A knowing glint flashed in the God of Evil's crimson eyes. He chuckled softly, tacitly acknowledging the decision regarding Destruction and Life.
Although the Asura God remained silent, the sharp light in his cold, blood-red eyes dimmed somewhat. He understood that, on a larger strategic level, the decision of Destruction over Life was correct. His personal choice of succession required compromise and adjustment in the face of the overall interests of the Divine Realm.
The atmosphere within the temple quietly reached a certain consensus due to the clear stances of the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life, as well as deeper considerations of the cosmic landscape.
The Divine Realm's "test" of Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena will continue, but the tone has changed.
The initial scrutiny, apprehension, and even repressive testing has begun to shift towards a more inclusive and even supportive approach to observation and guidance.
Just as the various God King of the Divine Realm reached a subtle consensus, within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in the lower realm, Xuan Ming's consciousness finally slowly awoke from a deep slumber.
He opened his heavy eyelids, and the first thing he saw was Bibi Dong's pair of purple eyes, filled with concern and weariness. She was still holding him in her arms, radiating a stable and powerful Divine Power, clearly indicating that her condition had stabilized.
"You're awake?" Bibi Dong breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Xuan Ming nodded slightly, assessing his own condition.
His Soul Power and Divine Power were still depleted. Activating the Dragon Emperor Devours the World twice in a row had severely depleted his body, to the point that even the domineering regenerative power inherent in the Abyssal Dragon Emperor Body could not withstand it.
He struggled to sit up, but Bibi Dong gently pressed him down.
"Don't move, you've used up too much energy," she whispered, while continuously channeling gentle Soul Power into his body.
Just then, two completely different yet equally vast and powerful energies descended without warning, precisely striking Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena!
[ The Third Trial of the Sea God Nine Trials: Slay Evil and Pacify the Soul. Completed.]
[Rewards: Soul Power Level increased by two levels. One God-Given Soul Ring. All Soul Ring durations increased by 10,000 years.]
[ Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, assisted in completing the Third Trial the Sea God Nine Trials, reward: 10% recovery of primordial injuries.]
As the reward arrived, the healing light of the Goddess of Life also shone on Xuan Ming, and his originally weak body recovered rapidly.
The Blood Spear's six black and two red rings, along with its eight Soul Ring, simultaneously appeared, especially the first six, whose colors deepened and transformed at a visible speed!
Immediately afterwards, another portion of golden light condensed in front of Xuan Ming, transforming into a brand new, dark purple sphere of light with Destruction lightning patterns flowing across its surface. It was the God-Given Soul Ring bestowed by the God of Destruction.
On the other side, under the nourishment of the emerald green Life essence, Gu Yuena's complexion, which had been somewhat pale due to maintaining the Power of Creation for a long time, quickly returned to a rosy color. Her aura became more harmonious and profound, and nine-colored halos flowed in her silver-purple eyes, clearly indicating that she had benefited greatly.
" The God of Destruction?"
Looking at the God-Given Soul Ring before her, which contained an aura of extreme Destruction, Gu Yuena was somewhat surprised.
She thought the God of Destruction wouldn't get involved, since that guy never paid much attention to matters concerning the Dragon Clan; those kinds of things were handled by Evil, Kindness, and the Asura.
However, it makes sense, since the Goddess of Life is involved in this matter, it's impossible for the God of Destruction to remain uninvolved.
Moreover, neither the previous Ring of Slaughter nor the Ring of Evil were ordinary God-Given Soul Ring. They both contained a portion of Divine Power and possessed the potential to grow into Million-Year Soul Ring, that is, a divine ring.
Chapter 365 Peerless Douluo
Xuan Ming stared at the dark purple God-Given Soul Ring before him. The pure Destruction aura contained within it was violent and primal, seemingly capable of annihilating all things, yet it also carried a strange, life-giving law.
"Are you planning to absorb it now?" Gu Yuena asked.
"Hmm." Xuan Ming nodded.
"I want to see just how far I can go with all the energy I've accumulated within me, and with my current physical and mental state."
"Be careful, the power of the God of Destruction is even more dangerous than that of the Asura God," Gu Yuena said seriously.
