Chapter 249: Tang God King Gets Tricked Again
"So that's how it is!"
Tang Xiao and Tang San were momentarily stunned before being overwhelmed with joy.
A hundredth level—so their grandfather (great-grandfather) had already reached such a realm?
"Right now is the most critical moment of my divine trial!"
Within the blood-colored light, a deep voice continued, "If not for you, Xiao'er and Xiaosan, triggering the mechanisms of Slaughter City, I wouldn't have even noticed the changes in the outside world."
"Xiao'er, Xiaosan, I have already completed the Asura's Eight Trials, and only the final trial remains. The divine power left by the Asura God in Slaughter City has now fully merged with me. Slaughter City no longer exists, so there is no more meaning in staying here for trials.
"Take the Haotian Token back to the sect immediately and inform the Elder Hall that this is my command—Haotian Sect shall reemerge at once!"
Tang Xiao cautiously suggested, "Grandfather, since you are only one step away from inheriting the divine position and breaking through to level one hundred, why not wait until after your breakthrough for the sect's revival? With you overseeing it, who in this world would be our match?"
"Ridiculous! Did you already forget what I just said?"
Xiao Yu, still pretending to be Tang Chen, feigned anger while inwardly feeling triumphant as he scolded the leader of the so-called strongest sect in the world.
"Haotian Sect is the supreme Haotian Sect! If you don't even have this bit of courage, then you might as well stay hidden in the deep mountains forever and wait for extinction."
"Let me make it clear—soul masters who surpass level one hundred may achieve immortality, but they can only remain on the continent for about a hundred years before they must ascend to the God Realm. Once they enter the God Realm, deities are forbidden from interfering in worldly affairs.
"If Haotian Sect, having lost its faith and my protection, continues to hide, how much longer do you think it can last on this continent?"
"I understand, Grandfather!"
Having been scolded so harshly, Tang Xiao suddenly realized the truth and hastily assured, "Rest assured, Grandfather. Once I return, I will immediately inform the Elder Hall to arrange for the sect's reemergence and await your return!"
"Good."
Xiao Yu, still in disguise as Tang Chen, continued to instruct Tang Xiao, "Your previous approach to reemerging wasn't wrong. The Heaven Dou Empire is full of useless drunkards and fools. Star Luo, which rules by martial strength, is the only suitable partner for us."
"But," Xiao Yu suddenly shifted his tone and continued, "the method you chose for revival was wrong. Hiding in the shadows, developing in secrecy, behaving like rats that dare not see the light—who would ever truly trust you this way?
"Even the Star Luo Empire, which has already allied with you, wouldn't dare fully support Haotian Sect!"
"Grandfather is right."
Tang Xiao silently nodded. When their sect approached the Star Luo Empire, the empire had indeed shown willingness to cooperate but still maintained a certain distance.
Whether in supporting the Third Prince Dai Mubai or in providing the necessary resources for the sect's development, the Star Luo Empire had always been hesitant.
Thinking back now, it was likely because they did not fully trust Haotian Sect.
"Disciples of Haotian Sect may lose everything, but they must never lose the belief in victory. If we act, we must act with dignity and righteousness!"
"Thank you for your guidance, Grandfather. I understand now! When you return as a god, I promise you will see a Haotian Sect that stands tall and unyielding!"
Tang Xiao knelt heavily before Xiao Yu and kowtowed loudly, his posture so respectful and obedient that Xiao Yu could barely hold back his laughter.
"Xiaosan, let's go! Grandfather is in the most crucial stage of his divine trial. We must not disturb him any longer!"
Having finished bowing, Tang Xiao rose and prepared to leave with Tang San.
"Wait!"
Just as Tang Xiao and Tang San turned to leave, Xiao Yu suddenly stopped them.
He hadn't gone through all this trouble of pretending to be Tang Chen just to trick them into bringing Haotian Sect into the open—he also wanted to mess with Tang God King once more.
From the very first encounter, Xiao Yu had secretly implanted a trace of death aura into Tang San during the Soul Master Tournament. However, after Tang San awakened his Blue Silver Emperor martial soul, that trace of death aura had weakened to the point of being nearly ineffective.
With a wave of his hand, Xiao Yu sent a surge of blood-red light toward Tang San, instantly locking onto his body and lifting him into the air.
Tang Xiao stood to the side without moving, completely convinced that his grandfather would never harm his own descendant.
The red glow continuously merged into Tang San's body, causing his soul power to surge like an erupting geyser—
Level fifty-three, fifty-four, fifty-five… The growth didn't stop until he reached level fifty-six!
"Thank you, Great-Grandfather!"
As the red light dissipated, Tang San slowly landed. Feeling the surge in his soul power, he couldn't contain his excitement. Advancing four levels within the Soul King realm was an immense boost—it would save him a great deal of effort. Overjoyed, he immediately bowed in gratitude.
"Good child, no need to be so formal. This energy comes from the excess Asura divine power I refined after completing the Asura's Eight Trials in Slaughter City. Consider it a gift from your great-grandfather upon our meeting."
Watching Tang San bow in endless gratitude, Xiao Yu barely managed to suppress his amusement.
The red energy did indeed contain a portion of the Asura divine power he had extracted from Slaughter City. Pure Asura divine power could enhance Tang San's aptitude and accelerate his cultivation.
But how could Xiao Yu possibly be helping the Tang God King?
Hidden within that red energy, he had also infused his own Nether King Power. While it had granted Tang San a rapid boost in cultivation, the price was steep—it had drained ten years of Tang San's lifespan to advance his soul power by four levels.
Moreover, the Nether King Power had silently taken root within Tang San's body. Whenever Xiao Yu wished, regardless of how far apart they were, he could activate this power with a mere thought, causing it to erupt inside Tang San. Even if Tang San achieved godhood in the future, he would still suffer a crippling blow in an instant.
"Xiao'er."
Still maintaining his act, Xiao Yu called out to Tang Xiao in the dignified tone of an elder. "Xiaosan's talent is unmatched and is the future hope of Haotian Sect. How could such a prodigy be left wandering outside? As the chief elder of Haotian Sect, I now declare that from this day forth, Tang San, a third-generation disciple of Haotian Sect, shall officially return to the sect. Furthermore, he is to be named the successor to the sect master position. What do you think?"
"Grandfather, that is exactly what I have been hoping for!"
Tang Xiao immediately voiced his support. He had already considered making Tang San the heir, but the opposition from the first-generation elders had prevented him from doing so. Now, with "Tang Chen" personally issuing the decree, he felt emboldened. With his grandfather's backing, let's see if those old stubborn elders dared to object now.
Tang Xiao and Tang San beamed with joy, while Xiao Yu, hidden within the red light, could hardly contain his own laughter.
Looking at Tang San outside, he mused to himself, "If I don't lift you up this high, how else am I going to drag the entire Haotian Sect down with you?"
(End of chapter)
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