Riding a Tiger into the Huangtian Sect, the High-Profile Jiang Hao!

Outside the Black Tower Martial Arts School in Cang City, Jiang Hao jumped down from Big Tiger's back.

"Little junior brother, is this Big Tiger? How did he get so big?"

Third Senior Brother walked up to greet him.

He had seen Big Tiger before too.

But Big Tiger hadn't been this massive back then.

Now, Big Tiger's body was half again as large; Third Senior Brother almost didn't recognize him.

"Big Tiger has the Tiger Demon Bloodline. Maybe it's because of that influence."

Jiang Hao wasn't very familiar with Third Senior Brother, so he could only offer a vague explanation.

"Where's Master?"

"In the Meditation Room."

Jiang Hao nodded and headed straight for the Meditation Room.

Truth be told, Jiang Hao had hesitated earlier.

That mysterious Stone Hall, along with the terrifying Tiger Demon Corpse and Bear Demon Corpse, was indeed too eerie and too mysterious.

Jiang Hao had wavered over whether to tell Master or not.

After weighing it for a long time, Jiang Hao decided to tell Master.

First, after several years together, he had come to trust Master completely.

Second, Jiang Hao also knew that even if the mysterious Stone Hall held some real opportunity, Master would probably still give it to him. After all, Master had already treated him as his successor, doing everything to help him train in martial arts.

Third, Jiang Hao had absolute confidence. What kind of opportunity could compare to the Martial Arts Divine Hall deep in his consciousness?

So Jiang Hao went straight to the Meditation Room and saw his master, Zhao Heita.

"Master, this disciple has something to report."

"What is it?"

"A few hours ago, this disciple went to Flying Eagle Mountain to say goodbye to Big Tiger, but Big Tiger led me to a mysterious Stone Hall..."

Jiang Hao recounted everything about the mysterious Stone Hall, the Tiger Demon Corpse, and the Bear Demon Corpse in full detail.

"What did you say? A Stone Hall? And even a Tiger Demon Corpse and a Bear Demon Corpse?"

Zhao Heita's expression shifted sharply.

"Where exactly is it?"

Jiang Hao gave the precise location.

"Wait here. Your master will go to Flying Eagle Mountain to take a look first."

"Remember, don't tell anyone else about this."

"Yes, Master."

Zhao Heita left in a hurry.

After all, going to Flying Eagle Mountain by fast horse only took about an hour or so.

Not too far.

Jiang Hao waited several more hours, all the way until late at night.

Just as Jiang Hao was thinking he should return to Jiang Manor, Zhao Heita came back.

Zhao Heita returned from the darkness.

He looked travel-worn and dusty.

But his eyes were exceptionally bright, gleaming with a divine light.

"Jiang Hao, that Stone Hall is most likely a relic left by a powerhouse above Entering Dao. Your master used all his strength but couldn't push open the Stone Hall's door, because it involves the power of 'Dao.' Only an Entering Dao expert can push open the door and enter the Stone Hall."

Jiang Hao was a little disappointed.

His master was a Transforming Force expert, yet even he couldn't enter the Stone Hall.

If that was the case, Jiang Hao would probably have to wait a long time to learn the secrets inside.

"Jiang Hao, don't be disappointed. This is actually a tremendous opportunity."

"Countless hunters and martial artists have been in and out of Flying Eagle Mountain, but who among them ever discovered that Stone Hall? Only you did! You are favored by fortune, blessed with deep luck. Any accomplished martial artist carries a measure of great fortune."

"Don't dwell too much on the Stone Hall. Your own strength is the foundation. Besides, it's hard to say whether what's inside the Stone Hall is an opportunity or a danger."

"Even if it is an opportunity, you need the corresponding strength to be worthy of it. If your strength isn't enough, then you're not fit for the blessing, and the opportunity might instead become a disaster."

Jiang Hao nodded inwardly.

He understood what Master meant.

Everyone wants opportunities, but to obtain one, you also need the strength to match.

If you lack strength yet gain a heaven-sent opportunity, and news leaks out or you can't hold onto it, it will instead bring endless danger upon yourself.

"Remember, no matter how great the opportunity, you must be able to seize it yourself, and even turn it into strength quickly—only then is it a true opportunity!"

"For you, the opportunity in that Stone Hall is too great. It might be your future opportunity, but it doesn't suit you now."

"What you need most right now is that Tiger Demon Corpse, isn't it?"

