Douluo Continent: My Martial Soul is the Black Dragon, I am the Lord of the Gods

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However, when Ah Yin looked down at her mature and slender body, which resembled that of a twenty-year-old girl, a hint of distress and dissatisfaction appeared on her beautiful face.

She landed gently, stretched her limbs, and touched her noticeably larger face and figure. Her small lips pouted slightly as she looked at Xuan Ming, her voice tinged with a hint of grievance:

"Xuanming... how... how did it become like this? Like this... I... I can't even snuggle up to you and act cute like before..."

She seemed quite uncomfortable with her new "young woman" appearance and missed the little girl form she used to be, who could cling to Xuanming without any worries.

Xuanming looked at Ah Yin, who had been successfully resurrected but was a little upset because of her size, and a faint smile flashed across his cold face.

He reached out and gently ruffled Ah Yin's long, smooth blue hair, his tone carrying a rare hint of teasing:

"That's good too. At least they don't look so easy to bully anymore."

"How could that be? I'm easy to bully." Ah Yin threw herself into Xuan Ming's arms, looking at him expectantly.

"Don't believe me? Try it!"

"..."

Looking at Ah Yin's dependence on Xuan Ming, Poseidon couldn't help but recall the fourth trial that had already passed.

It seems there's still one fish that slipped through the net?

Seeing that Ah Yin was still so dependent on him after her resurrection, even boldly throwing herself into his arms, a hint of helplessness flashed in Xuan Ming's eyes, but he did not push her away. He could feel that this was still the same "Little Ah Yin" with a pure heart and only memories of the early stages of her transformation.

Once she calmed down a bit, Xuanming gently patted her back to help her stand up straight.

“Get used to your new body first,” Xuanming said, then changed the subject calmly, asking, “What about her? How is she?”

The person he was asking about was, of course, the "Big Yin," who possessed all of Tang Hao's memories and was more mature and more tormented.

Little A-Yin's elation subsided slightly, a complex emotion flashing in her azure eyes. She lowered her head slightly, her consciousness seemingly communicating internally. After a moment, she raised her head again, her eyes becoming somewhat melancholic and conflicted, her voice lowering slightly:

"She... is still in pain. She spends most of her time in a deep sleep, unwilling to wake up and face reality. She said... now that you have resurrected me, she has nothing left to worry about, so perhaps... staying in a deep sleep is better for everyone."

"Tell her that there are plenty of people who hate me, and I don't need her." Xuanming said calmly, looking at Xiao Ayin, who was depressed because of the other soul in her body.

“Escaping solves nothing. Death is the end, but living, even if painful, means there is still the possibility of change. If she remains asleep, she has truly given up everything, including... everything she once cherished, even if those memories now cause her pain.”

"The world is vast, far beyond the small area we once knew. Now that the old story has ended, why not try to write a new beginning?"

He didn't offer any empty words of comfort; he simply stated a fact and offered a direction. As for whether Da A Yin is willing to move on, the choice remains hers.

Little Ah Yin nodded as if she understood, conveying Xuan Ming's words to the sorrowful soul deep within her consciousness.

Xuanming didn't dwell on Ah Yin's issue; some knots in one's heart need time to untie, and cannot be forced. He exchanged a glance with Poseidon, then turned and left the Sea God Forest, flying towards the assessment area on the circular seashore.

When they arrived at the familiar white sand beach, Hu Liena, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu and others, who were relaxing and resting, immediately noticed their arrival and excitedly surrounded them.

After several years of training on Poseidon Island, under immense pressure and the trials of the Holy Pillars, each of them underwent significant changes.

Ning Rongrong, who was originally pampered, now has a healthy wheat-colored complexion, a determined look, and an upright posture, just like a female warrior who has been through many battles. She no longer shows any trace of her former fragility.

The other women also underwent a dramatic change in temperament, becoming calm and reserved yet sharp-minded, and their soul power cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, generally reaching the Soul Douluo level.

Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Dugu Yan were originally only at the fifth level of the Black Rank, but under extreme pressure, they unleashed astonishing potential, and their assessment level was temporarily raised to the sixth level of the Black Rank by the Sea God. Now they have all reached the Soul Douluo level.

Among them, Arou's progress is the most amazing. She already had a profound foundation, and now she is far ahead, successfully breaking through the level 90 bottleneck and becoming a powerful Title Douluo with two 100,000-year divinely bestowed soul rings!
"Xuan Ming!"

"You're back!"

The women couldn't hide their joy upon seeing Xuan Ming. Hu Liena's charming eyes were especially overflowing with affection.

Xuanming looked at them, and was about to ask them about the progress of the fifth test when several gentle yet majestic golden beams of light suddenly descended from the sky, precisely enveloping each of the test takers!
[Poseidon's Trial, Sixth Test: Reshaping Order.]

[Content: Assist Xuanming in reshaping the order of the Douluo Continent.] [Rewards: Determined based on individual contribution and performance.]

Clear divine information entered everyone's mind.

The women were taken aback at first, but then their faces lit up with excitement and eagerness.

They had been training hard on Poseidon Island for years, greatly increasing their strength. They had long been eager to truly help Xuanming, and now they finally had a chance to use their skills!

Poseidon immediately transmitted the assessment information to Xuanming's mind.

Xuanming subconsciously looked up at the Sea God Temple in the distance, somewhat speechless.

He was almost certain that this was another instance of Poseidon using his position for personal gain, subtly placing helpers in his lap, or rather... trying to involve these women, who had close ties with him, more in his "cause" and deepen their bond.

However, after being away from the mainland for so many years, it is indeed time to go back and take a look.

Moreover, taking these transformed girls back with him might actually come in handy in some ways.

Even if they can't, after training like crazy for so many years, it's time for them to take a break.

Xuanming did not immediately leave with Hu Liena and the others. He subtly sensed the area on the other side of Seagod Island that had been temporarily designated as a resting place for soul beasts. The next moment, his figure disappeared again and reappeared in front of Biji, Ziji, Xuedi, and Bingdi.

During their time on Poseidon Island, the four ferocious beasts, aided by the abundant energy and relatively peaceful environment, all made progress in their cultivation, and their auras became more profound than before.

"Get ready, come back to the Spirit Empire with me," Xuan Ming said succinctly.

Brigitte was somewhat surprised and asked gently, "Has something happened on the continent?"

"It's not a sudden change," Xuanming explained. "It's about the Soul Rings. There's been some new progress, and we need to discuss it in detail with you."

He mentioned the initial success of the spirit ring storage device and his initial ideas on building a spirit ring circulation system.

"This matter concerns the future survival of the Soul Beast race, and you, as representatives, need to participate in it."

Upon hearing that it was closely related to the fate of the soul beasts, the expressions of the four ferocious beasts all became serious.

A flicker of emotion crossed Xue Di's cold eyes as she slowly nodded, "Understood. We'll go back with you."

Hyotei crossed their arms: "Finally, it's time to get down to business? We're getting sick from being so bored on this island."

Both Zi Ji and Bi Ji agreed.

Xuanming wasn't here, and neither was Gu Yuena, so they could only spend their days watching the sea.

"By the way, where is the Demon Emperor?" Xuanming asked.

"The Demon Emperor? She and Di Tian went to the Lake of Life to see the child a long time ago," Bi Ji said.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, I just need her help with something," Xuanming said.

"Let's see if we can figure out a way to establish a sea route between the Sun Moon Continent and the Douluo Continent."

The ocean is vast. Poseidon once conquered the entire ocean, bringing order to this sea that was once filled with war and bloodshed, and this remains true to this day.

Poseidon Island was merely a stop on Poseidon's outpost, the place where he was born, grew up, and finally ascended to heaven; it doesn't mean that this was all he owned.

The existence of Poseidon Island is not about ruling the ocean, but merely about protecting the place where the faith of Poseidon is passed down.

Moreover, Poseidon was probably the first human to circumnavigate Douluo Star.

Di Tian doesn't count; he's not human. (End of Chapter)