Niu Gao's face turned awkward: "Tang San, you don't want to fight me?"
Tang San nodded: "Since Elder Niu cares about his reputation and is a Soul Douluo, we should choose the strongest opponent. Go ahead and challenge Brother Yu."
Niu Gao's expression turned sour. He naturally knew about Ye Yu, and although the tales about Ye Yu were incredibly unbelievable, he felt Ye Yu definitely had formidable strength, as evident from earlier events. As for the Martial Soul Hall's failed Soul Hunting operation due to Ye Yu changing the battle's outcome and instantly killing ten thousand Soul Masters and a Titled Douluo, he found this too absurd, preferring to believe an ant could kill an elephant rather than believing a Soul Emperor could achieve such a feat.
He glanced around at the disciples, who were whispering softly.
"What's wrong with the clan leader? Why not choose to fight Ye Yu?"
"I never thought that would be Ye Yu. I've heard of his feats; they're incredibly unbelievable. Although his Soul Ring configuration is hard to believe, for a Soul Emperor to be strong enough to kill a Titled Douluo? That's impossible."
"I also think it's untrue. I want to see just how strong Ye Yu really is. I'm hoping the clan leader chooses to fight Ye Yu."
"Me too. It's clear Ye Yu is stronger than Tang San. Our clan leader is a Soul Douluo; choosing to fight Tang San would be a disgrace."
...
Listening to the disciples' discussion, Niu Gao lightly coughed and said, "In that case, I'll fight Ye Yu."
Immediately, the disciples cheered.
"Go, Clan Leader!"
"Clan Leader, show us Ye Yu's strength."
"The clan leader's strength will definitely force Ye Yu to show his true powers and reveal just how formidable he really is."
...
Ye Yu asked, "Elder Niu, not choosing to fight Xiao San?"
"Of course." Niu Gao lifted his head proudly, "After all, I'm a Soul Douluo, and my Martial Soul is the Plated Giant Rhinoceros, second only to the Diamond Mammoth among Defensive Martial Souls. Our Yu Race is the second strongest defensive clan right after the Xiangjia Sect."
Ye Yu said, "Second only to the Diamond Mammoth, ranking second Defensive Martial Soul on the continent."
"Yes." Niu Gao replied with pride.
Ye Yu shook his head, "No, you can't rank second."
"Hmm?" Niu Gao frowned, "Ye Yu, what do you mean by this?"
The surrounding disciples were also stunned and became angry.
"What does Ye Yu mean? Does he think we don't deserve to be called second?"
"Other than the Diamond Mammoth, what other Beast Martial Soul could have stronger defense than ours?"
"Clan Leader, show your full power and let him see the power of our Plated Giant Rhinoceros!"
...
Disciples shouted one after another. Though Niu Fen was amazed by Ye Yu's terrifying healing ability, he was angry when Ye Yu insulted them.
Ye Yu corrected himself: "I didn't mean to demean you. What I meant was you shouldn't rank second; you should rank first."
"Hmm?"
Ye Yu's words left everyone stunned, wondering what he meant.
Niu Gao said, "Though we believe our Plated Giant Rhinoceros has formidable defense, we have to admit the Diamond Mammoth's defense is stronger. I've compared with Soul Douluo from the Xiangjia Sect; indeed, the Xiangjia Sect is the first defensive sect."
"Report!!"
At this moment, someone hurried in, appearing frightened yet happy.
"Hmm? What's going on?"
Niu Gao looked at the disciple responsible for reconnaissance, feeling puzzled.
"Clan Leader! We have big news!" The scout disciple spoke excitedly.
"What is it?" Niu Gao looked surprised.
"Clan Leader, the Xiangjia Sect has been annihilated!"
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Niu Gao was shocked. The Xiangjia Sect was one of the Lower Four Sects, the continent's top defensive sect. How could it be destroyed? Who did it, the Martial Soul Hall?
He had heard the Martial Soul Hall was aggressively recruiting the Lower Four Sects; did the Xiangjia Sect refuse and get eliminated?