While the Asura God's power of judgment is indeed dangerous, that kind of killing judgment is conditional; it is not indiscriminate killing. The focus is on the judgment itself.
But the Destruction power of the God of Destruction is different; it treats everyone equally! It annihilates everything!
"Hmm." Xuan Ming took a deep breath and reached out to touch the ball of light.
"Buzz--!"
A Destruction energy, even more violent and aggressive than when he absorbed the Slaughter Soul Ring, surged into his body in an instant! This power seemed to want to completely disintegrate his meridians, bones, and even his soul, returning them to nothingness! The ultimate Destruction will frantically assaulted his mind, attempting to assimilate him into Destruction.
Xuan Ming grunted, and the dark purple Dragon King Armor around his body appeared on its own. The Abyssal Dragon Emperor Torso Bone erupted with immense power to resist it.
His Slaughter Domain unfolded on its own, and wisps of dark purple Destruction lightning began to blend into the Sisi light Colorless Domain fluctuated, attempting to reconcile this extreme Destruction with his own power. Even the mark belonging to the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings deep within his soul flickered slightly under the stimulation of this pure aura of Destruction.
The absorption process was far longer and more perilous than ever before. The Destruction power relentlessly ravaged his body, while the powerful Life brought by his million-year-old Torso Bone and the residual energy of the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone desperately repaired it. He was once again caught in that painful cycle of Destruction and rebirth, only this time, he had a much stronger grasp on the process.
As time passed, the energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well was drawn in, forming a huge energy vortex that slowly rotated around Xuan Ming.
Bibi Dong and Gu Yuena stayed by his side, sensing the terrifying aura emanating from the center of the vortex—sometimes violent, sometimes calm, but always steadily rising. They both understood that Xuan Ming was undergoing a crucial transformation.
One month later.
The raging energy vortex suddenly contracted, disappearing entirely into Xuan Ming's body. His tightly closed eyes snapped open, a flash of dark purple Thunderclap seemingly appearing before returning to their calm, icy blue.
He slowly rose to his feet, his aura like that of a slumbering primordial Ferocious Beast awakening—vast, profound, and carrying a chilling sense of oppression. His face, which had been pale from overexertion, was now rosy and full, and he was in even better condition than before he fainted.
Black, black, black, black, black, dark red, blackish red, dark purple-gold!
Nine Soul Ring rose up one after another, encircling his body.
The first six Soul Ring were as deep as ink, radiating a heavy pressure far exceeding that of ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring.
The Seventh Soul Ring, the Ring of Slaughter, has seen its age increase dramatically from the initial 500,000 years to 700,000 years due to the massive amount of Slaughter Essence plundered Slaughter City the battle with Tang Chen and the destruction of the Slaughter City! The killing aura it exudes has become even more refined and domineering!
The Eighth Soul Ring, the Ring of Evil, has a restrained black-gold light, yet it exudes an even more unpredictable and eerie aura. Its age has also increased to 800,000 years!
The most awe-inspiring thing was the Ninth Soul Ring —its entire body was a deep dark purple, and its surface was covered with countless fine Destruction lightning patterns that flickered like breathing. Just by hovering there, it caused the surrounding space to distort slightly, emitting a terrifying aura that seemed capable of ending everything!
The Ring of Destruction! Millions of years!
At the same time, the boost in Soul Power from the God's Trial, the immense energy feedback from the million-year-old God-Given Soul Ring, and the vast foundation he had accumulated from Sacrifice Sacrifice the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, Sacrifice Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, and even the origin of the Slaughter City, all erupted and merged at this moment!
boom!
An invisible barrier was forcefully shattered! His Soul Power Level soared like a rocket, ultimately settling firmly at the peak of the mortal realm.
Level 99! Peerless Douluo!
At this moment, Xuan Ming's aura was as vast as the sea, unfathomable.
Although his body has not yet been thoroughly baptized by Divine Power and he has not been able to possess a true Demigod body like Bo Saixi, Qian Daoliu, and Bibi Dong, the Soul Ring Configuration, the various rudiments of God Level laws he has mastered, and his unfathomable foundation have made his actual combat strength surpass that of ordinary Peerless Douluo!
