Chapter 284: Tang San's Changes
Within Star Dou Forest, Sky Blue Bull Pythonled Tang San and Xiao Wu back to their original position.
At this point, Tang Chen appeared extremely serious. Clearly, he had also sensed the fluctuation of soul power from the core area of the Life Lake. Even though Tang Chen was a Level 99 Limit Douluo, he could feel that the opponent's strength seemed to surpass his own.
Tang Chen was somewhat puzzled. He never expected that besides himself, Poseidon, and Qian Daoliu, there would be other Limit Douluos in the world. It was truly unbelievable.
However, when Tang San returned, after a conversation with Tang Chen, they learned that there was actually a black dragon hiding in the core area of Star Dou Forest, and its strength had reached the Limit Douluo level.
Tang Chen looked at Tang San with a somewhat serious expression.
"Little San, from now on, unless there is something extremely important, you should never provoke Yang Xiong easily. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll be at a disadvantage."
Tang San was shocked. "Great-Grandfather, Yang Xiong and I are classmates. We shouldn't have any conflict, and there won't be any confrontation."
Tang Chen shook his head. "Little San, after spending time with you, I have come to understand your character."
"You always pursue the strongest, and although you appear very humble on the surface, deep down, you are very stubborn. You practice diligently, and your feelings for Xiao Wu are very deep. You won't allow anyone to harm her."
"You and Yang Xiong have been classmates all this time, but from the very beginning, Yang Xiong's strength has always overshadowed yours. You have always endured it, thinking that once you become a Title Douluo and add soul rings to your Haotian Hammer, your strength will quickly surpass his."
"I know you're dissatisfied, but even though your twin martial souls are powerful, they don't necessarily make you invincible. Just like you've seen with Bibi Dong—her strength is impressive, and even though she reached Level 99, there is still a gap when compared to Qian Daoliu and me."
Tang San's originally smiling face gradually became tense and eventually turned angry.
"Great-Grandfather, I have innate full soul power, I have twin martial souls, and my talent is no worse than anyone else's, especially not worse than Yang Xiong's. I've known him for so many years, and I've never been able to beat him. I don't believe I will lose to him forever."
"That's why I've worked so hard these years, to become a Title Douluo as soon as possible, to add soul rings to my Haotian Hammer, and then I'll definitely surpass him in strength."
Tang Chen's expression was stern. "Little San, you're a bit obsessed. Back in the day, Qian Daoliu and I were natural enemies, but over the years, we competed and pushed each other, and eventually became good friends."
"On this point, I may be a bit dark, but at least I deeply admire Qian Daoliu's character. It's precisely because I trust him that I've made several alliances with him, ensuring that my Haotian Sect could survive back then."
"I hope you consider this. You can be opponents, you can be enemies, but it should be fair competition, pushing each other forward. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll go down the wrong path."
Tang San's face showed some dissatisfaction. "Great-Grandfather, don't you also believe in my talent? My Haotian Hammer can still add seven soul rings, and my Blue Silver Grass has a divine soul ring. By the time I add soul rings to Haotian Hammer, all of them will be over 50,000 years, and maybe even several 100,000-year soul rings. With the top-tier soul bones I've obtained, my Haotian Hammer will be stronger than ever."
"And with my current situation, in as little as half a year to a year, I'll definitely reach Super Douluo level, and I'll definitely surpass Yang Xiong."
Tang Chen shook his head. "Little San, you're underestimating Yang Xiong. In fact, I think everyone in the world underestimates Yang Xiong."
"I don't know where Yang Xiong got his information, but he somehow discovered the secrets of Star Dou Forest and found such powerful soul beasts. But his strength far exceeds anything you or I can imagine."
"Right now, Yang Xiong is only at Level 90, but he hasn't rushed to get his last soul ring. Clearly, he plans to push his physical body to the extreme through refining and then add that crucial soul ring."
"You saw it in the previous battle. Both Qian Jun Douluo and Jiang Mo Douluo were Level 96, and both were power-type Title Douluos, but Yang Xiong, at Level 90, could take them on alone with ease, without breaking a sweat. This shows that his strength has probably already reached Level 98."
"And he also has the Shura Magic Sword. In just a few months, he has mastered the Shura Magic Sword to this extent. Even I, who have had the Shura Magic Sword for years, couldn't achieve that. It's clear that Yang Xiong must have a connection to the Shura God."
Tang San's face showed a bit of bitterness. "Great-Grandfather, I'm not willing to accept it. I don't want to always be inferior. I don't want to be inconspicuous all my life."
"Back during the Soul Master Competition, Yang Xiong performed better than I did. Even though my soul power level was higher, his combat ability was stronger."