"In truth, your opportunity has already arrived..."

Jiang Hao's heart stirred.

Tiger Demon Corpse?

Indeed, this was the opportunity best suited for him.

After all, relying on the Tiger Demon Corpse, Jiang Hao's Fierce Tiger Fist had already broken through to Major Accomplishment.

He had even comprehended the "Tiger Demon Form," causing the power of his Fierce Tiger Fist to surge explosively.

What other opportunity could be more practical than the Tiger Demon Corpse?

"Master, this disciple understands."

Jiang Hao had already come to terms with it.

The opportunity was already in hand. As for the Stone Hall?

He would come back to investigate it once he had Entered Dao.

Seeing that Jiang Hao had grasped his meaning, Zhao Heita's face broke into a satisfied smile.

A heaven-sent opportunity, yet he could restrain his greed.

Avoiding arrogance and impatience, always staying steady.

Jiang Hao's future achievements would surely be great.

"By the way, Master, is there any problem with the 'Tiger Demon Form'?"

Jiang Hao asked.

Because he had comprehended the "Tiger Demon Form," the power of his Fierce Tiger Fist had surged explosively, with an amplification double that of a normal Fierce Tiger Fist.

He felt a bit uneasy in his heart.

"Of course there's no problem."

"The Fierce Tiger Fist was originally a fist technique created by observing fierce tigers, and the 'Tiger Form' within it is crucial. The 'Tiger Form' you comprehended is the Tiger Demon Form. Once you execute the Fierce Tiger Fist, it's only natural for its power to surge."

"However, this is also because your Comprehension is high enough to grasp the Tiger Demon Form. Your master also saw the Tiger Demon Corpse, but did not gain insight into the Tiger Demon Form."

Hearing that the Tiger Demon Form was fine, Jiang Hao breathed a sigh of relief.

Then this was a great thing.

With the Fierce Tiger Fist's power surging, his chances of breaking through the Ninth Floor of the Desolate Heaven Tower would be much greater!

"Alright, it's getting late. Go back and rest first. Tomorrow, we set out for the Huangtian Sect."

"Yes, Master."

Jiang Hao turned and left the Meditation Room, leading Big Tiger back toward Jiang Manor.

The next day, Jiang Hao rose early and went to see his parents.

"While parents live, a son does not travel far. This son is unfilial, going far away to the Huangtian Sect, unable to fulfill filial duties before Mother and Father."

Jiang Hao respectfully kowtowed to his parents.

His mother's eyes were brimming with tears, her face full of reluctance.

His father, Jiang Dahai, though not shedding tears, was holding them back, also deeply unwilling.

Even the maids, Du Juan and Xi Que, wore expressions of reluctance.

In truth, Jiang's mother had hoped Jiang Hao would bring the maids Du Juan and Xi Que along to the Huangtian Sect.

But Jiang Hao refused.

He was going to the Huangtian Sect to train in martial arts, not to enjoy himself—why bring maids?

Besides, he was nearly ten years old now, and could do many things himself, with no need for maids to serve him.

"Big Tiger."

Jiang Hao called out, and Big Tiger leaped to his side in one bound.

"Little Tiger, a poor home but a rich road—take plenty of silver with you."

"Once you're at the Huangtian Sect, spend silver when you need to. Our family has never lacked for silver."

Jiang Dahai said with a bold air.

What he could give his son was gold and silver for the journey.

Just then, Zhao Heita arrived.

"Guild Master Zhao, please take good care of my son along the way."

"Steward Jiang, Madam Jiang, rest assured. Jiang Hao is also Zhao's disciple. Zhao will personally escort him safely to the Huangtian Sect. Just wait for Jiang Hao's good news."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Hall Master Zhao."

Jiang Dahai also knew that further words were useless.

No matter how much was said, parting was inevitable.

Jiang Hao leaped onto Big Tiger's back, bid farewell to the Jiang Manor crowd alongside his master Zhao Heita, and then left the city, heading toward Cang City.

Zhao Heita was an old hand on the road as well.

The two were in no hurry, so they traveled by day and stayed in town inns by night, encountering no trouble along the way.

After a full month of travel, they finally arrived at the Huangtian Sect!

The Huangtian Sect was built against the mountains and had already formed a massive city.

It was also called Huangtian City!

Huangtian City was enormous, with a constant stream of people coming and going.

People of all kinds of attire could be seen.

Yet Jiang Hao was still the most unique of them all.

