Chapter 50: Chapter 50: One-Stop Path to Godhood
Tang Xiao keenly noticed something and asked with a grave expression, "Xiao San, were you just trying to reveal the contents of the God Trial?"
Tang San nodded directly in confirmation.
At this point, everyone present understood—the contents of the Rakshasa God Trial could not be disclosed. He had been silenced!
Tang San thought to himself, "No wonder even Mother, as the Rakshasa Woman presiding over the God Trial, couldn't learn its contents. My guess was correct—this Rakshasa God Trial isn't as simple as an ordinary trial!"
The Second Elder said, "Xiao San, we'll ask you questions later, and you can just nod. This way, we can deduce the trial's contents and assist you."
However, as soon as the Second Elder finished speaking, Tang Xiao overruled him. "No, Second Elder. If the Rakshasa God's rule forbids disclosing the trial's contents, recklessly violating it might bring misfortune."
With Tang Xiao's reminder, everyone present realized that defying the God Trial's rules could indeed invite divine punishment, which would harm Tang San. The silencing might just be a warning.
Tang San agreed—after all, the Rakshasa God was a legitimate deity.
Tang Xiao rose from his seat and addressed all the elders and Tang Hao, "Though we cannot learn the trial's contents, Xiao San is still a member of our Clear Sky Sect. Moreover, I believe the elders can all see his potential. Therefore, as the sect leader, I hereby declare my decision to appoint Tang San as the Clear Sky Sect's Young Master. Does anyone object?"
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Although Tang San was Tang Hao's son, not even Tang Hao's son—let alone Tang Xiao's—would be born as the Young Master. The position meant he would inherit the sect leadership in the future, equivalent to a crown prince!
The elders were slightly surprised, but their astonishment didn't last long. After all, with a talent like Twin Spirits appearing, who in the Clear Sky Sect was more qualified than him?
"I agree."
"I also agree."
Unanimously, aside from the absent First Elder, all six elders voiced their approval.
Tang Xiao smiled and turned to Tang Hao beside him. "What about you, Brother Hao?"
Tang Hao shook his head helplessly, wearing a bitter smile. Back then, he had avoided becoming sect leader because he found it troublesome. Now, his son had ended up as the Young Master—the future leader of the Clear Sky Sect. There was no escaping this hassle.
Tang Xiao continued, "Since there are no objections, the matter is settled. However, given that Tang San is still young and his Soul Power level is low, we will withhold this announcement for now to avoid unnecessary complications."
"Still, your authority as Young Master remains intact. Should you require any assistance or resources, you may approach any elder, come directly to me, or even seek your father."
"The Clear Sky Sect is your strongest support."
Seeing the approving gazes of all the elders and Tang Xiao, refusing would be sheer ingratitude. Tang San knelt on one knee, palms upturned and placed above his head, solemnly declaring, "This disciple, Tang San, pledges to serve the sect through fire and water, even at the cost of his life!"
"Good!" Tang Xiao flipped his hand, and a Clear Sky Sect's Young Sect Master Jade Token flew into Tang San's grasp.
Tang San looked at the jade token in his hand, engraved with "Clear Sky" on the front and "Young Sect Master" on the back, and for a moment, he felt a wave of emotion. The token gave him an inexplicably heavy sensation.
"Work hard." Seventh Elder Tang Lieyang walked up to Tang San, who was kneeling on one knee, patted his shoulder, and then left.
"If you have any questions about cultivation, come find me," the Sixth Elder said, also giving his shoulder a firm pat.
"The future of the Clear Sky Sect is in your hands now."
"The future belongs to you."
One by one, the elders patted Tang San's shoulder, each touch carrying the weight of the sect's future now resting upon him. Duty and authority were inseparable.
Tang Xiao slowly descended from the sect master's seat and said, "This position is not an easy one to hold, but the entire sect will support you."
Finally, Tang Hao approached, gripping Tang San's arms firmly as he helped him up. "The path to godhood is arduous. Your great-grandfather Tang Chen did not succeed, nor has the Clear Sky Sect ever had such a record. In fact, since ancient times on the Douluo Continent, no one has ever been heard of reaching the hundredth level and ascending to godhood."
"You... are the most likely candidate."
"We may not be able to assist you directly in your God Trials, but if you ever need help, don't hesitate. As your father, I will always prioritize you." Tang Hao's gaze was resolute, his unspoken words carrying deep conviction.
"Father... I understand. I will shoulder the responsibility of the Clear Sky Sect and not disgrace our ancestors or the sect." Tang San clenched the jade token tightly and nodded solemnly.
After everyone had left, Tang San returned to his residence alone.
"God Trials... How are these even trials?" He raised his left hand and swept it through the air, summoning three blood-red screens before him.
These three screens were the same ones that had appeared during his Rakshasa God Trial, later merging into the emblem on the back of his hand as three crimson marks.
Though he couldn't voice it aloud, he could still see them clearly.
[First Trial: Obtain all Rakshasa Divine Artifacts. Reward: God-given Spirit Ring. No time limit. No penalty for failure.]
[Second Trial: Evolve the Ghost Ring to God-level. Reward: Godly Body Tempering. No time limit. No penalty for failure.]
[Third Trial: Godslaying (Sacrifice a god's flesh and soul). Reward: Rakshasa God Position. No time limit. No penalty for failure.]
Tang San stared at the three screens and couldn't help but laugh—because sometimes, when faced with the absurd, laughter was the only response.
Just as he had said earlier, how were these even trials? These weren't tests—they were outright commissions! And not just any commissions, but ones that were nearly impossible to complete.
"It seems Mother was right. Gods truly aren't so easy to kill. Rakshasa God... this isn't a trial at all. You're just trying to get me to resurrect you, aren't you?"
From the moment he first saw these so-called "God Trials," Tang San had sensed something off. Collecting the scattered Rakshasa Divine Artifacts, evolving the Ghost Tower's Ghost Ring to God-level, and then sacrificing a god—wasn't this just a blatant resurrection ritual?
Tang San immediately recalled the battle between the two gods he had witnessed during his Spirit Awakening, murmuring to himself, "The fight between the Rakshasa God and the Asura God hasn't truly ended. If I'm not mistaken, the reason Slaughter City hasn't found a successor for the Asura after all this time is almost certainly because the Rakshasa God is interfering. That's why the current Slaughter King, with his ninety-ninth level Ultimate Douluo strength, hasn't been able to inherit the Asura God's power."
"No time limit, no penalty for failure. Tsk tsk, God-given Spirit Ring, Godly Body Tempering, Rakshasa God Position—this is practically an all-in-one service for godhood."
"So as long as I help you revive, you'll assist me in becoming a god. Is that what you mean?"
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