Chapter 427 - 427 Tang San and Xiao Wu Break Through to Soul Saint

A secluded paradise isolated from the world.

It is shrouded year-round in an intense, impenetrable power of dark resentment, with a swirling, gray mist.

The air was filled with a chilling cold and a violent atmosphere.

Deep within the secret realm, in a forest scarred by a fierce battle, trees are broken and the ground is riddled with ravines.

A massive fox-like spirit beast with three vertical pupils lay dead in a pool of blood, its life force extinguished.

It was a three-eyed demon fox with 100,000 years of cultivation.

Nearby, two figures supported each other, panting heavily, their clothes tattered.

Bearing numerous wounds, large and small, and with slightly disordered breathing, yet still exuding an indomitable tenacity, it was none other than Tang San and Xiao Wu.

At this moment, the two were surrounded by a faint black power of resentment, and a black light flowed beneath their skin.

It was the body of resentment that awakened after undergoing the divine test of the god of resentment.

In order to complete the divine test task of the God of Resentment, they stepped into this secret realm to hunt down this 100,000-year-old three-eyed demon fox.

No one expected that this three-eyed demon fox possessed extremely strong mental power, with a multitude of illusion and control techniques, making it far more powerful than an ordinary 100,000-year-old soul beast.

The two fought and battled with him for a full year.

Throughout the year, they faced numerous perilous situations, their soul power nearly exhausted.

It was only through the special ability of the Resentful Body that he was able to continuously absorb the omnipresent resentment power in the secret realm and transform it into his own soul power, thus avoiding excessive loss of soul power.

With unwavering determination, he gradually depleted the Three-Eyed Demon Fox's power.

Finally, after going through countless hardships, they managed to kill it completely.

"Finally... it's over."

Xiao Wu held Tang San's arm and said softly.

His eyes were full of fatigue, yet also revealed a hint of relief.

Tang San nodded slightly, raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead, his mental energy still highly focused, and spoke.

"The flow of time in this secret realm is different from that in the outside world. The God of Resentment once said that a year here might be less than a month in the outside world. So our efforts have not been in vain."

As soon as he finished speaking, the previously peaceful secret realm suddenly trembled violently.

In the void, a pitch-black spatial portal, covered with strange patterns, slowly emerged.

The gate was filled with swirling resentment, exuding a mysterious power.

Tang San and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance, both seeing relief in each other's eyes. They smiled at each other and breathed a long sigh of relief.

"Finally, this divine test is over. I don't have to waste any more time here."

Without further hesitation, the two stepped side by side into the black portal, their figures vanishing instantly without a trace.

The next moment, the two felt the light in front of them change, and the resentment around them became much milder.

When it reappeared, it was already in a pitch-black, isolated space.

This is the divine testing space of the God of Resentment.

The space was filled with resentment, but it was not as violent as the secret realm.

Instead, it exuded a sense of peace. A completely black phantom, surrounded by a dense aura of resentment, stood quietly in front of it.

It is the god of resentment who wields the power of resentment.

From the moment Tang San and Xiao Wu entered the secret realm, the God of Resentment had been secretly watching them.

At the same time, he never put down the God Ranking above the Douluo Continent, witnessing one top powerhouse after another ascend to the list and be deified.

But he kept a close eye on the battle in the secret realm, watching the two cooperate with each other through their unwavering resolve.

Use the body of resentment to absorb resentment and sustain combat power.

Even when faced with dire straits several times, they never gave up, and step by step they slew the 100,000-year-old three-eyed demon fox, becoming increasingly satisfied with the two of them.

This grueling year-long battle not only honed the fighting spirit of both men.

This allowed them to completely control the power of the Resentful Body, and their physical strength was greatly enhanced under the tempering of resentment.

Both their character and abilities have undergone qualitative growth.

Looking at Tang San and Xiao Wu who had appeared, the God of Resentment slowly spoke, his voice slightly hoarse but full of approval.

"Congratulations on successfully completing this divine test after a hard-fought battle. Your performance far exceeded my expectations."

As soon as he finished speaking, the God of Resentment raised his hand and waved it.

Two dense beams of black divine light burst forth from his fingertips and surged directly into Tang San and Xiao Wu's bodies.

"boom!"

Two immense forces exploded within their bodies in an instant, and the rewards of the Divine Trial arrived as scheduled!

[The age limit of all spirit rings has been increased by three thousand years]

Each person will be awarded a ten-thousand-year-old soul bone.

