Transfiguration Technique (Part One)

"Since you have not denied your crimes, I now pronounce judgment on you. As Cultivator, you seized Divine Godhead, violating the prohibition I issued years ago. Therefore, I hereby strip you of your Divine Godhead. Furthermore, as punishment, you will be imprisoned at the bottom of the East Sea for a hundred years to reflect on your mistakes."

After effortlessly extracting the Divine Godhead that Mo Lingna had merged into his body, the First Generation Sea God spoke calmly.

With one hand gripping the Divine Godhead, the other hand rose and slowly pressed down. The spiritual energy of Heaven and Earth appeared, transforming into a gigantic hand that pressed down on Mo Lingna, dragging her straight down to the seabed...

"My husband, it's only been a hundred years. I will always remember you, so please don't forget me."

Beneath the enormous spiritual palm, Mo Lingna did not resist being suppressed, knowing she couldn't. Instead, she turned her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Zhuge Xiang, and spoke tenderly, her eyes filled with deep reluctance, as if she wanted to imprint Zhuge Xiang's image deep into her soul, never to be forgotten.

She wasn't afraid of being suppressed at the bottom of the sea for a hundred years, nor was she afraid of enduring the darkness of the sea alone. However, she was very afraid that during these hundred years, Zhuge Xiang would forget her, forget the person she had only known for a few days.

"Wait..." Looking at Mo Lingna and the deep affection in her eyes, Zhuge Xiang's heart stirred. He lunged forward, the Dragon's Judgment Sword appearing in his palm. He activated a Block Prediction Skill, and the Dragon's Judgment Sword swung towards the huge spiritual energy palm.

Thump!

Block Prediction, belonging to the Forbidden Technique, can utilize the power of the Heavenly Laws to resist any form of attack. However, he was completely unable to withstand the spiritual energy palm of the First Generation Sea God. As Zhuge Xiang's Sword Slash the spiritual energy palm, not only did he fail to block it, but Zhuge Xiang himself was also directly blasted away.

The First Generation Sea God could easily deal with even Demon Monster, so how could Zhuge Xiang possibly interfere with his attacks? It was a perfect analogy to describe Zhuge Xiang's actions as a mantis trying to stop a chariot. Zhuge Xiang, who was blasted away, spat out blood, and his HP dropped from more than 20,000 to just over 1,000 in one go. The terrible injury almost killed Zhuge Xiang instantly.

"Husband!" Seeing Zhuge Xiang rush out without regard for his own safety, Mo Lingna's face changed drastically, and she cried out in worry, while struggling frantically to break free from the huge spiritual energy palm and get to Zhuge Xiang's side.

"Hmm?" The First Generation Sea God raised an eyebrow slightly as he observed Zhuge Xiang's actions. Judging from Zhuge Xiang and Mo Lingna's clothes and the layout of the temple, he knew that the two were holding Wedding. However, with the First Generation Sea God's discerning eye, it was not difficult to see that Zhuge Xiang had no feelings for her. In fact, as a man, he was being forced into marriage by her. Yet, the First Generation Sea God never expected that Zhuge Xiang would rush out for her sake.

"Zhuge Xiang, are you crazy?" Lu Yuling rushed to Zhuge Xiang's side, fed him two powerful Healing Pill, and shouted angrily. He almost died because of Mo Lingna, Lu Yuling was furious.

"After all, she is my wife. For my sake, could you please let her go?" Without rushing to answer Lu Yuling's question, Zhuge Xiang swallowed the Healing Pill. His face was still deathly pale, but he turned to the First Generation Sea God and said.

"My husband..." Zhuge Xiang's words filled Mo Lingna with ecstatic joy.

She herself had forced Zhuge Xiang into marriage, and Mo Lingna was well aware of the damage this would cause to a man's dignity. However, her love at first sight for Zhuge Xiang came inexplicably yet overwhelmingly, making Mo Lingna determined to confirm her relationship with Zhuge Xiang no matter what.

In her view, Zhuge Xiang must hate her, and this hatred could only be slowly turned around by her constant compensation after marriage. However, Mo Lingna did not expect that Zhuge Xiang would be so willing to risk everything for her.

"You..." The First Generation Sea God frowned slightly as he looked at Zhuge Xiang with surprise in his eyes.

For the sake of the Sea God's dignity and the rules of Sea God Island, he had to take the punishment. However, Zhuge Xiang was a very important person to him, and he also needed his help. If he refused now, it would be difficult to get Zhuge Xiang to help him later.

"She forced you into marriage, humiliating your dignity. I spared her life out of respect for you, yet you're willing to risk your life for her?" The First Generation Sea God couldn't understand Zhuge Xiang's actions and spoke up.

"Indeed, she did humiliate me, but no matter what, her love for me was not wrong. She Wedding me and is now my wife, Zhuge Xiang, and that is also not wrong. These things cannot be changed. For me, she even turned against the Demon Monster, and that is also not wrong. Even though I suppressed her in the end, she didn't think about her own pain, but about me, and that is also not wrong..."

