"Sister, have you felt anything different about yourself? Or is there some kind of power guiding you to take some kind of test?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask. If it really was a test by a deity, there should have been some hints.
But Bibi Dong slowly shook her head and said, "No, little brother, I don't seem to have that feeling you're talking about."
Just as Qi Ling with doubt, the Dragon Maiden laughed and said, "Master, you're so silly. Bibi Dong's Martial Soul is the Yue Shen, so the divine test she underwent must naturally be related to the moon! When the moon comes out tonight, we'll know everything."
The Dragon Maiden's words made sense. After all, Bibi Dong's nine Soul Ring came from the power of the moon, and it's not impossible that her deity is now related to the moon.
So when night fell and the moon rose, Bibi Dong felt a strange guidance, and at the same time, the moon pattern on her forehead suddenly emitted a faint light.
So Qi Ling, the Dragon Maiden, and Bibi Dong came to the courtyard. Under the moonlight, something magical happened: a white staircase stretched down from the moon and connected directly to the ground.
At the same time, Bibi Dong also received guidance from the Yue Shen and said to Qi Ling, "Little brother, it seems that my deity is indeed calling me, requiring me to go to the moon to accept its test."
"Above the moon? Sister, you really are a fairy from heaven! Could it be that you are Chang'e descended to earth?" Qi Ling couldn't help but say.
To be honest, Bibi Dong wasn't prepared to suddenly be tested by a deity. However, after going through life and death with Qi Ling, she yearned for greater power even more, and now that she had such an opportunity, she naturally couldn't miss it.
What Bibi Dong was most reluctant to part with was the fact that she had to separate from Qi Ling. The two had just established their relationship and were deeply in love, but suddenly they had to separate, not knowing when they would meet again. This was undoubtedly a torment for both of them.
In the end, Bibi Dong went to the moon and chose to accept the gods' test, because they all knew that today's separation was for a better reunion in the future.
After Bibi Dong ascended to the moon, this spectacle gradually dissipated, and the moon-white steps slowly became transparent, as if they had never existed.
But Qi Ling knew that every night when she looked up at the moon, Bibi Dong would surely be watching her from there.
" Dragon Maiden, let's go." Qi Ling said slowly to the Dragon Maiden, "Let's set off for Sea God Island tomorrow! My sister is working hard, and I can't fall behind her."
The Dragon Maiden laughed and said, "Alright, Master, I'm sure Xi Xi is impatient too. At their level, finding a suitable opponent is not an easy thing."
This time, Bibi Dong was also not in Dragon's Glory, so Qi Ling had to temporarily hand over the affairs of the city to Lan Xiang and others. Fortunately, everything is now on track and there won't be any major troubles.
Meanwhile, the Dragon Maiden and Qi Ling once again traveled to Sea God Island. Now that Qi Ling's strength had increased further, the journey that previously took seven days was now completed in just five days.
Along the way, Qi Ling could clearly feel that although his power had indeed increased a lot, he couldn't even perceive the depth of the Dragon Maiden's strength. It seemed that the stronger he was, the more he could sense how strong the Dragon Maiden was.
Although she already knew this, Qi Ling still couldn't help but ask, " Dragon Maiden, just how strong are you? Compared to Sea Douluo Bo Saixi, who is stronger?"
The Dragon Maiden laughed and said, "Oh dear, Master, why are you asking such a question? Let me make this clear first, I won't help you in your match with Xi Xi! Even if I'm stronger Xi Xi, I won't intervene!"
"No, I'm just curious. I know you're stronger Bo Saixi, but just how much stronger?" Qi Ling asked.
The Dragon Maiden thought for a moment, then said helplessly, "Well, Master, I don't know how to describe it to you. If we're talking about the difference between us... even if Xi Xi cultivates for another ten thousand years, she probably still can't beat me."
"Hey, do you have to be so arrogant? Is it really that exaggerated?!" Qi Ling said helplessly. Limit Douluo cultivates for ten thousand years? That must be an incredibly powerful being.
"I'm not wrong, Master. Xi Xi is the guardian of the Sea God Godhood. If things continue like this, she will never be able to obtain the Godhood or reach that level. No matter how long she cultivates, it will be useless," the Dragon Maiden said helplessly.
"Really? I knew it was that way," Qi Ling said. "Is the difference between gods and humans really that great?"
"Quite a bit, even greater than the gap between ordinary people and Soul Master," the Dragon Maiden said. "After all, even those like Xi Xi at their limit are merely trying to understand the world, but for gods, controlling the world is only a matter of course."
