Soul Land 2: Body Sect

Chapter 354: Everything is Ready!

Boom—

A crimson meteor descended from the sky, crashing fiercely into the volcano, sending molten lava flying in all directions. The violent explosion caused Phoenix Volcano to erupt once again.

Fortunately, Phoenix Volcano had only one god, Ma Hongjun; otherwise, this disturbance would have certainly disrupted the peace of many gods.

After crashing into the crater, Ma Hongjun didn't stop. He continued moving deeper into the volcano, soon surpassing the deepest place he had previously reached.

The rising heat and increasing pressure seemed to ignite the anger in Ma Hongjun's heart, making it uncontrollable.

Why? Why!!!

She was your cousin, my wife! We were brothers! Yet even for something so simple, you weren't willing to help me? Watching as I was separated from Xiangxiang, watching her grow old and die in Douluo Continent?

Are you happy, Tang San!!!

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"No, it's not possible. Third Brother said it himself. He couldn't bring Xiangxiang to the God Realm because he was the new law enforcer and couldn't break the rules," Ma Hongjun stubbornly held onto his belief.

Dugu Qiubai (Du Qianjue) gave him a look like he was an idiot: "Do you really believe your Third Brother is so morally upright? He's broken the rules of the God Realm countless times behind your back. Otherwise, why do you think he's constantly at odds with the God of Destruction?"

"Does the God of Destruction have nothing better to do?"

"The whole Douluo Continent is practically his backyard! To Tang San, the rule that gods can't interfere with the mortal realm is just nonsense. He simply didn't want to help you!"

...

"In fact, you didn't even need the Sea God. If you had applied directly to the God Realm Committee yourself, even as a second-tier god, they likely would have allowed you to bring your family here," Rong Nianbing explained truthfully. "It's just one person. The God Realm isn't lacking space for one more, and the law enforcers aren't that heartless."

...

The recent conversations with Du Qianjue and Rong Nianbing kept replaying in Ma Hongjun's mind, causing his fury to climb higher and higher until it consumed him completely.

Perhaps it was because the fire in Ma Hongjun's heart had been kindled by his anger, and coincidentally, he was deep inside Phoenix Volcano at that moment.

Suddenly, a tremendous power surged from deep within the volcano without warning, flowing effortlessly into Ma Hongjun's body.

If this had been the old Ma Hongjun, he would have been cautious and immediately rejected the power. But now, Ma Hongjun was different.

The rage of being betrayed by Tang San and the pain of guilt tormenting him had driven Ma Hongjun nearly to the point of madness. Even his pure Phoenix flame was starting to take on a hint of that old purple-red hue—the color of his former evil fire.

And the power he was drawing in? It was intriguing.

Phoenix Volcano was formed by the fallen First Phoenix God during the Dragon God's war. Buried deep within the volcano was the remaining divine power and resentment of the First Phoenix God.

Far from being eroded by endless earth fire and the passage of time, this divine power had absorbed energy, growing stronger with each passing year.

Though this power was tainted by death and filled with vengeful rage, did Ma Hongjun care about that?

No, he didn't.

As he had said before, if Tang San wouldn't allow Xiangxiang to live, then Tang San should die too!

The remaining power of the First Phoenix God surged into Ma Hongjun like a tidal wave. His second-tier Phoenix God position was continuously supplemented and refined by this force.

"Tang San... I'll kill you!!"

A hoarse voice, like that of a vengeful ghost from the abyss, echoed coldly within Phoenix Volcano.

At the same time, the aura of a first-tier god exploded within the volcano.

However, standing outside the volcano, Du Qianjue (Dugu Qiubai) calmly hovered in the air. Listening to Ma Hongjun's chilling and spiteful words, he sighed softly, then casually waved his hand, suppressing Ma Hongjun's newly-formed aura.

This couldn't be allowed to catch Tang San's attention, after all—how else would the perfect betrayal be completed?

"Tang San betrayed you, so why don't you make him feel the same? Hide your power, conceal your intentions, and lurk in the shadows until you deliver the most lethal strike!"

"That is the best revenge!"

Leaving these words behind, Du Qianjue vanished from Phoenix Volcano.

Ma Hongjun's fury was stronger than Du Qianjue had anticipated, igniting with ease. There was no need for further provocation—once Ma Hongjun learned the truth, his anger would naturally peak.

Now that his mission was accomplished, Du Qianjue returned to the God of Destruction's temple to discuss when it would be the right time to bury that nuisance, Tang San.

"The best revenge, huh? I understand now."

Receiving Du Qianjue's telepathic message, Ma Hongjun opened his eyes. His purple-red hair and eyes gradually returned to their original fiery red hue.

Even the godly aura of a first-tier god receded back to its original level.

Of course, this wasn't a true regression—it was just a disguise.

Having once been known as the "Lecherous Phoenix," Ma Hongjun was no saint. A man full of mischief, he had only restrained himself after meeting Bai Chenxiang. Naturally, he understood Du Qianjue's meaning.

While suppressing his aura, Ma Hongjun remained within the volcano. He hadn't finished absorbing the power hidden within Phoenix Volcano yet. The energy accumulated over countless years after the First Phoenix God's death was immense—it couldn't be absorbed in just a short time.

What he had absorbed earlier was merely the largest and purest portion of the energy. Though it contained a significant amount of resentment that had already influenced Ma Hongjun, with time, he could remove the negative effects.

But what remained was even darker, filled with rage and death.

Still, did Ma Hongjun care?

No, he didn't.

As one of the Shrek Seven Devils, Ma Hongjun knew Tang San's power too well. Even the Tang San from 10,000 years ago would have been a difficult match for him with his current strength.

Now, Tang San had only grown stronger.

At this moment, every ounce of strength was critical—it would become the blade he drove into Tang San's body. So he welcomed it all, even if it meant losing his sanity in the process.

"Tang San… Tang San!!!"

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Back at the Destruction God's temple, Du Qianjue had no idea that his actions had just created another madman with an overflowing hatred for Tang San.

At that moment, the God of Destruction fixed his gaze on Du Qianjue.

"When do we finish him off?" (End of chapter)

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