Chapter 314: Tang San's Decision
Tang San, carrying Xiao Wu, fled frantically. Fortunately, Jialing Pass was not far from the Star Dou Forest, and before Qian Renxue arrived at Jialing Pass, Tang San and Xiao Wu had already reached the Star Dou Forest.
Once they entered the Star Dou Forest, the surrounding area was filled with an extraordinarily dense life force, making the two feel as though they had returned home. Tang San let out a long breath of relief.
However, at that moment, Tang San suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His face twisted in pain, his eyes filled with fury.
This was because, at that instant, Tang San sensed that his father's aura had vanished. His father's aura was filled with hatred and unwillingness—a bloodline connection.
Especially since Tang San could also sense that the one who had attacked his father was a golden light, the nemesis of his Asura God's inheritance.
Tang San was very clear now that since Qian Renxue had become a god and her divine aura had reached Jialing Pass, it meant his father had already perished at Qian Renxue's hands.
"Qian Renxue, you're ruthless. You dared kill my father! I will not let you have a place to rest; I will wipe out your Spirit Hall Empire from the roots."
Xiao Wu was extremely worried: "Brother San, what happened? Why are you suddenly like this?"
Tang San wiped the blood from his lips, his eyes now bloodshot: "Xiao Wu, my father is dead. It was Qian Renxue, the executioner. It was Qian Renxue who bullied the weak with her strength."
Tang San and his father, Tang Hao, had always relied on each other. Although they didn't speak much, Tang Hao had always been Tang San's greatest support. Even Tang San's cultivation had been planned by Tang Hao. Tang Hao even ventured into Spirit Hall alone for Tang San.
In Tang San's heart, Tang Hao was both father and mother, the most important person in the world.
Xiao Wu spoke anxiously: "Brother San, now that Qian Renxue has reached Rank 100 and become a god, we are no match for her. Where else can we go in this world?"
Tang San's eyes were filled with determination: "Maybe I can't defeat Qian Renxue now. But the black dragon we saw last time, its power was also terrifying. It may be on par with Qian Renxue. If we get its protection, we might be able to escape."
Xiao Wu's face turned pale: "Brother San, that might not work. The black dragon was extremely fierce. Its aura was so terrifying that even I felt it. It didn't seem like an ordinary 100,000-year soul beast."
"Moreover, the black dragon already warned us last time not to disturb it. If we did, it might not be so kind. It seemed unpredictable, and if we rashly went in, it could be very troublesome."
Tang San shook his head: "Xiao Wu, no matter what, the soul beast family is our ancestor, and I also have half of the soul beast bloodline. It should protect us. Besides, Qian Renxue has become a god; she won't allow the soul beast family to exist."
"And most importantly, since Yang Xiong was able to make a deal with that black dragon, we should be able to do the same."
Tang San actually had more to say. He still lacked the last two soul rings and the last two soul bones. With Tang San's current strength, ordinary 10,000-year soul rings and soul bones wouldn't be enough to meet his goal.
He needed two 100,000-year soul rings and two soul bones. The only 100,000-year soul beasts in the Star Dou Forest were the Great Ming and Second Ming.
However, because of his feelings for Xiao Wu, Tang San hadn't considered taking the Great Ming and Second Ming. Perhaps that black dragon could help him. As long as he could take revenge, he was willing to pay any price.
What Tang San didn't know was that, with his father's death and the overwhelming amount of energy from the corpses he absorbed at Jialing Pass, his soul power had started to shift toward the Asura God direction. Especially after passing the Asura God's trial, his affinity with the Asura God had increased once again.
Tang San's inner darkness and evil were beginning to take over. His Dark Blue Silver Grass appeared extremely bloodthirsty, and even the Haotian Hammer was starting to change.
The greatest change was in Tang San's Mantis Leg External Soul Bone. It had turned completely dark and was now covered in dense Asura God power.
Moreover, after defeating Bibi Dong, not only had he passed this stage of the Asura God's trial, but he had also received the next trial requirements: to obtain all soul rings and soul bones, and to reach Rank 99. The final two soul rings and soul bones must be 100,000 years old.
Now, Tang San had no choice. Since Qian Renxue had already appeared on the battlefield and his uncle didn't leave with him, Haotian Sect couldn't help him anymore. In fact, Haotian Sect was in no position to help now.
His great-grandfather had already gone to Seagod Island and was nearing the end of his life. The only ones who could still help him were Xiao Wu and the Great Ming and Second Ming.
When Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived at the core area of the Star Dou Forest, they finally saw the Great Ming and Second Ming.
After the Great Ming and Second Ming were injured last time by Bibi Dong's poison, they had only recovered half of their strength, and it was unclear how long it would take them to fully recover.
Tang San looked at the injured Great Ming and Second Ming, a strange light flashed in his eyes, but when he looked at Xiao Wu next to him, the light disappeared without a trace.
The Sky Blue Bull Python looked puzzled: "Sister Xiao Wu, Tang San, why did you rush to the Star Dou Forest? Has something happened?"
Xiao Wu quickly replied: "Great Ming, Second Ming, you must have felt the terrifying aura from Spirit Hall City. Qian Renxue has become a god. She will likely come after me and Brother San, so I had to return to the Star Dou Forest."
The Sky Blue Bull Python responded: "Sister Xiao Wu, I've recently felt several powerful auras. Some time ago, I felt a very strong beastly aura over the ocean. It should have come from our soul beast clan, but it quickly disappeared."
"Today, I also felt a terrifying aura in the human world, like a god. Even Second Ming and I felt like ants in front of it."
"From what you've said, a new god has emerged in the human world. The aura over the ocean was just as powerful as that of a human god."
"If the human god is an enemy of Tang San, then Second Ming and I may not be able to help."
Tang San quickly responded: "Great Ming, I know how powerful Qian Renxue is. I'm afraid there is no one in the world who can oppose her."
"But I remember that black dragon we encountered last time. Its power should not be inferior to Qian Renxue's. I want to find that black dragon. Maybe it can offer us protection."
The Sky Blue Bull Python's face showed hesitation: "Tang San, it's not that I don't want to help you. The last time, that black dragon senior warned me not to disturb it no matter what. Even if it involves life and death, I can't interfere."
Tang San said: "Great Ming, I know it's difficult, but I will convince the black dragon senior to help us. I will protect Xiao Wu, no matter what price I have to pay."
Xiao Wu quickly added: "Great Ming, it's really dangerous now. We need the help and protection of the senior soul beasts. Brother San also has soul beast blood in him. He can be considered half of the soul beast clan."
The Sky Blue Bull Python reluctantly said: "Alright, for Sister Xiao Wu's safety, I'll risk going there again. But Tang San, you must understand, that black dragon has been in hiding at the Lake of Life for tens of thousands of years. Even I only heard of their whereabouts by accident. He may be extremely averse to other soul beasts, not to mention humans."
Tang San nodded: "Great Ming, I understand. I just want to make a deal with him. I won't reveal his location."
The last time, the Sky Blue Bull Python had personally led Tang San and Xiao Wu to find the black dragon, Di Tian. In the Lake of Life, the soul power was dense and visibility extremely low. Even Tang San couldn't find the path they took last time. Only the Sky Blue Bull Python could find it due to its snake-like senses.
Tang San was very clear that Qian Renxue would never let him off. According to Tang Men's rules, when facing an enemy far stronger than oneself, one must endure and wait for the right moment to strike.
Considering the current situation, Qian Renxue would likely not give him time to go to Seagod Island. Only the mysterious black dragon from last time might be able to give him some time, perhaps even save his life.
Now, Tang San still had unfinished goals. He was very close to becoming a god, and whether for himself or Xiao Wu, he could not act recklessly, or he would risk everything.
Soon, under the guidance of the Sky Blue Bull Python, Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived at the secret place of the Lake of Life once again.
Tang San leaped up and stood on the same rock where Yang Xiong had stood last time. He called out into the air.
"Black Dragon senior, please come out and meet me!"
But after Tang San called out several times with all his strength, there was no response. It seemed as though the Lake of Life was just an ordinary lake, with no signs of soul beasts.
Tang San's face darkened. He then poured all his soul power into his Mantis Leg External Soul Bone and slashed the surface of the lake with all his might.
A black aura instantly entered the Lake of Life, and the water seemed to be turning black.
At that moment, a terrifying voice came from within the lake.
"How dare you, little brat, provoke me? You are seeking death!"
The surface of the lake began to boil, and the black aura that had entered disappeared without a trace. A black giant dragon over a thousand meters long slowly rose from the lake.
Both Tang San and the Sky Blue Bull Python felt an overwhelming pressure, as though they would be shattered into pieces at any moment by the black dragon before them.
Di Tian, the black dragon, appeared enraged: "Kid, I remember telling you that if you dared leak my whereabouts, I would tear you apart!"
(END CHAPTER)
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