Looking at the world today, apart from Tang Chen, whom he just personally killed, the three remaining Peerless Douluo Bo Saixi, the High Priestess of Sea God Island; Qian Daoliu, the Great Enshrined the Spirit Hall; and Bibi Dong, who has just completed her transformation. His strength is undoubtedly the strongest among the four!
Whether in the sky, on the land, or at sea, none of these three have a chance to defeat him.
In fact, even if these three people didn't use Divine Power, they wouldn't be a match for him even if they combined their strength.
"I feel... I'm just a little short." Xuan Ming sensed the terrifying power within himself. He wasn't far from the legendary level 100 godhood; in fact, he felt he could forcefully break through to level 100!
"Don't do anything reckless. Forcing your way through to level 100 and Godhood Tribulation," Gu Yuena warned.
You haven't reached your peak yet.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Ming's eager glint slowly faded. He naturally understood Gu Yuena's concerns. The Godhood Tribulation was no small matter; it was the ultimate test of the laws of heaven and earth for those who defied the heavens, far surpassing the mutated Heavenly Tribulation he had previously triggered, which targeted Martial Soul or regions.
Although he was in a strong state, the power he had gained from the continuous breakthroughs was not yet fully integrated, and his soul level was also damaged by the multiple divisions and impacts. Forcibly initiating the tribulation at this moment would be unwise.
"I know." Xuan Ming closed his eyes, the suffocating aura around him gradually receding, like a sharp blade returning to its sheath, but the power hidden within only grew more chilling. "It just feels... that boundary is already very thin."
He raised his hand, looking at the lines on his palm that seemed to contain boundless power, and feeling the immense Soul Power power flowing within him, a fusion of killing, Evil, Destruction, the power of the Dragon Emperor, and even the power of the ocean.
This power had reached the limit that the mortal realm could contain, and even slightly exceeded it, only being forcibly restrained by his strong physique and will.
Becoming a god at level 100 is no longer an unattainable dream for him, but rather a window he can try to break through at any time.
Bibi Dong walked to his side, her purple eyes filled with a complex light—concern, relief, and a touch of indescribable emotion. She said softly, "You have reached the pinnacle of mortal achievement. There's no need to rush the rest. The God's Trial... is not yet over."
Completing the final accumulation during the God's Trial and breaking through naturally with the help of God's Trial power is undoubtedly much safer than directly resisting the Godhood Tribulation.
"Hmm." Xuan Ming nodded, his gaze sweeping over the treasure land of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, finally settling on Bibi Dong.
"Is there any reaction from the Asura God Trial?"
Bibi Dong shook her head. "Not yet, but it's enough for now."
The suppression of Rakshasa God Trial on her has disappeared, and her current body is Demigod body jointly constructed by the fusion of Rakshasa Divine Power and Asura Divine Power, and harmonized by Gu Yuena's Power of Creation. In terms of strength, her Demigod body is definitely the strongest among the three Demigod Peerless Douluo.
Moreover, she can now command two Divine Power, especially the Asura Divine Power, so even that old geezer Qian Daoliu would be no match for her.
The only remaining threat is Qian Renxue.
"Is there anything I can do for you?" Xuan Ming asked.
"No need." Bibi Dong gently shook her head.
"Even if we really have to take action, I'll do it. You shouldn't get involved."
If neither the Asura God Trial nor the Rakshasa God Trial comes, she will have to find another way.
Qian Daoliu, as long as you deal with that old man, even if Qian Renxue can become a god, her progress will be indefinitely delayed.
As long as Qian Renxue doesn't become a god before her, the overall situation of the Spirit Hall Empire will not be shaken.
Chapter 366 The Eight Trials of Asura
"Then this..." Xuan Ming took the Asura Demon Sword.
"Take it."
The moment Bibi Dong's hand touched the hilt of the Asura Demon Sword, an indescribable, terrifying weight suddenly came over her, as if she were holding not a sword, but the entire earth! Furthermore, a cold, domineering Asura Divine Power, filled with the will of judgment and slaughter, surged up her arm like a tidal wave, trying to impact her mind and repel her, this "outsider"!
