Chapter 379: The Decision

Tang San's heart tightened. The next moment, he saw the remaining four replicas slowly merging, quickly fusing into one. Even the near-death half-replica was absorbed, becoming part of the whole.

After the fusion, the replica's eyes clearly became more animated, carrying a cold gleam as it looked at Tang San.

Tang San supported himself with the Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear, his gaze fixed on it without speaking. But in his heart, he felt a sinking sensation. He understood that he had likely attracted the attention of the Crystal Demon Emperor. This was probably no longer an actual test.

Holding a Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear, the replica slowly walked toward Tang San. As it moved, a layer of magnificent crystal armor gradually appeared on its body. This crystal armor was a faint ice blue, radiating a beautiful glow. Each reflective surface seemed to capture Tang San's image, causing his thoughts to slow down.

“You two came together. The other one is still holding on. Chrono Croc Transformation—however, compared to you, he is far inferior. I didn't expect to encounter such an interesting human. You now have two choices. First, I can let you go, but you will fail the test, and your companion will die. Second, you can endure my attacks for one minute. I will use the combined power of those replicas along with my abilities. If you withstand it, your companion will live, and you will pass the test. Now, tell me your choice.”

Tang San took a deep breath and slowly straightened his back, his expression calm. “Your Majesty, with your status, why make things difficult for someone as insignificant as me? This should be beyond the standard test, right?”

The replica indifferently said, “Here, on this continent, I am the ruler. Whatever I say goes. Whatever I want happens.”

Facing this calm yet domineering reply, Tang San's expression remained unchanged. “Then, I request this of you. I will take your test and try to hold out for a minute. But I need your promise. If I lose, please spare my companion. If I win, you cannot enslave me. Otherwise, there's no chance for me to survive, so you might as well kill me now.”

The replica's gaze seemed to change as it looked at Tang San. After a moment of silence, it said calmly, “Alright, I promise you.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Tang San bowed slightly in respect.

The replica said indifferently, "You don't need to thank me. I won't hold back. What you will face is me at the ninth order, and in that era, I was already unbeatable among my peers."

As it spoke, the Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear in its hand slowly rose, pointing at Tang San.

Tang San took a deep breath and slowly raised his Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear. He knew that in this battle, apart from his divine consciousness, he couldn't hide anything anymore. Otherwise, he would undoubtedly die, and revealing his divine consciousness would likely also lead to his death.

The replica—or rather, the Crystal Demon Emperor—suddenly pointed the Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear forward, and Fury of the Masses erupted almost instantly.

It was Tang San's spear technique, and when the spear thrust out, the surrounding time flow suddenly accelerated—Chrono Croc Transformation!

Yes, it was the instantaneous Chrono Croc Transformation—time acceleration!

Tang San didn't even have the chance to dodge; the spear light was already upon him.

What's even more terrifying was that in that instant, the space around Tang San shattered, collapsing instantly—Peacock Transformation, spatial shattering!

What he knew, the Crystal Demon Emperor also knew!

Without any hesitation, Tang San activated his technique in an instant—Chrono Croc Transformation—time slowing!

The spear lights, initially burst out violently, suddenly slowed down, but they were already in front of Tang San.

And all Tang San needed was to buy himself this fleeting moment.

A strange arc was traced from the spear with a flick of his Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear. At this moment, Tang San's expression was grave. He seemed oblivious to the collapsing space around him and the immense pressure from the Crystal Demon Emperor. All his focus was on the arc created by his spear.

The strange arc caught the eye of the Crystal Demon Emperor, and a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. The arc suddenly encompassed all the spear lights he had thrust out and vanished without a trace.

What kind of ability is this?

The Crystal Demon Emperor didn't continue his attack. A gleam flashed across the surface of his crystal armor, and the next moment, he traced an arc with his Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear, mimicking Tang San's movements.

But a strange scene unfolded. The arc he traced seemed to be missing something, as it was just an arc.

Taking advantage of this moment, Tang San caught his breath. He didn't retreat or try to restore the shattered space around him. Instead, a pair of wings suddenly unfolded on his back and flapped fiercely. Propelled by the golden wings, he charged towards the Crystal Demon Emperor like a golden meteor.

The offense is the best defense. This battlefield was the Crystal Demon Emperor's domain. He wouldn't blindly flee just because of the one-minute agreement. To truly pass this test, he needed to defeat this replica.

"Oh, a fifth one?" The Crystal Demon Emperor's eyes lit up. He stopped tracing the arc with his spear, and platinum flames suddenly surged from his body. As he thrust his spear, a pair of magnificent rose-colored wings abruptly unfolded behind him.

They were flaming wings, and behind them, a gigantic image of a fire phoenix appeared, emitting a long, resonant cry.

Tang San felt his golden wings suddenly grow weak, and his speed drastically decreased. The Crystal Demon Emperor's spear, wreathed in platinum and rose-colored flames, was already in front of him. Spatial lockdown followed, leaving him with no way to evade.

A fire phoenix? Could this be the Phoenix Flame of the Undying Demon Emperor?

The Omnipotent Crystal Demon Emperor—whatever you know, he knows; whatever you don't, he still knows.

Tang San bit the tip of his tongue hard, using the pain to dispel his sense of weakness. Then he locked his gaze onto the Crystal Demon Emperor's eyes.

Blinding purple-gold light burst forth almost instantly. He hadn't used the Purple Demon Eyes in all the previous battles, but now, in this crucial moment, he unleashed them.

The spear thrust by the Crystal Demon Emperor almost instantly halted, and even the phoenix phantom behind him showed signs of dissipating.

Having fused the bloodline power of four and a half replicas, its overall energy level had undoubtedly reached Tang San's ninth-order strength, while Tang San himself was only at the eighth-order. However, in terms of spiritual power, Tang San was already at the peak of the ninth order. Even with the fusion of several replicas, unless it broke through to the god level, it would still be at the peak of the ninth order.

The spear, infused initially with two powerful bloodlines, suddenly became much softer under these circumstances. Without the control of spiritual power, the surrounding space shattering also paused.

Tang San seized this opportunity. When the opponent was distracted, he first activated the Discerning Eye of Heaven, because only in this moment could the Crystal Demon Emperor possibly not notice his Celestial Fox Transformation.

With fortune on his side, he applied it to himself. Unifying his essence, energy, and spirit, he poured them into the spear in his hand. Merging with the spear, he made an all-or-nothing strike!

The Blue Silver Emperor Tyrant Spear in the Crystal Demon Emperor's hand was shattered by Tang San with a loud bang. His own spear instantly reached the opponent's face.