Soul Land: Exposing Tang San

Chapter 213: The Eighth Test of Rakshasa, 'Bibi Dong's Temptation

Different?

Bibi Dong was shocked. "What do you mean?"

'Mirror Bibi Dong' blinked her beautiful eyes, a glint flickering in them, and said, "Do you really understand what time is?"

Bibi Dong fell silent.

"Time is merely a concept we use to measure the past, present, and future."

"And controlling this so-called time, let alone me, even those five deities cannot achieve it, not to mention a mere soul master."

"Even gods can't do it?" Bibi Dong's pretty face changed, puzzled. "How did Su Yun manage it then?"

To pause time, such a heaven-defying ability—if someone could truly wield it, it would be nearly impossible to defeat them.

"This is why I say he is special."

'Mirror Bibi Dong' spoke solemnly, "In my conscious memory, there has never been a deity in the divine realm who controlled time."

"Therefore, I suspect that your disciple Su Yun might have unwittingly received the inheritance of a new god, or perhaps, he is an avatar of some deity, who has lost his memory and is observing the mortal world as a soul master on the Douluo Continent, waiting for the day he reaches level 100 and ascends to the divine realm."

Bibi Dong fell silent again.

This was all too shocking for her to digest.

Although she instinctively felt such a thing was preposterous, the 'herself' in the mirror would absolutely not deceive her about this matter.

While pondering, Bibi Dong suddenly noticed that the eyes of 'herself' in the mirror seemed to become fervent.

"What are you thinking?" Bibi Dong's gaze sharpened, able to discern from the look in the eyes of her mirror image that 'she' definitely had some sinister plans.

In the mirror, 'Bibi Dong' grinned, both enchanting and terrifying, "Haven't you realized what kind of being you have by your side?"

"Controlling time shows his extraordinary talent."

"If his existence really is connected to a time-controlling deity, and if he ascends to the divine realm as a god when he reaches level 100, he could change the entire structure of the divine realm!"

"The five most powerful beings in the divine realm include two God Kings—the God of Goodness and the God of Evil. The other three are the Enforcing Gods: the Asura God, the God of Destruction, and the Goddess of Life."

"But as powerful as they are, without life limits, their reign will eventually pass."

"If your disciple's control over the path of time has reached the stage where he can traverse the river of time, he could easily go back to the past and kill those five!"

"Then dominating the divine realm would be no issue!"

"With such a genius, if you don't seize him now, when will you?"

'Mirror Bibi Dong' appeared maniacal, as if she had already seen the future where she would dominate the divine realm, extremely excited!

However, outside the mirror.

When Bibi Dong heard the word 'possess' from the other's mouth, she immediately felt a wave of nausea.

Her mind seemed to instantly return to that day...

Just as Bibi Dong was about to refute the words of 'herself' in the mirror, she noticed that her reflection suddenly disappeared!

What followed was a text appearing in her mind, showing a gloomy and dark image, just like the first time she received the Rakshasa God's inheritance.

The eighth test of Rakshasa.

The content of the eighth test had finally arrived.

Bibi Dong had already completed the first seven tests and was eager to finish the last two.

The sooner she completed the tests of Rakshasa, the sooner she could become a god, destroy the disgusting Spirit Hall, and leave this filthy world!

However, when Bibi Dong saw the content of the eighth test of the Rakshasa God, her originally solemn expression suddenly turned to shock, and then to rage!

"Damn it!" A powerful surge of soul energy erupted in Bibi Dong's chamber, instantly shattering the mirror in front of her.

Bibi Dong was furious, her chest heaving and her breathing quick. Clenching her teeth, she angrily shouted, "Rakshasa! What do you mean by this?! Did you make me endure such filthy deeds back then, and now you want me to do it again to my disciple?!"

Bibi Dong's face twisted in anger.

She couldn't believe that the content of the eighth test given by the Rakshasa God was actually to 'possess' Su Yun!

And the time limit was within five years!

"Rakshasa! Come out and explain yourself!" Seeing that her other self did not reply, Bibi Dong continued to rebuke.

