If he wanted to quickly accumulate faith energy…
Would hosting a fan meeting be a good idea?
Just as he was contemplating—
Seeing the little girl receive such an opportunity, the surrounding people grew eager.
"Sect Master Tang, please sign mine too!"
"Sect Master Tang, test me! I can recite everything!"
"Hah! That's nothing! I can recite it backward!"
A horde of enthusiastic fans scrambled for autographs, their passion akin to celebrity chasers.
Seeing faith energy continuously pouring in, Tang Lan welcomed them all with open arms.
Spending over half an hour to satisfy them—
He finally waved goodbye.
Unexpectedly, many people gave up on Sunset Forest altogether—
And instead headed straight for Star Dou Forest.
—After all, weren't soul spirits far superior to soul rings?
A Lesson in Righteousness
Tang Lan then turned to the 20 Tang Sect disciples, his face stern.
They immediately tensed up in fear.
"Next time, I don't want to see you standing idly by." Tang Lan reprimanded. "Even if they're not Tang Sect disciples, if you witness injustice, you must stand up for what's right! Understood?"
—Go out and farm reputation points for me!
"Yes, Sect Master!!!"
Tang Lan nodded.
Then, he had them line up, sealing them one by one with Boundless Sea Sealing Soul and storing them in another spatial ring.
After that, he soared into the sky.
Unsealing the Sea God's Mark on his left hand—
He sensed the direction of Sea God Island.
Then, activating Blood Escape Technique, he transformed into a streak of blood-red light,
Piercing through the sky, crossing the vast ocean—
And arriving above Sea God Island.
A Grand Entrance
Before he could even take in the view—
The Sea God's Mark burst into brilliant blue light.
Below, the Seven Sacred Pillars responded, releasing golden beams that pierced the heavens.
They converged into a massive column of light, descending from the sky to enshroud Tang Lan.
An entrance worthy of a protagonist!
But Tang Lan noticed—
The energy within this golden pillar was even superior to spiritual power.
Like a cool liquid, it seeped into his limbs and bones, harmonizing his body's functions.
It even seemed to want to expel impurities—
But Tang Lan's body had been refined multiple times, leaving no impurities to remove.
Such a grand commotion naturally alarmed the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos and High Priest Bo Saixi.
They flew over together, completely surrounding Tang Lan.
The oppressive aura of eight Title Douluos brought Tang Lan back to reality.
His gaze landed on the leader—Bo Saixi.
The Legendary High Priestess
She stood tall at 1.8 meters, clad in a regal crimson robe, exuding both elegance and authority.
Her long, ocean-blue hair cascaded down her back, reaching the ground.
Her delicate yet noble face carried an aura of timeless grace, and her gentle blue eyes were deeper than the ocean itself.
Within them lay wisdom and compassion, as if she had witnessed the passage of endless time.
For a moment—
Even Tang Lan was momentarily dazed.
"Young one." Bo Saixi's voice was gentle yet powerful. "I have waited over a hundred years, and finally, in my twilight years, I see you before me. Can you tell me your origins?"
Tang Lan snapped back to reality.
Only then did he remember—
This woman was over 120 years old, just like his great-grandfather Tang Chen.
Clearing his mind,
Tang Lan clasped his hands together and bowed respectfully.
"Junior Tang Lan, guided by the Sea God's will, has come to Sea God Island to undertake the Sea God's Nine Trials."
"For the days to come, I will be troubling you, Senior!"
But—
Bo Saixi moved aside, avoiding his bow.
"Tang Lan, remember this—on Sea God Island, no one is worthy of receiving your formal respect."
"Not even me."
She turned to Sea Horse Douluo and instructed—
"Oya, spread my orders."
"Until Tang Lan completes the Sea God's Nine Trials, he is to be regarded as an honored guest of this island. No one shall show him disrespect or hostility."
"Other than aiding in the trials, fulfill any reasonable requests he has."
"Tang Lan will reside in your Sea Horse City."
"Also, summon the other six. We convene at the Sea God's Hall tomorrow."
She was about to leave when—
Tang Lan suddenly called out:
"Your Excellency, are you the High Priestess, Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi?"
Bo Saixi paused, nodding slightly.
"I forgot to introduce myself."
"I am the High Priestess of the Sea God's Hall,
The 99th-ranked Sea God Douluo—Bo Saixi."
"Do you need something?"
Tang Lan's eyes lit up!
His tone turned urgent—
"Junior Tang Lan, great-grandson of Tang Chen! Please, High Priestess Bo Saixi—save my great-grandfather!"
Bo Saixi's Shock!
Bo Saixi's eyes sharpened!
