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The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python watched as Tang San embraced Xiao Wu, their massive eyes filled with a trace of loneliness.
No matter what, Xiao Wu was still part of the soul beast race—she was the older sister of the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python. Though these two soul beasts had once harbored feelings for her, Xiao Wu only regarded them as family, showing no romantic interest. Over time, they gradually let go of their feelings and accepted her as their sister.
Tang San gently placed Xiao Wu on the ground, then slowly walked toward the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python, his eyes revealing a hint of ruthlessness.
"Big Brother Da Ming, Big Brother Er Ming, I'm truly left with no choice. I implore you both to help me so that I can ensure Xiao Wu's safety."
The Sky Azure Bull Python looked puzzled: "Tang San, since you're Xiao Wu's friend, we consider you a friend too. You can speak your mind openly."
A cold sneer curled Tang San's lips: "Both of you should know that Bibi Dong is still missing two soul rings. She has her eyes set on you two. Moreover, Qian Renxue has now ascended to godhood. Both she and I, along with Xiao Wu, share an ocean of blood debt. She will not spare us, nor will she spare the two of you."
The Sky Azure Bull Python responded: "So what? The Great Star Dou Forest is our territory—we know it better than anyone. If danger arises, even hiding in the Lake of Life would protect us from their threats."
"Last time, we were severely injured because we were ambushed by too many of them and caught off guard. If we had been prepared, things wouldn't have ended so badly."
Tang San shook his head: "Big Brother Da Ming, you misunderstand my meaning. If we remain in a passive defensive position for too long, sooner or later, we'll be killed by Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong. Then Bibi Dong will benefit greatly. If she obtains your soul rings and soul bones, we'll truly reach the point of no return."
The Sky Azure Bull Python's expression shifted slightly: "Tang San, what do you mean by this? Are you planning to take the initiative against that woman?"
Tang San replied: "Why not? In this world, strength is everything. If I can ascend to godhood, I have absolute confidence that I can defeat Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong. By then, all threats will be eliminated in the cradle, and Xiao Wu's safety will be guaranteed."
The Sky Azure Bull Python frowned: "Tang San, I know your ambitions are lofty, but strength doesn't come easily. You're only at Level 97, one level below Bibi Dong and even further behind Qian Renxue."
"Cultivation cannot be rushed, or else it leads down the wrong path. Even among our soul beast race, some soul beasts grow stronger through evil means. While they may succeed in the short term, when they attempt to break through their limits, their previous gains often become shackles."
Tang San's face darkened: "But I can't wait any longer. Qian Renxue won't give me much time. Even if Di Tian could protect me, I don't want to live under someone else's protection forever—I must prove myself."
"Moreover, the path of cultivation for soul masters is incredibly difficult. I'm only at Level 97 right now. Even if I cultivate for a hundred years, I might not reach Level 99. No one knows what problems might arise during this time—whether Xiao Wu will be harmed or if the Hao Tian Sect will face destruction. I can't afford to gamble."
The Sky Azure Bull Python shook his head: "Tang San, your heart is troubled. You've fallen into a demonic state. I know you want us to help you hunt hundred-thousand-year soul beasts, but we belong to the soul beast race—we cannot betray our kind."
"Besides, if I recall correctly, you promised Xiao Wu that you would never hunt normal hundred-thousand-year soul beasts or harm our friends."
Tang San's face twisted: "Why is it that Bibi Dong can have multiple hundred-thousand-year soul rings, and Qian Renxue can too? Even Yang Xiong has hunted countless hundred-thousand-year soul beasts and fully equipped himself with hundred-thousand-year soul bones. Why am I denied this opportunity?"
"I refuse to lose to Qian Renxue, and I absolutely refuse to lose to Yang Xiong. I must become the strongest, and I must find my own hundred-thousand-year soul rings and soul bones. No one can stop me."
The Sky Azure Bull Python sighed helplessly: "Tang San, I understand your desire to grow stronger, but the hundred-thousand-year soul beasts in the Great Star Dou Forest are extremely well-hidden. Even I can't locate them, so I can't assist you."
"Furthermore, Tang San, your soul power seems to have changed compared to before. Your current soul power feels incredibly cold and evil. If you can't control it, I fear you'll sink deeper into depravity. This kind of evil energy can drive people mad."
Tang San gritted his teeth: "I will never fall. I possess the Xuantian Technique—the most righteous and just cultivation method in the world. No one can sway my thoughts or soul."
