In the Heaven Dou Empire military camp, Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, Lin Gong, Sword Bone Douluo, Yang Wudi, and others were all gathered. These individuals were essentially the high-ranking members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Body Sect, pivotal figures capable of influencing the war.
Ning Fengzhi wore a serious expression. "Rong Rong, Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, Elder Lin, I have a persistent feeling of unease. I fear something major is about to happen."
Yang Wudi's face showed a hint of confusion. "Sect Leader Ning, are you perhaps overly concerned? The Angel God has already been defeated by our Sect Leader. From what I know, Bibi Dong has also left Jialing Pass. Now, Jialing Pass is led by Golden Crocodile Douluo and the Saintess, Hu Liena."
"While Golden Crocodile Douluo and his group are strong, in terms of high-level power, we should be superior. There's no need to worry about them anymore."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "Little Xiong told me before he left that among the many people in the Spirit Empire, Bibi Dong is the one we truly need to watch out for."
"Comparatively, Golden Crocodile Douluo and Qian Renxue are still quite rational, but Bibi Dong is a lunatic. For her ambition and dominion, she will stop at nothing, even if it means sacrificing countless lives."
Lin Gong also nodded. "The Sect Leader did tell me before he left that if we truly encounter an impossible situation, we can retreat immediately. As for how to handle it specifically, we should wait until he returns from his seclusion to resolve it."
Everyone fell silent upon hearing this. As the leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi had managed the sect for many years and possessed a certain level of vigilance.
Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up. "Dad, Elder Lin, Little Xiong actually told me before he left that on the entire battlefield, he was most worried about Bibi Dong and Tang San. He feared that something might happen to those two, so he warned me to be especially careful."
"However, Tang San is from the Clear Sky Sect, part of our own alliance, which is why I haven't mentioned it until now. I was afraid our team would fall apart."
Sword Douluo, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. "Rong Rong, it seems Little Xiong's concerns were valid. Although we achieved an unprecedented victory and severely wounded Bibi Dong under Tang San's arrangements last time."
"But I feel that the Soul Power of Bibi Dong and Tang San actually has similarities. Both of their auras are filled with evil. This evil aura is countless times stronger than Old Bone's, as if it could spiral out of control at any moment."
Bone Douluo also nodded. "Actually, I find it very strange. Logically, the Clear Sky Hammer and the Soul Devouring Spider Emperor are two completely different Martial Souls. Why does Tang San possess such an evil attribute? It's even darker and more sinister than my Bone Dragon, as if it came from hell."
"Moreover, I feel Tang San is completely different from how he used to be. Whether it's his aura or his way of handling things, he used to be quite upright and honorable. Now, I feel he's full of slaughter, willing to do anything to succeed."
Everyone remained silent upon hearing this. Logically, while the Upper Three Sects were allies, there was also competition between them. If the Spirit Empire hadn't launched the war, the Three Great Sects wouldn't be cooperating so closely.
If one were to strip away this halo and carefully recall Tang San's combat scenes, and then carefully review the changes in Tang San's approach, it seemed Tang San was now a completely different person, so unfamiliar that it was difficult to look at him directly.
Ning Rongrong seemed to recall something. "Grandfather Sword, I once heard Little Xiongzi say that Bibi Dong is the Inheritor of the Rakshasa God. The Rakshasa God is the God of Slaughter, and also a god of evil, easily losing control. Could Tang San and Bibi Dong's changes be related to the Rakshasa God?"
Sword Douluo thought carefully before speaking. "Actually, there's one thing I haven't told you all. After Tang San and I defeated Bibi Dong together, the evil aura on Bibi Dong seemed to decrease, but Tang San's evil aura significantly increased."
"And I've carefully observed Tang San's combat methods. His Blue Silver Grass and Bibi Dong's Soul Devouring Spider Emperor are somewhat similar; both can absorb the blood and even souls of living beings. You should understand what this means."
Everyone's hearts trembled. Such cultivation methods did exist in the Soul Master world, but they were generally shunned by everyone because this method of devouring others could drive one insane, ultimately turning them into evil Soul Masters.
For so many years, the Spirit Empire had been able to become the spiritual leader of the Soul Master world, partly because of its strength, and partly because it represented light and justice, executing many evil Soul Masters and contributing to the human world.
As for these evil Soul Masters, according to the rules of the Soul Master world, they were all sent into Slaughter City. Many people present had been to Slaughter City and understood the situation there. Considering Bibi Dong and Tang San's circumstances, they were already somewhat like the Fallen in Slaughter City.
After a discussion, Ning Fengzhi finally spoke.
"Rong Rong, Elder Lin, since there's no immediate battle between the two sides, we should consolidate our strength. If an uncontrollable situation truly arises, be prepared to take immediate follow-up measures."
Everyone had different thoughts upon hearing this. The so-called follow-up measures were, in fact, meant to preserve strength and be ready to retreat at any time. It seemed that both Ning Fengzhi and the others were beginning to understand the conspiracy behind this war.
