Yang Wudi gestures to the burly man beside him and introduces him proudly:
"This is my old friend, the head of the Yu Zhi clan—Niu Gao, an 84th-level defensive Soul Master."
Yun Yibai, Dugu Yan, and Oscar bow in respect:
"Greetings, Clanhead Niu!"
Niu Gao laughs warmly:
"Excellent, truly young talents! My old friend Yang has told me all about you."
They all chuckle, pleased by his kindness.
Yun Yibai senses Niu Gao is testing them. A knowing look passes to Oscar.
Oscar steps forward confidently:
"Clanhead Yang! Clanhead Niu!"
He announces himself:
"I'm Oscar, 13 years old, 39th-level supportive Soul Master, Food Attribute soul power 'Food God'."
He reveals three spirit rings—two yellow, one purple.
Next, Dugu Yan steps up:
"I'm Dugu Yan, 18, 53rd-level control Soul Master, Soul King, with the 'Bilin Cold Jiao' soul power!"
Five rings appear: two yellow, two purple, and one black.
Niu Gao grows serious—he realizes Yang's words were no exaggeration.
Oscar is amazed—Dugu Yan is already Soul King level.
Finally, Yun Yibai stands tall:
"I'm Yun Yibai, 16 years old, 48th-level offensive Soul Master, Soul Lord, with soul power 'Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.'"
He reveals two yellow, one purple, and one black spirit ring.
Yang Wudi smiles in approval. Niu Gao is visibly impressed—he wasn't told about Yun Yibai's ten-thousand-year-level fourth ring.
Oscar can't contain his surprise:
"Bro, how did you get a ten‑thousand‑year fourth ring?!!"
Yun Yibai remains silent, meeting Niu Gao's gaze.
Yang Wudi nudges:
"So, Old Rhino—impressed?"
Niu Gao takes a breath, grinning:
"Ten-thousand-year ring! Indeed impressive! Yang, you didn't exaggerate!"
In this world, anyone reaching a ten-thousand-year level for a fourth ring is unprecedented. Niu Gao now takes Yang's proposal seriously.
"You think you two can convince Niu Tian? Yang told me your talents and power more than warrant it."
"When I brought him here, he was cocky. Now, he's reaching too high!"
He laughs wholeheartedly. Unlike Yang, who can be temperamental, Niu Gao is straightforward and warmhearted.
"No objections. Yang, ask your clan to bring Niu Tian and Yang Tai here."
Yang Wudi calls a clansman:
"Yang Tai from the Po Zhi clan—he's our best member under 25, 22 years old and 37th-level."
Then he describes Niu Tian:
"According to Old Rhino's standards, I've chosen our best Yu Zhi member—22 years old, 38th-level."
Their selection was carefully considered—they plan to best the Wuhun Hall in the upcoming tournament.
Niu Gao nods approvingly. Yang Wudi adds:
"Yang Tai met you before and respects you. He was very happy to be invited."
But Niu Tian is more of a proud type, comfortable with defense-focused strength. Niu Gao reassures:
"If you can convince him when he meets you… He'll agree. Yu Zhi clan stands by strength."
Soon, Yang Tai and Niu Tian arrive.
They bow respectfully:
"Clanhead Yang! Clanhead Niu!"
Yang Tai meets the group's eyes and joins them silently. Niu Tian, curious, sizes up Yun Yibai's rings and shrugs inwardly—we'll see if they invite him properly.