Strange Everyday Coexistence

The supreme gods in the Divine Realm have different thoughts, but those high-ranking beings have many things to worry about, and their attention to the mortal realm is only faint and has not yet truly affected the operation of the mortal world.

In the Douluo Continent, in the Pope's Palace of Spirit City, in the main hall of the Pope's private residence, Su Cheng and Bibi Dong sat together.

Nearly a year has passed since Qian Renxue left, and the two have been healing through the fusion of their souls.

Six months ago, Su Cheng briefly left Spirit City to search for Qian Renxue's whereabouts.

However, he traveled to every province of Two Empires but still couldn't find any trace of her, so it seems that Qian Renxue doesn't want to see him right now.

If Qian Renxue chooses to hide, Su Cheng doesn't really have any good solutions.

At that time, his injuries had not yet healed, and he was unable to perform perception and exploration over a very large area.

Moreover, in terms of strength, Qian Renxue, who has been in seclusion for half a year, must have made great progress. Even if her power is different from others, it may not be impossible to completely conceal it.

Su Cheng had also inquired about Qian Daoliu's whereabouts, but this Angel Douluo did not know the specific location of his granddaughter.

At the time, Qian Renxue only mentioned that her cultivation had reached a bottleneck and that she needed to improve her Soul Power Level and add Soul Ring, without going into details.

Apart from that one trip, he spent all his other time in Spirit City.

He would occasionally visit the academy, but most of the time he focused on cultivating and healing with Bibi Dong.

Inside the room, Su Cheng was sitting calmly on the huge sofa.

Now, he no longer exudes any aura of a Soul Master, just like an ordinary person, except for his pair of dark eyes which look exceptionally deep.

Beside him, Bibi Dong, dressed in a casual long dress, looked serene.

The morning light fell on her thick hair and long eyelashes, casting a soft silhouette on her delicate face.

The expensive white fitted maxi dress features a simple style, with shimmering dark gold patterns that perfectly accentuate the waistline.

Unlike Su Cheng, Bibi Dong sat diagonally on the sofa, her long, straight legs taking up most of the sofa's surface, her smooth calves and flawless bare feet exposed, swaying gently.

Her soft back leaned against his side as she casually flipped through a notebook, a thoughtful expression in her eyes.

Neither of them seemed to find anything wrong with this somewhat intimate way of getting along; they appeared to have gotten used to it.

This is not surprising.

The union of souls is actually far more intimate than physical union.

The fact that they can both benefit greatly from this and strengthen each other's foundations makes it even more precious.

This form of communication is not essentially about lust, nor does it necessarily occur between men and women who are in love.

This kind of relationship might be more appropriately called "Dao Companion".

It could even be said that if two people of the same sex with a very high compatibility practice and communicate in this way, they will also become exceptionally close, so changing their sexual orientation is not impossible.

Not to mention that Su Cheng and Bibi Dong both had something to hide, but due to certain special reasons and various obstacles, they never really said it out loud.

After spending nearly a year together, some subtle changes naturally occurred between us.

Moreover, Bibi Dong's methods are also very clever; she handles the boundaries in their interactions perfectly, always staying firmly on the edge of the bottom line.

This ensures that all actions remain within Su Cheng's acceptable range, while also being far more intimate than interactions between ordinary friends.

Clearly, after so much time spent cultivating their souls together, her understanding of Su Cheng had deepened considerably.

She enjoyed this subtle feeling of spiritual connection.

As for Su Cheng, he probably had similar thoughts, she often wondered.

However, Bibi Dong was not in a hurry to take things further.

The fact that they can get along like this now has far exceeded her initial expectations.

"I can't understand what you've written at all."

Flipping through her notes, Bibi Dong sighed and shifted slightly, lazily muttering a complaint.

The back of her shirt, barely separated by a thin layer, rubbed against Su Cheng's arm, the smooth, silky lines of her muscles clearly imprinted on his senses.

Strands of hair brushed against his neck unintentionally, and a faint fragrance wafted through the air.

Bibi Dong's voice carried a hint of doubt, "Don't you even fully understand how you acquired that power?"

"Of course I understand, but you can't imitate my situation at all, so it's normal that you don't understand. If you hadn't insisted that I write it, I wouldn't have bothered to pick up a pen. This kind of thing simply can't be clearly expressed in words."

