Soul Land V: Rebirth of Tang San

The Peacock Demon King was undoubtedly very cautious. Indeed, choosing the site for undergoing tribulation at the very last moment was the safest. It wasn't overly worried about external threats; its main concern lay within the Peacock Demon Clan itself, where surely many clansmen did not wish to see Pretty Girl succeed in her tribulation to ascend to divinity.

After sending her father away, Pretty Girl sat on the sofa and pondered for a moment. Finally, she pressed the communication device he had left behind. Stay connected with empire

She received a response quickly. Due to the distance, it was only possible to notify the other party to meet up, but direct communication was not an option.

With a flicker of silver light, Pretty Girl quietly left the mansion. When she reappeared, she was already in a secluded corner of the city. After two teleports, she had once again arrived at the entrance of Jiali Academy, within that familiar corner.

A tall figure was already waiting there, with long blue hair cascading down his back. However, when Pretty Girl saw him, she couldn't help but be somewhat distracted, for today, he had put on that mask from before once again.

"You..." He seemed like a familiar stranger, but that mask was genuinely familiar! She had tried countless times, without success, to remove that mask before his "death."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Tang San said with a wry smile, "If you think you'd find it easier to accept me like this, then I'll just keep wearing the mask, alright? I'll continue to be Asura."

Pretty Girl's eyes revealed a complex expression, but she still shook her head, "No need. You are who you are, better to take off the mask. I just might need some time to accept the you of now."

"Alright." Tang San lifted his hand and removed the mask, revealing his handsome face.

Looking into his gentle gaze, Pretty Girl felt a sense of calm involuntarily settle in her heart, and she said, "Father told me to choose a location for my tribulation. I suggested undergoing it on the Endless Blue Ocean, but he fears it might be risky since the Sea God once appeared there. What should I do?"

Hearing her say this, Tang San's spirits lifted. She still trusted him; otherwise, she wouldn't have considered his suggestion to undergo the tribulation at sea. So, even though she was still somewhat unable to fully accept her predestined connection from the Previous World, in reality, she believed he was Asura and trusted that he would not harm her.

Tang San said, "This isn't hard to solve. You can tell your father that the Sea God who appeared in the past did so for you. As a child, you met the Sea God by chance during a visit to the seaside. So, during your tribulation, the Sea God will safeguard you from within the ocean. Therefore, undergoing tribulation in the vast sea is the safest option. If necessary, I can stand by you in the capacity of the Sea God's Messenger. I have a way to make him believe that I can represent the Sea God."

As she listened to his explanation, Pretty Girl felt slightly dazed. He was Asura; he truly was Asura. The tone of his speech was just the same—no matter how difficult the problem, it seemed like he could easily solve it once it reached him.

"Okay, that sounds good. The tribulation will likely take place in five days, right before the selection for the Demon Clan Leader position, and then I'll declare my inheritance of the position of Peacock Demon Clan Chief in a state of newly-achieved divinity."

"Good, may I stay by your side at all times? In the role of the Sea God's Messenger," Tang San asked.

Pretty Girl glanced at him and finally nodded her head.

Tang San was overjoyed, "That's great, I can only rest easy if I'm by your side. I will make some preparations as well to ensure everything is foolproof. In the next few days, practice controlling the Holy Flame Knife more. The properties of the Holy Flame Knife can draw upon the sword beam of Asura God's Sword. When you face a lightning tribulation that you cannot resist, use the sword beam of the Asura God's Sword to counter it. I will be by your side when that time comes. However, remember that lightning tribulation is not only a test but also an opportunity, a great opportunity. So, don't entirely disperse the tribulation but rather endure the baptism of the lightning to a certain degree. This is a process of transformation from human to God, and this process will be very important for your future."

"No, I definitely don't want to look terrible getting struck." Pretty Girl pouted her red lips and said.

Tang San was taken aback for a moment and responded with a chuckle, "I'm asking you to withstand some of the lightning tribulation, not to get struck by it. You just need to channel a certain degree of the tribulation's power into your body to stimulate your bloodline."

Pretty Girl was stunned for a moment, her face flushed, "Got it. Let's meet here in three days then. I will notify you through a message when it's time, and I might have to take you to meet my father. Be prepared."

"Okay, no problem." Tang San nodded. After resting these past days, his condition had basically recovered. During this period, he had been testing his Super Bloodline and adapting to the improvements and changes it brought to his body. His cultivation base seemed to have reached its ceiling, but his fighting power was growing day by day. His confidence was now much stronger than when he first went to the Ancestral Court.

"Then I'm off," said Pretty Girl.

"Alright, take care, Pretty Girl," Tang San replied with a forced smile.

Hearing him calling her Pretty Girl, a hint of a smile finally appeared on her face. She nodded, lifted her chin slightly with a hint of pride, and vanished in a flash of silver light.

After she left, Tang San let out a sigh of relief and swung his fist with force. Although he wasn't certain whether the influence from his Previous World would make Pretty Girl more receptive to him in this life, her willingness to seek him out and accept his help meant that she had basically acknowledged him as the Asura. From now on, it would be about spending time together. As long as he could stay with her consistently, Tang San felt secure. He wasn't in a rush—after waiting for so many years, a little while longer wouldn't make a difference.

He, too, teleported back to Golden Valley.

About twenty days had passed since he returned from the Ancestral Court, and he had mostly digested his gains. The Seven-Colored Heavenly Flame Liquid truly was an excellent treasure; the Spirit Hunting Crossbow made from it was now being preliminarily used by the red-named girls.

The biggest bounty was the Time-space marker. Although it could not yet be fully utilized, in the hands of Tang San, who once was a First-Generation God King, it was bound to manifest myriad capabilities. Although the Heavenly Flame Liquid couldn't directly transform it, the combination of its super-high temperature and Tang San's divine consciousness gradually induced changes within it, inching it closer toward what Tang San required. This process, however, would be a lengthy one. The rate of improvement would vary with the enhancement of the Seven-Colored Heavenly Fire Liquid and the evolution of Tang San's divine consciousness.

After Tang San's divine consciousness underwent a qualitative change, the improvements to the marker became significantly more noticeable. The pace quickened quite a bit, which also made it easier for Tang San to manage its use. Nevertheless, he couldn't always nourish it with his divine consciousness as its time-dilating effect was truly terrifying, mainly because it was too time-consuming.

The burning of the Seven-Colored Heavenly Flame Liquid was also affected by the time dilation, but to a much lesser extent. It just needed to maintain the high temperature, and regardless of speed, as the heat remained constant, traces would naturally mark the Time-space marker over time.

The transformations brought by the Super Bloodline were also monumental for Tang San. Since the Super Bloodline had formed, Tang San could sense at every moment that he was about to face the lightning tribulation.

Of course, this wasn't urging him to ascend to godhood but rather indicating that this plane subconsciously wished to use the lightning tribulation to obliterate him.

Fortunately, his sufficiently powerful divine consciousness allowed him to suppress his own aura and avoid the advent of the lightning tribulation.

All of Tang San's Bloodline Brands were now evolving continuously under the influence of the Super Bloodline, no longer needing to absorb the same type of bloodline power. Instead, they were all advancing toward the pinnacle of level nine. Once all his bloodline powers reached the peak of level nine, he would be unable to stop himself from facing the Tribulation. Therefore, he must prepare himself for it before that time comes.