In the small courtyard, the powers stood clearly divided.
The Sect Master, Elders, and deacons of the Hao Tian Clan stood in neat and orderly rows.
They exerted an oppressive presence on the three opposing clan leaders and the Bai Family clan members.
Even though the people of the Hao Tian Clan did nothing, the others barely dared to breathe, finding it difficult to even draw breath.
Yang Wudi couldn't stand the suffocating atmosphere anymore.
Once again, he asked tentatively:
"Sect Master Tang, I wonder what brings you here."
"No need to ask, it's none of your business, just stand aside."
Tang Xiao glanced at him.
With Tang Xiao's current cultivation level and status, especially since the Ancestor's return, he felt it beneath him to bother with a Soul Douluo like Yang Wudi.
Yang Wudi paused, stunned.
If it had nothing to do with them, then they weren't there to hold them to account?
He first breathed a sigh of relief.
Then his nerves tensed up again.
If they weren't there for them, then they must be there to trouble Sect Master Luo.
Now that the clan leaders of the four great families and Luo Yu had tied their fates together, if the Hao Tian Clan targeted Luo Yu, then they would also have to face the onslaught from the Hao Tian Clan directly.
As for sitting on the hill watching the tigers fight or taking their clans and running away, Yang Wudi had never considered that.
While their four great families might not be among the top powers in Soul Land, they valued loyalty and righteousness.
Since they had decided to ally with Luo Yu, they naturally wouldn't choose to betray him.
Otherwise, wouldn't they become turncoats?
The abandonment by the Hao Tian Clan years ago was a thorn in their hearts, a grievance they had always harbored.
Having tasted abandonment, how could they turn around and betray and forsake others?
Bai Chenxiang stood to the side, today clad in a youthful, floral short skirt that revealed her ivory-like snow-white legs. Her calves partially covered by short white socks, she wore a pair of small white shoes. Her twin ponytails and light makeup enhanced her dazzling beauty.
The lines of her abdominals were enticingly visible.
This was an outfit she made an effort to put together after getting up early today.
It was not in her nature to be flirtatious or heavily made up; instead, this pure and youthful style suited her best.
Originally, she got up early in high spirits, preparing to give her beloved a surprise.
But the sudden arrival of the Hao Tian Clan furrowed her brows with worry, and her beautiful eyes shimmered with concern.
Worrying about her clan members, worrying about her lover's safety.
"Tsk, that's quite the commotion."
At that moment, an easygoing yet magnetic male voice came from inside the hall, along with footsteps.
A dashing young man stepped out, wearing golden boots and a sumptuous silk robe with a jade-colored sash around the waist. His black hair stood up, swaying in the wind.
His black eyes were deep, as if containing the stars of the zodiac, and his mischievous smile was tinged with nonchalance.
"Brother Yu!"
Bai Chenxiang quickly moved to Luo Yu's side, whispering urgently:
"Be careful."
"The Hao Tian Clan has come in full force; they're clearly here to make trouble for you."
The three clan leaders clearly took note of the change in the Hao Tian Clan members' demeanor the moment Luo Yu appeared.
"Just as I thought, these people are targeting Sect Master Luo," Yang Wudi confirmed in his mind, gritting his teeth.
He swiftly moved to Luo Yu's side and said with a bow and all seriousness:
"Sect Master, although our Break Clan is weak compared to the Hao Tian Clan, now that we have pledged our allegiance to you, we will stand with you no matter what."
"My Control Clan also honors its words. We will follow you through life and death," Niu Gao stepped forward to declare.
Titan stated in a buzzing voice: "I, uh… the Power Clan feels the same."
Bai Chenxiang took Luo Yu's hand and said resolutely: "And my Min Clan will live or die alongside you."
Bai He, who was standing behind them, had already opened his mouth to speak, but his granddaughter had already said it all.
However, seeing his granddaughter holding Luo Yu's hand, the old man's eyes widened.
Even the sense of crisis from being targeted by the Hao Tian Clan faded somewhat.
This…
This damn…
When did this guy win over his granddaughter?
How come he, as her grandfather, knew nothing about it?
Hiss—
Luo Yu saw the tense expressions on the faces of the clan leaders and chuckled lightly.
"Why panic?"
"Relax, with the Sect Master here, there will be no surprises."
