In the mountain range within the former Star Luo Kville Kingdom, a mountain stronghold was nestled, relying on the steep terrain. Outside the stronghold, several burly men patrolled. Compared to ordinary mountain bandits, they could be considered well-trained.
The entire stronghold covered nearly a hundred mu of land. In a temporarily built wooden house in the center, Tang San and Dai Mubai were discussing expansion matters.
"Xiao San, I think the time is ripe. Relying on your methods, we already have a group of decent Soul Master troops under our command. Continuing to hide in the mountains is not conducive to maintaining control over them."
Tang San, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them. Compared to two years ago, he had an indescribable aura about him. If Ning Bei were here, he would notice a faint black mist lingering around him, very similar to the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger he had hunted before.
His Soul Power level had now reached the realm of a Soul Sage. This was not only due to his own diligent cultivation but also the methods Dai Mubai had just mentioned.
The Blue Silver Grass's Fifth Spirit Ring was the Blood Devour ability granted by the Blood Vine, which could absorb the blood of others to enhance his own abilities. Initially, following the Grandmaster's instructions, he used this ability very cautiously. However, once people's prejudices were formed, they were difficult to change. After arriving in Star Luo for a period, no matter how many good deeds he did, as long as others knew he was Tang San, they would shout for his death.
For these people who had no background but were courting death, Tang San naturally wouldn't show mercy. After eliminating an entire village that didn't know its place, Tang San had a sudden idea to test the strength of his Fifth Spirit Skill. Once he tried it, it became unstoppable. The feeling of rapidly increasing power intoxicated him.
Even though Tang San still maintained the greatest degree of restraint, worried that over-reliance on this ability would lead to losing his mind, he still couldn't completely resist the temptation. After all, there were too many people in the Star Luo territory who were courting death. Wouldn't it be a great pity if these people didn't become his nourishment after being killed?
And when he successfully broke through to Soul Emperor and absorbed the Spirit Ring of a Plain Heart White Deer, which granted him the Purification Soul Skill, this action became even more reckless. This was because the Sixth Spirit Ring could help him purify the absorbed blood, and after continuous attempts, he discovered that his Blue Silver Grass could not only absorb the Soul Power in the enemy's blood for his own use but also bestow the plundered Soul Power upon others. This was the reason why the two of them were able to build a considerable Soul Master troop after partnering up.
As for meeting Dai Mubai, it was purely a coincidence. After returning to the Star Luo territory, he quickly gathered a group of former subordinates who had fled Star Luo City, relying on the well-known White Tiger imperial Martial Soul. However, it was easy to gather them but difficult to support them. In desperation, Dai Mubai had no choice but to become a bandit and engage in robbing merchant caravans.
During one operation, his subordinates accidentally robbed Tang San and were completely wiped out. Dai Mubai, filled with anger, led his men to chase after Tang San to avenge his subordinates, only to find that it was his old acquaintance.
Dai Mubai certainly knew that those things in Star Luo were not done by Tang San but were deliberately framed against him. After all, he had personally seen Tang San being chased by Ghost Douluo and disappearing. He also felt that the destruction of Star Luo was likely the work of the Spirit Hall. As for why it was eventually incorporated into the Heaven Dou Empire, it made him feel puzzled. Could it be that the Heaven Dou Empire had already allied with the Spirit Hall?
Regardless, the two people who both held grudges against the Spirit Hall quickly hit it off and formed a partnership. Now, they had formed a force in the Kville Kingdom.
After a moment of contemplation, Tang San nodded and agreed to Dai Mubai's suggestion. After all, these subordinates whose strength had suddenly increased needed actual combat to improve and hone their combat power. Otherwise, they were just a bunch of useless people with only Soul Power.
"Okay, where do you plan to start?"
Dai Mubai had already planned for this and laid out his ideas completely. He wanted to re-establish the Star Luo Empire, and Tang San's abilities were too important to him.
"We'll start with the Kville Kingdom. This place is already in the extreme south of the continent, and few forces will threaten it. Therefore, the defense force of the Kville Kingdom has always been maintained at around ten thousand people. It won't be difficult for us to take down the Kville Kingdom."
Tang San did not deny the feasibility of this idea but instead asked Dai Mubai about his next plan. Taking down the Kville Kingdom alone had no meaning; it was just a corner of the continent.
"Taking down the Kville Kingdom is indeed easy, but what about after that?"
Speaking of this, a hint of pride flashed in Dai Mubai's eyes.
"Next, I can send people to communicate with the Zhu Family who are still stationed in Spirit Cat City. The current head of the family is my uncle. I believe they also hope to restore the former power and glory of the Zhu Family."
"Hmm!"
Hearing that Dai Mubai indeed had a plan and that its feasibility was not small, Tang San's eyes instantly lit up.
One should know that Spirit Cat City was only separated from the Kville Kingdom by the Nili Kingdom. If they could really win over the Star Luo Zhu Family to the same side, then the Nili Kingdom, located in the center of the two forces, would also become theirs. By then, they would control more than one-sixth of the Star Luo Empire's territory, and their power could directly threaten the former Star Luo City.
"Okay, the Tang Sect will fully cooperate with your actions. By then, we will decapitate the Kville royal family and the Nili royal family."
"Good, then it's settled."
Dai Mubai patted the armrest of the wooden chair beside him, his eyes filled with excitement. The Star Luo Third Prince who had only wanted to escape and survive back then had now developed boundless ambition under the circumstances.
Tang San's face rarely showed a smile. The years of misfortune had left a lingering shadow in his heart that he couldn't shake off. And the Asura God's God Test had also been stalled due to being framed. Fortunately, this third test had no time limit, otherwise, he might have already failed.
After much thought, Tang San suddenly realized that he seemed to have entered a misunderstanding. The requirement of the God Test was to change the world's perception of him and become famous throughout the continent, but it did not require his reputation to develop in a positive direction. Making everyone on the continent fear and dread him could also achieve fame throughout the continent, couldn't it?
Thus, the Tang Sect came into being. Tang San also relied on his abilities to recruit a group of people who were already quite strong to serve as the first batch of elders of the Tang Sect.
After Dai Mubai excitedly went to inform his subordinates and prepare to attack the Kville Kingdom, Tang San also came to a cluster of buildings on the west side of the stronghold, where the sound of hammering could be heard from time to time.
This was the temporary residence of the Tang Sect. After entering a wooden house that was clearly more luxurious than the other buildings, several figures immediately appeared before Tang San.
"Sect Master."
"Yes, I have something to instruct you to do. You will be rewarded handsomely after it's done."
Upon hearing this, a surge of black mist rippled through the figures, and their voices held suppressed excitement.
"Yes, please instruct us, Sect Master. We will definitely complete it."
"Okay, you will now infiltrate the main city of the Kville Kingdom and decapitate the entire royal family. If possible, eliminate the main generals as well, to cooperate with the subsequent actions of the army."
"Yes, we understand, Sect Master!"
The figures accepted the mission without hesitation, then disappeared into the darkness within the wooden house.
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