Chapter 30: Chapter 28: Sea God Island. Blessing of the Dragon God. Evolution.
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Tang Zhen's Soul Skills:
Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon:
1st: Three Thousand Thunder Movement (Purple)
2nd: Tesla Prison (Black)
3rd: Thunder Emperor's Armor (Black)
4th: Heaven's Shockwave (Black)
5th: Thunder Emperor Lance. (Black)
6th: Judgement of Heaven and Earth (Red)
7th: Martial Soul Form (Red)
8th: Thunderclap Dominion/ Sky Piercing Roar (Red)
9th: Celestial Qilin Soul/ ? (Gold)
Haotian Hammer:
1st: Hammer of the Titan/ ? (Red)
2nd: ? (Red)
3rd: Haotian Bombardment/ ? (Red)
4th: ?/ ? (Red)
5th: ?/ ? (Gold)
6th: ? (Gold)
7th: Martial Soul Form (Gold)
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Tang Zhen stood across from the Slaughter King as he walked up slowly. He knew he was outnumbered but he was confident that with the others unable to use soul skills, he could kill all of them.
Tang Zhen's eyes turned Red/Purple and he was engulfed in light and an old beat up armor showed up covering him.
"Hahaha. What will that puny armor protect you from?" The Slaughter King asked in a mocking tone.
Seeing Tang Zhen smirk, he became angry and summoned a hammer as Tang Zhen summoned his.
"Haotian Hammer? How does the Slaughter King have the Haotian Hammer?" Dugu Bo asked incredulously.
They then charged at each other trading blows.
Not long after, Tang Zhen activated his Reaping Thunder Domain.
"How can you release your domain? You're clearly exhausted." The Slaughter King asked bewildered.
"This armor is not just normal armor. It is the Lightning Emperor's Battle Armor. It was given to me by my divine patron." Tang Zhen said.
Narrowing his eyes, The Slaughter King roared before charging at him again but was blown back by the sheer power of Tang Zhen's hammer.
Even though he was two levels higher than Tang Zhen, he could feel that Tang Zhen was stronger.
"THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE!" The Slaughter King then summoned the Demon Sword.
"Hn. Fall." Channeling his Thunder of Destruction into his hammer, he swung it forward to meet the Demon Sword head on.
The tempering Tang Zhen had done to his body using the Thunder Body Tempering Technique made his physique as strong as an actual god at this point. Once he reached level 99, he would continue to improve until he could start doing it with Celestial Thunder. If he did it now, he would die instantly.
The Slaughter King was so stunned by the sheer force and suffered immense damage causing his domain to disappear.
"Ah Yin! Use your domain to neutralize his aura!"
Ah Yin quickly released her domain and it caused The Slaughter King.
Unlike Tang San in the original story, Ah Yin's Domain evolved with her soul rings and gave her own version of the Light of the Sea God. This was influenced by her gentle nature. Although not a divine power, Tang Zhen knew she would receive favor from a certain deity soon.
Soon, the domain helped Tang Chen break free and regain control of his body.
"Second Soul Skill, Tesla Prison." Tang Zhen summoned a cage around Tang Chen making sure he couldn't just escape.
"Release me this instant. How dare you treat me like this. You are seeking death." Tang Chen said coldly.
Tang Zhen had a feeling this might be the case so he trapped him in the Tesla Prison.
Tang Zhen stayed quiet. He didn't know what Tang Chen's thoughts were regarding the clan. If he had the same ideals as them, he would be dealt with. With that in mind, he held his hammer under Tang Chen's throat and when he saw it, his eyes light up.
"Haotian Hammer? You're part of my clan? Young man, what is your name? Who are your parents?" Tang Chen asked.
Feigning ignorance, Tang Zhen played along.
"Your clan? That hammer that you used was our Haotian Hammer? As for my name, it is Tang Zhen. My parents are dead.....They died trying to fulfill the clan's great mission. Now who are you?"
"I am Tang Chen, the clan leader."
Dugu Bo, Snake Lance and Porcupinefish Douluo were stunned to hear that.
"So the clan has listened to me and is continuing the mission? How is it going so far?" Tang Chen asked eagerly.
"Tang Zhen greets the elder, as you can see, the women behind me are my wives." He said with great difficulty.
"HAHAHA Great! They are beauties indeed and you are already a Titled Douluo at such a young age. I must go to the clan." Tang Chen said.
"Elder, the clan is in seclusion as the Martial Soul Hall has chased them into the mountains after your disappearance. I heard from a reliable source that there is a lady in high standing at Sea God Island waiting for a person named Tang Chen. I thought it was a coincidence but could that perhaps be you?" Tang Zhen asked.
