Douro Continent

Chapter 487 Roaring Sky Douluo (Part 1)

The gray-clad man who had already reached the shore possessed terrifying arm strength. Even if he only carried half of the thousand-meter-long iron chain, its weight would still be astonishing, let alone the three living people it was carrying. Yet, in his hands, it was as light as a feather, and the iron chain rapidly carried the three of them upwards.

Finally reaching the mountaintop, Tang Sandao felt nothing, but the two gray-clad men he had rescued were deathly pale.

Having struggled on the edge of life and death, no one would feel good in that situation.

The gray-clad man at the head of the group breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze fixed on the still calm and elegant Tang San, before suddenly throwing a punch at his shoulder.

Tang San's shoulder twitched slightly before he stopped, not bothering to defend himself, because he clearly sensed that the gray-clad man's punch was not malicious.

With a soft thud, a fist landed on Tang San's shoulder. The gray-clad leader laughed heartily, "Good brother, thanks a lot."

Tang San said with a wry smile, "Big brother, could you be a little gentler next time? Your punches are really heavy!"

The man in gray patted Tang San's shoulder forcefully. "Don't give me that. It's clearly your bones that are making my hand ache. I really don't know how you trained. My name is Tang Long. You didn't call me 'Big Brother' wrong. I'm the oldest among our generation. These two are Tang Tian and Tang Yu, both of us direct brothers. This time, you saved their lives."

Tang Tian and Tang Yu were already filled with gratitude. They nodded to Tang San, and Tang Tian said, "Brother, we can't thank you enough."

Tang San said sternly, "We're all brothers, why say such things? If it were up to you, you would have saved me too, wouldn't you?"

Tang Yu said with a bitter face, "We need to have that ability too! I heard you have twin martial souls. Was that your main martial soul, Blue Silver Grass, just now?"

Tang San nodded.

Tang Long laughed, "After hearing my second aunt praise you so highly, I was initially a little unconvinced, but now I'm convinced. For someone your age to have such cultivation is truly remarkable. It looks like you've already broken through level fifty. You're no less capable than those two."

Tang Tian and Tang Yu exchanged a glance. Although they didn't say anything, they thought to themselves, "It's not just good; they even used their soul power to help us advance before."

Putting everything else aside, the fact that he was able to react and save himself from the simultaneous fall of the three people demonstrates a level of reaction speed that is unmatched by most people.

Tang Long looked at the broken iron chain and said irritably, "This piece of junk needs to be replaced. What bad luck today, running into a bird. But it's also my fault for being careless. If I had been more careful and noticed it earlier, this would have been a huge mistake. The sect leader will definitely scold me when we get back."

Seeing his dejected appearance, Tang San couldn't help but find it amusing. This seemingly rough and unrefined elder brother from their sect was actually quite straightforward.

Tang Tian said, "Brother, let's hurry back. Don't keep the sect leader waiting. The broken iron chains aren't your fault. Consider it bad luck. If the sect leader punishes us, we'll share the punishment."

Tang Long chuckled and said, "Good lad, next time I have some good wine, I'll treat you. Let's go."

This fifth mountain peak is also the last one before entering the Haotian Sect. The Haotian Sect, which lives in seclusion and avoids worldly affairs, is located on this mountain.

Although there are no pavilions or towers, it is still a castle-like building when viewed from all angles. The building is gray all over and looks like part of the mountain, almost occupying the entire mountaintop.

Having become more familiar with the three, Tang San no longer kept his distance from them as before and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Tang Long, how do we transport the supplies our Clear Sky Sect needs in such a treacherous place? Is it also through those iron chains?"

Tang Long nodded and said, "This is originally a special training method of the sect. All disciples who have reached the age of sixteen must participate in the transportation of supplies. Of course, the protective ropes we usually use are not the kind we are using today. It's a protective rope with a safety buckle, so even if the iron chain breaks, it can at least guarantee the safety of the person. Who would have thought we'd be so unlucky today? I remember when Tang Tian first crossed the iron chain bridge, he was so scared that he cried, haha."

Tang Tian looked at Tang Long awkwardly and said irritably, "So many years have passed, why are you bringing up my embarrassing moments in front of Brother Tang San? Hurry up and go back to the sect, don't keep the sect leader waiting."

Tang San understood that they were carrying these ordinary nooses, and hadn't used them on him before, probably to test his strength. He smiled wryly, thinking, "Aunt, what did you say to them to make them so hostile?" But now it seemed these blood-related brothers were quite straightforward.