Su Cheng casually retorted.

With the injuries to his soul fully healed over the past two days, his physical condition has finally stabilized completely.

In terms of combat strength alone, it has indeed declined significantly compared to before.

The duration of his second-stage Longevity True Body requires sufficient Innate Power as support.

The Source Power in the Seventh Soul Ring acts as a catalyst and lubricant, enhancing the efficiency of the use of Innate Power.

But even a skilled cook can't cook without rice.

Having lost six Soul Rings, his Soul Power reserves were reduced by more than half, turning his strength in essence, energy, and spirit into a weakness, and his domain was also half-ruined.

Even with his Seventh Soul Ring still intact, this state makes it difficult for him to unleash a full-force sword strike, and it's not even as good as when he first condensed his Seventh Soul Ring.

However, this only refers to the ultimate combat power.

His normal combat strength is far greater than before, and he has firmly stood at the level of Third-Level God.

Most importantly, his physical foundation and power level were greatly enhanced.

Looking inward, the meridians appear as a faint bright yellow. Whether it is the main Eight Extraordinary Meridians or other small branches, they are all as clear and transparent as glass.

Even the embers that were originally clinging to the inner walls of his meridians can now only bring a slight tingling sensation and can hardly cause him any trouble anymore.

Physical fitness has also improved dramatically. Muscles and bones are as strong as dragons, and blood and qi flow like mercury throughout the body.

But the most crucial element is the energy circulating within the body.

Perhaps that can no longer be considered pure energy; it is neither ordinary Soul Power nor Innate Power after fusion.

Instead, Blood One, it becomes part of the body's organs, intermingling with the internal organs and flesh, repeatedly generating and disappearing in instinct, just as naturally as breathing.

This is what can truly be called fused energy, where there is no longer any distinction between "Soul Power" and "Bloodline Power".

Although the total amount decreased significantly due to the Ring Shattering, its level was extremely high and remained stable, and it could continue to grow with cultivation, opening up huge room for improvement for him.

This energy can clearly no longer be called "Innate Power," because its nature is completely different from the form of power generated by Innate Skill.

For Su Cheng, this could be considered a blessing in disguise.

Under the burning of the Sun Fire, a power on par with Innate Power, the various energies within the body were forced to truly merge. Coupled with the first five Five Elements Mutual Generation Soul Rings that were shattered one after another, as well as the unique Sixth Soul Ring, the intense Undying True Intent contained within them forged the prototype of this energy.

Until the very end, through a crucial step, Bibi Dong's special Water Soul nourished her.

Like a divine sword being tempered, after nearly a year, the various energies in his body have finally truly merged and become integrated.

"... You call this power 'True Power'? Isn't it Innate Power?"

When Bibi Dong turned to the last page of her notebook, a hint of surprise appeared on her face.

"Yes, it's different from Innate Power. As long as you cultivate along this path to the end, your body and soul will be perfectly integrated, and your will will be unified and without distinction. This is the path to enlightenment and true self, which is why I named it 'True Power'."

Su Cheng felt a mix of emotions.

It must be admitted that the word "opportunity" in the cultivation process is truly wonderful and extremely important.

He has always been a person who seeks stability and likes to plan things out before acting, including his cultivation.

He would only start trying after conducting research and confirming the feasibility of the approach, which is evident from his refusal to take the Immortal Herb.

If it weren't for the unexpected turn of events, he would have found it difficult to make the decision to abandon the foundation he had painstakingly built and choose to start over.

Innate Power is already a very high level of power.

Su Cheng's ability to transcend the constraints of the original power system of Douluo Star is the result of a great deal of hard work, research, and planning, combined with the experience of countless predecessors.

The path of fusing power is definitely correct, but the enhancement of status is probably problematic; Ah Yin's reminder makes a lot of sense.

As for how to solidify this state, he himself has never had a clue.

Previously, when he completed the technique, he had almost exhausted all his resources.

There may be opportunities to go further in the future, but more materials and accumulation in other areas are needed.

To truly succeed, it's uncertain when that time will come.

But for Su Cheng, he didn't actually have that much time. He knew there were always higher powers out there, and many beings were eyeing Douluo Star covetously, so he had to be on high alert.

