Contract Three
Tang San shook his head, his tone firm. "Uncle, I don't want to go back yet. There are still many things I want to do that I haven't finished."
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao, who was standing to the side, showed a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
Tang Xiao remained silent for a moment, then sighed helplessly.
He nodded, offering no further advice, only saying, "Then be careful. No matter what, the gates of the Clear Sky Sect will always be open for you."
Tang San bowed slightly. "Thank you, Uncle."
"Although you don't want to return to the Clear Sky Sect for now, your Clear Sky Hammer cannot be neglected." Tang Hao's tone was serious. "Within a year, you must master the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer and the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes."
Tang San nodded; this time, he did not refuse.
The Clear Sky Hammer is an important part of his strength, and his plan includes focusing on cultivating the Clear Sky Hammer during his upcoming seclusion.
Tang Hao's request was exactly in line with his own plan.
"Of course, the use of the Clear Sky Hammer will be the focus of my training from now on."
"Once you've mastered the hammer technique, I suggest you go somewhere to gain experience."
Tang Hao nodded, then continued, "That place is called the Slaughter City. Only those who can survive there can become true powerhouses."
Tang San frowned slightly.
The Slaughter City, that is the place where the Asura God inherited his legacy, a place where only slaughter and death exist.
My great -Tang Chen, was trapped in the Slaughter City.
That place is indeed a training ground for the strong.
But Tang San hesitated now.
Not for any other reason than the third contract.
The moment Shrek Team won the championship, the second contract in his mind dissipated, and the contents of the third contract surfaced.
[Contract Three: Obtain the Divine Examination of a deity's inheritance.]
On the night of their victory, Tang San was stunned for a long time when he saw the contract.
This is the most comfortable of the three contracts. He doesn't have to face those disgusting people and things, because becoming a god is what he wanted to achieve anyway.
Now Tang San understands that these three contracts are entirely based on Tang San's growth path in the original story.
He became Yu Xiaogang's apprentice, Shrek Academy to participate in the Soul Master Tournament, and then obtained Godhood Inheritance.
Although the system that disappeared is no longer there, the contract it left behind still pushes him to follow the original story's trajectory.
But as for Tang San now... let's not talk about it.
Tang San had a clear blueprint in his mind regarding the Godhood Inheritance.
Although gods are legendary beings on this continent, most people only regard them as beliefs or myths.
But Tang San knew that gods truly existed.
There are three known sites on this continent where deities have been passed down.
The Angel God of the Worship Hall, the Asura God of the Slaughter City, and the Sea God of the Sea God Island.
There's also Bibi Dong's Rakshasa God.
Her Divine Examination was rather unique; there were no offerings or anything like that, only a Rakshasa Secret Realm, where she was chosen by divine will.
But Tang San knew that the number of divine positions in the Divine Realm was far more than these.
There are five God of Light- king level positions, as well as many First-Level God, Second-Level God, and Third-Level Gods, and even more ordinary priests.
Although the Divine Realm has not been as glorious as it was in ancient times since the Dragon God War, the number of divine positions is still considerable.
If it's just to fulfill the contract, Tang San could go find Qian Renxue now, obtain the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and then head to Sea God Island.
With his talent and strength, the chances of obtaining the Sea God’s Nine Trials are not very high, but they are basically a certainty.
Once the Sea God’s Nine Trials begin, the contract is complete, and you will be free.
But the problem is, I'm not alone anymore.
Tang San's gaze swept over Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling, and Shui Bing'er one by one.
They stood by the campfire, four girls, four different temperaments, four stunningly beautiful faces.
How could Tang San abandon his four wives, who had sworn to follow him to the death, and let them grow old alone in the Douluo Continent?
Tang San vowed in his heart that even if he became a god, he would not let any of them be missing.
First-Level God can only bring one family member to the Divine Realm; this is the rule of the Divine Realm.
But one isn't enough! I need four.
This is also the biggest challenge Tang San faces, and it's something he brought upon himself.
Although finding the deity was difficult, Tang San was not deterred by the challenge.
Tang San knew that as long as his talent was strong enough, even gods might take the initiative to seek him out.
Qian Renxue has Angel God, so there's nothing to worry about.
Shui Bing'er is very suitable for the Sea God.
Her Martial Soul, "Ice Phoenix," is also known as "Condensed Water Flying Luan."
Simply put, "Condensed Water Flying Luan" is the specific scientific and official name, while "Ice Phoenix" is a general description.
The Ice Phoenix Martial Soul has a natural affinity with the Sea God's water attribute.
I'll find some more resources to help her improve; with her talent and temperament, she's more than capable of withstanding the Sea God’s Nine Trials.
We can give it a try then; Tang San has a lot of confidence in Shui Bing'er.
The remaining members, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and I, will need to each find our Godhood Inheritance.
The most troublesome thing is Xiao Wu's identity as Soul Beast. She cannot obtain a godhood. In the original story, the Asura God cheated by making Xiao Wu make the scabbard of the Asura Demon Sword, which was purely a way to get by.
Speaking of the Asura God, let's return to Tang Hao's earlier suggestion to go to the Slaughter City for training.
Tang San had considered the Asura God.
But in this life, Tang San is unsure whether the Asura God will still favor him.
He recalled the mysterious force that had taken Zhang San away from the chaos.
That power was strong and mysterious.
Tang San felt that it was very likely the work of a god-level powerhouse, and most likely the Asura God.
The Asura God governs the rules of the Douluo Continent plane.
Only he had the ability to intervene at that moment, take away Zhang San's soul, and find him a new body to be reborn in.
If the Asura God has his eye on Zhang San, given Asura God unscrupulous nature, wouldn't going to the Slaughter City be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?
The Slaughter City is the place where the Asura God inherited his legacy; he could easily manipulate the King of Slaughter to target him.
I might be trapped in a place Slaughter City, or even be wiped out.
Although these were all just his guesses, Tang San didn't dare to take the risk. Therefore, Tang San didn't want to go to the Slaughter City.
He has essentially ruled out the path of the Asura God.
In the future, Xiao Wu will only be able to enter the Divine Realm through her family's privileges; that will be her last resort.
Tang San knew that there must be other divine positions in this world.
He planned to quickly increase his strength, then travel the continent to find a suitable divine position for himself and his companions.
Given his understanding of divine lineage, finding the place where Godhood Inheritance was not impossible.
Of course, Tang San only gave himself a maximum of five years.
If they haven't found them after five years, then he will take them to Sea God Island.
Even if they cannot directly inherit the Godhood Inheritance, the trials on Sea God Island will allow them to rapidly improve their strength.
As long as their strength increases, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and themselves may be chosen by the gods and have their inheritances bestowed upon them.
Aren't characters like Dai Mubai and Oscar from the original novel just like that?
Time is limited, and without an absolute generational advantage in strength, it would be impossible to stop the rising Zhang San and Bibi Dong.
This combination of two powerful individuals must be under immense pressure.
Having thought this through, Tang San had already made his decision.
He raised his head, looked at Tang Hao, and said calmly but firmly, "I have no intention of going to the Slaughter City."
Upon hearing this, Tang Hao frowned, a hint of displeasure and incomprehension flashing in his eyes.
His voice rose several octaves, carrying a father's characteristic exasperation and disappointment. "Why? Xiao San, the Slaughter City is the best training ground. I was there..."
Tang San interrupted Tang Hao: "I have my own plans. Slaughter City is not suitable for me. I won't go."
His tone remained calm, but with an added air of unwavering determination.