Chapter 345: Tang San's Rise in Power
After discussing with Xiao Wu, Tang San decided that his ninth ring for the Dark Blue Silver Grass would come from the Dark Devilgod Tiger. Although this soul beast was only at the ten-thousand-year level, its power exceeded many hundred-thousand-year beasts. Its dark attributes also perfectly complemented the current nature of his Blue Silver Grass.
Tang San, led by Xiao Wu, began searching for the Dark Devilgod Tiger in the depths of the Star Dou Forest. Under normal circumstances, Tang San wouldn't be able to defeat such a powerful creature, but luck was on his side: when they found it, the Dark Devilgod Tiger was severely injured, barely a tenth of its full strength. The beast appeared feeble and terrified, an unusual sight for such a fierce creature.
In a matter of seconds, the Dark Devilgod Tiger was completely entangled by Tang San's Dark Blue Silver Grass. Its own dark, evil attributes were powerless to resist the tightening vines. As the tiger fell, its body left behind a black orb, which then drifted toward a small, growing black hole, as if it sought to escape this plane.
Tang San and Xiao Wu were stunned by the phenomenon, realizing that the orb was no ordinary object, yet unable to act before it vanished. But suddenly, a shadow appeared in the sky—more specifically, a dragon claw enveloped in boundless dark energy—capturing the orb and halting its escape.
Realizing who had arrived, Tang San and Xiao Wu quickly bowed. "Thank you for your help, Senior Di Tian."
Di Tian simply replied, "Tang San, Xiao Wu, the Evil God Orb is no ordinary object. It may bring you unparalleled fortune, but you must be careful."
As Di Tian spoke, the orb slowly calmed down, its energy sealed as it floated toward Tang San. Di Tian vanished just as abruptly as he had come.
Holding the Evil God Orb in his hand, Tang San could immediately sense its immense power—far beyond anything within this world, yet closely resonating with his own spirit energy, almost as if it were made for him. He felt an inexplicable sense that absorbing this energy would result in an immense transformation.
After stowing away the orb, Tang San focused on the Dark Devilgod Tiger's spirit ring. Though black in color, its energy intensity felt staggering, suggesting it was no ordinary ten-thousand-year ring. Adjusting his state to its peak, Tang San began the process of absorbing the Dark Devilgod Tiger's ring.
Upon completing the absorption, the Evil God Orb that he had been holding immediately merged into the ring, its energy surging throughout Tang San's body. At the center of his forehead, a faint shadow appeared—part orb, part tiger.
Once fully integrated, Tang San emanated a terrifying aura. His spirit power had leapt to an impressive ninety-two, and his spiritual strength had also increased significantly.
Seeing these changes, Xiao Wu grew concerned. "Brother San, that orb fused with your body… Are you sure you're alright?"
Tang San took a deep breath, feeling the power coursing through him. "Xiao Wu, I feel stronger than ever. That orb… I believe it's some kind of divine inheritance."
Though he hadn't received a god-level test, he now carried a faint aura beyond standard spirit power, hinting at a connection with divine energy.
In the following month, Tang San and Xiao Wu continued collecting spirit rings in the Star Dou Forest, targeting high-level creatures such as the Thousand-Jin Ant Emperor and the Devouring Sparrow, among others. During this time, Tang San's power surged again. He added eight rings to his Clear Sky Hammer and drained numerous soul beasts through his Dark Blue Silver Grass, devastating many of the forest's strongest soul beasts.
At last, Tang San reached level ninety-eight, though the forest could no longer supply him with spirit rings worthy of his power. All eight of his newly added rings were from fifty-thousand-year beasts, and he acquired several valuable spirit bones, including a ten-thousand-year Devouring Sparrow skull bone—his second ten-thousand-year spirit bone.
Only a torso bone was missing for Tang San to complete his set. Yet even with his advanced spirit power, his dark Blue Silver Grass seemed limited in the amount it could absorb. Although he could consume countless beasts, it no longer resulted in any significant boost to his power.
Understanding that reaching level ninety-nine would require a qualitative leap, Tang San set his sights on the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Only such an extraordinary foe could provide him with the strength to breach the ultimate barrier.
Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer now sported an ominous combination of four red and four black rings, giving the hammer itself a sinister, dark aura. With his combined strength, martial skills from the Clear Sky Clan, and techniques from his former life, Tang San was confident he could now take on any level ninety-eight spirit master and even challenge level ninety-nine Titled Douluos.
Where once he looked up to Bibi Dong and Bo Saixi as unreachable, he now felt that the gap was nearly closed. Moreover, he had mastered the Clear Sky Clan's explosive ring technique, a skill powerful enough to allow him to confront even a ninety-nine-level Titled Douluo head-on.
Now resolute, Tang San planned to leave the Star Dou Forest and embark on his quest for vengeance.
Yet what Tang San didn't know was that his every move had been closely watched by Di Tian. Observing the dark energy swirling around Tang San, Di Tian felt a momentary unease, as if watching something extraordinary yet perilous unfold.
As Tang San and Xiao Wu departed from the forest, Di Tian looked on, a glint of satisfaction and something darker in his eyes. "His talent truly exceeds expectations… perhaps he will be the perfect choice for our lord's plans."
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