The disciples of the Yu Race looked uncomfortable, their excited expressions turning into embarrassment. Clearly, Niu Gao had chickened out.
Niu Gao had always been a person who valued his reputation, but in front of Ye Yu, he could no longer afford to. Fighting Ye Yu would be asking for trouble.
Titan was astonished: "Ye Yu, is it true that during the Soul Hunting Operation, you instantly wiped out ten thousand Soul Masters and killed a Titled Douluo?"
Ye Yu nodded: "Yes, my Realm of Apocalypse is a large-range skill. Killing the Saint Dragon Douluo of the Martial Soul Hall was because I restrained him from using his martial soul. However, my own combat power is comparable to a Ninety-First Level Titled Douluo."
Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked. Having combat power of Ninety-First Level at Sixty-Ninth Level is terrifying. How is it possible?
Niu Gao, though shocked, felt relieved. Fortunately, he had decided not to face Ye Yu, even if it meant losing face.
Niu Gao rushed directly toward Tang San, and the two began to fight.
The incense was still burning halfway. The fight continued, and Niu Gao was astounded at how formidable Tang San was. His powerful control, mysterious body technique, and the Slaying God Domain's suppression were all evident.
When the incense burned out, Tang San had not fallen.
Niu Gao sighed softly: "You win. I'll keep my word. From now on, the grievances between us, the Vast Heaven Sect, and your father are written off."
Despite his discontent, Niu Gao knew that Tang San didn't mind at the moment. They could slowly make amends in the future. The sect and his father indeed owed them a lot, but joining forces would benefit them.
Titan straightforwardly said: "Old Rhino, the Young Master recently established a sect of the Tang Sect. Are you interested in leading the Yu Race to join?"
Niu Gao frowned: "Join a sect? Do we have to be abandoned once more? After what happened before, I swore never to join any sect again and to develop independently."
"Old Rhino, joining the Tang Sect is certainly beneficial to you. Sit down, have some wine, and we will talk."
The four sat down. Niu Gao looked at Ye Yu in amazement and asked: "You're seventeen years old? What level is your soul power?"
Ye Yu replied: "Sixty-Ninth Level."
Niu Gao was astonished. Seventeen years old and Sixty-Ninth Level—truly terrifying.
Titan was persuading Niu Gao to join the Tang Sect with some selfish motives. They were old brothers, and naturally, he hoped they would get better, and living together, they could take care of each other.
Tang San also hoped the Yu Race would join. During the fight, none of the Yu Race's buildings or the ground was damaged, showing their casting technique. If the Yu Race joined, the Tang Sect would become a mighty fortress.
Titan said: "Moreover, Ye Yu is an Honored Guest Elder of the Tang Sect. You should think about it."
Understanding Ye Yu's fearsome strength, Niu Gao realized why the Vast Heaven Sect made an outsider an Honored Guest Elder. Ye Yu was someone everyone wanted to associate with; his future was limitless, likely becoming the continent's strongest.
Niu Gao also knew that although the Tang Sect had great potential, he still hesitated.
Niu Gao said: "Even though Ye Yu is strong, we are still far from challenging the Martial Soul Hall. As the Tang Sect develops, the Martial Soul Hall will most certainly suppress it. I don't want my clan to face danger. I want my clan to continue thriving."
Titan said: "The Tang Sect cannot be called a Soul Master Sect; rather, they are merchants with formidable military power."
Niu Gao, puzzled: "What do you mean?"
Then, Tang San demonstrated the hidden weapons, the Zhuge Divine Crossbow, causing Niu Gao great shock and pain. Upon learning that it was of low power among hidden weapons, Niu Gao was incredulous.
Niu Gao said: "This small thing has such power! Could you sell us some?"
The Four Single-Attribute Clans were only proficient in one attribute, having strong defense but lacking attack power. These hidden weapons suited them. If they had many, everyone equipped with one, the Yu Race's power would surely increase significantly.
Titan nodded: "Of course, we can sell to you at cost price. Young Master, what do you think?"
