Dugu Feng swallowed hard, steadying his mind.
The Spider God's offer was indeed tempting, so close at hand, but it was only a second-tier god.
Could he give up the God King inheritance for a second-tier god?
Absolutely not.
Dugu Feng carefully considered his words and tactfully said, "Great Spider God, look at the Asura Possession behind me—this is the ultimate manifestation of cultivating the Asura Domain to its peak.
To obtain the Asura God Inheritance, I have trained day and night, nurtured my Killing Intent, and schemed in every way to capture this King of Slaughter. If I were to give up now, I truly would not be satisfied.
Great Spider God, why don't you continue your nap?
If I gain the recognition of the Asura God, it would not be in vain after all my efforts!"
The Spider God fell silent. If not for seeing Dugu Feng's Asura Possession, he would never have made such a generous offer.
Directly granting Dugu Feng a four-level Soul Power reward consumed a significant amount of his Divine Power!
He was betting on whether Dugu Feng could resist the temptation of immediate godhood.
Now, it seemed this guy had a firm will and was an ambitious individual.
The Spider God sighed regretfully, "Dugu Feng, I am not surprised you chose the Asura God Inheritance. But to gain more, you must give more.
Godhood Inheritance comes with risks, while the path before you is a risk-free way to become a god. Have you truly thought this through?"
Dugu Feng grew increasingly astonished. Spider God, you are truly bold—you actually hinted that the Asura God's inheritance is dangerous.
But if he seized Tang Chen's achievements, it would no longer be dangerous. Dugu Feng silently criticized the Spider God and firmly said, "Thank you for your great favor, Great Spider God. As the saying goes, 'One will not give up until they reach the Yellow River.' I am willing to attempt the most difficult path!"
"Good! You truly live up to being the one I chose! In that case, I look forward even more to meeting you in the God Realm.
Perhaps by then, I will even have to address you as 'God King.'
Dugu Feng, the Spider God's Second Trial is complete. Reward: Soul Power Level increased by one.
Also, I will upgrade the age of your first three Soul Rings to ten thousand years, all Black Soul Rings. How impressive! Consider this a small gift from me!
See you in the God Realm if fate allows!"
A golden light and three black lights shone upon Dugu Feng.
In an instant, a surge of warmth flowed through Dugu Feng's body, and his Soul Power Level reached Ninety-Seven.
The Soul Rings pulsating around him were enveloped by the three black lights. The first three rings, originally yellow and purple, flickered a few times before turning black and solidifying.
"Thank you, Great Spider God!"
Dugu Feng quickly expressed his gratitude. The Spider God was quite generous—not angered by his refusal and even giving him a small gift.
His Soul Power Level increasing by one was something Dugu Feng could only describe with one word: sweet.
Two words: very sweet!
Level Ninety-Seven!
Now, across the entire continent, only Qiandao Liu, Bibi Dong, and Poseidon at Level Ninety-Nine were higher than him, while Sword Douluo at Level Ninety-Seven was equal to him.
The gap with others was much larger.
Dugu Feng's heart surged with excitement. He was only two levels away from becoming a Limit Douluo at Level Ninety-Nine.
As the Spider God departed, Dugu Feng glanced at the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King before him. The Spirit Beast was already on its last breath, its Spiritual Power still pleading for mercy.
The slaughter energy within his body had been completely devoured, leaving only some negative energy inherent to the Spirit Beast itself.
Dugu Feng couldn't be bothered to devour these either.
With a wave of his right hand, the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King was once again frozen solid and landed inside the brocade pouch at his waist.
Earlier, the Spider God had revealed the age of the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King—a three hundred thousand-year-old Spirit Beast. Its age was not low, so it couldn't be wasted.
Even if he didn't need it himself, he could still have it sacrifice itself to someone close to him.
Dugu Feng slowly stood up, and the Asura Phantom behind him instantly transformed back into Asura Power, merging into his body.
Of his nine Spirit Rings, the first five were black, while the last four consisted of three red and one crimson-gold, appearing majestic and awe-inspiring.
Dugu Feng secretly reveled in satisfaction. Once this Spirit Ring configuration was revealed, it would surely dazzle everyone's eyes.
He manipulated the Spirit Rings to retract into his body as well.
Then, he soared into the air, leaping up into the sky.
On the ocean, the winds and waves were fierce. Dugu Feng stood against the wind, gazing in the direction of Poseidon Island.
Faintly, he could sense something there that attracted him.
The Asura Demon Sword and the Asura Bloodline within his body originated from the same source. After his Asura Domain advanced further, he could already sense this inheritance Divine Artifact.
Tang Chen should be reaching his final moments!
...
Sea God Temple.
Before the Sea God Statue.
After two days of pouring out their hearts to each other, Poseidon and Tang Chen had shared all of Tang Chen's experiences.
Her heart grew profoundly somber. Just as she had guessed, Tang Chen, proud by nature and eager to complete the God Test, had unknowingly fallen victim to Soul Beast Parasitism.
He had been trapped for decades, and though the God Test he pursued was now completed, his shattered body could not allow him to inherit it. It was truly cruel.
Over these two days, she had lost count of how many times she had cried, but unfortunately, nothing could be undone.
"Having lived for so long, what is there left to hold onto? Being able to see you at the end is already my greatest honor, Poseidon. I can't hold on any longer—I must go first!"
Tang Chen's expression was one of relief. Red light surged from his right hand, and the Asura Demon Sword appeared.
"Go in peace. I will definitely protect the Asura Demon Sword and wait for Tang Hao to develop the Asura Domain!" Poseidon sighed, her mind adrift.
Tang Chen smiled gratefully. "Thank you!"
With that, an icy aura surged from Tang Chen's body. The aura, blood-red in color, flowed through his meridians and converged entirely into his right arm before merging into the Asura Demon Sword.
"Asura Demon Sword, I failed to become the Asura God, but my grandson certainly can.
If my grandson cannot, then my great-grandson surely will. I hope you can help them ascend to Godhood!"
Tang Chen shouted coldly, his nine Spirit Rings manifesting as all the energy in his body transformed into Asura Power.
He poured all his cultivation into the Asura Demon Sword.
The Asura Demon Sword possessed sentience. Even when he was parasitized by the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, the sword had protected him because it recognized him—recognized him as the next Asura God.
Tang Chen believed the Asura Demon Sword could understand his words. As a Super Divine Artifact, it would surely help his grandson ascend to Godhood.
The blood-red long sword emitted a resonant hum, as if responding to Tang Chen.
The man and the sword complemented each other perfectly.
As energy poured in, the Asura Demon Sword erupted with surging red light, unleashing the power of a Super Divine Artifact.
Meanwhile, Tang Chen visibly aged before their eyes.
The nine Spirit Rings on his body grew increasingly dim.
His life had reached its absolute end.
"Poseidon..."
Tang Chen extended his left hand.
Poseidon's eyes brimmed with tears as she tried to grasp Tang Chen's hand, but the moment she touched him,
Tang Chen's hand had already turned into specks of starlight, followed by his entire body, shattering into points of light before dissolving into dust.
Tang Chen, the formidable hero of the Clear Sky Sect, was dead!
With a dull thud, the Asura Demon Sword plunged into a corner beside the Sea God Temple.
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