A blizzard raged, dark clouds billowed, and the world was a vast expanse of white.
The former site of the Clear Sky Sect was now nothing but ruins, the buildings buried under snow and ice, with only one gate exposed.
A beautiful figure stood outside the gate, braving the heavy snow and gazing into the distance.
"It's been a month. Will Second Brother be able to bring Little San back safely?"
Tang Hao had been away in the City of Slaughter for over a month, and Tang Yuehua's face was filled with worry.
Now that the Clear Sky Sect was gone, Tang San was her and Tang Hao's last hope. Just as Tang Yuehua thought her wait was in vain and was about to leave, a blurry figure appeared at the edge of the snow, walking quickly towards the former site of the Clear Sky Sect.
The figure was unfamiliar, but Tang Yuehua stared intently. As the figure drew closer, Tang Yuehua rubbed her bright eyes in disbelief, tears welling up instantly.
"Xiao San? That's Xiao San! Xiao San's back!"
Tang Yuehua seemed to see a glimmer of hope. Braving the wind and snow, she went to Tang San and helped him up.
Exhausted from his journey, he knelt before Tang Yuehua, tears streaming down his face, freezing into ice and falling to the snow within moments.
"Xiao San, what are you doing?"
Tang Yuehua quickly helped Tang San to his feet, but he wouldn't get up, crying out, "Auntie! Dad... Dad, he..."
Tang Yuehua's mind went blank, and she nearly collapsed. She took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and asked, "Xiao San, Second Brother... what happened to your father?"
Tang Yuehua asked urgently. The loss of the sect had already deeply saddened her; if Tang Hao were to suffer another accident today, Tang Yuehua would completely break down!
"Let me answer your question. Tang Hao is dead, killed by the King of Slaughter."
Zhou Sidong's words came from the dark clouds, a bright light splitting the clouds in two. Under the intensely hateful gazes of Tang Yuehua and Tang San, Zhou Sidong appeared!
His figure stood in mid-air, appearing before the two.
"It's you!"
Enemies meeting again, their eyes blazed with hatred.
Six spirit rings lit up beneath Tang San's feet, and countless dark purple Blue Silver Grasses rose from the snow, swarming towards Zhou Sidong.
"Still Blue Silver Entanglement?"
Zhou Sidong waved his hand, and the Blue Silver Grasses seemed to be paused, turning into ashes in an instant.
Seeing this, Tang San's face grew even more grim.
"Seven years have passed, and you seem to have regressed?"
Zhou Sidong smiled slightly, completely disregarding the hateful gaze Tang San was currently receiving. He then looked at Tang Yuehua and said, "Madam Yuehua, it's been a long time."
"Zhou Sidong! What happened to my second brother!"
Tang Yuehua asked angrily, her hatred for Zhou Sidong fueling a blood feud!
Unfortunately, being a woman, she couldn't do anything, let alone avenge her sect!
"Are you deaf? Tang Hao is dead, he died in the City of Slaughter. Don't be so naive as to think I did it; that guy wasn't worthy of my attention."
Zhou Sidong spread his hands, explaining the situation. Tang Yuehua seemed to lose her soul, losing her balance and collapsing to the ground. Looking at Tang San, whose hands were clenched and eyes blazing with anger, she still held onto a sliver of hope and asked, "Little San, tell your aunt, this isn't true! This isn't true!"
"Aunt..."
Tang San sighed inwardly. Although reality was cruel, Zhou Sidong's words only fueled his anger.
"It's true! Dad's dead! He died at the hands of that beast, the King of Slaughter!"
Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua could no longer suppress her grief. She wailed and collapsed onto the snow, letting the cold snow soak her warm and delicate face.
"Zhou Sidong! Today I will avenge Xiaowu and Mubai!"
Tang San brandished his Clear Sky Hammer, leaping into the air in fury. The eight spider spears, as black as ink, opened behind him, and at the same time, he activated his Killing God Domain. His eyes gradually turned red.
"Like a moth drawn to a flame, you invite your own destruction."
Zhou Sidong slightly raised his right hand, and an immense pressure, as vast as a mountain, pressed down on Tang San's entire body, causing him to fall rapidly to the ground. His limbs went limp, and he couldn't muster any strength at all.
Tang San roared, "Zhou Sidong! I'll kill you! If you have the guts, let me go! I'll tear you to pieces!!!"
"..."
Zhou Sidong was speechless, because Tang San had only said this one sentence from beginning to end, and he was truly tired of hearing it.
"Capture Tang Yuehua and Tang San!"
As Zhou Sidong's words fell, a group of Spirit Hall disciples, led by Lordiara, lifted Tang San up, severing his tendons in his hands and feet, and crippling his spirit power.
