Chapter 364: Yang Potian's Determination
Upon hearing Shura God's words, Yang Potian felt a surge of surprise and confusion. "Lord Shura, can the gods of the Divine Realm truly interfere with Douluo Continent's affairs? Especially when it involves my actions against the soul beast clan?"
Shura God's expression softened with a rare trace of hesitation. After a moment, he finally spoke, "The Divine Realm is more complex than you realize, not a perfect paradise nor without conflict. Your stance on the soul beasts is excessively extreme. Up to now, you've slain numerous hundred-thousand-year soul beasts—far more than the total fallen in the past century."
Hearing this, Yang Potian felt a pang of realization. "Is it because of my stance toward the soul beasts that I am unable to inherit the Shura God's position?"
Shura God shook his head. "That is merely one aspect. The Divine Realm would permit you to ascend, even to inherit my position. But your strength surpasses others to such a degree that, should you inherit Shura God's power now, you could unleash widespread slaughter on the soul beasts, provoking forces that must not be disturbed. Such actions could lead to grave danger for the Divine Realm."
Yang Potian's face hardened in anger. "Lord Shura, I have only sought strength to protect my family and preemptively remove any potential threats. Is that truly wrong? Must I wait until my family is slaughtered by the soul beasts before I am allowed to fight back?"
Shura God's countenance grew stern. "Are you truly unable to wait for even six months? With your talent and strength, you could complete the Sixth Trial in mere months. As for the Seventh, Eighth, and even the Ninth Trials, they would pose little difficulty for you."
Yang Potian hesitated before speaking. "Lord Shura, someone from the Divine Realm is clearly backing Tang San. Given his power and talent, he could ascend to godhood soon—and he would undoubtedly support the soul beasts."
"I can endure any hardship, but I cannot bear my family and friends suffering pain and injury. To eliminate all threats before they can strike, I will stop at nothing."
"With Tang San's extreme nature, and the support of the soul beasts, a war between humans and soul beasts is inevitable. It may come even sooner than I imagine."
After a long silence, Shura God finally responded, "Then go. Do what you need to."
Yang Potian stood and bowed deeply before leaving the Shura Temple with the Shura Demon Sword in hand. As he watched Yang Potian's departure, Shura God sighed. "My successor, you do not truly understand the strength of the soul beast clan. Even with my power, it would be as illusory as a fleeting dream."
Outside the Shura Temple, Yang Potian exhaled deeply. The Divine Realm was too distant, too removed to understand human suffering.
A line of thought came to mind: "Heaven and earth are unfeeling, treating all as mere straw dogs." The Divine Realm gods epitomized this philosophy, overlooking even apocalyptic battles or the ravages of dark soul masters if they did not disrupt the Divine Realm's schemes.
Leaving the Road to Slaughter, Yang Potian unfurled his wings and took to the skies, heading swiftly toward the ocean. He could delay his ascension no longer.
Meanwhile, deep in the Star Dou Forest, Tang San reunited with Xiao Wu and the other Shrek members at its core.
Tang San's appearance had changed; his body exuded a sinister black aura, his face serene but his eyes darker and more enigmatic, like bottomless pits. Only when he looked at Xiao Wu did a glimmer of humanity return, otherwise, his gaze seemed as cold as a vicious beast's.
Xiao Wu greeted him warmly, deeply concerned by his injuries from the battle at Skyward Academy. Though Di Tian had brought him back and Bi Ji had healed him, the lingering injuries required him to draw on vast amounts of energy from soul beasts to restore his body.
Gathering his friends around him, Tang San discussed their next steps. With the entire Douluo Continent pursuing them, avenging the Clear Sky Clan seemed nearly impossible.
Tang San's expression darkened. "Xiao Wu, Mubai, I underestimated Skyward Academy and Yang Potian's strength. I won't make that mistake again."
"Right now, we shouldn't provoke more enemies. Skyward Academy can wait. Our focus is Wuhun Empire, specifically the Wuhun Hall that caused my parents' deaths and the fall of the Clear Sky Clan. They owe me a blood debt."
Dai Mubai clenched his fists, sharing in Tang San's wrath. Once the proud prince of Star Luo Empire, he was now a wanderer, a prince without a country. The rest of the Shrek team stood in silent agreement. Having fled to Sea God Island with Tang San, the remnants of the Power Clan and Speed Clan had little choice but to follow him.
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San, her expression filled with worry. "Third Brother, though your power has reached level ninety-eight, maybe even strong enough to contend with a level ninety-nine Titled Douluo, the Wuhun Empire won't be easy to defeat. They have over ten Titled Douluo and two Supreme Douluo."
Tang San nodded. "On my own, I may not be able to destroy the Wuhun Empire. But with the strength of the Star Dou Forest on our side, we could achieve it."
After Di Tian and Bear Lord had saved Tang San, both had been gravely injured. For the first time, even the near-invincible Di Tian had fallen to Yang Potian, deepening Tang San's wariness.
Di Tian had described Yang Potian's abilities in detail, advising Tang San to abandon his plans against Skyward Academy—at least for now. With the Shura Demon Sword in his hands, Yang Potian could single-handedly mow down the Star Dou Forest's strongest beasts.
Tang San turned to Xiao Wu. "Xiao Wu, have you heard of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion?"
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