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"Hiss—"

Gasps of cold air rose one after another within the White Family Courtyard.

The clan leaders of the four major families watched as Tang Chen led the entire sect to kneel before Luo Yu, and they were all dumbfounded on the spot.

Each of them had their mouths wide open, too shocked to speak.

Drawing in breaths of cold air non-stop.

It wasn't that they lacked composure, but the scene before them was just too shocking.

You must understand, who are these people kneeling to declare their submission?

The Hao Tian Clan!

The strongest sect among the upper three families, recognized by all of Soul Land.

Possessing the strongest tool Martial Soul under the heavens, the Hao Tian Hammer.

Now the entire Hao Tian Clan had emerged en masse, plus Tang Chen, the old ancestor who pushed everything aside in this world, hardly any forces except for the Martial Soul Hall could stand against them head-on.

Yet such a terrifying group of people directly kneeled to their young Sect Master?

Clan Leader Bai He and the other leaders of the four major families deeply understood one thing, that is, the so-called real top-ranking cultivators must have their dignity.

They wouldn't kneel to a person for no reason at all.

If they were only stronger by a hair, why wouldn't they fight to the death with you?

The Hao Tian Clan's submission was so swift, it could only mean one thing: they believed that even if they went all out, they would only be suppressed and swept aside by Luo Yu.

So they had no choice but to submit.

The clan leaders of the four major families rubbed their eyes, confirming that they were not hallucinating.

But the youth stood there, calm and collected.

In front of him were the executives of the Hao Tian Clan kneeling, including that invincible Tang Chen, the old ancestor.

"Terrible, too terrible."

Clan Leader Titan shook his head repeatedly. He initially thought Luo Yu was strong enough, but he had underestimated the ultimate reality.

The man's strength was far more terrifying than he could have imagined.

Clan Leader Bai He was completely dumbfounded.

He pointed at Luo Yu, and then at the group from the Hao Tian Clan, his mind a tangled mess.

This...

Wasn't the Hao Tian Clan here to question and punish?

How did it turn into a sudden and direct kneel? There was no questioning or punishing at all.

Niu Gao's face flushed.

Because he suddenly realized how awkward the performance of himself and the other three old brothers had been just moments before.

They had put on an act as if facing a dire crisis, ready to share life and death with the Sect Master.

But their opponents had no intention of causing trouble in the first place.

The members of the Bai Family, on the other hand, were now looking at Luo Yu with dreamy admiration in their eyes.

"Awesome..."

"Too awesome."

"A true man should be like this, even the Hao Tian Clan is kneeling. How strong exactly is our Sect Master?"

Bai Chenxiang, besides being shocked by Luo Yu's display of strength, kept her beautiful eyes focused on the mature beauty among the crowd of the Hao Tian Clan.

She inexplicably felt a sense of hostility.

This made her feel very puzzled.

She didn't even recognize that woman opposite her, so why did it seem like she was looking at her with such unfriendly eyes?

Compared to the shock and agitation surrounding her, Luo Yu, on the other hand, seemed quite calm.

Back when he parted ways with Tang Chen, they had already set the stage for today's events. Knowing full well that Luo Yu wanted to unite all the forces in the world to consolidate their Qi Yun, Tang Chen would never have come over to cause him trouble.

"Rise."

Luo Yu said indifferently.

At the same time, it seemed as if a great force had appeared out of nowhere beneath everyone's knees, lifting their bodies up.

Tang Xiao and the other Elders' hearts skipped a beat. What kind of strength was this?

After standing up, they looked curiously at Luo Yu.

On their way here, if it hadn't been for Tang Chen's severe commands, they would never have kneeled to a young person.

They were all distinguished figures, and to vow fealty inexplicably to a young person was simply outrageous.

However, before coming, Tang Chen had already made his stance very clear.

If anyone screwed up in front of Luo Yu, he would dispense justice himself before Luo Yu even needed to act.

Therefore, now no one dared to disrespect Luo Yu.

After standing up, Tang Chen turned towards Luo Yu with a smile that intended to show goodwill.

"Elder Luo Yu, I've brought out all the high-level combat power from the Hao Tian Clan,"

"As for some ordinary Soul Masters, I didn't bring them along, since I reckon you wouldn't take a liking to them anyway."

Luo Yu nodded and patted his shoulder.

"Well done."

This scene caused everyone from the Hao Tian Clan, as well as the leaders of the upper three families, to twitch.

This was one of the peak powerhouses of Soul Land.

And he was being praised like a junior without any resentment, even seeming quite happy about it?

"Holy shit."

"Are we seeing this right?"

"Is this the legendary Hao Tian Douluo, Tang Chen, who was rumored to kill without blinking and push against the world?"

"This is just too submissive, totally unscientific."

Luo Yu glanced over the people behind Tang Chen with a lift of his brow.

"Old Tang, why do I get the feeling that this group behind you isn't quite convinced about submitting to me?"

Tang Chen shuddered and replied with an awkward smile:

"How could that be."

"Impossible, absolutely impossible."

He suddenly turned around, looking sternly at the high-level members of the Hao Tian Clan.

"Whoever doesn't respect Elder Luo Yu, stand out now,"

"I promise I won't beat you to death."

At these words, the room fell silent.

Especially the people from the Hao Tian Clan, who didn't dare utter a word. Who would dare to cross Tang Chen the ancestor?

Luo Yu shook his head.

"Old Tang, this won't do."

"Isn't this just talking with your fists? We should win people over with virtue."

"Win over with virtue?" Tang Chen voiced with a hint of confusion.

"Step back."

Luo Yu commanded, then fixed his gaze on the entire high-level of the Hao Tian Clan.

The Ancestor Tang Chen automatically moved to one side.

Luo Yu spoke authoritatively:

"I don't like beating around the bush when I talk."

"In your eyes looking at me, there seems to be a hint of dissatisfaction."

Tang Chen glared, causing the high-level officials from the Hao Tian Clan to shake their heads frantically.

Luo Yu smiled.

"Your microexpressions can't fool my eyes; dissatisfied means dissatisfied."

"What, you think I'm too young, not fit to command a group of old guys like you?"

Luo Yu continued:

"Unconvinced? No matter."

"Now, never mind Tang Chen, I'm giving you a fair chance to challenge me."

"If you think submitting to me is a loss of face, you may issue a challenge."

Upon these words, the high-level members of the Hao Tian Clan exchanged looks, their expressions wavering, clearly tempted.

Yet they were wary of something.

At this moment, Tang Chen snorted coldly: "I'd advise you not to be ungrateful. To submit to Elder Luo Yu is an honor for our Hao Tian Clan."

"If you really don't know what's good for you and challenge him, don't blame me for not warning you."

"Tang Chen, don't speak," Luo Yu scolded, then smiled and said, "Since there are those in your clan who are unconvinced, I won't suggest playing along with them."

"Come on, anyone not convinced, feel free to stand out."

The room fell into silence as Tang Xiao and the others shifted uneasily, their palms trembling.

"Don't hesitate, you're all grown men, what's with this dilly-dallying," Luo Yu urged.

At this time Tang Xiao stepped forward and said:

"Elder Luo Yu, my grandfather mentioned that you're rather strong, and the Sect Master of Hao Tian Clan would like a lesson from you. If it's offensive, please don't take it to heart."

This spectacle left Tang Chen so frustrated it made his teeth itch, dammit, hadn't they agreed not to underestimate anyone on the way here?

They had agreed beforehand not to take anyone lightly.

Tang Xiao, however, gave his ancestor a look of grievance, as if to say it was Elder Luo Yu who had permitted them to challenge.