Looking intently at the First Generation Sea God, Zhuge Xiang spoke with a firm expression. Indeed, there were many faults, but Mo Lingna was now his wife, that was true. Zhuge Xiang also feel her kindness to him, so he could not sit idly by and watch her be suppressed for a hundred years, spending a hundred years alone in the cold, dark seabed.

"My husband..." Zhuge Xiang's every word struck Mo Lingna's heart. Her beautiful eyes were already moist, and Mo Lingna's voice choked with emotion, but her face was full of a happy smile.

Being suppressed for a hundred years doesn't matter anymore. To receive such treatment and love from Zhuge Xiang makes Mo Lingna feel happy even if she were suppressed for a thousand or ten thousand years.

Before meeting Zhuge Xiang, Mo Lingna had never imagined what it would be like to fall in love with someone. She had never even considered that she would fall in love with someone. But when she met Zhuge Xiang, it was as if it were destiny. Love appeared, catching her off guard and leaving her at a loss. Yet, it came with overwhelming force, instantly engulfing the unprepared Mo Lingna.

In the past, Mo Lingna would never have imagined that she would have such a day.

"Zhuge Xiang..." Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, Lu Yuling's expression was filled with complex emotions.

He had no romantic feelings for Qin Qing, but because she was his woman, he took great care of her and fulfilled the responsibilities of a man. As for Mo Lingna, the two had no connection whatsoever, having known each other for less than a few days. Mo Lingna even forced him into marriage, which humiliated his self-esteem. However, because they were now husband and wife and Mo Lingna treated him sincerely, he was willing to risk his life for her.

It has to be said that, from a woman's perspective, Zhuge Xiang is definitely a man you can trust. As long as you treat him well, he will never betray or hurt you. Instead, he will cherish and love you, regardless of whether he has feelings for you.

"Perhaps, if I can't continue on my cultivation path one day, living with him would be a good choice," Lu Yuling thought suddenly popped into her mind as she looked at Zhuge Xiang, whose determined figure stood in front of Mo Lingna.

Seeing the First Generation Sea God's silent appearance, Zhuge Xiang naturally knew what was troubling him, and said, "Mo Lingna made a mistake, and it is right for you to punish her, but as her husband, we are husband and wife as one, her sins are my sins. Can you give me a chance to atone for my sins? Let me help you handle the matter you asked me to do?"

Now, the First Generation Sea God could speak. According to Zhuge Xiang's words, it was reasonable to let him atone for his crimes by performing meritorious service. Moreover, the knot in the heart of the First Generation Sea God was very willing to be untied.

However, he also knew that he was not the main person involved in this matter. Even though he had agreed in his heart, he did not agree on his own initiative. Instead, he turned to Lin Birou and said, "This matter concerns this woman. As long as she, the person involved, agrees, I will naturally have no objections."

The decision rested with Lin Birou, and both Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling's eyes were on her, waiting for her answer.

Lin Birou hadn't expected that the First Generation Sea God would entrust her with the decision. She was slightly taken aback, feeling somewhat flustered and unprepared, but also secretly moved.

Looking at Zhuge Xiang, she thought of how he had risked his life to come to the temple for her sake, even being forced into marriage. She wanted to repay this kindness.

Looking at Mo Lingna, it's true that she seized her own Divine Godhead, and there's hatred between them. But they were childhood sweethearts, growing up together. Mo Lingna's mother was also her Master, raising her. The Divine Godhead status should have been Mo Lingna's; it's just that she went astray and became Cultivator. This bond is hard to sever.

Looking at the First Generation Sea God, although Lin Birou didn't have a precise understanding of his status, cultivation, and strength, she knew that First Generation Sea God was definitely one of the most powerful people in the world. Such an existence had gone to the trouble of wasting his precious time to help her, and now he was letting her make decisions, showing her immense respect. Now, the First Generation Sea God needed Zhuge Xiang's help even more. How could Lin Birou possibly betray his loyalty?

Kindness, affection, and loyalty—none of these could make Lin Birou refuse. She wasn't the kind of person who held grudges, so Lin Birou nodded, indicating that she had no reason to refuse and agreed to let Zhuge Xiang atone for his crimes.

"Very well, since you've agreed, then so be it," the First Generation Sea God said calmly, seeing that Lin Birou had made her decision. As he spoke, he returned the Divine Godhead to Lin Birou's hands once more.

"Ding! Quest 'Attain Godhood' completed, 20 million Experience Points gained, and the Transfiguration Technique's obtained."

"Ding! Level increased by 1, 1 Skill Point gained, currently at the True Essence Realm Second Layer."

As the Divine Godhead returned to Lin Birou's hand, she absorbed Divine Godhead again. A system notification echoed in Zhuge Xiang's mind, and a warm current flowed through him. Zhuge Xiang's cultivation broke through again, reaching the Second Layer of the True Essence Realm. With this breakthrough, his injuries naturally healed completely. (To be continued...)