After waiting for about a minute, the massive iron gate before them finally began to open, creaking harshly.
A bare-chested man holding a huge iron hammer strode over, head held high, and stopped at the gate.
"You claim to be a direct disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. Do you have proof?"
The man shouted at Ye Lin.
"Of course."
Ye Lin slowly lowered his Flying Sword and landed before him. Then he took an Identity Token from his robes and held it out.
The man took it, examined it carefully, then returned it to Ye Lin.
"I am Hu Hansan, the sect leader's direct disciple of the Giant Hammer Sect. Senior Brother Ye, please come in."
Hu Hansan bowed to Ye Lin, then gestured through the gate.
"Junior Brother Hu, let's go together."
The two walked side by side into the sect.
"Senior Brother Ye, what do you think? How is my Giant Hammer Sect?"
Hu Hansan suddenly asked. Ye Lin pondered for a moment before replying.
"Not bad. The Giant Hammer Sect is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and the thick iron gate and walls provide a formidable defense. Even a Foundation Establishment Early Stage cultivator would get nowhere trying to force their way in."
"Hahaha, Senior Brother Ye truly has a discerning eye. The walls and iron gates of Golden City were all made by our Giant Hammer Sect. That's why those Evil Cultivators don't dare lay a finger on us."
Hu Hansan laughed heartily, seeming thoroughly pleased with Ye Lin's answer.
"Senior Brother Ye, we're here."
Hu Hansan led Ye Lin into a small room. Inside, a muscular old man with a burly build was pouring tea.
"Greetings, senior."
Ye Lin bowed to the old man before him.
"Mm. Little Hu, go on out. I'd