Douluo: Yu Hao Pan Tang San

Chapter 266, page 285. Years at the Trial
He should be the chief steward serving the master and mistress in the Asura Temple of the God Realm. Suddenly, the world collapsed, and Tang San felt himself being plunged into darkness.

Tang San's hazy consciousness gradually returned.

He opened his eyes, and Salas came into view. Tang San immediately became alert.

Salas patted Tang San on the shoulder and said, "Child, don't worry, we won't harm you. We're just late and made you suffer. But rest assured, Shi Nian, who tried to harm you, has been brought to justice. His crimes will be justly judged by the Spirit Hall."

In this instance, Tang San seemed to see a layer of light called justice surrounding Salas's body.

The next moment, Tang San shook his head, thinking to himself, "What am I thinking? The Spirit Hall is my enemy in this life."

Immediately, Tang San realized his predicament from the words "time".

He had just fallen into the illusion of that year and then experienced a painful life.

Tang San thought about how he watched Yu Tianheng pull the Shura Sword out of Xiao Wu's chest in the illusion, and how Yu Tianheng took away everything that belonged to him: Xiao Wu's love, the Shura Godhood, and even his life. All the soul power he had painstakingly cultivated was used as a wedding dress for that bastard Yu Tianheng to become a god.

That wasn't all. After becoming a god, Yu Tianheng actually resurrected himself to humiliate him, turning him into a eunuch and making him the chief eunuch. Then, he actually made me a part of their erotic play.

Tang San's eyes immediately turned red, and he began to pant heavily. "Shi Nian, you actually put me in such a humiliating illusion. You are already courting death."

He raised his head, looked at Salas, and said, "Bishop Salas, I want to kill Shi Nian with my own hands, is that alright?"

Salas shook his head: "Shi Nian has now been handed over to the Spirit Hall's judicial authorities. He will be given a just trial. If you are still not satisfied, you can go to the trial in person to see it."

Tang San fell silent. Since he couldn't kill him with his own hands, there was no need for him to stay.

Tang San turned and left, returning to Shrek Academy's residence.

Everything seemed unchanged, but when Tang San saw Yu Tianheng, he was immediately bewitched.

A line from the illusion—"Xiao Wu is the scabbard of the Asura God. Obtaining Xiao Wu means passing the Asura God's test"—has been deeply ingrained in Tang San's consciousness.

This is it, this is Yu Tianheng, this damned bastard who chose death. He used sweet words to steal Xiao Wu's love for me and also stole my Asura Godhood.

No, Xiao Wu belongs to me, and the position of the Asura God also belongs to me. I must let Xiao Wu see that I am more outstanding than Yu Tianheng, and make Xiao Wu fall in love with me.

The Spirit Hall held a public trial for Shi Nian. It was found that Shi Nian's crime was not an attempted murder. During the competition, in addition to murdering Tang San, three other geniuses from the academy also died at Shi Nian's hands.

Salas presided over the trial, which was attended by Ning Fengzhi, Huo Qiqiang, Yu Xiaomen, and others.

The verdict was as follows: he was sentenced to death by hanging, which was carried out immediately.

Then Shi Nian died on the gallows. At the trial, Tang San watched Shi Nian breathe his last, but he still didn't feel relieved, because he hadn't ended Shi Nian's life with his own hands.

Tang San said venomously, "Shi Nian, you made me suffer such humiliation. Did you think death meant the end? I'll remember this debt. When I win Xiao Wu's heart, gain her approval, draw the Shura Sword, and become a god, I will resurrect you from hell. I will repay you a hundredfold, a thousandfold, for the humiliation you brought me."

When the executioners were dealing with Shi Nian's body, they obtained a gem-like head bone. They presented the bone to Salas, who then examined it closely.

This gem-like soul bone caught Ning Fengzhi's eye. This ten-thousand-year-old soul bone was the most suitable for the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda Martial Soul. Ning Fengzhi thought of Ning Rongrong and suggested, "Bishop Salas, could you sell this soul bone to me, Ning? The price is negotiable." After saying that, Ning Fengzhi gave Salas a meaningful look, the meaning of which was clear—he would give Salas whatever kickback he wanted.

Salas stroked his beard and said righteously, "Sect Leader Ning, this soul bone belongs to the Spirit Hall. The one who can truly decide its ownership is the current Pope. How can Salas overstep his authority to make a decision? If you want this soul bone, Sect Leader Ning, you should go and talk to our Pope yourself."

Ning Fengzhi: "."

After the trial ended, Ning Fengzhi was somewhat depressed. He couldn't help but think to himself, "If only I had captured Shi Nian! My Rongrong would have a head soul bone, which would have greatly increased her chances of breaking through to the Seven Treasures Pagoda and advancing to the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."

Seeing that no one was around, Gu Rong said to Ning Fengzhi, "Sect Master, I have a suggestion."

Ning Fengzhi asked, "What suggestion?"

“Salas will send someone to take this soul bone back. Should we intercept it on the way?” Gu Rong suggested, a ruthless glint in his eyes, clearly indicating that Gu Rong had done this kind of thing many times before.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head as he looked at Gu Rong, who only had one arm left, and said, "Uncle Gu, this kind of thing is very risky. Even if we obtain this soul bone, if Rongrong uses it, wouldn't that be telling the world that we stole the Spirit Hall's soul bone? Wouldn't that put the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School on the front line against the Spirit Hall?" Ning Fengzhi wanted to form an alliance to fight against the Spirit Hall, not to push his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to the front line.

"Sect Master, it was my oversight that led to this," Gu Rong quickly said.

Ning Fengzhi walked calmly through the streets with his hands behind his back. Suddenly, he saw someone in the crowd—

Tang San was walking briskly through the crowd with his head down.

“It’s Tang San,” Ning Fengzhi said.

Although Tang San's performance in this competition was not outstanding, his aptitude for twin martial souls was still enough to attract Ning Fengzhi's attention.

So he gave Gu Rong a look, and Gu Rong understood and disappeared in a flash. A little while later, Gu Rong brought Tang San to Ning Fengzhi.

Seeing Tang San's dejected appearance, Ning Fengzhi said, "San, you seem a bit down. Is it because you suffered a setback in the competition?"

As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi comforted Tang San in the tone of an elder: "You don't need to take the competition to heart. You have a martial soul, and your innate potential is richer than others. You can surpass your father's and your great-grandfather's feats with the Clear Sky Hammer. Don't be discouraged by temporary setbacks."

"So what if I have twin martial souls? I still can't attract Xiao Wu's attention or win her love," Tang San thought with a distaste. Then, he replied with a forced smile, "Thank you for your guidance, Uncle Ning. But Uncle Ning, what do you need me for?"

(End of this chapter)