Douluo: Ant Power Breaks the Sky

Chapter 154 Return to Poseidon Island
That night, Shui Bing'er sat cross-legged in the room alone, holding the two soul bones of the Thousand-pound Ant King tightly in her hands. She took a deep breath, slowly closed her eyes, and began to absorb the powerful power contained in the soul bones. The energy in the soul bones poured into her body like a tide, and her aura also rose steadily, as if breaking through some invisible barrier.

Outside the door, Shi Yi and Zhu Zhuqing waited quietly, with solemn expressions. It was not until late at night that the surging soul power fluctuations in the room gradually subsided. Shui Binger pushed open the door with an unconcealed excitement on her face: "Successful, I have completely absorbed these two hundred thousand year soul bones, and now my soul power has broken through to level ninety-six."

Zhu Zhuqing heard this, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she glanced at Shi Yi meaningfully. At this time, Shi Yi was still at the level of Quasi Soul Douluo, and had not yet obtained the eighth soul ring.

Shi Yi walked forward with a smile, gently brushed Shui Bing'er's long hair, and said softly: "Bing'er, you are now the strongest among us. Next, we should prepare for your seventh test."

A hint of cunning flashed across Shui Bing'er's beautiful eyes, and the corners of her mouth rose slightly as she jokingly said, "Shouldn't your sister Xue be the strongest among us?"

Shi Yi was stunned when he heard this, and was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond. Zhu Zhuqing at the side couldn't help but chuckle and teased, "Idiot."

Shi Yi came back to his senses and instantly understood the deep meaning of Shui Bing'er's words. Although she was teasing him, her words revealed her acceptance of Qian Renxue and regarded her as her own.

A gentle smile appeared on Shi Yi's face. He moved closer to Shui Bing'er, kissed her cheek gently, and whispered, "Bing'er, you are so nice."

Before Shui Bing'er could respond, Zhu Zhuqing also smiled and joked, "What about me? Am I not good enough?"

"How could that be?" Shi Yi quickly smiled and moved closer to Zhu Zhuqing, with a flattering tone in his voice.

Zhu Zhuqing's eyes flashed with a hint of amusement, and she said softly: "I guess... you should have said the same thing to Sister Xue, right?"

Shi Yi smiled calmly and nodded, "Of course, we have to keep things fair."

Shui Bing'er looked at the two of them and interrupted their jokes softly: "Okay, no more jokes. When are we going back to Poseidon Island?"

Shi Yi pondered for a moment and replied, "Now, whether it's Aunt Dong, Xue'er or you, you are all in a critical period of testing. Although the struggle between forces is a competition of population and resources, the power of God can easily break all these rules. It's better to go back early to complete the test. If you decide to return, we can set off after meeting Aunt Dong tomorrow."

Shui Bing'er nodded, her eyes firm: "It would be better to end this sooner."

It wasn't long since Shi Yi and the others returned to land, but after Tian Meng's sacrifice and the blessing of four hundred thousand year soul bones, Shui Bing'er's strength increased rapidly like a rocket. No soul master could resist this feeling of rapid progress.

Shi Yi looked at Shui Bing'er's determined expression, and felt more at ease. He nodded gently and said, "If that's the case, then it's decided. We will go to see Aunt Dong early tomorrow morning, and then set off to return to Poseidon Island."

Zhu Zhuqing also put away her joking expression, and a trace of worry appeared in her eyes: "Now that the content of the sixth test is so difficult, I am afraid that the future tests will be more difficult than the previous ones."

Shui Bing'er smiled slightly, with a glimmer of confidence in her eyes: "Don't worry, Zhu Qing. I have the confidence to deal with the next test. Besides, with you by my side, I won't fight alone."

Shi Yi looked at the two of them, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He reached out and gently held Shui Bing'er and Zhu Zhuqing's hands, and whispered: "No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will face it with you."

Zhu Zhuqing felt the warmth of his palm, and a faint blush appeared on her face, but she did not break free, but just said "hmm" softly. Shui Bing'er held Shi Yi's hand in return, her eyes full of determination: "Well, we will face it together."

The three of them smiled at each other, as if all the difficulties had become insignificant at this moment. The night breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, but it also blew away some of the fatigue in their hearts.

Shi Yi saw this and gently hugged the two of them. Feeling Shi Yi's restless big hands, Shui Bing'er's cheeks instantly turned red. She gently broke free from Shi Yi's embrace and said coquettishly, "You should go and accompany your little cat." Before she finished her words, she flashed into her room like a gust of wind and quickly locked the door.