"Bibi Dong, if you want to ascend to godhood and inherit my divine position, you must complete the divine tests I have given you."

The voice that was almost indistinguishable from hers rang in Bibi Dong's heart again, only this time, the voice became even more ethereal: "Your heart still harbors the vile deeds done to you by that beast back then, so you will never perfectly align with my Rakshasa consciousness."

"I, the Rakshasa God, am a god of evil thoughts. If you can't even embrace this bit of evil, what kind of Rakshasa God can you be?"

Bibi Dong clenched her fists, grinding her teeth, "This is different!"

"How is it different?"

The voice resounded again: "How many lives have you taken to secure your position and stabilize your own place?"

"Compared to murder, this bit of evil is insignificant."

"Of course, if you truly think you're not fit for it, that's also fine. It would be better if I took over your body, and I will avenge you one day." Saying this, the voice actually giggled.

"Take over?"

Bibi Dong heard this and scoffed in her heart.

She would be a fool to let it take over her body.

It was merely a combination of a trace of Rakshasa consciousness and her own evil thoughts.

If she really let it control her body, what would she be then?

It might even be difficult to regain control of her body later.

At that point, what difference would there be between herself and a lost, wandering ghost?

Hearing Bibi Dong's scornful laugh, the voice in her mind laughed coldly in response, "Regardless, the content of the eighth test has been issued, and now it's out of your hands, Bibi Dong."

Hearing this, Bibi Dong's face darkened once again.

To be honest, she was very fond of her disciple.

If there was any room left in her heart for anyone in this world, it would be Hu Liena, Su Yun, and... her own daughter.

If not for the mandatory demand of the divine test, she would never willingly harm them.

Especially Su Yun, this genius who always managed to surprise her.

But... this was the eighth test of Rakshasa.

She had no reason to give up.

Sensing Bibi Dong's shifting thoughts, the hidden voice in her heart spoke up again: "The path of time, if mastered to its fullest, could possibly reverse the flow of time, changing everything."

"If Su Yun could really go back to the past, and if one day he ascends to godhood, perhaps he could return to the day you were humiliated and change everything."

A deep voice echoed, sparking a glint in Bibi Dong's eyes.

Then, silence returned to the entire chamber.

...

In the Heaven Dou Imperial City.

In the Crown Prince's Palace.

"Tang Yuehua was actually rescued? Even that woman's intervention was unsuccessful?" Qian Renxue listened to the news from Snake Lance Douluo, her brows slightly furrowed, then a cold smile appeared, "It seems she has sat in the Pope's position too long if she can't even handle this matter."

Hearing this, Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo could only offer a wry smile.

Their status didn't allow them to comment further.

Still, Snake Lance Douluo recounted everything that had happened, including the anomalies that occurred with Su Yun at the time!

"A sense of blockage? What do you mean?" Qian Renxue also looked puzzled.

Snake Lance Douluo explained, "At that time, both of us, along with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, discussed this. They also felt the same thing."

"Even Her Holiness the Pope probably felt it too."

"It was like we were frozen inside a block of ice."

"Though it lasted only a moment, the next second we were released."

"But that strange sense of difference made us all feel uncomfortable."

Snake Lance Douluo whispered, "We suspect that Holy Son Su Yun might possess a heaven-defying soul skill that can pause time!"

Pausing time!

"Impossible!" Qian Renxue shook her head immediately upon hearing Snake Lance Douluo's words.

"How terrifying a soul skill is pausing time?! Indeed, Su Yun is a genius, but that doesn't mean he's an omnipotent god."

Qian Renxue was very certain: "Even the great elders can't achieve this, I don't believe Su Yun alone could pause time."

Pausing time.

Not just for a moment, even if it was a fraction of a moment, it was nearly impossible.

Time kept passing.

For anyone to pause time was like cutting a segment directly from the middle of a flowing river and stopping it, while ensuring that the river's flow on both sides remains unchanged.

Such a heaven-defying soul skill, Qian Renxue believed, not even the legendary Angelic God could achieve.

Hearing this, Snake Lance Douluo showed a troubled look, "But that situation did objectively occur."

