Tonight Might Not End Peacefully

Tang San watched as the mark between Shui Bing'er's eyebrows disappeared, his eyes filled with joy.

"It's done! It seems the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud has accepted Bing'er. Bing'er is of the ice attribute, and ice belongs to water, which perfectly matches the attribute of the sea."

Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu exchanged a glance, a hint of envy flashing in their eyes, but it was quickly replaced by joy.

Qian Renxue stood to the side, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes.

After a moment, Shui Bing'er slowly opened her eyes.

"Bing'er, how is she?" Tang San asked anxiously.

Shui Bing'er remained silent for a moment, seemingly organizing the information in her mind.

Then she slowly spoke, her voice tinged with excitement. "Third Brother, this Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud is indeed a divine artifact. It granted me four powerful skills belonging to the Sea God: Vast Sea Protective Shroud, Cosmic Divine-Calming Shroud, Vast Sea Raging Waves, and Cosmic Demon-Breaking."

Tang San grasped Shui Bing'er's hand, his eyes filled with pride and satisfaction. "That's wonderful. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud has recognized you as its master, which means the Sea God has acknowledged you. Your compatibility with the Sea God is very high, and your chances of successfully passing the Sea God’s Nine Trials will be much greater."

A hint of gratitude flashed in Shui Bing'er's eyes.

She turned to face Qian Renxue and bowed slightly. "Thank you, Sister Xue. If you hadn't provided the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, I might never have had this opportunity in my entire life."

Qian Renxue quickly reached out and supported Shui Bing'er's arm, pulling her up.

"No need to be so polite. We're all one family. Your receiving the Godhood Inheritance is an honor for the whole family."

Shui Bing'er nodded, her eyes slightly reddening.

Dugu Yan and the others stepped forward, hugged Shui Bing'er, and patted her on the back. "Bing'er, congratulations!"

The five girls hugged each other and burst into laughter.

Tang San stood aside, watching this scene, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He stepped forward, opened his arms, and embraced all five of them.

"Alright, alright. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud has recognized its master. It seems we have no choice but to make this trip to Sea God Island."

He released his grip, his gaze sweeping over the five girls before finally settling on Qian Renxue.

Tang San reached out, put his arm around Qian Renxue's waist, and pulled her to his side.

"Xue'er, the situation in the Heaven Dou Empire has stabilized. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Clear Sky Sect have both aligned themselves with the royal family, and government affairs are back on track. I plan to depart for Sea God Island in a few days."

Qian Renxue leaned against him, her eyes filled with reluctance, but even more so with understanding and support.

She nodded. "Okay. You can go ahead without worry, I'll take care of things here."

Tang San looked down at her and continued, "You should return to the Worship Hall after a while. The Heaven Dou Empire will arrange a trustworthy substitute to handle your daily affairs. You need to seize the time and begin preparing for the Angel God Trial."

"Okay. Once you've set off, I'll arrange for a stand-in, and then return to the Worship Hall."

Qian Renxue hugged Tang San tightly around the waist, her voice muffled.

Tang San kissed her forehead and smiled, "Once we return safely, we'll never be apart again. Then, we'll unify the continent together, ascend to the Divine Realm, and be together every single day."

Qian Renxue's face flushed slightly, and she lightly punched his chest. "Who wants to be with you every day? Dream on."

Tang San smiled.

The atmosphere in the bedroom was relaxed and warm. The five girls each had their own beauty and charm, and together they looked like a beautiful painting.

Tang San glanced at the sky outside the window; night had already fallen.

He withdrew his gaze, looked at Qian Renxue, and a meaningful smile curved his lips.

"Xue'er, shall we not go back to the palace today?"

Qian Renxue's face turned even redder, a hint of shyness flashing in her eyes.

She lowered her head and softly hummed in agreement.

Tang San released Qian Renxue's waist, turned around, and looked at Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Ye Lingling.

He took a deep breath; one against five, the advantage was in his hands.

He spread his arms, grabbed all five of them, and pushed them onto the huge bed.

"Ah!" The five women cried out in unison, falling backward onto the soft silk bedding.

Then Tang San himself rushed forward.

A mingled mix of sweet cries, laughter, and playful scolding echoed through the bedchamber.

"Third Brother, be gentle!"

"Didn't you say you were going to settle scores with me tonight?"

"Who's touching me!"

"It wasn't me!"

It's you!

"Don't rush, let Third Brother explain first. How many other things is he hiding from us?"

"Yes, yes, confess!"

No, really no!

Tang San's laughter came from the crowd, carrying a sense of helplessness and satisfaction that "tonight is probably not going to end well."

A night breeze blew by, and the curtains swayed gently.

Moonlight seeped in through the cracks, shining on the huge bed and on the six figures entwined together.

The laughter gradually subsided, replaced by a more intimate sound, belonging only to these six people.

Nothing more was said that night.

Five days of indulgence and tender moments finally came to an end.

Early one morning, in the Prince's bedroom.

Tang San opened his eyes, and what came into view was a scene that made his blood boil.

Five girls lay haphazardly and naked on the huge bed, each in a different pose, yet each beautiful in her own way.

Tang San's gaze swept over the five girls one by one, and a deep sense of satisfaction welled up in his heart.

Each one of them is an unparalleled beauty, each one has a unique personality and temperament, and each one is willing to give everything for him.

Tang San's gaze became even more resolute.

He got up carefully, without disturbing anyone.

Tang San walked barefoot onto the soft carpet, went to the window, and opened it.

The cool morning breeze drifted in through the window, carrying the fragrance of the garden and dispelling the ambiguous atmosphere that had lingered in the bedchamber all night.

Tang San took a deep breath, his spirits lifted, and the fatigue from a night's hard work vanished instantly.

He turned around, looked at the five women still fast asleep on the bed, and a gentle smile curved his lips.

It's been a full year since I came back.

During this year, Tang San was quite busy. His Soul Power only increased by two levels, from level 76 to level 78.

Dugu Yan broke through to level 70 a dozen days ago, Xiao Wu reached level 67, and Shui Bing'er reached level 66. All three of them increased by three levels.

Lingling reached level 66, absorbing the torso bone and leveling up two levels, for a total increase of four levels, greatly enhancing all of her physical attributes.

Holy Light White Tiger Torso Bone skills, Holy Light Protection, and defense-enhancing Soul Skills.

The effect is to create a spherical shield around the body composed of the phantom of a holy White Tiger, which can absorb a large amount of damage.

While the shield is active, Ye Lingling's healing effectiveness is increased by 30%.

In addition, the Blue Silver King Right Leg Bone skill, Blue Silver Armor, can be applied to himself or his teammates.

These two defensive Soul Bone Skills address her fatal weakness as a support character, making her vulnerable to being focused down and killed in team fights. This allows her to roam and heal more safely on the battlefield.

Qian Renxue broke through to level 80 half a year ago, Qian Daoliu is probably helping her find a suitable Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, but there is no news yet.

Soul Beasts with a lifespan of 100,000 years are extremely rare, and even the Spirit Hall's Worship Hall cannot find them easily.

Next, Tang San had already made his plans: first, he would go to the Clear Sky Sect, then head to the Star Dou Great Forest to help Dugu Yan hunt for her Seventh Soul Ring, and finally go directly to the Vast Sea City.

The reason for going to the Clear Sky Sect is that Tang Xiao has sent a letter hoping that Tang San can return to the sect when he has time.

Tang San thought about it for a long time. He couldn't shake off the label of being from the Clear Sky Sect. Since that was the case, he might as well go.

Anyway, my only goal right now is to become a god. I need to clear up all the entanglements so that I can devote myself fully to the Divine Examination to come.