Chapter 99: Yu Xiaogang: Yu Xiaozhen! What right do you have?!
Suddenly, a hearty laugh rang out from the sect's main gate, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
A burly, dignified-looking elder strode in, followed by three young men.
If Yu Xiaolie were there, he would definitely recognize these people.
It was Tang Yue, the sect leader of Haotian Sect, along with Tang Hao, Tang Long, and Tang Hu.
"Hahaha, Sect Master Yu, congratulations!"
Tang Yue's voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the square like a large drum.
The four members of the Haotian Sect were dressed in tight-fitting clothes, with the sect's emblem embroidered on their chests. Their every step exuded a bold and imposing presence.
Their exposed skin was tanned to a bronze color, and each of them was tall and muscular, their strong muscles filling out their tight-fitting clothes as if they were about to burst open at any moment.
Yu Yuanzhen immediately stepped forward, laughing heartily:
"It is a great honor to have the Emperor Tang personally come. I am so sorry for not welcoming you properly."
Tang Yue didn't stand on ceremony, patted Yu Yuanzhen on the shoulder, and said:
"Sect Leader Yu is so young, yet he is able to shoulder such a heavy responsibility. He is truly a promising young man."
Yu Yuanzhen was only in his early fifties when he broke through to the Title Douluo level and became the sect leader of one of the three upper sects. He was indeed a promising young man.
But those who came after him seemed to be no less capable than him.
Yu Yuanzhen smiled modestly, but his gaze involuntarily fell on Tang Hao behind Tang Yue.
Although Tang Hao stood among the three, dressed in the same tight-fitting clothes, his face was cold and stern, and his brows revealed a sharp edge.
Even if they are just standing still, they give people an invisible sense of oppression, like a mountain.
Yu Yuanzhen had witnessed Tang Hao's talent in the past during the competition among the younger disciples of the three upper sects.
Tang Hao even disdained to participate in the competitions of previous years.
He is probably even more outstanding now.
"Sect Leader Tang, you flatter me. If we're talking about promising young talents, then your sect's Tang Hao is truly a force to be reckoned with!"
"I heard your soul power has already reached the Soul Emperor level? Your future is definitely limitless!"
Tang Yue smiled without any attempt to hide his smugness, and said:
"Not at all, the children from the Blue Lightning Sect are also working very hard."
Yu Yuanzhen smiled with difficulty. Of his three sons, only the youngest was considered to be exceptionally talented.
Yu Yuanzhen knew that Tang Yue was blatantly showing off, but there was nothing he could do; Tang Yue had the right to do so.
If any one of his three sons were like the Tang brothers, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, he would probably grin from ear to ear.
Right now, all we can do is follow what my father, Yu Zhentian, said and place our hopes on Yu Xiaozhen, giving all the sect's resources.
They were trying to prevent their grandchildren from being suppressed by Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and others.
Only then can the Blue Lightning Sect secure its position among the top three sects in the future.
Yu Yuanzhen immediately smiled apologetically:
"No comparison, no comparison. At this cultivation speed, Tang Hao will probably be the youngest Title Douluo in the entire continent."
As Yu Yuanzhen spoke, he glanced at Tang Hao.
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao nodded slightly, his expression indifferent.
"By the way, where is Tang Xiao?"
Yu Yuanzhen immediately inquired about the matter with concern.
Everyone knows that the Haotian Sect has two twin stars, the Tang brothers, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao, but only Tang Hao is present today.
Tang Yue's smile remained unchanged as he replied, "That lad is currently in charge of many sect affairs and is really too busy to attend to them. I hope Sect Master Yu will not take offense."
Yu Yuanzhen waved his hand and said, "Not at all, sect affairs are more important."
These words naturally reached Yu Xiaogang's ears, who was not far away.
Suddenly, he felt envious of Tang Xiao.
Both being eldest sons, he, like himself, was overshadowed by his younger brother's brilliance.
However, unlike Tang Hao, Tang Xiao was still assigned to handle sect affairs and entrusted with important responsibilities. Judging from this, he was being groomed to be the next sect leader.
Soon, the succession ceremony will begin.