An evil smirk formed on Tang Chen's face.
"HA! That Bo Saixi is still waiting for me after all this time. Perhaps it is time to go and take her for myself. It has been years, it should be much easier. The last time, I tried to take her by force but she was far too strong so I had to change strategies to win her over. With the Demon Sword, I may have a chance." Tang Chen babbled on.
"Xiao Zhen, I will make my way to Sea God Island. You continue the mission and when I return, I will deal with that Old Qian Daoliu and once he dies, our clan will rule this land." Tang Chen said.
Qian Renxue hearing this formed a fist angry.
Without another word, Tang Chen left.
"Tang Chen? How did he become the Slaughter King?" Dugu Bo asked.
Not wanting to explain, Tang Zhen just turned to everyone there.
"We have to go to Sea God Island quickly. Uncle Dugu, I fear war is coming, you must return and prepare." Tang Zhen said seriously.
Nodding, Dugu Bo set off.
"We will not leave. We will accompany Xiao Xue." Snake Lance Douluo said.
"You will not be welcome there." Tang Zhen said.
Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo both removed their armor.
Qian Renxue was surprised knowing what that meant. She couldn't help but feel tears forming. Her two uncles that took care of her for so long are willing to abandon the Elder Hall.
"Uncle She, Uncle Ci." Qian Renxue walked up and hugged them both.
"Xiao Xue, we will be with you even if we have to fight the others." Porcupinefish Douluo said.
"If you really want to help her, you must get stronger. Go back with Uncle Dugu and continue training. Give the elder this token and they will teach you my secret cultivation method." Tang Zhen said, handing over a token. It was to symbolize that the person holding it was worthy of trust.
"Tang Zhen are you sure?" Qian Renxue asked in astonishment.
Tang Zhen walked over before pulling her into a soft kiss and brushed her tears from the corner of her eyes.
"Xue'er, they are your uncles. If you believe them, I do too." Tang Zhen said. He then turned to the two and nodded before they left.
"What's on Sea God Island?" Dugu Yan asked.
"It's definitely another beautiful woman. Tang Zhen, you are thinking of getting another one aren't you?" Bibi Dong asked causing everyone to glare at him.
Feeling the threat of an early death, he cleared his throat before responding.
"Naturally, we are going to stop Tang Chen. Hopefully, the guardians at Sea God Island can stop him but if they can't I will. We don't want another woman falling victim to that clan's ideals right?" He said trying to sound innocent.
Unfortunately for him, they all continued to glare not believing what he said.
"Let's just go." Shui Bing'er spoke up finally.
"How fast can we get there?" Ye Lingling asked.
"Xue'er did you bring the item I asked for?" Tang Zhen asked.
Qian Renxue nodded her head before pulling a triangular shaped object out of her storage device.
"Good, give it to Dong'er. On the way, just drop a blood drop on it and inject your energy into it." Tang Zhen said.
It would definitely help her with the trials. Hopefully from what he heard from the Willow Deity, the Sea God won't be a problem.
Activating his perfect Susanoo, he and the girls flew off towards Sea God Island.
Tang Zhen then saw a bright blue light emanating from behind him as he smirked.
-Sea God Island-
Fire and destruction was the scene that Tang Zhen and the girls came up on. How did this happen?
They then heard a massive explosion in the distance and rushed over.
A man with long hair dressed in black holding a red sword was standing over seven figures.
The Seven Children of the Sea God were all injured with one near death.
Bo Saixi was there too stunned to move. The man that she had been waiting for all these years came finally came back, but not in the way she had imagined.
She was so happy when Tang Chen came back especially since it was for her. But what he said was what triggered the whole conflict.
Tang Chen said that he wanted her to come with him which made her so happy but then he asked for Sea Woman Douluo to come and bear children for him as well as that way, the Haotian Clan would have strong heirs for the future.
While the others weren't happy with that, Tang Chen asked for submission from the other Children and to lead the assault on the two other empires and the Martial Soul Hall in their bid for world dominance.
Thus the conflict between Tang Chen and the Seven Children commenced with Tang Chen still having the edge due to the Demon Sword. Bo Saixi being in denial thought that Tang Chen was still under the influence of an evil god but after further probing with the Sea God's power, she found that this was all him.
"Saixi, why do you resist? I came back to take you back with me. With you by my side, we can kill that Old Daoliu and rule this continent and no one will be able to stop us." Tang Chen said with a smile.
"Tang Chen, why are you doing this? Why do you want to conquer the whole world?" Bo Saixi asked with tears in her eyes.
