The Asura God stood grimly in the void, his expression dark. This was not the first time the Rakshasa God had escaped from his grasp.
As he also had to oversee other realms, his gaze could not remain fixed on the Douluo Continent, allowing the Rakshasa God to repeatedly slip through his fingers.
Moreover, the Rakshasa God's escape speed was astonishingly fast; often, by the time the Asura God detected the slightest anomaly, the Rakshasa God had already vanished.
Shifting his attention to the mortal world, he carefully observed Tang San's condition. "Such a dense aura of corruption—he has been severely tainted. It seems he has already accepted the Rakshasa God Trial."
"Yet, unlike Tang Chen, his consciousness does not appear to be controlled. His ability to devour seems to be a conscious choice."
The Asura God's emotions gradually settled as he withdrew his gaze from Tang San. "Twin Spirits… what a pity."
After a brief silence, his focus shifted elsewhere.
First, he turned his attention to Tang Chen in Slaughter City. After sensing his condition, he sighed inwardly. "Still no sign of breaking free from the control? The fates of these two generations of the Tang family are somewhat similar. Fortunately, there is still Li Xun."
The Asura God scanned the continent but found no trace of Li Xun. Puzzled, he extended his perception through the aura of slaughter and finally located him on Seagod Island.
"Why has he gone to the Sea God's domain?"
His brow furrowed. "A God Trial, and even a fragmented one? What is the Sea God doing?"
A surge of irritation rose within him. His own God Trials were notoriously difficult, and now that a promising candidate had finally emerged, others kept interfering and snatching them away.
With this thought, the Asura God's figure abruptly vanished from the void.
A day in the God Realm is a year on earth. The events in the divine realm remained unknown to mortals, and the continent continued to function as usual.
Training on Seagod Island was not particularly arduous. With companions by his side, Li Xun found himself enjoying these peaceful days.
At the moment, he was climbing the Sea God's Light alongside Zhu Zhuqing and the others.
After prolonged training, Ning Rongrong had progressed from the initial twenty-plus steps to over fifty, though she was still far from the 333 steps required by her God Trial.
However, Li Xun had assured her there was no need to worry. Though she felt somewhat embarrassed, Rongrong carried little pressure in her heart.
Dugu Yan fared slightly better than Ning Rongrong but not by much, currently reaching around sixty steps.
With about four months left until the one-year deadline, they still had ample room for improvement.
Zhu Zhuqing, on the other hand, progressed much faster. Her Soul Power had already reached level 65, and due to two talent regressions, her physical constitution had significantly improved. She had already covered more than half of the 262 steps required by her God Trial.
However, the pressure of the Sea God's Light intensified with each step upward. Sometimes, what seemed like a few steps could pose an immense challenge.
Li Xun fared much better. He was currently standing at the 210th step. Although the pressure here hindered him, it remained within his tolerance.
Years of relentless training, Whale Glue, and repeatedly absorbing Spirit Rings beyond his level had endowed him with a physique comparable to that of a Title Douluo. The only limitations to his strength were the disparities in Soul Power and cultivation realm.
230… 240… 280…
Without any enhancement, Li Xun steadily advanced under the immense pressure bearing down on his body, only stopping when he reached the three-hundredth step.
But if he were to pass through first, Ning Rongrong's God Trial might change, as one of the conditions of his own trial was to accompany her.
Li Xun leaped backward, using the pressure of the Sea God's Light to propel himself, adjusting his posture just before landing and alighting gracefully on the platform.
After a month of cultivation, along with external influences, he had finally broken through.
He looked up at Poseidon and said, "Your perception is truly sharp."
"If I wish to know, nothing on Seagod Island can escape my senses." Poseidon's expression was as calm and serene as ever, but her words made Li Xun ponder.
After all, youthful admiration was natural. Though not yet of age, some intimate gestures were inevitable. Over the past month, Li Xun had frequently visited Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's rooms.
As for Dugu Yan... Li Xun was the one being harassed.
Perhaps sensing Li Xun's wandering thoughts, a strange glint appeared in Poseidon's eyes. "But rest assured, unless necessary, I won't keep constant watch over you."
I didn't say anything, so why explain?
Li Xun raised an eyebrow, but might made right. He nodded to this Limit Douluo. "As long as you're happy, Senior."
"Sit cross-legged." Poseidon flipped her palm, and a golden pearl appeared in her hand.
"Please wait a moment." Seeing his goal for this trip, Li Xun's eyes gleamed.
Poseidon was puzzled. "What is it?"
"I wonder if this God-given Soul Ring could be left to my discretion?" Li Xun asked cautiously.
"Are you planning to save it for your ninth Spirit Ring?"
Poseidon understood instantly. "The rule for God-given Soul Rings is that they are bestowed upon a Soul Master's first breakthrough. I cannot violate the rules set by the gods."
She spoke no falsehood. Though the God Trials of Li Xun and the others were tied to her life, what was possible was possible, and what wasn't, she had no need to lie about.
Tang Chen had been missing for a long time. She didn't believe delaying a while longer would bring him back. If it were just to cling to life, it wouldn't be worth it. This was her dignity as a powerhouse.
"You misunderstand. I meant whether this God-given Soul Ring could be handed over for me to handle. I wish to attach it to my second Martial Soul." Li Xun extended his left hand, and a magnificent half-inch ice needle appeared in his palm.
"You actually have Twin Spirits!" Poseidon's expression tightened, utterly astonished.
Though Seagod Island was far from the mainland, news of the Soul Master world still reached them. Twin Spirits had always been the stuff of legend—recorded, but few had ever seen one.
She understood the implications of Twin Spirits and the challenges they faced, but she never expected to meet a holder of Twin Spirits in the final countdown of her life.
"I didn't mean to hide it from you before, but there was never an opportunity to reveal it." Li Xun nodded.
Poseidon calmed her surprise, taking a deep breath. "You should know there's no precedent for this. However, God-given Soul Rings are formed from condensed energy and require you to absorb them voluntarily. I believe you have a high chance of success."
"However, according to historical records, when adding Spirit Rings to the second Martial Soul of Twin Spirits, the slightest misstep can result in bodily explosion and death. Have you found a way to resolve this hidden danger?"
Li Xun revealed a smile as a brilliant red Spirit Ring materialized beneath his feet: "Naturally."
Poseidon's pupils constricted abruptly upon seeing the slowly rotating red Spirit Ring beneath Li Xun's feet: "What?!"
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