Chapter 237: Tang San Meets His Great-Grandfather

Chapter 237: Tang San Meets His Great-Grandfather

Two years had swiftly passed.

Su Yun's soul power had advanced from level seventy-five to eighty-four, reaching the Soul Douluo level.

However, even though he devoted most of his time to cultivation, Su Yun did not entirely neglect his responsibilities as an overseer. He still participated in many affairs within the Spirit Hall.

After all, most of the elders held him in high regard for three reasons:

Firstly, many elders had watched Su Yun grow up over his ten years in the Spirit Hall, forming a bond with him.

Secondly, Su Yun's exceptional talent was evident. It was clear that the future position of Pope would be his. The current Pope's decision to appoint Su Yun as the acting Pope during her retreat indicated her intention to groom Su Yun. Moreover, the Grand Worshipper of the Worship Hall did not voice any opposition, making it clear to everyone what was intended.

Thirdly, the directives and plans Su Yun implemented during this period were well-received. He subtly influenced the border citizens of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, increasing the Spirit Hall's prestige among them. Meanwhile, the nobles, who continued to oppress the common folk as usual, did not change their ways.

"Wonder how many trials Tang San has passed by now," Su Yun mused to himself as he sat on the Pope's throne. "With his current strength, he might already be able to pass through the Slaughter City."

Su Yun's guess was accurate.

In two years, Tang San not only completed the Sea God's fourth trial but also reached the Soul Emperor level, with his soul power elevated to sixty-five by the Sea God's reward.

Tang San even relayed the prophecy he received from the Asura God to Bo Saixi, the Grand Priestess of Sea God Island.

Though Bo Saixi was a formidable peak-level expert, she was astonished upon learning that Tang San had received divine inheritance from two gods simultaneously.

In the hall of Sea God Island.

The Sea Douluo were shocked by Tang San's revelation.

"Two gods wish to pass their divine positions to you simultaneously? Tang San, are you sure you're not deceiving me?" Bo Saixi asked incredulously. "Throughout history, there's never been such a tale."

A single person holding two divine positions raised a colossal question about whether one body could bear such a burden.

"I am not lying, and..."

Tang San met Bo Saixi's gaze, paused, and then spoke deliberately, "Grand Priestess, regardless of the risk, I must try. This is my only chance to grow stronger quickly."

"You must know that I will soon have a duel with Su Yun, the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. This duel is not just for myself but also represents my Clear Sky Clan, the Upper Three Sects, and Sea God Island as the Sea God's heir. I cannot lose!"

"With my current strength, passing the Sea God's fifth trial is impossible. Only by conquering the Slaughter City and obtaining the Killing God Domain can I become stronger swiftly!"

"Only by passing through the Slaughter City can I meet the god calling out to me."

Bo Saixi's eyes narrowed as she cautioned, "Tang San, I understand your eagerness to grow stronger, but you can choose not to participate in this duel. I have received word from the outside that the Spirit Hall knows you are the Sea God's heir and is searching for you."

"If you recklessly appear before them, they will capture or even kill you!"

"My advice is to abandon this meaningless duel and focus on completing the Sea God's nine trials. In time, you will realize that a single duel's outcome is insignificant."

Bo Saixi was well aware that the outside world was fraught with dangers for Tang San, who had only the strength of a Soul Emperor.

"No!"

Tang San refused resolutely, his tone firm. "Grand Priestess, you don't understand what this ten-year promise means to me!"

He frowned, "Ten years ago, it was because my teacher's reputation was tarnished that I made this promise with Su Yun!"

"Now, my teacher is imprisoned in the deepest dungeon of the Spirit Hall because of his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan identity!"

"No matter what, I must win! I must rescue my teacher!"

"I want the entire continent to know that my teacher is not worthless, and neither are his disciples!"

"This duel is my battle to restore my teacher's honor!"

"Therefore, I must go!"

Hearing Tang San's impassioned outburst, Bo Saixi finally smiled with satisfaction.

Although she was unfamiliar with Tang San's past, his determination and desire for victory reassured her that the Sea God had chosen the right heir.

Despite Tang San's current low strength and lack of recognition from the Sea God's heart, Bo Saixi believed that given thirty more years, he might truly become a god!

"Tang San, I was not mistaken about you."

"Since you have such a wish, I can make an exception and assist you," Bo Saixi declared, shocking all the Sea Douluo present. They protested, "Grand Priestess! You must not!"

"Grand Priestess! You are our pillar of strength on Sea God Island. If the Spirit Hall learns of your absence, the consequences will be dire!"

Sea God Island, though home to thousands of soul masters, was vastly outnumbered by the Spirit Hall's forces.

The Sea Douluo knew well of the Spirit Hall's ambitions. The Spirit Hall had once attempted to occupy Sea God Island but was driven off by Bo Saixi, who had slain two Title Douluo. However, the Spirit Hall never abandoned their goal.

If not for Bo Saixi's presence, who matched the Spirit Hall's Grand Worshipper Qian Daoliu in strength, Sea God Island would have been infiltrated long ago. Qian Daoliu's affection for Bo Saixi ensured that he would not act against her, thus maintaining the island's security for years.

But now, with Bo Saixi considering leaving Sea God Island, it would provide the Spirit Hall an opportunity.

Even Tang San was taken aback when the Grand Priestess, who had never left Sea God Island in decades, offered to accompany him for protection.

"Hmph! Fools!"

