Chapter 238. Haotian's judgment.
Is merciless, treating all things as mere straw dogs!
Upon ascending to godhood, gods choose powerful beings as stepping stones for their trials.
For example, the Sea God slew the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, or the God of Emotion challenged Emperor Tian, the former overlord of the Star Dou Forest.
"I never considered escaping when dealing with you. Since the Divine Test has made me your target, I'm sorry, but you can't become a god. Use whatever means you have," An Zhongdao said, reaching out to grasp the hilt of the Void Sword.
"Hmph, you're still stubborn even when facing death. Well, let me show you the true extent of the gap between us," Tang Xiaoyi said, and a giant, piercing hammer appeared in his hand. Immediately, eleven spirit rings appeared on his body.
Colorful, colorful...
Each spirit ring held a multicolored, million-year-old divinely bestowed spirit ring.
"See my million-year spirit ring? It's a divinely bestowed spirit ring, bestowed upon me by my ancestor, the Shura God Tang San. Look at this one, it was bestowed upon me by my ancestor, the God of Destruction Tang Wulin. The third spirit ring was bestowed upon me by my ancestor, the Dragon God Tang Xuanyu."
Tang Xiaoyi proudly presented the spirit rings bestowed upon him by his ancestors.
A million-year-old XXXXX right arm bone, a million-year-old XXXX left arm bone, six million-year-old torso spirit bones, one external spirit bone, the Liangyi Tiangang Hammer, a spirit guide, and so on.
On Douluo Continent, everyone looked at Tang Xiaoyi with admiration and envy.
Indeed, hard work is not as good as reincarnation. Former Dragon Emperors Long Xiaoyao, Moon, Sky-supporting Douluo Yun Ming, XX Douluo...
No matter how talented you are, no matter how hard you work, it's all in vain. If you're a member of the Tang family, especially a direct descendant of Tang San, then at the very least, you deserve a divine position!
You have to know, on Douluo Continent, besides the Tang family, who else could become a god?
The Tang family's eldest son, the God King, the second son and daughter, were all at least second-level gods, and their daughter-in-law was at least a first-level god.
On Douluo Continent, the godhood, coveted by generations, was exclusively held by the Tang family.
No matter how gifted you are, you can never become a god. One day, you will turn into dust. Only by being born into the Tang family and becoming Tang San's heir could you achieve eternal life.
"An Zhongdao, even if you can defeat me in a short time, so what? Between Tang Xiaoyi and me, only I will have the last laugh."
These words left a bitter taste in the mouths of everyone on Douluo Continent. Tang Xiaoyi's disparagement of An Zhongdao was also a disparagement of them.
To become a god, one had to become a member of the Tang family or marry into them. However, to become a Tang family wife, one had to possess a 100,000-year-old soul beast. At the very least, one had to become a Tang family dog, a member of the Shrek Seven Devils.
Gods belong to the Tang family. Even on the Douluo Continent, no matter how talented one is, they can only remain at the level of a ninety-nine-level Ultimate Douluo.
"Are you done?" An Zhongdao paid no attention to Tang Xiaoyi's boasting.
Tang Xiaoyi was furious and was about to give An Zhongdao a show of force, but An Zhongdao had already struck first and pulled out the Void Sword.
With one strike!
The sword energy ripped through space and slashed towards Tang Xiaoyi.
Tang Xiaoyi didn't take An Zhongdao seriously at first, not even bothering to use his martial spirit. He simply pointed with one finger, trying to disperse the sword energy, but the moment his soul power came into contact, it was torn apart by the sword energy.
Tang Xiaoyi's face darkened, and he pushed the giant lizard's wife away, then swung his hammer and smashed it towards An Zhongdao's sword energy.
However, when the giant hammer collided with the sword energy, a powerful wave of sword energy swept through. An Zhongdao's sword energy left a huge gash in the artifact, and Tang Xiaoyi, hammer and body, was sent flying backwards for thousands of meters, crashing heavily onto the cliff. The hammer flew out of his hand, and a stream of sword energy pierced the air, hurtling straight towards Tang Xiaoyi.
"What..."
Tang Xiaoyi's mind went blank. Fortunately, his soul bone armor reacted quickly, blocking the aftermath of the sword energy. However, blood flowed from Tang Xiaoyi's seven orifices, and traces of sword energy appeared on the soul bone armor.
Tang Xiaoyi's soul bone armor had undergone eight divine trials and was already a divine artifact. If Tang Xiaoyi achieved divine status, this soul bone armor would immediately become a divine armor. Even so, An Zhongdao's sword energy was barely enough to stop it.
Tang Xiaoyi couldn't believe his eyes, but the injuries on his body told him that this was all real.
