Tang San, head held high and chest puffed out, followed Tang Lan proudly into the Star Dou Forest.
There, waiting for them, were four immensely powerful soul beasts.
The sheer pressure radiating from these beasts made Tang San feel as if a hand were wrapped around his throat—
His face flushed red instantly!
But it wasn't from fear—it was from excitement!
Big Bro's "surprise"… was a 100,000-year soul beast?!
A sacrifice?
No—
Tang San was only Rank 32—he hadn't even reached a bottleneck yet.
Even if a 100,000-year soul beast wanted to sacrifice itself to him, he wouldn't be able to absorb it.
But there was one method that bypassed all limitations—
Blood Sacrifice.
A process that ignored all restrictions—level, body, attributes—
And forcefully infused 100,000 years of cultivation, a soul ring, and a soul bone into the recipient!
Tang San's body trembled with anticipation!
If he could get even one100,000-year Blood Sacrifice, his foundation would undergo a legendary transformation!
Slow cultivation speed?
Weak combat ability?
All solved instantly!
As for how Big Bro convinced these soul beasts to offer themselves as Blood Sacrifices?
That wasn't Tang San's problem!
Big Bro loved him—he would definitely make it happen!
The others had also begun to realize what was happening.
But unlike Tang San, they remained skeptical.
—Not doubting Tang Lan, but doubting themselves.
Why would a fierce beast willingly offer itself to them?
Dai Mubai, in particular, looked regretful.
He had already obtained a soul spirit, and while his spiritual world still had room, there was no way he could house a 100,000-year soul beast.
—Not even through Blood Sacrifice.
Blood Sacrifice was guaranteed to succeed, but…
The Soul Spirit Contract wouldn't work.
If the soul beast couldn't become a soul spirit, why would it offer itself up?
Oscar sighed—his situation was the same.
But he quickly adjusted his mindset.
He didn't have a fierce beast soul spirit, but he had a 100,000-year skull soul bone!
Not to mention—
His Replication Mirror Intestine from the Mirror Beast gave him unlimited potential.
Even a 100,000-year Blood Sacrifice couldn't compare!
"It looks like everyone already figured it out."
Tang Lan grinned.
"But let's go through the proper process anyway."
"I'll introduce you to them."
"104,500 years – Titan Giant Ape – Er Ming."
"115,470 years – Sky Azure Bull Python – Da Ming."
"389,800 years – Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion – Ice Empress."
"And lastly… 692,000 years – Ice Snow Maiden – Snow Empress."
"I've already discussed things with them."
"They are willing to choose one person with godhood potential and offer themselves as a Blood Sacrifice to become their soul spirit."
"But who earns this incredible opportunity…"
"…will depend on you."
"You'll each introduce yourselves one by one."
As soon as Tang Lan finished speaking—
Tang San couldn't wait.
He immediately stepped forward, locking his gaze onto Er Ming, about to speak—
But—
"Da Ming? Er Ming?"
A familiar voice cut in ahead of him—
Xiao Wu.
She stared at them in shock.
"You're offering yourselves as a Blood Sacrifice? Why?!"
Er Ming scratched his head, unsure how to explain.
Da Ming, however, spoke frankly.
"Xiao Wu Jie, it's for eternal life."
"Soul beasts cannot become gods—that is an absolute law."
"But now, with the emergence of the Soul Spirit Equal Contract, we finally have a chance at eternal life."
"Instead of struggling to survive each time we reach a 100,000-year breakthrough, with no path forward—"
"We can choose a human with godhood potential, offer ourselves as a Blood Sacrifice, and if they become a god, we can ascend with them into the God Realm."
"A win-win deal."
The logic was sound.
The motivation was pure.
Xiao Wu, hearing this for the first time, stood there stunned.
Wait…
This was an option?!
Not only that—
As a Soul Spirit, Da Ming and Er Ming would be able to materialize freely, walking in human society without fear.
Huh…
That actually sounded… kinda good?
Xiao Wu blinked, momentarily at a loss for words.
At that moment, Dai Mubai spoke up.