"At that time, the leader of the Min Clan, Bai He, with the support of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's leader, Ning Fengzhi, had an attack speed so fast that even we almost couldn't react, including Su Yun at that moment."

"Just when we thought that Holy Son Su Yun was about to be attacked, his reaction speed could almost be described as impossible."

"Even surpassing the extreme perceptual state of a Titled Douluo."

"It was at that moment that we, the Titled Douluos present, felt that eerie state."

Sting Porcupine Douluo added, "It's not just us; I believe people from the Upper Three Sects felt it too."

Although Qian Renxue maintained some inner skepticism, the affirmative words of the two Titled Douluos began to shake her belief.

"I'll write a letter to the Grand Worship to have him look into the ancient texts to see if there's anything about this," Qian Renxue said as she took out paper and ink to start writing a letter to her grandfather.

The two Titled Douluos nodded slightly upon seeing this.

The Grand Worship, being well-read and experienced, would likely have some understanding of the matter.

They also felt it was good for the lady to write back.

After all, the Pope and the Grand Worship represent two factions within the Spirit Hall. If Holy Son Su Yun truly possesses such defying abilities, it's likely that the Pope would keep this information hidden from the Grand Worship to his death.

A little later, Qian Renxue finished the letter and handed it to one of her subordinates to deliver it to her grandfather.

"Any other news?" Qian Renxue asked again.

Serpent Spear Douluo respectfully said, "There is news. After rescuing Tang Yuehua, the Upper Three Sects did not go back directly but stayed at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, apparently to discuss matters."

Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue bowed her head and was silent for a while before saying, "Prepare the carriage. Since the people from the Upper Three Sects have rescued someone, as the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, I naturally should go to congratulate them."

The battle of that day was now the talk of the outside world.

The existence of Tang Xiao was not known to most.

But the battle between the Titled Douluos of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and those from the Spirit Hall could not be hidden.

Moreover, there are astute people guessing that the Titled Douluo who could stand between the two sects of the Upper Three Sects might just be the long-hidden successor of the Haotian Sect.

Now in the two great empires, this matter is being discussed in various places across the continent.

Upon receiving Qian Renxue's command, the two Titled Douluos bowed and left immediately.

Before long, a carriage bearing the imperial seal of the Heaven Dou Royal Family left the residence of the Crown Prince, slowly heading towards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

...

At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi sat in the main seat.

Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo were seated to his left and right.

Tang Xiao, the Second Elder, Bai He, and Tang Yuehua were seated to the left below.

Yu Yuanzhen was seated on the right below.

"The last time the three sects gathered together was when Haotian Douluo was alive. It's hard to believe that in such a short time, Haotian Douluo was tragically framed by the Spirit Hall and died," Thunder Douluo said, shaking his head slightly, expressing his lamentation over Tang Hao's death.

Tang Xiao said, "Thunder Douluo need not be so. Although brother Hao is dead, his progeny remains with our Haotian Sect, and his lineage has continued."

Tang Xiao said this as he scanned the people present: "I've already planned that once I return, I'll train Xiao San's first spirit to level forty, and then start having him absorb the Haotian Hammer, his second spirit, from a ten-thousand-year spirit ring."

Tang Xiao's words truly startled those present, especially the three from Thunder Douluo.

"Sect Master Tang, the method of cultivating twin spirits is not possessed by anyone on the continent, the only successful example being the Pope Bibi Dong of the Spirit Hall."

Bone Douluo asked, "Do you really plan to take the risk of letting Tang San absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring?"

Hearing this, Tang Xiao laughed and said, "Let me tell you the truth, having your support and encountering Bibi Dong's intervention was a fortunate event for our Haotian Sect."

"During the battle that day, Bibi Dong directly summoned her twin spirits."

"I saw with my own eyes that her second spirit's first spirit ring was black!"

"This proves that letting Xiao San directly absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring is no problem."

"If Xiao San really succeeds, then when the Haotian Sect formally emerges, we will no longer fear the Spirit

 Hall!"

"And our victory rate against the Spirit Hall will also greatly increase!"

(End of chapter)

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