Douro Continent

Chapter 632 Sacrifice! King of the Forest, Tang San with Nine Rings

The majestic voice that echoed in Tang San's mind faded into the distance, but Tang San was filled with awe. Without being asked, he understood that both the golden phantom and the majestic voice originated from the true Sea God, or rather, were the Sea God's imprint left on this world. He had finally glimpsed the gateway to divine techniques for the first time.

As Tang San regained control of his body, the four severely injured Title Douluos had just gotten up from the ground some distance away, their faces filled with horror. Meanwhile, in mid-air, the purple fragments that had formed from Bibi Dong's body were rapidly swirling and coalescing, seemingly stitched together under the influence of purple light patterns. At the same time, these fragments were surrounded by a strange ring of purple light patterns.

Tang San believed the Sea God's words without a doubt. Since the Sea God said he couldn't kill Bibi Dong before becoming a god, then he definitely had no chance. Without the slightest hesitation, even with his mental energy almost completely exhausted, he barely mustered a sliver of strength to activate the Vast Ocean Protective Shield, silently disappearing into the depths of the forest. None of the four Title Douluos who had gotten up dared to give chase. They were terrified by the true divine skill of the Golden Thirteen Halberds.

It's no wonder they were so fearless; a single blow severely injured five Title Douluos, including the emperor of the Spirit Empire and the peak-level Bibi Dong. How could they not be afraid of such strength? Tang San's Trident of the Sea God had given them a tremendous shock.

The purple demonic runes grew increasingly intense, and the shattered body of the Death Spider Queen slowly coalesced, returning to its pre-shattered form. However, a faint golden hue had appeared within the purple demonic runes on her body. Having just regained her true form, Bibi Dong immediately dispelled her Martial Soul True Form, transforming back into her original form. She even retracted her Martial Soul.

With a whoosh, she spat out a mouthful of golden blood, her body trembling violently. Her beautiful eyes were filled with resentment. "This person will be the greatest obstacle to my unification of the continent."

After saying this, she collapsed to the ground, her hands forming a strange gesture as she entered a meditative state.

The ninth soul skill of the Death Spider King that Bibi Dong used earlier was called Undying Body. Generally, a soul master wouldn't absorb their strongest ninth soul skill as a support skill, but Bibi Dong possessed twin martial souls, so she wasn't afraid. This ninth soul skill came from a 100,000-year-old soul beast with the same martial soul as her—the Death Spider King. She spent a full year hunting this soul beast before finally achieving her goal, obtaining the soul ring and the Death Spider King soul bone. Of the two skills this 100,000-year soul skill granted her, one was the life-saving support skill she just used: Undying Body. Even if her body was shattered by an enemy's attack, it could reassemble itself. This was even more advanced than Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone's regenerative ability.

When Bibi Dong clearly sensed the deadly threat posed by the Golden Trident, she swiftly switched to her Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul and unleashed her ninth soul skill, powerful enough to save her life. No matter how strong the opponent's attack was, it wouldn't be enough to kill her. However, the Sea God's golden divine power wasn't so easy to withstand. Although she managed to block most of it with her immortality, a small amount still invaded her body, requiring her to resolve it on her own.

In this situation, Bibi Dong couldn't even protect herself, let alone use her spiritual detection to find Tang San and the others. The four elders of the Spirit Empire quickly surrounded her. Of course, deep down, even Chrysanthemum Douluo, who wished he could tear Tang San to pieces, dared not pursue him any further. Everyone only has one life, and having finally cultivated to the Title Douluo level, who among them wanted to take such a risk? At the same time, the strength Tang San displayed also gave them a sense of powerlessness. Just what kind of opponent was this, so powerful that even His Holiness the Pope was seriously injured?

In reality, Tang San's abilities were certainly insufficient to accomplish this. Just as he was unfamiliar with Bibi Dong's skills, Bibi Dong and the other Title Douluos were equally ignorant of his abilities, especially the Sea God's Trident. Under these circumstances, they were caught completely off guard. It was only the true power of the Sea God's Mark that forced them back. If the real Sea God were present, the second move, Thousand Years of Void, would have been enough to kill them. Even Bibi Dong would have been severely injured. After all, while there's only a step between a level 99 peak Douluo and a god, the difference in strength is vast. Moreover, the current Bibi Dong is not the complete Bibi Dong; some of her strength is used for other purposes and cannot be drawn upon. Those other uses are even more important than obtaining the spirit rings of the two Forest Kings.

