Douluo Continent: This Tang San is different

Chapter 220 Officially Joins the Spirit Hall

"Now that you're awake, how long are you going to pretend to be asleep?"

After walking down a distance from the mountain peak, Bibi Dong suddenly loosened her arms. Tang San immediately opened his eyes, braced himself on the ground with his hands and feet, rolled to the side, straightened himself, and stood steadily in front of Bibi Dong. He smiled and said, "After all, facing so many strong people, I was a little apprehensive."

"Now, am I convinced?"

Bibi Dong didn't dwell on the topic, but instead asked the question she cared about most.

"In terms of strength, I am temporarily impressed." Tang San bowed, took a deep breath, and looked up into Bibi Dong's eyes. "In terms of personal charisma, I have witnessed the calmness and wisdom you displayed when facing six Super Douluo and one Peerless Douluo."

"Therefore, I joined the Spirit Hall."

Bibi Dong smiled: "Is it only temporary in terms of martial prowess? Not necessarily. Given time, it's not impossible for you to reach the same level as me, or even surpass me."

"As for personal charisma, it seems I don't meet your standards..."

"However, in the future, I will let you know how broad-minded I am."

Glancing at Bibi Dong's magnanimity, Tang San laughed heartily: "I've already seen it."

"Tsk." Bibi Dong naturally noticed Tang San's little action and chuckled. "If it were anyone else, I would have slapped them, but you, I forgive your slight rudeness."

Tang San smiled somewhat awkwardly.

Then, Bibi Dong suddenly asked, "You should know something about gods, right? With your talent, as long as you find a suitable place to inherit a god's legacy, you should be able to obtain a god's legacy, such as the God of Life or the God of Destruction? However, I don't know where such a god's legacy can be found."

"Is it possible that when someone's talent is exceptional enough, a god might come to them on their own?" Tang San suggested a possibility and described his experience with Destruction and Life. "The two gods of the God Realm, Destruction and Life, approached me, hoping that I would jointly inherit their divine positions and their status in the God Realm."

"Oh? I'd like to hear more." Bibi Dong was surprised and gestured for Tang San to continue. After all, her knowledge of the inheritance of gods was limited to the Rakshasa God. She knew that sea gods, angel gods, and Asura gods had once appeared on the continent, but she knew nothing about the divine realm.

After Electrolux confirmed that there was no external divine sense observing him, Tang San said with some relief, "Destruction and Life are a couple. According to them, the God Realm has five God Kings, three Enforcers, and numerous first-level, second-level, and third-level gods and officials."

"Among them, the five great god-kings are: Goodness, Evil, Life, Destruction, and Asura. The latter three are also enforcers, while Goodness and Evil are the supreme god-kings of the divine realm. They form the Divine Realm Committee."

"Other deities, such as angels, Rakshasa, and sea gods, are only first-level deities. According to the Book of Life and Destruction, after becoming gods, they are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of mortal planets on a large scale, and they can only stay in the lower realm for one hundred years. After one hundred years, if they do not ascend to the divine realm, three enforcers will send their subordinate enforcer priests down to the lower realm. If the god-level powerhouses in the lower realm still do not obey, they will be judged, and the five great god kings will be alarmed. They will jointly judge the powerhouses in the lower realm, stripping them of their divine bodies, annihilating their divine souls, and depleting their divine power."

"The divine realm governs 108 mortal stars, which is 108 worlds, but the number of gods in the divine realm is extremely small. Therefore, apart from the needs of law enforcement, they have a lot of free time."

Bibi Dong frowned.

If what Tang San said is true, and that she could not interfere in human affairs on a large scale after becoming a god, then her eventual war was merely a self-inflicted wound.

However, Bibi Dong is now more interested in whether Tang San has accepted the inheritance of life and destruction.

"No." Tang San shook his head.

"Why?" Bibi Dong asked, puzzled and even suspicious. "Since it's the inheritance of two great god-kings and enforcers, and it perfectly matches your two martial souls, why won't you accept it?"

"I'll strive to break through level 100 myself; I don't need anyone to give it to me." Tang San's eyes gleamed. "If a divine position is really that good, why are they even looking for a successor?"

"Could it be that the previous god intends to relinquish his divine position and eternal life?"