Jiang Hao entered the city riding a tiger, immediately drawing the attention of many.

Even just riding a tiger was enough to attract notice.

What's more, the tiger Jiang Hao rode was no ordinary one—its sheer massive size was extremely eye-catching.

"What's this kid's background? Letting a child ride a tiger into the city, truly imposing."

"And that's no ordinary tiger; it likely has a Demon Bloodline. With a build that big, its Demon Bloodline is probably quite rich."

"This child is so young and already here at the Huangtian Sect—is he also being sent to the Outer Gate?"

For a moment, discussions buzzed.

Jiang Hao couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Master, am I being too flashy riding a tiger into the city?"

Jiang Hao was well aware that the Huangtian Sect had many experts, far beyond what Cang City could compare to.

Let alone him—even a Transforming Force expert meant nothing in the Huangtian Sect.

He simply had no standing to be flashy.

Zhao Heita shook his head instead, speaking very calmly, "Jiang Hao, I brought you to the Huangtian Sect to go straight to the Inner Gate. Do you think we can keep a low profile?"

Jiang Hao was momentarily stunned.

Right, this trip was for him to go straight to the Inner Gate.

When the time came to challenge the Desolate Heaven Tower, how could he possibly stay low-key?

Zhao Heita seemed very familiar with the vast Huangtian City and soon led Jiang Hao to a great hall.

Inside the hall, there were many young martial artists like Jiang Hao.

All were brought by their elders to register.

Anyone who could come here had a Huangtian Sect Recommendation Slot; after registering their information, they could directly join the Huangtian Sect as Outer Gate disciples.

"Old brother, your child's Tiger Pet here is quite spirited—are you selling it? I can offer a high price."

At that moment, a Gray-robed Elder approached.

He had clearly taken a liking to Big Tiger and was willing to spend a large sum to buy it.

"Not for sale."

Jiang Hao refused outright.

The Gray-robed Elder wasn't offended and continued, "Don't refuse so quickly. You're here for the Huangtian Sect, hoping to become Outer Gate disciples, right?"

"Being an Outer Gate disciple isn't easy. Many are assigned to chores, toiling all day with little time left for martial arts practice."

"However, I have a son serving as a steward in the Outer Gate. He could assign your child to a better spot, at least sparing them from so much drudgery..."

The meaning was clear enough.

If he sold Big Tiger, the Gray-robed Elder would do him a favor in Jiang Hao's assignment.

Jiang Hao said nothing.

He swept his gaze across the hall. There were many children around his age.

Even more were in their teens or twenties.

All of them would become Outer Gate disciples of the Huangtian Sect.

This showed just how massive the scale of the Huangtian Sect's Outer Gate was.

He hadn't even entered the sect yet, and already he'd glimpsed a hint of the "corruption" within the Outer Gate.

From a single clue, one could see the whole picture—for Outer Gate disciples of the Huangtian Sect to focus on martial arts training was probably no easy task.

It seemed everything his master had said before was true.

The Huangtian Sect's Outer Gate was chaotic, and for an Outer Gate disciple to rise above was far too difficult.

Messing around in the Outer Gate was truly not as good as training martial arts under his master.

At least Zhao Heita would teach him earnestly.

"Not selling."

Zhao Heita was concise, too lazy to say more to the other party.

"Heh heh, once you go to the Outer Gate and suffer, you'll know regret..."

The Gray-robed Elder wasn't angry either.

He had seen this kind of thing too many times.

They all thought that entering the Huangtian Sect meant shooting straight to the top.

But in reality?

Most ended up as nobodies, wasting their years and slinking away from the Huangtian Sect in disgrace.

However, when he saw Zhao Heita leading Jiang Hao all the way toward the Inner Hall, his eyes suddenly went wide.

"That's... the Inner Hall?"

"Only those with an Inner Gate Recommendation Slot can enter the Inner Hall. Could he be letting that child on the tiger go straight to the Inner Gate?"

Straight to the Inner Gate?

That wasn't common.

Moreover, Jiang Hao was clearly just a child.

At most, he was around ten years old.

There was no way he was at Transforming Force.

Not at Transforming Force, yet wanting to skip straight to the Inner Gate—there was only one possibility.

Challenge the Desolate Heaven Tower!

The Gray-robed Elder sucked in a sharp breath.

How could anyone still dare to challenge the Desolate Heaven Tower?

Wasn't that just wasting an Inner Gate Recommendation Slot for nothing?