NOVEL WEB Chapter 218: Tang San Opens the Abyss
Chapter 218: Tang San Opens the Abyss
"Achoo..."
In the sky above Sea God Island, Qin Xiao suddenly sneezed.
"Hey, that's strange. Who is thinking about me?" Qin Xiao couldn't help but touch his nose.
He couldn't remember the last time he had such a physical reaction. The last time he sneezed was probably before he awakened his martial soul, right? Who could be thinking about him so intensely?
After pondering for a long time, Qin Xiao couldn't come to any conclusion. Little did he know that it was the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who had been deeply deceived by him, who was thinking about him.
"Forget it, if you can't figure it out, don't think about it," he said to himself.
Returning to Sea God Island, Qin Xiao immediately attracted the attention of countless sea spirit masters. They rushed over from a distance, gathering in the square in front of the Seven Sacred Pillars.
Led by Sea Horse Douluo, Sea Dragon Douluo, and Sea Spear Douluo, the seven guardians knelt before Qin Xiao in unison.
"Greetings to His Majesty the Sea God!"
"Greetings to His Majesty the Sea God!"
"Greetings to His Majesty the Sea God!"
Their voices were extremely loud, and their gazes were filled with utmost reverence. At this moment, Qin Xiao could feel that if he commanded them to die, these soul masters would not hesitate.
"So this is what believers are like? Truly ignorant and fanatical," Qin Xiao thought, his eyes flickering. He even saw fine threads of light, like thin strands of hair, being emitted from these sea spirit masters, continuously converging toward him.
Qin Xiao was not unfamiliar with this because he knew it was the power of faith. He also noticed that the stronger the sea spirit master, the stronger the power of faith they generated. For example, the power of faith generated by strong figures like Sea Dragon Douluo and Sea Horse Douluo, both titled Douluo, was as thick as a pinky finger, far surpassing that of ordinary sea spirit masters.
"Rise, all of you."
"Return to your original positions and perform your duties as usual."
After a moment of silence, Qin Xiao, having adapted to being worshipped, spoke slowly. His voice was not loud, but every sea spirit master on Sea God Island could hear him clearly. Upon receiving Qin Xiao's orders, the sea spirit masters, now having found their backbone, began to move. Their emotions were more fervent than ever before.
There were no idle people on Sea God Island; everyone quickly dispersed. In front of the Seven Sacred Pillars, only Qin Xiao, Bo Saixi, and the seven sacred pillar guardians, including Sea Horse Douluo, remained.
"Your Majesty, what are your orders?" asked Sea Dragon Douluo, the leader of the seven sacred pillars, in a deep voice.
Qin Xiao directly told Sea Dragon Douluo his thoughts, "I command you to gather all the people as quickly as possible and arrange them on the several large islands surrounding Sea God Island. At the same time, consolidate all forces in the sea, including pirate groups. They must submit to Sea God Island and follow all its orders unconditionally. If there are any rebels, destroy them."
He believed that Tang San would not let things rest. The next time he appeared, it might be an even fiercer storm. If Tang San opened another demon realm-like world, scattered forces would only become his fodder. Now, what Qin Xiao needed to do was to unite the forces on Sea God Island into a single rope, to gain more power to face future troubles.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Hearing Qin Xiao's words, Sea Dragon Douluo nodded hastily, without any doubt or hesitation. To them, Qin Xiao was the sky, their faith. Any command from Qin Xiao required no hesitation; they just had to follow it.
"Sea Horse, Sea Spear, you six sacred pillar guardians must assist Sea Dragon Douluo in accomplishing this task as quickly as possible."
"Yes, Your Majesty," they replied immediately, without any hesitation. Then, with a wave of Qin Xiao's hand, the seven sacred pillar guardians hurriedly left.
"What happened?" After they left, Bo Saixi hesitated for a moment and asked softly.
Qin Xiao nodded, "As you might have noticed, Tang San managed to escape. This is a significant hidden danger. He has already committed some extreme acts before, with methods that are extremely cruel, showing no regard for the lives of the masses."
