Douluo: Yu Hao Pan Tang San

Chapter 404, Section 423: All of this is a test for you.

Tang San has been resurrected once again.

This was the fifth time he had tasted death, and a hint of retreat arose deep within him. However, the mark of the Asura God Seal on his forehead moved forward another step, dispelling Tang San's thoughts of backing down.

Since he's already here, if he gives up completely, he will lose his Asura Godhood. Even if he obtains the Sea Godhood in the future, he will always be inferior to the five great God Kings in the God Realm. This will not be able to support Tang San's ambition to seize the God Realm and turn Douluo Continent and Douluo God Realm into the Tang family's private property.

This time, the Asura God, seated on his throne, did not make a move. Instead, he waved his hand, and dozens of armored figures, whose faces were also obscured, materialized on both sides of the hall. These armored warriors lined up on both sides.

After a while, several armored soldiers carried a large bronze cauldron from the side and placed it in the center of the hall. The cauldron was filled with oil, and they put dry firewood under it and lit it.

Before long, the oil inside the cauldron melted!

After the oil reached a certain temperature, the 'Asura God' gave the order without any emotion:

"Use a low heat!"

So the soldiers removed some of the firewood.

Then the armored soldiers carried over a ladder and placed it next to the large cauldron.

This scene sent chills down Tang San's spine; he already had a premonition of what this round of test of will would be testing.

"This round is the Oil Cauldron Trial. You need to climb the ladder and voluntarily jump into the oil cauldron to accept the test of death. Of course, you can also choose to give up this test. Little B Tang San, the choice is yours!"

Sure enough, this giant cauldron was meant to deep-fry me. Tang San swallowed hard, his heart roaring: Why, why? Asura God, in your previous life you could have directly granted me a godhood and even exempted me from the divine test. Why are you making things so difficult for me in this life when I, Tang San, have to take the initiative to accept your divine test?

He hesitated, trying to buy himself time to prepare himself mentally.

One of the soldiers said, "When this pile of firewood burns out, it will be considered that you have automatically forfeited."

Abstaining is impossible. The Asura God holds the position of God-King, which is the source of all his ambition. Without this position, even if he eventually becomes a god, he will never reach the heights of his previous life.

So Tang San climbed onto the oil cauldron and stood on its edge. Looking at the oil bubbling with tiny bubbles, he still couldn't make up his mind.

"The flame is about to burn out. Make your decision quickly, trial participant," the armored warrior urged.

Tang San closed his eyes, refusing to look at the oil cauldron or think about the trial. In his mind, he thought of his mighty and domineering father who had been his pillar of support, his gentle and beautiful mother, Ah Yin, his kind and lovely Xiao Wu, and his three adorable sons. He wanted to create a world for them and for the Tang family, turning the entire Douluo Continent and even the God Realm into the eternal foundation of his Tang family.

So Tang San leaned forward and plunged headfirst into the oil pot.

Instantly, the oil in the pot boiled, and from it came Tang San's shrill baboonish screams: "Rumble, ahh ...

Tang San's screams lasted for more than two hours before finally fading away.

Deep-fried little rascal, done!

Test of Willpower Completed: 4
After that, Tang San entered the cycle of life and death.

The black-hearted scoundrel has been punished! The black-hearted scoundrel has been torn apart by five horses!

Willpower Trial Completed: 46
Having been resurrected once again, Tang San was somewhat numb. Looking at the 'God of Asura' before him, he asked in a trembling voice, "Why, why set up this kind of trial!"

The 'God of Asura' replied, "If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. Without sufficient willpower, how can you bear the weight of the God of Asura's position? All of this is a test for you. Only by passing the test will the God of Asura you inherit be the most powerful!"

No, you weren't like this in your previous life. You were straightforward in your previous life! Tang San really wanted to say this to the God of Asura, but he didn't want to reveal the secret of his rebirth to the God of Asura.

So all he could say was, "Fine, bring on whatever challenges you have, I'll take them all on."

Now that things have come to this, Tang San can only numb himself. The God-King position he's been given is flawed; he can't use it indefinitely. He can only maintain the status of a first-level god, the Sea God, for a long time. In this life, the Asura God Trial is so rigorous. Once he succeeds, the rewards he receives, and the Asura God position he inherits, will be incredibly awesome, incredibly awesome, no matter how painful the process.

The ticklish little brat will die, mission accomplished!
Iron Maiden, you little rascal, accomplished!
Torturing that scoundrel to pieces, accomplished!

Test of Willpower Completed: 71
At this moment, Tang San was completely numb. He had experienced the endless cycle of life and death, and had experienced all kinds of painful experiences.

Now, what sustains him to keep going is the Asura God mark gradually forming on his forehead, his majestic and domineering father, his gentle and beautiful mother, Ah Yin, his kind and lovely Xiao Wu, and his three adorable sons. And the psychology of sunk costs: I've already tasted so many painful ways to die; if I give up, wouldn't all my previous deaths have been in vain?

Finally, it was the last round. Tang San looked at the number of people who had completed the test of willpower, and his numb eyes lit up.

There's only one test left. I just need to die once more to unlock the Asura God's Trial.

Tang San took a deep breath, his heart roaring: Come on, bring on whatever trials you have! Those who can't defeat me, Tang San, will only make me stronger! All of this is for the grand ambition of my Tang family!
In this life, the Asura God's test is so severe, the divine position I inherit must be even more powerful. After I inherit the divine position, I will make the world experience the pain I have endured, I will.

The next moment, Tang San lost his footing and fell to the ground.

Finally, he arrived at the underground space. Tang San stood up, his nose twitched, and he smelled a scent of hormones in the air.

He looked around and saw a large group of monitor lizards.

Suddenly, he heard a familiar melody: "Ak, Kuli, Houya, Houben~"

Tang San immediately sensed something was wrong. Suddenly, the scene before him changed, transforming into a series of petite and adorable Xiao Wus.

One by one, Xiao Wu cast flirtatious glances at Tang San.

Come on, let's have some fun!

"No, you're not Xiao Wu, no, no!" Reason told Tang San that everything in front of him was fake, but the scent of hormones made him restless. Five years of living alone, plus the 71 times he had been tormented by pain that was worse than death, made Tang San yearn to return to Xiao Wu's embrace.

Finally, Tang San succumbed to his own desires.

Whale has entered Nioh's little bastard territory, accomplished!

(End of this chapter)