Tang San was already exhausted when he fled. The Trident of the Sea God consumed too much of his mental and spiritual power. Even the final attack relied on the energy imprinted on him by the Sea God, but Tang San had already used it three times before. Although his body wasn't completely drained, it was certainly weak and powerless. Maintaining the invisibility of the Vast Ocean Protector was difficult.

Guided by his soul, Tang San quickly sensed Xiao Wu's anxious soul fluctuations and rapidly approached him. His assessment of the situation with the Title Douluos on Bibi Dong's side was almost identical to reality. At least for half an hour, these people would not dare to abandon Bibi Dong and chase after him. This gave him ample time.

Xiao Wu and the others hadn't run very far, just over five miles from where they had fought before. When Tang San arrived, Xiao Wu was crying uncontrollably.

"Daming, Erming, you must hold on! You can't die! I'm coming right away. He's an expert at detoxification and he can definitely save you." While crying, Xiaowu kept pouring her soul power into the two divine beasts.

However, the light in the eyes of both Daming and Erming grew dimmer and dimmer, and their bodies could no longer move an inch.

"Xiao Wu, don't waste your energy anymore. We're done for. That human's martial soul is imbued with the most potent poison in the world. The Death Spider Queen's poison is incurable. Moreover, the poison has not only invaded our internal organs but also corrupted our souls. Don't cry, okay? We're already so happy that you and Tang San were able to save us from our deaths. We've lived for a hundred thousand years; even if we die, it won't be a premature death. We're content that we didn't die at the hands of the enemy or become her spirit rings." Da Ming's eyes were almost closed, and even the strength supporting his eyelids was about to disappear.

As they were talking, Tang San arrived and deactivated the invisibility state of the Vast Ocean Protective Shield.

Upon seeing Tang San, Xiao Wu grasped at a lifeline and quickly pulled him aside, saying, "Brother, please save them! Da Ming and Er Ming are dying!"

Tang San was taken aback. Ignoring his weakness, he quickly moved closer and took out two antidotes he had refined years ago from his Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch, placing them into the air above the two divine beasts. At the same time, he used his remaining soul power to activate them.

"Tang San, don't waste your energy. Even if a god came, he couldn't save us. Our bodies are different from yours. Luckily you arrived in time, so we can thank you before we die. Thank you for not letting us die at that person's hands."

Tang San quickly comforted him, "Da Ming, you'll be alright. I'll definitely find a way to save you all."

Suddenly, Da Ming opened his eyes, and his eyes regained a strong light, as if he had been revitalized in an instant.

"Tang San, listen to me." As his spirit returned, Da Ming's voice became strong again. Seeing this, Tang San's face turned ashen. With his deep understanding of poisons, how could he not see that Da Ming was truly exhausted and his sudden recovery was just a last gasp before death?

"My time is running out." Da Ming looked at Tang San, then at Xiao Wu. Er Ming, who was also on the verge of death, opened his eyes, but his originally yellow eyes had now turned gray.

"Tang San, we know our own bodies. This body has been completely corroded. Unless you can produce the same herb that saved Xiao Wu's body last time, we have no chance. I don't have much time left, let me finish what I have to say."

The herb Da Ming was referring to was naturally the Acacia Heartbreak Red, but where could Tang San possibly find it? Even if he could find it now, it would be too late. Furthermore, the Acacia Heartbreak Red has such stringent requirements for its user.

Tang San looked sadly at Da Ming and nodded, but Xiao Wu suddenly rushed forward, hugged Da Ming's thick neck, and burst into tears.

A serene light shone in Da Ming's eyes. "Tang San, to be honest, I didn't like you at first. Xiao Wu has always been with us; the three of us have lived together for nearly 100,000 years. No matter what she did, Er Ming and I supported her, even when she ultimately chose to become human. When you appeared, we realized that Xiao Wu's heart was completely devoted to you. Do you understand that feeling? It's like your own sister leaving you for someone else. But since what happened last time, we all understand that you truly love Xiao Wu. To save Xiao Wu, you were willing to risk your own life. Xiao Wu's choice was not wrong. You are her best destiny. This time, I'm truly happy that you've returned together. Seeing that Xiao Wu's soul can now possess another body, I understand that all these years, you've been tirelessly working for her resurrection. Xiao Wu has good judgment; she found you. I'm happy for her. I'm about to leave, but I still have one wish unfulfilled. I hope you can help me fulfill it, okay?"

