Chapter 154: Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai Will Become Evil Soul Masters?

The Evil Soul Master said, "We are not hostile to you. You are the Holy Son of our organization and our hope for the future."

This puzzled Tang San. "Holy Son? Why do you often refer to me this way?"

Hearing the Evil Soul Master, Tang San felt great concern. Not only Evil Soul Masters, even ordinary Soul Masters who didn't know him wanted to kill him on sight. After all, the rewards for his demise were exceptionally lucrative, and he appeared on every hit list. Even if a weak individual killed him, they would instantly become powerful. Yet, why hadn't these Evil Spirit Masters done so from the outset?

This offered Tang San some relief, prompting him to ask, "Why haven't you killed me? And why do you call me the Holy Son?"

The leader replied, "We chose you because of your immense potential. You must also realize that your Martial Soul has mutated, making you an Evil Soul Master."

Tang San resisted this revelation, shocked to discover he was an Evil Soul Master.

The leader continued, "Malevolent Soul Masters are not tolerated on the mainland, but there are good and bad among ordinary Soul Masters. So why are we Evil Soul Masters automatically branded as evil and malevolent? The reason is our lack of strength. What defines righteousness? What is evil? When we unite the mainland and become its rulers, we will be deemed righteous. The victor becomes the king. What are your thoughts?"

Tang San pondered briefly and nodded, "I agree with your perspective. Ordinary Soul Masters can be good or bad, so it's unfair to judge all Evil Soul Masters based on this."

The leader explained further, "Becoming an Evil Soul Master is often an act of necessity. In the world of martial arts, strength reigns supreme. You must also understand that you are now stronger than ever. Without strength, even your rightful actions could be considered evil. Are you willing?"

These words left Tang San trembling. Reflecting on recent events, he realized that he had been a good person, yet he consistently found himself at the top of the hit lists, often in the first position. Conversely, he was rarely on the reward lists. Tang San resonated with the leader of the Evil Spirit Masters and was deeply moved.

Tang San agreed, "You're right. I lack strength. Even if I'm virtuous, I'll be perceived as evil without it. Therefore, I must become stronger!"

The leader smiled faintly, "Then accept your role as an Evil Soul Master and as the Holy Son of our organization. Your future is boundless."

Tang San clenched his teeth, seeing hope once more. As a transmigrator, he believed he should be the protagonist in this world, entitled to most of the opportunities and benefits.

Immortal herbs, hit list rewards, soul bones, and more should all be acquired by him.

He hadn't committed any evil deeds. He was as righteous as anyone else, yet he constantly found himself at the top of the hit lists, suffering immensely. He was being targeted because he lacked strength. To become strong, he was willing to embrace the role of an Evil Soul Master.

"It's not me who's wrong, it's God, it's Lin Yi!"

Tang San resolved to become an Evil Spirit Master.

Recalling past events and divine punishments, Tang San's determination grew stronger.

The aura of his Martial Soul reemerged, and the Blue Silver Grass and Clear Sky Hammer turned completely black, shrouded in a dark aura. Tang San, too, exuded an ominous energy, becoming visibly more sinister.

Tang San asked, "Is your organization of Evil Soul Masters currently strong? Can you protect me?"

The leader reassured him, "Don't worry. When our organization acts, we make a profound impact. Our strength now rivals that of the major sects. As you can see, we all hold the title of Douluo, and as Evil Soul Masters, we are even more formidable. We thought our generation would always remain in the shadows, unable to act openly, considering the entire continent as our enemy!"

"Although we are not weak, we still cannot act openly. But when opportunities arise, especially when we encountered you and recognized your potential as the Son of God, we saw a glimmer of hope. We can take action in this era without waiting any longer! We are no longer just Evil Soul Masters; we have given ourselves a new name—the Holy Ghost Church!"

"The current hierarchy of the Holy Ghost Church consists of one Emperor, two Kings, and four Lords. You may call me the Evil Emperor." [T/N: I have no f*cking idea why it says this, probably because they were only at the early stages so the hierarchy is different, or because of mistranslation. In the MTL they had 3 emperors and 4 kings, but that didn't make sense since one emperor is above the other two so I just did this. What do you think I should do? Sorry for the long note but my brain is fried already, couldn't be bothered to make it more concise.]

