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Tang San fled with Xiao Wu at top speed. Fortunately, Jialing Pass was not far from the Great Star Dou Forest. Before Qian Renxue arrived at Jialing Pass, Tang San and Xiao Wu had already entered the Great Star Dou Forest.
Once inside the forest, they were surrounded by an exceptionally dense aura of life energy, making them feel as if they had returned home. Only then did Tang San finally exhale in relief.
However, at this moment, Tang San suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood. His face twisted in agony, and his eyes burned with fury.
In that instant, Tang San had felt his father's presence vanish completely. He could sense his father's hatred and unwillingness—a connection born of their shared bloodline.
Moreover, Tang San could feel that the force responsible for his father's death was a streak of golden light, the natural nemesis of his Rakshasa God inheritance.
Tang San understood clearly now: Qian Renxue had ascended to godhood, and her divine aura had reached Jialing Pass. This meant that his father had been killed by Qian Renxue.
"Qian Renxue, you heartless fiend! You dare kill my father—I'll make sure you die without a grave. I'll eradicate your Spirit Empire completely!"
Xiao Wu, standing beside him, looked deeply worried: "Brother San, what's wrong? Why are you suddenly like this?"
Tang San wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes bloodshot: "Xiao Wu, Father is dead. That butcher Qian Renxue struck him down—she used her overwhelming strength to bully the weak."
Tang San and Tang Hao had always relied on each other despite their limited communication. Tang Hao had been Tang San's greatest pillar of support, meticulously planning his cultivation and even risking everything to infiltrate Spirit City for Tang San's sake.
To Tang San, Tang Hao was both father and mother—the closest person in the world.
Xiao Wu quickly interjected: "Brother San, Qian Renxue has already broken through Level 100 and ascended to godhood. We're no match for her now. Where can we find refuge in this world?"
Tang San's eyes hardened with resolve: "I may not be able to defeat Qian Renxue right now, but remember the black dragon we encountered last time? His strength is incredibly terrifying, likely on par with Qian Renxue. If we can gain his protection, we might survive this ordeal."
Xiao Wu's face turned pale: "Brother San, that might not work. That black dragon was extremely ferocious last time. Even I found his aura utterly terrifying—he didn't seem like an ordinary hundred-thousand-year soul beast."
"And he explicitly warned us not to disturb him, or he wouldn't hesitate to harm us. Judging by his unpredictable temperament, barging in now would only invite trouble."
Tang San shook his head: "Xiao Wu, regardless of his disposition, he's still part of the soul beast race—one of your ancestors. And I myself possess half-soul beast bloodline; perhaps he'll grant us shelter. Besides, Qian Renxue has become a god—she might not tolerate the soul beast race either."
"There's one more crucial point: if Yang Xiong could negotiate with that black dragon, so can we."
What Tang San didn't say was that he still lacked his final two soul rings and two spirit bones. At his current level of strength, ordinary ten-thousand-year soul rings and bones could no longer satisfy his needs.
He required two hundred-thousand-year soul rings and two corresponding spirit bones. The only such soul beasts in the Great Star Dou Forest were Da Ming and Er Ming.
But because of his feelings for Xiao Wu, Tang San hadn't considered targeting Da Ming and Er Ming. Perhaps the black dragon could help him. For revenge, he was willing to pay any price.
What Tang San didn't realize was that after his father's death and absorbing the energy of countless corpses at Jialing Pass, his soul power had begun transforming toward the Rakshasa God's essence. After passing the Rakshasa God's trial, his affinity with the god had increased further.
Now, Tang San's heart was growing darker and more evil. His Dark Blue Silver Grass became increasingly bloodthirsty, and even his Heaven's Might Hammer began to change.
The most significant transformation was in Tang San's external Mantis Leg soul bone. It had turned completely pitch-black, now brimming with dense Rakshasa God energy.
Furthermore, after defeating Bibi Dong, he had not only passed this stage of the Rakshasa God's trial but also received the next task: to obtain all his soul rings and bones, raise his soul power to Level 99, and ensure the final two soul rings and bones were hundred-thousand-year grade.
Tang San now had no way out. With Qian Renxue appearing on the battlefield and his uncle not leaving with him, the Hao Tian Sect could no longer offer him any assistance. In fact, the sect itself was now in dire straits.
His great-grandfather had gone to Sea God Island, and though nearing the end of his life, he remained Tang San's only source of potential aid. Now, the only ones left to rely on were Xiao Wu, Da Ming, and Er Ming.
When Tang San and Xiao Wu arrived at the core area of the Great Star Dou Forest, they finally saw Da Ming and Er Ming.
