Chapter 130: Tang San's Frustration
While Shrek Academy's prestige was plummeting on Douluo Continent, in the Divine Realm:
"Ptui—"
Tang San, now a god, suddenly spat out blood, his face turning pale. One day in the Divine Realm equates to a year in the lower realm. Events on Douluo Continent that unfolded over a few days were merely moments in the Divine Realm.
The Sea God's position, forged from the power of belief, relies heavily on such faith. Otherwise, Tang San wouldn't constantly manipulate Douluo Continent just to harvest the faith of its beings. During the second phase of his divine trials, the depth of faith from the ocean was not as profound as during the first phase because Sea God Island was no more.
Thus, Tang San's source of faith for his Sea God title was primarily from the beings of Douluo Continent. The blow Shrek received not only plummeted their reputation but also dragged down Tang San's faith to almost rock bottom.
Tang San was already trying to use the power of faith to elevate his Sea God title from a primary god to a god-king level. His foundation before becoming a god, almost entirely linked to the Sea God title from the first to the ninth trial and transforming into the Sea God Armor, relied heavily on this title.
Although the Asura God title was indeed stronger, its compatibility with him was significantly lower. Passing the Hell Killing Arena counts as one trial, walking the Road of Hell as another, and seizing back the Asura Demon Sword from Tang Chen as yet another. Even considering everything from start to finish, the compatibility of the Asura God title with him would barely reach thirty to forty percent.
Given that the trials were facilitated by Tang Chen and the godly position had to rely on Xiao Wu handling the sword sheath, how could Tang San trust the Asura God title? Even after arriving in the Divine Realm, he usually presented himself as the Sea God rather than using the Asura God identity, claiming he did not want to be affected by the killing intent of the Asura God, but in reality, he couldn't fully control this power.
So, he was desperate to strengthen his Sea God title. At this critical juncture, the faith from Douluo Continent was abruptly cut off. It felt as if the spiritual energy necessary for a breakthrough had suddenly vanished, devastating Tang San!
Although it appeared he only vomited blood, in reality, his millennia of efforts with the Sea God title were undone, reducing the title's strength back to its initial state when he first inherited it.
"Damn it, damn it!!!" Tang San roared to the heavens, his eyes bloodshot with extreme rage. The uncontrollable power of the Asura God, already difficult for him to handle, went berserk, turning the entire Sea God Temple a blood-red color.
The sudden outburst terrified Xiao Wu, who had just been subject to various poses by Tang San the previous night. She immediately jumped up, exhausted yet transforming into the form of the sword sheath, waiting for Tang San to channel the power of the Asura God.
Wrong. Waiting for Tang San to mobilize his power.
After all, as merely the sword sheath, Xiao Wu had no ability to resist when Tang San truly wanted to harness his power.
"All these incompetents at Shrek Academy, a bunch of failures!!!" The murderous intent in Tang San's eyes surged. His millennia of harvesting faith had turned into an illusion, and the rage even distorted his normally handsome face. Under the blood-red Asura power, he looked as horrific as a demon from hell.
Shrek Academy, as Tang San's base for harvesting faith on Douluo Continent, naturally had his divine sense placed there, particularly in the ancient golden tree. This was partly to ensure Ah Yin's safety when she inherited the core essence of the golden tree and partly to occasionally display miracles on Douluo Continent to further harvest faith.
Of course, this sliver of divine sense also played another crucial role: monitoring Douluo Continent.
With just a minor connection to the divine sense left in the golden tree, Tang San could easily discern what was happening on Douluo Continent, and thus he understood why his faith had plummeted. It was because of the defeat during the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament and the subsequent kicks while down by the four great empires.
A single academy had become an enemy of the continent?
Tang San's vision darkened with fury. The survival of Shrek Academy didn't matter; what pained him was the destruction of his millennia of harvested faith in an instant!
Feeling a crack forming in his Sea God title within him, Tang San felt profound agony. The pain was unbearable! And frustratingly, Tang San could do little about it. Ultimately, it was Shrek Academy's own fault, with the four great empires merely fanning the flames and taking advantage of the situation.
While Tang San wanted to annihilate those he disliked, the thought of the God of Destruction and his near-loss of sanity forced him to suppress the surge of murderous intent within.
After controlling the berserk Asura power within him, Xiao Wu reverted from her Star Fury state back to normal and hurriedly approached him in the grand hall.
"San Ge, are you okay?" Xiao Wu asked, concern evident in her gaze.
"…I'm fine." Tang San managed a weak smile, wiping the blood from his mouth.
"You say you're fine, but you're spitting blood," Xiao Wu scolded, stepping forward to gently pat Tang San's chest, trying to calm him as if he were a regular person.
Such actions couldn't ease his turmoil…
Tang San looked down at the enticingly charming Xiao Wu in front of him, a mischievous fire rising abruptly within him. He scooped up Xiao Wu and vanished from the Sea God Temple.
"My star... Xiao Wu, I'm feeling a bit heated right now; bear with me..."
"…You're naughty…"
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Unknown to Du Qianjue, he would have celebrated with a drink or two if he knew what was happening in the Divine Realm. Now, he had just returned to the Body Sect.
He had just arrived in Heaven Dou City when he was recognized by a passerby, immediately surrounded by a horde of fervent fans. He had thought about holding a fan meeting but fled with Snow Empress at the mention of more autographs.
This isn't Earth; he wasn't about to start idolizing that sort of thing!
Back at the Body Sect, Du Qianjue was somewhat traumatized by the experience; the overwhelming crowd surging from the streets felt like a zombie siege.
"What in the world is going on?" Du Qianjue lay on a swing, looking up at the sky in confusion.
"I just went to the Xue LingLong's domain, and now I come back a continental superstar? This isn't very Douluo-like!"
"What else could it be? It's something those people from Shrek Academy cooked up," came the voice of Du Busi suddenly behind Du Qianjue.
" Shrek Academy?" Du Qianjue sat up abruptly, his expression bewildered.
"Why would they do that?"
(End of Chapter)