The three conditions have been completed, leaving Tang Xiao astonished.
"Very well, since they've been completed, you may worship your grandfather now."
Tang San said solemnly, "This time, not only will I worship, but I'll have my father worship as well."
Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao hesitated and frowned, "Xiao San, although I wish for the same, your father is waiting not at the bottom of the mountain but at the gate, and that's the limit. The elders know this, but will be furious. After all, at the gate, he's technically already within the Vast Heaven Sect. I can't cover for him; had he not killed the previous Pope, how would the Martial Soul Hall have attacked us so easily? This matter is already settled, and it's connected to your father. Your grandfather ordered his expulsion. If you say this before the elders, they will act against you, regardless of your achievements."
Tang San took a deep breath, urging himself to remain calm.
"Uncle, I was impulsive. I've achieved the three tasks, so I'd trouble you to gather the elders. Also, ask them to agree to let my father return to worship."
"Alright, but prepare yourself mentally; you know how stubborn they are. Having your father worship will be harder than your previous return to the Vast Heaven Sect."
After Tang Xiao issued the order, soon, five elderly figures quickly entered.
Second Elder was at the front, while Seventh Elder was at the back. Seeing Tang San and Ye Yu, they exchanged looks.
The irritable Seventh Elder asked in surprise, "How did you return in over three years? The three tasks are very hard to complete. Have you given up? You don't need to say anything to us on your return; if the three tasks aren't completed, there's no negotiation. You'd better leave and continue striving so as not to disgrace the Vast Heaven Sect."
Tang San coolly replied, "Does the Vast Heaven Sect still have face?"
Upon hearing this, the five elders were furious, and Tang Xiao did not expect Tang San to say such a thing. Yet, he understood that Tang San was obviously very upset.
"Kid, what nonsense are you spouting?" Seventh Elder reprimanded angrily.
Tang San's expression remained calm as he said, "Isn't it true? How many people in the Soul Master Realm still know about the Vast Heaven Sect? Even if they know, they only use four words to describe us: cowards!"
The five elders became even angrier and were about to act when Tang Xiao stopped them, saying, "Xiao San returned this time because he completed those three tasks."
Upon hearing this, the anger on the faces of the five elders was replaced by astonishment.
"Completed? How is that possible?!"
Looking at the astonished five elders, Tang San raised his right hand and extended three fingers, saying, "This time, I have three matters. First, I'll prove to you that I've completed the three tasks you demanded. Second, letting my father worship our grandfather with me. Third, proving for my father that he was not at fault during that incident and reclaiming the two Soul Bones my father deserves."
"Outrageous!"
Upon hearing this, the five elders all shouted angrily, even the normally-tempered Second Elder was furious, unleashing a tyrannical aura, with terrifying pressure bearing down on Tang San, a Soul Power of level ninety-five.
However, Tang San remained unfazed in the face of such pressure.
Second Elder spoke in a deep voice, "The second and third matters are impossible! Having Tang Hao return to worship is tantamount to him becoming a disciple of the Vast Heaven Sect again. And giving him the Soul Bone? Even more impossible!"
"Exactly! You're simply dreaming!"
"Even if Tang Hao is that formidable, we don't want him!"
"Right! No matter what, Tang Hao cannot return! Even if you completed those three tasks, it's impossible! Already allowing you to worship is concession enough, yet you want that sinner to return to the Vast Heaven Sect? No way!"
"Even if the Vast Heaven Sect declines or gets wiped out by the Martial Soul Hall, we won't let Tang Hao return! If not for Tang Hao, would the Vast Heaven Sect be in this state? Twenty years, twenty years! Do you know how we've survived these twenty years? Tang Hao must never return, no matter who persuades us! This is what I, the Third Elder of the Vast Heaven Sect, say!"
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The five elders were extremely indignant, each one was resolute in their stance.
At this time, Ye Yu spoke, "What if I say so?"
The five elders faltered, and when facing Ye Yu, their expressions calmed somewhat, as Ye Yu in their eyes was an anomaly, surely even stronger after three years.
The Seventh Elder asked, "Ye Yu, have you completed the two tasks too?"
