Chapter 489: 489: The Girl and Guoba!
Time flies, and it has been a month since the destruction of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect.
In this month, the news of the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect's downfall swept across the continent like a hurricane.
The small sects and forces that had been holding out all surrendered upon hearing the news.
Previously, they had persisted because the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, representing the sect forces, still existed. With such a mountain blocking their path, they stubbornly resisted.
But once this mountain fell, no sect or force could shoulder the burden anymore, and they had to choose between destruction and surrender.
Helplessly, they could only surrender.
"It's time to take action against the Star Luo Empire..."
In the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, "Xue Qinghe" murmured with a serious expression.
The reason for taking action against the Star Luo Empire was simple: a commoner from the Heaven Dou Empire had gone to the Star Luo Empire and then disappeared.
They needed to find this commoner because he knew many secrets of the Heavenly Dou royal family.
Star Luo Empire: "???"
Couldn't they come up with a better excuse?
"This time, the focus should be on weakening the nobility."
"These nobles have sucked so much blood; it's time for them to contribute their manpower and resources."
Soon, a royal decree from "Xue Qinghe" was issued, and all the nobles of the Heaven Dou Empire fell into deep thought.
Restore the glory of our ancestors? Our duty calls?
They could have continued to enjoy the glory of their ancestors, but now they were forced to the battlefield?
The royal family's orders leave the nobles with no choice. In a war of annihilation, they had to go to the front lines.
If they could achieve merit and glory, it would count as restoring their ancestors' honor.
As everyone knows, battles inevitably result in deaths.
Once the nobles went to the battlefield, it would inevitably be fatal. Whether they aimed for glory or simply went through the motions, once on the battlefield, they were at the mercy of fate.
Thus, the plan to weaken the nobility officially began!
"Is Xue Qinghe out of his mind?"
In the Star Luo Imperial Palace, the Star Luo Emperor asserted in confusion.
After all, the current Star Luo Empire was not the same as it was thousands of years ago. Although the Heaven Dou Empire's national power surpasses that of the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo Empire's military strength was superior to Heaven Dou's.
After pondering for a while, the Star Luo Emperor seemed to realize something and understood why Xue Qinghe was doing this.
Both Heaven Dou and Star Luo had always wanted to unify the continent and wage a war of annihilation, but the Spirit Hall had meddled, preventing the two sides from going to war.
Now that the Spirit Hall had just destroyed the enhanced Nine Treasures Glazed Sect, suffering heavy casualties themselves, it was the perfect time to launch a war.
"So that's it. If we can seize this opportunity to unify the continent, it's not a bad idea."
"Pass down the order: all nobles and spirit masters must prepare for battle. I will have a proper clash with the Heaven Dou Empire!"
"This time, it's a war of annihilation!"
"From now on, there will be only one voice on the continent, and that will be the voice of the Star Luo royal family!"
The Star Luo Emperor, having reached this position, was clearly unafraid of battle or challenges.
However, what he didn't realize was that the most important reason for "Xue Qinghe" launching the war was because the Spirit Hall was backing them...
A war of annihilation between the two empires was beneficial for both Star Luo and Heaven Dou.
The two sides had been locked in a covert struggle for so many years, resulting in countless casualties!
The money and resources invested in this struggle were immeasurable, severely hindering the empires' development.
They couldn't continue like this; only by eliminating one side could the Douluo Continent have more possibilities.
At the same time, a certain half-human, half-beast Tang with a death wish...
Tang San: No need to be so indirect; just say my ID!
At this moment, Tang San had already completed the Sea God's Seven Trials!
There were two reasons for this rapid progress.
First, Tang San's strength surpasses that of his counterpart in the original timeline, he was overpowered.
Second, the Sea God just wanted to pass on the divine position quickly and then leave. Who would want to be a Sea God who couldn't control the sea?
With these two factors combined, the speed at which Tang San completed the trials left Bo Saixi and the others in shock!
"Xiao Feilian, I'm back, and I've become stronger!"
"The five-year promise will be your death sentence!"
Tang San smirked with confidence, as his strength had reached level 97, entering the realm of a Super Douluo.
The eighth trial was also simple: full spirit bones and full spirit rings. Completing these two tasks would mean passing the eighth trial.
As for the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, the Sea God was truly afraid that Tang San might not be able to defeat it and something unexpected might happen, so he didn't include killing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King as part of the trial.
