Chapter 308: Tang San's First Trial as the God of Asura (Part 2)
Oscar said, "If it were me, I would also choose Titan directly. It guarantees passing the first test, and the remaining eight tests will be a piece of cake."
Tang San thought about it and agreed. Although Titan died, and Tang San felt guilty and shed tears, his heart was completely calm. This was practically a freebie from the Asura God. It was just Titan; he was dead, so what. It was just a pity that his soul ring couldn't be upgraded.
"Don't talk about me anymore. You should also take a look at your tests," Tang San said.
"Okay." Dai Mubai activated his Black-Level Fourth Test and took a look.
Black-Level Fourth Test, First Test: Please activate the test simultaneously with Ma Hongjun and Oscar.
"Fatty, Oscar, start," Dai Mubai said.
Oscar and Ma Hongjun also activated their tests.
After the three of them activated their first tests simultaneously, a space-time tunnel appeared in front of them.
Black-level Fourth Trial (Fifth and Sixth Trials) First Trial: It is a sacred place of philosophy, where philosophers of all ages have discussed and debated. Please interact with these philosophers in this secret realm for at least three months!
Trial Rewards: Three months is considered a pass with no reward. For every additional month you persist, your Soul Ring's age increases by 500 years; for every additional year you persist, your Soul Ring's age increases by an additional 5,000 years.
Upon seeing this trial, Dai Mubai was stunned.
"Discussing and interacting with philosophers, that's a bit difficult," Dai Mubai said, scratching his head in frustration.
"Brother Dai, what are philosophers?" Ma Hongjun, the chubby, uneducated boy from the countryside, asked, puzzled.
"Philosophers," Dai Mubai said with a pained expression, "are a bunch of lunatics you have no idea what they're doing."
Dai Mubai then began to explain the origins of philosophers to Ma Hongjun.
Philosophers have been numerous throughout the history of the Star Luo Empire. Some discussed the starry sky, some observed the earth, and some explored where we come from and where we are going. In Dai Mubai's view, they were all a bunch of crazy people who had nothing better to do. Why bother discussing where I come from and where I am going? Wouldn't it be better to spend that time visiting brothels and picking up a few more girls?
Upon hearing the philosopher's words, Ma Hongjun, who had never liked studying, rolled his eyes and said, "What the hell? You want me to discuss truth with these guys? You might as well kill me. This is much more enjoyable than having to cultivate every day."
Oscar said, "Boss Dai, Ma Hongjun, I think you shouldn't worry. The divine test only requires us to stay inside for three months. We don't care what those white-robed philosophers are discussing inside. We can just let it go in one ear and out the other."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up, and he excitedly said, "Yes, yes, Oscar, you're right. Let it go in one ear and out the other. I'd be happy to stay inside for ten years, let alone three months. Of course, the premise is that food and lodging are provided."
Dai Mubai said, "In that case, let's all go in together."
So, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun entered the philosophical holy land hand in hand.
Tang San watched the door disappear and couldn't help but sigh. The Asura God's divine test was really easy and simple compared to the Sea God's divine test.
Discussing dry philosophical topics was no challenge for Tang San; Dai Mubai and the others were truly unaware of their good fortune!
Meanwhile, Tang San saw Tang Hao also begin his divine trial, disappearing into another secret realm. Before leaving, Tang Hao looked overjoyed and expectant, immediately piquing Tang San's curiosity.
"Great-grandfather, what was the content of Daddy's divine trial?"
Tang Chen asked. "The Asura God sent Tang Hao back to the day he met Ah Yin, probably wanting Hao'er to change his fate through the divine trial."
Tang San nodded, praising, "The Asura God is truly considerate."
After leaving the Soul Master Competition, Tang San sensed his father was constantly distracted and irritable; clearly, losing Ah Yin had greatly affected him.
Being able to return to the distant past, to meet Ah Yin again, to relive those sweet memories, even if it was just a dream created by the gods, would surely be a source of comfort for his father.
Speaking of this, Tang San couldn't help but recall his first encounter with Xiao Wu in his past life. At Notting Academy, Xiao Wu's first words to him were: "My name is Xiao Wu, the 'Wu' of 'dancing'."
