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Chapter 465 Destruction: Tang San, I've finally caught you red-handed! (4k)

The Nine Trials of Poseidon!

Tang Yin suddenly stood up, her eyes instantly reddening. All the pain and perseverance transformed into exhilarating excitement.

All the hard work has finally paid off.

This brutal ordeal was not without its benefits, as it significantly improved his combat skills and mental fortitude.

The latter, in particular, is a testament to the growth of my character and self-awareness that I am who I am today. This personal growth is far more valuable than mere improvement in my abilities.

As for the customized reward for the third level of the Valley of Love and Destiny, it held absolutely no appeal for Tang Yin.

The most important Nine Trials of Poseidon have been obtained; any other reward pales in comparison.

He even secretly rejoiced: luckily he didn't have a true love, otherwise who knows what outrageous tests would have appeared in the third round.

The first trial involved self-castration, the second involved sacrificing Elder Xuan, and this torturous special assessment was just too exhausting.

Tang Yin couldn't even imagine whether he could survive in this nightmarish place again if he had to go through it all.

The only thing that made him vaguely uneasy was Tang San's almost indifferent attitude.

Only now did he suddenly understand.

This may be to legitimize the Nine Trials of Poseidon.

The God Realm is not ruled by Tang San alone. The God of Destruction has been secretly monitoring and hindering him at every turn. His appearance was originally a move by Tang San to balance the situation.

By a stroke of luck, he has now developed an independent will and is no longer a puppet at Tang San's mercy. But with the opportunity to become a god within reach, he will never give up.

No pain No gain.

Becoming a god not only means immortality, but also the ability to ascend to the divine realm and pursue even greater heights.

This was his long-cherished goal all along!
"The Nine Trials of Poseidon, Begin!"

A resounding voice echoed across the golden square, and for a moment, everything around seemed to be paused.

The flowing light froze, and even time seemed to stand still. A golden pillar of light, imbued with supreme majesty, descended from the sky and enveloped Tang Yin's entire body.

Nine square golden light screens appeared out of thin air, each engraved with intricate patterns. They streaked across the void like shooting stars and precisely merged into Tang Yin's brow.

A large amount of information was poured into my mind.

A surge of special energy followed, instantly soothing the wounds of the body and soul, and all the pain and exhaustion vanished in that moment.

Tang Yin felt his body lighten, as if he were enveloped by a soft liquid that slowly seeped into his limbs and bones, subtly transforming his physical body.

His bones became stronger, his meridians became wider, and even his soul power became more refined.

After an unknown amount of time, Tang Yin regained consciousness.

The golden light gradually faded, leaving a golden trident mark in the center of his forehead.

The pale gold trident mark was small, yet it exuded a majestic and noble aura that looked down upon all living beings, making Tang Yin's temperament more composed.

A majestic voice resounded in his mind:
"The Nine Trials of Poseidon are progressively more difficult. Only by successfully completing all nine trials can one gain the approval of the Trident of Poseidon and control its full power. Once a trial is failed, there is no second chance. Remember to treat it with utmost care."

"Life and death are separated by only a fine line. Death is never the most painful thing; your ability to persevere to the end demonstrates your unwavering resilience. The Sea God's Nine Trials, the Second Trial, the Cycle of Life and Death—Passed!"

"The second test?"

Tang Yin was stunned for a moment, then quickly sorted through the information in his mind. It turned out that his previous experience in Qiankun Wenqing Valley was also part of the Nine Trials of the Sea God.

The first test of the sea god, a question of love and destiny.

The first test was to examine his character and choices, while the second test was to hone his will and resilience.

As for the golden light that just shone on my body, it was a reward for the previous two tests.

Not only did it directly raise his soul power level to the bottleneck of level 70, but his physical fitness was also strengthened in all aspects. Most importantly, his affinity with the Sea God has been increased to 10%.

Is this the advantage of having someone above you?
comfortable!
Tang Yin couldn't help but laugh, feeling incredibly happy.

He felt he should perhaps thank Huo Yuhao.

Perhaps it was because Huo Yuhao's strength was too great that Tang San felt threatened and increased his investment in himself.

Otherwise, how could the Nine Trials of Poseidon be so easy?
It should be noted that the Nine Trials of the Sea God on Seagod Island ten thousand years ago were not only a test of talent, but also required a lot of hard work.

Together with my partners, we went through several years of perilous situations, even facing the brink of death...

How could anyone compare to me, passing two exams in such a short time and reaping such a generous reward?

Thinking of this, Tang Yin stopped smiling.

Can't laugh yet.

People who truly want to win don't have smiles on their faces.

Until the subsequent assessments are completed, everything remains uncertain.

The voice in my head sounded again.

"The Third Trial of the Sea God: The Battle of the Sharks and Whales."

"Assessment Description: Ten thousand years ago, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King devoured countless ocean soul beasts in order to defy the heavens and become a god, making him extremely evil. In the end, the Sea God Tang San took action to kill this fiend, bringing peace to the ocean for ten thousand years."

"Ten thousand years later, the wife and daughters of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King not only failed to be grateful for the Sea God's mercy in sparing their lives, but instead stirred up trouble in the ocean once again. In order to maintain order in the sea and protect the safety of all living beings, they must be punished and their root of evil must be eradicated."