Therefore, he took an unconventional approach, choosing to exploit the Source Power after discovering its wondrous uses.

No matter how much his strength has declined due to this incident, it is by no means a bad thing.

Now he has finally entered another period of rapid improvement in his cultivation.

Su Cheng had a premonition that one day in the future, when his soul and body were truly inseparable, he would return to the level of Second-Level God.

He no longer needs to rely on his Martial Soul Avatar to enhance his combat power, nor does he need the so-called perfect Innate Power to provide any boost, because his normal combat power is already his strongest combat power.

At that time, he might give up his Seventh Soul Ring, shatter it and integrate it into his body, and even his Martial Soul would return to his bloodline.

And his foundation will undergo another earth-shattering transformation.

"A perfect fusion of body and soul?" Bibi Dong murmured, a hint of longing in her eyes.

Her own soul is of a special nature; if she could also achieve this, the benefits would be unimaginable.

"Stop having such dreams, you're still a long way off."

Su Cheng heard her whisper and ruthlessly denied her fantasy.

Bibi Dong actually knew exactly how Su Cheng's internal energy operated, but she couldn't understand the underlying principles.

After such a long period of spiritual exchange, they know each other's physical conditions inside and out.

However, when Bibi Dong wanted to learn from it, she found herself completely at a loss. That's why she pestered Su Cheng to write it down so that she could study it carefully.

"Annoying." Bibi Dong pouted and casually tossed the notebook onto the table beside her.

"Don't move around, I'm going to sleep for a while."

Go to your own bed to sleep.

Su Cheng frowned.

With her current cultivation level and spiritual foundation, she doesn't need sleep at all. Her injuries have already healed, even earlier than Su Cheng's.

Bibi Dong ignored him and moved her body slightly to the far end of the sofa.

Then he lay down on his own, resting his head on Su Cheng's lap, his hands clasped together on his smooth abdomen.

The high, rounded curve of her chest was so clearly visible that it made Su Cheng's mouth go dry.

"..."

Su Cheng opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't say anything and helplessly looked away.

The entire room fell silent for a moment.

Bright sunlight streamed into the room. The man sitting on the sofa had a straight back and deep eyes. The woman lying on his knees had a stunningly beautiful face and graceful curves.

Together, the two create a vivid and enduring picture.

After a long silence, Su Cheng suddenly spoke softly, "I need to leave Spirit City in a few days."

"Oh."

Although Bibi Dong's voice was calm despite her closed eyes, he could still sense her displeasure.

Su Cheng felt somewhat embarrassed.

Having just recovered from his injuries, it seems a bit like treating the other person as a tool.

Although both of them benefited greatly in the process, he clearly gained far more from the other party, and in essence, he was the one who received a favor.

After thinking for a moment, Su Cheng added, "I will plan out your future training focus and various affairs of the Spirit Hall for you in the next two days."

"Um."

Bibi Dong clearly didn't care about these things; she simply gave a casual reply.

Then, as if casually asking, "What are you planning to do this time?"

"..."

Seeing his silence, Bibi Dong frowned, opened her eyes and looked up. "We can't just leave it at that."

"There's nothing I can't say..."

After hesitating for a moment, Su Cheng coughed lightly, "I'm planning to go to the Blue Silver Grass Forest."

"Hehe, a married woman, isn't that exciting?"

Su Cheng was speechless upon hearing this.

You didn't have this attitude before. Besides, wasn't it you who took the initiative to leave Ah Yin in Spirit City? Why are you mocking me now?

Although he was inwardly criticizing it, he obviously wouldn't say such stupid things out loud.

So he took the initiative to explain, "Her current power is very special. Regardless of its level, it seems to be more compatible with this world. If we can study it, it might be of great help, and it could even be of some benefit to you. Besides, this was originally an agreement I made with her before, to have her leave Spirit City temporarily, and I would go to the Blue Silver Grass Forest to find her within a year."

"Since it's your agreement, you should of course abide by it. Why bother explaining it to me?" Bibi Dong closed her eyes again.

Then, in a sarcastic tone, she said softly, "Mr. Su is so knowledgeable and charming that she doesn't even care about her own husband and son, but is completely devoted to you, an outsider. I can't just stop you and make you a person who breaks his promise, can I?"

Su Cheng could only remain silent.