Chapter 281: Tang San

Tang San, Tang Chen, and Xiao Wu arrived in the middle of the Star Dou Great Forest, preparing to add a soul ring to Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer.

The three went straight to Life Lake, where they encountered the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python; Xiao Wu was reunited with those two younger brothers after a long separation, and even Tang San and Tang Chen were regarded highly by the two great ten‑thousand‑year Soul Beasts.

Although Tang Chen is domineering and powerful, he would not blatantly go against Tang San's wishes, and had never considered attacking those two great ten‑thousand‑year Soul Beasts.

After two days, Xiao Wu took Tang San to look for a soul ring suitable for the Clear Sky Hammer.

The Clear Sky Hammer seeks ultimate power and destructive force, requiring some extremely ferocious and very ancient Soul Beasts.

Having lived in the Star Dou Great Forest for many years, Xiao Wu, under the care of the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python, is untouchable in Xingdou Da Senlin Hexin Qu, no one dares to provoke her.

And the Soul Beasts that truly dare to provoke Xiao Wu are essentially the most powerful and top‑tier Soul Beasts.

Unfortunately, the three Thousand‑Weight Ant Emperors that once contested territory with the Titan Giant Ape and the Azure Bull Python have disappeared; otherwise, with their ninety‑thousand‑year level age, they would be perfect for Tang San.

After discussing with Tang San, Xiao Wu decided to take Tang San to the Mixed Zone to find a Soul Beast that often bullied her, which turned out to be the Dark Demon Evil Tiger.

The Dark Demon Evil Tiger is extremely powerful; although its age is only sixty‑thousand years, its strength has already reached the hundred‑thousand level, especially since it can boost its power by devouring Soul Beasts, and it is exceedingly vicious and treacherous, constantly despised by Xiao Wu.

After Tang Chen and Xiao Wu searched, they indeed found the Dark Demon Evil Tiger.

The Dark Demon Evil Tiger was likewise unusually ferocious, with astonishing strength, and even attempted to ambush Xiao Wu's party.

Fortunately, with Limit Douluo Tang Chen present, no matter how strong the Dark Demon Evil Tiger was, under Tang Chen's hammer strikes it was beaten to the brink of death, unable to even flee.

The Dark Demon Evil Tiger even tried to use the Evil God Hook and the Life‑or‑Death Arena, but Tang Chen easily evaded them; the Limit Douluo's strength makes defeating such ten‑thousand‑year Soul Beasts very easy.

Tang San struck with the Mantis Leg External Soul Bone, piercing the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's head.

After undergoing Tidal Body Forging and Sea God's Light, Tang San's Mantis Leg External Soul Bone had further evolved, exceeding one and a half meters in length, resembling a massive emerald‑green scythe; it is exceedingly sharp and ignores defense when striking enemies.

Moreover, as Tang San absorbed so many poison‑type soul rings, the Mantis Leg External Soul Bone gradually became imbued with deadly poison, which is why Tang San could pass the final two trials on Sea God Island.

However, just as Tang San killed the Dark Demon Evil Tiger, a massive black soul ring instantly manifested, looking exceptionally remarkable.

Especially, a black pearl emerged from the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's corpse, and it sped away at incredible speed.

But Tang Chen, as a Limit Douluo with lightning speed, grabbed the Evil God Pearl with his hand the instant it tried to slip into space.

Even though the Evil God Pearl possessed extraordinary power, under Tang Chen's overwhelming soul power suppression it could not move, eventually stabilizing.

Tang San asked, a bit puzzled, "Great‑grandfather, this pearl looks unusual; could there be something wrong with it?"

Tang Chen replied solemnly, "In the history of Soul Grandmasters, it's not that no one has slain the Dark Demon Evil Tiger, but after each killing this pearl always appears, and unfortunately no one has ever obtained it."

"Legend says this pearl always vanishes into the void, but with the Dark Demon Evil Tiger reappearing in the Star Dou Great Forest, I estimate this Evil God Pearl must be related to a deity."

Tang San's face lit up with surprise: "Great‑grandfather, how is that possible? How could a deity be connected to a Soul Beast?"

Tang Chen laughed, "The Evil God Pearl is merely a legend in the Soul Master World; no one has actually obtained it. The legend says an Evil God descended upon a White Tiger, causing a mutation that turned its original light attribute into darkness, giving it black wings symbolizing corruption and a scorpion‑tail‑like Evil God Hook."

"This time we have made a gain; obtaining this Evil God Pearl might give us a new opportunity."

"Moreover, judging from the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's soul ring energy, it should already be at the ten‑thousand‑year level; ten‑thousand‑year Soul Beasts always produce soul bones, so I suspect this Dark Demon Evil Tiger is also something akin to a soul bone."

Tang San's heart burned hotter at this: "Great‑grandfather, if this Evil God Pearl is a special ten‑thousand‑year soul bone, it would be a top‑grade soul bone, and moreover an external soul bone."