"Because it is our right. We are the most powerful clan in the world and the whole world deserves to be at our feet." Tang Chen said with a smugness that made her sick to her stomach.
"And for those that refuse to submit to you?" She asked carefully.
"They will submit or die." Tang Chen said seriously.
Knowing that she had to stop him, she got prepared with a heavy heart.
"How disappointing, I guess I will just have to take you by force then." Tang Chen said.
The battle began and unlike the last time, Tang Chen now held the edge over Bo Saixi due to the Demon sword.
Injured from suffering a back lash, Bo Saixi staggered before she saw that Tang Chen was preparing to strike. At this moment, she felt regret. Regret for being in her position, unable to leave the island, unable to find love, unable to live life and find happiness. As she prepared to end her life to prevent herself from becoming used by Tang Chen for his ideals of world domination.
"Fourth Soul Skill, Storm Fury Hammer." Something came down towards Tang Chen so fast and hit him square in the chest leaving him unable to block sending him barreling towards the ground.
Looking up, Bo Saixi and the Seven Children saw a massive figure engulfed in a purple colored fire descending from the heavens. At the forehead of the being, stood a man with 10 other women.
Tang Chen furiously got up but he could feel an electrical current running through him. Although the Haotian Hammer had a natural thunder affinity, the current coursing through him currently was something that he could not control.
Seeing that the weapon that hit him was a Haotian Hammer, he became even more upset.
"WHO IS THE TRAITOR WHO WOULD ATTACK YOUR CLAN LEADER?!" He roared.
Seeing the purple figure, he saw who it was as his eyes narrowed.
"TANG ZHEN?! YOU DARE?" Tang Chen yelled out.
"Hn. Tang Chen, the Haotian Clan is no more. I alone will rebuild it with new ideals, not your corrupt plans for world domination." Tang Zhen snorted.
"W-Wha- What do you mean the clan is no more?" Tang Chen asked in surprise.
"Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, Tang Yueha, the elders, Tang San, your great-grandchild, the rest of the clan are no more. I killed them all." Tang Zhen said coldly.
"WHY?!"
"They are a taint on this world and to my father. I will rebuild the clan the way he wanted it to be. The hammer to protect the weak and powerless."
"THEN HE WAS WEAK! HE WOULD HAVE BEEN PURGED EITHER WAY."
"Enough. The old clan dies with you. Eighth Soul Skill, Sky Piercing Roar."
Tang Zhen's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon appeared with a Red Soul Ring causing everyone's eyes to widen in shock before the dragon fired a blast powered by the Thunder of Destruction straight at Tang Chen. He knew that Tang Chen being a strength focused soul master would not have an energy based defensive ability.
Tang Chen sensing the nature of the attack had no choice but the create a shield with his pure soul power causing the attack to drain his soul power at 10x the normal rate. Once he blocked the attack, he was utterly drained.
Tang Zhen was happy that focusing the Thunder of Destruction into the ability doubled the rate at which soul power was burned by the ability.
Tang Chen tried to flee but Tang Zhen used his First Soul Skill, Three Thousand Thunder Movement to appear in front of him as he pierced Tang Chen's chest with a Black Chidori ending his life.
The onlookers were stunned. They were all Titled Douluos and Bo Saixi was a Limit Douluo and they were all overpowered by Tang Chen. Yet this man not older than 25 defeated him with little to no effort.
As he descended, they were wary because even though they overheard him say that he would change the Haotian Clan, they were still uneasy.
"Ling'er, please heal everyone here." He said.
"Yes dear Husband." A beautiful girl appeared and released her martial soul and they felt all of their injuries heal instantly.
"Thank you for saving us Tang Zhen." Seahorse Douluo said.
"It's nothing. In fact, I feel bad that I was unable to get here faster. Were there any casualties?" Tang Zhen said with remorse. Although this was a plot from Tang Zhen to destroy Tang Chen's image in Bo Saixi's mind, he really didn't want the innocent people to die.
"Thankfully, no. We were able to make sure they were able to evacuate into the palace in time." Seahorse Douluo replied.
"Good. Bing'er, Dong'er, please assist them with putting the fires out."
"Mhm." They both nodded before going around and with their mastery over water, were able to put the fires out.
Ah Yin then stepped forward and using her Domain, she injected the life energy into the soil causing the plants there to recover significantly.
Although not perfect, it looked much better than the hellscape it was just a moment ago.
"While we appreciate your help, tell us why you have come to Sea God Island." Bo Saixi stepped forward and asked in a dead voice. The events with Tang Chen must have been hard for her.
"We have come because of her." Tang Zhen pointed to Bibi Dong. She then stepped forward and revealed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and the Golden Trident symbol appeared on her forehead.