When the four started again, their relationship had become much more harmonious, especially Tang Long, who was clearly straightforward. The arrogance he had shown earlier had completely disappeared, and he affectionately put his arm around Tang San's shoulder as they walked towards the sect.

The massive stone building resembles a fortress, with its main gate reaching a height of five meters. Although it cannot compare to the Papal Palace, this all-stone building appears exceptionally sturdy. Above the main gate, three large characters carved in stone are vigorous and powerful, exuding a grand and majestic aura that can stand against the surrounding mountains—Haotian Sect.

At the main gate, two young men dressed in gray bowed respectfully as the four approached, but one of them blocked Tang San's path, saying, "Please show us your sect's token."

"A token?" Tang San was taken aback. Of course, he didn't know what this so-called token was, and he looked at Tang Long with some confusion.

Tang Long laughed, "It's the Clear Sky Hammer! What could be better proof of our sect's direct lineage than the Clear Sky Hammer? They asked you to show it because they didn't recognize you; it's the rule. Just show it to them. Only our sect's direct lineage members are allowed here. The sect's affiliated and outer disciples are in that village outside."

At this point, his mood became slightly somber, and his gaze towards Tang San held a hint of something more. Indeed, judging from the size of the village outside, it was only a few hundred people at most. The number of affiliated members of the Clear Sky Sect was already so small, which showed the sect's current predicament.

Tang San's eyes dimmed slightly. He understood why his brothers' gazes had changed. Although it couldn't be said that his father was entirely to blame for the current state of the Haotian Sect, he was certainly responsible.

With a flick of his left hand, black light surged, and the foot-long Haotian Hammer appeared in his grasp.

The three Tang brothers already knew from Tang Yuehua that Tang San possessed twin martial souls and wasn't currently focusing on the Clear Sky Hammer, so it didn't bother them much. However, the two direct descendants guarding the gate didn't see it that way. They had originally assumed that since Tang San had come with the three Tang brothers, his strength must be comparable.

However, it can be seen that there isn't even a single spirit ring on his Clear Sky Hammer.

The respectful gaze suddenly turned somewhat indifferent.

In the world of Soul Masters, especially within Soul Master sects, strength often represents a lot. Although they didn't say anything, their gazes had already become strange.

Tang Long slapped one of them across the face in an annoyed tone, "What are you looking at? Get out of the way!"

"Yes." The two disciples then stepped aside, but thought to themselves, no wonder they had never seen him before. He was just a show-off; he looked good, but he had no real strength.

Upon entering the gate, one first encounters a bright and spacious courtyard, with tall stone buildings at the back. Tang Long explained to Tang San, "The sect's direct descendants span four generations, totaling over two hundred. We are the third generation, making up the largest group, approximately one hundred people. This is the front courtyard, used only when the sect leader calls everyone together. The back courtyard is even larger; that's where we cultivate. The sect emphasizes practical combat; every month, third and fourth generation disciples undergo combat drills under the supervision of the elders. Rankings are based on strength."

The slightly younger Tang Yu laughed, "Our boss has been the top leader for three generations for several years in a row. He was afraid you'd come and take his place, that's why he was giving you the cold shoulder before!"

Tang Long laughed heartily and patted Tang San's shoulder forcefully. "To be honest, I really have that idea. Brother, let's have a spar sometime."

"How could I possibly be a match for my elder brother? Let's not even bother competing."

Tang San was incredibly intelligent; he understood perfectly well that the succession of these three generations of top disciples was definitely closely related to the future succession to the sect leader. He had never given much thought to the position of sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect; he only hoped to use his own strength to help the sect.

Moreover, the more important reason for my coming here to acknowledge my ancestors is to atone for my father's sins, not to compete or be competitive.

Tang Long's expression changed, and he said seriously, "Brother, we can't be polite about this. You'll understand later. Come on, let's hurry and see the sect leader. They've probably been waiting for a while. Tang Yu, go and tell Fourth Uncle that we can't delay the matter of the iron chain bridge outside."

"Okay." Tang Yu turned and left, while Tang Long and Tang Tian led Tang San into the main building of the Haotian Sect.

The buildings of the Haotian Sect do not feel luxurious at all, but they are not simple either. The most prominent feature of the buildings is their solidity.

Entering the sect's main building, which is like a castle, we passed through the spacious hall and climbed the inner staircase to the second floor.

Along the way, they saw many disciples of the Haotian Sect, all dressed in gray. Tang Long and his brother led Tang San to a gate at the innermost part of the second floor and stopped.

(End of this chapter)