The Evil Emperor glanced at the two Evil Soul Masters beside him and continued, "You can address them as the Evil Kings, and the four of them are the Evil Lords. Of course, if any Evil Soul Masters surpass them, they can take their positions. As for you, you are the Holy Son, second only to me."

Tang San felt honored and empowered.

Tang San inquired, "Does the Holy Ghost Church currently have only seven titled Douluos?"

The Evil Emperor smiled, "Only seven? It seems you have many powerful individuals around you, leading you to believe that a power with fewer Title Douluos is weaker. But it's sufficient. After all, the first sect was once powerful, and having a Title Douluo was considered rare."

Tang San agreed, "My apologies. The Holy Ghost Church's strength is indeed formidable, though still trailing behind the Spirit Hall."

The Evil Emperor looked ahead with enthusiasm, his eyes gleaming, "Two of your companions possess the potential to become Evil Soul Masters. Once they become Evil Soul Masters, they will undoubtedly become formidable entities. We aspire to rule the entire continent in the future. Isn't that grand?"

Tang San was curious, "Which two companions are you referring to?"

"That would be Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai. Both of their martial souls have an evil aspect, particularly Ma Hongjun. His martial soul is more susceptible to mutation, making him a prime candidate for becoming an Evil Soul Master. If it weren't for his previous search for girls to vent his evil energy, he might have already become an Evil Soul Master."

"The world's prejudice against Evil Soul Masters remains significant. Why don't you let them embrace this path and become Evil Soul Masters? It would make them stronger."

Tang San understood, "I will persuade them to join. I believe they are willing, as they also seek greater strength."

Tang San inquired, "I'm puzzled. Why has my Martial Soul mutated and turned black? Based on my understanding of spirits, neither my Blue Silver Grass nor Clear Sky Hammer have ever shown a dark attribute or blackened."

The leader explained, "There are seven types of Evil Soul Masters."

"1. Possessing Evil Martial Soul: Soul Masters who possess evil martial souls, whether through the same training methods as ordinary Soul Masters or by absorbing soul power, soul rings, soul power, flesh and blood, soul, martial soul, etc., are all categorized as Evil Soul Masters."

"2. Martial Soul Mutation: Soul Masters who originally possess non-evil martial souls but mutate into evil martial souls, regardless of whether their training methods align with ordinary Soul Masters or involve absorbing soul power, soul rings, soul power, flesh and blood, soul, martial soul, etc., are classified as those who have turned to the dark path."

"3. Evil Soul Infusion: If a Soul Master with a non-evil martial soul comes into contact with an Evil Soul Master and is infused with their blood, the martial soul may mutate under the influence—regardless of the training method used, whether it involves absorbing soul power, soul rings, soul power, flesh and blood, soul, martial soul, or any other means."

"4. Self-Degeneration: A Soul Master with a non-evil martial soul may intentionally use methods such as absorbing soul power, soul rings, spiritual power, flesh and blood, soul, and martial soul to induce a mutation into an evil martial soul. They, too, are considered Evil Soul Masters."

"5. Acquired Fusion: A Soul Master with a non-evil martial soul who acquires an evil martial soul, regardless of the training method used or whether they absorb soul power, soul rings, spiritual power, flesh and blood, soul, martial soul, etc., is also classified as an Evil Spirit Master."

"6. Affected by an Evil Soul Master: If a Soul Master with a non-evil martial spirit comes into contact with an Evil Soul Master, their soul may mutate due to the malevolent influence. This can happen through the same training methods as ordinary Soul Masters or by absorbing soul power, soul rings, soul power, flesh and blood, soul, martial soul, etc."

"7. Affected by the Evil Soul Method: A Soul Master with a non-evil martial spirit, when subjected to or influenced by an Evil Soul Method, such as gaining energy by consuming blood or healing the body, may experience martial soul mutation. This can occur through the same training methods as ordinary Soul Masters or by absorbing soul power, soul rings, soul power, flesh and blood, soul, martial soul, etc."

Tang San resented, "Being like this, it is true that I was not my fault, but was forced, because of Lin Yi, because of that god. As you said, although I am an Evil Soul Master, I am not necessarily evil!"