Inside the mental energy sphere that Tang Lan bestowed—
Every martial technique was included!
Except for two:
Jiu Yang Divine Power (Nine Yang Divine Skill) – Incompatible.Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill – Reserved for later.
Everything else—True Martial Seven Segments Formation, Dragon Capture Hand, Undying Seal Technique, Purple Demon Eye—
All were given!
Of course…
He set up extreme restrictions.
The Heart of Life Soul contained a fragment of Tang Lan's soul.
If Jing Ling ever leaked these techniques to a third party—
it would fully activate the soul seed inside him.
The consequences would be self-evident.
Without Tang Lan's approval—
Jing Ling could never teach these techniques to anyone.
Jing Ling's Loyalty
Jing Ling didn't know any of this.
He trembled with excitement, and in his overwhelming gratitude,
he dropped to his knees!
"Thank you, Patriarch, for your divine teachings!"
"From this day forward, I swear absolute loyalty to you!"
Tang Lan personally helped him up,
his smile warm and benevolent.
"From now on, you are one of us. You'll move to Team One, and Meng Yiran will join Team Two."
"Go stand next to Xiao San. If you have any questions, ask me."
Jing Ling remained respectful.
After greeting Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing,
he stood in the back, immersing himself in the new techniques.
Dai Mubai's Decision
Dai Mubai stepped forward, his eyes burning with excitement.
"Patriarch, is it really possible… for me to reach Title Douluo?"
He wasn't doubting—
It just seemed too good to be true.
However…
Tang Lan's next words made him even more ecstatic!
"Title Douluo is not enough."
"You have the potential to become a God."
Dai Mubai: [ ? ]
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!!!∑(Д)ノ
HOLY SH*T!
This wasn't even a question anymore!
Dai Mubai immediately placed his right hand over his chest—
kneeling on one knee in the highest ceremonial salute of the Star Luo Empire.
"I, Dai Mubai, swear upon the honor of my Star Luo ancestors—
I will serve you for all eternity!"
Planting the Soul Bond
A capable man who knows when to yield and when to rise.
Tang Lan repeated the process, planting the Heart of Life Soul into Dai Mubai.
And, just like before,
he handed over a mental energy sphere—
containing every martial technique except Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill.
Why Hold Back the Vajra Skill?
Tang Lan wasn't afraid of being surpassed.
After all, without a Pure Yang Physique,
Nine Yang Divine Skill could never reach its full potential—
It would always be his exclusive domain.
Moreover—
Seven external soul bonesInnate soul ringThree ultimate attributes
He was light-years ahead of anyone in the same realm.
Not to mention,
Immortal herbs in bulkTwo divine assessmentsEven Asura God's Nine Trials
were all lined up for him to claim.
Surpassing him?
Impossible.
The only reason he withheld the Vajra Skill was to prevent information overload for Dai Mubai…
and to maintain his prestige as the Patriarch.
Future Plans for Dai Mubai
Once Dai Mubai mastered Nine Yang Divine Skill and
achieved the Vajra Indestructible Body,
he would receive the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill as well.
After all—
A truly loyal subordinate should be as powerful as possible.
This long-term vision convinced Dai Mubai—
Tang Lan's promise of godhood was real!
At that moment!
The struggles of royal succession and the Star Luo Empire throne no longer mattered to him.
—Why would a future God care about mortal politics?
Tang Lan patted Dai Mubai's shoulder, signaling him to step aside.
Then, he turned his gaze toward the others.
Oscar's Turn
Oscar eagerly stepped forward, eyes filled with hope.
"Patriarch, do I have the potential to become a God?"
Tang Lan nodded.
"When you reach Title Douluo, you will naturally inherit the Food God's legacy."
This was simply a statement of fact.
But to Oscar and the others—
It sounded like the Patriarch could personally arrange divine inheritances!
Is the Patriarch… a God Reincarnate?!
Unbelievable!
But thinking back on Tang Lan's countless miracles…
What ordinary person could accomplish all that?
What if…
he was a reincarnated God?!
"I'M IN!" Oscar shouted.
"I pledge my loyalty! Hurry up, bind me!"
Without hesitation, he shoved his own chest forward—
"Right here! Implant it!"
The Binding Process
Tang Lan placed the Heart of Life Soul into Oscar's chest.
Then, he flicked his forehead.
"Ow!"
Oscar rubbed his head but grinned like an idiot.
"Thank you, Patriarch, for your divine blessings!"
He happily stepped aside, completely absorbed in his newly acquired techniques.
Only Three Left
Now, only three people remained:
Shui Bing'erShui Yue'erZhao Wuji
Zhao Wuji's Hesitation
Zhao Wuji hesitated for a moment before stepping forward.
"Patriarch… I probably can't become a God, right?"
He had a sense of self-awareness,
but still held a glimmer of hope.
Tang Lan shrugged.
"Godhood would be difficult for you…"
"But reaching Rank 97 or higher is guaranteed."
Zhao Wuji blinked in shock.
Then, after a brief moment of disappointment—his face flushed with excitement!
Rank 97?!
—He used to doubt whether he could even reach Title Douluo!
"HELL YEAH!"
"Patriarch, my life is yours!"
Again, the Heart of Life Soul was implanted,
and Zhao Wuji received the full package of techniques.
The Last Two—Shui Sisters
Tang Lan turned to the two girls, but didn't rush them.
As the three-minute decision period neared its end—
Shui Bing'er finally made up her mind.
Grabbing Shui Yue'er's hand, she stepped forward.
"Patriarch… can we both become Gods?"
She already knew the answer.
Tang Lan nodded.
"Bing'er, your talent is excellent. Once I evolve your martial soul,
you will have a real chance at godhood."
Then, he looked at Shui Yue'er.
"As for Yue'er…"
"You'll reach around Rank 95."
Reactions
Shui Bing'er's eyes dimmed slightly.
But Shui Yue'er beamed with joy and squeezed her sister's hand.
"Sis! You have a chance to become a God!"
"Rank 95 is already incredible! Without this, I might never even reach Title Douluo!"
She happily accepted and knelt before Tang Lan.
Shui Bing'er hesitated for a moment but ultimately followed suit.
Final Words
After implanting the Heart of Life Soul in both of them,
Tang Lan didn't immediately give them the mental energy spheres.
Instead, he looked around and said calmly—
"Oh, I almost forgot."
"If you become a First-Class God, you will get two slots to bring others to the Divine Realm—for eternal life."
"You are mostly Second-Class God candidates,
but if you train hard, First-Class God isn't impossible."
Shui Bing'er's eyes snapped up!
She gripped Shui Yue'er's hand tightly.
"A First-Class God…"
The next few years were going to be tough.
But…
they were all ready to fight for it!
(End of Chapter)
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