"You, how did you get up here? I clearly didn't see you!" Tang Long asked in shock.
"Easy, they flew up," Qi Ling said with a smile.
"Impossible! Even if it were flying, it couldn't be this fast!" Tang Long said in disbelief.
"That's even simpler, just jump up!"
"Jump up?" Tang Long glanced back at the height of the mountain. Was it even possible for a human to jump up? Flying up would be more believable.
While Tang Long was pondering this, Tang San and the other two climbed up one after another. Tang Long had no choice but to put aside his doubts for the time being and continue leading the group forward.
Upon reaching the summit, the view suddenly opened up before them. After passing through a lush expanse of vegetation, they arrived at the edge of the mountain, where a thick iron chain connected it to another peak, presumably the second checkpoint.
Tang Long looked at Qi Ling, still not understanding how he had gotten up so quickly. To test Qi Ling, he said nothing again, leaped up, and jumped directly onto the iron chain, swaying as he walked forward.
The other two disciples of the Clear Sky Sect also walked onto the iron chains, and before setting off, they specially gave Qi Ling and Tang San each a safety rope.
Although the iron chain looks very dangerous, it is actually not as difficult as the cliff we just saw; it is just a test of people's courage.
Tang San could even cross a place like the Hell Road, let alone such a small chain. But just as he was about to climb onto the chain, Qi Ling suddenly said, "Hey, Xiao San, I remember you can fly, right? Why don't you fly over?"
Tang San laughed and said, "Their purpose in doing this is simply to test my abilities. If I actually flew over, they would look down on me."
"What kind of talk is that? Why not use your own skills? Isn't flying there more impressive than crawling?" Qi Ling said nonchalantly.
"Forget it, brother, I'll just walk over there."
"Alright then, I'll fly and show you, let them be envious."
As Qi Ling spoke, a cloud of mist suddenly rose from beneath his feet, lifting him up from the ground and sending him flying toward the opposite mountain peak.
This ability comes from the Divine Dragon Leg Bone that Qi Ling obtained: Cloud Soaring! Its effect is quite simple: it grants Qi Ling the ability to fly.
As the saying goes, "Clouds follow the dragon, wind follows the tiger," Cloud Soaring and Mist Riding is an essential skill for the legendary Dragon Clan. If Qi Ling can obtain the other piece of the Divine Dragon Leg Bone, he can gain the other part of the skill, " Mist Riding."
After acquiring the full skill, Qi Ling can not only use Soul Power to fly, but also summon clouds to carry other people with her, making it an extremely convenient means of transportation.
At that moment, Qi Ling leisurely rode on auspicious clouds, flying past Tang Long and saying to him in a very irritating way, "Hey! Buddy, you guys are walking too slowly, I'll wait for you up ahead!"
Tang Long watched Qi Ling float away like a fairy, so astonished he almost dropped his grip on the iron chain! Was it really as Tang San said, that Qi Ling couldn't do anything in this world?
After crossing three hills, the group finally reached their destination. When Tang Long climbed the last hill, Qi Ling was so relaxed that she almost set up a table and started drinking tea.
After passing the trial of the iron chains, we arrived at the gate of the Clear Sky Sect. The huge stone building was like a fortress, with a height of five meters. Although it was undecorated, it exuded an ancient and solid aura.
At the main gate, several disciples were waiting to check the tokens of those entering and leaving the mountain. With Tang Long present this time, Qi Ling wouldn't have to summon the Blood Sea again.
After entering the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Long led the two straight to where the sect leader was. Along the way, there were many members of the Clear Sky Sect who, seeing Qi Ling and Tang San as unfamiliar faces, discussed the two with curiosity.
The three arrived at the innermost room on the second floor. Tang Long took a deep breath, stepped forward, and knocked on the door twice. It was clear that he was very afraid of the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect.
"Sect Master, I've brought Tang San and the others!"
"Come in!" A deep, resonant voice came from inside, bearing a striking resemblance to Tang Hao. It must be Tang Hao's elder brother, Tang Xiao, the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect.
Tang Long then pushed open the door and led the two inside. Tang Yuehua was sitting elegantly on a sofa. She was surprised to see Qi Ling and Tang San walk in together, but said nothing.
The middle-aged man standing behind the desk, about two meters tall, was likely Tang Xiao. Seeing two people walk in behind Tang Long, he frowned and asked, "Which of you is Tang San?"
" Tang San greets the Sect Master!" Tang San stepped forward and bowed to Tang Xiao, his demeanor and etiquette impeccable, a testament to the benefits of his learning over the past year.
Tang Xiao nodded, but then asked Qi Ling, "Since he is Tang San, then who are you?"
Facing Tang San's uncle, Qi Ling naturally couldn't continue his joke about "I am Tang Si," so he stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I am Xiao San's sworn brother. I was entrusted by Uncle Hao to accompany Xiao San to recognize his ancestors."
At this opportune moment, Tang Long handed the Clear Sky Token to Tang Xiao. Upon seeing this token representing Tang Hao, Tang Xiao couldn't help but show a complex expression, as if he were reminiscing and feeling guilty.
But then, Tang Xiao's expression turned serious, and he said to Qi Ling, "So, you're not a member of my Clear Sky Sect anymore? How can a disciple of the Tang family recognize an outsider as his elder brother? Go back to where you came from!"
Qi Ling frowned. He knew this journey wouldn't be smooth sailing, but he hadn't expected the first hurdle to be with Tang San's uncle.
" Tang Xiao, I may not be a member of the Clear Sky Sect, but as for the Xiao San's older brother, I am doing so honorably! What kind of logic is it that you say I am unworthy to be the Xiao San's older brother!"
Tang Xiao snorted coldly and said, "My Clear Sky Sect is not one that just anyone can associate with! If you want to befriend our Clear Sky Sect, you'd better see if you're qualified!"
"Fine! Since Tang Xiao wants to see my qualifications, then go ahead and look! Look however you want, for as long as you want! Just see if I'm qualified or not!"
As Qi Ling spoke, the aura he had been suppressing suddenly surged forth, colliding with Tang Xiao's heavy aura. They were evenly matched, showing a tendency to fight to the death.
Tang Xiao was also taken aback. This kid, who looked no older than Tang San, how could he have such a terrifying aura? Even he, the sect leader, was having trouble dealing with him.
Although the Clear Sky Sect is the number one sect in the world, and its disciples are exceptionally talented, none of them can stand upright in front of him, let alone fight against him. Just who is this kid?