"Assessment requirements: With the assistance of Little White, the King of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, kill the daughter of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and ensure the survival of the King of the Demon Soul Great White Shark."

"..."

Tang Yinren was dumbfounded.

I attacked the wife of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King?

Oh, it's a daughter, just a little one worth less than 100,000. That doesn't seem too difficult?

However, this wording...

The words exude an unquestionable sense of justice.

It tastes like that.

So pure and immaculate.

Even I find it hypocritical and disgusting when I see it.

They've completely lost all sense of shame.

The reason Tang San killed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King back then was primarily to seize its soul ring and soul bone, thus completing the final step towards becoming a god.

Protecting marine life is just a side effect.

Moreover, Tang San, before becoming a god, was completely unaware that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King had a wife and daughter, which has nothing to do with benevolence.

Despite her mixed feelings, Tang Yin had no other choice.

Even though the mission was rife with blatant double standards and lies, he had no choice but to accept it for the sake of his future.

This is the destiny of soul beasts!
But is this really the difficulty level of the third test?
Tang Yin's lips twitched involuntarily.

He doubted whether Xiaobai could hold off the wife of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King; he was afraid she would be instantly killed the moment they met.

Even if the mother is in trouble, and the opponent is only her daughter, the strength of the bloodline of the Deep Sea Demon Whale, a soul beast, is beyond doubt. Even if it is less than 100,000 years old, its strength may already be close to touching the threshold of a ferocious beast.

That's quite difficult!

Forget it, there must be a road before the car reaches the mountain.

Tang San is unlikely to issue a death-defying test.

And this thing in front of me.

A golden bead floated before Tang Yin's eyes, as if it were carved from golden crystal, clear and flawless inside and out.

God-given soul ring!

This description appears in the transmission information of the Nine Trials of the Sea God.

When an examinee reaches a bottleneck for the first time, they will have a free opportunity to obtain a divinely bestowed soul ring.

There's no need to hunt spirit beasts; the divinely bestowed spirit ring will grant the spirit master the most needed spirit skills and the highest level spirit ring they can withstand. "Absorb it now."

Tang Yin now has an ambition: he wants to break through to the 100,000-year level spirit ring at the seventh ring!
It should be noted that 100,000-year-old soul beasts are already rare. Now that the Spirit Pagoda is implementing soul spirit contracts and soul beast habitats such as the Star Dou Great Forest are under strict control, it is almost a pipe dream to obtain a 100,000-year-old soul ring by hunting soul beasts.

Huo Yuhao was able to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring ahead of time, which must have been due to a 100,000-year soul beast voluntarily sacrificing itself, or through a special soul spirit contract.

Tang Yin doesn't have Huo Yuhao's background.

However, ten thousand years ago, Tang San, with his personal talent and perseverance, also absorbed a 100,000-year soul ring at the seventh ring.

With sweat and hard work, I can do it too!

Tang Yin took a deep breath, sat cross-legged, focused his mind on his martial spirit, and guided the golden bead to fly to the top of his head.

With a soft pop, the bead shattered, and a thick golden mist poured down, enveloping Tang Yin's body.

He dared not delay and immediately summoned his Eight Spider Lances Soul Bone, as well as the three Soul Bones he had obtained from Shrek Academy and the Clear Sky Sect.

This event was also recorded 10,000 years ago.

By unleashing all your abilities right from the start, you'll reach a higher starting point in the God-given Soul Ring test. As the overall test duration shortens, the time you endure pain will also decrease significantly.

Under the influence of these four soul bones, Tang Yin gritted his teeth and continued to resist the pressure from the divinely bestowed soul rings.

Each energy surge felt like countless tiny knives cutting through his meridians, causing excruciating pain that radiated from his limbs and bones, making him tremble uncontrollably.

"Third Brother, what level do you think this little guy can achieve?" Ning Rongrong, looking boredly at Tang San beside her, asked.

"He's still too impatient," Tang San shook his head.

He could tell that Tang Yin was trying his best to absorb a 100,000-year soul ring, which was commendable in its courage, but he overlooked the gap in reality.

A 100,000-year spirit ring is something only a Soul Douluo-level expert can withstand when advancing to the Title Douluo level. Tang Yin's current total spirit power and physical strength are still far from sufficient.

You can tell by comparing it to your own configuration at the time.

Back then, he already possessed four extremely high-level soul bones, two of which were 100,000-year-old soul bones. He also received a sacrifice from a 100,000-year-old soul beast, and had consumed three great immortal herbs. Furthermore, he had his golden body tempered in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire.

In contrast, Tang Yin was practically penniless.

Not long ago, this guy made up for his innate deficiencies at the Clear Sky Sect with the power of faith. The quality of his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul has improved a lot, but the quality of his Blue Silver Grass has not yet reached the level of the Blue Silver Emperor.

Moreover, this guy had been an evil soul master for a period of time, and the soul power he obtained by devouring with the Eight Spider Lances was extremely mottled. Although he had just purified it with his divine power, the accumulation was not solid enough.