Shi Yi looked at the tightly closed door, a trace of helplessness and regret flashed in his eyes. He shrugged, looked at Zhu Zhuqing with a wronged look, and smiled, "Kitty, it seems that you have to accompany me alone tonight."

Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks were already red. She spat softly, with a hint of shame in her eyes: "What are you thinking about all day long?"

Shi Yi smiled, walked to her side, gently put his arm around her shoulders, and whispered, "I miss you guys."

Zhu Zhuqing was slightly startled, then lowered her head and said in a voice as light as a mosquito's hum: "Slippery tongue..."

Shi Yi didn't say anything more, just hugged her quietly. The moonlight sprinkled on the two of them, lengthening their shadows. Zhu Zhuqing leaned on his shoulder, feeling the warmth coming from his body, and the original shame and anger in her heart gradually turned into peace.

After a moment, Zhu Zhuqing raised her head and asked softly, "Xiao Yi, I'm still very worried."

Shi Yi gently rubbed Zhu Zhuqing's head, his eyes firm: "No matter how difficult it is, I will go on with you."

Zhu Zhuqing looked at him, a hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes: "You are always so confident."

Shi Yi felt warm in his heart, and he lowered his head and kissed her forehead gently: "Don't worry."

The two of them stood quietly in the courtyard, enjoying the rare tranquility. The night breeze blew gently, bringing the fragrance of flowers and plants in the distance, as if even time had slowed down at this moment.

After a while, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly raised her head with a sly look in her eyes: "By the way, did you want to do something to Sister Bing'er just now?"

Shi Yi was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said, "Why do you still remember this?"

Zhu Zhuqing snorted lightly and pushed him away pretending to be angry, with a bit of anger in her eyes: "It seems that you are really not honest."

Shi Yi quickly grabbed her hand, with a flattering smile on his face, and explained: "I just want to hug you, nothing else."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at him, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, with a hint of teasing in her tone: "Really?"

Shi Yi raised his hand and swore solemnly: "I swear, I have absolutely no other thoughts."

Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks flushed slightly. She turned her head away and muttered in a low voice, "I don't believe it..."

Before she finished her words, she suddenly felt a sense of weightlessness, and the whole person was lifted up by Shi Yi. Zhu Zhuqing screamed, subconsciously hugged Shi Yi's neck, her face full of shame and anger: "You...what are you doing? Sister Bing'er hasn't practiced yet, you rascal!"

"Let's go to bed." Shi Yi hugged Zhu Zhuqing horizontally and laughed.

At the same time, Shui Bing'er, who was leaning against the door, heard the exclamations outside the yard. She couldn't help but spit with a red face, and cursed Shi Yi in her heart: "This guy is getting more and more presumptuous..." She hurriedly blocked her sea of ​​​​consciousness, fearing that her and Tian Meng's spiritual power would sense something they shouldn't hear.

In the dead of night, Shi Yi felt the soft warmth in his arms, looked down at the pretty face curled up in his arms, and silently said in his heart: "Zhu Qing, Bing'er, Xue'er... No matter how difficult the road ahead is, I will accompany you." The next morning, the three of them set off for the Pope's Palace. As if she had noticed something, Bibi Dong was not surprised to see them coming, and a faint smile appeared on her face: "It seems that you are ready to leave?"

Shi Yi stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Aunt Dong, we plan to set off today to return to Poseidon Island and continue to complete the next test."

Bibi Dong nodded, her eyes lingering on Shui Bing'er for a moment, a hint of approval flashing in her eyes: "Bing'er's strength is improving very quickly, it seems that the effects of the two soul bones are indeed extraordinary. However, the test of Sea God Island cannot be passed by strength alone, wisdom and character are equally important. You must remember, no matter what you encounter, you must stay calm."

Shui Bing'er nodded respectfully: "Thank you Aunt Dong for your reminder, we will keep it in mind."

Bibi Dong smiled and waved her hand: "Go ahead, time waits for no one. I hope you can complete the test soon."

Shi Yi also smiled and said, "I wish you good luck in the test as well."

Bibi Dong's expression softened and she nodded slightly.

The three of them saluted again, then turned and left the Pope's Palace.

After leaving Wuhun City, the three of them headed east, rushing towards Hanhai City. On the way, Shui Bing'er suddenly said, "Shi Yi, how is Sister Xue doing now? Her test should have reached a critical moment."

Hearing this, Shi Yi nodded and said softly: "Xue'er's test progress should be higher than yours, and lower than Aunt Dong. However, I believe she will pass it smoothly."