"Or is it that living for too long has caused your mind to give out and you're on the verge of a breakdown?"

"Or perhaps, the divine positions in the realm of gods are some kind of irresistible constraint, causing those gods to desperately seek out talented individuals to replace them, so that they themselves can regain their freedom?"

There are just too many possibilities.

"I will acquire power through my own cultivation. I wouldn't dare to accept any benefits from others if I didn't understand them."

Hearing Tang San's seemingly arrogant words, Bibi Dong was stunned, because she had never considered whether there were pitfalls behind the godhood; she only craved power.

Whether in terms of wisdom or temperament, I am inferior to Tang San in front of me.

"Your words are belittling me," Bibi Dong said quietly.

"Cough, it's just a guess. Maybe I missed a great opportunity." Tang San laughed heartily, indicating that what he said before was just a guess. Perhaps the gods in the God Realm really just wanted to cultivate the next generation.

However, Bibi Dong believed Tang San's previous guess more at this moment.

Putting yourself in her shoes, if she were the first god, would she have given away her divine power, status, and authority to someone else if she hadn't died?

impossible!

Bibi Dong already knew the answer in her heart.

Unless, as Tang San guessed, he had lived too long, found everything boring, and suffered a mental breakdown...

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Back outside the Papal Palace.

When everyone saw Bibi Dong and Tang San walking out from the back of the mountain, chatting and laughing, they breathed a sigh of relief, but also realized one thing: Tang San had joined the Spirit Hall.

Someone was pleasantly surprised...

Someone sighed...

Some people are indignant...

But none of this changes one thing: Tang San is now a member of the Spirit Hall, and his status is second only to the current Pope.

Second only to the emperor, above all others.

No one would find it inappropriate to say that Tang San rose to fame overnight.

After all, Tang San earned the Pope's approval through his own strength.

Meanwhile, the other academy teams present, or those who watched this scene through the Mother-Child Soul Guidance Photography Sphere, were all relieved that they had not actually fought against Tang San during the competition.

That monster that can fly and disappear underground is actually a Soul King!

Who can believe it?

Bibi Dong stood before the Papal Palace and announced to the crowd: "From this day forward, Tang San will be an honorary elder and a formal elder of the Spirit Hall, listed in the Elder Hall, with the same treatment as elders at the Title Douluo level. In addition, I will also bestow upon him the title of Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, second only to myself in status. This is to be known to all of you and the entire continent."

These words caused an uproar in the room!

They never expected that Bibi Dong would actually do it for real!

However, with Tang San's strength and abilities, he is more than capable of bearing this honor. Perhaps in the future, after Bibi Dong becomes a god, Tang San will be the next Pope of the Spirit Hall.

Ning Fengzhi thought to himself, "It seems that I need to be on good terms with the Spirit Hall in the future. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Spirit Hall don't have much of a conflict of interest. Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has gained a lot of benefits from intellectual property rights and patents."

Sword Douluo harbored resentment about this, after all, his father had died at the hands of the Spirit Hall's Grand Elder...

However, it seems that Bibi Dong is at odds with the elders of the Hall of Worship. The golden crocodile attacked the two of them at the same time, using its Martial Soul True Body, as if it was using its full strength and aiming to severely injure both of them at the same time.

If that's the case, supporting Bibi Dong because of Tang San wouldn't be out of the question.

Just then, Yu Tianheng stepped forward, bowed to Bibi Dong, and said, "Your Holiness, I, Yu Tianheng, wish to join the Spirit Hall. I hope you will grant me permission."

"What is the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan trying to do?" Ning Fengzhi felt his brain was overwhelmed. "They actually let their direct descendant join the Spirit Hall... Are they choosing sides?"

Sword Douluo pondered for a moment, then guessed, "Perhaps, it's just in Yu Tianheng's personal name..."

"In his personal capacity?" Ning Fengzhi calmed down and pondered the reasons. "Yu Tianheng's talent is much stronger than Yu Tianxin's. He shouldn't have joined us... Is it because of Tang San?"

"It's also possible that his martial soul has undergone some mutation," Sword Douluo suggested another idea. "It has acquired light and metal attributes, making him stronger, but his future offspring may not be able to inherit it, so there's a lot of uncertainty. Therefore, it would be better to let him stay by Tang San's side; the benefits would be greater that way."

