"Xiao San, now that you have gained great power, you must not forget your true heart. Never lose yourself."
Tang Chen frowned as he spoke with heartfelt gravity.
He could tell that Tang San's condition was strange. The Slaughter Soul had a profound influence on him.
Whenever Tang San unleashed the desires in his heart, the Slaughter Soul would quietly emerge. If this continued, Tang Chen truly feared that Tang San would lose control of his body.
"Ancestor, I will engrave your words upon my heart."
He humbly lowered his head.
Yet Tang Chen failed to notice the flash of cunning in Tang San's lowered eyes.
"As long as you remember. After all, you must walk the rest of this road alone."
"Ancestor, what do you mean?"
Tang San abruptly raised his head, his eyes filled with shock.
"You have already completed the first seven trials, and with my help, they went smoothly. But the next two trials are crucial, and both are closely tied to me."
After a pause, Tang Chen continued, "Even if I don't explain, I imagine you already know what the remaining tasks entail?"
Tang San froze briefly, then nodded. "The eighth trial requires a divine artifact to recognize its master, but the Asura God Sword has been lost..."
Tang Chen nodded slightly. "The Clear Sky Hammer is now only a little short of transforming into a divine artifact.
"As for the ninth trial, you must completely refine the Nine-Headed Dark Gold Bat King. His soul and mine have long since become intertwined. As long as I choose to sacrifice myself to you, you will have effectively completed the final trial.
"So these two trials can be carried out together."
"But Ancestor, you will pay for this with your life!"
After hearing Tang San's words, Tang