"I will carve my own path in the Douluo world. I will become the strongest being in the Douluo world, the supreme existence. No one can stop me."
At this moment, Tang San had become utterly consumed by obsession and madness. The Rakshasa God's power began to dominate, and evil thoughts started to overwhelm his body.
As Tang San said, the Xuantian Technique was one of the most powerful cultivation methods in the world, originating from Daoist teachings and imbued with the purest righteousness. This was one of the reasons Tang San had managed to endure up to now.
In just half a year, Tang San had absorbed eight soul rings, two of which came from the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger—the most evil and sinister force in the world. Without the Xuantian Technique, he would have lost control long ago, descending into madness.
For comparison, Bibi Dong had been a Title Douluo for over a decade, yet she had only added seven soul rings to her Soul Devouring Spider Empress. This was due to the repulsion between twin martial souls and the dark and evil attributes of the Soul Devouring Spider Empress and Death Spider Empress, which caused Bibi Dong to gradually succumb to corruption.
However, Bibi Dong had spent years living in Spirit City under the suppression of Angel God power, coupled with her extensive experience and broad horizons, which slowed her absorption of soul rings.
Even though Tang San possessed extraordinary talent and the righteous Xuantian Technique, his extreme personality and recent physical changes over the past six months couldn't be ignored.
Compared to the original storyline, Tang San's transformation had occurred much earlier. In the original story, the sacrifices of the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python had compensated for his deficiencies, allowing his body to reach its peak condition. After all, their soul rings and soul bones were among the most precious treasures in the soul master world.
Tang San stared intently at the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python, his eyes filled with resolute determination: "Elder brothers, I've given you a chance. If you decide to help me now, it's not too late. Otherwise, you'll regret it."
The Titan Giant Ape roared angrily: "Tang San, you ungrateful wretch! You've benefited repeatedly from our soul beast race, yet you still scheme against hundred-thousand-year soul beasts. You're nothing but a traitor!"
Upon hearing this, Tang San's eyes turned crimson in an instant. Endless black energy surged from his body, his gaze deepened, and his tone grew icy cold.
"Stubborn fools. I, Tang San, need no one's favor. I am the true ruler of this world—I am the chosen one."
Suddenly, countless strands of dark blue silver grass sprouted from Tang San's body. Before the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python could react, the dark blue silver grass began encasing the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts.
The Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python exchanged glances, simultaneously releasing a fierce roar. Boundless energy erupted from their bodies.
The Titan Giant Ape emitted earthy-yellow energy, imbued with immense destructive power, crushing the dark blue silver grass.
The Sky Azure Bull Python unleashed terrifying azure lightning, striking the dark blue silver grass and reducing it to ashes.
However, Tang San's dark blue silver grass seemed endless, each strand covered with a unique black energy. This energy possessed extreme devouring properties and radiated an overwhelming aura of evil. Even the hundred-thousand-year soul beasts felt their bodies slipping out of control.
"Overestimating yourselves. The two of you are already gravely injured and still carry residual poison from Bibi Dong's Soul Devouring Spider Empress. Your strength is less than half of what it used to be—you can't possibly match me."
The Sky Azure Bull Python roared furiously: "Tang San, you've deeply disappointed me. I never expected you to be so despicable as to ambush me and Second Ming. Xiao Wu was wrong about you."
Tang San's face twisted: "Everything I do is for Xiao Wu. No one can harm her. No matter the cost, I will protect her."
The Titan Giant Ape roared in anger, unleashing a terrifying force with a single punch. The ground around him cracked under the pressure—it was the Titan Giant Ape's exclusive gravity domain. His full-strength attack, the Titan Giant Star, was one of his soul techniques.
The Sky Azure Bull Python also let out a fierce cry, his body enveloped in azure lightning. The entire space was bathed in blue light, even slowing the movements of the dark blue silver grass. This was his spirit technique: Sky Azure Annihilation Thunder.
Both the Titan Giant Ape and Sky Azure Bull Python unleashed their full strength, clearly enraged by Tang San's actions.
A cold sneer crossed Tang San's lips. In an instant, his hand held a colossal Hao Tian Hammer, crackling with lightning and brimming with boundless energy.
Tang San swung the hammer with all his might. Even the combined full-strength attacks of the two hundred-thousand-year soul beasts were effortlessly blocked.
After all, Tang San's Hao Tian Hammer had absorbed seven soul rings, each of an extremely high age. The sheer weight of the hammer alone was terrifying, not to mention Tang San's partial mastery of the Rakshasa God's divine power.
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