She let out a muffled groan, her purple eyes flashing with the eeriness of Rakshasa and the icy coldness of Asura. The two Divine Power that had just achieved balance within her body began to operate autonomously, forming a solid barrier that forcefully blocked the repulsive force. The muscles in her arm tensed slightly, and the dark purple divine light and the dark red Asura Divine Power collided and annihilated fiercely at the hilt of the sword, emitting a soft "hissing" sound.
This Super Divine Artifact clearly did not truly acknowledge her. It still carried a trace of Tang Chen's remaining aura and also bore the supreme laws of the Asura God Position, making it unruly and defiant.
Just as Bibi Dong was struggling against the repulsion of the Asura Demon Sword, her arm trembling slightly from the terrifying weight and Divine Power, a cold, majestic message, seemingly emanating directly from the depths of her soul, suddenly appeared in her mind like a brand:
[ The Asura Nine Trials, Eighth Trial: Mastering the Asura Demon Sword. Time Limit: Three Years.]
Bibi Dong's purple eyes suddenly burst forth with a dazzling light. It was not joy, but a resolute "I knew it" attitude, as well as the even heavier pressure and... motivation that came with being officially included in the assessment system!
She clearly sensed that with the appearance of this assessment information, the repulsive force emanating from the Asura Demon Sword in her hand, although still powerful, had lost some of its previous disorder and wildness, and had gained a greater possibility of being guided and controlled by the "rules".
This was no longer a mere weapon of resistance, but had become part of the God's Trial, an obstacle she had to overcome.
"Three years... to master it..." Bibi Dong murmured to herself, her knuckles turning white from gripping the sword hilt so tightly, but her eyes grew even sharper. Having a clear goal and time limit actually cleared away all the distracting thoughts in her mind.
She looked up at Xuan Ming: " The Eighth Trial is here. I must completely master it within three years."
"So long?" Xuan Ming was taken aback.
"This is a true Super Divine Artifact, extremely difficult to control. Three years... isn't a long time," Gu Yuena said earnestly.
Normally, one can only truly control the Asura Demon Sword after completing the Eighth Trial and obtaining the Asura Body.
Due to the conflict between the Asura Divine Power and the Rakshasa Divine Power, and with the help of Xuan Ming, Bibi Dong received the baptism of both Divine Power ahead of time, thus possessing a special Demigod body.
Even so, she did not gain the approval of the Asura Demon Sword; controlling it was no easy task.
"Your Divine Slaughter's Domain isn't strong enough, and your killing intent isn't strong enough either. To master it, you need to work on these aspects," Gu Yuena said.
"Furthermore, you are not a power-type Soul Master. The Asura God's direct combat strength is the strongest in the Divine Realm, and his Judgment Power also emphasizes absolute head-on crushing. For you to gain the sword's approval... will be very difficult."
Bibi Dong nodded. "I understand."
As she spoke, Bibi Dong poured in even more power and finally managed to lift the Asura Demon Sword with great difficulty.
However, it's so difficult to even hold, let alone use it in battle. It's a pipe dream; carrying such a thing is just a burden.
"How come you're so relaxed?" Bibi Dong looked at Xuan Ming with a strange expression.
Even with her Demigod- like body, it was so difficult for her to wield this sword, yet Xuan Ming seemed to be holding just an ordinary sword.
"Don't treat him like a human being," Gu Yuena said.
Aside from resembling a human being, Xuan Ming has absolutely no relation to humans.
His strength even surpassed that of Di Tian; he could lift the Sea God Trident, which she had increased to 1.08 million jin, like a dumbbell.
Even without using Soul Power, relying solely on physical strength, Xuan Ming could kill most Titled Douluo with a single punch!
Even attacks from ordinary Titled Douluo cannot break through his defenses.
A veritable humanoid dragon!
Xuan Ming weighed the Asura Demon Sword in his hand; its weight, enough to crush mountains, seemed as light as a feather in his grasp. He casually swung it twice, the dark red blade slicing through the air with a chilling hiss.