Though asking this, they thought it impossible, as Ye Yu had to achieve separately bringing back a god's head and becoming a god in their view—impossible.
Ye Yu replied, "I haven't completed these two tasks."
"Then isn't there nothing more to be said? You're less eligible to persuade us."
Tang San resolved, "My position remains that the latter two matters must be realized, even if you obstruct them."
Seventh Elder frowned, "You kid, really got bold. We'll have to teach you a lesson then."
Tang San still did not back down. "I respect you as seniors, but if you insist on disagreement, I'll be rude."
Upon hearing this, Seventh Elder laughed angrily, "You really got bold, even if you're already a Soul Douluo, and have killed Martial Soul Hall's Titled Douluo, can you truly match up against us five?"
Seventh Elder acted first, using full force, as the Vast Heaven Hammer suddenly expanded and swung out.
Tang San's Trident of the Sea God swept out, resounding thunderously among the mountains. In the next moment, except Ye Yu, everyone else was stunned, eyes wide, unable to believe what they saw.
Tang San merely stepped back a few steps to steady himself, while Seventh Elder flew out instantly, booming into a nearby mountain wall, forming a large human-shaped indentation.
Meanwhile, they were all shocked looking at Tang San who had activated his Martial Soul, with the Soul Ring configurations: black, black, black, black, red, black, red, red.
Such Soul Ring configurations made them incredulous.
Tang San proudly stated, "Do I have the qualification to speak with the elders now?"
After recovering from their shock, they said in a deep voice, "Really dare to challenge, gained some strength, yet ignores elders and tries to make us compromise? We still say, impossible!"
"All together now!"
However, just as the five elders prepared to act, Tang Hao flickered in, imposing and formidable. Even with decreased power, he made the five elders instantly halt.
"Tang Hao?!"
Seeing Tang Hao, the five elders paused, then were enraged!
"Who let him into the sect?!"
"Why wasn't he stopped?! Who let this sinner into the sect?! Outrageous!"
"Who is it?! Stand out!"
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The five elders were angrier, angrier than before, trembling entirely with rage.
"I let Uncle Hao come up, so what, any objections?"
Ye Yu stepped forward, coldly snorting.
The five elders frowned, still angry.
"Ye Yu, though you are an honored guest elder of the Vast Heaven Sect, you cannot let this sinner into the sect, you don't have the qualification."
"Ye Yu, your qualifications are terrifyingly extraordinary, and we don't want conflict with you, but letting Tang Hao enter the sect, even you, we can't let it slide!"
"Really think your qualifications allow you to act wantonly?! You let him into the sect, naturally, we have objections!"
Ye Yu beckoned with a finger dismissively, "Then come, take action against me."
The five elders were enraged, "Think we're afraid of you? All together!"
Suddenly, they turned towards Ye Yu, while the Seventh Elder, who was knocked away by Tang San, was equally furious. Compared to being knocked away by Tang San, he was more angered by Ye Yu letting Tang Hao into the sect.
Immediately, all five elders unveiled their Vast Heaven Hammer, each surrounded by nine Soul Rings.
However, just as they were about to act, their steps halted abruptly, shocked extremely, eyes wide, turning into stone-like immobility, not daring to move! So shocked their eyes trembled.
Ye Yu released his Martial Soul, his whole body radiating ten-thousand golden light beams, enveloping the entire Vast Heaven Sect.
The golden light was dazzling, but the five elders' eyes were wide open, unable to believe, looking at Ye Yu's Soul Rings.
Nine Soul Rings, and they were... gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold, gold!
Titled Douluo! And all Soul Rings golden!
Golden Soul Rings, being elders of the Vast Heaven Sect knew what they represented—they were million-year Soul Rings! Divine-level Soul Rings! Ye Yu actually possessed nine Divine-level Soul Rings!
Looking at the extremely shocked, motionless five elders, Ye Yu asked, "Why aren't you acting now? No more objections?"
The five elders were trembling with fear, retreating far from Ye Yu, each with a trembling voice, continuously shaking their heads.
"No... we have no objections anymore..."