Douluo: Ant Power Breaks the Sky

Shi Yi's body gradually healed in the lustrous blue light of the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, and the medicinal power of the Acacia Heartbroken Red turned into red gold threads that shuttled through his meridians. He took a deep breath and released all the dormant power in his body. In an instant, a majestic murderous aura rose to the sky like a huge blood-colored wave. The fallen in the City of Slaughter were shocked by this pressure and prostrated themselves, even their breath stagnated in their throats.

The Qianjun Domain and the Shura Domain overlapped and unfolded, and the ground within a radius of a hundred feet suddenly sank three inches. The eight-armed Shura Dharma image rose from the ground behind Shi Yi, each arm holding a blood-red giant sword condensed by murderous aura. He crushed the bluestone with his feet, and the Qianjun force flowed into the sword along his spine, and the air was compressed into ripples visible to the naked eye.

"Eighth Soul Skill: Ten Thousand Jun Shock, Shura Prison!"

The dark red sword energy exploded with space debris, and the killing field burst like a crystal dome. Tang Chen's body disintegrated inch by inch in the shock wave, and nine hideous bat heads screamed piercing the eardrums, and a blood shadow rushed out from the crack of Tang Chen's spine.

"Want to run? Too late." Shi Yi grinned and turned the hilt of the sword, and the collapsed area suddenly rolled back. The blood-red nine-headed bat king, who was about to escape into the void, seemed to hit an invisible barrier and was pressed into the cracked ground by the tremendous gravity.

The dark red vortex crushed the last wail, and the blood rain in the sky was evaporated into scarlet mist by the sword energy. When the dust settled, Shi Yi lay on his back in the center of the radial cracks, his arms bent at a strange angle, but he still held Wujian tightly. Thirty feet away, Tang Chen's broken chest gushed blood foam, and turbid tears rushed out two ravines on his face covered with blood scabs.

"Xiao Xi..." This whisper seemed to have used up the last bit of strength.

The Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone was glowing blue in Shi Yi's right leg. Shi Yi bit his back teeth to straighten his twisted wrist bone. Cold sweat mixed with blood dripped onto the ground, and a wisp of green smoke rose. The blood-colored soul ring floating in the distance suddenly trembled, as if nine bat phantoms were struggling in pain in the halo. Not far away was a blood-red, weird bone.

"Young man..." Tang Chen suddenly leaned forward, digging his right hand deep into the crack of the ground, "Take me to see... Poseidon Island..."

Shi Yi used Wujian to prop up his body, and the light from the Blue Silver Emperor's right leg bone followed his fingertips and wrapped around Tang Chen's broken body. The moment the soul power penetrated, his pupils suddenly contracted - this body had long been a hollow rotten wood, and every organ had lost its vitality, as if it was a body without a soul, supported only by an obsession.

"Only three days at most."

Shi Yi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and injected all his soul power into the right leg bone of the Blue Silver Emperor, suppressing the hidden injuries in Tang Chen's body. Just as he was about to get up, a huge bloody light suddenly erupted behind him. The soul ring of the blood-red nine-headed bat king and the strange soul bone rose into the air on their own, and the phantoms of the nine heads screamed and pounced in the halo, as if to devour everything.

Shi Yi threw Wujian with his backhand, but the sword tip was deflected the moment it touched the soul ring. The blood-colored halo suddenly collapsed into a fist-sized ball of light, and microscopic bats could be vaguely seen inside, madly hitting the barrier. The strange soul bone turned into a stream of light and sank into the ball of light. Fine Shura magic patterns appeared on the surface of the ball of light, and the shadow of the nine-headed bat gradually dissipated under the suppression of the runes.

"It's actually... a God-given soul ring?" Shi Yi's pupils shrank, and he was shocked. The moment he reached out to touch the light ball, a blood-red light column suddenly descended from the sky above the Slaughter City, and the powerful murderous aura caused countless fallen corpses to prostrate themselves on the ground. The Shura Demon Sword pattern between Shi Yi's eyebrows lit up, and a cold oracle sounded in his mind: "The seventh of the Shura Nine Tests, defeat the King of Slaughter, and take back the Shura Demon Sword. Reward: Shura affinity increased to 75%, obtain the blood-red nine-headed bat king's origin soul ring, soul bone, and the right to use the Shura Demon Sword."

The light ball suddenly turned into a blood-red vortex, sucking Shi Yi in. He felt his bones being crushed and reorganized by the immense gravity, and nine bat screams rose and fell in his spiritual sea, as if they were going to tear his soul apart. However, Shi Yi gritted his teeth and persisted, allowing this force to wreak havoc in his body.

When the blood-colored light column dissipated, Shi Yi's right arm was covered with dark red bone armor, with nine bat patterns running across the armor, and the skull on his forehead was also shrouded in blood-colored light. The newly born 100,000-year soul ring was suspended behind him, but it was not the usual blood-red color, but dark gold patterns wrapped with Shura magic light, emitting a frightening pressure.

