Just now, when Tang Lan experimented with ring explosion, he had his Boundless Sea Soul Seal activated.
So, they had no idea how terrifying he truly was.
Tang Lan smiled and said, "A gentleman's word is his bond."
"Good!" Niu Gao roared, "You don't even need to break my defense. As long as you can make me take half a step back, you win!"
Tang Lan:...
People nowadays... way too confident.
They need to be taught a lesson.
"Let's go, we'll test it outside."
The five of them stepped into the courtyard.
They found that a large crowd of young disciples had already gathered.
"He's out! The Sect Master is out!" Bai Chenxiang said smugly. "See? I wasn't lying to you, right?"
"Is it really Sect Master Tang?"
"Wow! The real Sect Master Tang!"
"Idol!!"
"Sect Master Tang! I'm willing to bear your Titan Giant Ape!!"
The disciples of the Four Single-Attribute Families were just like crazed fans chasing after their celebrity idol.
They were so enthusiastic that they wanted to rush over and throw themselves at him.
This showed just how terrifying Tang Lan's reputation had become across the continent.
However, Yang Wudi and the others felt a bit embarrassed.
Especially Niu Gao.
His Soul Douluo aura burst forth as he reprimanded—
"What kind of discipline is this, shouting like that?"
"Disperse!"
The disciples of the Defense Clan immediately shrank back.
But the other three families? They acted like they didn't see or hear anything.
Who are you?
What gives you the right to order us around?
Especially the Strength Clan—led by Tai Long—who firmly stood their ground.
——We're part of Tang Sect! You, Defense Clan, have no authority over us!
Niu Gao was so furious that his bull eyes widened in anger!
Finally, Tang Lan stepped forward.
"Enough. We have important matters to discuss."
"You all go now. Later, the Tang Sect will host a banquet—everyone can gather then."
As soon as these words were spoken—
The crowd erupted with joy!
"Really?"
"Brat! How dare you question Sect Master Tang?"
"Awesome!!"
"I've fulfilled my ultimate dream—having dinner with Sect Master Tang!"
"If only we could spend the night together too…"
"You shameless vixen! Sect Master Tang is mine!"
Amid the laughter and teasing, they still moved quickly.
In just a few dozen seconds, the previously packed crowd vanished without a trace.
That level of influence…
If Tang Lan simply raised his arm and called out, wouldn't countless clan members blindly follow him?
Niu Gao fell silent.
He stepped into the center of the field and summoned his martial soul—
Armored Giant Rhino!
A massive, heavily built rhino materialized.
"Martial Soul Possession!"
Niu Gao's already burly figure expanded rapidly. His skin instantly darkened to black, covered in thick layers of keratin.
His voice rumbled deeply, "Sect Master Tang, please make your move!"
Tang Lan stepped forward, smiling.
His first step—golden light erupted!
Indestructible Vajra Body!
Already far stronger than his peers, his aura surged tenfold, exuding the overwhelming pressure of a Seven-Ring Soul Sage.
Even Titan and the other elders stared in stunned disbelief.
"Old Orangutan," Yang Wudi said strangely, "What level is our Sect Master now?"
"Last time I saw him, he was a Five-Ring Soul King, right?" Titan scratched his head. "How is he releasing the aura of a Seven-Ring Soul Sage?"
Could he have already reached level 70?!
No!
Impossible!
Before they could even guess further—
Tang Lan released his Life Martial Soul—Blue Silver Emperor!
Six blood-red soul rings emerged.
Yang Wudi and the other elders' eyes turned so red they nearly bled purple!
One hundred thousand-year soul rings!!!
F*cking SIX one hundred thousand-year soul rings!!!
"L-Lao Bai Niao!!" Yang Wudi stammered, "How old is your grandson again?"
Bai He stood there, mouth agape, his brain struggling to process reality.
Finally, Titan spoke. "The young master is 13 this year."
Then came total silence.
Even setting aside the shock of the hundred-thousand-year soul rings—
A 13-year-old Six-Ring Soul Emperor was already a freaking miracle!!
And as they marveled—
The golden light surrounding Tang Lan retracted and condensed into a dazzling radiance of liquid gold.
Indestructible Vajra Divine Art!
His aura soared once more—
Directly leaping past the Soul Douluo level and breaking into the realm of Titled Douluo!
