Chapter 307: Tang San's First Trial as the God of Asura (Part 1)
"Perhaps we don't need to wait for Xiao San to complete the divine trial. Maybe during the trial itself, you'll be able to recover your flaws," Tang Chen laughed. "Since you're already here, let's all take the test and see what kind of assessment you get."
Hearing Tang Chen's words, everyone present was eager to try, wanting to go to the center of the stone pillar to receive the divine assessment.
Distinguishing between close and distant relatives was an ironclad rule of the Clear Sky Sect. Tang Chen said to Tang Hao, "Hao'er, go and try." Tang Hao nodded and went to the center of the stone pillar.
The next moment, a red light descended, enveloping Tang Hao. Then, eight pillars within the stone pillar lit up simultaneously.
"Red-level Eighth Trial? How is this possible?" Tang Chen exclaimed in surprise.
Tang San narrowed his eyes, looking at his father bathed in red light.
Red-level Eighth Trial—this was not a good thing for his father, because it meant that his father would become a high-ranking priest of the God of Asura.
This identity would certainly make his father invincible on the continent for an era, but it also blocked him from obtaining other godhoods.
According to Tang San's previous life's plans, the godhoods he found for the Shrek Seven Devils were just any second-level gods, but for his father, he intended to give him the godhood of the soon-to-be-formed plane ruler of Douluo Continent. This godhood was the core of Tang San's grand plan for ten thousand years, even a hundred thousand years.
But the God of Asura had subjected him to the eighth level of the Red Trial. Did he have to find someone else to temporarily assume the position of plane ruler?
No, Tang San rejected this idea. Besides his own father, no one else was qualified to be the plane ruler of Douluo Continent.
"Grandpa, what's wrong with the Red-Level Eighth Trial?"
Tang Chen said, "The Red-Level Eighth Trial is second only to the God-Level Ninth Trial, but obtaining this eighth trial means you will become the Grand Priest of the Asura God in the future, just like Qian Daoliu and Poseidon. Becoming the Grand Priest means your path to godhood will be interrupted."
Hearing Tang Chen's words, Tang Hao calmly said, "It's alright, Grandpa. I'll be content just to see Xiao San become a god."
Tang San said, "Daddy, whether I become the Grand Priest of the Asura God or not, it's up to me after I become a god. I will definitely revoke your Grand Priest status and find you a godhood."
Tang Hao patted Tang San's head and said, "Hahaha, good, you're truly my son. Xiao San, you don't have to be like this. I'll be content just to see you become a god, see Ah Yin return, and see the Spirit Hall destroyed."
"No, Daddy, our family will live happily together in the God Realm," Tang San said firmly.
Although this era has changed drastically from his previous life, Tang San still retains his heart of a great dictator—oops, a benevolent ruler. He plans to lay out a grand scheme spanning ten thousand, even a hundred thousand years. His father is the master of the plane, and his mother, Ah Yin, is the core of his life, creating a golden age for Douluo Continent that will last for hundreds of thousands of years.
After Tang Hao obtained the eighth Red-level trial, Tang San patted Dai Mubai on the shoulder and said, "Brother Dai, you go first."
"Thank you, Little San." Dai Mubai walked to the center of the stone pillars with excitement.
This time, a beam of black light descended, and the five stone pillars were stained with a black aura.
"Fourth Black-level trial, not bad." Tang Chen commented calmly.
"Not at all, I'm still far behind you, Senior." Dai Mubai said humbly.
Of course, his inner excitement was indescribable. The Sea God's trial had already greatly improved him; he just didn't know how much improvement the Asura God's trial would bring.
Dai Mubai stepped down from the stone pillar, and next was Ma Hongjun. Ma Hongjun stepped forward, and this time, black light descended upon him, illuminating six stone pillars.
"Black-level sixth test, not bad, not bad," Tang Chen said.
Ma Hongjun and Tang Chen exchanged pleasantries before Ma Hongjun also stepped down, approaching Dai Mubai and saying, "Boss Dai, I illuminated two pillars more than you."
Dai Mubai rolled his eyes at Ma Hongjun and said, "You only got one more demon core from Xiao San."
Next was Oscar, who passed the Black-level fifth test.
In other words, among the Shrek F4, Tang San passed the God-level ninth test, while Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun passed the Black-level fourth, fifth, and sixth tests respectively.
As almost everyone who came here passed the God-level test, a strange thought arose in Titan's heart!
Castrated, having lost an arm and a finger, Titan looked at Tang Hao, Tang Chen, and then at the stone pillar platform, his eyes filled with longing.
"What, you want to try too?" Tang Hao asked sarcastically.
Titan said obsequiously, "Master, this old servant wants to see if I can pass the Divine Trial to restore my arm and the means to continue the lineage, so that the Strength Clan can be passed down."
"Divine Trial?" Tang Hao sneered and said, "Do you think you're worthy? Stay out of the way."
"Yes, yes, Master."
Titan looked extremely disappointed upon hearing this, but still obeyed Tang Hao's order and obediently stayed to the side.
Tang San, seeing Titan's dejected expression, although he also felt Titan was unworthy of undergoing the Divine Trial, worried that Titan might harbor resentment after his father's reprimand, comforted him, saying, "Uncle Titan, don't worry, once I complete the Divine Trial, I will help you restore your limbs and... so that your Power Clan can continue."