"That makes sense, but the most important thing is to befriend Tang San." Ning Fengzhi hesitated for a moment, unsure whether he should let Ning Rongrong join the Spirit Hall as well.

Although the appearance of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul has confirmed that Ning Rongrong will be the next sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it doesn't seem to be a big problem for her to have a nominal position in the Spirit Hall, since she herself is an honorary elder of the Spirit Hall.

Given its status as one of the three major sects, the Spirit Hall could not force Rongrong to do anything.

With Tang San's talent, barring any unforeseen circumstances, it's only a matter of time before he becomes the next Pope of the Spirit Hall. If Rongrong were to have an affair with Tang San, wouldn't the Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School become in-laws?

Thinking of this possibility, Ning Fengzhi was tempted and sent a telepathic message to Ning Rongrong, asking her to join the Spirit Hall in her own name as well.

Without hesitation, Ning Rongrong stepped forward and said, "I will also join the Spirit Hall."

This caused many people to display intriguing expressions.

First the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Clan, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and now Tang San is suspected to be from the Clear Sky School (at least his physical body and bloodline cannot be refuted). Has the Spirit Hall wiped out all three major sects in one fell swoop?

Bibi Dong's face lit up with joy.

Although Yu Tianheng and Ning Rongrong joined in their individual capacities, it is not impossible for these two major sects to join the Spirit Hall in the future.

Originally, Bibi Dong planned to prepare for several years before launching a surprise attack on the two major sects and annihilating them in one fell swoop.

But now, the appearance of the Mother-Child Soul Guidance Photography Sphere and Tang San's appearance have caused too many things to happen beyond her expectations... However, the current situation is not out of her control.

In the not-too-distant future, the Spirit Hall may be able to take over the entire Douluo Continent without shedding a drop of blood.

Among the remaining members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team, Xiao Wu, Guang Ling, and Huo Wu also chose to join the Spirit Hall. The first two need no further explanation, while the latter felt that following Tang San would lead to greater progress.

The most surprising thing was Zhu Zhuqing, who also chose to join the Spirit Hall.

Dai Lego had some reservations about this, but there was nothing he could do. After all, Zhu Zhuqing's strength was undeniable; she was able to fight against the fusion of Davis and Zhu Zhuyun's martial souls, the Netherworld White Tiger, all by herself, and thus had the right to be independent.

Moreover, Tang San is simply too powerful; the future situation on the continent might change because of him. Zhu Zhuqing joining the Spirit Hall might very well provide a way out for the Dai and Zhu families…

After the tournament, a large portion of the teams that remained in Wuhun City chose to stay and join the Wuhun Hall.

but--

For every person who is happy, there is someone who is sad.

Inside the Haotian Sect.

The curtain was ripped off by the Seventh Elder, who roared, "That ungrateful brat! He actually joined the Spirit Hall! What kind of father did he have that bastard father who raised him?"

Through the live broadcast from the Soul Guidance Photography Sphere, they have learned about Tang San's talent and strength, especially his improved Fusion Ring Secret Technique, which allows a Soul King to unleash such powerful strength, approaching that of a level 98 Super Douluo.

That kind of thing looks much safer and more powerful than the exploding ring. If everyone in the Haotian Sect could have it, wouldn't it be the strongest sect?

The Spirit Hall is nothing!

The Fifth Elder said, "Perhaps, when he is recognized as a member of the clan in the future, we can get Tang San to hand over that secret technique, and then we won't have to make things difficult for him."

Tang Xiao stared at the Fifth Elder with the look of someone looking at an idiot and said, "I think the issue now is not whether Tang San acknowledges his ancestors or not, but how to deal with the Spirit Hall."

"Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have both sent people to join the Spirit Hall. Although it's in their personal capacity, everyone knows they are getting closer to the Spirit Hall."

As for Tang San...

"I didn't notice it before, but now it seems that he had long suspected, or even confirmed, that he came from the Haotian Sect, and he doesn't seem to care much about the Haotian Sect."

"Recognizing one's ancestors doesn't seem to be that important to him."

That being said, Tang Xiao still held a firm belief in "recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's roots," feeling that Tang San had gone a bit too far—knowing that he was born into the Clear Sky Clan, he still chose to join the Spirit Hall, wasn't that too disrespectful to his elders?

