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Tang Chen gasped heavily as blood leaked from the corners of his mouth. He felt a very strong emotion inside him. The confused look in his eyes changed into a cold and angry desire for revenge.
Tang Chen looked at him and said, "Great-Grandfather, please do not be sad. Right now, we need to think about how to rebuild the Clear Sky Sect. After that, we must find a way to completely destroy Spirit Hall."
Tang Chen stared blankly at Tang Chen for a long time. He could not say a single word. After a short moment, the bright light in Tang Chen's eyes started to disappear. He let out a long sigh and shook his head slowly. He closed his eyes in great pain.
"Child, rebuilding the Sect is a good goal, but I am afraid your Great-Grandfather does not have the strength to do it anymore," Tang Chen said.
A look of deep shock and confusion appeared on Tang Chen's face at that exact moment. He asked, "What? Great-Grandfather, why do you say that?"
Tang Chen sighed again and said, "My current body is already ruined. It is like an oil lamp that is running out of oil. For many decades, my body and my soul were constantly attacked and controlled by an evil creature. That creature came from the deep parts of Slaughter City, and it is called the Nine Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King. It is not a normal Spirit Beast.
It is an existence made from endless evil thoughts. It ate my strength, ruined my mind, and dragged me into a dark place of endless killing. It turned me into the Slaughter King that everyone knows. Just now, I managed to get back a little bit of my normal mind because I used the Angel God power from that old fellow Qian Daoliu. It helped me clear away some of the bad thoughts."
Tang Chen smiled very bitterly and continued to speak. "But the Bat King controlled me for too long. My inner life source is already mostly gone. Also, I just forced my power to explode so I could run away, and my body suffered a lot of damage from that.
This old body of mine will not last much longer. But in this last amount of time, I still have one important thing to do. This thing is much more important than rebuilding the Sect, and I must finish it before I die."
Tang Chen already knew everything in his mind, but he still pretended to be confused. He asked, "Something more important? What is it, Great-Grandfather?"
Tang Chen took a very deep breath to gather his remaining strength. He wanted to share a giant secret. He said, "I am trying to inherit a God Position. Many years ago, because of a very important promise I made, I put my whole heart and soul into training so I could become a god.
However, it is too hard for a normal human to become a god by just training alone. You have to collect the Power Of Faith for thousands of years to make your human body become a god. For a human, that amount of time is just too long and uncertain. So, I chose a different way. I decided to find a God Position that already exists and inherit it.
The god that chose me is known to the world as the God of Slaughter, but his real name is the Asura God. Long ago, there were many gods in the world. Only a true main god can leave their special Divine Thought behind when they leave this world. They do this to find a good person to take their place. Finding these hidden Divine Thoughts is as hard as climbing to heaven.
I searched for a long time until I entered Slaughter City. In that city, I finally felt the power of a god. But I did not know the truth back then. There are actually two evil-minded gods in the world. One is the Asura God, who rules over pure slaughter.
The other is the Rakshasa God, who controls the ultimate power of evil. Slaughter City is the ruins that both of them left behind when they left this world. They do not help each other. They are actually enemies for eternity.
They balance each other so the order of the world does not break down completely. I truly believed I had found the pure test of the Asura God. I was so happy that I accepted the trials. With my high strength at that time, I passed the first few parts very easily. Becoming a god was the only way for me to keep my promise."
At this point, a soft look of love and memory showed in Tang Chen's eyes for a second, but it quickly turned back into deep pain.
"But in the important trials that came later, I slowly lost my way. I did not understand what happened until I woke up just now. The trial I took back then was not a clean trial from the Asura God. That trial was mixed with the bad energy of the Rakshasa God. It is clear that the Rakshasa God left her power there on purpose to stop anyone who tries to follow the Asura God.
The mind of the Asura God was constantly attacked and filled with bad things. Because the Rakshasa God messed with the trial, I failed to finish the test. I fell into evil thoughts completely and the Nine Headed Bloody Crimson Bat King took over my body. For all these years, my real mind has been fighting against the evil Bat King and the Rakshasa God to get my body back.
Just now, with the help of Qian Daoliu's Angel God power, I was lucky. I managed to wash away all the evil power left by the Rakshasa God inside the Asura God's mind. Because of that, I passed the Eighth Trial of the Asura God and the Asura Demon Sword accepted me. Sadly, it is all too late now."
