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"Second Elder, the Hao Tian Sect has four generations of disciples. Why not let the third-generation disciples of the same generation as Xiao San test his abilities?"
"If Xiao San can withstand the test, it's likely the third-generation disciples will accept him."
"As for you first-generation elders and second-generation disciples, this is simple—let Yuehua, as his aunt, accept the test on Xiao San's behalf."
Chu Chengzhou said with a smile to Tang Bo.
Regarding the matter of recognizing ancestors and returning to the clan, those who could help Tang San were only his father Tang Hao, his uncle Tang Xiao, and his aunt Tang Yuehua and himself as uncle-in-law.
But Tang Hao was the sect's criminal—he couldn't act, otherwise it would likely end with a giant hammer flipping over the entire Hao Tian Sect.
And Tang Xiao was the Hao Tian Sect's sect master. As the leader of the sect, he needed to be fair and impartial—he couldn't favor his nephew.
Earlier, Chu Chengzhou had planned to personally stand up for his eldest nephew Tang San, but on second thought, he realized he wasn't really suitable to act—it was better to let Tang Yuehua handle it.
After all, compared to Tang Yuehua, he truly was just an outsider to the Hao Tian Sect.
Moreover, on his first visit to the in-laws' home, beating up the bride's relatives wouldn't sound good.
And on this continent where strength was supreme, if Tang San could suppress his same-generation third-generation disciples, and Tang Yuehua—as Tang San's biological aunt—could suppress her same-generation second-generation disciples and the elder first-generation elders, then no one would have any objections to the matter of recognizing ancestors and returning to the clan.
Earlier, Tang Yuehua had mentioned the Hao Tian Sect's situation to him. The third-generation disciples' soul power levels were all below Level 60. Among fifth-ring Soul Kings, Chu Chengzhou didn't believe any of the Hao Tian Sect's third-generation disciples could defeat Tang San.
In fact, not to mention below Level 60—even against sixth-ring Soul Emperors, Chu Chengzhou had complete confidence in Tang San.
Setting aside how his eldest nephew conducted himself as a person, he had to admit Tang San's strength was quite good. Even without using those shady hidden weapons, challenging opponents beyond his level wasn't difficult.
As for the first-generation elders and second-generation disciples—with Tang Yuehua's current Level 84 Soul Douluo soul power level, eight hundred-thousand-year soul rings and six hundred-thousand-year soul bones providing a strong foundation, and relying on as many as twelve various hundred-thousand-year soul bone skills—defeating opponents whose levels were at most Level 94 Titled Douluos wouldn't be stressful at all.
'Yuehua?'
As soon as Chu Chengzhou finished speaking, the five elders all looked at Tang Yuehua with shocked expressions.
If they remembered correctly, their niece had always been a nobody due to her martial soul's malignant mutation, with only a Level 9 Soul Trainee's soul power level, right?
No—that couldn't be. Chu Chengzhou wasn't an idiot. Anyone with a functioning brain wouldn't have a Level 9 Soul Trainee challenge a Titled Douluo. There must be some backing for this!
"Niece Yuehua, you broke through your martial soul's limitations?"
After thinking for a moment, Tang Bo asked Tang Yuehua somewhat uncertainly.
"Correct!"
Tang Yuehua nodded proudly.
To be wealthy but not return to one's hometown is like walking in brocade at night. After being a waste for so many years, now having brilliantly transformed into a genius powerhouse—even with Tang Yuehua's temperament, she couldn't help but feel a stirring in her heart.
At an age over forty, with Level 84 soul power—who dared call her a waste?!
One must understand, her second brother Tang Hao, who was famous in the mainland soul master world, had only advanced to ninth-ring Titled Douluo at the age of forty-four, later being hailed as the continent's youngest Titled Douluo.
It could be said that most Titled Douluos on the continent at her age had soul power levels that still couldn't compare to hers! Let alone the crushing gap in soul rings and soul bones.
"Yuehua, did your Wishful Ring transform into an assault-type martial soul? What's your soul power level now?"
Upon suddenly hearing that his younger sister had broken through her martial soul's limitations, Tang Xiao asked excitedly.
Although Tang Xiao didn't understand much, he knew one thing—martial souls that naturally came with innate domains were definitely extremely powerful martial souls.
It was just unknown how it compared to the Six-Winged Angel martial soul inherited by the Spirit Hall's Angel family, which also naturally awakened with an innate domain.
"Eldest brother, you'll know when the time comes."
Tang Yuehua smiled but didn't say more.
Great-auntie didn't rely on martial souls and soul skills for fighting—her true strength lay entirely in her soul bone skills.
Under the bombardment of several hundred-thousand-year assault-type soul skills, ordinary Titled Douluos couldn't withstand it.
Tang Yuehua: Even fighting beyond my level, without using my martial soul, I, Tang Yuehua, can still single-handedly defeat Titled Douluos!
"Elders, what do you think of my previous proposal?"
Chu Chengzhou asked the five elders.
The five exchanged glances, then Tang Bo nodded and said: "We'll follow nephew-in-law's suggestion!"
Just as Chu Chengzhou had said earlier—on this continent, strength was supreme.
Tang San looked under twenty years old. If he could surpass the third-generation chief disciple—who was over ten years older than him—in strength, such a genius would likely be able to lead the Hao Tian Sect to restore its former glory in the future.
Compared to restoring the Hao Tian Sect's glory, their prejudice and hatred toward the Tang Hao father-son pair weren't insurmountable.
After all, ultimately, Tang Hao killing Qian Xunji back then was a forced move. And the reason they blamed Tang Hao for this matter was simply because the Spirit Hall was too powerful and the Hao Tian Sect wasn't a match—they just needed someone to blame to vent their frustrations.
Similarly, although being defeated by a junior who had once been a super waste would undoubtedly be embarrassing, the five actually hoped Tang Yuehua could defeat them—because this would mean the Hao Tian Sect would gain another true powerhouse.
Anyway, they had already endured the humiliation of being forced to seal their mountain and retreat from the world by the Spirit Hall—how could they care about this little bit of face?
"Xiao San, do your best!"
Seeing this, Chu Chengzhou nodded approvingly, patted Tang San's shoulder, and said.
"Yes, uncle-in-law!"
Encouraged, Tang San immediately responded loudly.
Tang San: Okay uncle-in-law, yes uncle-in-law, no problem uncle-in-law!
Hearing this, Chu Chengzhou couldn't help but be stunned—his eldest nephew was willing to call him uncle-in-law? Tsk, this was truly rare!
"Not bad, not bad, Xiao San, your uncle-in-law believes in you!"
Chu Chengzhou felt deeply gratified, patting Tang San's shoulder heavily again. In his heart, he couldn't help but find his eldest nephew increasingly agreeable.
But it made sense—Tang San stealing Tang Sect secret manuals in his previous life, though improper, had jumped off a cliff to prove his determination without knowing he could transmigrate. This showed he wasn't truly evil.
In this life, having grown up in a mountain village since childhood, after martial soul awakening he received his aunt Tang Yuehua's good guidance. Unlike the original story where he first followed the shameless Yu Xiaogang and later mixed with Dai Mubai and others who led him astray, his character was immeasurably better than in the original story—he hadn't become the infamous Tang Buddha.
Hmm? Guiding Tang Buddha to become 'Tang Bodhisattva' seemed even more satisfying?
Unfortunately, this was an eldest nephew, not an eldest niece. Otherwise...
He didn't know and hadn't seen what Tang San was like before his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline awakening, but after awakening the Blue Silver Emperor bloodline, Tang San's appearance was actually quite good!
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