Tang Xiao also had some grievances against Tang Hao.

"Hmph! If I were to encounter that bastard, I would teach him a lesson he deserves!" the Seventh Elder said angrily.

"You're lucky you didn't get killed by him," the Second Elder said with a more objective tone, his voice filled with worry. "If he uses that secret technique, all five of us, even with Tang Xiao included, would be killed by him. We're not even in the same league."

"Why don't we just keep him from coming out?" The Seventh Elder said nonchalantly. "He's just a Soul King."

"How can you guarantee that it will take him that long to use that secret technique?" the Second Elder retorted. "Besides, his strength before using that technique was not to be underestimated. Do you expect him to just stand there and wait for you to attack?"

The Seventh Elder's breath hitched, unsure how to refute, so he could only snort coldly and remain silent.

"Second Elder, what's your opinion?" According to Tang Xiao's idea, he should announce that he would leave the mountain and go to the Spirit Hall to question Tang San. After all, even if the Clear Sky Hammer was a bit strange, it was still the Clear Sky Hammer and could not be concealed.

Tang San must return to the Clear Sky Sect!

"It's not advisable to set off. We should continue to bide our time." The Second Elder closed his eyes to rest for a while before giving his advice. "Judging from the few words the two sides exchanged before the battle, Tang San clearly doesn't care about the Clear Sky Sect. If we force him to do so, it might provoke his resentment, or even give the Spirit Hall a legitimate reason to deal with us."

The Spirit Hall is a huge mountain weighing down on the Clear Sky Sect.

No matter what you consider, this factor cannot be eliminated; otherwise, it would be irresponsible to yourself and your sect.

"Hmph! Spirit Hall, we'll wipe them all out sooner or later!" The Seventh Elder hated the Spirit Hall immensely and wished he could kill all of its members. Tang San was even on his kill list.

reason?

The Spirit Hall is an enemy of the Clear Sky Sect!

Tang San knew he came from the Clear Sky Sect, yet he still joined the Spirit Hall. He had no ancestors or lineage, and he aided and abetted evil, which is intolerable to Heaven!

Tang Hao further provoked the villains of the Spirit Hall, causing the Clear Sky Sect to fall into this predicament!

The son must pay for the father's debts! It's only right and proper!

It means he can't beat them, otherwise why would he just be showing off in this conference room?

"Alright, stop talking like that, it's annoying." Although the Spirit Hall was indeed the enemy of the Clear Sky Sect, and the sect was currently spreading hatred to its disciples, they themselves felt it was a bit unrealistic after hearing it so much. Therefore, the Second Elder stopped the Seventh Elder from continuing to shout, since there was no one else around.

The Third Elder said, "Looking at it from a bright side, whether Tang Sancheng admits it or not, he still carries the blood of the Clear Sky Sect. It's not necessarily a bad thing that he became the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. If he becomes the Pope of the Spirit Hall in the future, wouldn't the Spirit Hall belong to the Tang family?"

Although the Third Elder's words made sense, everyone else present, including Tang Xiao, felt that such behavior had insulted the pride of the Haotian lineage.

If we want the Spirit Hall to belong to the Tang family, we have to fight them!

Relying on Tang San, the Holy Son, to continue the family line...

What kind of talk is that?

This is trampling the pride of the Haotian Sect into the ground!

The Second Elder said sternly, "Third Brother, you shouldn't say such things."

The Third Elder shrugged and said, "I'm just mentioning it, don't take it seriously."

Of the five elders, the third elder's lineage suffered the least damage six years ago, and therefore, their mindset is better than that of the other five elders.

"Let's wait for Yuehua's news." Tang Xiao summarized the meeting, which wasn't very insightful, but since Haotian Sect was currently closed off, this was the only option.

The other five elders also had no objections.

The Seventh Elder said rudely, "Hmph, that's all Tang Yuehua is good for."

Tang Xiao clenched his fist, but eventually relaxed it. After all, in the investigation of the Spirit Hall, the Seventh Elder's lineage suffered the most damage, and even his brothers died.

This is something Haodi owes the Seventh Elder. As the eldest brother, and Yuehua as the younger sister, getting a few scoldings is nothing...

(End of this chapter)