The Blue Silver Grass shattered, and the Clear Sky Hammer vanished.
From this day forward, the Clear Sky Hammer would never appear on this continent again. This once number one weapon spirit in the world, with Tang San's spirit crippled, became a "legendary" spirit only recorded in history books.
Perhaps many years later, the Clear Sky Hammer would reappear on the continent, perhaps mutated, or perhaps possessed by a descendant of a former member of the Clear Sky Sect with Clear Sky Sect blood.
However, all of this was no longer Zhou Sidong's concern. With Tang San captured, the Douluo Continent was now peaceful, with no more war, and everything was settled.
Zhou Sidong could now focus his attention on the parallel world, where the real disaster zone lay.
"Little San!"
Tang Yuehua cried, unwilling to accept this cruel reality.
"Your Highness, what should we do with these two?"
Lordiara asked.
"Tang Yuehua is under house arrest. No one is allowed to visit her, and no one is allowed to do anything heartless. As for Tang San... take him away and torture him a bit, just don't torture him to death. He'll be very useful in the future."
Zhou Sidong waved his hand, ordering his men to arrest the two and take them away.
"Zhou Sidong! Go ahead and kill me if you dare! As long as I, Tang San, am alive, I will fight you to the death!"
Tang San was dragged away, receiving several large blows before he left. Even so, he couldn't be quiet. As Tang San's voice faded into the distance, Zhou Sidong picked at his ear.
"The fly is gone."
Zhou Sidong arrived at the old site of the Haotian Sect. The once magnificent Haotian Sect was now buried under snow and ice, with only the sect's gate exposed.
"The number one sect in the world? Disappear."
Zhou Sidong flicked his finger, and the long-accumulated snow on the mountaintop collapsed, eventually forming an avalanche.
The last remaining gate of the Haotian Sect was buried, and the Haotian Sect can no longer be seen.
Watching the scene unfold before him, Zhou Sidong remained composed before vanishing.
Inside the Heaven Dou City dungeon,
Tang San was bound hand and foot, cold iron chains binding his limbs. With each lash of the whip, horrific wounds appeared on his body. Even so, Tang San gritted his teeth, remaining silent.
...
Unlike the tragic life of Tang San in the main world, Tang San in this parallel universe lived a carefree life.
Brothers by his side, beauties in his company.
Because Zhou Sidong had intercepted the Demonic Tiger Whale King, Tang San was forced to go to sea alone to slay a 70,000-year-old Poisonous Thorn Seahorse as the source of his ninth spirit ring for the Blue Silver Emperor. Fortunately, he also obtained a spirit bone—a vertebra—which was a bargain for him.
One of the most basic conditions for becoming a god is to acquire six spirit bones, two martial souls, and eighteen spirit rings.
This is the most basic requirement.
The fourth trial passed, and the fifth trial quietly arrived.
Within thirty-six hours, one must challenge the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos undefeated to finally succeed.
This challenge was easy for Tang San, as he had already become a Title Douluo and had Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to assist him. Passing the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo challenge was a breeze.
However, Dai Mubai and the others had become Soul Douluos. With Tang San's challenge, the seven Sacred Pillar Douluos' stamina and soul power were greatly depleted. Combined with Ning Rongrong's monstrous assistance, the fifth trial was no problem at all.
The first trial was against the Seahorse Douluo, which Tang San and Oscar passed.
The second trial was against the Sea Spear Douluo, which Tang San and Dai Mubai passed.
The third trial was against the Sea Illusion Douluo, where Tang San nearly killed him. Due to the illusion, Tang San saw Qian Sidong's figure, and the scene of his sacrifice seemed to be a personal experience, throwing him into disarray!
Fortunately, Xiao Wu intervened in time. Looking at the Blue Silver Overlord Spear so close, the Sea Illusion Douluo swallowed hard; he almost perished.
The fourth trial was against the Sea Ghost Douluo, which Tang San and Ma Hongjun passed.
The fifth trial was against the Starfish Douluo, which Tang San passed.
In the sixth trial, against the Sea Witch Douluo, Tang San passed, and his first spirit ring grew to 100,000 years. This was because the Blue Silver King had given Tang San this spirit ring after he awakened his Blue Silver Emperor bloodline.
Along with Tang San's growth, this spirit ring also grew, finally reaching 100,000 years under the stimulation of the Sea Witch Douluo.
The seventh trial was against the Sea Dragon Douluo.
As the strongest of the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos, Tang San's battle against him was extremely intense. The Sea Dragon Douluo's Demon-Slaying Domain was the end of all domains!
