Chapter 26

Qian Daoliu focused his inner vision, clearly perceiving two strange, hovering energy spheres circulating within his body.

The dark, sharp purple sphere radiated immense power; the violent energy of destruction surged ceaselessly, its aura overbearing and tyrannical as it firmly seized dominance, shaking the meridians throughout his body.

In contrast, the gentle green sphere emitted a faint, luminous glow, its power soft and restrained. Though its volume and might were far inferior to the purple sphere, it steadily neutralized the restlessness of the destruction energy.

A sudden clarity dawned upon him, and he instantly associated this with the physical and spiritual union he and Bo Saixi had shared over the past two days. He was certain this was the phenomenon of primordial symbiosis birthed from their complete unification.

Almost instantly, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi exchanged a glance.

They both saw the answer in each other's eyes.

Thus, Qian Daoliu said to Bo Saixi, "Xixi, let me try and see if I can now withstand the encroachment of the destruction will!"

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu directly released his second martial soul, the Destruction Scepter. Beside him, Bo Saixi held the Life Scepter high, standing ready.

The purple, tyrannical destruction energy erupted with a roar, the violent power sweeping wantonly through his body. Yet, the purple and green spheres within him rotated in synchronization, locking down the restless destruction force, firmly confining and regulating the surging, violent energy so that not a sliver leaked out of control.

"Mm, it worked!"

Qian Daoliu felt the control the purple and green spheres within his body exerted over the destruction power.

He understood immediately that he had truly turned a misfortune into a blessing this time, finding a way to completely master the destruction will and energy.

That was the complementary nature of yin and yang, the dual existence of destruction and life.

To put it bluntly, it required them to become true husband and wife, just like the Destruction God King and the Life God King.

Qian Daoliu finally understood why the inheritance requirements for the Destruction God King and the Life God King were so strict—they had to be husband and wife.

If they weren't a true couple, this sort of thing would be truly difficult to manage.

Thinking of this, Qian Daoliu looked at Bo Saixi with a wicked grin.

Bo Saixi, meanwhile, looked at Qian Daoliu with hopeful eyes and asked, "Qian Daoliu, are you alright?"

"Mm! I'm fine! And it seems I've found a way to control the destruction will!"

Qian Daoliu said to Bo Saixi with a playful expression.

"Qian Daoliu! Really? That's wonderful!"

"Hurry and tell me what the method is!"

Hearing that Qian Daoliu had found a way to completely master the destruction will, Bo Saixi couldn't help but run happily toward him and throw herself into his arms.

Qian Daoliu felt the warmth radiating from her chest.

He felt incomparably satisfied.

Yet, he still used his hands to playfully separate Bo Saixi from his chest.

He then leaned down, bringing his head close to Bo Saixi's ear.

He whispered to her, "It's like this, and like that..."

Qian Daoliu's voice was not loud, but it made Bo Saixi blush and her heart race.

"Really?"

Bo Saixi, face flushed, pushed Qian Daoliu away with a look of feigned annoyance.

"Of course, Xixi. When have I ever lied to you?"

"You can feel it yourself—isn't the life sphere within your body stronger than the destruction sphere?"

"And the life sphere within my body is weaker than the destruction sphere!"

"My guess is that as long as we continue the cultivation we did over the past two days, I will be able to completely master the destruction will within me!"

Qian Daoliu spoke with righteous indignation, without the slightest intention of taking advantage of Bo Saixi.

Upon hearing this, Bo Saixi blushed even deeper.

She didn't know whether to speak or remain silent.

She could only stand there silently.

Waiting for Qian Daoliu's favor.

Time flew by.

The one-year deadline had arrived.

Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi both recovered from their cultivation.

After eleven months of training and coordination, followed by one month of intimate practice, the two had become incredibly in sync.

As for Qian Daoliu's control over the destruction will, with the steady growth of the life sphere within him, combined with the cooperation of his own will, he was now able to fully command his destruction will.

At this moment, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi both tidied their clothes and waited quietly for the arrival of the Destruction God King and the Life God King.

