Douluo Phoenix

Chapter 167 Tang San's Choice

On Poseidon Island, Poseidon and Tang San's group quickly returned to the island. Both of them had sustained considerable injuries.

Tang San and his great-grandfather Tang Chen finally met.

Tang Chen seemed a little excited: "You're Hao'er's son, Tang San? I can't believe you've grown so much in the blink of an eye, and your soul power has reached level 99, surpassing mine. My Clear Sky Sect finally has a successor."

Tang San knelt directly before Tang Chen: "Great-grandfather, you've finally recovered. My father and uncle were very worried about you, but they didn't dare to rush to your aid. How did you recover this time?"

Tang Chen then described in detail the process of being rescued.

Tang San was a little confused: "Great-grandfather, does that mean you can no longer receive the inheritance of the Asura God?"

"That's true. The Asura Demon Sword has already been refined by Wang Xiaofei, so it's probably impossible for anyone in the world to obtain the Asura God's inheritance anymore. And Wang Xiaofei bringing Yang Wudi into the City of Slaughter, he probably reached some kind of agreement with the Asura God?"

"Great-grandfather, why did Wang Xiaofei do this? What is his purpose? And why Yang Wudi?"

"I'm not too sure about that. But without Wang Xiaofei, this process probably couldn't have been carried out. It seems like they want to forge the Soul-Breaking Spear in Yang Wudi's possession into a divine weapon of the Asura God."

"Then why didn't he forge the Haotian Hammer in his great-grandfather's hands into a divine weapon of the Asura God? That way, Grandpa could continue to undergo the Asura God test."

"I have no relation to him, so why would he waste his divine power to forge a divine artifact for me? Besides, my body has already been corrupted by the Asura divine power, and if the Asura divine power in my body is not dispelled, my body will not be able to recover."

"By the way, Xiaosan and Poseidon, how did you two get injured?"

"It's Qian Renxue. Qian Renxue has become a god."

"Qian Daoliu's granddaughter, Qian Renxue? It seems my old friend Qian Daoliu has passed away."

Just then, Poseidon interrupted their conversation: "Tang San, you have completed the eighth test of the Sea God's Trial. There is only one final test left. You must take the test as soon as possible, otherwise you will not be able to defeat Qian Renxue."

"Moreover, the longer this drags on, the stronger Qian Renxue might become. I'm afraid even Seagod Island won't be able to stop her then."

After hearing Poseidon's words, Tang San was very excited. The final test had finally arrived, but Tang Chen's expression suddenly changed.

"Poseidon, we've finally managed to meet. Are you really going to abandon me like this?"

"Tang Chen, I am the High Priest of Seagod Island. This is my responsibility and my duty. Moreover, now that things have come to this, I have no other choice."

Tang San was somewhat puzzled: "Great-grandfather, Senior Poseidon, what do you mean by that?"

"Little San, to begin your Ninth Trial of the Sea God, you need Poseidon's sacrifice. Otherwise, you will never be able to complete the final Ninth Trial."

Tang San's expression changed drastically: "How is this possible? Why does the Sea God's trial require Senior Poseidon's sacrifice?"

"By the way, didn't Wang Xiaofei also become a god? How did he begin the final divine trial?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Chen also showed a puzzled expression.

Poseidon pondered for a moment: "Actually, Wang Xiaofei didn't undergo the divine succession assessment. He didn't become a god through divine succession, meaning he didn't pass your nine trials to godhood. As for how he activated the assessment, I don't know either."

"Then I'll go find Wang Xiaofei. As long as he tells me how to start the assessment, I'm willing to do anything."

"It's no use, mistress. Wang Xiaofei's path is completely different from yours, and my sacrifice is a prerequisite for the Sea God's test. Moreover, the Sea God's test is extremely dangerous, so you should think about it carefully."

In the days that followed, everyone seemed to fall silent. Tang Chen and Poseidon were inseparable, while Tang San and Xiao Wu were inseparable. Tang San himself seemed to be in a very bad mood. No matter what Tang San chose, the price would be very high.

If Tang San chooses to initiate the Divine Trial, the Sea God Douluo Poseidon will pass away, and Tang Chen will once again be alone. If he doesn't initiate the Divine Trial, things will become increasingly dangerous, especially on the battlefield of Jialing Pass.

Meanwhile, Wang Xiaofei was a little curious: It's been so long, and the Sea God's test still hasn't started? It all depends on Tang San's choice.

Moreover, Qian Renxue didn't return to the Jialing Pass battlefield, but instead went back to Wuhun City. What a brain-dead angel.

In the original story, Qian Renxue was also the first to become a god, but this godhood was utterly useless, more like a decoration. She was first injured by Tang San, who was far stronger than her, and nearly perished. She offered no help whatsoever to the Spirit Empire on the battlefield.

Out of so-called arrogance, he did not go to the battlefield to turn the tide, nor did he kill the titled Douluo masters of the Heaven Dou Empire. Meanwhile, Tang San next door killed the titled Douluo of the Spirit Hall without any mercy.

If Qian Renxue had killed the titled Douluo of the Heaven Dou Empire beforehand, especially the Sword Bone Douluo, none of this would have happened. To prefer a stronger opponent to the deaths of one's own frontline soldiers—to win like that is utterly unacceptable.

After some time of deliberation, Tang San decided to accept the Sea God's inheritance. There were already two gods on the Douluo Continent. If he didn't become a god, the gap in strength between his side and the others would be too great. Becoming a god was everyone's hope.

That day, all seven pillars of Seagod Island gathered outside the Seagod Temple, their faces etched with sorrow. Poseidon led the seven Shrek Seven Devils and Tang Chen into the Seagod Temple. Tang Chen was not originally qualified to enter, but out of consideration for Tang San's family and Poseidon's sake, the Seagod granted him special permission.

Tang Chen and Poseidon embraced each other one last time. Finally, under Tang Chen's reluctant gaze, Poseidon resolutely walked to the center of the Sea God Temple.

"Tang San, I'll ask you one last time. Do you have the confidence and determination to take the Ninth Trial of the Sea God? Once it begins, there will be no turning back. The dangers of the Ninth Trial of the Sea God far exceed your imagination."

Tang San walked forward with a resolute expression: "Senior Poseidon, I am ready. Whether for myself, for my companions, or for my family, I will definitely succeed."

A gigantic golden phantom appeared behind Poseidon, her Sea God Martial Soul. All nine of Poseidon's spirit rings shattered, her spirit power reaching its peak, until she herself began to become ethereal. Then, the ethereal figure merged into the space in front of Tang San.

A golden gate gradually formed ahead, growing larger and more solid as Poseidon merged with it. Poseidon's final voice rang out: "Tang San, step into the gate of inheritance, and use your power, your heart, your soul, and everything you have to accept the Sea God's final test."

Immediately afterwards, a majestic voice emanated from within the gate: "The Nine Trials of the Sea God, the Ninth Trial, the Sea God's Inheritance, begins."

Tang San glanced back at the crowd and stepped through the golden gate amidst their anticipation.

(End of this chapter)