Hidden in the shadows, Ye Wen shook his head in exasperation. This Tang San truly thought of them as fools.
This bet was fundamentally worthless to their side. Without Tang San's interference, the Star Luo Empire would undoubtedly fall into their hands—hadn't Zhu Zhuqing just single-handedly taken on four Evil-Eyed White Tiger Title Douluos as if it were child's play?
If they agreed and Tang San's group of Title Douluos intervened later, the balance of power would shift dramatically.
Facing eight hammer-wielding oafs, even with Zhu Zhuqing's White Tiger Descent active, she might struggle to hold her ground. And if Tang San taught them how to detonate their rings, that would make things even worse.
In summary, this bet was Tang San, acting like an idiot, trying to trick Ye Wen's side into giving up their clear advantage, knowing full well he'd win.
At this moment, Ye Wen felt as though a toad had stuck to his foot—it wouldn't kill him, but it was utterly disgusting!
But suddenly, Ye Wen's eyes lit up. If Tang San could set conditions, why couldn't they?
Though Ye Wen already knew everything about the resources and secret manuals of the Hao Tian Sect, that didn't mean Tang San couldn't be squeezed for more.
With a silent thought, Ye Wen discreetly transmitted a message to Bo Saixi.
Bo Saixi was momentarily surprised, then nodded respectfully before turning to Tang San.
"I can accept your wager, but with one condition."
Tang San's face first brightened, then darkened. He had a sinking feeling. Recalling Bo Saixi's earlier obvious response to someone else, the pressure on him grew even heavier.
Clearly, there was a hidden powerhouse he couldn't detect.
Bo Saixi continued, "You say divine-level beings shouldn't interfere—I'll agree to that. But since this concerns the faith of half the Douluo Continent, I can't let you place such a bet without stakes.
So if you want this wager to stand, you must swear an oath. If your side loses, not only will you retreat to Slaughter City for a hundred years, but after you ascend to Tier 2 godhood, you must relinquish the Asura God position."
Upon hearing this, Tang San's expression turned even darker.
Though he was now the Asura God, he had only just broken through to the Divine Official realm. With the Asura God position, reaching Tier 2 godhood wouldn't take long. But handing over the Asura God position at Tier 2 would severely impact his future achievements. After all, the insights contained within the Asura God position were vast like clouds and mist. Even with his excellent memory, Tang San couldn't possibly memorize all that information.
But… not bet?
At this moment, Tang San asked himself.
Realizing the scale of Slaughter City was incomparable to the Douluo Continent, Tang San wrestled with his dilemma.
If he didn't bet, he could still rely on Slaughter City to slowly gather faith. But Tang San knew that if even he knew about Slaughter City, the person behind Bo Saixi likely did too. Even if they didn't, ancient entities like the Spirit Hall surely had some knowledge of it. After all, so many fallen soul masters hadn't gathered in Slaughter City for no reason.
At this moment, Tang San felt trapped and regretful.
The feeling of being trapped stemmed from his fear that his City of Slaughter might become a target for Bo Saixi's backers. His regret came from rashly intervening in such a large-scale war.
After all, the fact that the Star Luo Empire's flames of war had been ignited while the rival Heavenly Dou side remained uninvolved spoke volumes about the strength of those behind the conflict.
But after a brief hesitation, Tang San took a deep breath to clear his mind, then said resolutely:
"Fine, I accept your terms."
Fully aware of his situation, Tang San knew he was like an arrow on a drawn bowstring—he had no choice but to act.
Given the possibility that his faith base, Slaughter City, might come under threat, Tang San couldn't afford to sit idly or hesitate.
"So what if I lose my god position? With my talent, even without the Asura God position, I can still reach the God King realm through my own cultivation," Tang San confidently thought.
In the shadows, Ye Wen couldn't help but smile knowingly upon hearing this.
As previously mentioned, a god position was a divine resource. Whether helping others ascend to godhood or not, it held immense value because it was essentially crystallized faith energy.
And Tang San's current god position was a God King-level position—one of only five in the Douluo God Realm.
Ye Wen had already planned to quickly transform the Asura God position into a shared god position once obtained. This position, which attested to slaughter, would undoubtedly spawn numerous powerful gods capable of holding their own in battle.
