The Three Gods' Eighth Trial

Time turned back to half a day ago.

After Bibi Dong left Shangguan Li's home, she headed straight for Heaven Dou City. However, Bibi Dong did not leave directly as Shangguan Li expected; instead, she stayed in Heaven Dou City, intent on finding Tang San.

This stay lasted three days, and three days later, just as Tang San entered Heaven Dou City, he was discovered by Bibi Dong. At the same time, Tang San also spotted Bibi Dong, though he did not know who she was.

Yet at this moment, two entirely different voices rang out in their minds, delivering the exact same words. "Shangguan Li's weakness has been confirmed to be her grandfather, Shangguan Lin, who is merely an ordinary peasant. Bibi Dong (Tang San) must seize Shangguan Li's weakness as quickly as possible. Understood?"

This matter filled both Tang San and Bibi Dong with deep aversion. Shangguan Lin was merely an ordinary resident of the Douluo Continent with no Soul Power at all, and as noble Soul Masters, they were actually being asked to target someone devoid of Soul Power.

"Upon completion, one of your trials will be waived."

This incentive spurred both Tang San and Bibi Dong-who had just been harboring reluctance-into action, while Shangguan Lin, active in the forest, remained entirely unaware of the danger he was about to face.

Even though he knew he was about to kill someone of great importance to Shangguan Li, Tang San spoke to Ning Rongrong with a calm demeanor.

"Rongrong, I'm going to rest for the next couple of days. In a couple of days, I'll accompany you to the City of Metal, alright?"

"Of course. I have time whenever, Third Brother. You should get some good rest." Watching the weary look in Tang San's eyes, Ning Rongrong's face filled with deep heartache.

After absorbing a soul ring, shouldn't one feel full of energy? Why would you feel tired? Clearly, you don't want to stay with me anymore. And what was that about loving me? It's completely obvious you just have your eyes on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind me.

While Tang San was still entangled with Ning Rongrong, Bibi Dong had already arrived at the outskirts of the Sunset Forest, intent on resolving Shangguan Lin in one fell swoop.

Initially, Bibi Dong wanted to grant Shangguan Lin a painless departure, but her calculations proved wrong. This old man looked kindhearted, and his actions were so gentle that Shangguan Lin awakened a sense of pity within Bibi Dong.

Bibi Dong began to wish that Shangguan Lin would never know she was the one who killed him. Therefore, she used the Demonic Spider Summoning skill of the Death Web Spider Emperor, allowing a demonic spider to accidentally bite Shangguan Lin. This way, it would not be a direct attack from Bibi Dong herself, and the protective barrier set up by Shangguan Li would sense no malice and thus fail to manifest.

The moment Shangguan Lin was bitten, Bibi Dong had already deemed him a dead man, so she left without a shred of lingering attachment, causing her to miss Tang San, who arrived shortly afterward.

Unlike Bibi Dong, Tang San did not resort to a direct sneak attack. To ensure he successfully eliminated his target, Tang San even invoked his rare Asura Divine Power.

Normally, Tang San had no intention of using divine power, but prompted by Wuxie's warning that Shangguan Lin might possess some form of defense, he realized that failing to kill him in a single strike could mean losing his only chance. Furthermore, Tang San would never again get the opportunity to skip a trial.

Thus, without the slightest hesitation, Tang San channeled Asura Divine Power into his Eight Spider Lances external soul bone, piercing straight through Shangguan Lin's chest in a single blow.

Respected elder, although there is no grievance or enmity between us, who made you an obstacle to my goal of becoming a god? Please do not hold a grudge against me.

Tang San's words were naturally heard by Shangguan Lin. Although he lacked grand insights, he had indeed heard of the existence of gods. Moreover, while Shangguan Li was a divine inheritor, provoking a future god could make future interpersonal relations difficult to handle.

This was the reason Shangguan Lin did not utter the truth even unto death.

Yet after Shangguan Lin died, Shangguan Li became utterly unresponsive to reason and shut herself behind closed doors.

Although the few people outside the door all knew Shangguan Li's life was not in danger, they were still terribly worried. What would happen if she couldn't walk out of this grief?

Little Pear's eyes were somewhat red and swollen. "I believe in Big Sister. She will definitely walk out of this pain. Besides, her state of mind right now isn't all that terrible."

Just as Little Pear had said, although Shangguan Li was deeply sorrowful, she had also gained a sense of enlightenment from the experience.

Her most important family member was gone. Although she felt an overwhelming wave of negative emotions, pushing through those negative emotions would grant her even greater comprehension.

Grandfather is dead. I have already become so strong, so why wasn't I able to protect Grandfather? I am still not strong enough. But it doesn't matter; I can still avenge Grandfather. Rest assured, Grandfather, I will surely kill the two people who harmed you and let you rest in peace.

At this moment, Electrolux could no longer stand by. Child, stop grieving like this. Your grandfather passed away peacefully; you must not do things that would worry him.

"Teacher, I know, but those two people harmed my grandfather, and I must avenge him."

"I understand your desire for revenge, but please promise me this: seek vengeance only against those two, and do not drag anyone else into it. Still, it is rather strange. They had no grievances or enmity with Shangguan Lin, so why did they come to kill him?"

That's right. Only then did Shangguan Li begin to feel suspicious. Bibi Dong and Tang San had never even laid eyes on Shangguan Lin, so why would they suddenly want to kill him?

At this point, a terrifying thought arose in Shangguan Li's mind. Could it be that Wuxie from the Divine Realm wanted to find her weakness and thus discovered Shangguan Lin? And the time Wuxie discovered Shangguan Lin happened to coincide with when Bibi Dong entered this villa.

Could it be that I am the one who killed Grandfather?

Even though she knew this possibility was extremely high, Shangguan Li still couldn't help but deny it, because the more she thought about it, the more logical it seemed.

Why did two unrelated people like Bibi Dong and Tang San suddenly manage to kill Shangguan Lin? It was because Wuxie had granted the two of them priceless benefits, and the condition for receiving those benefits was to kill Shangguan Lin.

However, the very thing Shangguan Li thought of had occurred to Shaohua as well. It's over. I am the one who killed Grandpa Shangguan. How can I possibly face A'Li?

"Ah'Hua, what is going on here?" Hearing such a nonsensical remark, Ya Li couldn't help asking.

Shaohua explained his thoughts to the three people inside the house, and the conclusion was terrifyingly plausible. What if A'Li is thinking the exact same thing?

Indeed, what if Shangguan Li walked herself into a dead end? That would be disastrous.

Because of this, it led to the scene where the remaining four people in the villa all gathered at Shangguan Li's doorstep.

Little Pear's words reminded Shaohua. "Is that true? Has Shangguan Li truly not fallen into hatred and self-blame?"

Shangguan Li was Shaohua's rare and cherished close friend. Although their souls had different personalities-one male, one female-they shared a common language, common experiences, and common hobbies.

Precisely because their bond was so deep, Shaohua did not want to see Shangguan Li stray onto a disastrous path, and felt all the more self-reproach. If he hadn't become involved with Wuxie, Grandpa Shangguan would never have lost his life over it.

During the half year that the few people outside the door were still arguing, suddenly one day, three rays of purple, green, and gold light shone down from the sky, striking Shangguan Li's room. The Eighth Trial of the Three Gods that had plagued Shangguan Li for five or six years was finally passed.

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