Kindred Spirits
Two months passed quietly in the tranquility of Sea God Island.
After undergoing a massive resurrection, Tang San and Ye Lingling finally recovered to their peak condition after a full sixty days of rest and recuperation.
For the first two weeks, the two of them were barely able to get out of bed.
The feeling of having one's life force drained is like having an empty shell; one doesn't even have the strength to lift a hand, let alone use Martial Soul, and therefore cannot cultivate.
By the second month, both of them looked noticeably better.
After nearly a month of recuperation, the two of them fully recovered.
Shui Bing'er and Xiao Wu have also been exceptionally busy lately.
Their Second Trial involved navigating the blockade of the Ring Sea.
The Ring Sea is a ring-shaped body of water surrounding Sea God Mountain, with a width of several kilometers.
Within the Ring Sea dwells a 100,000-year-old Demon Soul Great White Shark, the guardian Soul Beast of Sea God Island, responsible for protecting Sea God Mountain.
Anyone who wants to pass through the Ring Sea must face the obstruction of this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
Shui Bing'er, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan's Second Trial was to cross the Ring Sea under the blockade of the Demon Soul Great White Shark and reach the other side without harming Sea Soul Beasts.
During this period, Shui Bing'er and Xiao Wu went to the Ring Sea to practice almost every day.
Through battles with the Demon Soul Great White Shark, become familiar with its attack methods, speed, strength, and skill characteristics.
Shui Bing'er's Ultimate Ice displayed amazing effects in the sea.
Even a 100,000-year-old Demon Soul Great White Shark would experience a significant reduction in movement speed and attack power when facing seawater that could freeze at any moment.
After practicing for some time, the two of them were able to withstand the attack from this Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast for quite some time.
If the three of them work together after Dugu Yan emerges from seclusion, breaking through the Demon Soul Great White Shark's blockade shouldn't be a problem.
There was still no movement in the secluded chamber where Dugu Yan was in seclusion.
She has been inside for more than two months.
During this time, Tang San and Ye Lingling went in to check on her several times and confirmed that her condition was stable, but they did not disturb her.
Tang San knew that absorbing God-Given Soul Ring was an extremely slow process, especially when the age of the Soul Ring approached 100,000 years, it would take even longer.
Every act of patient waiting strengthens the foundation.
Meanwhile, in another corner of Sea God Island, an elderly couple lived a shameless life.
After Tang Chen recovered, he looked decades younger.
Although his Soul Power has not yet fully recovered to its peak state, given his foundation as a Level 99 Peerless Douluo, recovery is only a matter of time.
His relationship with Bo Saixi also progressed rapidly during these days.
The two had feelings for each other. However, back then, Tang Chen chose to leave Sea God Island in pursuit of greater power and went to the Slaughter City to seek the inheritance of the gods. As a result, he was parasitized by the Blood-Red Nine-Headed Bat King and wasted decades of his life.
Now that they've reunited, their feelings for each other immediately intensify, and they're soon inseparable.
Tang San couldn't help but sigh, realizing that his great-grandfather was also a sentimental man.
The red flag at home remains flying high, while colorful flags flutter outside.
Although the words were somewhat disrespectful, they were quite apt in describing Tang Chen.
I feel like he and I are kindred spirits.
What puzzled Tang San was why both of his grandsons were such romantics.
Is the great-grandson biologically related to the family? And the grandson isn't?
Tang San was a little worried, though. What if, a few years later, a child of grandfatherly age suddenly appeared?
A month ago, Tang San informed Tang Chen in detail about the current situation of the Clear Sky Sect and the situation on the continent.
He had assumed that this former invincible figure on land would be furious upon hearing the news that his sect had been forced into seclusion by the Spirit Hall, and would immediately return to the mainland to settle accounts with the Spirit Hall.
Unexpectedly, after listening, Tang Chen remained silent for a moment, then waved his hand, his tone surprisingly magnanimous. "I am already dead. My descendants have their own destiny. The future belongs to you young people. If you want to go back, wait until you've finished your assessments, then we'll go back together."
Tang San was speechless for a long time after hearing that.
Does dying once really make one see things in a new light?
Or was it because he didn't know how to handle the conflict with the Spirit Hall after revealing his relationship with Qian Renxue, that he chose to avoid the situation?
Perhaps he simply wanted to be with Bo Saixi.
At this moment, the two people, whose combined age is several hundred years, look like a young couple deeply in love, making the scene quite incongruous.
Tang San couldn't figure it out, so he could only silently give a thumbs up and wisely refrain from asking any more questions.
Three days later, a tall, slender figure emerged from the secret room in the courtyard where Tang San companions were.
Dugu Yan finally completed the absorption of the God-Given Soul Ring. Her skin was more delicate and fair than before, and she had a more dignified air about her.
What's most eye-catching are the eight Soul Rings that pulsate slowly beneath her feet.
Yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red.
Tang San strode forward, stood before her, and asked with concern, "Yan Yan, how are you feeling?"
Dugu Yan smiled slightly, "It's better than ever before. I've successfully upgraded this God-Given Soul Ring to 100,000 years, and my Soul Power has reached level 83."
"Eighth Soul Skill, Evil Dragon Annihilation Strike."
"This is a purely offensive Soul Skill. Once activated, it concentrates all the power of the Jade Phosphorous Evil Dragon Martial Soul into a single point, transforming it into a purplish-black cross-shaped light blade containing four attributes: evil, lightning, wind, and poison, which is then unleashed in the designated direction. The light blade possesses extremely high attack power and speed, and ignores fifty percent of the target's defense."
A look of shock flashed in Tang San's eyes.
The explosive power of this Soul Skill is terrifying; even Titled Douluo- level expert wouldn't dare to take it head-on with a single strike.
Moreover, the simultaneous activation of all four attributes covers almost all defensive measures, leaving the opponent with no way to deal with it.
"Evil Dragon Annihilation Strike... What a powerful Soul Skill." Tang San's eyes were full of admiration.
Dugu Yan withdrew her Soul Ring and looked at Tang San: "Third Brother, how have you been lately?"
Tang San shook his head and briefly recounted the events of the past two months to Dugu Yan.
When Dugu Yan heard that Tang San and Ye Lingling had been weak for more than a month, she was heartbroken. She only breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that they had both fully recovered.
Finally, Tang San cleared his throat and glanced at the four girls in the courtyard.
"Yan Yan has emerged from seclusion, and we've all recovered. The three of you can continue preparing for the next assessment. Lingling and I should head to the Abyss of Destruction now."
The atmosphere in the courtyard fell silent for a moment.
Shui Bing'er nodded, took Tang San's arm with both hands, and said, "Don't worry, Third Brother. We've pretty much figured out what's going on in the Ring Sea. By the time you come back, we should have already passed the Second Trial."
Xiao Wu also took Tang San's other arm and said, "Third Brother, be careful! Sister Yan and I are waiting for you on Sea God Island!"
Tang San nodded, opened his arms, and pulled the four of them into his embrace, saying with a hint of amusement, "Alright, but the old rule still applies: empty your magazines before going into seclusion."
The four girls simultaneously punched Tang San's chest with their little pink fists, playfully complaining, "Third Brother, you're so naughty!"
The group walked towards the bedroom, embracing each other. The bedroom door was slowly closed, and then came a series of soft moans and gasps.