But right now, the only useless wretch here was Yun Ming. Seeing that the eighth lightning dragon had also taken shape, he had little time left to think.
Interfering with the heavenly tribulation would make it even more terrifying. Who knew how many times its power would multiply? Even if he resisted with all his strength, he probably would not withstand it. He would only be dragged into it, and both of them would be struck dead together.
"Damn it, if someone here possessed strength like his right now, how could they possibly fear this paltry heavenly tribulation?"
Wait!
At this critical moment, that thought he had just had flashed through Tang Hao's mind. Then his cunning brain sprang into action, and a wild, audacious idea exploded in his heart.
He was the Plane Master and could not interfere, but what if he temporarily was not?
If he possessed a powerful human, took control of their body, and poured all the strength he had accumulated throughout his life into it, he could probably reach the divine level in an instant.
Then he would have the confidence to stand against this heavenly tribulation.
As long as he was not the Plane Master, interfering with the heavenly tribulation would only increase its power a tiny bit.
And as the Plane Master, even if he reincarnated as a human, even if he could no longer exercise most of the Plane Master's authority, he was still a god himself.
He had his powerful Martial Soul, the Clear Sky Hammer, as well as the support of the entire plane. He was essentially invincible on the Douluo Continent.
Even if becoming human weakened him considerably, he would still be far stronger than those gods suppressed by the Douluo Continent's rules. He was certain that on the Douluo Continent, even the strongest First-Level Gods could not get the better of him.
This heavenly tribulation was terrifying, but it had only been designed for those below the divine level. This was not a god's tribulation. Even if it had mutated, it was still within a god's ability to control.
Temporarily relinquishing his identity as the Plane Master was risky, but would he not simply need to leave the other person's body once everything was over?
Afterward, he could become the Plane Master again, and everything should be fine.
He would also be able to save his wife, and their ten-thousand-year plan could continue.
With his power of the plane, he would soon be able to nurse his wife back to health.
The plan was a go!
Why had he not thought of this method before?
Truly, those caught in the game could not see it clearly. He had been the Plane Master for so long that he had forgotten he used to be human.
There were two ready-made candidates here right now: Chen Xinjie, a Quasi-God, and Yun Ming, also a Quasi-God.
By rights, he should choose the stronger Chen Xinjie rather than Yun Ming.
But the Sea God's bloodline flowed through Chen Xinjie's veins. If he really counted the generations, Chen Xinjie was a descendant of his son's descendants.
If he possessed Chen Xinjie and turned their seniority upside down, would that not make him his own son's grandson?
No, no. A father could not stand a head below his son, even temporarily.
That left only Yun Ming available.
He was a little weak, but he had still cultivated his way to the Quasi-God level through his own efforts. He had even opened a different path, condensing a demigod position through the power of faith.
If he possessed Yun Ming's body, perhaps he could evolve that demigod position into a true divine position. With two gods in one body, handling this heavenly tribulation should be as easy as reaching out and taking hold of it.
Only three heavenly strikes remained. He refused to believe he could not withstand them.
Then Yun Ming it was.
Damn it. Tang Hao was now filled with self-reproach.
If he had thought of this method sooner, Ah Yin would not have suffered such torture or had so much of her essence destroyed.
How many people would he have to kill to make up for this loss?
There were hardly any soul beasts left on the Douluo Continent now, so naturally, the things that would replenish his energy were humans. They could not be Soul Masters with low cultivation, either. They had to possess powerful cultivation, or they would not have much soul power essence.
This time, he had suffered losses all the way to his grandmother's doorstep.
Amid his anger, Tang Hao hesitated no longer and moved at once.
He used the power of the plane to move Chen Xinjie outside the heavenly tribulation's range. Since he had no use for him now, he would let him go for the time being.
The Sea God Inheritance should not end here. This pawn would be useful if kept.
While the eighth lightning dragon was still gathering, Tang Hao immediately appeared before Yun Ming.
Yun Ming was already on the verge of death. Seeing Tang Hao take the initiative to send Chen Xinjie out, he thought Tang Hao's conscience had awakened and that he was going to send him out as well. A glimmer of hope for survival flashed in his eyes.
"Senior, please send this junior out. I fear the coming heavenly strikes will grow even more terrifying. I have no strength to withstand them.
"I must organize Shrek's reconstruction in the future. My responsibilities are great. I cannot fall here."
Tang Hao did not respond, merely saying indifferently:
"Do you know who I am?"
Yun Ming shook his head.
"This junior does not know."
"I am Tang Hao, the Plane Master of the Douluo Continent, and the biological father of Sea God Tang San.
"My son played a part in Shrek Academy's establishment. As for the Sea God Pavilion, whose legacy has lasted twenty thousand years, my son founded it himself.
"In terms of our connection, you count as my junior."
As soon as Tang Hao said this, delighted surprise appeared on Yun Ming's face. So he was one of their own! Did that not mean everything was assured? He would not have to die here today.
He had given everything to Shrek Academy, working conscientiously and devoting himself to the utmost. Even when this heavenly tribulation had blasted Shrek down to its last remaining vestige, he had resisted with his life.
He had not failed Shrek Academy. He was worthy of the titles of Shrek Academy's headmaster and Sea God Pavilion Master. His conscience was clear. He believed that no ancestor would overlook his achievements or treat him harshly.
"So it is Senior Tang Hao. This junior was slow-witted and failed to recognize our ancestor.
"First, I ask that you show great mercy, Senior, and send this junior out."
"Of course, of course. You have been unwaveringly loyal to Shrek Academy. Naturally, I will send you out."
Tang Hao's tone was flat, seemingly gentle, yet in truth utterly cold.
He looked at Yun Ming as though looking at a dead man.
Yun Ming also felt there was something wrong with Tang Hao's gaze, but he did not give it much thought. After all, what crooked intentions could such a powerful being possibly have toward him?
This matter was already over.
Damn you, Di Tian. Once I get out, I'll kill every last one of you remaining soul beasts to vent the hatred in my heart.
Yun Ming's hatred for Di Tian was immense. He wished he could skin every soul beast and pull out their tendons.
But as he cursed the soul beasts while waiting for Tang Hao to send him out, the scene he imagined did not occur. Instead, he was immobilized where he stood, unable to move.
Tang Hao had sealed him completely, sealing all his cultivation.
His expression instantly changed in alarm, and he looked at Tang Hao in bewilderment.
"Senior, what are you doing?"
"What am I doing? You have worked conscientiously for Shrek Academy and remained unwaveringly loyal. Naturally, you cannot bear to see Shrek vanish like this. Then I shall lend you a hand and use your body to defend this last patch of pure land belonging to Shrek.
"Rest assured. I will certainly mobilize the power of the entire continent to help you rebuild Shrek. Consider it repayment."
As he spoke, Tang Hao let out a sinister cackle.
"I shall gladly accept your body."
With that!
He tore Yun Ming's soul straight out.
"Aaaah! You shameless bastard!"
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