Tang San nodded firmly and said decisively, "Tell me. Whatever it is, I'll agree to it." Not for anything else, but for the sake of the relationship between Da Ming and Er Ming, he wanted to fulfill Da Ming's last wish.

Da Ming nodded to Tang San, saying with relief, "Thank you, Tang San. Today may be the day I say thank you the most in my life. Xiao Wu, don't be sad. You, like us, have lived for a hundred thousand years. You had Tang San, evolved into a human, and gained new hope. But we have lived in this great forest for a hundred thousand years, and we have long since lost any attachment to this world. In a sense, death can be seen as both an end and a new beginning."

"Tang San, Er Ming and I have a deep understanding of life and death. Death is not frightening to us. We are already satisfied as long as we do not die a humiliating death at the hands of our enemies. The only thing I am worried about is Xiao Wu. My last wish is to witness Xiao Wu's resurrection process in the final moments of my life."

Tang San was taken aback. He hadn't expected Da Ming to make such a request. He said sadly, "I'm sorry, Da Ming, I can't do it right now. I don't have the strength of a Title Douluo yet. I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you."

Da Ming's gaze suddenly sharpened as he stared intently at Tang San. "Of course I can sense it. Your current soul power is level 85, right? You're just five levels short, aren't you? Er Ming and I can give you those five levels. However, after you have those five levels of soul power, you must revive Xiao Wu. Can you do that?"

Tang San was taken aback. "Da Ming, you mean...?"

Xiao Wu suddenly raised her head and tightly gripped the scales on Daming's body. "No, Daming, Erming, you can't do this."

Erming, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke. At this moment, his eyes also lit up, and like Daming, he entered a state of final lucidity. He stared intently at Tang San, his gaze burning. "Xiao Wu, if you don't want our deaths to be meaningless, then don't stop us. My brother and I have already thought it through. Since we're going to die anyway, why not make it more meaningful? If we can help you revive, our deaths will be worthwhile. Moreover, after we become Tang San's spirit rings, we can say that we'll still be protecting you. Tang San, are you willing? We are all males. For Xiao Wu, are you willing to sacrifice with us?"

Da Ming and Er Ming both knew how much damage it would take for Tang San to revive Xiao Wu. Knowing they were doomed, they hoped to force Tang San to revive Xiao Wu with them in their final moments.

They had witnessed Tang San's strength. Reviving Xiao Wu meant giving up his final ten levels of soul power, forever preventing him from becoming a true powerhouse. For a gifted soul master, this was even more terrifying than death. Therefore, they worried that Tang San would keep Xiao Wu in her current state instead of truly reviving her.

Feeling the gazes of the two divine beasts, Tang San's eyes also lit up, flashing with a cold light. "Da Ming, Er Ming, what are you worried about? Although you've been with Xiao Wu for 100,000 years, and I've only been with her for a little over ten years, my feelings for Xiao Wu are no less than yours. The reason I brought Xiao Wu to the Star Dou Great Forest this time is to help her revive. There's no point in saying more, just watch."

As he spoke, Tang San suddenly struck Xiao Wu with his palm. Xiao Wu was completely stunned, never expecting Tang San to suddenly attack her. Before she could react, Tang San's palm had already landed on her forehead. Xiao Wu groaned and her body slowly slumped to the ground. Red light rippled from her body, but she struggled and refused to return to Tang San's body.

"What are you doing?" Da Ming and Er Ming roared at the same time. But they couldn't move at all and could only watch Tang San's actions.

Due to insufficient mental energy, Tang San's Sea God Light dimmed considerably, but when the golden light appeared, it immediately bound Xiao Wu's soul and trapped her into his body.

Tang San glanced at Da Ming and Er Ming, a smirk playing on his lips. Suddenly, he swung the Trident of the Sea God with his left hand, the main blade slashing directly at his right shoulder. The Trident of the Sea God was a true divine weapon; even the toughest body could not withstand its power. Blood splattered as his entire right arm was severed.

Tang San's face turned pale instantly, but he didn't utter a sound. His gaze remained icy. He flicked his toes, lifting his right arm into the air, while simultaneously tapping with his left hand to seal the blood vessels in the wound on his right shoulder.