Shui Bing'er nodded. These days, she has gotten to know Qian Renxue a little bit. After all, she inherited the ancestor's deity position, so it would be easier for her.

A few days later, Shi Yi and others finally arrived at Hanhai City.

Shi Yi stood on the shore, looking at the familiar sea, feeling filled with emotion.

Soon, Shui Bing'er blew the whistle that Xiao Bai left for her. As the sound continued to spread, everyone saw a few white dots coming towards them from afar.

"You can actually summon soul beasts from the sea?" Tian Meng's voice sounded in the minds of Shi Yi and others.

"We didn't lie to you. The god Bing'er inherited is the God of the Sea. Theoretically speaking, all creatures in the sea are the people of the God of the Sea." Shi Yi said with a smile.

Soon, several Demon Soul Great White Sharks came to the coast. Shi Yi and others flew over, and Shui Binger gently touched the Demon Soul Great White Sharks, then smiled and said, "They said we can just ride them."

The three of them rode on the back of the Demon Soul Great White Shark and headed off into the distance.

After an unknown amount of time, Poseidon Island finally appeared in everyone's sight. From afar, Poseidon Island was still shrouded in a mysterious light, like a holy place isolated from the world, exuding an awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Shui Bing'er stood on the back of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, the sea breeze brushing through her long hair, bringing a hint of salty and wet coolness. She looked at the gradually clear outline of the island, and an indescribable excitement surged in her heart.

Before they reached the shore, a white dot came towards them at a very fast speed. Shui Bing'er had sharp eyes and immediately recognized the familiar figure. She raised her hand and called out loudly, "Sister Xiaobai!"

Soon, a huge shark head broke out of the water. It was the king of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, Xiaobai. Her deep eyes were filled with concern as she looked at Shui Bing'er up and down, and asked in confusion, "Bing'er, I seemed to hear some different sounds from you just now."

“Hundred thousand year soul beast!” Tian Meng’s slightly surprised voice rang in everyone’s mind, with a bit of surprise and dissatisfaction in his tone, “Don’t you have a hundred thousand year soul beast here? Why did you go to the Far North to look for me?”

Hearing this, Shui Bing'er couldn't help but look embarrassed. She couldn't just tell Tian Meng that Xiao Bai was one of their own and that his sacrifice was needed to complete the test. She opened her mouth, not knowing how to explain.

At this time, Xiao Bai also noticed Shui Bing'er's strangeness, and looked at her suspiciously and asked: "Bing'er, what's wrong with you? Are you unhappy to see me?"

"No, no." Shui Bing'er quickly waved her hands to explain, forcing a smile on her face, "I just thought of something just now, and I was a little distracted."

Seeing this, Shi Yi immediately stepped forward to help smooth things over and said with his spiritual power: "Tian Meng, as the god who rules the sea, the Sea God cannot harm his believers."

"Then I should be considered a believer of the Sea God now, right?" Tian Meng's voice sounded in everyone's mind again, with a hint of temptation in his tone.

Shi Yi smiled and spread his hands in a helpless manner: "When we asked you to sacrifice, you didn't count."

"Hmph..." Tian Meng snorted helplessly when he heard that, but didn't say anything else.

Xiao Bai looked at them in a strange way, but she didn't ask any more questions. She flicked her tail and said in a relaxed tone, "Well, now that you are back, let's go ashore. The chief priest is waiting for you."

Shui Bing'er nodded, and a smile appeared on her face again: "Thank you, Sister Xiaobai, we will be there soon."

The three of them jumped off the back of the Demon Soul Great White Shark and stepped onto the land of Poseidon Island. A familiar scene came into view, and the air was filled with the unique fresh scent of Poseidon Island, which made people feel extremely at ease.

At this moment, a familiar voice came from a distance: "You are finally back."

The three looked up and saw Poseidon, the high priest of Seagod Island, standing not far away with a faint smile on her face. Her eyes stayed on Shui Bing'er for a moment, and a hint of approval flashed in her eyes, but there was a hint of sadness in the depths of her eyes: "It seems that your strength has improved a lot."

Shi Yi took a step forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Senior, we are back."

Poseidon nodded, his tone somewhat serious: "Your test has entered the final stage. The next test will be more difficult than the previous one. You must be mentally prepared."

Shui Bing'er clenched her fists and said firmly: "No matter how difficult it is, we will do our best."

Poseidon smiled slightly, with some expectation in his eyes: "Very good. I hope you can pass the test smoothly and become the true successor of Poseidon, but now you should collect your rewards first."

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(End of this chapter)