Tang Chen nodded, "Xiao San, don't overthink it; first absorb the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's soul ring. Though its age is only sixty‑thousand years, its energy is abundant, so you must be especially careful."

After a brief discussion among Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Tang Chen, they sat cross‑legged on the ground, summoned the Clear Sky Hammer to absorb the soul ring—this being the Clear Sky Hammer's first soul ring.

Given Tang San's current physical condition, the soul ring absorption poses little risk, and once completed his soul power reached an astonishing level 89, just one step away from Title Douluo.

Especially, the Dark Demon Evil Tiger's soul ring skill is extremely formidable, possessing both ultimate power and strong dark attributes, making the Clear Sky Hammer even more mysterious.

After Tang San absorbed the Clear Sky Hammer's first soul ring, he prepared to ingest the Evil God Pearl as a soul bone.

But unexpectedly, when the Evil God Pearl first touched Tang San's body, it exploded, and black aura instantly enveloped his entire body.

Tang San suddenly realized that the Evil God Pearl resembled a divine‑gifted soul ring; it cannot be taken in as a soul bone, but can be absorbed as a soul ring onto his martial soul.

Tang San hurriedly summoned the Clear Sky Hammer, and indeed endless black energy rushed swiftly into the Clear Sky Hammer.

But in Tang San's Spirit Sea, besides the original Clear Sky Hammer and Blue Silver Grass, a black pearl suddenly appeared.

After the black pearl burst, it formed a gigantic human silhouette, towering like a deity, looking at Tang San as if he were an ant.

The black figure spoke, "I, the Evil God King, am one of the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm. I see your talent is impressive, deeming you a promising talent; would you be willing to become my subordinate?"

Tang San, stunned, quickly replied, "Evil God King, I am deeply honored; what do you require of me?"

The black silhouette's expression shifted slightly, "I am one of the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm and also an Enforcer of the God Realm. If you follow me, you will surely shine across the Douluo Continent and become its ruler."

Tang San, unable to contain himself, swallowed, "Evil God King, I have trained on Sea God Island; does Sea God also serve you?"

In truth, Tang San harbored resentment, having failed to obtain the Sea God Nine Trials on Sea God Island; his assessment level was only on par with Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er, far lower than Yang Xiong's.

Moreover, from Bo Saixi's communication, it was clear that the Sea God favored Yang Xiong, even intending to pass the Divine Position to him, while Tang San's relentless effort never granted him a chance to meet the Sea God.

The Evil God King snorted, "The Sea God is merely a first‑rank deity, far inferior to me. If you follow me, your future will far surpass the Sea God's."

Tang San quickly said, "Evil God King, I am willing to follow you; please set the trial for me."

The Evil God King nodded, "You're a clever one, knowing when to advance or retreat; I hope you strive to complete my trial and meet my demands promptly."

A hint of doubt appeared in Tang San's eyes, "May I ask, Evil God King, why did you choose me?"

The Evil God King sneered, "This is your opportunity; you possess dual martial souls, innate full soul power, decent aptitude, and especially you obtained the Evil God Pearl—everything was predestined."

Tang San bowed, "Thank you, Evil God King; I will not disappoint you and will become a god as soon as possible."

The Evil God King finally nodded, waved a finger at Tang San, and a stream of black energy swiftly merged into Tang San's Spirit Sea.

Within Tang San's Spirit Sea, nine black mists had already formed, the first of which displayed the content of the first trial.

What Tang San didn't notice was that a black scythe had already appeared at his forehead, and additionally the External Spirit Bone Mantis Leg seemed to be subtly changing.

The once emerald‑green Mantis Leg External Soul Bone now gradually absorbed a hint of black aura, and under this black aura its power seemed to have increased.

When Tang San opened his eyes again, Xiao Wu and Tang Chen both looked somewhat concerned.

Tang San hurriedly recounted what had just occurred; Tang Chen was overjoyed, even shedding tears.

Tang Chen himself has devoted his heart to becoming a god, yet failed until death; seeing Tang San's current situation, a deity approaching him, the path to godhood will certainly not be as arduous as his own.

Especially, as a Limit Douluo, Tang Chen knows that Qian Renxue is already undergoing the Divine Examination, and his own great‑grandson has also begun the Divine Examination; perhaps the two sides are destined to clash.

After Tang San absorbed the Evil God Pearl, the Clear Sky Hammer already possessed two soul rings; the soul skill granted by the Evil God Pearl was likewise formidable, and the once dark Clear Sky Hammer now seemed to become even more bizarre and mysterious.

Now Tang San has already reached Level 90, can now add the Ninth Soul Ring to Blue Silver Grass, and he also currently has as many as eight Soul Rings that can be absorbed; if he absorbs eight top‑grade Soul Rings, or adds a few soul bones, he will definitely be able to reach the Super Douluo realm at a very rapid speed.

(End of chapter)