Seeing this, Da Ming and Er Ming's originally sharp eyes changed completely. Tang San didn't explain much to them, but proved his determination to them with his actions. He first pulled Xiao Wu's soul back into his body, and then immediately severed his right arm.

Tang San's right arm was where Xiao Wu's soul bone was located. As a soul master who had not yet reached level ninety, the soul bone could only separate upon death. In other words, the moment the soul bone fell off, it was fatal. Tang San even used the divine artifact, the Trident of the Sea God, to prevent himself from severing his right arm, demonstrating the unwavering determination he had.

Tang San planted the Trident of the Sea God to the side, caught his severed right arm with his left hand, and with a sudden shake, shattered the outer flesh and blood, took out the Little Dance Soul Bone inside, held it in front of the two divine beasts, and coldly said: "My time is also running out. This is a man's promise."

Da Ming and Er Ming exchanged a glance. At this moment, not only were they on the verge of death, but Tang San was also on the verge of death. As long as his soul power could not break through level ninety, he would surely die if he broke his own soul bone.

"I'm sorry." Da Ming and Er Ming spoke simultaneously, their sharp gazes softening. Although they were much taller and stronger than Tang San, at this moment, Tang San far surpassed them in their hearts. Especially his madness in sacrificing everything for Xiao Wu made the two divine beasts feel ashamed. They asked themselves, if their lives weren't in danger, they would never have done the same thing as Tang San. Yes, he was a true man.

Two earth-shattering roars rang out simultaneously, and two bursts of blazing red light burned within the Starry Sky Forest. The blinding red light erupted from between the brows of the two divine beasts, and everything within that red light became absolutely still.

Sacrifice, yes, it was a sacrifice. This was what Da Ming meant when he and Er Ming said they had a way to directly get Tang San to level 90. The boost from the sacrifice of two overlords of the Star Dou Great Forest and two 100,000-year-old soul beasts was enough to allow Tang San's soul power to jump five levels directly, reaching level 90.

"Tang San, Xiao Wu is in your care from now on." Da Ming and Er Ming's voices echoed in Tang San's mind simultaneously. Tang San's cold gaze hardened, and in the instant the red light intensified, two streams of tears welled up in his eyes. He knew, of course, what the two divine beasts' choice was; he and Xiao Wu both knew. But just as the two divine beasts had said, they didn't want their deaths to be meaningless. Helping Xiao Wu revive was their final wish.

Crimson flames began to burn on Da Ming and Er Ming's bodies. These were not flames, but a very special kind of blood flame. What burned within them was their blood, their life force, and their 100,000 years of cultivation.

This was Tang San's second time accepting a sacrifice from a 100,000-year-old soul beast. Although a long time had passed, as he accepted the sacrifices of Da Ming and Er Ming, he couldn't help but recall everything that happened when Xiao Wu sacrificed herself back then.

Tang San's body was paralyzed by the blood and light, but he spoke to them with his soul: "Da Ming, Er Ming, rest assured, I will definitely revive Xiao Wu and protect her with my life. At the same time, I will also avenge you, kill Bibi Dong, and destroy the Spirit Empire."

The bodies of Da Ming and Er Ming were gradually fading away. Upon hearing Tang San's words, both forest kings revealed a look of satisfaction in their eyes. They understood, of course, that this was a man's promise, and Tang San would do everything in his power to fulfill it.

The blood flames burned brighter and brighter, gradually turning from red to dark red. Meanwhile, Da Ming and Er Ming's bodies gradually faded during this transformation, becoming like increasingly transparent red crystals.

Da Ming's body faded first, and all the red expanded into a huge ring that slowly contracted, merging around his and Tang San's bodies. Bathed in the blood flames emanating from the two divine beasts, Tang San felt a constant tingling sensation throughout his body. The feeling of impending death vanished completely, and the soul power within him, which had been disordered due to his severed arm and had been depleted during his battle with Bibi Dong, was now surging exponentially, almost frantically breaking through one barrier after another.

But Tang San felt no excitement at the increase in his soul power; instead, his heart was filled with sorrow. This increase in strength was achieved through the sacrifice of Da Ming and Er Ming. If he had a choice, he would never have wanted to rely on this method to improve.

Da Ming, Er Ming, may you rest in peace. I will avenge you. Martial Soul Empire, now there is another source of hatred between us.

Finally, the light on Da Ming faded completely, and a blood-red right arm bone flew uncontrollably to the spot where Tang San's arm was severed, forcefully embedding itself into the wound.

