Chapter 268: Tang San's Seventh Trial
On Sea God Island, under the personal supervision of Poseidon, Tang San faced the final challenge of the Red Level Seven Trials.
In the vast ocean, facing the relentless attack of the Soul Demon Great White Sharks, Tang San used every method at his disposal. Not only did he use Devouring Golden Silk, but he also employed various hidden weapons and used a variety of soul skills.
However, the ferocity of the Soul Demon Great White Sharks exceeded his expectations. Especially after being injured for the first time, as blood flowed into the sea, all the Soul Demon Great White Sharks seemed to go mad, becoming incredibly bloodthirsty and charging at Tang San with all their might.
Time passed minute by minute, and the ocean became increasingly bloodstained. Even Xiao Bai seemed to have become bloodthirsty.
Tang San didn't even know how many times he had been bitten by the sharp teeth or how many bones had been broken in his body.
Tang San seemed to have gone mad, desperately swinging the Haotian Hammer, each strike aimed at the Soul Demon Great White Sharks attacking him.
Poseidon watched Tang San wielding the Haotian Hammer. The usually calm expression on her face revealed a trace of reluctance, as though she had seen an old familiar figure. But since it was the God Trial, she could not intervene.
At the final, most crucial moment, Tang San's Haotian Hammer finally reached its 81st strike.
However, Xiao Bai also launched a full-scale attack on Tang San, turning into a black shadow, seemingly intending to tear him apart.
In that final moment, Tang San's and Xiao Bai's final strikes collided, both seeming to put all their strength into it.
However, if one looked closely, it seemed that Xiao Bai was slightly interrupted at the crucial moment, and the power of the final strike was slightly diminished.
The entire ocean seemed to tremble greatly, but it quickly returned to calm.
Tang San, covered in blood, looked incredibly battered, but he still walked out of the sea step by step.
As soon as he emerged from the surface of the water, Xiao Wu quickly embraced him, and Tang San immediately fainted. He seemed to have sustained serious injuries.
Tang San's trial was incredibly dangerous, teetering between life and death. However, he had passed the trial in the end.
When Tang San regained consciousness, his body had already been bandaged. He was sore all over, as if all his bones had been crushed, and it felt as though all the blood in his body had been drained.
But when Tang San looked around, he was startled. The place was exceptionally ancient, with only a staff standing in the center, and there was nothing else special.
Suddenly, a voice came from ahead.
"Tang San, this is the Sea God Hall. Congratulations on completing the Red Level Seven Trial. It is because you passed the trial that you now have the qualification to enter this Sea God Hall."
Tang San finally realized that he had arrived at the Sea God Hall. The Sea God Hall on Sea God Island was sacred and inviolable, and no one could enter except the Seven Sacred Pillars.
Tang San gritted his teeth and, despite the pain, forced himself to sit up.
Poseidon continued, "Your wounds have been treated by your friends. They should not be serious. As the successor of the Sea God Island's High Priest, I still need to tell you about the situation of Sea God Island, as it may help you in the future."
Next, Poseidon spoke about the Sea God's journey to becoming a god, including how some Soul Masters cultivated after becoming Title Douluos, and how a High Priest on Sea God Island needed to have absolute strength.
After listening to Poseidon's words, Tang San's expression turned serious. "Senior, are gods really real? Can Soul Masters really reach level 100?"
Poseidon smiled. "Of course, Soul Masters can reach level 100, but the process is extremely difficult. Even the Sea God spent 1,001 years to reach that level. The pain and loneliness are beyond anyone's imagination."
Tang San's face showed a trace of confusion. "But I've never heard of a Soul Master living to 1,001 years. At least, there's no record of it in Soul Master history."
Poseidon shook her head. "What you've seen are only the records of ordinary Soul Masters. The Angel God on the continent and the Sea God in the ocean—both of them underwent countless trials and earned the faith of everyone before achieving their godhood."
"Once a Soul Master reaches Title Douluo, each increase in soul power significantly extends their lifespan. But in this process, both perseverance and opportunity are essential. Without them, failure is inevitable. You must understand that once a Soul Master exceeds level 95, each increase in soul power takes an extremely long time, far more than you can imagine."
Tang San fell silent. He was a twin martial soul, and theoretically, after reaching Title Douluo, he could quickly increase his soul power by absorbing soul rings, which was the greatest advantage of twin martial souls.
Tang San seemed to think of something. "Senior, did you help me during the Seventh Trial?"
Poseidon did not speak, clearly implying that she had.
Tang San asked with confusion, "Senior, the Sea God's trial was set up by the Sea God himself. Wouldn't this affect you?"