After being severely poisoned by Bibi Dong, Da Ming and Er Ming had only recovered halfway. Fully recovering would take an unknown amount of time.
As Tang San gazed at the injured Da Ming and Er Ming, a strange glint appeared in his eyes. But when he glanced at Xiao Wu beside him, the glint vanished instantly.
A trace of confusion appeared on Sky Azure Bull Python's face: "Sister Xiao Wu, Tang San, why have you come to the Great Star Dou Forest in such a hurry? Has something happened?"
Xiao Wu quickly explained: "Da Ming, Er Ming, you must have sensed the terrifying aura emanating from Spirit City. Qian Renxue of the Spirit Empire has ascended to godhood, and she'll likely target Brother San and me next. That's why I've returned to the Great Star Dou Forest."
Sky Azure Bull Python replied: "Sister Xiao Wu, I've recently sensed several incredibly powerful auras. A while ago, over the ocean, I felt an extraordinarily strong beastly presence—it must have been from our soul beast race—but it disappeared quickly."
"Today, I sensed another terrifying aura from the human world, akin to a god. Even Er Ming and I feel like ants before it."
"Based on what you've said, it seems a new god has emerged in the human world. The aura from the ocean was no weaker than that of a human god."
"If this human god is Tang San's enemy, I fear Er Ming and I won't be able to help you."
Tang San quickly interjected: "Da Ming, I know how formidable Qian Renxue is—there's probably no one in the world who can match her now."
"But I remember the black dragon we met last time. His strength should be on par with Qian Renxue. I want to find him. Perhaps he'll protect us."
Sky Azure Bull Python hesitated: "Tang San, it's not that I don't want to help you, but that black dragon elder warned me last time. No matter what happens, I'm not allowed to disturb him—even if it concerns my life."
Tang San responded: "Elder Da Ming, I understand your predicament. I'll convince the black dragon elder to assist me, no matter the cost. I'll protect Xiao Wu, even if it costs me everything."
Xiao Wu quickly added: "Da Ming, it's very dangerous now. We need the protection and help of the soul beast race's elders. Brother San also possesses the soul beast race's bloodline—he's practically half a soul beast himself."
Sky Azure Bull Python sighed helplessly: "Fine, for Sister Xiao Wu's safety, I'll risk going there again. But Tang San, think carefully—the black dragon elder has secluded himself in the Lake of Life for tens of thousands of years. Even I only learned of him by chance. He likely despises other soul beasts, let alone humans."
Tang San nodded: "Elder Da Ming, I understand. I only wish to negotiate with him—I won't reveal his whereabouts."
Last time, Sky Azure Bull Python had personally led Tang San and Xiao Wu to find the Black Dragon Emperor Di Tian. In the Lake of Life, the dense soul power and low visibility made it impossible for Tang San to navigate the path on his own. Only Sky Azure Bull Python, with his snake-like perception, could locate it.
Tang San was well aware that Qian Renxue would never spare him. According to the Tang Sect's principles, when facing an overwhelmingly powerful enemy, one must first endure patiently and wait for the right moment to strike decisively.
Given the current situation, Qian Renxue likely wouldn't give him time to visit Sea God Island. Only the mysterious black dragon they'd met last time might buy him some time or even save his life.
Tang San still had goals to achieve. He was very close to ascending to godhood. For both himself and Xiao Wu's sake, he couldn't afford to act rashly—otherwise, all his efforts would be in vain.
Soon, under Sky Azure Bull Python's guidance, Tang San and Xiao Wu once again arrived at the hidden recesses of the Lake of Life.
Tang San leapt forward, landing on the same reef where Yang Xiong had stood last time, and called out loudly into the air.
"Black Dragon Elder, please come out for a moment!"
After shouting with all his strength several times, the Lake of Life remained silent, as if it were just an ordinary lake with no soul beasts present.
Tang San's expression darkened. He then poured all his soul power into his Mantis Leg external soul bone and slashed forcefully at the lake's surface.
A surge of black energy instantly plunged into the Lake of Life, threatening to turn its waters completely ink-black.
At that moment, an extremely terrifying voice erupted from the depths of the Lake of Life.
"Insolent whelp! How dare you provoke me? You're courting death!"
The entire surface of the Lake of Life began to boil. The black energy that had entered the lake vanished without a trace, and a black dragon over a kilometer long slowly rose from the water.
Both Tang San and Sky Azure Bull Python felt an overwhelming pressure pressing down on them, as if they were about to be crushed into pieces by the black dragon before them.
Di Tian's anger was palpable: "Brat, I remember warning you—if you dared to reveal my location, I'd tear you to shreds."
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