"I didn't expect that the screams that kept ringing in the sea of ​​​​spirituality would temper the skull even more powerful. Although no new skills have appeared, the level is truly at the level of one hundred thousand years." Shi Yi thought to himself, feeling the surging power in his body.

He looked at Tang Chen who was dying not far away, and took out a few dragon leaves from the soul guide, and the Blue Silver Emperor's soul bone also lit up. Shi Yi used his soul power to capture Tang Chen's entire body with the method of controlling a crane and capturing a dragon, and continuously injected him with the power of the Blue Silver Emperor's soul bone. The gentle soul power was like a trickle, nourishing Tang Chen's broken body.

Tang Chen slowly opened his eyes, his eyes full of emotion: "Exquisite technique, young man, what's your name?"

"Shi Yi." Shi Yi replied, his tone calm and firm, as if he was stating a simple fact.

Tang Chen nodded slightly, with a hint of relief in his eyes: "Shi Yi, you not only saved me, but also completed the test of Shura God."

Shi Yi hummed softly, his eyes still fixed on the distance, as if he was recalling something.

Tang Chen's gaze gradually became profound, and he asked in a low voice: "Poseidon...is she still alive?" There was a hint of trembling in his voice, as if he was afraid to hear a negative answer.

Shi Yi came back to his senses and nodded: "Senior Poseidon has been waiting for you on Poseidon Island." His tone was calm, but with an unquestionable firmness.

A trace of pain and longing flashed in Tang Chen's eyes, and he murmured in a low voice: "So many years...she..." His voice gradually lowered, as if he was lost in some memories.

"Senior Tang Chen, what are your plans next?" Shi Yi asked, with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

Tang Chen was silent for a moment, then said firmly: "I am going to see Poseidon and fulfill my unfulfilled wish. Shi Yi, thank you, if it weren't for you, I might never wake up." There was a sense of relief in his voice, as if the huge rock that had been pressing on his heart for many years had finally been removed.

Shi Yi shook his head and said calmly: "This is what I should do. I am not doing this for you. Senior Tang Chen, don't worry, Senior Poseidon has been waiting for you."

Tang Chen nodded, a trace of gratitude flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath and whispered to Shi Yi: "Don't worry, I will hand over the Shura Demon Sword when we get to Sea God Island."

Shi Yi smiled slightly, looked at Tang Chen and said, "I'm sorry, senior."

Before he finished speaking, Shi Yi raised his hand and a gentle force lifted Tang Chen up. The two walked towards the exit of the Killing City together. The buildings on both sides of the street were still dilapidated, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood. Those once arrogant and domineering degenerates were now crawling on the ground, without even the courage to look up.

As he walked, Shi Yi saw a figure crawling on the ground. The woman in black veil was once one of the controllers of the Slaughter City. At this moment, she was curled up on the ground like an ant, her body trembling slightly.

Shi Yi walked up to the black-veiled woman with a playful look and said with a smile, "Now, can I be the master of this killing city?"

The black-veiled woman's body trembled slightly, and her voice was filled with fear and awe: "Master... Master."

Shi Yi looked down at her and said calmly, "Keep an eye on the Slaughter City, everything will remain the same, understand?"

"Understand...understood..." The woman in black veil responded in a low voice with a slight tremor in her voice.

Shi Yi ignored her and took Tang Chen out of the City of Slaughter.

A few days later, Poseidon Island.

The sea breeze swept over the reefs with salty mist, and the scepter in Poseidon's hand suddenly burst into a blue divine light. When she turned and looked at the skyline, her whole body suddenly shook violently. "Senior?" Shui Bing'er hurriedly supported Poseidon who suddenly staggered, and found that the usually dignified Poseidon Douluo Poseidon was trembling even at his fingertips.

The moment the clouds broke, Shi Yi came stepping into the void. When he saw the figure in his hand, Poseidon's pupils suddenly contracted - that pale face gradually overlapped with the figure he had been thinking about day and night.

"Xiaoxi..." Tang Chen's cracked lips moved, his voice weak but clear.

The scepter in Poseidon's hand fell heavily to the ground, and nine soul rings soared into the sky, instantly arriving beside Shi Yi and Tang Chen. Her eyes fell on Tang Chen, her eyes full of disbelief and pain.

Sensing the vitality in Tang Chen's body was running out, Poseidon's eyes instantly fell on Shi Yi. Before he could say anything, Tang Chen whispered, "Xiaoxi, it's not his fault. I was deeply trapped in the divine test and couldn't extricate myself. It was he who saved me and used his soul power to keep me alive, so that I could see you for the last time."

Upon hearing this, Poseidon's eyes softened instantly. He looked at Shi Yi with red eyes and nodded.

"Okay, young man, put me down. I want to spend the last time alone with Xiaoxi." Tang Chen whispered to Shi Yi.

Shi Yi nodded, and used the Crane Controlling Dragon to let Tang Chen fall into Poseidon's arms. He turned and walked towards Shui Bing'er on the coast, leaving this space for the long-lost lovers.

Tang Chen's cloudy pupils suddenly became clear, and his trembling fingers touched Poseidon's cheek: "Your blue hair... is still so beautiful..."

