Defense Clan and Speed Clan
Upon hearing this, Tai Tan snorted coldly, "Old goat, aren't you afraid of biting off more than you can chew?"
He glanced at Dai Mubai, a hint of disdain in his eyes. "He's just a greenhorn, does he deserve such praise?"
Yang Wudi ignored Tai Tan's questioning and did not rush to refute it. He simply said slowly, "As I just said, the Breaking Clan has decided to join the Third Prince's ranks."
"Old Rhino, Old White Bird, Old Gorilla, I invite you to join me on this journey. Trust my judgment, Yang Wudi. Let our four clans—Strength, Destruction, Defense, and Agility—join forces once more today. What do you say?"
Niu Gao and Yang Wudi were the closest of friends, and they had already discussed the matter beforehand. Upon hearing this, he grinned and said, "Since the old goat has made his decision, what else can I, the Old Rhino, say? The Defense Clan is willing to lend a helping hand to His Third Prince."
The Bai He slowly spoke, "Since Third Prince the Old Rhino and the old goat value His Highness so highly, I naturally have no reason to refuse. Our Speed Clan has benefited greatly from the old goat's care over the years, and now that we have this opportunity, we should accompany him."
Of the four clans, the Defense Clan has construction skills, the Breaking Clan relies on alchemy, and the Strength Clan relies on blacksmithing. Only the Speed Clan has no means of making a living and has relied on the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan, who live in the Star Luo Empire, for support all these years. Now that Yang Wudi has invited them and Niu Gao has also joined, Bai He naturally has nothing to say.
As a result, Three Clans of the four races have expressed their opinions, while the Tai Tan, the Strength Clan, have remained silent and have yet to make a statement.
All eyes were on him, and the atmosphere became slightly heavy for a moment.
Yang Wudi asked, "Old Gorilla, now you're the only one left. What do you say?"
"Isn't this a bit too hasty?" Tai Tan said in a deep voice. "The lives and futures of thousands of people from four races are not a game. You're going to stake your entire race on this with just a few words? Do you really think so highly of him?"
Yang Wudi nodded and said firmly, "Old Gorilla, I am not lying. His Highness the Third Prince is not yet sixteen years old, but he has already broken through to the Soul King."
"What did you say?" Tai Tan looked at him in disbelief. "Old Goat, do you know what you're saying? Soul King under sixteen? How is that possible?"
Niu Gao and Bai He exchanged a glance upon hearing this, their faces filled with shock.
Dai Mubai smiled and said, "Senior Yang, you flatter me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he immediately summoned his Martial Soul and Soul Ring.
As the light swirled, five Soul Ring— yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black—rose one after another from beneath Dai Mubai's feet.
A complete overview of the Soul King- level Soul Ring Configuration!
"Indeed... the Soul King." Bai He murmured softly.
Yang Wudi continued, "I had a sparring session with His Third Prince the other day, and to be honest, I didn't gain any advantage."
Tai Tan frowned slightly, but still waved his hand dismissively. "Old Goat, I think you've gone mad from all that alchemy these past few years. A Soul Douluo can't even defeat a Soul King? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"
He abruptly changed the subject, his expression becoming serious. "Fine! Even if he's exceptionally talented, so what? I, Tai Tan, have come today to invite my three brothers to Heaven Dou City to discuss important matters!"
"To be honest, I have found the master's son! That child's talent is unparalleled on the continent, and he is currently studying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I have come here to invite the three of you to accompany me to Heaven Dou City to serve the Young Master and rebuild our former glory!"
The atmosphere in the hall changed completely the moment Tai Tan finished speaking.
Niu Gao's face instantly darkened, his tone filled with resentment. "Old Gorilla! What do you mean by that? How can you still be so hung up on the Clear Sky Sect?! Hasn't the Clear Sky Sect harmed us enough?!"
Tai Tan remained extremely stubborn, retorting, "The Clear Sky Sect is the Clear Sky Sect, and my master is my master; the two cannot be confused! Throughout my life, I, Tai Tan, have been a loyal subject who serves only one master. Since I followed my master back then, I will be his servant for life, with absolutely no disloyalty!"
Dai Mubai, who was standing to the side, watched the whole thing unfold, secretly sneering to himself, but remained silent.
He already knew that Tai Tan was stubborn and had never had any expectations of the Strength Clan from the beginning, so he naturally didn't want to waste his breath. He just didn't know how Tang San had gotten involved with the Strength Clan.
Niu Gao was so angry that he glared and was about to say something more when Yang Wudi raised his hand to stop him.
"Alright, alright, enough said." Yang Wudi sighed. "Old Gorilla, everyone has their own ambitions, and we will never force anyone. However, my Breaking Clan has no desire to have any further involvement with the Clear Sky Sect under any circumstances."
Tai Tan then turned to the Bai He: "Old White Bird, what about you? Don't forget, your master is your own nephew."
The Bai He fell silent, its eyes flickering, clearly struggling internally.
Before Bai He could speak, Niu Gao retorted first, his tone sarcastic. "So what if he's a nephew? In recent years, the Speed Clan has been struggling, being ostracized and suppressed everywhere. Has the Clear Sky Sect ever offered them even a single helping hand?"
Upon hearing this, Bai He raised his head and looked at Tai Tan: "Old Gorilla, there are limits to loyalty and gratitude. Although my Speed Clan and Tang Hao are related by blood, if it weren't for the repeated assistance from the old goat and the Old Rhino over the years, my Speed Clan would have been wiped out long ago. How could I be ungrateful? My Speed Clan is willing to join forces with the Po and Yu clans to help His Third Prince!"
Tai Tan's face darkened completely, his expression turned icy, and his tone was resolute. "Fine! Very well! Since that's the case, then there's nothing more to say. From today onwards, we'll go our separate ways and disperse! There's no need to hold these gatherings of the four races anymore."
Before he finished speaking, Tai Tan walked outside.
Tai Long hurried along, keeping pace with Tai Tan.
Yang Wudi's expression changed, and he said urgently, "Old Gorilla, what do you mean? Even if we don't work together anymore, are you going to sever our decades-long brotherhood of life and death?"
Tai Tan simply waved his hand. "You're supporting Star Luo Empire, while I'm in Heaven Dou. Too much contact will only arouse suspicion. Never mind, never mind..."
Having said that, Tai Tan said no more and strode away.
Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He hurriedly chased after them to the door, all feeling helpless but unable to stop them. They could only watch helplessly as the two left.
After a long silence, Niu Gao sighed and said, "Let him be. That Old Gorilla has been stubborn and opinionated his whole life, only believing in his own flawed logic."
Yang Wudi's voice was low and deep. "I hope... he won't regret his choice today."
Dai Mubai stood in the hall, his expression calm, his heart undisturbed.
But... Tang San did indeed go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, Bai He returned to the hall.
Dai Mubai smiled slightly and said, "The three seniors need not take it to heart. Everyone has their own ambitions. Senior Tai Tan has his own path to walk, and we respect that."
Niu Gao stepped forward to Dai Mubai and solemnly cupped his hands, saying, "Niu Gao, Clan Leader of the Defense Clan, Martial Soul Plate-armored Giant Rhinoceros, Level 82 Defense System Battle Soul Douluo, greets Your Third Prince."
Bai He followed closely behind. "Bai He, Clan Leader of the Speed Clan, with the Martial Soul Sharp-tailed Swift, and an 81-level pure agility-type Battle Soul Douluo, greets Your Third Prince."
Dai Mubai immediately returned the greeting. "Thank you for your trust, both Clan Leader. It is truly an honor for this Clan Leader to have your assistance."