Chapter 14

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Babei clearly realized something, nodded, and said, "I really didn't expect it. Unfortunately, we arrived a step too late. Otherwise, we should have helped Xiaodong find a better soul beast for fusion."

By this time, Hu Yuhao had already calmed down from his surprise. Although he was young, his early experiences had made him somewhat cautious. He immediately guessed that Babei and Tang Ya must have taken the first soul ring he absorbed to be that baboon. Although he didn't understand why a million-year soul ring was also white, this was undoubtedly his best cover at the moment, and he naturally wouldn't explain anything.

"Big Brother Babei, Sister Xiaoya, are you here to chase after me? Is there something you need?" Hu Yuhao asked tentatively.

Tang Ya scolded, "We were just guessing before. You were planning to enter the Star Dou Great Forest alone. I didn't expect it to be true. Your courage is too great. Don't you know that the Star Dou Great Forest is known as a human禁区 (forbidden zone)? Even some highly cultivated soul masters dare not venture deep inside. A young child like you should only be near the Star Dou Great Forest with the accompaniment of a teacher. We came to protect you. Babei and I are also soul masters. But your luck is really good. Although the first soul ring you obtained isn't too strong, at least you didn't get hurt."

Hearing this, a warm feeling welled up in Hu Yuhao's young heart. Despite his young age, he had seen much of the world's coldness. He could see the sincerity in Tang Ya's eyes, which was not feigned.

"Sister Xiaoya, I..." In his excitement, Hu Yuhao almost revealed the Tianmeng Ice Silkworm. But at that moment, a cough sounded in his mind, and a cool breath struck him, making him swallow the rest of his words.

Tang Ya chuckled, "Look at your silly face. Alright, I won't scold you. Xiaoyu, now that you've obtained a soul ring, what are your plans next?"

Hu Yuhao was taken aback by her question. Indeed! What were his plans? Before coming to the Star Dou Great Forest, his goal had always been to become a soul master and obtain his first soul ring. The difference between a soul master and a soul scholar was vast! Becoming a soul master meant entering a new world, where the sky was wide and the sea was vast. However, he hadn't really thought about what to do next. After all, he was only eleven years old and this was his first time leaving home.

Seeing the confusion in his eyes, Tang Ya was secretly delighted and gave Babei a meaningful look.

Babei nodded at her and said, "Xiaodong, who else is in your family?"

Hu Yuhao's eyes momentarily froze, then he firmly shook his head, "No one is left, just me."

Tang Ya was overjoyed and blurted out, "That's great."

Hu Yuhao was stunned, and Babei looked speechless, raising his hand to tap Tang Ya on the head, "How do you talk?"

Tang Ya realized her slip of the tongue, glaring at Babei, "I didn't mean to. Xiaoyu, since you don't have any plans, why don't you join our sect?"

"Sect?" Hu Yuhao had heard of sects before when he was in the Duke's mansion. On the Douluo Continent, the power of sects was immense, especially those with a long history. In a certain sense, the Duke's mansion itself could be considered a major sect.

Tang Ya nodded seriously, "Yes, a sect. Our sect was once the first on the continent. If you join, you won't lose out. Moreover, our sect's secret techniques are very suitable for you to practice. You are alone and so young. Joining the sect will allow everyone to take care of each other in the future. It's better than you acting rashly alone. After all, luck won't always be on your side, and what if something goes wrong with your private actions?"

Hu Yuhao asked subconsciously, "Sister Xiaoya, what's the name of your sect?"

Tang Ya said solemnly, "Tang Sect. Once the first sect on the continent."

Upon hearing the name Tang Sect, Hu Yuhao's body couldn't help but tremble. Although the Tang Sect had declined, its status in the history of the Douluo Continent was unparalleled. When he was very young, his mother had told him the legends of the Tang Sect. The Tang Sect was founded ten thousand years ago and could be considered one of the oldest sects. It was said that the first Tang Sect leader, Tang San, had once changed the entire continent's landscape, laying the foundation for the future development of soul masters. At that time, the Tang Sect was indeed the undisputed first sect. According to legend, Tang San even broke through the highest realm of soul masters, the封号斗罗 (Sealed Douluo), becoming an existence of another level, immortal and indestructible. However, no one knew his ultimate fate.

Ten thousand years had passed, and the Tang Sect's legend remained, but it had already stepped off the historical stage. Few people knew who the descendants of the Tang Sect were, and even some of the legends about the Tang Sect were no longer detailed. But someone once said that if it weren't for Tang San laying the foundation for the future development of soul masters on the Douluo Continent ten thousand years ago, the continent might not have been able to defeat the powerful figures from the Rizhao Continent after it collided with the Douluo Continent four thousand years ago, thus unifying the two continents.

"Xiaodong, have you heard of the Tang Sect?" Babei asked.

Hu Yuhao nodded, "I've heard some legends about the Tang Sect. I just don't know where it is."

Tang Ya's eyes suddenly reddened, "The Tang Sect no longer has a mansion. Our foundation has been taken. Currently, the Tang Sect only has Babei and me. I am the current leader of the Tang Sect, and Babei is my first disciple."

"Ah?" Hu Yuhao looked at them in surprise. Judging by their age, Tang Ya wasn't much older than Babei, and their conversation didn't reveal that they were master and disciple.

Babei coughed twice, "You've seen the situation, Xiaodong. Now the Tang Sect only has Babei and me. We will work hard to make the Tang Sect shine again. If you are willing, you are welcome to join. One thing Tang Ya didn't mention is that the Tang Sect has a cultivation technique that should be very suitable for you. It will be very beneficial for your future development."

Hu Yuhao hesitated for a moment and said, "What do I need to do if I join the Tang Sect?"

Tang Ya said, "You need to continuously improve your cultivation and become stronger. When the sect needs you, you must contribute. I won't deceive you. Our Tang Sect is indeed in decline, but the cultivation techniques are still there. Another point is that the Tang Sect, once the first sect on the continent, still has some privileges. You must have heard of the first-ranked Shrek Academy. Shrek Academy is very strict in admitting students, but they are willing to give our Tang Sect one exemption slot every year. Babei and I have already joined Shrek Academy. This year, there happens to be an empty slot. If you are willing to join our Tang Sect, this slot will be yours. Whether you can stay at Shrek Academy depends on your own efforts. This is all I can offer. However, Xiaoyu, I have one requirement. If you join the Tang Sect, you will be a member of the Tang Sect for life. If you ever want to leave, you must return all the secret techniques of the Tang Sect."

Tang Sect, Tang Sect. Hu Yuhao's eyes gradually brightened. He looked at Tang Ya seriously, "Sister Xiaoya, I agree. I am willing to join the Tang Sect."

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The path of the Tang Sect has opened.

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