"Impossible! I'm a Quasi-God, and you're just a Limit Douluo. How is that possible?"
Tang Xiaoyi had actually underestimated An Zhongdao's strength. A Level 99 Limit Douluo was comparable to An Zhongdao's, but her spirit master had refined her martial spirit into a divine weapon.
However, all of her swordsmanship was based on her unique swordsmanship, and no one knew her true strength.
An Zhongdao took a step forward, standing in mid-air. He looked at Tang Xiaoyi coldly and said, "Nothing is absolute in this world. Are the Tang family the only ones who can become gods?" The first five spirit rings on An Zhongdao's body—purple, purple, black, black, black, and black—revolved around the Void Sword.
An Zhongdao slashed out with his sword, pointing it directly at Tang Xiaoyi.
This sword seemed to split a mountain in half as it slashed towards Tang Xiaoyi.
Faced with this terrifying sword force, Tang Xiaoyi actually forgot to resist. He felt the breath of death.
Tang Xiaoyi muttered to himself, "Impossible, you are just a Limit Douluo. I have defeated a priest trialist."
"Don't hurt Brother Yi." The 100,000-year-old giant lizard stood in front of Tang Xiaoyi, his hands open, and eleven spirit rings fell simultaneously, trying to block Tang Xiaoyi's attack.
"Little lizard..." Tang Xiaoyi was heartbroken.
The sword's momentum continued unabated, sweeping towards Tang Xiaoyi.
"Don't hurt my junior. An unparalleled, powerful Clear Sky Hammer appeared before Tang Xiaoyi, blocking the sword energy. Immediately afterwards, strands of blue silver grass, brimming with life, entwined themselves around Tang Xiaoyi.
An Zhongdao gazed at two figures in the void.
One was a beautiful woman with long, silver-blue hair, the other a burly, bearded man.
Shrek, the Clear Sky Sect, and the Tang Clan simultaneously bowed in worship.
"Greetings, Master," the Shrek Academy Dean knelt on the ground. As if that weren't enough, he glared fiercely at An Zhong, who was suspended in mid-air, and said, "Kneel before the greatest deity of Douluo Continent."
"During the Douluo Continent's many catastrophes, it was the Plane Lord who turned the tide and saved the Douluo Continent from disaster. Everyone on Douluo Continent must kneel before the Plane Lord, the Core of Life, upon seeing him. Failure to do so would be disrespectful," the Clear Sky Sect leader rebuked.
An Zhongdao said, "I, An Zhongdao, never kneel before a deity. Furthermore, as far as I know, the disasters that befell Douluo Continent are due to the Divine Realm."
The beautiful woman waved her hand and said, "That's fine. Since Miss An Zhongdao doesn't wish to be so polite, there's no need to be so polite."
The Plane Lord sheathed the Clear Sky Hammer and, looking at the gash inflicted by the sword energy, was startled.
"You are truly destined for the throne." Tang Hao sighed and said, "However, An Zhongdao, our Tang family isn't the only one capable of becoming a god in this world, but we do have a god. You challenged the gods, created forbidden techniques, and disrupted the order of Douluo Continent. Logically, you deserve death."
"However, I can forgive your previous provocations and grant you godhood."
"First, your sword heritage will be abolished. In Douluo Continent, the inheritance of soul masters is traditional, and the divine realm forbids the sword heritage."
Tang Hao glanced at Ah Yin.
Ah Yin stepped forward and said, "Little girl, I think you and Xiao Yi are a perfect match. How about this? Can you put aside your hostility and marry?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at An Zhongdao with envy. This was the opportunity many dreamed of!
On Douluo Continent, countless coquettish and lecherous women were eager to pull An Zhongdao aside and take his place.
As they watched, Ah Yin became increasingly satisfied with An Zhongdao.
The forbidden techniques Tang Hao mentioned were impossible on Douluo Continent. Tang Xiaoyi was constantly controlled because he was a child of destiny, created by the Tang Clan gods, while An Zhongdao was a child of destiny.
Tang Xiaoyi was naturally inferior to An Zhongdao.
For the Tang Clan, these individuals were born with a mission, and Ah Yin's grandson-in-law, Huo Yuhao, was even more so. He was ultimately tamed by the Tang Clan and became their son-in-law.
An Zhongdao was undoubtedly superior to Huo Yuhao, having achieved Titled Douluo status at the age of twenty. After Tang Xiaoyi's cultivation was crippled, he forged a path of sword cultivation that transcended the realm of spirit masters. The Divine Realm restricted spirit masters, confining them to the Ultimate Douluo level forever. However, the sword cultivation path transcended the Divine Realm's limitations, yet An Zhongdao's strength far surpassed that of the average Ultimate Douluo.
