Chapter 390: The First Darkness After the Birth of the Universe
"Boy, what's your name?" Deep beneath the Far North, the black mist stared at the youth before it.
A cold voice echoed through the grand hall. "Why did you come to the Far North?"
In all its years here, it had seen countless humans, but never one with such extreme darkness in their heart. It was genuinely curious—what had this boy gone through in just a few short years?
"My name is Tang San."
Facing the mighty being before him, Tang San didn't hide anything. "I came here because I was being hunted down. By some twist of fate, I survived."
At that, the killing intent in his eyes burst forth without restraint.
If not for the relentless pursuit from the Thunder God Hall, he never would've come to this godforsaken place. He wasn't insane. He knew that the Far North carried the infamous title of being humanity's forbidden zone.
And for good reason. On the Douluo Continent, only a few regions earned such a title—and this one was known as the forbidden zone among forbidden zones. Its danger level needed no further explanation.
It made sense, really. Not everyone was immune to ice. Soul masters were far stronger than ordinary people, but in the face of true natural law, they were still insignificant.
Even Title Douluo wouldn't dare enter the Far North's depths lightly—not just because of the powerful soul beasts, but also because of the extreme cold.
"I see."
The black mist nodded thoughtfully at his explanation, then continued, "What about your family? Your friends?"
This boy was indeed promising—waiting all these years hadn't been in vain.
"Dead. Or traitors!" Tang San's eyes turned bloodshot, fists clenched, his voice filled with hatred.
His father's death. His teacher's capture. The betrayal by classmates and allies—everything had driven his fury to its limit.
If only he had the power, he would've already gone back to take revenge.
Just imagining Kong surrounded by so many beautiful women made Tang San's blood boil.
What man didn't crave breathtaking women? If someone didn't—it was only because those women weren't beautiful enough.
After explaining his story, Tang San regained focus. He looked toward the mysterious black mist and cautiously asked, "Senior, what realm is your power at? Can you fight a god?"
If Kong hadn't become a god, he might still stand a chance. But now—with more and more gods appearing—he knew ordinary strength wouldn't be enough.
"A god?"
The black mist let out a cold laugh. A tremendous aura surged from its form.
"Listen closely. Those so-called gods? In my presence, they're less than dust. I am the first darkness born after the creation of this universe."
"If not for an unfortunate accident back then, forget gods—even the Dragon God and his Nine Dragon Kings could've been devoured in one bite."
As the primordial darkness, it had every right to boast. Were it not for the fear of the universe's own will—and a sneak attack that wounded its source—there was no way the Dragon God could've barely sealed it using the divine realm's core.
And before being sealed, it had even planted a trace of pure darkness within the Dragon God. That was why the Dragon God eventually lost control, and ended up being slain by the Asura God.
Perhaps even at death, the Dragon God never realized that what he thought was pretense had been real all along—the darkness had truly taken root in him.
Hearing this, Tang San's eyes widened. Excitement and joy surged across his face.
He didn't know who the Dragon God or the Nine Dragon Kings were. He didn't know how powerful they were either. But judging by those names alone—they had to be incomparably strong.
And if this being could crush them…
"Senior, please… help me!"
With that thought, Tang San immediately dropped to his knees, kowtowing forcefully without hesitation.
The pride he once held dear now seemed utterly worthless.
Tang San understood very clearly—dignity meant nothing without strength. With enough power, what couldn't be his?
And this being before him was the best chance he had to rise again and take revenge.
Besides, there was no one else around. What was there to lose by kowtowing? If he didn't show his sincerity, how could he expect help?
"Good, good."
Watching the youth's actions, the aura around the black mist surged stronger. Clearly, it was very satisfied with this so-called vessel.
"In that case, relinquish control of your body completely. Offer no resistance. Then fuse your soul with mine," the black mist said calmly.
"Why?" Tang San paused mid-bow, raising his head in confusion.
What did fusion have to do with borrowing power?
"If you wish to harness my power for your revenge, you must merge with me. Only then can our full strength be unleashed," the black mist explained flatly, indifferent to what Tang San might think.
After all, the boy had nowhere else to go. If he wanted revenge, if he wanted to stop being hunted, he had only one option—cooperation.
Tang San would borrow its power. It would use Tang San's body to ascend once again.
And once that happened, whether gods or kings from the heavens above—they would all become its food. None would escape.
"Alright. I agree."
Tang San fell silent, then clenched his teeth. Determination slowly filled his eyes.
For the sake of revenge, he had no other choice. As long as Kong and Bibi Dong paid the price, he didn't care what happened to him.
"Hahahaha! Very well, then! Here I come!"
With a loud laugh, the black mist surged forward and poured into Tang San's body at an astonishing speed.
At that moment, the entire Far North shook. The once-clear blue sky was instantly swallowed by roiling darkness.
A dreadful pressure filled the land—so overwhelming it struck fear into every living creature nearby.
Meanwhile, in the Devotion Hall, inside Qian Renxue's bedchamber…
Having just finished a bout of passion, Kong suddenly sat up, sensing something amiss. His gaze turned sharply toward the direction of the Far North.
What just happened there?
How could such a terrifying dark force suddenly appear?
(End of Chapter)
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