This surprised Tang Hao; Tang San's resolve was higher than he had imagined.
After all, the concept of God was a taboo topic before the Great Meeting. Being able to set the goal of becoming a God so quickly showed that Tang San had accepted the current new situation and new things.
Tang Hao scrutinized The Shrek group again; the entire team was currently at a level just one step away from becoming Titled Douluo.
Furthermore, Dai Mubai had been the first to obtain a 200,000-year spirit bone. It had been sent to him by the Star Luo Empire, a nominal gift from the Star Luo Imperial Family to their Third Prince as a way to prepare a fallback.
However, the group lacked suitable spirit rings and the corresponding strength configurations; they were merely trash who possessed levels but nothing else.
Seeing this, Tang Hao said solemnly, "Becoming a God is still far off. The most important thing for you all right now is to obtain spirit rings."
"I think so too. spirit rings are still very important for current Spirit Masters. Although breaking through levels no longer mandatorily requires spirit rings, without them, one cannot even exert ten percent of their normal strength. This is based on my precise theoretical data."
Yu Xiaogang had a serious expression; he finally had an opportunity to show off the latest theories he had been researching recently.
Tang San became excited for a moment and asked curiously, "In that case, do Grandmaster and Father already have a solution?"
Before this, the Shrek Seven Devils and the others had been distressed by their inability to find suitable spirit rings. Now, it seemed there was hope.
"If that's the case, will Third Brother and the rest of us be able to become Titled Douluo in name and reality?"
Xiao Wu was hopping around, also very excited.
But Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang certainly had no way; he was just joining in the commotion. If he had a solution, he wouldn't be so conflicted now.
However, Tang Hao was clearly well-prepared, his face full of confidence.
"A mutation occurred in the Star Dou Great Forest recently, giving rise to many lands of fortuitous chance. A friend of mine has already pointed out a route for me."
Tang Hao spoke with a hint of hesitation, but no one noticed.
Even someone as cautious as Flender kept expressing his approval.
Dai Mubai immediately said to the other six of the Shrek Seven Devils, "Your Boss Dai is now ready and waiting."
He clenched his fists, his morale quite high.
"Mubai, I will also work hard," Zhu Zhuqing followed suit.
But Tang San just thought quietly; for him, his goal was not limited to this.
"Besides spirit rings, there should be other things, right?" Tang San asked.
Tang Hao was stunned for a moment by his son's keenness.
He continued, "Once we get there, you must strive for all results yourselves. I can only lead the way but cannot participate. This is a test for you."
"Then there will certainly be risks," Flender said.
"But right now, we can only trust the Clear Sky Douluo; we have no other choice," Yu Xiaogang said firmly.
"Then we shall set off immediately. Remember to be cautious in the event of danger."
After Tang Hao finished speaking, he unfurled his black robe. A cloud of black mist surrounded the Shrek Seven Devils, and then they vanished into thin air.
Before Yu Xiaogang and Flender could even step forward, they were left behind on the spot. It seemed that in Tang Hao's eyes, they were not worthy... In the Star Dou Great Forest, mist lingered, and it was a sea of green.
Before the Great Meeting, this was still a gathering place for Spirit Beasts and a place for Spirit Masters to advance.
But now it was different; relying on the luck of heaven and earth and the essence of the sun and moon, many Heavenly Treasures had been produced here.
In particular, the refinement of some top-tier pills and the forging of Immortal Artifacts and Spiritual Treasures all required excavation and exploration here.
Therefore, the danger from Spirit Beasts was not necessarily the greatest; the most threatening were the Demons and Monsters produced along with the laws.
Boom!
The arrival of The Shrek group caused a surge of air in the vicinity.
They were now in the innermost core region, which was the Star Lake. The hundred-thousand-year Spirit Beasts, the Sky Azure Bull Python and the Titan Giant Ape, lived here, but there was currently no sign of them.
Tang Hao didn't waste words; he anxiously searched the surroundings for a mark he might have left before.
The trace of a giant Heptagram appeared on the ground. It wasn't drawn on the ground but seemed to be spilled out using some kind of energy.
Ma Hongjun and Oscar were still playing around even after arriving here. They emboldened each other and were the first to reach the side of the Heptagram.
Ma Hongjun patted his chest and said, "I know what this is. If I'm not mistaken, it's a Summoning Array, but why does it feel a bit strange?"
As he spoke, he clutched his chest, feeling uncomfortable all over. The Evil Fire within his body was out of control again.
"Fatty, are you okay?"
Oscar himself couldn't bear it either; his whole body was burning hot, as if he were being roasted over a fire.
Tang San wanted to go up and help his companions, but he couldn't take a step forward.
Instead, he speculated, "Could the Heptagram array magnify our weaknesses? Father, what do we need to do with it?"
Tang Hao still didn't speak. He took a black jar from his bosom, which contained some blood-red viscous substance, and poured some on each of the seven points of the Heptagram in turn.
His timing was very precise; if he had been a moment slower, Oscar would have already pounced on Ning Rongrong.
"Hmph, rogue," Ning Rongrong said, pouting as she hugged Xiao Wu.
Oscar knew he had made a fool of himself, and his face slumped for a while.
But Tang Hao continued without stopping, "The seven of you stand on each point of the Heptagram. At that time, a real Dharma Image Space will be generated within a radius of ten thousand miles. You must hold on for ten minutes without falling; otherwise, the test will be considered a failure."
This was so direct and rapid that it left the Shrek Seven Devils somewhat bewildered.
But Tang San chose to trust his father and stood on it decisively.
Then came Xiao Wu and Dai Mubai; they trusted their so-called Third Brother.
Thus, the other four also got on sluggishly. Although they all had doubts about Tang Hao in their hearts, they had no reason to refuse.
As the number of people in the Heptagram array was complete, a crimson light surged from the ground and shot straight into the sky. In an instant, even the sun's radiance was covered in a red hue.
Then, the Heptagram produced a phantom ring that enveloped the seven people from the bottom up. Without any preparation of their own will, The Shrek group all forcibly manifested their spirit rings.
Tang Hao slowly retreated, the expression on his face somewhat distorted. A cold glint flashed in his eyes; he intended to leave without explaining anything clearly.
Tang San naturally noticed this. He wanted to break free from the current situation, but he found that even after exhausting his spirit power, he simply couldn't do it.
"Father, what on earth are you planning?"
He hadn't asked this doubt earlier, and now it was too late.
Boom!
The Heptagram array burst forth with a massive amount of light energy, sweeping across the entire Star Lake. Everyone immediately lost their vision, and everything before their eyes turned pitch black.
When they opened their eyes again, the Star Lake was still there, but the Heptagram array had vanished. At the same time, The Shrek group had all inexplicably become Titled Douluo.
"Third Brother, we did it!"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong hugged in celebration.
But with things progressing so quickly, could there be no catch?
"Be careful, Mubai."
Zhu Zhuqing reacted quickly; she cried out as soon as she saw a white figure.
"It's a White Tiger!"
Tang San immediately summoned his Blue Silver Grass for Binding, preparing for the coming enemy.
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