Tang Xiao said to Tang San: "Xiao San, won't you take the position of Sect Leader? I think it suits you better."
Tang San shook his head: "Uncle, I have already founded the Tang Sect, so I cannot become the Sect Leader of the Vast Heaven Sect. Besides, I am still young and lack the prestige. But, Uncle and Elders, rest assured, I will always be a part of the Vast Heaven Sect, and I will help it return to its peak."
Tang San continued: "The recognition from our ancestor and the gift of the Vast Heaven Order makes me the Chief Elder, I wonder if the Elders acknowledge this?"
The five Elders nodded: "Of course, we agree."
Now, it wasn't out of fear of Ye Yu but because Tang San truly held this qualification, whether by identity or strength.
"Greetings to the Chief Elder!"
The five Elders all bowed and paid their respects.
Tang Xiao said: "As Sect Leader, I have another decision, which is that Ye Yu will not only be our highest Honored Guest Elder at the Vast Heaven Sect, but will have equal status and power with me as Sect Leader and the Chief Elder. Do the five Elders have any objections?"
The five Elders immediately shook their heads: "Absolutely no objections. Without Ye Yu, the Martial Soul Hall would now target us, and Ye Yu's strength is more than sufficient, we highly recognize it."
Ye Yu muttered: "If I hadn't released my Martial Soul, you surely would have been very opposed, wouldn't you?"
Suddenly, the five elders looked at each other, with an awkward smile.
At this moment, Tang Xiao announced that from today, the Vast Heaven Sect will no longer remain hidden in the mountains, and will immediately send people to spread this news and prepare to return to the original location of the Vast Heaven Sect to rebuild the Sect, rather than continue to stay in these deep mountains.
The disciples of the Vast Heaven Sect were extremely excited and exhilarated, as they would no longer have to remain hidden. Being disciples of the Vast Heaven Sect, how could they remain obscure for life?
Tang Xiao and Tang Hao had not seen each other for many years. When they met, there were not many words. Looking at Tang Hao's current state, Tang Xiao felt sad and guilty for not being able to do anything over the years.
Afterwards, the two of them drank heavily, letting bygones be bygones, and everything would get better.
When he knew Ah Yin was resurrected, Tang Xiao was extremely excited and happy.
Tang San and others went to the back mountain. When they arrived, Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and Tang San stood in the front, with the five Elders behind them.
In front, there was a solitary grave.
Tang Hao knelt on one knee with his single leg, one hand on the ground, banging his head three times, then got up, his forehead already a patch of blood red.
Tang San also paid his respects, even though he had never met his grandfather, and despite his grandfather's decision to expel his father, Tang San understood his grandfather's pain and helplessness.
Tang Hao knelt there for three days and nights. After the three days passed, his eyes were covered in a layer of red.
Tang Hao said firmly: "Father, rest assured, your unfilial son Tang Hao and my son Tang San will definitely assist my elder brother in restoring the might of the Vast Heaven. Let that phrase about the Vast Heaven Sect circulate once more!"
That phrase was... The Peerless Battle Soul Hammer, the Majestic Vast Heaven Sect!
The five Elders had already realized that their past decision was indeed wrong and apologized to Tang Hao: "The decision back then was also because of us. Your father loved you very much, but had no choice because of our decision, which led to your expulsion from the Sect. We and the Sect owe you an apology."
The five Elders bowed to Tang Hao, heads lowered, faces filled with guilt.
Tang Hao shook his head: "It's all in the past, the future will be better."
Such a calm statement moved the five Elders, considering Tang Hao's current condition, with his body incomplete, it was imaginable the pain he endured all these years. Furthermore, when Tang Hao lost the person he loved most, he harbored intense hatred towards the Martial Soul Hall, yet they did not help Tang Hao, instead expelling him to protect the Sect. They did right by the Vast Heaven Sect, but certainly wronged Tang Hao, distancing themselves when Tang Hao needed help, which made them feel guilty.
But now, with just one sentence from Tang Hao, it covered the past, showing a grandeur that made them feel ashamed.
Tang Xiao took out a wooden box, inside were two Soul Bones that Tang Hao had removed himself back then.
Tang Xiao sighed: "Brother Hao, these are your Soul Bones, the Sect wronged you."
Tang Hao smiled indifferently: "Without the Sect, there wouldn't be me, Tang Hao. There's nothing about owing or not owing, I just hope to do something for the Sect in the future."
Tang Xiao nodded heavily and said: "Brother Hao, this position of Sect Leader should have been…"
Tang Hao interrupted: "No need to say more, brother, I want to support you."
Tang Xiao held back tears, and nodded heavily: "Mm!"
