Chapter 278: Tang San's Opportunity
Tang San, Tang Chen, and Xiao Wu arrived in Star Dou Forest, ready to add a soul ring to Tang San's Haotian Hammer.
The three of them first arrived at the Lake of Life, where they encountered the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python. Xiao Wu was reunited with her two brothers after a long time, and even Tang San and Tang Chen received attention from these two 100,000-year soul beasts.
Although Tang Chen was domineering and powerful, he didn't want to go against Tang San's wishes and had no intention of attacking these two powerful soul beasts.
After staying for two days, Xiao Wu decided to take Tang San to search for a suitable soul ring for the Haotian Hammer.
The Haotian Hammer sought ultimate power and destructive force, requiring very fierce and high-aged soul beasts.
Having lived in Star Dou Forest for so many years under the protection of the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python, Xiao Wu had become untouchable in the core area of the forest.
The soul beasts that dared to challenge Xiao Wu were usually the strongest and most formidable of them all.
Unfortunately, the three Thousand-Jin Ant Kings that once fought for territory with the Titan Giant Ape and the Sky Blue Bull Python had disappeared. Otherwise, with their 90,000-year lifespan, they would have been a perfect match for Tang San.
After some discussion, Xiao Wu decided to take Tang San to the mixed zone to search for a soul beast that often bullied her: the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was incredibly powerful. Although it was only 60,000 years old, its strength had long reached the level of a 100,000-year beast, especially because it could devour other soul beasts to enhance its own power. It was also extremely vicious and treacherous, making it a beast Xiao Wu loathed.
After some searching, Tang Chen and Xiao Wu found the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was also incredibly fierce and powerful, even attempting to ambush Tang San and his group.
However, with Tang Chen, a Limit Douluo, present, no matter how strong the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger was, it was easily subdued by Tang Chen's few strikes and was on the brink of death, unable to escape.
Even the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger attempted to use the Evil God Hook and the Death Arena, but both attacks were easily avoided by Tang Chen. Defeating a 100,000-year soul beast was a simple task for a Limit Douluo.
Tang San, using the Mantis Leg External Spirit Bone, struck the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's head and pierced it clean through.
After undergoing the Tidal Refining Body and Sea God's Light, Tang San's Mantis Leg External Spirit Bone had undergone multiple evolutions, now reaching a length of over one and a half meters, resembling a giant green sickle. It was incredibly sharp and ignored the enemy's defenses when attacking.
Moreover, as Tang San had absorbed numerous poison attribute soul rings, the Mantis Leg External Spirit Bone had gradually developed a toxicity. This was also the reason Tang San was able to pass the last two tests on Sea God Island.
However, just as Tang San killed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, a massive black soul ring appeared, looking very extraordinary.
Especially as a black orb appeared on the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's corpse, which rapidly tried to escape.
But Tang Chen, being a Limit Douluo with incredibly fast speed, immediately grabbed the Evil God Orb as it tried to escape into space.
Even though the Evil God Orb was powerful, it couldn't move under the pressure of Tang Chen's formidable soul power and gradually stabilized.
Tang San was puzzled. "Great ancestor, this orb seems very unusual. Could it be dangerous?"
Tang Chen's expression became serious. "In the history of soul masters, many have killed the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, but every time the beast is slain, this orb appears. Unfortunately, no one has ever been able to obtain it."
"It's said that this orb always escapes into the void, but now that the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger has reappeared in Star Dou Forest, I believe this Evil God Orb is related to the gods."
Tang San was shocked. "Great ancestor, how could this be? How could gods be involved with soul beasts?"
Tang Chen smiled. "The Evil God Orb is just a legend in the soul master world, no one has ever obtained it. It is said that the Evil God descended upon a white tiger, causing it to mutate, turning its original light attribute into darkness, developing black wings that represent corruption, and growing the Evil God Hook, which resembles a scorpion's tail."
"This time, we've made a significant discovery. The Evil God Orb might lead us to new opportunities."
"Furthermore, based on the energy from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul ring, it should have already reached the 100,000-year level. 100,000-year soul beasts always produce soul bones, and I suspect this Evil God Tiger might be something similar to a soul bone."
Tang San's heart burned with excitement upon hearing this. "Great ancestor, if the Evil God Orb is a special 100,000-year soul bone, it would be the finest of soul bones, and even better, it's an external spirit bone."
Tang Chen nodded. "Little San, don't think too much about it. Absorb the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul ring first. Although it's only 60,000 years old, its energy is quite abundant. You need to be extra cautious."