In a flash, she was right in front of Tang Lan, staring into his soul.
"Save Tang Chen? What do you mean?"
Tang Lan glanced around.
Understanding, Bo Saixi immediately issued an order.
"Oya, step back 100 meters. The rest of you, return to your posts."
"Yes, High Priestess!"
The Seven Sacred Pillar Douluos quickly withdrew.
Bo Saixi waved her hand, erecting a mental barrier around them.
She then looked at Tang Lan.
"You may speak now."
This time, Tang Lan knelt on one knee midair.
Bo Saixi's figure wavered slightly, but this time, she did not dodge.
"Senior Bo Saixi, my great-grandfather, Tang Chen, ventured to the Slaughter City to seek a god's inheritance in order to marry you."
"Since then, he has vanished without a trace."
"I have made some achievements across the continent and uncovered many secrets."
"Just like Sea God Island, the Slaughter City is actually a trial ground for the God of Asura. My great-grandfather most likely undertook the Asura God's Nine Trials."
"And the Slaughter King only appeared to govern the city after my great-grandfather entered."
"Though he rarely made a move, records state that his martial soul was the Clear Sky Hammer."
"Yet, even when my father, Tang Hao, entered the Slaughter City and earned the title of God of Slaughter, my great-grandfather did not recognize him."
"Considering all this, I suspect that my great-grandfather lost his sanity during the Asura God's trials."
"With his strength, I can think of no one else but you who could save him."
Bo Saixi's Emotional Turmoil
Bo Saixi's chest heaved, and her mental power fluctuated violently.
Her terrifying spiritual pressure condensed into a tangible force, crashing into Tang Lan like a raging ocean.
For a moment, Tang Lan felt as though he was drowning in the sea.
Luckily, his own mental power was not weak, allowing him to hold his ground.
Soon—
Bo Saixi steadied herself, suppressing her surging emotions.
She then looked at Tang Lan with a hint of surprise.
"Since you are his great-grandson, from now on, I shall call you Lan'er. You may address me as…"
"Xi-jie." Tang Lan jumped in immediately. "So, when are we leaving to save my great-grandfather?"
Bo Saixi was momentarily stunned.
But—
She did not reprimand him.
Instead, she sighed softly and shook her head slowly.
"As the High Priestess of the Sea God's Hall, I cannot leave Sea God Island on a whim."
"Besides, you are only speculating."
"The Slaughter City forbids the use of soul skills but does not restrict mental power."
"Your mental power is strong. In the future, you shall learn mental power application from me."
"Once you are strong enough, you will go to the Slaughter City yourself."
Tang Lan's Plan—Success!
"Yes! Nailed it!"
With this relationship established,
Bo Saixi might not go easy on him during the Sea God's Nine Trials,
But at the very least—
She wouldn't go all out to kill him like in the original story!
Plus, he even got "Mental Power Training Package" DLC.
Massive profit!
But on the surface, Tang Lan displayed a look of disappointment before firming his expression.
"I will not let you down, Xi-jie. I will train diligently to rescue my great-grandfather!"
Tang Lan spoke with genuine sincerity.
After all, Tang Chen was a massive powerhouse—rescuing him would greatly benefit Tang Lan as well.
Bo Saixi, hearing his serious tone, finally showed a rare smile.
"Your first Sea God Trial is to climb the 333 steps of the Sea God's Light."
"The Sea God's Light is a special domain of Sea God Island, where gravity is extremely intense."
"Each step doubles the gravity of the previous one. To pass, you'll need more than just strength—you'll need endurance and willpower."
"Your rank may not be high, but your physique is far superior to your peers. You might pass quickly."
"However, my advice to you is—stay inside for a full year. It will only benefit you."
Tang Lan had already planned to do just that, so he nodded enthusiastically.
"Thank you for your guidance, Xi-jie."
Bo Saixi hesitated for a moment—
But in the end, she didn't reject the nickname.
"From now on, come to the Sea God's Hall every night to train your mental power with me."
With that—
A golden light flickered, and Bo Saixi vanished.
Tang Lan's mental power had been scanning the area the whole time—
But he couldn't find any trace of Bo Saixi!
What was this?
Long-distance teleportation?!
"I'll ask Xi-jie later and copy it for myself."
Tang Lan grinned mischievously.
From now on—
On Sea God Island, he could walk sideways like a crab!
Just as Bo Saixi left, Sea Horse Douluo Oya flew over.
"Tang Lan, follow me. You'll be staying in my Sea Horse City for now."
Tang Lan obediently followed.
But then—
Just one sentence from him left Oya speechless.
(End of Chapter)