Later, Tang San went to Sunset Forest, bringing Ah Yin and Xiao Wu back, achieving a perfect family reunion. Ah Yin knew that this was Tang Hao's home, and now it was hers as well.
Tang Xiao took out a wooden box and handed it to Tang San, saying solemnly: "This is the relic left by the Divine Artisan Lou Gao."
Tang San was shocked: "Senior Lou Gao, has passed away?"
"Yes, he was very persistent, almost fanatical in crafting. He came here three years ago to forge, and I would assist him every day, feeling exhausted, yet he crafted tirelessly day and night. Three months ago, for his final creation, he told me he wanted to leave his legacy to you. He knew that to make this item, he had to die. That time he crafted, he didn't let me participate. In his final moments, he jumped into the furnace to complete the work."
Tang San was shaken, his eyes clouded with tears.
Ye Yu, although already aware, also felt a deep admiration in his heart and asked: "Are his ashes still here?"
Tang Xiao sighed: "No, they've completely turned into void, yet he died, but in another way, he's always been here."
Ye Yu sighed: "If the ashes were still present, I could resurrect him, but since there's no remains, resurrection is impossible."
To resurrect, remains are required, which is why Ye Yu, despite having Resurrection Divine Light, had not yet resurrected his mother. Once he becomes a god, and his father fully recovers, with divine consciousness over the entire continent, he would be able to find her.
Ye Yu had once visited Taoyuan Village, as expected, Ling Qiulu's remains had disappeared as well, as he thought, her true identity was a god, having undergone a lifetime of reincarnation, and has now returned to the original world, the Divine Realm.
Perhaps, she was no longer in the Divine Realm, but had moved to a higher plane. However, Ye Yu would find her, as he owed her his life.
At this time, the entire continent was abuzz due to one event, which was the re-emergence of the Vast Heaven Sect, sparking heated discussions.
"The Vast Heaven Sect is returning to the Jianghu."
"The former number one Sect, I heard Tang Hao has returned, so the Vast Heaven Sect is about to rise again."
"Rise what? Can it be stronger than the Martial Soul Hall? The Martial Soul Hall is already an Empire and is about to unite the continent!"
...
At this moment, at the Martial Soul Hall.
Bibi Dong was in seclusion, but because of a major event, Bibi Dong emerged from seclusion.
Upon emerging, Bibi Dong looked displeased: "What important matter is there?"
She had said before not to disturb her unless it was a major issue. She was at a critical period now, but couldn't completely neglect major affairs, as she only trusted herself now and couldn't have another undercover incident.
"Your Holiness the Pope, it's a major event! The Vast Heaven Sect is emerging again!"
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong frowned in anger: "Such a small issue had to be reported to me as well?"
"Your Holiness, please quell your anger! Additionally…" The reporting individual was immediately fearful, hurriedly explaining: "Tang Hao has also returned to the Vast Heaven Sect, along with Tang San. With their joining, the Vast Heaven Sect will be stronger."
Bibi Dong raised her eyebrows slightly: "Tang Hao, huh, still not worth worrying about. Once I become a god, even ten Tang Haos would be no match for me. Even if they are still the number one Sect, they cannot affect my Martial Soul Empire, not even a force to be reckoned with! If they seek revenge, then alert me, I will eliminate them directly."
Bibi Dong said in a heavy tone: "This matter is not significant. In the future, issues below this level need not disturb me! They are not something I am concerned about!"
"Your Holiness… there is one last matter… there's someone equivalent to being a person of the Vast Heaven Sect. Because that individual is the highest Honored Guest Elder in the Vast Heaven Sect, with the status and power equivalent to the Sect Leader and Chief Elder. Because of him, I felt the emergence of the Vast Heaven Sect was a major event! That person is Ye Yu!"
Suddenly, Bibi Dong staggered back three steps, her expression exceptionally grave.
Bibi Dong turned and was about to go into seclusion again, saying in a heavy voice: "I will return to seclusion, when or if the Vast Heaven Sect seeks trouble with my Martial Soul Empire, for now, endure."
"This… at that time, won't Your Holiness come out to deal with the Vast Heaven Sect?"
"Not coming out! Becoming a god takes precedence!"
"But… but you just said the Vast Heaven Sect is not a fit to contend, if they dare to retaliate, alert you, and you will destroy the Vast Heaven Sect. Why… could it be because…"
"Silence! Get out!"
"Yes, yes!"
Seeing Bibi Dong's sudden rage, the reporting person hurriedly scrambled out of the hall, trembling outside.
"Phew… almost lost my life."
Wiping away cold sweat, after moving away, the reporting person muttered under his breath: "Wasn't I right? It's clearly because she's scared, apprehensive about Ye Yu, yet she says becoming a god is important."