Tang San, with all his domains combined, was completely helpless. This battle was the pinnacle of their fight, the most powerful opponent they had ever encountered since their debut.
Ultimately, Tang San, with his Clear Sky Hammer spirit, prevailed.
The fifth trial of the Sea God was then completed.
"The sixth trial of the Sea God: withstand the force of an incense stick's burning for the time it takes for the Sea God Douluo Poseidon to burn."
Upon hearing this news, Tang San and his companions were completely uneasy. To withstand the force of an incense stick's burning for the time it takes for the Sea God Douluo Poseidon to burn—was this a joke?
Poseidon sat in the Sea God's Temple, watching the astonished expressions of Tang San and the others reflected in the massive water curtain before her. With a wave of her hand, their figures vanished.
"History is repeating itself. Tang San will successfully complete the sixth trial."
Poseidon, responsible for the crucial sixth trial, would go easy on him; this was the most important, and only, chance on his path to becoming a Sea God.
Gazing at the Sea God's Trident, inverted on the triangular pillar before her, she knew this trident was destined to be Tang San's divine weapon. Although the Sea God's Heart of this world was shattered, Poseidon still possessed the Sea God's Heart of the main world—the key to Tang San's ultimate godhood.
Suddenly, Poseidon felt a pang of regret and quickly rose from her throne.
In the brief moment she knelt, the Sea God appeared—the Sea God of the parallel universe's divine realm.
"Greetings, Lord Sea God! May I ask what brings you here today?"
Poseidon bowed respectfully.
"Poseidon, Tang San has completed the fifth trial of the Sea God. You should also make an appearance in the sixth trial; we need to speed up his divine trials."
The Sea God finished speaking, and Poseidon couldn't help but ask, "Lord Sea God, Tang San has lost the Heart of the Sea God. Will he be able to pull out the Sea God Trident in the seventh trial?"
The Heart of the Sea God is the core of the Sea God Trident; without it, the trident is soulless.
"As a former Sea God and Asura God, the Sea God Trident is his divine weapon. Even without the Heart of the Sea God, he can pull it out smoothly. You don't need to worry about that."
Hearing this, Poseidon understood.
"Poseidon, you need to be mentally prepared."
The Sea God's sudden words startled Poseidon slightly. She asked, "What does the Sea God mean?"
For some reason, Poseidon's heart pounded.
"You've also dealt with that anomaly. That anomaly carries the aura of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, suggesting that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King of his world has already been slain! Therefore, I need you to be prepared. If the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is attacked, you must rush there as quickly as possible,"
the Sea God said solemnly.
"Yes, Lord Sea God, I understand,"
Poseidon nodded in agreement.
"There's one more thing..."
Poseidon: "..."
The Sea God continued, "That anomaly is extremely powerful and difficult to deal with. To prevent the Deep Sea Demon Whale King from being lost, and Tang San from missing out on my divine position, you must pay a price!"
Poseidon's heart skipped a beat, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. A sense of foreboding washed over her.
"Please...please instruct me, Lord Sea God,"
Poseidon asked, forcing a smile and bowing her head.
Seeing this, the Sea God nodded in satisfaction: "Poseidon, if that anomaly kidnaps the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and such a thing happens, Tang San will be unable to successfully inherit the Sea God's position without that creature's whale pearl. At that time, I will need you to sacrifice your soul."
"What?!"
Poseidon looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with horror.
Not only was he being asked to sacrifice himself, but his soul too?
"You refuse?"
The Sea God glanced at Poseidon, his tone grave.
"..."
Poseidon remained silent, feeling immense pressure.
"Please explain, my lord."
Poseidon bowed, his expression earnest.
He didn't understand the Sea God's meaning.
"Your spirit is me, and Tang San will ultimately inherit my godhood. Without the Heart of the Sea God, Tang San cannot possibly inherit my godhood. At the final moment, I need you to make a sacrifice to fill the void left by the Heart of the Sea God. After the turmoil here subsides, Tang San will resurrect you, and then you and Tang Chen will reunite in the God Realm."
With that, the Sea God's figure vanished.
"..."
Poseidon's hands clenched involuntarily; this fate was too cruel for her.
In her previous life, even with sacrifice, her soul could be preserved.
But in this life...
"This is too unfair to you,"
the Sea God's divine sense spoke.
"..."
Poseidon remained silent for a long time before saying, "I will not stop him from capturing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. I thought the Sea God could truly treat me, but I never expected..."
"Have you thought it through?"
the divine sense asked again.
"In this life, I will live only for myself!"
Poseidon slowly stood up and walked towards the door without looking back.
She was the chief examiner of the sixth trial of the Sea God; it was time to take charge of the test.
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