There was still some time before the five-year deadline, and during this period, Tang San had much to do.
First, he needed to acquire spirit rings and spirit bones.
Second, "Revive, my love!"
Without the Yearning Heartbroken Red, without other immortal herbs, and without even Xiao Wu's "corpse," resurrection was still possible, this was the power of divine energy.
After arriving on the Douluo Continent, Tang San rode the wind and quickly headed toward the Star Dou Great Forest. He aims to complete Sea God's eighth trial in the shortest time possible!
"Achoo~"
In Heaven Dou City, at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xiao Feilian sneezed, feeling a bit dazed.
What level was she at?
Could she still catch a cold?
Rubbing her nose, she felt puzzled but didn't dwell on it. Having completed the Destruction Eight Trials, she needed to find a place to complete the final fusion.
"I've been beaten to it by Du Siji..."
Xiao Feilian felt helpless.
This was to be expected, as Du Siji had received the inheritance before her.
Indeed, Du Siji had already entered the ninth trial. Once he completes the full transformation, he will become the new Fire God!
The safest place, naturally, was the Zhongli residence...
Tang San, who was rushing to the Star Dou Great Forest, had no idea that there was already someone ahead of him!
While he was figuring out how to complete the eighth trial, Xiao Feilian was already on the path to the ninth trial!
Just as he reached the suburbs of the Star Dou Great Forest, Tang San heard a lively voice.
"Guoba, you're sneaking food again!"
"I've told you, no, no, no!"
"Lu lu~"
"???"
Tang San was puzzled. Since he had plenty of time, he decided to waste a little to see what was going on.
Why would there be a little girl in such a dangerous place?
If there were no elders around, could he refine her in an instant?
As he got closer, Tang San finally saw what was happening.
It was a young girl and a creature that looked like a bear.
The creature called Guoba was holding its head, looking pitifully at the girl.
"You can't eat it until it's cooked, understand?"
The girl stood with her hands on her hips, speaking with righteous authority.
"Lu lu~"
"Guoba, as long as you understand!"
"I wonder what this place is... the smell of these monsters is so fragrant!"
Tang San: "???"
The smell of the roasted meat was indeed fragrant, and even Tang San had to admit it. But what was even more enticing was the girl and the creature called Guoba!
They seemed to have some strength!
After refining Tang Chen, Tang San had embarked on a path of no return. This path allows for rapid strength improvement, and he loved the feeling.
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Chapter 490: 490: Xiangling Takes the "Harpoon" and Instantly Refines It!
The girl was dressed very lightly, yet it didn't give off any inappropriate vibes.
Instead, she looked quite cute.
The earthy-yellow "little bear" sitting beside her seemed to sense something and frowned.
"Lu Lu~"
It called out to the girl.
"Alright, Guoba, stop messing around. It'll be ready soon."
The girl waved her hand, speaking nonchalantly. "I didn't expect the wild boar in this forest to smell so good. It even drops white circles after death. It's a bit eerie."
"Lu Lu~"
Guoba stood up, looking around warily. It was once Guoba, but also the Stove God!
Yes, after coming to this world, its memories had returned. Perhaps because its power had merged with the land of Liyue, its strength hadn't fully recovered, so it still looked like a small creature.
"There's a murderous aura, though very faint..."
Guoba thought to itself, quickly identifying the source of the aura.
It was a human, one who seemed somewhat powerful.
He was holding a harpoon...
Wait, why is he holding a harpoon in the forest?
For a moment, Guoba fell into deep thought, mimicking Zhongli by stroking its chin.
At this moment, Tang San was unaware that his presence had been discovered. Instead, he looked with interest at the girl and the "bear."
The girl was human, and as a level 97 Super Douluo, Tang San was certain of that.
The earthy-yellow "little bear" didn't have the aura of a spirit beast, meaning it wasn't one.
"Could it be the girl's spirit?"
Out-of-body spirits weren't uncommon in this world. Luo Sanpao was one such example.
Yu Xiaogang was Tang San's former teacher, and he was very familiar with Luo Sanpao.
Tang San glanced at the girl, then at Guoba, and finally at the barbecue stand.
The smell was indeed very pleasant, if only there were more Sichuan peppercorns.
Looking at the roasted pig on the stand, Tang San hesitated.
Even if he devoured these two little creatures, it wouldn't be of much use to him now. If he could capture them and have them cook for him...
