Chapter 49 - Kiku-ki: I underestimated a god!

"Father!"Not long after Tang San flew off with Xiao Wu, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the Sunset Forest behind them, the shockwave nearly sending Tang San and Xiao Wu flying backwards."Is this... a Divinity?!"Dugu Bo looked back; Tang Chuan's figure was in the air, and his back, resembling that of a Divinity, left Dugu Bo stunned in place."Little Brother Tang San, let's go back first. Your father will come over soon; this shouldn't be a bad thing."Taking one last deep look in Tang Chuan's direction, Tang San pulled Xiao Wu along and continued flying toward Heaven Dou City. If they had stayed near Tang Chuan just now, they likely would have been annihilated by that pillar of light.This was a Divinity trial, a test aimed solely at Tang Chuan; no one else could intervene.Several hours later.As the pillar of light slowly dissipated, the dark clouds parted, and sunlight streamed down, illuminating the entire Sunset Forest as if it were set ablaze."Benefactor, are you alright?"Ah Yin revealed her form. She had already retreated just before the pillar of light descended."I am fine. Ah Yin, just cultivate here with peace of mind. I am going to meet up with Little San and the others.""Wait a moment, Benefactor!"As he said this, Tang Chuan began to rise. Just as he was about to fly away, Ah Yin hurriedly called out to stop him.Looking back, he saw Ah Yin with her head slightly raised, a shy expression on her face, her small hands nervously clutching her skirt."Benefactor, on... on the road, take care!""Mm."Tang Chuan was stunned; he had thought Ah Yin wanted to say something else, but it was just a greeting? Still, out of politeness, he replied, then transformed into a streak of blue light and flew toward Heaven Dou City.All Titled Douluo possess the ability to fly; furthermore, Tang Chuan had the blue silver emperor right leg bone, making his flight speed even faster.Watching the direction Tang Chuan flew off in, Ah Yin stared blankly, lost in thought. Recalling the way her son Tang San addressed him, her face flushed even redder, and eventually, she returned to her original form.Along the way, feeling an unprecedented, surging power, the corners of Tang Chuan's mouth curled up involuntarily; this strength gave him immense confidence."I must hurry to Little San. Yue Guan and Gui Mei have likely been guarding Heaven Dou City the whole time, unless they were curious about the commotion here and came to investigate."Thinking this, Tang Chuan's flight speed increased once more.On the other side, at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.It had been about three or four hours since Tang Chuan began merging with the Divinity trial. At this moment, in the center of the academy plaza, two figures—one gold and one black—were surrounded."Chrysanthemum Guan, don't be so arrogant. Is Little Friend Tang Chuan someone you can see just because you want to?!"The Chrysanthemum Douluo, clad in golden armor, gave a disdainful laugh and said in a shrill voice, "What do you mean? Our Supreme Pontiff is waiting for our report. This Tang Chuan has failed to show his face time and time again; is he intending to ignore the Supreme Pontiff's decree?""Chrysanthemum Douluo, isn't your Spirit Hall looking down on our Heaven Dou Empire a bit too much?"Not far away, Xue Qinghe walked over with a very grim expression. The moment Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo saw Xue Qinghe, they subconsciously reined in their arrogance.Xue Qinghe was still furious that information from her side had leaked to Spirit Hall. She had repeatedly emphasized not to let the news slip, yet that woman, Bibi Dong, still found out.With so many big shots gathered at the scene, Tang San and Xiao Wu couldn't even get a word in."Student Tang San, Student Xiao Wu, come over here!" Beside them, the three Committee Members including Committee Member Meng Shenji waved to them. The scene had essentially become a dialogue between the Crown Prince and several Titled Douluo. They didn't know what had happened, but for now, they decided to protect Teacher Tang Chuan's son first."Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, this is not your Spirit Hall. This is Heaven Dou City, this is Heaven Dou Royal Academy. I will not tolerate your insolence here. Leave immediately!"Although the inexplicable aura from Xue Qinghe couldn't intimidate the others, the two Elders, Chrysanthemum and Ghost, knew who the other party was. However, with Bibi Dong's order, they truly couldn't disobey.Seeing that the two didn't speak, Dugu Bo was a bit puzzled. Xue Qinghe is the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, not of your Spirit Hall; what are you cowering for?"We are attending to official business, and we truly cannot disobey the Supreme Pontiff's order. We ask for the Crown Prince's forgiveness.""You!"On the surface, this statement was a rejection of Xue Qinghe's demand, but in private, all three knew better—this was a choice of allegiance.The two, Chrysanthemum and Ghost, still chose to stand on Bibi Dong's side; compared to the uncertain future of the other party, they felt that what was right in front of them was more tangible."Are you looking for me?"A magnetic voice arrived. Everyone looked up to see Tang Chuan standing in mid-air.A large, sea-blue golden ring rotated behind his back. It had not yet transformed into the Sea God's eight wings, appearing instead like eight sharp blades floating on either side.An aura unique to the ocean continuously spread through the surroundings. That oppressive temperament made the Titled Douluo present involuntarily frown."This aura... it's above level 95! How is that possible!?"Gui Mei's expression was extremely ugly, and Yue Guan's was the same. The intelligence was wrong! Didn't they say he was around level 90? Does "around" include over level 95?"Lord Tang Chuan! This is...""As you can see, I have broken through. Also, I will be taking that Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud as payment for repelling Tang Hao that day."Tang Chuan's absolute tone made Xue Qinghe's expression somewhat troubled. But the other party was a Titled Douluo, a Super Douluo surpassing level 95; without the Elder Hall's support, no one could do anything to him."Father!""Little San."Seeing Tang San, Tang Chuan's tone softened as he slowly landed. Tang San approached him to look him over carefully. Compared to before, all the auras on Tang Chuan's body had skyrocketed; looking at him for too long even made one feel dizzy."Tang, Lord Tang Chuan, our Supreme Pontiff heard about your situation and sent us to ask for your opinion.""I will not join any faction. I will give you an answer in the future. Now, leave the way you came!"Nine spirit rings—black, black, black, black, red, black, red, red, red—appeared beneath Tang Chuan's feet. Although irregular, the feeling of oppression was already maxed out.The Blue Silver Emperor appeared to the side, not very conspicuous, but the Sea God Trident in Tang Chuan's hand radiated an extreme brilliance."Hiss! An all-black and red configuration! How is this possible?""Lord Tang Chuan is truly a monstrous genius, a genius surpassing the Clear Sky Douluo!""He really does have a Divinity trial. This is troublesome!"Xue Qinghe's hand, hidden inside her robe, clenched tightly. She was now even somewhat reluctant to stay here in disguise and wanted to return as soon as possible to complete her own Divinity trial.