Chapter 279: This Ten-Year Soul Beast Is Perfect for Your Sixth Soul Ring!
Chapter 279: This Ten-Year Soul Beast Is Perfect for Your Sixth Soul Ring!
The scene shifts—White Ring Douluo… no, to Tang San's side.
After three years of growth, Tang San's soul power had already reached level 60!
This was two years earlier than when he had broken through to level 60 in the original story.
He was able to reach level 60 two years ahead of time because he had absorbed a soul ring for his Clear Sky Hammer martial soul.
"Young Master, why don't I accompany you on a soul hunt?"
"Soul beast forests are full of danger. With your talent, reaching level 60 at such a young age is truly remarkable. We can't afford to let anything happen to you!"
Tai Tan spoke earnestly. His loyalty to Tang Hao was unwavering!
How could he let Tang San go hunting for a soul ring alone?
"Tai Tan, don't worry. Are you still unsure of my combat strength?"
"Against soul beasts under 30,000 years old, I can handle them with ease!"
Tang San said confidently.
It had been three years since he had last taken a beating. Right now, he was feeling a little full of himself. Within the Strength Clan, his status was even higher than Tai Tan's. Surrounded by constant praise, it was impossible for him not to feel a bit arrogant.
"This… How about reconsidering?"
Seeing Tang San's insistence, Tai Tan hesitantly asked again.
Wouldn't it be better to have a Soul Douluo assisting him?
Yet he insisted on hunting alone—just to prove himself?
"My mind is made up! Tai Tan, there's no need to persuade me further!"
Tang San waved his hand firmly and spoke resolutely.
He didn't need any help at all!
Very soon, Tang San left the Strength Clan and set off toward Sunset Forest.
His original target had been the Star Dou Forest, but when he thought about what had happened there five or six years ago, he immediately dismissed the idea.
The Star Dou Forest was far too dangerous for him at the moment.
Even in the outer regions, there was a chance of encountering a hundred-thousand-year soul beast!
One day, he would return and kill those two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
And then… there was Xiao Wu!
"Hmph, any soul beast that dares to lay a hand on me, Tang San, is courting death!"
The Strength Clan was located within Heaven Dou City, and the Sunset Forest was not too far away.
After a little more than an hour, Tang San arrived at the depths of the Sunset Forest.
However, as soon as he entered, he felt that something was off—it was as if some terrifying entity had locked onto him!
"What's going on?"
Tang San frowned. His Purple Demon Eyes activated instantly as he scanned his surroundings warily.
At that moment, a hellish roar echoed through the forest.
"Tang San, there's no need to look."
"If you had come with Tai Tan to hunt for a soul ring, perhaps I would have had to put in some effort. But I never expected you to be so bold."
As the voice fell, a figure in a black robe suddenly appeared. This person's entire body was concealed beneath the robe, and even with Tang San's Purple Demon Eyes, he couldn't make out their appearance.
Seeing the newcomer, Tang San instinctively took two steps back, immediately assuming that this was an assassination attempt.
Indeed, in the world of Douluo, assassinating prodigies was a common occurrence.
For someone like him, being targeted for assassination was nothing unusual.
Just as Tang San was about to speak, the black-robed figure flicked his sleeve, tossing out two half-dead ten-year-old wild rabbits.
"???"
Tang San was completely baffled.
What was this black-robed man trying to do?
Have a meal before making a move?
"Tang San, you have twin martial souls. These two ten-year soul beasts are especially suitable for your sixth soul ring."
"Absorbing a soul ring with twin martial souls carries the risk of your body exploding. But with just two ten-year soul beasts, there's absolutely no such danger. Go ahead and absorb them without worry."
The black-robed man spoke without the slightest hint of emotion.
Hearing these words, Tang San was stunned for a moment.
He was being told to absorb a ten-year soul ring???
Once he processed the words, Tang San looked at the black-robed man in disbelief.
Did this person take him for a fool? How could he possibly absorb the weakest ten-year soul ring?
"Just absorb it without worry. I will guard you!"
As soon as he finished speaking, soul rings slowly emerged beneath the black-robed man's feet.
Two yellow, two purple, five black.
A total of nine soul rings—this meant that the black-robed man was a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse!
There was no doubt about it. With a Titled Douluo personally protecting him, who in the entire Sunset Forest would dare disturb him while absorbing a soul ring?
Tang San: "…"
This was a Titled Douluo!
Tang San fell into silence. A Titled Douluo personally stepping forward just to force him to absorb a ten-year soul ring?
"Senior, isn't this a bit too despicable?"
This was a psychological execution!
If this man had come to assassinate him, Tang San could accept that.
But instead, this man wanted him to absorb a ten-year soul ring?
Wasn't this cutting off his future path?
Destroying a person's future was akin to killing their parents…
At this moment, Tang San still had no idea that this very Titled Douluo was among those who had once participated in the siege against Tang Hao.
"Despicable?"
"As long as the goal is achieved, the process doesn't matter."
"Tang San, I advise you to stop talking nonsense and quickly absorb the soul ring. Otherwise, I'll make you suffer first—and then you'll absorb it."
"As long as you don't die, you're definitely absorbing these ten-year soul rings."
The black-robed man spoke with an expressionless face.
If His Holiness the Pope hadn't given these orders, he would have already ended Tang San with a single strike.
Why would he have gone through the trouble of catching two ten-year soul beasts for him?
Hearing this, Tang San felt utter despair.
He deeply regretted his decision.
Why hadn't he listened to Tai Tan and let Tai Tan accompany him?
With Tai Tan there, at least he could have stalled this black-robed man long enough for Tang San to escape!
"If I don't absorb them, I die…"
Did Tang San want to die?
He had struggled so hard to live a second life. How could he possibly want to die now?
Gritting his teeth as if making some major decision, Tang San nodded and said,
"Senior, if I absorb these two soul rings, will you let me leave?"
Tang San was afraid this Titled Douluo was toying with him—letting him absorb the two ten-year soul rings first, only to refuse to let him go afterward.
"Don't worry. My word is absolute.
As long as you absorb these two soul rings, not only will I not make things difficult for you, but I will also guard you during the process!"
The black-robed man's voice carried extra weight this time.
"Fine!"
Receiving the black-robed man's "promise," Tang San hesitated no longer.
He directly approached one of the wild rabbits and killed it.
In just a moment, a white soul ring appeared.
Tang San released his Blue Silver Grass martial soul, sat cross-legged, and began channeling the soul ring into his martial soul.
"Black-robed man, I will remember this! One day, I will make sure to return the favor!"
As a level 60 quasi-Soul Emperor, Tang San's absorption of a ten-year soul ring was incredibly fast.
In less than two minutes, he had finished absorbing it and opened his eyes.
His expression was as dark as coal.
Although he had successfully absorbed his sixth soul ring, his soul power had not increased to level 61—he was still stuck at level 60!
Normally, breaking through from level 60 to level 61 required at least a 3,000-year-old soul ring.
It was almost unheard of for someone to be unable to break through due to a soul ring's lack of energy.
Tang San had just set a precedent…
(End of Chapter)
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