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Tang San, Tang Chen, and Xiao Wu arrived in the Great Star Dou Forest, preparing to add soul rings to Tang San's Hao Tian Hammer.
The three quickly made their way to the Lake of Life, where they met with the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python. Xiao Wu was reunited with her two younger brothers after a long time, and even Tang San and Tang Chen were treated with respect by these two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts.
Although Tang Chen was domineering and powerful, he refrained from acting against Tang San's wishes and had no intention of harming the two hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts.
After staying for two days, Xiao Wu decided to take Tang San to search for a suitable soul ring for the Hao Tian Hammer.
The Hao Tian Hammer sought ultimate power and destructive force, requiring extremely ferocious spirit beasts with high year-counts.
Xiao Wu had lived in the Great Star Dou Forest for many years under the care of the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python. In the core area of the forest, she was untouchable.
The spirit beasts that dared to provoke Xiao Wu were among the strongest and most top-tier spirit beasts.
Unfortunately, the three Qian Jun Ant Emperors, who once contested territory with the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Azure Bull Python, had disappeared. If they were still around, their combined ninety-thousand-year levels would have been perfect for Tang San.
After some discussion between Tang San and Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu decided to take Tang San to the mixed zone to find a spirit beast that had often bullied her—a creature known as the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was incredibly powerful. Although it was only sixty-thousand-years old, its strength had already reached the level of a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast. It could enhance its power by devouring other spirit beasts and was notorious for its viciousness and cunning. Xiao Wu despised it deeply.
After a thorough search by Tang Chen and Xiao Wu, they finally located the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was exceptionally fierce and shockingly strong, even attempting to ambush Xiao Wu and her companions.
However, with Tang Chen, a Limit Douluo, present, no matter how formidable the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was, it was beaten into submission under Tang Chen's relentless strikes, unable to escape.
Even when the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger tried to use its Evil God Hook and engage in a life-and-death arena battle, Tang Chen easily evaded its attacks. For a Limit Douluo, defeating such a hundred-thousand-year spirit beast was effortless.
Tang San delivered the final blow using his external soul bone Mantis Leg, piercing straight through the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's head.
After undergoing tidal training and basking in the light of the Sea God, Tang San's Mantis Leg external soul bone had undergone multiple evolutions. Its length now exceeded one and a half meters, resembling a massive emerald-green scythe. Not only was it extraordinarily sharp, but it also ignored defense when attacking enemies.
Moreover, after absorbing numerous poison-attribute soul rings, Tang San's Mantis Leg external soul bone gradually developed potent toxicity, which was instrumental in passing the final two trials on the Sea God Island.
However, just as Tang San killed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, a massive black soul ring instantly appeared, looking extraordinary.
Additionally, a black pearl emerged from the corpse of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. The pearl moved at incredible speed, attempting to flee.
But Tang Chen, being a Limit Douluo, possessed unmatched speed. Just as the Evil God Pearl attempted to vanish into space, Tang Chen forcefully grabbed it with his bare hands.
Even though the Evil God Pearl was extraordinarily powerful, under Tang Chen's overwhelming soul power suppression, it couldn't move and eventually stabilized.
Tang San, puzzled, asked: "Great-Grandfather, this pearl seems extraordinary. Could there be something unusual about it?"
Tang Chen's expression turned serious: "In the history of soul masters, there have been instances of people killing the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, but every time, this pearl appears. Unfortunately, no one has ever managed to obtain it."
"Legend has it that this pearl always vanishes into the void. However, with the reappearance of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger in the Great Star Dou Forest, I suspect this Evil God Pearl might be connected to the gods."
Tang San was shocked: "Great-Grandfather, how could that be? How could gods be related to spirit beasts?"
Tang Chen smiled: "This Evil God Pearl is merely a legend in the soul master world; no one has ever obtained it. According to legend, an evil god descended upon a white tiger, causing it to mutate. Its original light attribute turned dark, and it grew black wings symbolizing corruption, along with a scorpion-like Evil God Hook."
"This time, we've gained something significant. Obtaining this Evil God Pearl may present us with new opportunities."
"Furthermore, judging from the energy of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul ring, it has undoubtedly reached the hundred-thousand-year level. Spirit beasts at this level are guaranteed to produce soul bones. I suspect this Dark Demon Evil God Tiger might itself be akin to a soul bone."
Upon hearing this, Tang San's heart burned with excitement: "Great-Grandfather, if this Evil God Pearl is a special hundred-thousand-year soul bone, it would undoubtedly be among the finest, and it's even an external soul bone."
Tang Chen nodded: "Little San, don't think too much about it for now. First, absorb the soul ring of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger. Though the tiger is only sixty-thousand-years old, its energy is abundant. You must proceed with caution."