Poseidon's tears fell silently. She held Tang Chen's hand tightly, her voice choked with sobs: "Tang Chen, I have waited for you for so many years... Why did you come back now..."

A trace of guilt and pain flashed in Tang Chen's eyes, and he whispered: "I'm sorry, Xiaoxi... I was controlled by the blood-red nine-headed bat king and lost myself... If it weren't for Shi Yi, I might never wake up..."

Poseidon shook her head, her tears soaking her clothes: "Don't say sorry... I am already satisfied to see you again..."

A smile appeared on Tang Chen's face, he slowly closed his eyes and leaned in Poseidon's arms. Without the support of the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone, his body gradually lost its vitality.

Poseidon held Tang Chen in his arms and slowly sat on the reef. Looking at Tang Chen's gradually aging face, tears silently rolled down his cheeks.

Three days later, when Shui Bing'er and Shi Yi saw Poseidon again, they couldn't help but look surprised.

At this time, Poseidon has become an old woman, her blue hair has turned white with the passing of time, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes are like rocks washed by the waves, deep and vicissitudes. Her eyes are still as deep as the sea, but with an indescribable tranquility and relief.

Poseidon slowly raised her hand, and an ancient soul guide appeared in her palm. "This is something he left for you." Her voice was hoarse and low, but with an unquestionable majesty.

Shi Yi slowly bowed towards Poseidon and solemnly took the soul guide with both hands.

"I hope you can complete the journey he has not yet completed." Poseidon's gaze fell on Shi Yi, with a hint of expectation and relief in his eyes.

"Thank you, senior." Shi Yi suppressed his excitement, bowed slightly, and spoke in a firm and powerful voice.

When Shi Yi stood up, Poseidon's figure had quietly left, as if he had merged into the world, leaving only a faint ocean scent lingering in the air. Shi Yi was slightly stunned, and a sense of loss surged in his heart, but soon, his thoughts were interrupted by the cold oracle that sounded in his ears.

"Nine Tests of Shura, the eighth test, decision and choice." The oracle's voice was as piercing as ice, brief and cold, but full of endless meaning. As soon as the words fell, the voice dissipated like the wind, as if it had never appeared.

Shi Yi frowned slightly, feeling somewhat confused. The hint for the eighth test was so brief, without any specific instructions, that he could not figure out its meaning for a moment.

Noticing the change in Shi Yi's expression, Shui Bing'er asked softly, "What's wrong, Xiaoyi?" Her voice was gentle and concerned, with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Shi Yi shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice: "Nothing, it's just that my eighth test has appeared."

Hearing this, Shui Bing'er's beautiful eyes flashed with worry. She knew very well the danger of Shura Nine Trials, especially Shi Yi's previous experience in the Slaughter City. If it weren't for the Acacia Heartbroken Red left by Zhu Zhuqing, which played a role at the critical moment, Shi Yi would probably not be able to escape from that life-and-death battle. And Shi Yi himself also understood that if he didn't have enough knowledge of Tang Chen's past, he would probably not be able to win that battle.

"However, although the eighth test has appeared, there is no specific content. There are only three simple words - decide and choose." Shi Yi looked at Shui Bing'er and said softly, with a hint of thought in his tone.

"Decision and choice..." Shui Bing'er repeated these three words softly, savoring the deep meaning contained in them. Her brows knitted slightly, as if she was also trying to interpret this brief but heavy test.

Shui Bing'er raised her eyes to look at Shi Yi and asked softly, "Xiao Yi, did this test appear just now?"

Shi Yi nodded, his eyes slowly fell on the soul guide in his hand, and he said in a deep voice: "It's just..."

"Just what?" Shui Bing'er asked, with a hint of anxiety in her eyes.

"Just when Senior Poseidon gave me this soul guide." Shi Yi said in a low voice, staring at the soul guide in his hand, as if he was seeing a deeper meaning through it.

He probed his spiritual power into the soul guide and found that in addition to the Shura Demon Sword that exuded a fierce murderous aura, there were also several soul bones lying quietly in it. These soul bones exuded powerful energy fluctuations and were obviously extremely precious treasures.

"Decision and choice, decision first and choice later is for profit, choice first and decision later is for justice, Haotian Sect." Shi Yi whispered to himself, a complex look flashed in his eyes. He seemed to have understood the deep meaning of this eighth test, but his heart became heavier because of it.

After hearing Shi Yi's words, Shui Bing'er also showed a look of enlightenment. She understood that although Tang Chen was only a part of Shi Yi's test, the soul bones in this soul guide were treasures that Tang Chen had collected throughout his life. And now Shi Yi happened to be missing a torso bone and a left leg bone, and the three 100,000-year soul bones in the soul guide could just meet his needs.

"Xiao Yi, this eighth test may require you to make a choice between interests and morality." Shui Bing'er said softly, with a hint of worry and determination in her eyes.

Shi Yi nodded, his eyes deep. He knew that this eighth test was not only a test of his strength, but also a test of his character and choices. And he must find his own answer on this thorny road. (End of this chapter)