Wuhun Luo Sanpao? I am the Dragon Emperor!

Chapter 429 The Sixth Trial of Life, Ah Yin's Chance Encounter with Dai Mubai

Ah Yin slowly composed herself, and nine soft light screens lit up in front of her one after another, like rippling blue waves, reflecting her serene yet resolute face.

"drop--"

A clear sound, seemingly originating from the depths of the spirit, rang out, ethereal and sacred.

"Fifth Trial of the God of Life: 'Intervene and save 100 million lives lost or injured' Completed. Reward: 45% affinity with the God of Life! One awakening of the God of Life skill!"

The words on the light screen flowed and transformed into the purest energy of the life deity, slowly flowing into Ah Yin's limbs and bones.

The vitality emanating from her body became increasingly vast and magnificent.

Ah Yin could clearly feel that her connection with all life in this world had deepened. The breath of the grass and trees, the pain of the wounded, the whispers of the dead... all seemed to enter her heart more clearly.

Before she could fully comprehend this growing power, the ethereal sound rang out again, and the scene on the light screen before her eyes shifted.

"Unlock the sixth trial of the God of Life: venture into the Forest of Life and gain enlightenment on the 'choice of life's balance."

“The Forest of Life…” Ah Yin murmured softly, her delicate brows furrowing slightly.

The information about the divine examination remained shrouded in a thin veil, offering no specific guidance or task description, only a place name and a seemingly simple yet profoundly meaningful word—"choice."

However, just as she was filled with doubt, an unseen pull rose from the depths of her soul, pointing her in the right direction with unparalleled clarity.

It was as if something in an infinitely distant place was calling to her, resonating with the very essence of her life.

That's the location of the Forest of Life.

Without hesitation, she gently got up.

Her gentle life force subsided, transforming into a simple blue dress. Like the purest spirit in the mountains, she quietly left the source of life, the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire, and headed towards the unknown source of the call.

.........

A month later.

The sea breeze brought saltiness and dampness, as well as the hustle and bustle of distant markets and an indescribable atmosphere of indulgence and decadence.

A-Yin stood on a high slope, looking down at the port city nestled along the winding coastline below—Hai-Ge Port.

This place is far from the newly established ruling center of the Star Luo Empire, and also far from the main battlefield where the two empires once fought. It is like a forgotten corner on the edge of the map, a world of its own.

The dilapidated shacks were crammed together, sewage flowed through the narrow streets, and the air was filled with a mixture of smells—the sour stench of cheap beer, the stench of vomit, and the fishy odor of rotting fish and shrimp.

There's also a certain cheap, cloyingly sweet spice flavor, which, when combined, creates a unique "flavor" that belongs to Haige Port.

Even from a distance, Ah Yin could see the brothels with their suggestive lanterns hanging down, and the gambling dens with their doors wide open, bustling with activity.

A scantily clad woman leaned against the door, her eyes vacant as she beckoned customers.

The excited or desperate shouts of the gamblers could be faintly heard.

This place is just like the legendary, lawless, and decadent city.

The only difference might be that the occasional stern-faced patrols on the streets hint that a sliver of basic order still exists here—at least, people can't kill each other indiscriminately.

Ah Yin sighed softly, slowly walked down the slope, and blended into the port city. As soon as she stepped into the city, she immediately felt countless gazes directed at her.

Sailors crouching in the corner with cloudy eyes, merchants leaning against the tavern door examining goods, even prostitutes leaning against the window...

Ah Yin's appearance was too pure and refined, and her temperament too clean and peaceful, making her completely out of place in this chaotic and filthy port city. She was like a drop of clear oil falling into murky sewage, instantly distinguished and standing out conspicuously.

Ah Yin's purity was so admirable that it made people feel ashamed of themselves, and it also aroused the covetousness of some dark corners.

Many people instinctively followed behind her, their eyes scanning her, whispering among themselves, wondering about the origins of this stunningly beautiful woman who had suddenly appeared, seemingly naive and innocent.

A-Yin noticed the tail behind her, but she ignored it. She simply quickened her pace slightly and tried to conceal her presence, making herself less conspicuous.

She walked along the street, trying to avoid the drunken crowds and places that were clearly in a gray area, looking for a way to cross the city.

Just as she passed the entrance to a dark alley, a violent commotion and shouting suddenly came from a gambling den with a crooked sign next to her!

"Get lost! Damn it, lost it all again? You dare to act tough here when you're broke?"

"Pah! What a damn jerk! Get the hell out of here!"

Immediately following a muffled thud, a figure was roughly shoved out of the gambling den, staggered a few steps, and fell heavily onto the cold, muddy ground at the alley entrance.

He was a man dressed in tattered clothes, covered in unknown stains and wine stains.

He reeked of a strong, pungent smell of cheap liquor that could be detected from a great distance.

He struggled as if trying to climb out of the mud, but his limbs were weak and unsteady, and each attempt only resulted in him getting covered in more mud.

At the entrance of the gambling den, two burly thugs with menacing faces stood with their arms crossed, looking down at him with disdain and impatience in their eyes.

"Dai Laojiu! If you've lost all your money, get out! Don't get in my way! If you keep loitering here, believe me, I'll really break your legs!"

One of the thugs spat on the ground and cursed viciously.

Ah Yin stopped in her tracks instinctively.

Her gaze fell on the figure in the mud.

The man's once brilliant blond hair was now withered and unkempt, covered in mud that clung to his face and neck.

He awkwardly braced himself on the ground with his hands, coughing violently, coughing so hard it was heartbreaking.

However, what truly made Ah Yin's heart tremble was the sight of those eyes when he occasionally lifted his face to cough—

Those were extremely rare heterochromatic eyes.

One is like faded gold, the other like a sapphire covered in dust.

These should have been an extremely eye-catching pair of eyes, but now they were cloudy and covered with spiderweb-like blood vessels. Soaked in alcohol and long-term decadence, they had lost all their luster, leaving only numbness and an uncomfortable sense of filth.

Even though his eyes had changed like this, and even though he had fallen on hard times like a homeless person at the very bottom of society, Ah Yin recognized him instantly!
That Star Luo Prince who once shone brightly in the Soto City Grand Arena, his wicked eyes catching the audience's gasps!
That was once the proud and confident genius Soul Master, the captain of the Shrek Seven Devils!

Dai Mubai!
(End of this chapter)