However, considering Tang San's hypocritical nature, Ye Wen doubted he'd willingly hand over the god position later. Thus, with a flick of his right hand, a contract written in divine script appeared in his grasp.
The next instant, the contract appeared in Bo Saixi's hands.
Along with it came a strand of Ye Wen's divine consciousness. Bo Saixi immediately understood, then bit her finger and smeared her azure-golden divine blood onto the contract.
After completing this, Bo Saixi tossed the contract to Tang San and said:
"This is a divine oath contract—a sacred object binding divine agreements. Our terms are fully inscribed here. I have signed with my divine blood as your gambling opponent. Now it's your turn."
Tang San took the contract. Though he didn't recognize any of the characters, he was astonished to find he could directly understand its meaning. He couldn't help but marvel at how much further he had to go on his path to divinity.
After carefully reviewing it, Tang San solemnly pressed his divine blood onto the contract.
As Tang San's imprint was completed, the scroll transformed into two beams of golden light, each landing on Tang San and Bo Saixi.
"The contract is formed. Those who break their word shall face divine punishment."
With that, Bo Saixi and Tang San exchanged no further words and left separately. The internal coup of the Star Luo Empire had entered a new chapter.
Tang San didn't return to the Hao Tian Sect but instead sought out the Star Luo Emperor and his allies. Without delay, he said, "You have no time to rest. Launch a full assault on Zhu Zhuqing's forces now—they're at their weakest. Don't miss this opportunity!"
The Star Luo Emperor and Tang Hao exchanged glances, then hesitantly replied, "Lord Asura God, we'd like to, but that Sea God is far too strong. We're no match for her."
"Foolish," Tang San coldly rebuked. "Do you think I'm someone who gives reckless orders? I've already made a pact with that Sea God. None of us divine-level beings will intervene in this war. Right now, Zhu Zhuqing is the only Super Douluo on her side, weakened to the extreme. With our Hao Tian Sect's Title Douluos, what are you afraid of?
So stop wasting time. Take your people and kill Zhu Zhuqing. Otherwise, I'll not only reclaim the divine power I gave you, but you'll also learn the consequences of defying a god!"
If anyone had dared speak to him like this before, even without the strength of a Title Douluo, the Star Luo Emperor would've made them taste the wrath of an emperor whose anger could cause rivers of blood to flow.
But Tang San wasn't human anymore—he was a god!
The Star Luo Emperor harbored no thoughts of resistance. From Tang San's earlier clash with Bo Saixi, he knew this guy was even fiercer than Zhu Zhuqing.
Without hesitation, the Star Luo Emperor fused with his martial soul and shouted:
"Move out!"
The Star Luo elders and the Blood Fiend immediately sprang into action, charging straight toward the direction Zhu Zhuqing had retreated.
However, the eight members of the Hao Tian Sect were somewhat at a loss, unsure whether to follow Tang San or the Star Luo Emperor.
Tang San rubbed his temples in frustration. No wonder the once-number-one sect in the world had been forced into hiding—having such a group of "geniuses" managing the sect, trouble was inevitable.
"Go help them. This war involves an important plan of mine. If you cause me to fail, regardless of whether you're family or not, you'll experience the terrifying punishment of a god," Tang San coldly said.
The eight men were instantly terrified. Tang San's previous actions within the sect had already instilled enough fear in them, and now this added pressure sent them scrambling to catch up with the Star Luo Emperor's group as if fleeing for their lives.
Jingnan Army Camp—
Tang San might rig the odds, but Ye Wen's side could do the same. Zhu Zhuqing, who had previously exhausted her soul power, was now fully revived.
But before Zhu Zhuqing could fully assess the situation, a series of powerful auras approached, causing panic among the troops in the camp.
At that moment, a Soul Douluo exclaimed:
"Title Douluos! So many Title Douluos!"
The morale in the camp plummeted further.
The key figures of the rebel army turned their gazes toward Zhu Zhuqing. Though Zhu Zhuqing's earlier one-on-four battle had been impressive, the number of Title Douluos arriving now far exceeded four.
For a moment, the rebel leaders were uncertain—should they surrender or continue supporting Zhu Zhuqing?
But Zhu Zhuqing's expression remained remarkably calm.
Huo Yu'er had taught her that to achieve success, especially as a woman, she needed to cultivate an unshakable mindset, even if the sky were falling.