Thinking this, Tang San shook his head. After thousands of years of torment, even with the protection of the Asura God's power, he had lost some of the desires that humans should have.
Taking a step forward, Tang San appeared in front of the girl and the "little bear," his face expressionless.
"Lu Lu!!"
Guoba's cry snapped the girl out of her focus on the barbecue, and she instinctively looked up...
She was startled!
Where did this guy come from?
"Ah..."
The girl exclaimed, then stood up.
The young man in front of her seemed normal, but the aura he exuded made her uncomfortable, and she instinctively took two steps back.
Seeing this, Guoba shielded the girl, looking at Tang San with confusion.
Why does this human have such hostility?
And there's a faint murderous aura...
"Who are you? What do you want?"
The girl placed one hand on her hip and pointed at Tang San with the other, angrily asking.
"Such a cute girl, absolutely adorable!"
Tang San gave a sinister smile, his eyes turning red...
But then, as if remembering something, his eyes quickly returned to normal.
He hadn't completed the Sea God's Nine Trials yet. He couldn't let the Sea God discover certain things, or all his efforts would be in vain!
"You... you..."
The girl pointed at Tang San. This guy gave her the vibe of a legendary pervert... especially with his slightly upturned lips and those disgusting eyes.
"Don't come any closer! Xiangling is very powerful!"
As a disciple of the adepti, Xiangling was indeed quite strong. Though sometimes she would be chased by "ingredients," she was the "Weapon King," capable of wielding any spear-type weapon with ease.
"Lu Lu..."
Guoba stepped forward, its voice filled with urgency.
It didn't want to harm humans, but if the other party intended to kill Xiangling, it wouldn't hold back!
"A bear spirit, and an out-of-body spirit at that. Very unique, but also very weak. What a pity."
Tang San glanced disdainfully at the Stove God before him.
Unfortunately, he didn't know that the "little bear" in front of him was actually a god!
Even the weakest god wasn't someone Tang San could handle right now!
The Vishaps are powerful, right?
Especially the Geo Vishaps. Yet when it encountered Guoba, it couldn't even break through Guoba's defense... and ended up fainting from its own attack.
Seeing the "little bear" shielding Xiangling, Tang San looked at the Sea God's Trident in his hand, and a bold idea formed in his dark mind!
Tang San believed that Guoba was Xiangling's spirit.
What if he crushed this little bear right in front of Xiangling...
"Heh heh heh~"
Tang San laughed sinisterly, tilting the trident slightly toward Guoba before releasing it.
In his hands, the Sea God's Trident weighed only 108 pounds, but when others touched it, it weighed 108, 000 pounds!
Its sheer weight alone could crush weaker beings. Even a newly titled Douluo could die from the trident's weight if they weren't careful.
Xiangling and Guoba looked at this scene, confused. What was this bad guy trying to do?
What was this spirit?
Facing the falling trident, Xiangling and Guoba didn't panic. It was just a harpoon, after all.
Guoba reached out and effortlessly caught the "harpoon," then mimicked Xiangling's movements, twirling it a couple of times with great force.
"???"
Smiles don't disappear; they just transfer.
The smile on Tang San's face transferred to Guoba and Xiangling, but it came with the question marks on their faces.
His mouth slightly agape, Tang San's eyes widened in disbelief.
This... this Sea God's Trident weighed 108, 000 pounds!
The little bear not only picked it up effortlessly but could also perform "spear techniques"!
Tang San's expression changed drastically, and he no longer remained calm. He quickly retreated, covering ten meters in a single step!
"Whoever you are, you're already marked for death!"
Tang San felt deceived!
They had tricked him into giving up the Sea God's Trident!
A bear that could effortlessly wield a 108, 000-pound trident, how could it be an ordinary bear?
After putting some distance between them, Tang San pondered how to reclaim the Sea God's Trident. After all, it was the Sea God's exclusive divine weapon!
Without the Sea God's Trident, he couldn't perform the Sea God's Thirteen Forms.
"Huh... is this guy sick or something?"
Xiangling, seeing Tang San retreat in panic, scratched her head in confusion. She looked at the "harpoon" in Guoba's hand, then at Tang San in the distance.
"This guy is actually quite nice. He knew I didn't have a weapon and gave me one. I wonder how good it is."
Tang San: "..."
There's something I really want to say!
Xiangling took the "harpoon" from Guoba and instantly refined it!