Not long after an image of the Sea God appeared behind her causing everyone to bow in respect to the Sea God.
"I see, follow me." Bo Saixi said before turning around and heading into the temple.
-Two Years Later-
The two years on Sea God Island have been extremely fruitful for everyone. It was here that everyone ascended to level 99. While undergoing the Sea God Trials, all the girls were able to progress extremely quickly eventually leading to everyone having only Black and Red Soul Rings.
At the pinnacle of cultivation, they spent most of their time strengthening their foundations and with the help of Tang Zhen, who upon reaching level 99 first, were able to temper their own bodies with the Thunder Body Tempering Technique as Tang Zhen summoned natural Thunder for them.
The rest of Sea God Island thought that another conflict was brewing or a bad omen was happening as the skies were continuously dark for those days.
In a bedroom, three figures were sleeping together as the sun rose again causing the one in the middle to wake up.
"*Sigh* When I ascend to the god realm, I swear I will kill the God of the Sun if he's there and make sure that I become the new god. That way that can never shine on me again." Tang Zhen thought irritated that the sun had woken him up after an intense and passionate night with his two wives.
Sensing their warm body pillow move, the two women also woke up as they stretched allowing Tang Zhen to see their exquisite figures causing his Jr. Brother to rise up again.
Bibi Dong and Bo Saixi saw that their husband was once again ready to go they drew the blanket covering themselves again. He was too much but the pleasure they felt kept them coming back for more. But right now, they couldn't even move.
"Dong'er, Xi'er, it's time." Tang Zhen said with a sudden seriousness that woke them from their thoughts.
Today was indeed a big day for all of them. The day they would be able to receive the final blessing of the Dragon God.
Bo Saixi, now looking even younger and more beautiful than before walked up to Tang Zhen and kissed him passionately.
"Husband, Thank you...Thank you for freeing me and for giving me another chance at life."
"Xi'er, I should be thanking you. For agreeing to by my wife. I must have saved the world in my past life huh?" He said in a joking but sincere manner.
She pouted cutely and smacked Tang Zhen in the chest before she walked over to take Bibi Dong to bathe.
Watching them walk away while they swayed their hips side to side, Tang Zhen couldn't help but admire their perfect figures and chuckle before thinking back to the events of the past two years.
-Flashback-
Tang Zhen was not undergoing the Sea God Trials like the rest of the girls, he was taking the Trials of the Dragon God. It greatly impacted his strength as when he reached level 99, his power and control over Thunder was so great, he could now call upon and control the level of intensity of the Celestial Thunder. Previously, he could only guide it.
Using that control, he helped his wives temper their bodies with the Thunder Body Tempering Technique allowing them to progress in levels faster and the trials set by the Sea God easier.
Tang Zhen waited until the test where Bo Saixi was supposed to sacrifice herself but before she could, he severed her connection to Poseidon. He had spent much time with her reassuring her that he was not a threat. It was over that time, she had said to him that she was afraid of dying as she had a lot of regrets.
Even if she ended up hating him, he would not allow her to die. Using the Celestial Thunder, he cleansed the influence of Poseidon from the Sea God Trident and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud for Bibi Dong. The Celestial weapons now belonged to her.
Tang Zhen smirked foiling the Sea God's plan. When Tang Zhen hit level 99, he noticed that his eyes evolved to the peak and one of the benefits of passing one of the Dragon God's trials was the fact that he could see the gods themselves and their intentions. When he found out Poseidon's intentions, he was furious.
Poseidon, in his quest to find a wife, left the Trident to find a suitable successor and have them ascend into the god realm to be with him. If the successor was a man, he would just take their woman if she was worthy.
Tang Zhen reflected for a moment how everything in this world has seemed to change from the original story. But no matter what, Poseidon had taken a liking to Bibi Dong and planned to make her his wife.
The only reason Bo Saixi, never ascended in this world because during her trials, the island was attacked by the Martial Soul Hall and Poseidon agreed to halt her trials while she dealt with the threats to his legacy.
During that time, she had met and fallen in love with Tang Chen. In his fury and spite, Poseidon declared that she had failed the final test and would be stuck as the High Priestess of the Island.
Knowing what that meant, she was devastated but accepted it after so many years. In fact, when Bo Saixi "sacrificed" herself, it didn't mean that she would die, in fact, Poseidon would take Bo Saixi to the god realm and keep her as his concubine.
Tang Zhen vowed, he would crush Poseidon when he ascended for daring to covet his women.
Thankfully, Bo Saixi, was actually grateful to Tang Zhen for sparing her life, but the downside is her cultivation level had regressed back down to 92. Nothing the Dragon God couldn't fix.