Tang Chen did not look happy at all. He only looked very sad and full of regret.
"Child, the Asura God Position is very high. It holds the purest law of slaughter in the world. But my body is broken, my oil is gone, and my life source is badly hurt. Wanting to finish the last part of the test and become a god is just a dream for me now," Tang Chen said slowly in a low voice. He sounded like a man who was giving away his last things before dying.
He gently touched the cold blade of the Asura Demon Sword. It looked like he was saying goodbye to a very old friend. Then, he held the handle and gave it to Tang Chen.
"This sword is the main key to the Asura God trial. It is the key to getting the God Position. Even though I could not finish the whole journey, I passed the Eighth Trial. The sword accepts most of my power now. This gives me the right to choose a new person to take the final test.
Now, you only need to finish that last and most difficult Ninth Trial. If you pass it, you can become the Asura God directly. This is a level that the older leaders of the Clear Sky Sect never reached. It is also your best hope to fight our strong enemies and make our Sect great again."
Tang Chen connected the Asura God Position directly to the future of the Clear Sky Sect because he thought this was the best reason to give the sword away.
Tang Chen really wanted this to happen. It was a greater prize than he had ever planned for. However, he pretended to be very shocked, acting like an amazing actor. He jumped back quickly as if the gift was too heavy and scary. He waved his hands in the air and spoke with a voice full of fear.
"Great-Grandfather! This is too much! How can I do this? The Asura God Position is so high and noble! I am just your great-grandson. I do not have the good character or the skill to take it. Also, this is a great chance that you got after suffering so much pain and almost dying! Your great-grandson only wants to stay by your side. I want to learn the secret skills of the Clear Sky Sect and wait for the right time to make the Sect strong again. I would never dare to think about taking this from you! Please take this sword back quickly!"
Tang Chen acted with great honesty. He looked like a young person who just heard a shocking secret and felt he could not carry such a big responsibility. He showed perfect respect and worry for his older relative.
Tang Chen saw that Tang Chen refused the sword, but he was not angry. Instead, a happy look showed in his old eyes. He thought that Tang Chen was not greedy, showed respect, and cared about his elder before thinking of power. This good personality made Tang Chen feel very sure that he made the right choice.
He pushed the Asura Demon Sword into Tang Chen's hands again and spoke in a firm voice. "Child, you must not say no! This is not a simple personal gift. This is for the future of the Clear Sky Sect and to fight against our bad enemies. I do not have much time left alive.
The Asura God Position must not die with me, and it must never go to an evil person. I can only feel happy if I give it to you. Also, I have another matter that I must take care of right now. I cannot bring you with me, and I cannot protect this sword anymore."
Tang Chen knew the answer, but he still pretended to be confused and asked, "What matter is that, Great-Grandfather?"
Tang Chen spoke in a deep voice, "I am going to Sea God Island."
"Sea God Island?!" Tang Chen shouted out in surprise. Then, he made a face as if he suddenly remembered something important. He spoke in an unsure voice, "That is right, Great-Grandfather! I heard some news before. It seems that the traitor Tang San has been doing things across the sea lately. He is near Sea God Island!"
"What did you say?!" Tang Chen shouted.
As soon as Tang Chen said those words, the tired and serious look on Tang Chen's face changed into a giant rage. This anger shook the remaining spirit power and killing intent inside his body. The air around him began to twist from the heat of his anger.
"That little beast! He worked together with outside enemies, destroyed his own Sect, and killed his own family members. After doing such terrible crimes, he actually dares to go to Sea God Island?! This is unbelievable!" Tang Chen laughed because he was so angry.
His eyes became very cold. "Good! That is very good! There is a good path to heaven but he does not take it. There is no door to Hell but he forces himself inside! Sea God Island is the perfect place. I will go there myself to clean our family house. I will use that beast's blood to honor the dead souls of our Clear Sky Sect!"
At this moment, Tang Chen had only one thought in his mind. He wanted to run to Sea God Island immediately, find Tang San, and destroy him completely. Because he wanted revenge so much, he forgot about his bad health and the god trials for a moment.
In his big anger, he did not care about anything else. He threw the Asura Demon Sword straight at Tang Chen.
"Child, take the sword! Finish the test and inherit the God Position! Rebuilding the Clear Sky Sect and killing the traitor depends on you now!"