Even though it was just at the gatekeeper level—
It still left the four elders completely speechless!!
Not…
You.
Me.
Him.
What the hell is this?!
"Zzzzt—"
A flash of lightning streaked across the Thunderflame Haotian Hammer as it fell into Tang Lan's hands.
"Crack—"
The firsthundred-thousand-year soul ring of his Life Martial Soul—Blue Silver Emperor shattered.
A surge of boundless energy poured into the Thunderflame Haotian Hammer, causing its size to instantly expand to twenty meters!
Niu Gao could only stare in horror—
It felt like his great-great-grandmother was calling him over to the afterlife!
Ring Explosion!
Great Sumeru Hammer!!!
A mere Soul Douluo like him—
Why the hell was Tang Lan using such a lethal move?!
"Moo—!!"
Niu Gao's body suddenly expanded, transforming into a towering giant rhino over ten meters tall.
"Giant Rhino True Form!!!"
The sheer pressure forced him to activate his Martial Soul True Body just to barely stay standing.
But then—
"Crack—"
The secondhundred-thousand-year soul ring shattered.
The Thunderflame Haotian Hammer expanded again—this time to forty meters!
The stone slabs beneath the Giant Rhino True Form instantly shattered.
Niu Gao's entire body was forced deep into the ground.
And Tang Lan hadn't even attacked yet.
Niu Gao was already completely broken.
"Enough, enough!" Bai He quickly shouted.
"Yes, Sect Master, the old rhino definitely can't take this!" Yang Wudi chimed in.
"Young Master, if you don't withdraw your divine power soon, my Strength Hall is going to need rebuilding!" Titan groaned in pain.
"Old Rhino, say something!" Bai He called out.
But Niu Gao's response?
Say something?
How the hell was he supposed to talk?!
He was being crushed under a weight like Mount Tai—
If he opened his mouth now, the pressure would instantly flatten him on the spot!
"Whoosh—"
Tang Lan activated his soul bone ability—Reset.
In an instant, all the overwhelming pressure vanished.
It was as if it had never existed in the first place.
"Crash—"
A large portion of the surrounding buildings collapsed, proving that the "atrocity" had indeed occurred.
Niu Gao deactivated his Martial Soul True Body, half-kneeling on the ground like a survivor of catastrophe.
He stared at Tang Lan in shock and fear.
No matter how hard he tried, he just couldn't comprehend—
How did such a young junior unleash such terrifying power?!
Titan and Bai He, on the other hand, were full of satisfaction.
Sure, it was earth-shattering for a Six-Ring Soul Emperor to unleash the power of a Titled Douluo and suppress a Soul Douluo.
But—
If the person doing it was their own Young Master / Grandson—
That was totally acceptable!
"Old Rhino, what are you waiting for?" Yang Wudi scolded. "Hurry up and thank the Sect Master for sparing your life!"
Niu Gao finally snapped out of it.
He bowed deeply.
"Subordinate Niu Gao thanks Sect Master for his mercy!"
"I vow to lead the Defense Clan in joining Tang Sect—
—and never betray it!"
Tang Lan nodded in satisfaction.
He stepped forward and helped Niu Gao up, channeling his Nine Yang Divine Art's internal energy into him, easing his injuries and mental exhaustion.
"Tang Sect now establishes the Defense Hall."
"Its primary role will be handling the sect's defense and all construction-related duties."
"Hall Master Niu, you will continue to serve as its leader."
"Your primary cultivation will be Nine Yang Divine Art, supplemented by Undying Seal Art."
"Near the Star Dou Forest, I've acquired a piece of land."
"I plan to use it to construct a Soul Spirit Research Base."
"I'm leaving this project in your hands, Hall Master Niu."
Niu Gao felt the profound mysteries of Nine Yang Divine Art and Undying Seal Art—
And immediately started nodding like a pecking chicken.
Just these two techniques alone were worth his entire clan's loyalty to Tang Sect!
Especially the Undying Seal Art.
With it, their Armored Giant Rhino defense would surpass even the Diamond Mammoth!
——Attack, defense, endurance—all superior.
——How could they possibly compare?!
[Host has subdued the Agility, Breaking, and Defense Clans, preventing Tang San from establishing his foundation. A small portion of Tang San's fate has been stolen!]
[Reward: "."!]
(End of Chapter)