Tang San nodded: "Sure, the cost of a Zhuge Divine Crossbow is one hundred Gold Soul Coins."
Niu Gao was shocked: "That expensive?!"
Their clan made money from architectural design and the like, with a monthly income of only a thousand Gold Soul Coins.
The manufacturing was indeed costly. Not every sect was as wealthy as the Seven Treasure Glaze Sect, able to produce on a large scale.
Tang San said: "The Zhuge Divine Crossbow is made using Iron Essence and requires extremely high craftsmanship, along with Poison Quenching. Though it looks small, it's quite complex. There are also the Silent Sleeve Arrow, Sand Shadow, and so on, with a cost price of two hundred Gold Soul Coins each."
Hearing these new terms, Niu Gao was curious: "Are these the highest level of hidden weapons?"
Tang San shook his head: "No, they are still mid to low tier."
Upon hearing this, Niu Gao was dumbfounded. Mid to low tier was this powerful; how strong might the top-tier hidden weapons be, those that are harder to make?
Tang San continued: "Externally, a Zhuge Divine Crossbow sells for two hundred Gold Soul Coins each."
Niu Gao took a deep breath, shocked at the price but also seeing the Tang Sect's limitless financial potential.
Titan said: "If not for Ye Yu, during the Soul Hunting Operation, the Seven Treasure Glaze Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan would have been destroyed. The Seven Sects were wiped out by Ye Yu. Do you think the Martial Soul Hall won't try to recruit you strongly? Would you be able to resist then? If you join, you dislike the Martial Soul Hall. If you don't join, you're in danger. The Martial Soul Hall wants to rule the continent and will recruit any potential strength. The Tang Sect is the best choice and has collaborations with the Seven Treasure Glaze Sect and the Royal Family, also purchasing many hidden weapons.
Niu Gao was swayed. The Martial Soul Hall's strength lay partly in its numerous Titled Douluos and vast number of Soul Masters, but if hidden weapons were mass-produced, the advantage of their numbers would be lost.
Niu Gao nodded firmly: "Alright! The Yu Race will join them!"
Titan was delighted: "Great."
Niu Gao turned to Tang San and respectfully said: "Sect Leader."
He also looked at Ye Yu, paid respects, and said excitedly: "The Tang Sect indeed has potential. I plan to bring the Agile Race as well. It shouldn't be too difficult."
Titan nodded: "That would be great, if both the Agile and Destruction Clans could join, it would be excellent."
Niu Gao said: "The Agile Race isn't hard, but the Destruction Race is challenging. You know, they're the strongest among the four clans."
"Mhm, if they join, it would be even better."
Niu Gao prepared a grand feast. As a Beast Martial Soul possessor, they were tall and robust, naturally having a large appetite, being meat-eaters.
Ye Yu began to devour the food, eating voraciously, roasted lamb, grilled duck, roast chicken, sweet and sour fish, and more, all delicious.
The following afternoon.
Ye Yu and others stayed, waiting for the Agile Race to return.
By dusk, fifteen people from the Agile Race arrived.
Leading them was a slender elderly person compared to the robust Yu and Power Races, appearing more delicate.
This elderly man, white-haired and youthful-faced, was also a Soul Douluo, at eighty-two levels, the clan leader Bai He.
The Agile Race's martial soul was the bird with the fastest flying speed, the Sharp-tailed Rain Swallow, following an extreme agility path.
Beside Bai He was a slim young woman around Ye Yu's age, with a height of around 1.7 meters. She was extremely beautiful, with long legs, a slim waist, and a golden proportion.
The girl gazed somewhat proudly, her beautiful eyes glancing at Ye Yu and Tang San, slightly brightening, finding both quite handsome. However, in terms of looks, she preferred Ye Yu's type, more masculine, as Tang San appeared too elegant and refined.
After purely appreciating them, she withdrew her gaze.
Ye Yu naturally guessed the girl's identity: Bai Shenxiang.