Dugu Shuo was puzzled. Tang Chen had just clearly stated that he was about to become a God, and coupled with his achievement of severely injuring Bibi Dong in Spirit City, no one dared to doubt him.
What exactly did his son mean?
Dugu Feng did not let his father remain confused for long and continued, "Tang Chen is bluffing. Before rescuing him from Slaughter City, I sensed through the Overlord Venom that his body was on the verge of collapse.
That Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King is an extremely evil Poison Attribute Soul Beast. For decades, it has been transforming Tang Chen’s body, corroding it with deadly poison until it was riddled with holes.
After Tang Chen regained control of his body, it was equivalent to completing the Asura God Trial. He only needed to complete the inheritance to succeed to the Asura God Position.
Unfortunately, the immense energy from the God Test entering his body was something his severely corroded physique simply could not withstand, let alone use it to inherit the Godhood.
Tang Chen also knew his time was limited, which is why he launched such a grand assault on Spirit City and declared that he was about to complete the God Test. This was to intimidate Spirit Hall and the Evil Soul Masters, buying time for Tang Hao and Tang San to grow.
I suspect he intends for Tang Hao to inherit his Asura God Inheritance, especially since Tang Hao also possesses the Slaughter God Domain."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Shuo nodded repeatedly. This was indeed his son—he had already identified Tang Chen’s weakness before rescuing him. Otherwise, if Tang Chen were to become the Asura God, wouldn’t his son lose his chance at Godhood?
Then, Dugu Shuo asked, "Are you planning to seize the Asura God Inheritance from Tang Hao after Tang Chen dies?"
Dugu Feng first nodded, then shook his head. "It depends on how long Tang Chen can hold on!"
He didn’t elaborate further to his father. In truth, he knew very well that Tang Chen could only last three days.
In the original storyline, Tang Chen immediately rushed to Poseidon Island and could no longer hold on after three days. He refined and condensed the Asura God power he had obtained into the Asura Demon Sword, leaving it for Poseidon, intending to pave a shortcut for Tang San to directly inherit the Asura God Position.
At that time, Tang San’s Slaughter God Domain had already evolved into the Asura Domain while dealing with the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, qualifying him to directly undertake the Asura God Trial.
If he fused with the Asura God power within the Asura Demon Sword, it would be equivalent to directly inheriting Tang Chen’s progress in the God Test.
What will Tang Chen do this time?
"Father, Tang Hao’s Slaughter God Domain has not yet evolved into the Asura Domain.
Bibi Dong, who also obtained the Slaughter God Domain, has already transformed hers into the Rakshasa Domain, choosing the Rakshasa God inheritance.
Hu Liena’s comprehension of the Slaughter God Domain is still shallow, so she’s out of the question.
Meanwhile, my Slaughter God Domain has long since evolved into the Asura Domain.
Apart from Tang Chen, I am the first successor to the Asura God Position. Once Tang Chen dies, Tang Hao has no qualifications to compete with me!"
Dugu Feng declared coldly and arrogantly. It wasn’t that he looked down on Tang Hao—after all, Tang Hao had once instructed him on how to cultivate Slaughter Assault and how to treat the Slaughter God Domain as a Martial Soul for cultivation.
But now, his mastery of the Slaughter God Domain surpassed Tang Hao’s by leaps and bounds.
Dugu Shuo finally felt reassured and understood why his son was so confident, leaving only excitement in his heart. It seemed there was no suspense about his son obtaining the Godhood Inheritance.
"Be careful in everything, Feng’er!" Dugu Shuo solemnly reminded him.
At this point, his strength could no longer offer Dugu Feng any assistance; he could only pray for his son’s smooth journey.
Dugu Feng responded in a deep voice. The Asura God Position was something he had long planned for—the best choice, and he absolutely could not afford to fail.
Hao Tian Mansion.
The tearful reunion had passed, and Tang Chen had learned from Tang Hao and Tang Xiao about everything that had happened in the Clear Sky Sect over the past few decades.
The four Titled Elders—Second Elder, Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, and Seventh Elder—had all paid their respects to Tang Chen, and the younger generations came in groups to meet him as well.
Although Tang Chen was pressed for time, he remained patient, communicating with each clan member and guiding their cultivation.
Among them, the one who concerned Tang Chen the most was Tang San. With his Twin Soul Spirits and astonishing talent, reaching Level Ninety-Nine was a certainty.
In ordinary times, the emergence of such a genius in the Clear Sky Sect would have ensured the sect’s security for over a century.
If only Tang San had gone to Slaughter City for training back then, without Bibi Dong’s interference, and obtained the Slaughter God Domain—how wonderful that would have been.
Tang Chen sighed helplessly.
If Tang San had possessed the Slaughter Domain, combined with the Soul Power boost from adding Spirit Rings to his Second Martial Soul and the infusion of his own Asura Divine Power, he could have become a God even faster.
What a pity!
Tang Chen wrestled with this for a day and, in the evening, summoned Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, Tang San, and the four Elders before him.
Seeing Tang Chen gather everyone, they all guessed he must have something important to announce.
Tang Chen first reached into his robe and pulled out a small golden hammer, with a black gem embedded at each end. It looked like a miniature Clear Sky Hammer.
Tang Chen picked up the miniature Clear Sky Hammer and tossed it directly to Tang Xiao. "Xiao’er, the Haotian Order is entrusted to you. From now on, the entire Clear Sky Sect shall follow your lead!"
Tang Xiao was momentarily stunned before immediately kneeling respectfully on one knee, holding up the Haotian Order. "Grandfather, with your return, you are our pillar. I will simply follow your commands!"
Tang Chen’s expression turned stern. "I must focus all my efforts on achieving Godhood. How can I bother with such mundane affairs?"
But Tang Xiao was still unwilling to accept the Haotian Order just like that. He glanced at Tang Hao and Tang San beside him and said, "Grandfather, Hao’er’s injuries have healed. With his talent, surpassing me in Soul Power is only a matter of time. Xiao San possesses Twin Soul Spirits, and reaching the level of a Limit Douluo is inevitable. The Haotian Order should be under Hao’er’s control!"
Hearing this, Tang Hao immediately declined. No matter how shameless he might be, he could not seize the position of sect leader from his elder brother.
"Elder Brother, how could I compare to all you’ve done for the sect over the years? Asking me to take the Haotian Order would only humiliate me!" Tang Hao shook his head.
Tang Chen frowned and shouted, "Xiao’er, don’t delay any longer. Take it when I tell you to. As for Hao’er and Xiao San, I will take them away for cultivation later!"
"Ah, Grandfather, won’t you stay at the mansion a bit longer?" Tang Xiao quickly asked.
Tang Hao and Tang San were also surprised. Was Tang Chen really going to take them away? Could there be some opportunity awaiting them?
Father and son exchanged glances, both feeling a surge of excitement.
Tang Chen said calmly, "Since I have returned, there will be plenty of time for us to spend together in the future. It doesn’t have to be rushed.
But Hao’er and Xiao San’s cultivation cannot be delayed. I have some ideas that must be put into action immediately.
You all will be busy in the coming days. Our clansmen have suffered greatly over the years, confined within the mountains. Now that the sect is unsealed, they can all come to Hao Tian Mansion. It’s time for them to enjoy a period of peace!"
"Yes, Grandfather."
"Yes, Uncle." The Second Elder and the other three responded respectfully.
In their hearts, with Tang Chen’s return, the Clear Sky Sect was about to reemerge and embark on a new Chapter.
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