Tang San's Rise!

"Do you want to become a god?"

Those words echoed endlessly in Tang San's mind. What first shocked him was that the blue giant statue holding a trident before him actually knew his name.

The second thing was the phrase "become a god."

He had only stepped onto the path of a Soul Master two years ago, yet he was suddenly being drawn into matters related to gods. Naturally, Tang San was extremely wary.

If not for the maturity he had gained from living two lives, he might not even have understood what "becoming a god" meant.

However, since this blue giant statue had forcibly dragged him into this damned place and released such terrifying pressure, even if it was not a god, its strength had to be close to that of one!

Could there really be such a good thing as pie falling from the sky on the Douluo Continent?

He had merely cultivated his Purple Demon Eyes atop the mountain as usual, yet he had gained the favor of a god?

Compared with such a fantasy, Tang San was more willing to believe this was some sort of scheme.

What if the blue giant statue claiming to be the Sea God said it wanted to help him become a god, only to set a trap for him behind the scenes?

At that thought, Tang San became even more vigilant and tested the waters. "Thank you for thinking highly of me, Lord Sea God, but compared to becoming a god, I would rather be a Soul Master and develop in a field I understand."

Looking down at Tang San, the Sea God realized that this boy was far too guarded and simply refused to believe him.

He could not be bothered to waste words any longer and directly released a trace of Sea God divine sense.

In an instant, pressure like a tsunami engulfed the entire spiritual world.

Tang San was immediately pinned down, unable to move a single muscle. He could not even circulate the Mysterious Heaven Technique.

If he refused to agree to become a god, he might be crushed to death on the spot!

Rather than die like this, he might as well agree first as a delaying tactic and make plans afterward!

After weighing it for a moment, Tang San's face turned pale as he said with difficulty, "Lord Sea God, I... am willing to become a god."

Hearing the answer he wanted, the Sea God smiled, and his ethereal voice rang out.

"A wise man submits to circumstances."

"Tang San, you are very clever. You also know how to weigh the pros and cons. Do you know why I insist on making you a god? Because I value your temperament and potential."

"I know you must think I have some ulterior motive. Otherwise, I would not simply give you a godhood for nothing."

"I cannot tell you the truth, but I can tell you clearly that I am indeed a god."

"A thousand years ago, I was a Soul Master just like you. Because I conquered the sea and earned the love of all creatures within it, I was able to attain the position of Sea God."

"You may ask your teacher, Yu Xiaogang. Though he is a mortal, he has heard something of the existence of gods."

The moment those words were spoken, all of Tang San's doubts vanished.

Not only did he know his name, but he also knew his teacher Yu Xiaogang. Combined with that vast and boundless spiritual energy, perhaps only a god could accomplish such things!

What surprised Tang San was that even the Sea God had apparently heard of his teacher Yu Xiaogang's reputation?

It seemed this teacher truly hid his depths well!

If gods were beings at a higher level than Soul Masters, then with an opportunity to become a god placed right before him, what was there left to hesitate over?

When he had acknowledged Xiao Wu as his younger sister a year ago, he had promised her that he would protect her forever!

And by becoming a god and obtaining power above everyone else, would he not be able to fulfill that promise?

"Greetings, Lord Sea God!"

After saying that, Tang San took three steps back, dropped to his knees, and kowtowed three times.

The Sea God smiled approvingly. "Silly child, you are the inheritor I have chosen. Why would you need to kneel and kowtow when greeting me? Get up quickly."

"But there is one thing I must remind you of. Although I intend to pass on my godhood, I cannot directly impart it to you."

"The Heart of the Sea that struck your forehead just now is called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in Mortal Realm terminology."

"The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud has merely acknowledged you as its master. You must personally travel to Sea God Island and undergo the trials before you can begin the Sea God's Nine Trials and inherit my godhood."

"Enough. I cannot say any more, or giving you too many hints would violate the God Realm's regulations."

"Tang San, I hope you can begin the Sea God's Nine Trials soon. Do not disappoint my painstaking intentions."

At that point, the Sea God's voice came to an abrupt stop, and the blue giant statue formed from his divine sense vanished into thin air.

Tang San's consciousness jolted, instantly returning to his physical body.

The words the Sea God had spoken earlier had transformed into imprinted information in a peculiar manner.

After comprehending that imprinted information, Tang San finally learned that the azure triangular object that had struck his forehead was called the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

It was a token of inheritance left in the Mortal Realm by the Sea God, equivalent to a top-tier soul tool, and it came with four exclusive abilities.

"To begin the Sea God's Nine Trials and become the Sea God's inheritor, I have to personally go to Sea God Island and undergo the trials?"

Tang San murmured to himself, a thoughtful gleam appearing in his eyes.

At eight years old, he had only been exposed to the profession of Soul Master for two years. He did not even know exactly what a Titled Douluo was, yet he was already about to encounter the realm of gods. He was completely bewildered.

"Does Teacher really know of the existence of gods?"

As he pondered, Tang San picked up the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud from the ground. He planned to return to the dormitory and ask Yu Xiaogang about it.

Suddenly, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud transformed into blue light and flew into Tang San's forehead, while a rippling divine aura spread outward.

At that very moment, a black shadow landed soundlessly behind Tang San.

The figure wore a gray robe and had a burly, unkempt build. It was none other than Tang Hao, the Clear Sky Douluo who had once been viciously beaten by Asura divine sense.

The divine aura produced when the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud fused with Tang San was as gentle as water, completely different from the divine killing intent Su Qi had possessed earlier.

Tang Hao vaguely sensed that his son Tang San had also gained a Deity's favor, which was why he appeared to get to the bottom of it.

"Who's there?" Tang San turned toward the figure behind him. His left hand was about to draw a hidden weapon from his belt soul tool for a sneak attack when he discovered that the person behind him was actually his father, Tang Hao.

"Dad, why are you here? Didn't you say you were going out to take care of something a year ago?"

Tang Hao did not directly answer Tang San's question. Instead, he asked, "Little San, what was that blue object that flew into your forehead just now?"

Tang San fell silent upon hearing this, hesitating over whether he should tell his father about the Sea God.

"I command you as your father to tell me the truth!" Tang Hao's voice carried an unyielding sternness.

Since he had already decided to go back and ask Yu Xiaogang, there was no harm in telling his father now.

After considering it for a moment, Tang San revealed everything about how the Sea God wanted him to inherit his godhood.

After hearing Tang San's account, excitement abruptly flashed in Tang Hao's clouded eyes, and emotions he had suppressed for a long time erupted at that moment.

Previously, Su Qi, a Deity inheritor, had joined Spirit Hall, leaving him utterly disheartened and convinced that he would never be able to take revenge against Spirit Hall in this lifetime.

Now that he had learned his son was also a Deity inheritor, the fire of vengeance in Tang Hao's heart was rekindled. To better assist his son in becoming a god, he decided to hide nothing more and confessed, "Little San, you are your father's pride."

"Since you possess the potential to become a god in the future and have the ability to take revenge on Spirit Hall, I will no longer keep it from you."

"I am actually the Clear Sky Douluo who once shook the continent, with the title Clear Sky!"

As his words fell, soul rings slowly rose one after another from beneath Tang Hao's feet.

Yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red.

Watching the nine soul rings revolve around Tang Hao's body, Tang San was completely stunned. His pupils widened involuntarily, his eyes filled with astonishment.

At the same time the nine soul rings appeared, a dark-red Clear Sky Hammer two meters long appeared in Tang Hao's hand. Icy killing intent spread outward, intimidating all in every direction!