"What happened?"
"We don't know yet, but it's confirmed to be true. As for the reason, other scout disciples are investigating, and we should soon know the reason."
The surrounding disciples and Niu Fen were very pleased and excited.
"Dad! With the Xiangjia Sect destroyed, our Yu Race is now the continent's top defensive family!"
"Clan Leader, the Plated Giant Rhinoceros is the top defensive Beast Martial Soul now!"
"The Clan Leader is now the strongest defensive Beast Martial Soul Master!"
"Our Yu Race is mighty!"
...
The disciples were excited, cheering proudly.
Niu Gao's face also showed a hint of a smile, then he looked at Ye Yu in surprise.
"Did you say that earlier knowing the Xiangjia Sect was destroyed? How did you find out? You knew even before our scout disciples."
They were most concerned with the Xiangjia Sect, given the first and second defensive ranks, naturally making them attentive.
Niu Gao was delighted, "We'll find out later, let's start the fight!"
Niu Gao grew more proud, with the Xiangjia Sect destroyed, the Plated Giant Rhinoceros becoming the top defensive Beast Martial Soul, making him the continent's top defensive Beast Martial Soul Master. Faced with Ye Yu, there was no need to be scared. Of course not.
The disciples anticipated eagerly, excited.
"Let's see how powerful our clan leader is."
"Show them the might of the top defensive Beast Martial Soul, the Plated Giant Rhinoceros!"
"We are number one! Yu Race rocks!"
"We are proud to be disciples of the Yu Race!"
...
Seeing the disciples' excitement, Niu Gao naturally felt he couldn't disappoint them, planning to go all out for a swift victory.
Niu Gao immediately used the Seventh Soul Skill, True Martial Soul, transforming himself into a massive Plated Giant Rhinoceros, six meters tall and ten meters long, intimidating and steady like a mountain, standing there like an indestructible fortress.
"Ye Yu, watch out! I'm going to use all my power!"
Niu Gao bent his sturdy rhinoceros legs, ready to charge.
However, just as Niu Gao prepared to charge at Ye Yu, Ye Yu said something.
"Do you want to know why I found out faster than you? It's because I was the one who destroyed the Xiangjia Sect."
Niu Gao: "!!!!!!!"
Instantly, Niu Gao, who was poised to charge at Ye Yu, froze in place, his face drastically changing.
Ye Yu applied all Soul Techniques to himself, his momentum rising.
"You destroyed the Xiangjia Sect? You did it alone?" Niu Gao was shocked.
Let alone him; even Titan was astonished.
Ye Yu nodded: "Yes, not only the Xiangjia Sect, but the seven sects planning to join the Martial Soul Hall, White Tiger, Nine Heart, Wind Sword, among others, were all destroyed by me alone."
Ye Yu's words made everyone feel incredible; it seemed impossible.
"Report!!"
Soon, another scout disciple returned, deeply shocked.
"Clan Leader! Not only has the Xiangjia Sect been destroyed, but White Tiger, Nine Heart, Wind Sword, Bald, among those preparing to join the Martial Soul Hall, have also been fully wiped out! This news has spread; these seven sects were eliminated by Ye Yu alone!"
Instantly, Niu Gao was stunned in horror.
Previously, when Ye Yu planned to wipe out the Six Sects, he spent money hiring people nearby to witness it firsthand and spread the word. Knowing the Martial Soul Hall would control the surrounding residents, he had arranged things in advance, ensuring the news would spread despite the Martial Soul Hall's wish to keep it quiet. This worked against the Martial Soul Hall, making anyone thinking of catching him for a bounty certainly hesitate.
Ye Yu said: "Come on!"
Nevertheless, Niu Gao suddenly turned around to face Tang San.
"Tang San, you come fight me! This matter primarily concerns you, being that you are Tang Hao's son!"
With that, Niu Gao directly charged at Tang San.
Ye Yu teased: "Elder Niu, going shameless?"
Niu Gao muttered: "I... I don't need face! Life is important!"
All disciples of the Yu Race: "..."