After saying those words, Tang Chen jumped high into the sky like a big red bird. He turned into a red light and disappeared from Tang Chen's sight very fast.
"Great-Grandfather! Great-Grandfather!" Tang Chen shouted twice to pretend he was worried. He reached out his hands and caught the Asura Demon Sword.
When the sword entered his hand, he felt its heavy weight. The cold metal carried a giant, powerful strength and a strong desire to kill. In the next second, the worried look on Tang Chen's face disappeared completely. It was replaced by his normal calm face and a small, cold smile.
"The Asura God Position. Tang Chen, oh Tang Chen, you have really given me a massive welcoming gift," Tang Chen whispered to himself.
Meanwhile, thousands of miles away from that place, there was a lonely island called Black Reef Island. It sat right at the edge of the water controlled by Sea God Island.
This island was not a rich place at all. The people living there made a living by catching fish near the shore and collecting special seaweed from the rocks. Their life was very hard, but the people were very simple and kind. The island was small, holding only about one hundred families in a tiny fishing village. Their simple wooden houses stood along the water, and the air always smelled like the sea and salty dried fish.
But today, this quiet place had turned into a terrible hell. The killing had already been going on for a long time.
In the middle of the village and on the small path leading to the pier, dozens of dead bodies lay on the ground. Their deaths were very scary and ugly. All of them were completely dry, as if something had pulled all the water, blood, and life out of their bodies.
The people who did this were standing near a big fire at the entrance of the village. The wooden rack used for roasting fish had fallen down, and small sparks were flying in the pools of blood.
These people were Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun.
Their energy felt much more evil than before. A dark purple mist moved around their bodies, and a purple light shone in their eyes. It was clear that devouring life during this time made their power grow at a crazy speed. But it also made their minds become more evil under the control of the Rakshasa God.
Tang San stood at the very front of the group. His blue hair now had a dark shine to it. His face was still handsome, but it looked very dark and cold. Eight spirit rings moved slowly under his feet. The colors were yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, black, black, and black. He had already reached level eighty-eight, making him a Spirit Douluo.
Behind him stood Dai Mubai. A golden light and a red color mixed together inside his strange eyes. His tiger claws were covered in dark red blood, and his big muscles showed a wild animal power. Under his feet, seven spirit rings moved with light. The colors were two yellow, two purple, and three black. He had already become a Spirit Saint.
Ma Hongjun was floating a little bit above the ground. His red hair had changed into a dark purple color. He also had seven spirit rings under his feet, showing that he had reached the level of a Spirit Saint too.
Ma Hongjun licked his lips and pointed at a rocky area and some trees behind the village. He said, "Third Brother, there are not many people left on this island. The rest of them are hiding inside that cave over there and in the woods in the back. I can hear them crying and shaking."
Tang San nodded his head slowly. The dark purple light moved in his eyes as he spoke. "Clean them up as fast as you can. The trials of the Rakshasa God need enough lives as a sacrifice. Even though these fishermen have very low spirit power, their numbers will help. If we add them to the other places we visited, it should be enough to finish this part of the Blood Refining."
Dai Mubai let out a loud growl, and the bloodthirsty look in his eyes grew stronger. He said, "Leave the ones who are hiding to me! This is a perfect chance for me to use my strength!"
His body moved as fast as lightning. He turned into a white shadow and jumped straight toward the rocky area. When his big tiger claws hit the hard rocks, the stone broke apart easily like soft cheese. The fishermen hiding behind the rocks screamed in terror, but their cries stopped quickly. They left behind only dry bodies on the ground.
Ma Hongjun laughed in a strange way and opened his hands wide. He said, "Look at me go!"
Dark purple fire shaped like snakes came out of his hands and moved into the trees. Wherever the fire touched, the trees dried up and turned black immediately. The fishermen hiding behind the trees were caught by the fire snakes. They screamed in terrible pain. Their spirit power, life strength, and souls were pulled out by the evil fire to feed Ma Hongjun. The whole thing was very slow and painful for them.
Tang San did not move right away. He closed his eyes and placed his hand on his chest to feel something. He was holding a small rabbit in his arms. The rabbit was only as big as a hand. Its ears hung down, and its red eyes looked completely empty and dead.
Tang San looked down at the rabbit and whispered, "Xiao Wu, do not worry. Soon, it will be enough. Just wait for me. Once I collect enough souls and get all the things I need, I will find a way to fix your body. I will make you come back to my side again."