At that moment, several footsteps sounded as the group of powerhouses from Heaven Dou City arrived.
Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Shuo, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Dugu Bo, Ge Long, and Feng Bailong had all arrived.
"Greetings, Your Eminence!"
Everyone respectfully saluted. Before Tang Chen, they were all juniors.
Even Sword Douluo—his father belonged to the same generation as Tang Chen and Qiandao Liu.
Tang Chen glanced around and understood that these were the prominent figures of Heaven Dou City. It was these individuals who had formed an alliance with the Clear Sky Sect to jointly resist the Spirit Hall and the Evil Soul Masters.
He smiled faintly and said, "Thanks to Young Master Dugu, who rescued me from the confusion of the God Test.
Decades have passed in the blink of an eye, and the situation on the continent has changed so drastically. The Clear Sky Sect has managed to survive under the oppression of the Spirit Hall until now, all thanks to your assistance. I express my gratitude here!"
Tang Chen’s thanks naturally made everyone quickly respond that they dared not accept such praise.
As the leader, Ning Fengzhi was inwardly shocked—it was actually Feng’er who had rescued Tang Chen.
So Tang Chen truly was undergoing the God Test. If he were to obtain the Asura God inheritance, wouldn’t Feng’er have no hope?
Ning Fengzhi’s mind was somewhat unsettled, but he calmly flattered, "The Spirit Hall is powerful, and the new Pope, Bibi Dong, is ambitious. We are merely supporting each other and do not deserve Your Eminence’s gratitude.
Just now, I heard Your Eminence mention that you severely injured Bibi Dong. That is truly worthy of celebration.
As far as I know, she has already obtained a God Test and is not far from becoming a deity. She has always been a mountain weighing heavily upon us. Now, we no longer need to worry about the threat of Bibi Dong!"
Indeed, Tang Chen’s appearance allowed everyone to breathe a sigh of relief. They no longer had to worry about Bibi Dong suddenly becoming a deity and going mad.
Tang Chen maintained the image of a lofty expert and smiled calmly. "Once anyone becomes a deity, they will become the strongest on the continent. Bibi Dong’s talent is exceptional; she is only one step away from godhood.
Now she has hidden in the Rakshasa Secret Realm, and even I cannot find her.
But this final step is not so easy to cross."
At this point, Tang Chen showed a reminiscent expression. No one disturbed him until he spoke again: "Before a deity transcends this world, they leave behind a Divine Will Aura to seek an heir. Only those with immense fortune can gain the recognition of these Divine Will Auras.
It was in Slaughter City that I gained the recognition of the Asura God and began the Godhood Inheritance.
After smoothly passing multiple trials, I once believed I could quickly become a deity, achieving immortality.
Little did I expect that my mind would gradually become lost, ultimately corrupted by evil thoughts, never able to emerge again.
Therefore, becoming a deity is not so easy.
Now that I have emerged, the Godhood is within reach, and no one can stop me!"
A flash of red light gleamed in Tang Chen’s eyes, and a sacred aura flickered briefly, making everyone feel an urge to prostrate themselves in worship.
This was the aura of a deity.
Tang Hao and Tang Xiao were thrilled—their grandfather was about to become a deity.
Ning Fengzhi and the others had no doubt about Tang Chen’s words; that sacred aura could not be faked.
"Congratulations, Your Eminence!"
"Our felicitations, Your Eminence!"
At this moment, no one mentioned the Evil Soul Masters. What did Evil Soul Masters matter in the face of a deity?
Tang Chen waved his hand. "Everyone, go back. I will now enter seclusion to cultivate and attempt the final trial!"
"Yes, Your Eminence!"
Except for those from the Clear Sky Sect, Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Feng bowed respectfully before turning to leave.
Dugu Feng followed Ning Fengzhi and the others back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
They were all extremely curious about how Dugu Feng had managed to rescue Tang Chen.
Moreover, Dugu Feng also possessed the Slaughter God Domain. Rescuing Tang Chen was equivalent to cutting off his own path to godhood. In their impression, Dugu Feng was not someone so selfless.
The group returned to the main hall. Ning Rongrong, having received the news, also came out. Earlier, when Ning Fengzhi and the others had left in haste, they had not taken Ning Rongrong along.
Now, hearing that Dugu Feng had rescued Tang Chen, she waited curiously for Dugu Feng to explain.
Dugu Feng pondered his words for a moment, simplifying the entire process before telling everyone.
"While searching for a Godhood Inheritance in Slaughter City, I happened to notice that the King of Slaughter was behaving strangely, with something unusual about him.
So, I used Spiritual Poison on him. What happened next was shocking—it turned out the King of Slaughter’s body was actually the body of His Eminence Tang Chen.
He had been parasitized and controlled by a powerful Spirit Beast, the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, while his own consciousness was trapped in the Sea of Spirit.
Under the effect of my poison, the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King was forced to abandon its parasitism, allowing His Eminence Tang Chen to break free.
I never expected the King of Slaughter to actually be a Spirit Beast!"
Dugu Feng said.
This also explained that rescuing Tang Chen had been an accident.
Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Shuo exchanged glances. What kind of situation was this?
Without the Asura God inheritance, where could one possibly find another Godhood?
"His Eminence Tang Chen also said that there must be other traces of Divine Will Aura on the continent. I am currently at the Contra Realm and not in a hurry to quickly obtain a Godhood Inheritance. I can take my time searching!"
Dugu Feng said nonchalantly.
Ning Rongrong thought to herself that this was strange; she felt it wasn’t that simple.
She had heard Dugu Feng say that the King of Slaughter controlled the entire Slaughter City. How could he have subdued him so easily just by using poison?
Brother Feng must have had a plan, Ning Rongrong thought to herself.
Besides Ning Rongrong, Dugu Shuo was even more puzzled. He knew better than anyone the power of his son’s Overlord Venom.
If his son had discovered that the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King was parasitizing Tang Chen, he would have poisoned Tang Chen along with it. After all, Tang Chen was in a confused state and at his weakest.
From any perspective, there was no reason to spare Tang Chen.
What exactly was his son planning?
After learning the details, everyone was shocked and would likely need some time to digest the information.
Shortly after, Dugu Feng and Dugu Shuo left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and returned to the ancestral hall of Dugu Mansion.
Then, at Dugu Shuo’s signal, Dugu Feng used Overlord Venom to protect the entire ancestral hall.
Only then did father and son feel at ease to speak.
"Father, Tang Chen severely injuring Bibi Dong is most beneficial for us. It gives me time to cultivate.
Bibi Dong is my greatest threat. She is truly very close to achieving godhood.
Even Tang Chen underestimated Bibi Dong’s evil talent.
But with Tang Chen’s intervention this time, Bibi Dong’s path to godhood can only be delayed further!" Dugu Feng said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Dugu Shuo immediately understood that rescuing Tang Chen was no accident—it was his son’s plan.
"Feng’er, what if Tang Chen becomes a God? The Asura God Position is your opportunity!" Dugu Shuo said anxiously once more.
Tang Chen’s display had already shaken him; even the skeptical Dugu Shuo did not doubt that Tang Chen was merely bluffing and actually had little time left.
"Father, do not worry. Tang Chen can no longer become a God. Soon, I will seize the Asura God Position!"
Dugu Feng’s excited tone greatly surprised Dugu Shuo—his son was quite confident!
(End of Chapter)