"I see. So, is there no way for someone like her to break through to that level?" Qi Ling couldn't help but ask.
The Dragon Maiden smiled and said, "Actually, it's still possible. If Xi Xi abandons her faith and chooses another god, with her talent, she could definitely gain the god's approval."
"However, as you know, Master, she is incredibly devout to the Sea God, so this is simply impossible."
"Is that so? That's a real shame," Qi Ling said.
The two boarded a boat by the sea and arrived once again at the island where the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew were located. This time, Qi Ling still did not see the king of the sea, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, which made him feel a little regretful.
Although he might not be able to defeat it right now, he was more than capable of protecting himself. He was now starting to wonder if he had actually managed to kill it that time.
"Ah! Qi Ling!!!" As soon as she landed on the island of the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew, Zi Zhenzhu excitedly rushed over. She hadn't seen Qi Ling for so long, and her longing for her was driving her crazy.
Unfortunately, the situation was different when they met Qi Ling again this time! Last time, Qi Ling lost his power and could only be manipulated by Zi Zhenzhu. But this time, even if all the members of the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew were tied together, they wouldn't be enough to defeat Qi Ling with a single punch.
However, in any case, Zi Zhenzhu was her savior. Without her pulling her out of the water, she didn't know where she would have ended up. So, Qi Ling didn't make things too difficult for Zi Zhenzhu. She just told her to calm down a bit when Purple Pearl pounced on her.
Unable to get a response from Qi Ling, Zi Zhenzhu looked at Qi Ling with resentment and said, "Damn it, Qi Ling, am I not pretty enough? Why won't you grant my request? I don't want anything, I just want to sleep with you! Is that so hard?"
"Pfft--" Qi Ling immediately spat out the tea in her mouth. To be honest, she had seen so many women, some who forced her into marriage, some who raided her at Night Raid, but she had never seen anyone as bold as Zi Zhenzhu.
If Qi Ling hadn't had a special method to tell that Zi Zhenzhu was indeed a virgin, he would have seriously questioned what kind of nightlife this guy led. How could such a pure person have grown up so chaotic? Is this the allure of One Piece?
"How can you talk like that, woman! Even a man shouldn't!" Qi Ling said helplessly. "Can't you be a little more ladylike? If you're like this, even if I have thoughts about you, I can't bring myself to do it!"
"Lady? What is a lady?" Purple Pearl asked doubtfully. For her, this may indeed be a bit difficult to understand, "As long as I become a lady, Qi Ling, will you sleep with me?"
"Damn it! With you constantly talking about these things, I don't believe you for a second that you can become a lady!" Qi Ling said helplessly.
But Qi Ling's words undoubtedly gave Zi Zhenzhu a glimmer of hope. In the days that followed, the pirates of the Zi Zhenzhu Pirate Crew witnessed a very strange sight: their captain seemed to be possessed, constantly muttering, "Lady, lady, what makes a lady?"
As for Qi Ling, she and the Dragon Maiden once again set foot on Sea God Island. This time, almost a whole year had passed since Tang San and the others began their Sea God Test. Presumably, they should have the ability to pass the first trial by now.
After landing on Sea God Island, the Dragon Maiden immediately greeted Qi Ling and then went to find Bo Saixi. To her, Bo Saixi was still her best friend, and nothing else mattered.
As for Qi Ling, it was only natural that she went to the location of the Sea God's Light to see for herself how well everyone had progressed in their cultivation.
Everyone was overjoyed to see Qi Ling again. Although Xiao Wu complained that Qi Ling hadn't come to see them for so long, she kept hugging Qi Ling and wouldn't let go, clearly missing him more than anyone else.
"Sweetie, I only came now so I could cultivate better." Qi Ling said, stroking Xiao Wu's hair. "Alright, let me see how much progress you've made. Those who haven't improved, I told you, you'd better be prepared!"
Ma Hongjun smiled smugly and said, "Hehe, Boss Qi, don't worry, we've all made considerable progress, and we guarantee you'll be amazed!"
"Oh? So, some of you have already broken through the Sea God's Light and reached the top?" Qi Ling asked with a smile.
Upon hearing Qi Ling's words, Ma Hongjun was immediately embarrassed. At this moment, Xiao Wu laughed and said, " Brother Qi, don't listen to Fatty's bragging! He hasn't even broken through two hundred steps yet. Apart from Oscar and Rongrong, he's the worst!"