"I'm withdrawing from the selection."
Dai Mubai sighed.
"My spiritual world probably won't be able to house a 100,000-year soul spirit, even when I reach Titled Douluo… Better not get involved."
The others looked at him in shock.
To give up such a monumental opportunity?!
"I'm out too," Oscar added.
"As a food-type soul master, my spiritual world is already cramped with Mirror Beast—a second soul spirit is unlikely."
Wait, wait, wait—
This was a 100,000-year soul ring, a 100,000-year soul bone, and a Blood Sacrifice package deal!
The T0, T1, and T3 rankings of a soul master's ultimate dreams!
And they were just giving it up?!
"I'll pass too," Ning Rongrong sighed.
"Even though my Martial Soul evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda…"
"My Martial Soul's nature means that no matter how high the soul ring's age, my buffs and boosts will always stay the same."
"Even if I took a Blood Sacrifice, the only benefits would be slightly enhanced physique and faster cultivation."
"This opportunity is too valuable—it should go to someone else."
Holy shit.
Were they all this selfless?!
Meanwhile, Ice Empress stood there, listening to Tang San's heavy breathing—
His eyes burning with greed, practically drooling at them.
Her pincers twitched in disgust.
Finally, she turned to Tang Lan and asked—
"Can I kill this little punk?"
At first, the four soul beasts had been somewhat reluctant.
But now, they were seriously doubting themselves—
Since when did we become so… undesirable?
One after another, the humans were turning them down?!
But…
It wasn't over yet!
Shui Bing'er spoke up next—
"I already have the Titan Snow Demon King, so I won't be participating."
That single sentence contained a massive bombshell.
Wait—
So, Tang Lan hadn't just "negotiated" with four fierce beasts…
He had a fifth one too?!
A Blood Sacrifice was already considered far beyond a normal soul beast sacrifice—
And this guy was handing them out like a wholesale dealer?!
Ning Rongrong and the others stared at Tang Lan in awe.
This was… insane!
Seeing that her older sister had given up the chance,
Shui Yue'er quickly followed suit—
"I don't have the potential to become a god, so I won't waste the four seniors' time either—I withdraw as well."
And so…
Out of eight people—five had given up.
A once-in-a-lifetime divine opportunity of soul beasts willingly offering themselves as Blood Sacrifices—
And they had rejected it?!
Da Ming and Er Ming were having a serious existential crisis.
At the same time,
They now understood why Tang Lan had insisted they choose again.
—This team was truly exceptional.
That left only three candidates:
Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing.
Tang San, beyond ecstatic, could barely contain himself.
Even if we each get one, there's still one left over!
This is it!
No problem at all!
Today, he would—
Change his fate against the heavens!!!
Tang San's grin stretched so wide it looked like it might reach the sky.
Stepping forward confidently, he spoke with unwavering self-assurance—
"I am Tang San—Tang Lan's one and only blood-related younger brother!"
…
That was it.
His entire introduction boiled down to:
I have connections.
Talent?
Effort?
Abilities?
None of that mattered.
Tang San firmly believed that these words would be the magic phrase—
That one of the four fierce beasts would immediately bow down and swear loyalty.
But…
He held his pose for thirty full seconds…
And there was absolutely no reaction.
He cracked open one eye—
Only to meet Ice Empress' blank, deadpan stare…
The kind of look you give to a certified moron.
Tang San's brain heated up instantly, and he glared back at her!
Ha!
Just a soul beast that my Big Bro has completely under control—how dare you mock me?!
Ice Empress expressionlessly looked away.
Tang San grinned smugly.
That's right—fear me.
At that moment, Ice Empress casually turned to Tang Lan and asked—
"Can I beat this little punk up?"
"I promise I won't kill him."
Tang Lan: _
Tang San: (●—●)
…Huh?
What did she just say?
How dare she…
"Whoa, whoa, calm down, Ice Empress."
Tang Lan quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation.
Then, he turned to Tang San—
And sighed deeply.
You really outdid yourself this time, didn't you?
(End of Chapter)