"My greatest goal in this world is to establish the Tang Sect, to make it the largest sect in the world."
"I originally planned to absorb the soul rings of the four single-attribute families, then quickly develop by using the connections with the Tiandou Royal Family and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Then, the Tang Sect would definitely become the biggest sect in the world."
"Unfortunately, one wrong move, and as soon as the Tang Sect was established, it was destroyed by the Spirit Hall. Now, only Tai Tan remains, while Yang Xiong, through the three major single-attribute families, established an even stronger sect, with a power level even matching the Top Three Sects."
"All my hard work has gone to waste. How can I accept that?"
"Don't think I don't know how Yang Xiong got stronger. He's just had opportunities, like the Immortal Herb—Mystic Grass. If I had the Mystic Grass, my strength wouldn't be what it is now. If the four single-attribute families had all supported me, Spirit Hall wouldn't have been able to easily destroy the Tang Sect."
After Tang San finished speaking, everyone around him fell into silence. Even Xiao Wu didn't know how to comfort him.
Tang Chen couldn't help but sigh. "Little San, I think you've changed recently. You've become more extreme. After absorbing two soul rings recently, you'd better consolidate your strength. Otherwise, I'm afraid your cultivation will hit a bottleneck."
Tang San shook his head. "Great-Grandfather, my bottleneck has been passed. I've already reached Title Douluo level, and Haotian Hammer can freely add soul rings. I will definitely become stronger quickly, and I might even surpass Yang Xiong."
"This Yang Xiong, no matter how strong he is, he can only add one more soul ring. His cultivation speed will slow down, and my soul power will surpass his, even my strength will exceed his."
"Moreover, I've now obtained the inheritance of a God. Once I complete the trial, I will definitely become the strongest in this world."
Tang Chen's expression became serious. "Little San, precisely because you now have the inheritance of a God, I'm saying this to you today."
"Becoming a God is not easy. Beyond personal strength, mental power and personal will are crucial. I, too, became arrogant back then, which led me to lose my way during the God trials. I don't want you to follow my old path. You don't need to be so extreme."
Tang San heard this and gradually calmed down. He bowed respectfully to Tang Chen.
"Great-Grandfather, thank you for your reminder. I have always been upright and will never go down a wrong path. Even if I challenge Yang Xiong, I will do it openly and fairly."
Tang Chen sighed helplessly. His time was running out, and he didn't have time to slowly shape Tang San's character or instill family and sect values in him.
Moreover, Tang Chen was very concerned about Tang San accepting the inheritance of the God. Since Tang San absorbed the two soul rings from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and the Evil God Pearl, his character seemed to have shifted.
In the past, no matter what, Tang San always carried himself like a gentleman, even if there were some extreme thoughts, he never showed them.
But now, after just a reminder, Tang San seemed unusually agitated, as though influenced by the evil energy from the two soul rings, and his originally hidden nature was beginning to emerge.
Soon, under the protection of Tang Chen and Xiao Wu, Tang San prepared to absorb the ninth soul ring for Blue Silver Grass.
This soul ring was a reward for completing the Red-Level Seven Trials on Seagod Island. Tang San had only added soul rings to Blue Silver Grass, so this soul ring could only be absorbed by Blue Silver Grass.
The divine soul ring had no attribute and could automatically adapt to the best soul skill for the soul master.
Tang San sat cross-legged. As soon as the divine soul ring appeared, his entire body seemed to be enveloped in golden mist.
But as the energy slowly poured in, it gradually aligned with Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and matched the attributes of all the soul rings he had obtained.
It took Tang San half a month to absorb the soul ring. During this process, Tang San spared no effort, and his entire body was pushed to the extreme, his face even contorted in pain.
When Tang San finished absorbing the soul ring, his Blue Silver Grass began to change, turning from its original blue to black. A wave of black energy quickly filled the surrounding space, causing even Titan Giant Ape and Sky Blue Bull Pythonto feel their scalp tingle.
Over the years, Tang San had absorbed many poison-type soul rings, and these rings were inclined toward the dark attribute, especially the crucial eighth soul ring, which came from the Black-scaled Merman.
In the end, Tang San obtained a 100,000-year soul ring, which was his first 100,000-year soul ring.
Once the soul ring was absorbed, Tang San let out a long howl. This ninth soul ring for Blue Silver Grass marked the greatest improvement Tang San had ever had. Not only did he obtain two very powerful soul skills, but he was also overjoyed to find that after absorbing the soul ring, he finally awakened his domain.
Tang San's soul power also reached Level 91. He was now truly a Title Douluo.
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