Bo Saixi looked at the panicked Sea Douluo and struck her staff forcefully on the ground. An invisible pressure caused them to wobble and kneel on one knee to maintain their balance. Only Tang San, standing beside Bo Saixi, was spared, though he could still feel the terrifying strength of Bo Saixi's soul power.

Is this the terror of a level ninety-nine peak Douluo?!

If I had this strength earlier, how could my father have died, and my teacher been captured?

"If my leaving means you can't protect Sea God Island, then what use are you to the Sea God?" Bo Saixi said coldly. "I can tell you, Qian Daoliu won't come to Sea God Island. As for the Pope of the Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong, she has been in seclusion for two years and won't emerge anytime soon. In other words, the top combat forces of the Spirit Hall won't come to Sea God Island."

"If you still can't protect the island under these circumstances, I suggest you leave Sea God Island today. The Sea God doesn't need servants like you."

"Grand Priestess, please calm your anger."

"Grand Priestess, forgive us."

"Grand Priestess, we are only thinking of Sea God Island."

The Sea Douluo hurriedly apologized.

Sea Dragon Douluo stepped forward and said, "Grand Priestess, since you've made your decision, we will follow it."

"When you leave, we will defend Sea God Island with our lives."

"We guarantee that when you return, Sea God Island will be as it was."

Bo Saixi glanced at the Douluo present and nodded slightly. She then used her soul power to sweep up Tang San and left Sea God Island by boat.

Thanks to the help of the Sea God's Heart, Tang San, though not fully recognized by it, could still use its aura-concealing ability, allowing him to evade the pursuit of the Spirit Hall and others.

"The other day you were spotted, though we don't know by whom, it's better to be cautious." After they landed, Bo Saixi used a bit of the Sea God's power to alter their appearances.

Tang San nodded slightly, recognizing the need for caution. Even with Bo Saixi's protection, he knew this trump card should be used sparingly.

When Tang San looked back at Bo Saixi, he found she had transformed into an ordinary-looking woman. Her previously powerful soul aura and imposing presence had completely vanished, making her appear entirely ordinary.

*What incredible aura-concealing skill.* Tang San was secretly amazed. Even the powerful elders of the Tang Sect in his previous life couldn't conceal their auras this well.

Even his father, Clear Sky Douluo, his uncle, Clear Sky Douluo, or the titled Douluo of the Upper Three Sects, no matter how they tried to conceal their auras, always had a faint sense of pressure around them.

To achieve such a return to simplicity as Bo Saixi did, one must reach near-divine levels.

Tang San didn't dwell on it and, along with Bo Saixi, headed toward the Slaughter City. Along the way, they passed through many villages and towns, making several stops.

In these villages, to his surprise, Tang San heard villagers speak highly of the Spirit Hall.

Tang San frowned at this.

To him, the Spirit Hall was a vast dark organization that had to be destroyed. However, in these remote villages, people regarded the Spirit Hall as a beacon of faith, displaying utter ignorance.

Bo Saixi also believed the villagers had been deceived by the Spirit Hall.

"The Spirit Hall is not an organization worthy of your faith," Tang San stepped forward, attempting to dissuade the villagers from being misled by the Spirit Hall.

"What nonsense are you spouting?" The villagers' expressions changed upon hearing Tang San badmouth the Spirit Hall.

To them, Tang San, disguised as an ordinary person by Bo Saixi, was out of line for criticizing the Spirit Hall.

"Without the Spirit Hall, I wouldn't have been able to sell my grain today," an old man retorted.

"The nobles and sects, and even the empire, treat us like playthings, kicking us around!"

"Exactly! My husband works hard for a noble family in town, yet we end up in debt!"

The villagers fervently criticized the nobles, revealing all the darkness they endured, leaving Tang San with no chance to interject.

"Even so… that's only a minority," Tang San managed to say, "Not all nobles are like that."

Hearing this, the villagers gave Tang San strange looks.

They felt Tang San was betraying their class, not standing up for them but for the nobles.

This guy must be a lackey of the nobles!

Instantly, many villagers picked up farm tools and benches to attack Tang San.

Tang San naturally wouldn't let them beat him and quickly used his skills to escape.

"These people defending the Spirit Hall must be brainwashed," Tang San thought. He believed that while there were corrupt nobles, they were not the majority.

Bo Saixi agreed.

As they traveled through more villages, Tang San was repeatedly surprised to find that the villagers consistently supported the Spirit Hall while scorning the empire and nobles.

Tang San felt increasingly uneasy.

"No, after this trip to the Slaughter City, I must discuss this with my uncle." Seeing the high reputation of the Spirit Hall in the villages, Tang San grew restless.

Finally, a few days later, Tang San reached the Slaughter City.

Using his Tang Sect skills and powerful martial spirit, Tang San overcame numerous obstacles and reached the King of Slaughter.

With the Sea God's Heart, Tang San recognized the King of Slaughter as his great-grandfather—Tang Chen!

"Great-grandfather Tang Chen, Tang San, son of Tang Hao of the Clear Sky Clan, greets you!" Tang San was moved to tears and knelt in respect.

A level ninety-nine peak Douluo great-grandfather was an invaluable treasure for the Clear Sky Clan!

Feeling the familiar aura of the Clear Sky Hammer and the Sea God's Heart from Tang San, even Tang Chen couldn't remain calm and immediately helped Tang San up.

"Child, tell me, what has happened over the years?"

(This chapter ends here)

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