Bo Saixi frowned upon hearing this. Qin Xiao then recounted the events that had transpired on the Douluo Continent. Bo Saixi's expression gradually changed from calm to serious.
"This Tang San is simply insane, intending to destroy billions of lives on the Douluo Continent?" Even with Bo Saixi's calm nature, hearing Qin Xiao's description caused waves of shock in her heart. High and mighty gods could be so cruel? And their brutality was truly horrifying.
"He can do whatever he wants, but I won't allow him to harm the people or things I want to protect!" Qin Xiao's voice was firm and resolute.
"Although my current cultivation level is only at 95, I will do everything in my power to support you and help you protect them," Bo Saixi said with determination.
Hearing Bo Saixi's words, Qin Xiao's eyes flickered again, and he shook his head slightly. "You have finally regained your freedom; living your own life is what matters most. I can handle Tang San myself, thank you for your kindness.
While the Douluo Continent is still at peace, you should visit places you've never been and see sights you've never seen. That would be the best choice for you."
However, Bo Saixi shook her head and suddenly smiled. "Those things mean nothing to me. I am not as young as I look. Long ago, I saw everything I needed to see and remembered it deeply in my heart. Even though I haven't left Sea God Island for decades, recalling the past still feels like yesterday. That is enough for me."
Clearly, Bo Saixi had her own steadfast beliefs, which were not easily changed.
"In that case, you should stay on Sea God Island and oversee everything."
"I have some matters to attend to, and I will be away for a while."
As the former High Priest of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi was indeed more suitable to oversee the affairs of Sea God Island than Qin Xiao. With her help, many troubles could indeed be avoided.
Bo Saixi nodded slightly. "Don't worry, with me here, Sea God Island won't descend into chaos. As long as the enemy isn't too powerful, I believe I can handle it."
"Wait for me," Qin Xiao said, suddenly thinking of something, and disappeared in an instant, heading straight for the Sea God Temple.
A moment later, he returned, holding the Sea God's Trident, which was gleaming with golden light.
"Take the Sea God's Trident. I have infused it with my divine power, which will temporarily grant you demigod-level strength, enough to handle some crises until I return to Sea God Island."
As he spoke, Qin Xiao handed the Sea God's Trident to Bo Saixi.
Bo Saixi instinctively reached out to take it. To her surprise, what once felt like a heavy object weighing tens of thousands of pounds now weighed just over a hundred pounds in her hand. Clearly, she had gained the recognition of the Sea God's Trident.
No, to be precise, she had gained Qin Xiao's recognition, and thus temporarily had the right to wield the Sea God's Trident.
"With this, I am even more confident," Bo Saixi's eyes shone brightly. At that moment, she seemed to be the supreme High Priest again.
But soon, Bo Saixi remembered something, "What about the Asura Divine Sword suppressed under the Sea God's Trident?"
"If you like it, you can have it," Qin Xiao said, throwing the Asura Divine Sword to the ground.
Clang.
Bo Saixi looked at it and saw that the Asura Divine Sword no longer had its former divine glow, and fine cracks had appeared on the sword.
"Tang San became a god and reforged his divine weapon. Unknowingly, the divinity of the Asura Divine Sword vanished. So, it didn't take much effort for me to destroy it," Qin Xiao explained, seeing Bo Saixi's puzzled expression.
"I see."
Bo Saixi nodded. "But it's also good this way, at least one less problem to worry about."
Elsewhere.
In a barren mountain range, on an unnamed peak.
Tang San couldn't help but mutter, "Useless waste, he is a god, you are also a god, what are you afraid of? Just fight him, even if you die, so what? You have two souls, what are you afraid of?"
Undoubtedly, the one controlling the body now was not Tang San himself but the long-repressed second soul, the Slaughter Soul. However, Tang San was currently in an extremely weakened state, allowing the Slaughter Soul to take control.
"Shut up!"
"I let you control the body to help me escape from Qin Xiao, not to listen to your nonsense."
"Get back in."
Tang San spoke again, coldly reprimanding the Slaughter Soul. Of course, if anyone saw this scene, they would undoubtedly call him crazy. After all, who talks to themselves like this? Isn't this just a split personality?
However.