After some communication with Xiao Wu and Tang Chen, Tang San sat down and summoned the Haotian Hammer to absorb the soul ring, marking the first soul ring for the Haotian Hammer.
Given Tang San's current physical condition, there was little risk in absorbing the soul ring. After absorbing it, Tang San's soul power reached an astonishing level of 89, just one step away from becoming a Title Douluo.
The soul skill granted by the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger's soul ring was extremely powerful. Not only did it grant immense strength, but it also carried a strong dark attribute, making the Haotian Hammer even more mysterious.
After absorbing the first soul ring for the Haotian Hammer, Tang San prepared to absorb the Evil God Orb as a soul bone.
However, unexpectedly, as soon as the Evil God Orb made contact with Tang San's body, it exploded, and black energy enveloped his entire body.
In that moment, Tang San realized that the Evil God Orb was similar to a divine soul ring and could not be absorbed as a soul bone. Instead, it could be absorbed as a soul ring onto his martial soul.
Tang San quickly summoned the Haotian Hammer, and sure enough, an endless stream of black energy rushed into the Haotian Hammer.
But within Tang San's spiritual sea, alongside the Haotian Hammer and Blue Silver Grass, a black orb appeared.
After the black orb exploded, it formed a giant humanoid figure, which appeared incredibly tall and divine. It looked down at Tang San as if he were an insignificant insect.
The black figure spoke. "I am the Evil God King, one of the Five Great Gods of the Divine Realm. I see you have good talent and could be a worthy follower. Will you serve me?"
Tang San was in shock and quickly responded, "Evil God King, it is an honor for me to meet you. What is it that you require?"
The black figure's expression changed slightly. "I am one of the Five Great Gods of the Divine Realm and also one of the enforcers of the Divine Realm. If you follow me, you will shine on the entire Douluo Continent and become its ruler."
Tang San swallowed hard. "Evil God King, I have once trained on Sea God Island. Does the Sea God serve you as well?"
Tang San had always harbored some dissatisfaction. He had not completed the Sea God's Nine Trials and had ranked much lower than Yang Xiong. From his communications with Poseidon, it was clear that Poseidon favored Yang Xiong, even considering passing the divine position onto him, while Tang San had never even had the chance to meet Poseidon.
The Evil God King sneered. "The Sea God is just a first-level god, far inferior to me. If you follow me, your future will far exceed that of the Sea God."
Tang San quickly said, "Evil God King, I am willing to follow you. Please grant me the trials you have set."
The Evil God King nodded. "You're a smart one, knowing when to advance and retreat. Complete my trials and meet my requirements, and you will be rewarded."
Tang San's eyes were filled with confusion. "Why did you choose me, Evil God King?"
The Evil God King's lips curled into a sneer. "This is your opportunity. You have twin martial souls, innate full soul power, and decent talent. Most importantly, you've acquired the Evil God Orb. This was all destined."
Tang San bowed deeply. "Thank you, Evil God King. I will not fail your expectations and will become a god as soon as possible."
The Evil God King nodded, and with a wave of his finger, black energy quickly flowed into Tang San's spiritual sea.
Within his spiritual sea, nine strands of black mist began to form, and the first strand revealed the contents of the first trial.
What Tang San didn't notice was that a black sickle had appeared in his forehead. Furthermore, his Mantis Leg External Spirit Bone seemed to be undergoing a subtle change.
The originally green Mantis Leg External Spirit Bone gradually took on a hint of black energy, making the external spirit bone even more powerful.
When Tang San opened his eyes again, both Xiao Wu and Tang Chen looked a little worried.
Tang San quickly recounted what had just happened, and upon hearing this, Tang Chen was overjoyed, even moved to tears.
Tang Chen, who had always sought godhood but failed, now saw that a god had chosen Tang San. His path to becoming a god would not be as arduous as his own.
As a Limit Douluo, Tang Chen knew that Qian Renxue was undergoing her divine trials, and now his great-grandson was beginning his. Perhaps they were destined to face off one day.
After absorbing the Evil God Orb, the Haotian Hammer now had two soul rings. The soul skill granted by the Evil God Orb was equally powerful. The Haotian Hammer, once dark, now seemed even more mysterious and unpredictable.
Tang San had now reached level 90, and he was ready to add the ninth soul ring to his Blue Silver Grass. He also had eight soul rings left to absorb, and with those top-tier soul rings and perhaps a few more soul bones, he could reach the Super Douluo realm at an incredibly fast pace.
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