After discussing with Xiao Wu and Tang Chen for a while, Tang San sat cross-legged, summoning his Hao Tian Hammer to begin absorbing the soul ring. This would be the first soul ring for his Hao Tian Hammer.
With Tang San's current physical condition, there was little risk during the absorption process. After fully absorbing the soul ring, Tang San's soul power had astonishingly reached Level 89, just one step away from becoming a Title Douluo.
The soul ring skill of the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was exceptionally powerful, not only providing ultimate strength but also imbuing the Hao Tian Hammer with formidable dark attributes, making it even more mysterious and unpredictable.
After absorbing the first soul ring for his Hao Tian Hammer, Tang San prepared to absorb the Evil God Pearl as a soul bone.
Unexpectedly, the moment the Evil God Pearl touched Tang San's body, it exploded, enveloping his entire body in a surge of black energy.
At that instant, Tang San realized that the Evil God Pearl was akin to a divine-bestowed soul ring. It couldn't be absorbed as a soul bone into his body but rather as a soul ring onto his martial soul.
Tang San quickly summoned his Hao Tian Hammer, and indeed, an endless stream of black energy rapidly flowed into it.
Within Tang San's spiritual sea, apart from his original Hao Tian Hammer and Blue Silver Grass, a black pearl had now appeared.
After the black pearl shattered, it transformed into a towering figure, appearing godlike and gazing at Tang San as if he were an insignificant ant.
The black figure spoke: "I am the Evil God King, one of the five great god kings of the divine realm. I see your talent is commendable, and you seem worthy of cultivation. Are you willing to become my subordinate?"
Tang San was utterly stunned and quickly responded: "Lord Evil God King, Tang San feels profoundly honored. May I ask what your requirements are?"
The black figure's expression shifted slightly: "I am one of the five great god kings of the divine realm and also an enforcer of divine law. If you follow me, your future will undoubtedly shine across the Douluo Continent, and you will become its ruler."
Tang San swallowed nervously: "Lord Evil God King, I once trained on the Sea God Island. Does the Sea God also serve under you?"
In truth, Tang San harbored resentment. On the Sea God Island, he had not received the nine trials of the Sea God, and his trial rank was the same as Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er's—far below Yang Xiong's.
From communicating with Poseidon, Tang San learned that the Sea God favored Yang Xiong and even considered passing on the divine seat to him. Despite all his efforts, Tang San hadn't even had the chance to meet the Sea God.
The Evil God King sneered: "The Sea God is merely a first-tier god, far inferior to me. If you choose to follow me, your future will surpass the Sea God's."
Tang San quickly replied: "Lord Evil God King, Tang San is willing to follow you. Please bestow your trials upon me."
The Evil God King nodded: "You are a wise man who understands the situation. I hope you diligently complete my trials and reach my expectations as soon as possible."
Tang San's eyes revealed a hint of confusion: "May I ask, Lord Evil God King, why have you chosen me?"
The Evil God King's lips curled into a disdainful smile: "This is your opportunity. You possess twin martial souls and were born with full soul power. Your aptitude is decent, especially since you managed to obtain the Evil God Pearl. All of this was destined."
Tang San bowed deeply: "Thank you, Lord Evil God King. I will not disappoint your expectations and will ascend to godhood as soon as possible."
The Evil God King nodded, pointing a finger at Tang San. A surge of black energy rapidly integrated into Tang San's spiritual sea.
Within Tang San's spiritual sea, nine wisps of black mist appeared, with the first wisp already revealing the content of the first trial.
What Tang San failed to notice was that a black scythe had now appeared on his forehead. Moreover, his external soul bone Mantis Leg seemed to undergo subtle changes.
The originally emerald-green Mantis Leg external soul bone gradually absorbed a trace of black energy, further enhancing its power.
When Tang San opened his eyes again, Xiao Wu and Tang Chen looked slightly worried.
Tang San quickly recounted what had happened. Upon hearing this, Tang Chen was overjoyed, even shedding tears of emotion.
Tang Chen had pursued godhood his entire life but ultimately failed. Seeing Tang San's current situation, where a god had actively sought him out, Tang San's path to godhood would undoubtedly be far smoother than his own.
As a Limit Douluo, Tang Chen was well aware that Qian Renxue was already undergoing divine trials, and now his great-grandson had also begun his divine trials. Perhaps this was a fated confrontation.
After absorbing the Evil God Pearl, Tang San's Hao Tian Hammer now had two soul rings. The skills bestowed by the Evil God Pearl were incredibly powerful. The originally pitch-black Hao Tian Hammer had become even more bizarre and mysterious.
Tang San had now reached Level 90 and could add a ninth soul ring to his Blue Silver Grass. Furthermore, he still had eight soul rings left to absorb. If he absorbed eight top-tier soul rings or added a few soul bones, he would undoubtedly reach the Super Douluo level at an astonishing pace.
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