If Tang Xiaoyi and An Zhongdao could be united, then the Tang family would be able to obtain more power of destiny, and then the Tang family's control over the Douluo Continent would be more stable.
However, Ah Yin's proposal is not bad, but regardless of whether An Zhongdao will agree, Tang Xiaoyi will definitely not agree.
Although An Zhongdao is beautiful and powerful, Tang Xiaoyi has never been moved by her. He is loyal to his lover, the 100,000-year-old giant lizard. He has only had a drink with the giant lizard's sister. Although he has pursued many people, the giant lizard's sister is the one he loves most in his heart.
Ah Lizard was killed by An Zhongdao with a sword. Tang Xiaoyi has regarded An Zhongdao as a person who must be killed. Now his ancestors and ancestors want him to marry his enemy.
"Impossible--" Tang Xiaoyi's eyes were red as he roared, "Ancestor, An Zhongdao killed the giant lizard that I have loved for a hundred thousand years. He and I are irreconcilable. Besides, I only love the giant lizard sister in this life, and I want to keep my virginity to the giant lizard sister."
Seeing Tang Xiaoyi screaming, Ah Yin couldn't help but feel a headache. She whispered, "Don't worry, when you become a god, the giant lizard sister can still be resurrected. Xiaoyi, listen to me."
She looked at An Zhong and said, "What do you think?"
An Zhong said, "I'm the same as your juniors. A forced melon is not sweet. I don't like him, and he also regards me as an enemy. Why force it? Besides, I can't give up the way of sword cultivation just to marry into the Tang family."
Ah Yin nodded and retreated. Tang Hao stepped forward and said, "The way of sword cultivation is inherently evil. An Zhongdao, it's not easy for you to cultivate to this level."
An Zhong said, "Whether it is a sorcery or not is up to you to decide. If you really think my sword path is an evil method, then you can punish me and kill me, I will not surrender."
"Hmph, good, good. I've never seen such a tough guy. Back off!"
Tang Hao shouted. Everyone from Shrek Academy, the Haotian Sect, and the Tang Clan quickly retreated, giving Tang Hao, the Lord of the Planes, thousands of kilometers of space.
"The order of Douluo Continent is not something you can challenge. Since you refuse to join, then I will use my authority to punish you."
Tang Hao raised the Haotian Hammer high, and unstoppable force poured into it from all directions.
The power of Tang Hao's Haotian Hammer was countless times greater than that of Tang Xiaoyi, and now, his aura was rising steadily. Was this divine power?
An Zhongdao's eyes showed no fear, only a strong fighting spirit.
In the space-time tunnel, Qianxunji had already had Bibi Dong and the other two girls use their Divine King Experience Cards to give them some time to acclimate. Seeing An Zhongdao and Tang Hao about to clash.
"How shameless Tang Hao! The one who was once pursued by our Spirit Hall to the point of being helpless, now he's so powerful," Bibi Dong said sarcastically.
"He's simply taking advantage of the times, as arrogant as ever," Lin Mengtong said resentfully.
What she had endured was even more tragic than An Zhongdao's, but she admired him for having the courage to wield a sword against Tang Hao, the Lord of the Planes.
Qian Xunji asked, "How are you adapting?"
"Already adapting," the three women said.
Qian Xunji said, "Alright, I'll arrange the next surprise attack strategy. This time, we need to be decisive. If we don't strike, it's fine, but if we do, it's a sure kill."
"Remember, when you kill, you must also destroy their souls. Otherwise, no matter how many times you kill them, Tang San will be able to resurrect them," Qian Xunji said.
"Hua Qiang, Lin Mengtong, the two of you will strike and kill Tang Hao. Bibi Dong and I will kill Ah Yin together. Lin Mengtong, you have the ability to shatter souls. Kill Tang Hao and shatter his soul at the same time. Bibi Dong, you have the ability to devour souls. Then devour Ah Yin's soul. Ah Yin is the Blue Silver Emperor and has long held the position of the Divine Core of Life. Divine status and life are connected, life and death are mutually exclusive. If you can balance the energies of life and death, you will achieve reincarnation."
Lin Mengtong and Hua Qiang said, "Alright, let's avenge this vengeance first."
Bibi Dong smiled and said, "Since Tang San once separated my daughter from her life and death in this timeline, leaving her all alone, I will let you, God King Tang San, leave in a moment. Do not linger in the battle," Qian Xunji said.
He planned to do this drastic measure because Tang San and his companions in this era were destined to become Qian Xunji's followers. Why not weaken their abilities here?
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