Hyde Clan

Zhao Nan looked at the people blocking his path and released his soul power. After sensing them, he discovered they were all level five warriors, which led him to hold the Hyde Clan in higher regard.

"Friend, what is your business here? If you are here to buy weapons, please join the queue!" a guard captain said to Zhao Nan quite politely.

"I am not here to buy weapons; I am here to see Vincent! Please go and announce my arrival." Seeing the guard was so courteous, Zhao Nan spoke in a very gentle tone.

However, Zhao Nan was well aware that he had no prior relationship with Vincent, and the other party might simply turn him away. Therefore, beneath his gentle words, he directed the aura of a Saint-level powerhouse straight at the guard captain.

The aura was released only for a brief moment before being retracted, ensuring the guard captain was not embarrassed.

The guard captain naturally sensed Zhao Nan's terrifying aura. His already polite attitude became even more humble, and instead of telling him to wait there while he went to report, he changed his tune: "Sir, please follow me. I will take you to see the Clan Head!"

The guard captain was no fool. After feeling Zhao Nan's aura and noticing that no one else had reacted, he realized the man wished to keep his identity hidden.

Thus, he simply addressed him as "Sir."

Zhao Nan was quite satisfied with the guard's reaction. He nodded slightly and followed the guard captain deep into Hyde Ridge, toward the place where the Hyde Clan resided.

Zhao Nan and his group walked slowly, but the guard captain had already sent his subordinates ahead to inform the Clan Head to welcome the distinguished guest.

Consequently, by the time Zhao Nan arrived at the Hyde Clan's residence, Vincent Hyde was already waiting at the entrance with a group of important figures from the clan.

Initially, the members of the Hyde Clan felt somewhat indignant upon seeing Zhao Nan. They felt they had been deceived by the guard; how could such a young man be a distinguished guest? Their expressions were quite unpleasant, with only Vincent maintaining the polite face of an aristocrat.

Zhao Nan naturally noticed their expressions. With a thought, he unleashed a massive aura, pressing it directly down upon the members of the Hyde Clan.

This time, Zhao Nan did not play the game of releasing and retracting it; he kept the pressure constant, even subtly intensifying it!

As Zhao Nan's aura became increasingly oppressive, some members of the Hyde Clan began to hunch over, their legs starting to tremble.

Seeing this, Zhao Nan finally relaxed his oppressive aura.

As soon as the pressure lifted, the sound of heavy panting filled the entrance of the Hyde Clan.

Seeing this, the guard captain felt very satisfied. After all, he was no fool; he could clearly see that those people had thought the Zhao Nan he brought was not a distinguished guest.

Clearly, they had been doubting him.

How could he, a man who had become a level five warrior at such a young age, not be angry?

Zhao Nan paid no mind to the anger in the guard captain's heart, instead focusing his gaze on the man at the head of the group who had not shown any other emotion.

"Mr. Vincent, hello. My name is Zhao Nan." Zhao Nan spoke for the first time, briefly introducing himself.

Vincent had just recovered from the pressure of Zhao Nan's aura. Thus, he was very respectful toward Zhao Nan. He first performed an aristocratic salute before saying, "Welcome, Mr. Zhao Nan, to my Hyde Clan. I wonder if there is anything my Hyde Clan can do for you?"

After what had just happened, Vincent knew that Zhao Nan was not here to cause trouble; he likely had a matter that required the Hyde Clan's assistance.

As the head of a clan with a five-thousand-year heritage, he spoke with great decorum. At the same time, he speculated that the man was likely here to have weapons forged, as that was all the Hyde Clan was good for.

"Mr. Vincent, I am not here to ask for your help. I have simply heard that the Hyde Clan is one of the Four Ultimate Warriors, the Violet Flame Warriors. And since I have some connections to the Four Ultimate Warriors, I feel a sense of heartache over the decline of the Violet Flame Warriors. I have come today to select a youth from the Hyde Clan to take on as a disciple!"

As soon as these words left Zhao Nan's mouth, they immediately captured the attention of every member of the Hyde Clan.

Although their clan was still considered aristocratic, they had long since fallen and had no contact with true powerhouses. Furthermore, their clan members could only practice battle qi if their bloodline was qualified; if not, they could only train their physical bodies. Under such circumstances, their situation had gone from bad to worse.

If no more powerhouses were born, the Violet Flame Warrior Hyde Clan might disappear entirely, just like the other three Ultimate Warriors.

Now that there was an opportunity to become the disciple of a powerhouse, how could they not be excited? Even though they still did not know exactly what level of powerhouse Zhao Nan was, the fact that he was stronger than them was enough.

Zhao Nan was very satisfied to see this. After all, if no one was excited when a dignified Saint-level powerhouse came to take on a disciple, he would have to reflect on whether he had been too benevolent.

"Ah, to be able to enter the tutelage of Mr. Zhao Nan is the honor of our Hyde Clan. However, this is a matter of great importance. Why don't you come inside, Mr. Zhao Nan, and we can discuss it slowly!" Vincent was moved by Zhao Nan's words.

It should be known that Vincent also had children. Perhaps the Dragonblood Warriors were too heaven-defying—possessing balanced and powerful attack, defense, and speed—which kept their clan bloodline from expanding, but the Violet Flame Warriors were different.

In a clan that had been passed down for five thousand years, there were already various branches. Previously, the clan had not been strong enough, so they had huddled together for warmth and had no conflicts. But now that there was an opportunity to enter the tutelage of a powerhouse, Vincent understood that the Hyde Clan would soon be in turmoil.

If he were even slightly careless, his position as the clan head might be snatched away by someone else.

Therefore, Vincent could only stabilize Zhao Nan for the time being and wait until he had resolved the internal conflicts within the clan.

Zhao Nan was naturally completely unaware of these matters, but he still agreed to Vincent's suggestion.

In any case, he had to cultivate regardless of where he was, and it might even be more convenient within the Hyde Clan!

Seeing that Zhao Nan had agreed, Vincent was very happy and immediately led the way for Zhao Nan personally to arrange a room for him.

Just as Vincent finished settling Zhao Nan in and Zhao Nan had already begun to cultivate, a meeting of the Hyde Clan began to be convened!