Sure enough after many months, Tang Zhen won Bo Saixi's heart and she accepted to be his wife and upon taking the Immortal Beauty Pills and receiving the Dragon God's Blessing for being Tang Zhen's wife, her level returned to level 98 along with a Gold soul. After tempering her body, with natural Thunder, she ascended to level 99.
-End Flashback-
Tang Zhen and the girls gathered in the courtyard as they got ready. The final test of the Dragon God was approaching, this time, they all needed to participate. The reward for passing was extremely beneficial, if they failed, they would die instantly.
When the sky darkened and a golden light fell down surrounding them.
"I congratulate you all for arriving at the final test. For the final test, it is a test of love. Without it, you will fail your tasks ahead. You must love one another and your love must be genuine and pure." A deep majestic voice sounded over the clouds.
Golden threads appeared connecting each and every one of them testing them together.
The light grew stronger as the bonds between them all grew over time until it illuminated them all.
Once the light faded, they felt elated that they passed since they did not die.
"You all have passed the final test."
Suddenly portals appeared underneath them as they couldn't even scream before they were pulled in.
Landing in another courtyard, they all got ready to fight.
"You're here Tang Zhen. It's nice to finally meet you." A voice said.
Up on a raised platform sat a man surrounded by four women.
Tang Zhen seeing the Willow Deity, figured that the man was Shi Hao.
"Husband, I think you should introduce us to our guests don't you think?"
"Ah! Of course, where are my manners. These are my wives, Qing Yi, Yun Xi, and Huo Ling'er." Shi Hao introduced the three women.
"Lord Hao. Tang Zhen greets the Lord and Ladies." He said while bowing in respect.
Tang Zhen's wives seeing him show such respect, followed suit.
"We greet Lord Hao and the Ladies" They said bowing.
"Heheh. Husband, you chose a nice successor." Huo Ling'er exclaimed.
"Hahaha. Good, good. Come and join us." Shi Hao said.
They all walked up and sat respectfully on the other side of the table as an elegant lady in purple poured everyone tea.
As soon as Tang Zhen and the others drank it, they could feel the impurities in their bodies all disappearing.
"What a Divine Tea." Ye Lingling exclaimed. The other noble ladies all agreed.
"Teacher, please let our guests know why they are here." Shi Hao said.
"You all have passed the Dragon God's Trials and with it, the final reward. Due to the sins of the Dragon God previously, Shi Hao has decided that he will no longer exist, his Celestial Essence will be divided among you all." The Willow Deity said.
"Well aside from his sins, I'm sure he will taste delicious once we cook him. HAHAHA!" Shi Hao said excitedly before he felt a dark aura causing him to be quiet. He knew it was definitely Qing Yi.
"Anyways, the Celestial Essence from the Dragon God will allow you all to ascend to godhood and it will most likely put you on par with some of the other gods. Tang Zhen, you will have the potential to reach the Supreme God King level. " The Willow Deity said.
"I am tasking you with bringing the lower realm under control. Aside from that you can do as you wish as long as it does not danger the mortal realm. Do you accept?" Shi Hao said with seriousness.
"I accept Lord Hao." Tang Zhen responded.
"Do you not wish to ascend into the upper realm?" Shi Hao asked seriously.
"*Sigh* Lord Hao, with everything that I know, I don't want to even go near the upper realm. I just want to be able to live my life with my wives and watch our children grow." Tang Zhen said with a smile. He really didn't want to go to the upper realm.
"How would we even ascend into the upper realm? There is not enough Spiritual Essence in the lower realm." Asked Qian Renxue.
"Well there are non-cultivators living in the upper realm. They were brought there as members of the different sects and clans. We could bring you in as such." Yun Xi said.
"We will stay in the lower realm and watch over the mortal realm. It was my goal to make sure that the common people can live a life with no fear and in peace." Tang Zhen said.
"Good. Then Tang Zhen I will give you another gift." Shi Hao said as a golden beam shot from his fingers to Tang Zhen's forehead.
"This is a Self Made Technique of mine, The Four Heavens of Thunder. This will allow you to transform Thunder within yourself into wood, water, fire, and metal."
"Thank you Lord Hao." Tang Zhen said excitedly.
"Mhm. Now it's time for you all to return, we have spent too long in this space and I must return." Shi Hao said standing up.
"Do me proud Tang Zhen."
With that the group disappeared from the separate dimension back to Sea God Island.
Shortly after coming out of the spatial rift, they felt a golden ball float into them.
Immense amounts of energy was released into their bodies. As the energy was absorbed, they all had reached level 100.