This time, Tang San regained control, and the Slaughter Soul couldn't speak again.
He looked towards the sea, coldly saying, "Qin Xiao, you will realize that letting me escape this time was your biggest mistake."
"Previously, I couldn't make up my mind, but now I can."
As he spoke, he withdrew his gaze, his eyes filled with madness, and his divine power surged out from within him.
"Open, Gate of the Abyss!"
With a loud shout, a black vortex appeared out of thin air in the void before him. Outside, thin black streams of air rotated, and inside, purple lightning flashed faintly.
This time, Tang San opened a gate connecting to the Abyssal Plane. In the inherited memories of the Asura God, this plane's strength was in no way inferior to the Douluo Continent, and it housed true god-level abyssal creatures. Compared to this, the demon plane was nothing.
The overlords of the upper layers of the Abyssal Plane could easily destroy the demon plane. Previously, Tang San feared these beings would be uncontrollable, like inviting a wolf into the house. But now, he was at a dead end, with nothing to lose.
If worst came to worst, everything would be destroyed.
Suddenly.
A pitch-black hand slowly extended from the vortex, and a strong abyssal aura erupted like a geyser.
"They're here!"
Tang San's eyes narrowed, recognizing the arrival of the main force. He wasn't nervous at all; instead, he was excited, eager to see which abyssal creature had crossed worlds this time.
"Boom——"
With a loud roar, a colossal figure appeared before Tang San. It was a monster with six sharp claws, standing over a hundred meters tall, covered entirely in a black keratin layer, with dark red, magma-like liquid flowing over its body.
Looking at this abyssal creature, Tang San pondered for a while before recalling its origins, "You are... the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor? Ranked beyond the ninetieth position in the Abyss, aren't you?"
Tang San couldn't hide his dissatisfaction in his tone.
What is this thing here for?
I wanted an abyssal creature that could destroy everything. The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor is only around the level of a rank 96 or 97 titled Douluo, useful against ordinary people, but how many ordinary people are my enemies?
Clearly not enough!
"Roar..."
The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor seemed to sense Tang San's disdain and roared towards the sky. With its roar, four-clawed bats and six-clawed bat bees swarmed out of the black vortex. Dark red halos burst from its body, enveloping the bats and causing them to grow larger and their eyes to become bloodthirsty. They launched a frenzied attack on Tang San.
"Do any random creatures think they can challenge me now?"
A cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes, and pure white killing intent erupted from his body, slicing through the four-clawed and six-clawed bats like a tangible force.
It was a massacre.
Both the four-clawed and six-clawed bats were pulverized by the white killing intent.
"Roar..."
The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor, seeing its kin slaughtered in an instant, was furious. It swung its body, launching countless dark red energy spheres at Tang San.
"The attack is interesting, but only a bit. It falls far short of what's needed to deal with me."
Tang San showed a disdainful expression and stood still, letting the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's attacks hit him.
Boom boom boom!
A series of explosions resounded.
A look of disdain flashed in the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's eyes.
This person is too arrogant, daring to let my attacks land?
Who does he think he is looking down on?
But in the next moment, the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor realized.
He really was looking down on me.
As the dust settled, Tang San stood there unharmed, commenting casually, "Your attack power is decent; on the Douluo Continent, you wouldn't be considered weak. But your intelligence is lacking. I can't let you run rampant here; it would ruin my plans."
"Roar!"
The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor roared angrily at Tang San's words. What was he saying?
Who does he think he is?
I'm an emperor of the ninety-seventh layer; how can I tolerate this disrespect?
"Alright, let's not waste time."
Tang San seemed even more impatient than the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor. He stepped forward, appearing before it in an instant, and summoned the blood-colored Clear Sky Divine Hammer. With a swing of the massive hammer, he shattered two of the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor's front claws.
The Six-Clawed Demon Emperor was not only angrier but also terrified.
It couldn't comprehend the strength of this person!
"You don't need to know my strength; you just need to deliver a message to the true ruler of your world."
Tang San didn't care what the Six-Clawed Demon Emperor thought. He injected a large amount of divine power into its body and threw it back into the black vortex.
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