Back in Holy Soul Village, on the back mountain, Tang San swore to Xiao Wu: "If you want to hurt me, you'll have to step over my dead body first."
After the Soul Master Competition, he protected Xiao Wu. He witnessed Xiao Wu's sacrifice, becoming his soul ring.
Finally, after many trials, they came together, Xiao Wu becoming the scabbard of the Asura God, their final moment as one god.
Tang San's face was filled with longing for the past and for the Spirit Hall. Thinking of Xiao Wu's current situation, Tang San couldn't help but think of the dream he had yesterday.
The little white rabbit said to Tang San, "Sangiegie, the rabbit is almost out of strength, can you help push him?"
Then, for some reason, Tang San felt sorry for the little white rabbit and had no reason to refuse its request. So he pushed the little gray rabbit all night.
What a disgrace! Tang San's eyes turned bloodshot, and his breathing became rapid.
Tang Chen patted Tang San on the shoulder and said, "Still thinking about those unpleasant things, San? I've heard about Xiao Wu from Tang Hao. Let me tell you—"
"When you met Xiao Wu, she had already... you know... with many Soft Bone Rabbits throughout her long life. Now that she's in the hands of the Spirit Hall, at most she'll continue to... you know... with some more rabbits."
"You don't mind Xiao Wu's past, so why do you care about her now?" Tang Chen comforted her, "You love her heart, not her superficial body. You've always deeply loved her, and she's always deeply loved you too. That's enough, isn't it?"
In other words, your hat is already incredibly powerful; humans can ride your hat elevator to space to fight the Trisolarans. What difference does it make whether you have a few more hats or a few less?
Hearing Tang Chen's comforting words, Tang San suddenly felt much more at ease. Yes, Xiao Wu had been through so much, and he no longer cared. What difference did it make between her and those other rabbits? He loved her, he deeply loved Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu was his only one. Her relationship with those rabbits was merely for reproduction, but her love for him was true love.
"Thank you for your guidance, Great-Grandpa," Tang San said, moved.
"Alright, Xiao San, now calm down and focus all your energy on conquering the God Trial. As long as you become a god, Xiao Wu will be able to return to your side intact, and the Spirit Hall will pay the price it deserves," Tang Chen said.
"I understand, Great-Grandpa."
Tang San finished speaking and opened the second trial of the Asura God. After looking at the content of his trial, Tang San's face turned green!
"What's wrong?" Tang Chen asked in confusion.
Tang San showed Tang Chen his second test, and Tang Chen said in disbelief, "Impossible! This is different from the Asura God test I experienced."
Tang San's second Asura God test was as follows:
God-level Nine Tests, Second Test: Severing Myself to Understand the Path.
Test Content: To prove this godhood, one must first castrate oneself. Please use the castration dagger specially provided by the Asura God to castrate yourself!
Test Reward: Passing the second test. As for the reward, you're dreaming, there isn't one!
With a thud, a small blood-red dagger fell in front of Tang Chen and Tang San. Tang San lowered his head, looking at the blood-red dagger with self-doubt.
In his previous life, when he proved himself to be the Asura God, he already knew that the Asura God regarded him as a great treasure, how much he loved him! His memories after his rebirth were preserved by the Asura God, allowing Tang San to use his memories from his previous life to cheat and show off in the Douluo Continent after his rebirth.
Tang San's many fortuitous encounters, such as the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and the Eight Spider Lances, were also closely related to the God of Asura. To ensure his own smooth sailing in this world, the God of Asura directly transferred all the fortune from the wicked Spirit Hall, preventing the Douluo Continent from falling into the Spirit Hall's corrupt rule due to the people's irresponsibility. With so much fortune, Tang San's life was indeed smooth sailing.
But this God of Asura, who cherished him so much, demanded that Tang San castrate himself during the Divine Trial, offering no reward whatsoever. Even the Rakshasa God wasn't this stingy!
This is the God of Asura I know! God of Asura, don't you care about me, Tang San?! Tang San involuntarily posed this soul-searching question to the God of Asura, who was nowhere to be found.
What Tang San didn't know was that the Asura God was still the same Asura God, but unfortunately, the person presiding over the Asura God's
divine test had changed.
(End of this chapter)