As for the soul bones on Tang Yin's body, there is the 30,000-year-old Eight Spider Spear external soul bone, the 25,000-year-old Wooden Vine Serpent right leg bone, and two soul bones that are nearly 30,000 years old obtained from the Clear Sky Sect.

The difference is clear at a glance.

The only commendable thing is that this guy's willpower and determination are no less than mine were back then.

However, times have changed.

Being in the Valley of Love and Destiny, he could rightfully heal Tang Yin's injuries. As long as Tang Yin's beliefs remained steadfast, the trials of the divinely bestowed soul rings would not cease.

It remains to be seen whether he can persevere.

Time keeps passing.

An hour passed.

Tang Yin's condition worsened, with blood continuously oozing from his body, staining his clothes red.

His body shook violently, but his eyes remained unwavering, and he didn't even utter a muffled groan.

The excruciating pain, as if it were being stabbed by a thousand blades, seemed to have been inflicted on someone else.

Looking down at the figure covered in blood yet still standing tall, Ning Rongrong frowned.

Her heart leaped into her throat. If Tang San hadn't already told her not to interfere, she would have already impulsively helped.

This scene is so similar to that of the Third Brother from ten thousand years ago!
Ning Rongrong seemed to understand why Tang San was so strict with his successor.

She prayed silently in her heart: It must go smoothly. Third Brother finally found a suitable successor, it can't die here.

……

The realm of gods, the castle is destroyed.

Dark clouds filled the sky above the pitch-black castle, the lead-gray clouds resembling solidified ink. Occasionally, purple lightning would streak across the sky, leaving fleeting shadows on the black walls.

This is the abode of the God of Destruction, and also one of the most dangerous areas in the divine realm.

The air was filled with an invisible destructive intent, the destructive thoughts of all creatures in the lower realm, which condensed into a tangible pressure that even a god-level powerhouse would have to deal with with caution.

In the deepest training room of the castle, the God of Destruction sat cross-legged, his dark red eyes closed, his face cold and stern, his aura sometimes as violent as thunder, sometimes as silent as an abyss.

He was surrounded by a purplish-black energy vortex, which continuously absorbed and transformed the destructive intent in the vicinity into his own power.

hum-

The Scepter of Destruction hovering beside him trembled slightly, and the black gem at the top of the scepter flashed with an unusual light.

destroy:?
Let me see what this is all about.

He opened his eyes and stood up, his figure floating like a ghost to the top of the castle. His gaze pierced through the clouds and fell upon the realm of the sea god on the other side of the divine realm.

The God of Destruction's lips curled into a cold smile, and he sneered, "Hmph! You, Tang San, actually broke the law!"

He could clearly sense that Tang San's divine power fluctuations had briefly descended upon the Douluo Continent in the lower realm.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that this guy is still helping the inheritor, attempting to reduce the difficulty of the inheritance process.

"I've finally caught you red-handed!" The God of Destruction's voice carried a hint of excitement.

For so long, his power struggle with Tang San has never stopped, and now he finally has a good opportunity to make a move.

However, he also noticed the nine-colored goddess beside the sea god and remembered the mechanism of the Valley of Love and Destiny.

"Could there be some hidden story?"

Suppressing the restlessness in his heart, the God of Destruction waved his right hand, and the purple-black halo behind him rippled, connecting with the central hub of the divine realm and reproducing all the recent historical traces of Qiankun Wenqing Valley.

Scenes flashed by, and the God of Destruction's expression gradually changed from a cold smile to a solemn one, before finally turning completely black.

"Tang San, was this also part of your plan?" he muttered to himself, his tone filled with disbelief.

The devil is still one step ahead.

Relying on the mechanism of Qiankun Wenqing Valley, which can restore the examinee's injuries at any time, Tang San actually took a trick to allow his successor to absorb a 100,000-year-level soul ring at the seventh ring.

This is not a big deal.

After all, even gods have their own selfish desires, and the practice of secretly helping those taking the exams has been repeatedly prohibited but not stopped. Now, as long as it's not too outrageous, everyone turns a blind eye.

However, he never expected that Tang San would be so ruthless to his successor, forcing him to go through hundreds of cycles of life and death.

"No wonder this guy was chosen by Shura."

The God of Destruction couldn't help but shake his head, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Looking at Tang Yin in the scene, who was on the verge of collapse but still persisted, the God of Destruction felt a pang of regret.

This successor named Tang Yin has a resilient character and an unyielding will, and seems quite suitable for his position as the God of Destruction.

However, Tang San beat him to it.

"Douluo Continent..."

He withdrew his gaze and looked towards the Douluo Continent in the lower realm, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes: "It really is a plane that produces many talented people."

The halo behind him dissipated, and the God of Destruction turned back to his castle, suppressing his original intention to launch an attack.

Tang San's actions were flawless; a rash attack would only make one look petty and weak.

"Never mind, let's see how things develop."

The God of Destruction thought to himself, "If this Tang Yin can really pass the Nine Trials of the Sea God, the future structure of the God Realm will probably change again."

However, the Goddess of Life recently sensed a compatible successor in Douluo Continent. I wonder what her situation is now?

(End of this chapter)