But strangely, after waiting for an entire day, neither of them saw the Destruction God King or the Life God King descend.

Just as the two of them thought their divine trials had failed, the voices of the Life God King and the Destruction God King simultaneously echoed in their minds: "Qian Daoliu, the first trial of the Destruction God Trial is complete!"

"Reward: one God-Bestowed Soul Ring, 10% Destruction Affinity!"

"Destruction God Trial, second trial: obtain three soul rings over 100,000 years old!"

"Reward: one God-Bestowed Soul Ring, 10% Destruction Affinity!"

"Bo Saixi, the first trial of the Life God Trial is complete!"

"Reward: one God-Bestowed Soul Ring, 10% Life Affinity!"

"Life God Trial, second trial: obtain three soul rings over 100,000 years old!"

"Reward: one God-Bestowed Soul Ring, 10% Life Affinity!"

Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi felt their entire bodies tremble.

A God-Bestowed Soul Ring appeared in each of their hands.

Following that, a flash of holy light transported them out of the mysterious space.

In the Douluo God Realm, a green figure nestled into the arms of a purple figure and said, "Xiao Zi, was it really necessary for us to time the release of the divine trial rewards like that?"

"Didn't you see the look of anxiety on Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi's faces?"

The purple figure chuckled mischievously, "Xiao Lu, don't you think it's fun?"

Hearing this, the green figure pinched the purple figure's lower back fiercely.

Then, she raised an eyebrow and exclaimed in surprise, "Huh, Bo Saixi, she!"

The purple figure was also intrigued by the green figure and asked, "Xiao Lu, what happened to Bo Saixi?"

On the Douluo Continent, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi returned to the small woods outside the Universe Love Inquiry Valley after a year had passed.

Qian Daoliu looked at the God-Bestowed Soul Ring in his hand and then at Bo Saixi beside him.

He couldn't help but exclaim, "Xixi, we successfully passed the first divine trial!"

"This is a God-Bestowed Soul Ring!"

As both were high priests of deities, how could they not recognize that what they held was indeed a God-Bestowed Soul Ring?

Qian Daoliu then said to Bo Saixi, "Xixi, let's quickly absorb the soul rings for our second martial souls!"

"This God-Bestowed Soul Ring is perfect for our second martial souls."

Hearing this, Bo Saixi was also delighted.

She replied to Qian Daoliu, "Alright!"

After speaking, Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi sat down cross-legged.

The two sat in meditation, focusing their minds and channeling their soul power.

Majestic, holy energy surged from the God-Bestowed Soul Rings, slowly merging into their respective second martial souls.

Brilliant light swirled around their bodies, and a moment later, two intensely dazzling golden soul rings slowly rose, settling firmly onto their second martial souls.

The soul rings radiated a holy and profound aura, perfectly attuned to the powers of destruction and life, causing the foundation of their martial souls to skyrocket instantly.

"A purple-gold soul ring!"

"A green-gold soul ring!"

After absorbing the soul ring, Bo Saixi felt the color of the first soul ring on her and Qian Daoliu's second martial souls.

She couldn't help but let out a cry of surprise.

"God-Bestowed Soul Rings change their age based on the absorber's physical fitness."

"Our cultivation is already at the Limit Douluo level, so the soul ring starts at 100,000 years. Coupled with the enhancement of our super-artifact martial souls, we have obtained a first soul ring far exceeding the 100,000-year threshold!"

Qian Daoliu explained to Bo Saixi.

"Mm, Qian Daoliu, that must be exactly as you said!"

"Where shall we go next?"

Bo Saixi expressed her agreement with Qian Daoliu.

Hearing this, Qian Daoliu frowned and pondered for a moment.

"We've been away from the Douluo Continent for a year; I wonder how Yiyi and the others are doing?"

"Xixi, let's return to Ming Capital first!"

"After that, we will go to complete the second trial of our divine trials!"

Upon hearing this, Bo Saixi replied, "Alright!"