"Thirteen Title Douluos?
Just to deal with me, a level 95 Super Douluo? The Star Luo Imperial family really pulled out all the stops," Zhu Zhuqing sneered nonchalantly.
It was precisely Zhu Zhuqing's calm demeanor that steadied the nerves of the wavering rebel leaders around her. Their eyes hardened with resolve.
They realized they were in a fight where failure meant death, and there was no turning back. Even if they tried to retreat, the Star Luo Imperial family's nature would ensure they were hunted down afterward.
If that was the case, why not fight with everything they had? After all, a few extra Soul Douluos didn't mean they couldn't take on Title Douluos!
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing added:
"They didn't even bring a single Soul Douluo. It seems they want to finish me off quickly. But among these thirteen Title Douluos, only three are Super Douluos—the remaining ten are ordinary Title Douluos, nothing special.
Rest assured, we're not without a chance.
I'll handle the three strongest ones. You focus on keeping the ordinary Title Douluos occupied. Once I eliminate those three Super Douluos, I'll assist you."
Her words immediately boosted the confidence of the surrounding Soul Douluos.
Though most of them were only at the initial stages of Soul Douluo, their sheer numbers made up for it. There were at least thirty Soul Douluos present—enough to keep ten Title Douluos occupied.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing revealed a satisfied smile. Her side's morale had reached its peak. As the saying went, "Strike while the iron is hot; falter, and momentum wanes."
Zhu Zhuqing knew this was the perfect moment to strike!
Instantly, she fused with her martial soul, her overwhelming aura and impressive soul ring configuration quickly manifesting. Leading the charge, she rushed toward the Star Luo Emperor and his group.
The Soul Douluos didn't hesitate either, fusing with their martial souls and following closely behind Zhu Zhuqing.
Both sides knew this was a decisive battle that would determine the war's outcome. No one held back, unleashing their True Body forms at the most opportune moments.
Mountain-like White Tiger hammers and various bizarre martial souls emerged.
The battle officially began!
Colorful soul rings flashed across the sky, painting the once-blue heavens with vibrant hues. But none of the weaker individuals nearby had the leisure to admire this spectacle.
If they didn't run fast enough, even the slightest brush of the battle's aftershocks would cost them their lives!
The instant her martial soul fused, Zhu Zhuqing maxed out her amplifications and activated her ninth soul skill, White Tiger Descent, once again.
Seeing this, the Star Luo Emperor and his group's faces changed drastically. They had just been thoroughly beaten and knew how powerful Zhu Zhuqing's move was. While inwardly cursing their misfortune, they wondered how Zhu Zhuqing recovered so quickly. They themselves had barely regained seventy percent of their strength, yet Zhu Zhuqing seemed outrageously unfair!
Hidden in the shadows, Tang San frowned upon seeing this. Turning to Bo Saixi beside him, he said:
"Didn't you say divine beings aren't allowed to interfere? How did Zhu Zhuqing recover so quickly? Did you break the contract?"
Bo Saixi glanced sideways at Tang San and replied indifferently, "Ignorant. Use your divine sense to investigate yourself. Zhu Zhuqing simply consumed a rare treasure that rapidly restores soul power and vitality.
Also, let me warn you, Tang San. My god has always been fair, just, and magnanimous. He didn't take offense this time, but if you slander the integrity of my god's contract again, you'll learn just how sharp my Trident of the Sea God can be."
Scolded like this, Tang San's face soured, but he still stubbornly used his divine sense to investigate Zhu Zhuqing's condition.
Soon, Tang San was left speechless. Zhu Zhuqing had indeed consumed a rare treasure—he even recognized it. It was a spirit herb called Dragon Essence Leaf, which not only restored soul power but also healed wounds and stabilized one's foundation. Moreover, it was mixed with other rare treasures.
This made Tang San, a lover of herbs, slightly envious. Despite his long career, he hadn't acquired many rare treasures, yet Zhu Zhuqing was already enjoying them.
What an infuriating woman!
But soon, Tang San sneered coldly. Enjoy your fleeting happiness, Zhu Zhuqing.
Tang San thought: 'I refuse to believe thirteen Title Douluos can't take down one measly Title Douluo. Once you're defeated, the spoils of war from the Star Luo Emperor's side will belong to me.'
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