Affiliated Clans of the Clear Sky Sect

Zhao Wuji said in surprise, "It was him—the patriarch of the Strength Clan, Tai Tan, a clan renowned for its strength."

Seeing the six soul rings appear around Huo Yuhao, Liu Erlong could not help marveling, "This child possesses such strength at such a young age. He truly is a little monster of extraordinary talent."

Dai Mubai asked doubtfully, "Dean, Teacher Erlong, Teacher Zhao, do you think a Soul Emperor can withstand the pressure of a Soul Douluo?"

Flender adjusted his glasses. "Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible. But I have witnessed the power of Huo Yuhao's spiritual strength. Perhaps he really can create a miracle."

Tai Tan began releasing his pressure toward Huo Yuhao, yet Huo Yuhao remained calm and composed, as if the pressure did not exist at all.

Tai Tan continuously increased the pressure, even raising it to the level of a Soul Sage, but Huo Yuhao still did not move in the slightest.

Good kid. His physical strength actually surpasses that of a Soul Sage. I underestimated him before.

Tai Tan was secretly shocked. In an instant, he raised his pressure to the Soul Douluo level.

At that moment, the ground beneath Huo Yuhao's feet shattered with a thunderous crash under the immense pressure. Huo Yuhao calmly stepped sideways and stood firmly on the other side.

Huo Yuhao smiled helplessly. "If this floor breaks again, the dean will settle the score with me."

Tai Tan could only withdraw his pressure helplessly and sigh. "You can still move freely under my pressure. You win. A bet is a bet—I am willing to join the Tang Sect."

Huo Yuhao nodded. "As expected of the patriarch of the Strength Clan. You act decisively. Welcome to the Tang Sect."

The next moment, Flender suddenly flew over using his martial soul. He cleared his throat and said to Tai Tan:

"This is the academy, yet you openly destroyed public property here. Do you think I, the dean, am easy to bully?"

Tang Wulin, who was walking toward Huo Yuhao, was instantly speechless when she heard that.

Come on! Shouldn't you be concerned about Brother Yuhao? You only care about the floor! You really are a complete miser.

Tai Tan immediately apologized to Flender. "I will compensate the academy."

Flender raised his brows slightly, a hint of a smile appearing at the corner of his lips. "There is quite a lot to compensate for: emotional distress fees, construction material fees, construction labor fees, compensation for damaged public property..."

Without another word, Tai Tan wrote Flender an IOU and promised that Tai Long would bring the money over tomorrow.

Flender no longer pursued the matter. He waved his hand, turned, and left.

Huo Yuhao took out the blueprint for the Zhuge Divine Crossbow from his storage ring and handed it to Tai Tan.

"Since you have joined the Tang Sect, would you be willing to help us forge hidden weapons?"

Huo Yuhao asked Tai Tan to find a large forging factory in Heaven Dou City for the Tang Sect, have the smiths there forge Zhuge Divine Crossbows, and let the disciples of the Strength Clan study forging techniques at the factory.

"What a coincidence. The disciples of our Strength Clan happen to specialize in forging. The design of this hidden weapon is indeed ingenious. I will go back and study it carefully," Tai Tan replied.

Huo Yuhao nodded approvingly and continued:

"Just imagine it: if the entire Strength Clan had powerful hidden weapons for protection, would you still fear a large-scale attack from Spirit Hall? Their army cannot possibly consist entirely of high-level soul masters, so possessing hidden weapons can at least reduce the severity of casualties."

Huo Yuhao's words, along with the demonstration of the hidden weapons' lethality, greatly broadened Tai Tan's horizons. After some consideration, Tai Tan nodded and agreed to Huo Yuhao's suggestion.

After listening to Huo Yuhao explain the reasons for establishing the Tang Sect and its purpose, Tai Tan patted his chest.

"I have decided. From now on, everyone in the Strength Clan will be disciples of the Tang Sect, and the territory of the Strength Clan will be the territory of the Tang Sect."

Huo Yuhao smiled slightly. "Then, Senior, do you have any close friends from other sects? I would like to persuade them to join the Tang Sect as well."

"This would not only strengthen the Tang Sect, but also increase the strength of the other sects. Only by uniting can we have the ability to resist Spirit Hall together."

Tai Tan laughed. "I do know a few old fellows. However, if you want to persuade them, you will have to make the trip yourself and show them your strength. Those old fellows are all extremely stubborn."

Huo Yuhao clasped his hands in salute. "Then I will trouble you to lead the way when the time comes, Senior. I believe my strength can withstand these tests."

Tai Tan nodded. "Good, then it is settled. I still need to arrange a few things tomorrow. We will set out together the morning after tomorrow."

With that, Tai Tan bade them farewell and left, with Tai Long and Tai Nuo following after him.

Tang Wulin praised him, "Brother Yuhao, you are amazing. You made the Tang Sect grow so quickly."

Huo Yuhao smiled faintly. "You could do it too."

Hu Liena suddenly gave a seductive smile. "Master, you really are amazing. You actually managed to withstand the might of a Soul Douluo."

Huo Yuhao raised his brows. "You really are calling me Master now. I am not that old."

At that moment, Xie Yue covered his mouth at the side, trying to hold back his laughter, but he ultimately could not help laughing aloud.

Dai Mubai and the others also walked over, all of them looking curious.

Ning Rongrong asked in confusion, "Yuhao, how did you endure the pressure of a Soul Douluo?"

Even Zhu Zhuqing wore a curious expression. Like the others, she widened her eyes and stared at Huo Yuhao, waiting for his answer.

Hu Liena and Xie Yue knew the answer, so Hu Liena could not help stepping forward to answer, but Huo Yuhao stopped her in time.

Everyone saw Huo Yuhao smiling mysteriously.

"Wait until I return from this trip with Senior Tai Tan and finish dealing with everything. Then I will tell you. I will give you all a surprise, so for now, it will remain a secret."

Tang Wulin raised her brows. "If you say it now, then it would not be a surprise anymore."

Oscar said helplessly, "Then we will definitely have to wait for a while."

Ma Hongjun rubbed his empty stomach. "Forget it, eating is more important right now."

Dai Mubai laughed. "Fatty is right. You need to eat your fill to have the strength to cultivate."

Ning Rongrong nodded, then turned to Zhu Zhuqing. "Seventh Sister, let's go eat together."

Thus, everyone went to the academy cafeteria and chatted and laughed as they ate dinner together.

The next day, Tai Long delivered the compensation money to Flender as promised.

The following day, Huo Yuhao brought Tang Wulin along as they boarded a carriage with Tai Tan and set out for Dragonrise City in the Star Luo Empire.

Inside the carriage.

Huo Yuhao said to Tai Tan, "To be honest, after we finish this matter, I would also like to visit Gengxin City. I still have many types of hidden weapons that need to be made, but the materials are extremely scarce. I heard that Gengxin City has a great variety of metals, so I plan to make a trip there afterward."

Tai Tan laughed. "I never expected the sect master to know so much despite being so young. I truly admire you."

Huo Yuhao scratched his head. "You flatter me. Oh, right, I am not the sect master of the Tang Sect. Although I am currently working to establish it, in truth, I am only helping someone."

Tai Tan asked in surprise, "Who exactly is that person, to make you do so much for him?"

Tang Wulin smiled. "He is a good friend who grew up playing with Brother Yuhao and me."