Ye Yu and the others arrived at the foot of a towering mountain with smooth rock walls.
Tang San examined it closely and noticed protrusions every twenty meters, which could be used for climbing.
Tang San and Tang Long kept leaping upward, jumping every twenty meters, while Ye Yu bent his knees and forcefully pushed off the ground, shooting straight into the sky, leaving Tang Long and Tang San utterly amazed as Ye Yu jumped several hundred meters high.
Within merely two seconds, Ye Yu reached the thousand-meter high summit by continuously stepping on the air.
Upon reaching the mountaintop, they gazed out to see five peaks, and the three of them headed to the farthest one, which was the Vast Heaven Sect.
There were no pavilions or towers, only castle-like structures.
As they approached, a stone tablet at the side had three bold, powerful characters engraved on it: Vast Heaven Sect.
At the entrance, they were stopped.
"Present your identification."
Tang San directly displayed the Vast Heaven Hammer, and the gatekeeper's expression eased slightly, noticing that there wasn't a single Soul Ring on it.
"What about you?"
The gatekeeper looked towards Ye Yu.
Tang Long said, "Step aside, he's my friend."
After entering, the three of them went to the residence of Sect Leader Tang Xiao.
"Sect Leader, I brought Tang San, and also Ye Yu, whom I've mentioned to you."
"Come in."
A deep and resonant voice came from inside the room, and the three of them pushed open the door and entered.
At first glance, Ye Yu saw Tang Yuehua, and beside her, sitting at the table, was a tall, towering figure over two meters, with a broad back and chest, a resolute face, short graying hair, and simple gray clothes, yet exuding a sense of grandeur.
Tang San, with a respectful face, stepped forward and knelt.
"Greetings, Sect Leader."
Tang Long was surprised; the Sect Leader had already released his pressure, and he could feel it. Even as a Soul Emperor, he felt uneasy, yet Tang San seemed unaffected.
Tang Xiao increased the pressure, making Tang Long almost breathless, but Tang San remained calm.
Though calm, he was already exerting himself fully, releasing the Slaying God Domain and using the Blue Silver Domain to cover the murderous aura, making it seem like he wasn't doing anything. His body was fully tensed, and despite the Immortal Grass fortifying his physique, he felt immense pressure as if being hammered under a waterfall.
"Worthy of being his son."
Tang Xiao's eyes revealed a hint of comfort as he withdrew the pressure.
"Stand up."
Yuehua frowned; she had come back, expecting Tang Hao to come, but instead, it was Tang San.
Yuehua quickly helped Tang San up, frowning, "Xiao San, why are you here? Could it be that your father wants you to take responsibility?"
Standing straight, Tang San said, "A son's duty is to repay his father's debts, it's only right. I am willing to bear everything."
Suddenly, Tang Xiao stood up abruptly, slapping the stone table angrily, "How will you bear it? Do you even know how difficult it is to bear?"
"No matter how difficult, I am willing!" Tang San was firm.
Tang Xiao sighed, "Tang Hao, oh Tang Hao, you want your child to bear it, do you intend to keep avoiding it?"
Tang San said, "Father isn't avoiding, he just has no face to face the Sect."
Tang Xiao let out a breath, his expression complicated, his voice trembling.
"How is he?"
"He's doing well."
Saying this, Tang San took out a black wooden box, opening it to reveal two items inside, causing Tang Xiao's pupils to constrict and his voice to tremble, "Brother Hao, he…"
Tang Yuehua's face changed drastically upon seeing it, her eyes widened, covering her mouth with her hand, tears quickly filling her eyes and falling.
She naturally knew that these were Tang Hao's two Soul Bones.
"Sect Leader, by doing this, Father has already made his point."
Tang Xiao said, "Call me Uncle."
"Mm." Tang San nodded heavily, feeling his uncle's inner pain.
Tang Xiao sighed, "Actually, I don't think he did anything wrong. I hope that his issues won't become your burden."
"I want to do something for Father."
"Alright then, go and rest first. I will inform the other elders, and tomorrow you will participate in the Acknowledgment Ceremony. By then, you may face obstacles, but you must prove yourself with strength and earn their acknowledgment."
"I will!"
Tang Xiao then turned to Ye Yu, "Please, have a seat."
Ye Yu sat down as Yuehua poured tea, and Ye Yu sipped lightly.
Tang Xiao said, "Regarding the events in the Blood God Trial, Tang Long has told me everything. Thank you, otherwise, our Vast Heaven Sect would have lost two elites."
Tang Long had spoken of Ye Yu's great strength, but even he found it unbelievable that a level sixty-seven Soul Emperor could rival a Soul Douluo.
Even Tang Xiao himself, when he was a level sixty-seven Soul Emperor, at best equaled a level seventy-one Soul Saint at full strength.
To the side, Tang Long was excited, worshipfully saying, "Sect Leader, Ye Yu is the most demonic person I have ever seen. My idol used to be Uncle Tang Hao, now it's Ye Yu, and it will never change."
Seeing Tang Long's excited and fervent expression, Tang Xiao glared at him, "Mind your demeanor, as a disciple of the Vast Heaven Sect, don't you know that you should remain composed even if Mount Tai collapses before you?"
"I… I do know, but it's because Ye Yu is truly terrifying." Tang Long was still alarmed.
"Hmph, then it seems you haven't trained your mindset well enough. No matter what you face, stay calm; be unperturbed by external forces."
Seeing Tang Long still looking at Ye Yu with an idolizing, excited gaze, Tang Xiao reprimanded him with exasperation.
Tang Long didn't dare say anything more, only murmuring softly with his head down, "If it were you, you'd be like me too."
Tang Xiao furrowed his brows, "Hmm? What did you say? Starting tomorrow, you'll be punished with six months of solitary cultivation!"
"Ah?" Tang Long's expression changed instantly, saying bitterly, "Please, no."
"It's necessary."
Tang Xiao's words were indisputable, then he looked at Ye Yu, "I apologize for my undisciplined disciple."
Ye Yu replied, "It's fine, I've seen a lot already."
Tang Xiao lightly sighed internally; he really wasn't modest at all.
Tang Xiao was also intrigued about Ye Yu. He had heard of him, and Yuehua had described him as an unprecedented super demon, more exceptional than even him and Tang Hao.
Holder of great talent in the past, naturally, he had pride, acknowledging only his brother Tang Hao's aptitude. Since Ye Yu was said to surpass them, he wished to witness it.
"I wonder if you'd allow me to see your extraordinary skills? Just now, you faced the pressure without changing expression; it seems you're indeed remarkable."
Ye Yu said casually, "Sure, go ahead."
As Ye Yu finished speaking, Tang Xiao nodded, and then the Vast Heaven Hammer appeared, nine Soul Rings rhythmically pulsing: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black.
Immediately, Yuehua, Tang San, and Tang Long retreated behind Tang Xiao.
Tang Xiao released his pressure. As a Titled Douluo, fearing that Ye Yu might not bear it for a moment, he gradually increased his Soul Power pressure, starting from level sixty.
Tang Xiao stared at Ye Yu; a second, two, three passed, and Ye Yu seemed utterly unaffected.
Ye Yu sipped his tea and curiously asked, "Sect Leader Tang, you keep staring at me, is there something on my face? Aren't you going to start?"
"Hmm???" Tang Xiao was instantly bewildered.