Hearing Tang San's words, Titan burst into tears, saying emotionally, "Young Master, thank you so much! Our Power Clan has no way to repay your great kindness; we are willing to die for you."
"Alright, alright, Little San, tell me about the first part of your Divine Trial," Tang Hao asked, rolling his eyes at Titan.
Tang San nodded, then opened the first part of the Nine Trials and was immediately stunned.
"What's wrong?" Tang Hao asked, puzzled. Tang San showed the first part of the Divine Trial to Tang Chen, who gave a strange look, and then told Tang Hao in a hushed tone!
The First Test of the Asura God:
Killing Intent: Asura is the god of slaughter. Those who kill must prove their killing intent, unmoved by emotion. Choose one of the following to kill, severing all ties with them!
Severing the Bond of Love: Kill Xiao Wu, completely eradicating any hope of her rebirth. Reward: All Soul Rings increase by 100,000 years.
Severing the Bond of Family: Kill Tang Hao or A Yin.
Reward: All Soul Rings increase by 80,000 years; if both are killed, Soul Rings increase by 160,000 years.
Severing the Bond of Friendship: Kill Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, or Oscar. Reward:
All Soul Rings increase by 50,000 years; each additional kill grants an additional 50,000 years of advancement.
Severing the bond between master and disciple: Killing Yu Xiaogang.
Reward: All spirit rings' age increases by 40,000 years.
Severing the bond between master and servant: Killing any one of Titan, Taino, or Tailong. Reward: No increase in spirit ring age, only completion of this divine test.
At the scene, everyone except Titan knew the content of Tang San's divine test.
Tang Chen, who was responsible for the content of the divine test, naturally wasn't worried that his great-grandson would kill him, and Tang Hao was confident that Tang San was filial and wouldn't kill him.
However, the three Shrek aces didn't see it that way.
"Ah, this..." Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun, the three Shrek aces, looked at Tang San and said, "Little San (Sangiegie), we are inseparable friends, right? You shouldn't..."
"What are you thinking?" Tang San said, "You are my friends, one of the Shrek F4, how could I hurt you?"
"How could I, Tang San, do something that hurts my parents, teachers, lover, and friends?" Tang San said righteously.
Before Tang Hao could finish speaking, he suddenly looked at Titan.
Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Tang Chen also turned their gazes to Titan.
Titan looked completely bewildered and asked, "Master, Lord, Young Master, and Young Master's friends, why are you all looking at this old servant?"
Tang Hao coughed twice and said, "Titan, how long have you been with me?"
Titan replied, "Master, it's been thirty-eight years since you became a Soul Saint."
Tang Hao then asked, "How have I treated you all these years?"
Titan said reverently, "You are a great, benevolent, and kind-hearted master. I, Titan, am honored to serve such a master."
"Very well," Tang Hao said, "My son wants to borrow something from you. I wonder if you would agree?"
Titan said, "Whatever Young Master needs, this old servant, along with the entire Power Clan, will do everything in our power to obtain it for you."
Tang Hao said, "Even if obtaining this item might cost you your life, you would still be willing?"
Titan said, "To be able to give my life for my master and Young Master is this old servant's honor."
"Good, truly a good servant," Tang Hao praised.
"Thank you for your praise, Master," Titan said excitedly. In his heart, a good servant was the master's approval of his achievements.
The next moment, Tang Hao flashed behind Titan, sealing Titan's soul power with one hand, causing Titan to completely lose his soul power.
"Master, what are you doing?" Titan asked in shock.
*Pfft—*
A sword pierced Titan's stomach; the red blade went in, the white blade came out.
Titan felt a sharp pain, turned around, and saw Tang San holding a blood-dripping knife.
"Young Master, why is this happening?"
Tang San asked, his face filled with guilt and tears welling in his eyes. "Senior Titan, I'm so sorry. In the Asura God Trial, I must choose one of my family, friends, master and disciple, lover, or master and servant to kill in order to pass the first test. But my family, lover, friends, and teacher are all ties I can't sever. Yet, I'm burdened with hatred and must undergo the Asura God Trial. So, I can only ask that you, senior, lend me your life for now. I'm so sorry."
"Ugh—" Titan coughed up a mouthful of blood and said weakly, "Young Master, I don't blame you for killing me. Ever since I recognized my master, this lowly life of mine has no longer been my own. For the sake of your ascension to godhood, it's worth sacrificing this life."
"Senior Titan, don't worry, I will remember you. I will take good care of the Power Clan," Tang San said, tears streaming down his face.
Titan was deeply moved, and then, he breathed his last.
With Titan dead, the Asura God passed his first trial.
"Little San, is it worth wasting tears for a lowly servant? Killing him is fine," Tang Hao said.
Tang San wiped away his tears and said to his father, "No, Daddy, you're right, but Titan was loyal to our family. We should do something to show our respect."
"That's true."
Tang Hao, fearing Titan's filthy corpse would defile the sanctity of the Asura God Temple, threw Titan out of the temple and into the Blood Pool of the King of Slaughter.
"Little San, something's not right with the Asura God trial. Your first trial required you to kill a bond between family, friends, master and disciple, lover, and master and servant. Isn't that just making things difficult?" Ma Hongjun asked.
Dai Mubai said, "You can't look at it that way. Among the relationships of family, friends, master and disciple, lover, and master and servant, even a fool knows which to choose. For Xiao San, this is practically a freebie."
(End of this chapter)