Da Ming's last words echoed in Tang San's mind, "You are the best human I have ever met. Actually, both Er Ming and I love Xiao Wu, but because we are brothers, neither of us wanted to hurt the other, which is why you benefited. Tang San, I will compensate you with a soul bone and soul rings. Perhaps you won't need to be demoted. So, we don't owe you anything. Don't forget your promise to protect Xiao Wu for us. The moment you severed your right arm, I already considered you a brother..."

"Da Ming..." Tang San's tears finally fell. Da Ming's voice faded away in weakness, and his huge body had turned into a small green snake lying flat on the ground. The green light gradually faded and turned into a deathly gray.

At that moment, Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor appeared, along with eight other spirit rings: yellow, yellow, purple, black, red, red, red, and red. The enormous blood-red halo formed by the Great Ming energy slowly converged in the air, gathering around Tang San's body and finally solidifying in its final position.

Yes, thanks to the combined sacrifice of Da Ming and Er Ming, Tang San's soul power finally broke through the level 90 bottleneck, advancing to the Title Douluo level. The soul ring formed from Da Ming's sacrifice became his ninth soul ring. The ninth soul ring of the Emperor of the Forest, a 100,000-year-old Azure Bull Python.

At the same time, as the blood-red right arm bone pierced Tang San's severed arm, the energy triggered by Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone fluctuated violently. Layers of blue-gold halos surged out, and crystal blue light continuously swirled around the wound. Muscles and meridians began to writhe rapidly around the blood-red right arm bone, growing visibly.

The Title Douluo-level soul power allowed the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone's "Wildfire Never Dies, Spring Breeze Blows Again" skill to be fully unleashed. The skills of a 100,000-year-old soul bone require Title Douluo-level soul power to be fully activated.

Da Ming could be considered the strongest in the Star Dou Great Forest. Although he and Xiao Wu were both 100,000-year-old spirits, it's safe to assume that the quality of his spirit rings and spirit bones was far superior to Xiao Wu's. This is why he said he didn't owe Tang San anything. Even if Tang San lost his spirit bones and all his spirit rings, his and Er Ming's two spirit bones and two 100,000-year spirit rings could more than compensate for most of it. After all, lost spirit rings can be hunted again. But finding two 100,000-year spirit rings plus two 100,000-year spirit bones is not so easy. Upon seeing the four 100,000-year spirit rings on Tang San, Da Ming already understood that Tang San didn't need to give all his spirit rings to Xiao Wu to revive her.

The red flames on Erming's body were still burning, but they had dimmed considerably. All the soul power that the sacrifice could provide had been injected into Tang San's body. If it weren't for the fact that he and Daming had such strong foundations, it would have been impossible for them to help Tang San raise his soul power by five levels and break through the most difficult bottleneck of level ninety in one go.

As Tang San's right arm regenerated, and his ninth spirit ring fused with the Blue Silver Emperor, Er Ming's deep voice rang out, "It's my turn. Tang San, please don't tell Xiao Wu that both my brother and I loved her. We don't want her to suffer. You must always make her happy and joyful. I believe you can do that. If one day you truly break through level 100 and become a god, then you will have the ability to condense our souls and release them from our spirit rings and spirit bones for a short time. At that time, let's reunite with Xiao Wu. Also, your current spirit rings are of very high quality; don't give them all to Xiao Wu, or it will have a counterproductive effect. Actually, what my brother said is wrong; we still owe you. If it weren't for your rescue today, we wouldn't even have this opportunity to sacrifice ourselves. Make good use of the skills we gave you. Love Xiao Wu well, and I wish you happiness."

The Blood Flame Aura expanded once more, and Tang San gritted his teeth as he looked into Er Ming's large, gentle eyes.

A crimson halo fell upon Tang San, and instantly, the Blue Silver Emperor vanished, and the nine halos around him receded. In its place, the black Clear Sky Hammer appeared out of thin air in front of Tang San, floating there quietly.

The dark gold patterns on the Clear Sky Hammer flowed like mercury, as if it already knew it was about to obtain its first spirit ring, and was excitedly anticipating it.