[Soul Power directly increased by four levels]

Warmth and soul power filled their limbs and bones, their soul rings shone brightly, and their soul bones automatically merged into their bodies. The two felt their strength rapidly increasing.

His fatigue and injuries from the battle were instantly healed, and his energy level rose steadily.

Tang San and Xiao Wu felt the surge of power within their bodies, their faces instantly filled with joy and surprise. They quickly bowed to the God of Resentment, their hearts full of gratitude.

"Thank you so much! This reward is far too generous. We are extremely grateful!"

After a year of arduous struggle, the reward is so generous that all the fatigue and pain have become worthwhile.

The God of Resentment nodded slightly and waved his right hand gently once more.

A soul ring, reddish-black in color, exuding the aura of a 100,000-year-old soul beast and mixed with resentment, slowly floated in front of the two.

This spirit ring is the 100,000-year spirit ring that was formed after the death of the 100,000-year-old Three-Eyed Demon Fox they killed!

"This 100,000-year-old soul ring is your well-deserved spoils of war."

The God of Resentment spoke softly.

"The two of you have already surpassed other Soul Masters of the same level in physical strength after being tempered by the resentment energy in this secret realm, coupled with the powerful physique of the Resentment Body."

"Now, thanks to the reward from the Divine Trial, my soul power has broken through to the Soul Saint realm, and I am fully capable of absorbing this 100,000-year soul ring."

"Which of you two will choose to absorb this spirit ring?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San and Xiao Wu spoke almost simultaneously, declining each other's offer.

"Xiao Wu, you absorb it. Your Soft Bone Rabbit Martial Soul needs the support of a Soul Ring to enhance your combat power."

"Brother, you should absorb it. Your spiritual power is already strong, and you need a powerful spirit ring to amplify it in battle!"

During their year in the secret realm, the two constantly absorbed the power of resentment and transformed it into soul power.

Their soul power, which was already at the critical point of becoming a Soul Saint, was about to break through. In addition, the divine test directly increased their soul power by four levels, and now they have both steadily stepped into the Soul Saint level.

Even without absorbing this 100,000-year soul ring, he was already a Soul Saint level expert.

Seeing the two backing down, the God of Resentment raised an eyebrow and, without hesitation, made his decision.

"Tang San, you absorb this 100,000-year soul ring."

He paused, then explained: "This three-eyed demon fox is an ultimate spiritual attribute soul beast. I observe that your spiritual power far surpasses that of ordinary people, far surpasses that of soul masters of the same level, and even far surpasses that of many titled Douluo."

"After absorbing this spirit ring, the mental-type spirit skills attached to the spirit ring will definitely be a perfect match for you, bringing you unexpected strength enhancement, and may even allow your mental power to reach a new level."

"Don't refuse any longer. Seize the time to absorb it here. I will protect you and ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Upon hearing this, Tang San felt a warmth in his heart and stopped being so modest.

He knew perfectly well that the God of Resentment was right; this 100,000-year spirit ring with spiritual attributes would indeed provide him with a greater boost.

Thank you!

Without further hesitation, Tang San immediately sat cross-legged, focused his mind, and slowly released his Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul.

In an instant, the azure-blue, jade-like Blue Silver Emperor Vines, imbued with the breath of life, spread out from his body, revealing the overwhelming power of his martial soul.

With a thought, Tang San used his spiritual power to guide the 100,000-year-old red and black spirit ring in front of him, slowly bringing it closer to him.

It was eventually and steadily attached to the Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul!

With the arrival of the 100,000-year-old spirit ring, the immense power of the spirit ring surged into Tang San's body instantly, mixed with boundless spiritual energy, frantically washing over his meridians and soul.

Tang San gritted his teeth and exerted all his soul power.

By combining the power of the resentful body, stabilizing the mind, and gradually absorbing and refining the power of the soul ring, the soul skills attached to the soul ring are fused together.

The God of Resentment stood to one side, his body radiating resentment, firmly protecting Tang San.

Isolate all external interference and prevent any accidents from happening.

After observing them for some time, he has come to the conclusion that Tang San and Xiao Wu are both exceptionally kind and talented.

In the future, they will surely grow into top experts, and it is highly likely that they will be able to break free from their constraints and successfully revive.

The two are currently at a critical juncture, and he absolutely cannot allow Tang San and Xiao Wu to make any mistakes.

We will definitely do our best to protect them and help them steadily improve their strength.

(End of chapter)