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Deep within the Star Dou Great Forest, a dark aura seemed to hang in the sky. Within this aura was an independent world.
Tang San was currently in immense pain, countless black auras surging into all his Soul Bones, as if tempering them.
Tang San's inner turmoil was equally agonizing, like bone grinding against bone. His eyes now saw various scenes, including everything he had experienced in his past and present lives. He even returned to the cliff in his previous life, facing the scene of the sect elders coercing him.
This was Tang San undergoing the trial of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, a crucial part of the city's assessment.
However, the enormous Rakshasa phantom in the space showed a hint of disdain in its eyes.
"Level 99, yet your temperament is still so poor. I can't believe you're so easily swayed during the trial of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires. It seems I overestimated you."
For Tang San, passing the trial of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires with his own strength was simply impossible.
Although Tang San was intelligent and had the experiences of two lives, he was extremely stubborn and single-minded in his actions. Everything was based on the rules of the Tang Sect as supreme, and his own understanding as the foundation.
In Tang San's eyes, Xiao Wu was his everything. He could sacrifice his life for Xiao Wu, but even so, Tang San had never revealed any of his secrets or any information about the Tang Sect to Xiao Wu.
And whenever Xiao Wu was harmed, no matter who harmed her, he wished he could tear the enemy to shreds.
Now, undergoing the trial of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, amidst great joy and sorrow, his entire being seemed to be sinking.
The so-called Seven Emotions and Six Desires refer to joy, anger, sorrow, thought, grief, fear, and fright. Given Tang San's current situation, he would likely fail at least three or four stages.
The Rakshasa God looked at Tang San's appearance with a hint of solemnity, finally letting out a helpless sigh.
"Forget it, the Asura God is about to appear. The Asura God and I have been rivals our entire lives, and I've schemed against the Asura God many times. Although he can't do anything to me in the God Realm, it seems the new Asura God isn't easy to deal with. I should leave soon."
"Tang San, although you're a bit useless, I don't have time to find a new Inheritor. So, this benefits you. However, those things I endured before, you'll have to deal with them."
With a wave of the Rakshasa God's hand, a crack appeared in the originally dark space, and a unique aura merged into the black space.
Xiao Wu, who was still in the Star Dou Great Forest, saw a crack appear before her eyes and cried out in extreme worry.
"Third Brother, you must become a god! For Xiao Wu, you must succeed! You are Xiao Wu's only family now!"
Tang San, who was gradually sinking, seemed to suddenly hear Xiao Wu's voice. This voice was like a heavenly melody, instantly shaking Tang San's entire mind.
Tang San's expression changed drastically. He instantly understood that everything before him was merely an illusion, all part of the Rakshasa God's trial for him. If he wasn't careful, he would fail the trial.
With a furious roar from Tang San, the illusion before him shattered into pieces under his full power.
The Mantis Leg External Soul Bone on Tang San's hand had completely disappeared, replaced by a black scythe—the Rakshasa Magic Scythe.
Holding the Rakshasa Magic Scythe, a tear fell from Tang San's eye, as if from regret at almost succumbing, and also from his longing for Xiao Wu.
"Xiao Wu, thank you for saving me. I won't let anyone hurt you again. I won't let you shed another tear."
Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer began to change. Its original six black and three red Soul Rings gradually condensed into a single golden one.
After an unknown amount of time, Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer pulsed with endless black light, as if a single strike could shatter everything in the world. The Clear Sky Hammer had finally completed its ultimate evolution, finally condensing its tenth Soul Ring.
Tang San held the Clear Sky Hammer in one hand and the Rakshasa Magic Scythe in the other. His entire body radiated brilliant light, and a terrifying aura permeated the heavens and earth.
Only then did the Rakshasa God reveal a faint smile, its expression incredibly strange. It seemed as if it had breathed a sigh of relief, or perhaps shed a great burden, and even a little gloating.
"Tang San, congratulations. You have finally become the new Rakshasa God."
Tang San quickly bowed. "Thank you, Lord Rakshasa God, for this inheritance. Tang San is eternally grateful."
The Rakshasa God nodded. "Tang San, I hope you remember this: the Rakshasa God is the God of Slaughter, and also the God of Evil. I hope you live up to the name of Rakshasa."
Tang San seemed to recall something. "Lord Rakshasa God, were the scenes I experienced in the illusion real?"
The Rakshasa God nodded. "The future cannot be fully predicted. What you saw was merely one of many possibilities. If you wish to change your destiny, then you must fight for it yourself and rewrite it yourself."
Before Tang San could say anything more, the Rakshasa God vanished without a trace into the void.
Tang San didn't dwell on it and directly exited the black space. He reappeared above the Star Dou Great Forest, where the final golden Soul Ring seemed to change the very colors of heaven and earth.
With the Rakshasa God's inheritance complete, Tang San had finally become the new Rakshasa God.
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