Yang Wudi's mouth twitched as he whispered:
"Sect Master… Your… Your courage is truly astonishing."
"The Hao Tian Clan obviously came out in full force this time, it looks like they won't rest until they've avenged their shame on us."
"And you must absolutely not take this lightly, the Ancestor of the Hao Tian Clan has come, and right now, we don't know where he's hiding."
"Boom!"
It seemed like a response, maybe a coincidence, when a fierce streak of light suddenly cut across the sky.
The very colors of heaven and earth seemed to change, as a bloodthirsty aura filled the sky.
That was the figure of an elder, speeding fiercely through the air.
Like a meteor, the elder crashed down into the courtyard, causing the entire Bai Family Clan's buildings to shake.
On closer inspection, the people saw that beside the elder was a breathtakingly beautiful woman in palace attire, with a figure as luscious as a ripe peach, curvy and sensually attractive.
"Hao Tian Ancestor..."
Yang Wudi and the others turned pale when they felt the elder's aura, deep as an abyss.
It frightened them immensely.
They thought that Tang Xiao, strong enough to be above a Hyper Douluo, was already formidable, but the presence of this Hao Tian Ancestor was beyond their ability to fathom.
They simply could not detect the limits of his strength.
"Sect.. Sect Master..."
Clan Leader Niu Gao's face turned the color of grape juice as he trembled and moved closer to Luo Yu.
"Maybe we should look for an opportunity to retreat."
"After all, as long as we keep the green hills alive, we won't fear running out of firewood, let's avoid their sharp edge for the moment."
"We can come back for revenge once your strength has fully matured."
Luo Yu patted Bai Chenxiang's little hand, signaling her to let go, and then stepped forward.
Even though it was just a momentary action, the beautiful woman in palace attire saw it.
Her gaze wasn't much on Luo Yu, but rather hostility was directed toward the pure twin ponytail girl with white stockings and beautiful legs.
Luo Yu stepped forward, facing Tang Chen with his terrifying and overwhelming presence.
As well as the Sect Master, Elders, deacons, and a host of other powerful upper echelons of the Hao Tian Clan.
The scene went quiet for a moment.
The clan leaders of the four major families were secretly lamenting, their bodies tense, ready to strike at any moment.
"Alas, today is destined for a pitched battle; I fear it'll be difficult to emerge unscathed."
"Screw it, I've been harboring resentment for so many years after being abandoned by the Hao Tian Clan. If today I could fight alongside Sect Master Luo, I would consider my wish fulfilled."
Clan Leader Niu Gao, trembling, seemed unsure whether he was excited or scared.
Titan spoke gravely and seriously:
"With bad intentions, the Hao Tian Ancestor's strength is unrivaled in this world, and today, most likely, our luck is thin."
At this time, Luo Yu surveyed the entire scene.
He nodded.
"Everyone's here?"
Tang Chen spoke seriously, "Everyone's here."
This scene baffled the four major family clan leaders, Bai Chenxiang, and the Bai Family clan members.
What kind of secret signal was this?
Did their Sect Master know the Hao Tian Ancestor?
Yang Wudi breathed a sigh of relief, "Sect Master, had you said earlier that you know the Hao Tian Ancestor, we could still have a chance to sit down and talk with them properly."
"Indeed, I know him."
Luo Yu turned his head to reply, then looked back at the people of the Hao Tian Clan.
"Since everyone's here."
"Then kneel."
The four major family clan leaders were initially stunned, then their scalps tingled, almost frightened out of their wits.
What was their Sect Master talking about?
Kneel?
Telling whom to kneel?
Telling that group of big shots opposite us to kneel, telling the Hao Tian Ancestor to kneel?
Before they could recover from their shock, a thudding sound was heard.
Under the lead of the Hao Tian Ancestor, the entire upper echelon of the Hao Tian Clan knelt down neatly and uniformly before Luo Yu.
"Tang Chen, leading the Hao Tian Clan, submits to Master Luo Yu!"
Tang Chen's robust and forceful voice spread far and wide, causing the ears of the clan leaders of the four major families to tremble.
In that moment, the clan leaders were dumbstruck, their mouths wide open as if they could swallow a whole watermelon.
"What..."
"What the hell!"
"What the hell??!!"