The crimson flames subsided, transforming into a massive spirit ring that enveloped Tang San and Er Ming's bodies. By the time the ring shrank to surround only Tang San, Er Ming's body had completely faded. The crimson light finally solidified on the Clear Sky Hammer, its blood-red radiance further amplifying the already imposing aura of the hammer. The Killing God Domain inscribed on the hammer also emitted a white light at this moment, allowing the crimson hue of the first ring to permeate it, adding a touch of crimson brilliance to the white light of the Killing God Domain.

Da Ming became Tang San's last spirit ring for the Blue Silver Emperor, while Er Ming became Tang San's first spirit ring for the Clear Sky Hammer. If it was fitting that a 100,000-year spirit ring appeared in the ninth position, then it would be unprecedented for Er Ming's 100,000-year spirit ring to become the first spirit ring on the Clear Sky Hammer.

Tang San is only twenty-five years old this year, and he has not only set the record for the youngest Title Douluo in history, but also set a terrifying record for his first spirit ring being 100,000 years old. Although it may not be the case that there will be no one like him in the future, it can definitely be said that he is unprecedented.

Meanwhile, Da Ming and Er Ming fully considered Tang San's own abilities when making their sacrifice. Da Ming's tall and slender physique was similar to Tang San's single-stem Blue Silver Emperor spirit ring, making him naturally the most suitable to become the Blue Silver Emperor's spirit ring. Er Ming, on the other hand, excelled in violence and strength, perfectly matching the needs of the Clear Sky Hammer. Tang San had never applied a spirit ring to the Clear Sky Hammer before, and even he himself had never imagined that the Clear Sky Hammer's first spirit ring would be so powerful.

However, this wasn't the end. With the appearance of the first spirit ring on the Clear Sky Hammer, a bright red spirit bone appeared before Tang San as Er Ming's body became transparent and vanished. It was a left arm bone. While the sacrifice of a 100,000-year-old spirit beast would infuse its soul into the spirit ring and spirit bone, it could also determine the form of the spirit bone formed from its energy during the sacrifice. The left arm bone resonated with the right arm bone, and since Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer appeared in his left hand, Er Ming chose to apply his formed spirit bone to Tang San's left arm.

The bright red soul bone instantly merged in. Unlike Da Ming's gentle yet continuous soul power, the moment Er Ming's soul bone fused with Tang San's left arm, Tang San's entire body felt an explosive power. Although there was no change on the surface of his left arm, Tang San felt as if his left arm was expanding infinitely. A powerful feeling filled his arm, and the meridians under his skin kept writhing. At the same time, the addition of these two 100,000-year soul rings and soul bones also caused Tang San's bones to crackle and pop.

Both spirit rings and spirit bones increase the attributes of the absorber's body, with 100,000-year spirit rings and 100,000-year spirit bones undoubtedly being the best. Tang San already possessed eight powerful spirit rings, and his body had been tempered by the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, making his innate attributes quite formidable, surpassing ordinary Title Douluos. Now, with the addition of these two powerful spirit rings and two spirit bones, he immediately felt as if his body was about to explode.

Tang San's various attributes, primarily strength, surged wildly, his skin turned blood red, his meridians throbbed, his blood flow increased to more than three times its previous speed, and even his mental energy pulsed rapidly.

It's wonderful for the human body to absorb energy that can be integrated into its system, as it enhances various aspects of physical health. However, if the amount of energy absorbed is too large, especially if it's absorbed all at once, then once it exceeds the body's tolerance, the consequences will be absolutely disastrous. At best, it will cause meridians to rupture and render the person disabled; at worst, it will cause the body to explode and die.

This is also why, after discovering that Tang San had twin martial souls, both Grandmaster and Tang San's father, Tang Hao, strictly warned him not to easily apply a spirit ring to his second martial soul.

Tang San himself hadn't expected that absorbing only the first spirit ring of his second spirit soul would cause such a physical strain. In reality, this wasn't due to a lack of physical endurance. On the contrary, it was precisely because Tang San's physical endurance was exceptionally strong that this situation had only arisen now.

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Da Ming and Er Ming died, but their deaths were as weighty as Mount Tai. Knowing they would surely die, they willingly sacrificed themselves for Xiao Wu's resurrection. Even more exciting developments will unfold tomorrow. Today is the third day of double monthly votes, and also the third day of October. Sitting in my study, looking at the myriad lights outside, I can't help but wonder how many families have readers waiting for my Douluo Continent? I believe the number is very, very large. Similarly, I sit quietly in my study, waiting for the monthly votes my readers have cast in support of me. Thank you everyone.

(End of this chapter)