Chapter 318: Tang San's Decision

Tang San fled wildly with Xiao Wu; fortunately Jialing Pass was not far from the Star Dou Great Forest, and before Qian Renxue could reach Jialing Pass, Tang San and Xiao Wu had already entered the Star Dou Great Forest.

After the two entered the Star Dou Great Forest, an unusually dense aura of life surrounded them, making them feel as if they were home, and Tang San finally let out a sigh of relief.

But at that moment, Tang San suddenly spat a mouthful of fresh blood, his complexion twisted grotesquely, and his eyes filled with fury.

Because in that instant, Tang San sensed his father's aura had vanished, and his father was filled with hatred and resentment—a blood‑line connected aura.

Moreover, Tang San could feel that a golden ray had struck his father, the nemesis of his Luosha Divine Inheritance.

Tang San knew clearly that Qian Renxue had become a god, and the divine aura had already reached Jialing Pass, indicating that his father had been killed by Qian Renxue.

"Qian Renxue, you're so ruthless. You dared to kill my father; I will make you die without a burial place, and I will eradicate your Spirit Empire from its roots."

Xiao Wu, worried, asked, "San Ge, what's wrong with you? Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?"

Tang San wiped the blood from his mouth corner, his eyes already bloodshot, and said, "Xiao Wu, my father is dead; Qian Renxue is the executioner, she bullied the weak with her strength."

All this time Tang San and Tang Hao, father and son, have relied on each other; although they rarely converse, Tang Hao has always been Tang San's greatest support, even planning Tang San's cultivation single‑handedly, and Tang Hao once braved Spirit City alone for Tang San.

It can be said that in Tang San's heart, Tang Hao is like both father and mother, the closest person in the world.

Xiao Wu hurriedly said, "San Ge, Qian Renxue has already broken through the Hundred Level and become a god; we are no match for her no matter what we do. Where in the world can we still find a place to hide?"

Tang San's eyes were filled with resolve: "I may not be able to deal with Qian Renxue now; the Black Dragon we saw last time was equally terrifying, perhaps not much weaker than Qian Renxue. If we can obtain that Black Dragon's protection, we might escape disaster."

Xiao Wu's face showed alarm: "San Ge, that probably won't work. The Black Dragon last time was extremely ferocious; its aura even terrified me, as if it were not an ordinary Ten-thousand Year Soul Beast."

"Moreover, the Black Dragon said last time that no one may disturb him, otherwise he would be unkind to us. Seeing his capricious mood, if we rashly intrude, it will likely be troublesome."

Tang San shook his head: "Xiao Wu, regardless, they are the Soul Beast Clan, also your seniors, and I carry half a Soul Beast bloodline, so they should protect us. Moreover, Qian Renxue has become a god; she may not tolerate the Soul Beast Clan."

"And the most important point: since Yang Xiong could trade with that Black Dragon, we certainly can as well."

Tang San actually still had unsaid words; he still lacked the final two Soul Rings and the final two Soul Bones. With his current strength, ordinary Ten-thousand-year Spirit Rings and Soul Bones could not satisfy his goal.

Now he wants two Ten-thousand-level Soul Rings and two Soul Bones; the only Ten-thousand Year Soul Beast in the entire Star Dou Great Forest are Da Ming and Er Ming.

But because of his feelings for Xiao Wu, Tang San has not considered targeting Da Ming and Er Ming; perhaps the Black Dragon can help him—if it can avenge him, any price is acceptable.

What Tang San didn't know was that, with his father's death and having absorbed too much corpse energy at Jialing Pass, his soul power began shifting toward the Luosha Divine path, especially after passing the Luosha Divine examination, his Luosha affinity rose again.

Now Tang San's heart has become exceedingly dark and evil; his Dark Blue Silver Grass appears blood‑thirsty, and even the Clear Sky Hammer has begun to change.

The greatest change is Tang San's Mantis Leg External Soul Bone, which has turned completely jet‑black, its surface now saturated with dense Luosha Divine power.

Moreover, since defeating Bibidong, not only has he passed this stage of the Luosha Divine assessment, but the next stage's requirements have also been issued: acquire all Soul Rings and Soul Bones, raise his soul power to Level 99, and the final two Soul Rings and Soul Bones must be of Ten Thousand Year Level.

Now Tang San has no way out; since Qian Renxue has already appeared on the battlefield and his elder uncle did not leave with him, the Clear Sky Sect can no longer offer any assistance, and even the Clear Sky Sect is now in danger of its own survival.

And his great‑grandfather has gone to Sea God Island; now his great‑grandfather is approaching his twilight years, so the only ones who can help him are likely Xiao Wu and Da Ming and Er Ming.

When Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived at the core area of the Star Dou Great Forest, the two finally saw Da Ming and Er Ming.

Since Da Ming and Er Ming were injured last time, the Deadly Poison from Bibidong was so severe that they have only recovered half so far; how long it will take to fully heal is unknown.

Tang San looked at the wounded Da Ming and Er Ming, a strange glint appearing in his eyes, but when he glanced again at Xiao Wu beside him, the glint vanished instantly without a trace.

Azure Bull Python's face showed a hint of doubt: "Sister Xiao Wu, Tang San, why did you rush into the Star Dou Great Forest so hurriedly? Is something wrong?"

Xiao Wu quickly said, "Da Ming, Er Ming, you should have sensed the terrifying aura from Spirit City; the Spirit Empire's Qian Renxue has become a god, and it may soon be detrimental to me and San Ge, which is why I returned to the Star Dou Great Forest."

Azure Bull Python said, "Sister Xiao Wu, recently I have sensed several extremely powerful auras; a while ago over the great sea, I felt a very strong Fierce Beast aura, likely from our Soul Beast Clan, but that aura vanished quickly."

"Today I again sensed a terrifying aura in the human world, like a deity; even I and Er Ming feel like ants before that aura."

"According to what you said, the human world must have birthed a new deity; the aura in the great sea is by no means weaker than the human deity's."

"If the human deity is Tang San's enemy, then Er Ming and I may not be able to help you."

Tang San quickly said, "Da Ming, I know Qian Renxue's might; perhaps no one in the world can match her now."

"However, I recall the Black Dragon we saw last time; its strength should not be inferior to Qian Renxue's. I want to find that Black Dragon; perhaps it can protect us."

Azure Bull Python's face showed a hint of hesitation: "Tang San, it's not that I don't want to help you; the Black Dragon elder warned me last time that I must not disturb him under any circumstances, even if it concerns my life or death."

Tang San said, "Senior Da Ming, I know it's difficult, but I will persuade the Black Dragon elder to help me; no matter the cost, I will protect Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu beside him quickly said, "Da Ming, it's truly dangerous now; we need the senior members of the Soul Beast Clan for help and protection. San Ge also carries the Soul Beast bloodline, making him half a Soul Beast clan member."

Azure Bull Python sighed, "Fine, for Sister Xiao Wu's safety I will risk going there again, but Tang San, think carefully: the Black Dragon elder has been reclusive in Life Lake for tens of thousands of years; even though I only happened upon his information, he will likely be extremely hostile to other Soul Beasts, let alone humans."

Tang San nodded, "Senior Da Ming, I understand; I will merely trade with him and will never reveal his whereabouts."

Last time, Azure Bull Python personally led Tang San and Xiao Wu to seek Black Dragon Di Tian; in Life Lake, the soul power aura was dense and visibility extremely low, so even Tang San could not find the previous path, and only Azure Bull Python's serpentine senses could locate it.

Tang San knew clearly that Qian Renxue would never spare him; according to Tang Sect rules, when facing an enemy far stronger than oneself, one must first endure patiently, and when the moment is ripe, strike with a thunderous blow to eliminate the foe.

Given the current situation, Qian Renxue probably will not grant me time to go to Sea God Island; only that mysterious Black Dragon from last time might buy me time, perhaps even save my life.

Now Tang San still has unfinished goals; his ascension to godhood is already very close. Whether for himself or for Xiao Wu, he must not act rashly, lest his efforts be wasted.

Soon, under Azure Bull Python's guidance, Tang San and Xiao Wu once again arrived at a hidden spot of Life Lake.

Tang San leapt out onto the reef where Yang Xiong had stood last time, and shouted into the air.

"Black Dragon elder, please appear for a meeting!"

But after Tang San exhausted himself calling several times in succession, Life Lake gave no response, as if the area were just an ordinary lake with no Soul Beasts.

Tang San's face darkened, and he immediately poured all his soul power into the Mantis Leg External Soul Bone, then struck the lake surface with his full strength.

A black aura instantly entered Life Lake, and the lake's water seemed about to be dyed black.

At that moment, an extremely terrifying voice echoed from within Life Lake.

"You bold, yellow‑mouthed brat, daring to provoke me—you're courting death!"

The surface of Life Lake began to boil, the black aura that had entered vanished without a trace, and a black giant dragon over a kilometer long slowly rose from the lake.

Both Tang San and Azure Bull Python felt an endless pressure throughout their bodies, as if they could be shattered into fragments by the black giant dragon before them at any moment.

At this moment, Di Tian appeared unusually angry: "You youngster, I recall telling you that if you dare reveal my whereabouts, I will tear you to pieces."

(End of chapter)