Hearing this, a happy smile appeared on Tang Yuehua's face. She gently leaned her head against Chu Chengzhou's shoulder and said: "Well, it's been quite some time since I last returned. Let's go down!"
Due to inconvenient communication, Tang Yuehua hadn't notified her eldest brother Tang Xiao in advance that her brother-in-law Chu Chengzhou and her eldest nephew Tang San would be coming back. But she was certain that her eldest brother Tang Xiao would definitely be very happy.
Chu Chengzhou nodded slightly and had Xiao Guang descend toward the Hao Tian Sect residence below.
The massive stone buildings resembled a fortress, with the main gate standing five meters tall. Although it couldn't compare to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's magnificent splendor, this all-stone construction appeared exceptionally solid and sturdy.
Above the main gate, three large characters carved in stone exuded powerful force, carrying a majestic and righteous aura that could rival the surrounding mountains—Hao Tian Sect.
At the main gate stood two young men dressed in gray robes.
Seeing a majestic giant dragon silently flying in from the distance, the two gatekeepers were almost scared out of their wits.
Although they couldn't sense a powerful aura from this dragon, heaven be pitied—they were merely Soul Kings. How could they possibly be opponents for a dragon spirit beast of this size?
They probably wouldn't even last long enough for the sect master and elders to come to their rescue.
Fortunately, the next second they saw three figures standing on the dragon's back, one of whom they recognized, immediately relieving their panic.
"Greetings, Aunt Yuehua!"
After Chu Chengzhou's three-person group landed not far away and the giant dragon's figure disappeared, the two young men hurried forward to bow respectfully.
Clearly, from how the two addressed Tang Yuehua, they were third-generation disciples of the current Hao Tian Sect, same generation as Tang San.
"No need for formalities~"
Tang Yuehua waved her hand.
"Aunt Yuehua, who are these two?"
One young man looked at Chu Chengzhou and Tang San.
"This is your uncle by marriage, and this is your cousin brother. As for other matters, don't ask too much. I'll take them to see my eldest brother first."
After a simple introduction, Tang Yuehua led Chu Chengzhou and Tang San through the main gate.
It wasn't that Tang Yuehua didn't want to introduce Chu Chengzhou more thoroughly—it was just somewhat embarrassing. After all, in the eyes of these younger generations, she was an older woman eating young grass.
As for her eldest nephew Tang San—there was no need for detailed introduction for now. They would talk about it after recognizing their ancestors.
Gate disciples: "."
Uncle by marriage? He looks younger than we are. Good heavens, Aunt Yuehua is eating young grass?
The two looked at each other, seeing astonishment in each other's eyes.
"Brother Bao, that cousin brother..."
Tang Ying glanced at the departing Tang Yuehua trio, then turned to Tang Bao.
"What nonsense are you thinking! He's a cousin brother, not a maternal cousin brother! Besides, the ages don't match either!"
Knowing what Tang Ying wanted to say, Tang Bao replied without interest.
Tang Ying suddenly understood: "You're right! But... doesn't our Hao Tian Sect have a rule that non-direct disciples cannot enter the fortress?"
Tang Bao curled his lips: "Go tell that to Aunt Yuehua. What are you telling me for?"
Are you joking? Although Aunt Yuehua wasn't a soul master, she was the Hao Tian Sect's princess, the direct granddaughter of ancestor Tang Chen, and the direct sister of sect master Tang Xiao. Who would dare to stop her? Are you stupid, Tang Ying?
After entering the Hao Tian Sect residence's main gate, they first arrived at a spacious courtyard. Behind the courtyard stood the tall stone fortress.
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The Hao Tian Sect's architecture didn't have even the slightest hint of luxury, but it couldn't be called simple either. The overall greatest characteristic was just two words: solid and heavy.
Led by Tang Yuehua, the three walked into the Hao Tian Fortress, passed through the wide hall, climbed the inner staircase to the second floor, and stopped at an arched door at the innermost part of the second floor.
Tang Yuehua raised her hand and lightly knocked twice on the door, calling out: "Eldest brother, I'm back!"
The next moment, Chu Chengzhou sensed a wave of spiritual power sweeping past, then a deep, resonant voice sounded from inside the room: "Come in."
Tang Yuehua pushed open the door, and the three walked in.
This was a stone room of over one hundred square meters. The furnishings were simple—a wide desk, bookshelves covering two walls, and two long sofas.
There was no one else in the room, only a burly figure standing by the window, facing them directly.
Tang Xiao was over two meters tall, with a tiger-like back and bear-like waist, resembling a small giant. He wore simple gray robes, his face chiseled like it had been carved with a knife and axe. He looked seven-tenths similar to Tang Hao. Judging from the soul power aura he emitted, Tang Xiao's soul power level wasn't low—he had already cultivated to Level 96 Titled Douluo.
After the three entered the room, Tang Xiao only glanced at Tang Yuehua before his gaze fell on the white-robed, blue-haired Tang San. As for Chu Chengzhou? Hmm, he was temporarily ignored.
"So similar, truly too similar... third sister..."
Tang Xiao murmured, seemingly lost in some memories.
Chu Chengzhou: "."
Speaking of the relationship between these three Tang siblings... it seemed somewhat complicated?
The second brother Tang Hao's wife was the human-form spirit beast Blue Silver Emperor. Thanks to his wife sacrificing herself for him, his soul power became boundless, forging the fame of the current generation's Hao Tian Douluo.
The eldest brother Tang Xiao was infatuated with his sister-in-law, never marrying for life. The third sister Tang Yuehua had a mutated martial soul—if not for Chu Chengzhou's correction, she would certainly have spent her life alone.
Suddenly, Tang Xiao's gaze changed. His bright, sharp eyes blazed like torches, staring intently at Tang San. A magnificent, vast, completely unmasked arrogant aura was released. Immense pressure immediately enveloped Tang San as he deliberately asked in a loud voice: "Speak! Who are you?!"
"Eldest brother, what are you doing?"
Seeing this, Tang Yuehua showed displeasure on her face. Pale pink Wishful Domain blossomed around her body, canceling out this terrifying soul power pressure for her eldest nephew Tang San.
Although Tang Yuehua's strength couldn't compare to Tang Xiao's, she was using domain power, while Tang Xiao was only releasing his own soul power pressure—and not even at full strength.
"Hmm?"
Tang Xiao's eyes widened in disbelief.
If he remembered correctly, his younger sister was just a Level 9 Soul Trainee, a small nobody. Although she had a domain, it shouldn't be able to cancel out the soul power pressure he released, right? And the color of her domain seemed different too?
"Auntie~"
At this moment, Tang San called out to Tang Yuehua, shaking his head slightly.
Seeing this, Tang Yuehua understood her eldest nephew's meaning. She glared at her eldest brother Tang Xiao and withdrew her Wishful Domain power.
The immense pressure came crashing down again, but the expression on Tang San's brow didn't change much. His feet subtly formed a T-stance, his waist straight as a rod.
"Tang San, pays respects to the sect master!"
Then, Tang San bent his knees. Faint blue and white light appeared on his skin surface. With a "thud," he knelt on the ground and bowed toward Tang Xiao.
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