Awakening, Encountering Tang Hao

Ye Xunfeng silently stared at the endless road, a trace of confusion flashing across his face.

No, he could not give up. Although the Goddess of Life and the God of Destruction had not said what punishment failure would bring, this was a rare opportunity. He did not want to give up.

Ye Xunfeng struggled onward. With every step, it felt as though his soul were being carved apart by a thousand blades.

Spirit City, Pope Palace.

Qian Daoliu struck out with his palm, sending Qian Xunji, who had been about to leave and welcome him, flying with a single blow.

Qian Xunji collapsed into the chair behind him. Blood slid from his lips as he said somewhat manically, "My dear father, are you going to kill me for another son?"

Qian Daoliu closed his eyes and ignored him. Instead, he pulled Bibi Dong over with Soul Power.

"Qian Xunji lacks moral character. I fear he is unfit to serve as a teacher. From this day forth, Bibi Dong shall enter the Elder Hall and be personally taught by its members." Qian Daoliu used Soul Power to control Bibi Dong as she turned and left, then paid no further attention to the son behind him.

Two years passed quietly.

Some small changes also took place across the Douluo Continent.

For example, Qian Xunji, the Pope, had unexpectedly lost complete control over the Elder Hall. Not a single Titled Douluo needed to obey his orders.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect discovered that the owner of the Angel Spirit seemed to have no connection with Spirit Hall. He had even been hunted down by Spirit Hall's two elders.

In the end, the old sect master made the decision: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would devote all its strength to finding the owner of that Angel Spirit.

Yet they ultimately found nothing.

The two members of the Clear Sky Sect had also made a name for themselves as the Clear Sky Twin Ultimates.

Meanwhile, Tang Hao had been searching for a soul master with blue hair and a Blue Silver Grass Spirit—Ah Yin.

By coincidence, one day during the year Ye Xunfeng spent killing, Ah Yin asked the Blue Silver Grass about Ye Xunfeng's whereabouts. Tang Hao happened to see her figure from afar, and his heart stirred instantly.

He had not even clearly seen her face. He simply felt that she should belong to him.

Unfortunately, Ah Yin immediately sensed someone watching her. She enveloped herself in the Blue Silver Domain and vanished without a trace.

Secret Realm of the God of Destruction.

"Ye Xunfeng, the original time limit was one year. However, due to its fusion with the God of Destruction's Godly Trial, the time limit has been extended to two years. You have completed the trial within the allotted time. Reward: 10% affinity with the God of Life, 10% affinity with the God of Destruction, all Soul Rings increased by ten thousand years, and Soul Power increased by one level."

"Congratulations on breaking through to Titled Douluo. You are specially rewarded with two God-Given Spirit Rings."

Ye Xunfeng finally slowly awakened from within his body. His limbs felt sore, likely because the Power of Faith from before had been too immense, leaving his meridians swollen.

Ye Xunfeng quickly sat cross-legged and circulated his Soul Power, guiding it through his body and opening every blocked meridian. The next moment, he felt thoroughly refreshed.

At the same time, his Second Spirit Core began to condense.

His first Soul Core had been centered around the Atlas Spear. Ye Xunfeng slowly injected the Power of Destruction into it, gradually turning the originally transparent Soul Core purple.

For his next Soul Core, he planned to condense a Life Spirit Core. Perhaps it could one day merge with the other to produce the Power of Creation.

Using opposing force, he began regulating his Soul Power within his chest.

Ye Xunfeng was surprised to discover that after his meridians had been opened, his Soul Power seemed exceptionally docile. He could even control it into rotation with ease.

Ye Xunfeng's eyes lit up, and he continued controlling it while slowly injecting the Life Force from his Wishing Angel Spirit into it.

Even so, the instant it began circulating Soul Power in reverse, Ye Xunfeng felt a tearing pain inside his body. However, it was soon smoothed away by the Life Force.

Who knew how many days passed outside? The Second Spirit Core condensed successfully in an instant, with Life Force and the Power of Destruction circulating in opposite directions.

Ye Xunfeng opened his eyes and looked around, discovering that he was in a forest composed of Blue Silver Grass. Ah Yin was cultivating beside him.

The moment Ye Xunfeng opened his eyes, Ah Yin woke as well. Her face was filled with excitement as she said, "Brother Ye, you're finally awake!"

"Mm." Ye Xunfeng's gaze instantly softened.

Ah Yin could be said to fit every one of his preferences, and her feelings for him were so deep. How could he not be moved?

At that moment, he suddenly understood Tang Hao. Of course, he still had no favorable impression of the man.

"Brother Ye, how do you feel?" Ah Yin asked curiously.

"I've broken through to Titled Douluo and obtained an inheritance of Godhood." Ye Xunfeng spoke calmly, then released his Wishing Angel Spirit.

The six black and one red Soul Rings beneath his feet instantly transformed into three black and four red.

Dense Life Force swept through half the forest. The Blue Silver King at the side had not intended to react, but upon sensing that Life Force, he immediately spoke. "Greetings, heir to the great Lord of Life."

"You're the Blue Silver King?" Ye Xunfeng asked with a smile. "Impressive."

"Brother Ye." Ah Yin suddenly remembered something. A trace of fear flashed through her eyes as she gently tugged at Ye Xunfeng's sleeve.

Ye Xunfeng patted Ah Yin's head and said gently, "I know, but don't worry. I'll protect you, and I don't need Soul Rings."

Beside Ye Xunfeng's seven Soul Rings, an eighth and ninth Soul Ring suddenly rose beneath his feet.

Both were red, but there was clearly no resentment upon them. Instead, they carried an air of sacred compassion.

"This is..."

"Ah Yin, this is for you. Use it once you reach seven rings." Ye Xunfeng smiled as he handed the life-attributed Soul Ring to Ah Yin.

As for the destruction-attributed one, he would give it to someone suitable when he encountered such a person in the future.

Ye Xunfeng smiled gently and asked, "Ah Yin, what level are you now?"

"Level forty-nine." Ah Yin said somewhat dejectedly, "Once I become a Soul Saint, I'll be able to be with you openly."

"I know a place where you can cultivate safely. Would you like to go there?" Ye Xunfeng suddenly thought of a good place, and his eyes brightened.

"I trust you, Brother Ye." Ah Yin embraced Ye Xunfeng.

After bidding farewell to the Blue Silver King, the two headed out.

They chatted and laughed as they walked.

Yet, as fate would have it, they ran into Tang Hao, who had come to hunt his seventh Soul Ring.

The instant Tang Hao saw Ah Yin, his eyes lit up. He then looked at Ye Xunfeng beside her as though he were looking at some blond pretty boy.

"I am Tang Hao, son of the Clear Sky Sect's sect master. I've taken a liking to this beauty." Tang Hao's eyes gleamed as he swept another glance over Ye Xunfeng. He could not sense any Soul Power fluctuations from him.

Even if he had Soul Power, so what? Tang Hao was a disciple of the number one sect under heaven. To be favored by Tang Hao was the greatest honor.