"You, the heir chosen by My Lord, it is time to complete your Ninth Rakshasa Trial!"
Blood Fiend, handsome and sinister in his blood-red robes, appeared beside Tang San once again.
"Yes, the final moment has finally arrived!"
Tang San took a deep breath and gently clenched his fists, feeling the boundless energy surging within him. A satisfied smile spread across his face.
Having completed the Eighth Rakshasa Trial, his soul power had now reached level 99. Only the final step remained before he inherited the Rakshasa Godhood.
"Blood Fiend, the entrance to the Lost City is in the blood river on Hell Road, isn't it?"
Tang San looked at Blood Fiend and asked calmly.
"That's right. That Blood River may seem incredibly dangerous, but once you dive to its bottom, you'll find a dimensional space passage that leads into the Lost City!"
Blood Fiend explained with a smile.
"Then let's go. Those Evil Soul Masters outside and Tang Chen probably won't be able to buy us much time. I need to attain the Rakshasa Godhood as soon as possible."
Tang San looked into Blood Fiend's eyes and spoke calmly.
Blood Fiend nodded and followed Tang San toward the blood river on Hell Road.
The scarlet blood churned beneath the searing heat, sending up waves of thick, bloody stench.
Tang San stood at the edge of the blood river, determination on his face, then plunged into that sea of blood as though ready to face death.
Splash!!!
An enormous wave surged from afar and slammed into Tang San, throwing up sheets of bloody spray and engulfing him.
Tang San opened his eyes in the blood river and surveyed his surroundings.
There was nothing within the river but an endless expanse of blood.
Moreover, the seemingly scalding blood caused Tang San