been silently watching with hopeful eyes.

Tang Yuehua was one of the few who had opposed the abandonment of the four subordinate clans. While her current thoughts didn't matter, she had indeed stood against the decision in the past.

Having watched Tang Yuehua grow up, they couldn't bring themselves to harm her.

"Thank you, Sect Master!" ×4

The four exchanged glances and quickly expressed their gratitude.

Dai Mubai: "Since the Clear Sky Sect matter is settled, it's time to fulfill my promise to you all."

"Titan!"

Titan (kneeling): "Subordinate is here!"

Dai Mubai: "I appoint you as a Protector of the Holy Spirit Sect, in charge of forging and innovating ironworks. The Power Clan will remain under your leadership."

Titan: "Thank you, Sect Master!"

Dai Mubai: "Niu Gao!"

Niu Gao (kneeling): "Subordinate is here!"

Dai Mubai: "I appoint you as a Protector of the Holy Spirit Sect, in charge of construction. The Defense Clan will remain under your leadership."

Niu Gao: "Thank you, Sect Master!"

The structure of the Holy Spirit Sect mirrored that of other factions:

Sect MasterElders (Titled Douluo)Protectors (Soul Douluo)Deacons (Soul Sage)Members

Only those at the Soul Sage level or above held formal ranks; the rest were considered regular members.

With the Clear Sky Sect's destruction, the soul masters who had come to "assist" were left stunned.

"The Sect Master of the Holy Spirit Sect is too powerful! Single-handedly annihilating the world's number one sect—this strength surpasses even the Spirit Hall Pope!"

Of course, this battle had seen divine-level power emerge, so victory seemed inevitable.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had recruited many soul masters who weren't directly affiliated with the sect. Ning Fengzhi's promise to support Dai Mubai had been fulfilled by hiring these soul masters.

With the conflict resolved, many of the two thousand soul masters saw an opportunity:

"Why not join the Holy Spirit Sect? It's backed by a divine-level powerhouse!"

When Dai Mubai learned of this, he was caught between amusement and disbelief.

"My father-in-law's recruits don't want to return?"

He assigned Titan and the others to sort things out, ensuring that malevolent soul masters were weeded out while sincere ones were allowed to join.

Meanwhile, Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and the three Spirit Hall enshrined elders returned to the Spirit Hall. While they hadn't contributed much, they'd witnessed the Holy Spirit Sect's meteoric rise.

Dugu Bo (smirking): "Your Holy Spirit Sect is impressive! Got a spot for an old man to retire?"

Dai Mubai chuckled, "If you're interested, I'd be honored to have you as Vice Sect Master and Elder."

He still hadn't told Dugu Bo the truth—that the "Li Si" who'd driven him to rage was none other than himself.

Dai Mubai (thinking): "Who would've thought the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well would still haunt me…"**

(Chapter End)