Poseidon smiled slightly. "I understand the Sea God's will. He wants to cultivate real powerful beings. Your talent and combat ability are excellent. Even I am impressed."
"Moreover, I did not intervene directly. If I had, the Sea God would have punished me."
Tang San quickly expressed his gratitude. "Thank you, senior. I will train diligently and strive to become a true powerhouse."
However, Tang San still had some doubts. "Senior, you've been so kind to me. Is there another reason for this?"
Poseidon looked at Tang San and couldn't help but shake her head. "You're just too much like him. You look so much like your great-grandfather, Tang Chen."
Tang San's heart skipped a beat. "Senior, do you know my great-grandfather? He's been missing for more than fifty years."
Poseidon sighed. "Your great-grandfather came to Sea God Island with Qian Daoliu, the High Priest of the Spirit Hall. The three of us sparred on Sea God Island. Although I defeated your great-grandfather and Qian Daoliu, I had the advantage of being in the sea. If we were on land, I wouldn't necessarily have been their match."
"Your great-grandfather was the most talented of the three of us. Even I greatly admired him."
Tang San quickly spoke, "Senior, as for strength, both you and my great-grandfather are 99th-level Limit Douluos."
Poseidon sighed. "Although we have the same soul power level, Qian Daoliu and I both used the god trials to enhance our strength, while your great-grandfather relied solely on his natural talent to cultivate."
"Otherwise, with my current age, just over 100 years, how could I have reached Limit Douluo? You must understand that under normal circumstances, it takes 300 years to progress from level 97 to level 98, and from level 98 to level 99, it takes at least 600 years."
"Your great-grandfather reached level 99 on his own. His training speed was even faster than that of the Sea God. In terms of talent, he was the strongest among the three of us."
Tang San seemed to realize something. He quickly asked, "Senior, I have news about my great-grandfather. Could you help rescue him?"
Poseidon looked puzzled. "With Tang Chen's strength, who in this world could imprison him?"
Tang San's face showed a trace of pain. "Senior, I received news that my great-grandfather is trapped in Slaughter City. Unfortunately, my father couldn't rescue him."
Poseidon murmured, "No wonder. I've heard that Slaughter City is a human forbidden zone. Once someone enters, they never come out. Only those with the God of Slaughter's domain can freely enter and leave. If I'm not mistaken, Yang Xiong has the God of Slaughter's domain."
Tang San nodded. "The information about my great-grandfather came from Yang Xiong. My father has confirmed it, but my great-grandfather is too strong, and we have no way of rescuing him."
Poseidon sighed. "I too am powerless. You should know that I'm the High Priest of Sea God Island. If there are no special circumstances, I cannot leave Sea God Island. If we really want to rescue your great-grandfather, only a 100-level powerhouse can do it."
Tang San's face showed disappointment. "Senior, a 100-level powerhouse is too far-fetched. As you said, no such person has appeared in the Soul Master world for tens of thousands of years. Even though I have confidence in my talent, I dare not hope to become a god in the short term."
Poseidon's face showed some hesitation, but in the end, she spoke. "Little San, actually, based on your talent, passing the Red Level Seven Trial was the normal situation. But there are still some special cases in this world, and perhaps a 100-level powerhouse may appear."
Tang San's face showed confusion. "Senior, are you talking about Yang Xiong? Although Yang Xiong is strong, he only obtained the Red Level Eight Trial. He is still far from being truly mature."
Poseidon shook her head. "That's not it. Yang Xiong and his three companions are incredibly talented, beyond anyone's expectations. You could even say he is resilient. When he participated in the trials, he had the potential to earn the top-tier Nine Trials. But something happened at the last moment, and the trial didn't become the true Nine Trials."
Tang San seemed to think of something. "Senior, does Yang Xiong have some issue?"
Poseidon said, "Yang Xiong possesses the Sea God's Heart. When the Sea God's Heart returned to Sea God Island, I felt it. That's why the Sea God was able to give him the highest trial. Unfortunately, the trial was interrupted at the last moment."
"However, the Sea God has already given Yang Xiong his trial. His Eighth Trial is to find a true Sea God heir. If you have the Sea God's Heart, you may be able to earn the top-tier Nine Trials."
Tang San was moved. He hadn't expected Yang Xiong to be hiding so much. He probably had underestimated Yang Xiong.
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After some communication, Tang San decided to rest on Sea God Island for a while before preparing to return to the continent.
Now Tang San's soul power had reached level 87, and his soul rings had become two purple and six black. Especially the last soul ring, which was tinged with a faint blood-red color.
(END CHAPTER)
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