The venue was packed. The seats at the very front were reserved for representatives of the most powerful forces in the Heaven Dou Empire, such as the sect leaders or elders who came on behalf of their sect leaders. The seats behind them were for the disciples who had come with them.
Yu Yuanzhen led Yu Xiaogang and the others to their respective sect's seats in the square, which were also the central seats, and took their seats.
In the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's own area, Yu Xiaogang and Yao'er sat in the second row after the first seat. In the same row were several elders, including their second grandfather. Further back were the seats for the clan's disciples.
Yu Xiaozhen, along with his father Yu Yuanzhen and his great-grandfather, sat in the head seats.
Yu Xiaogang assumed that his grandfather favored Yu Xiaozhen, which was why he was allowed to sit in the front row.
He looked around and couldn't help but feel a little strange.
All the disciples, including myself and Yu Xiaozhen, wore almost identical clothing, except for the distinctions in rank and clan affiliation.
Even though he was the eldest grandson, he didn't have any special markings.
If I'm going to go on stage later, why aren't the outfits separate?
The clan rule that the eldest grandson would be in charge of the handover made Yu Xiaogang somewhat uneasy, as this was a rare opportunity for him to demonstrate his uniqueness and advantages.
As the eldest grandson of the clan, and first in line of succession, he enjoys this honor at least for now, regardless of what the future holds.
Yao'er noticed Yu Xiaogang's unusual behavior and roughly understood why he looked like this, her face showing distress.
She took Yu Xiaogang's hand and tentatively said:
"Xiao Gang, you should know that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has a deep foundation. Even if you don't become a Soul Master, you can still live a life of comfort."
Yu Xiaogang thought his mother was lamenting about his younger brother Yu Xiaolie, so he chimed in:
"Yes, my second brother is really something. He ran off by himself and now he hasn't even come back for the ceremony. I understand what you mean, Mother. Even if he can't become a high-level Soul Master, the family will definitely support him."
Seeing this, Yao'er hesitated to speak, but instead let out a soft sigh.
As the horns sounded again, the grand ceremony officially began.
A series of elaborate and solemn ceremonies were carried out in an orderly manner.
Yu Zhentian personally placed the secret documents governing all matters, large and small, within the clan on the stone table.
Yu Yuanzhen stepped forward and rolled up the secret scrolls one by one. For each scroll he picked up, he recited one of the clan rules and ancestral precepts.
After the recitation was completed, Yu Yuanzhen vowed to carry on the legacy of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus and lead the sect to glory!
Finally, we arrived at the last and most important part of the ceremony—the token-passing and belt-receiving ceremony.
The elder in charge of the proceedings shouted loudly:
"Please, Master..."
The elder coughed after omitting only one syllable of the word "elder," and called out again:
"Please, Jinsun, come forward!"
Yu Xiao had just stood up and was about to move forward when his movements suddenly froze.
Yu Xiaozhen had already stood up and walked calmly onto the stage.
Yao'er quickly pulled Yu Xiaogang aside, gesturing for him to sit down.
Yu Xiaogang stood there stunned, looking around, only to find that no one in the entire sect showed any surprise.
It seemed that everything was pre-planned; this segment was for Yu Xiaozhen to go on stage and complete the inheritance ceremony.
Yu Xiaogang was struck dumb, standing there in a daze.
Their gazes were fixed on the stage. The great-grandfather was unusually kind, the father's expression was calm and composed, and even the mother beside him simply kept her head down.
It seems that everyone knows all of this except for him, the eldest grandson...
Yu Xiaogang quietly watched Yu Xiaozhen take the family token from his great-grandfather and hand it to his father.
That's right, it wasn't a hallucination. Yu Xiaozhen really did carry out this part on my behalf.
Yu Xiaogang felt his head buzzing, his fists gradually clenched, and his whole body trembled slightly uncontrollably.
When he saw Yu Xiaozhen personally receive the belt symbolizing the sect leader's succession from his father, he was deeply moved.
Yu Xiaogang could no longer control his emotions.
He suddenly shouted, his voice almost hysterical, reaching the ears of everyone in the room.
"Yu Xiaozhen! What right do you have to do this!"
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