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As they spoke, the group soared through the air, landing gracefully atop the fortress walls. Seeing Anna and Davis approach, the crowd immediately gathered around them, their eyes filled with quiet awe as they stole glances at Anna.
"Nana, congratulations on breaking through Rank 100 and attaining the position of the Sea God," Zhu Yaqin said with a thin smile, her eyes wide as she studied Anna. This was a genuine deity before her—not something one had the chance to see every day.
"Thank you, Auntie. It's all thanks to Brother Davis's help. If he hadn't put me through that special training, I would never have been able to complete the Sea God's Ninth Trial."
Anna gave a sweet, humble smile. She had long been considered a member of Davis's family; thus, in front of Zhu Yaqin, she addressed her directly as "Auntie" rather than the formal "Her Majesty the Empress."
"Now that Qian Renxue has been heavily injured by you, I believe it is time for us to launch a counter-offensive against the Spirit Empire!" Dai Pojun interjected suddenly. With the Qianjun Douluo dead and Qian Renxue wounded, he saw this as the perfect opportunity to eradicate the Spirit Empire once and for all.
However, Davis shook his head slightly. "Imperial Father, now is not the time."
"And why is that?"
"Although Qian Renxue is injured, she is still surrounded by four Titled Douluos and the original Heaven Dou Empire's army of hundreds of thousands. Their strength is still nothing to scoff at. Furthermore... there is still Bibi Dong!"
"Bibi Dong..."
At the mention of that name, Dai Pojun and the others finally realized the omission. That's right—where was Bibi Dong?
Previously, when Qian Renxue led her army to besiege the city, her overwhelming presence had drawn so much attention that many had forgotten about Bibi Dong. How could she not participate in something as vital as the invasion of the Star Luo Empire? Was it because Qian Renxue was so powerful that she felt confident enough to seize the empire without Bibi Dong's support?
"Bibi Dong... she should likely be overseeing the capital of the Spirit Empire, shouldn't she?" Dai Pojun mused.
"No, Father. A year ago, I fought Bibi Dong myself. At that time, I discovered that an extremely malevolent energy was circulating within her. It was different from the soul power of an evil Martial Soul; instead, it felt remarkably similar to Divine Power."
Davis's expression grew serious. "It was a Divine Power that stood in direct opposition to Qian Renxue's Angelic Divine Power. Considering that Bibi Dong has been to the City of Slaughter and possesses the Deathgod Domain, I suspect she has obtained the inheritance of a certain deity there. She is likely undergoing her own God Trials!"
"What? God Trials!"
Davis's words left the group stunned. A single Angel God was already difficult enough to handle; if Bibi Dong also attained godhood, they would be facing two deities simultaneously!
Dai Tianxing's face was grim. "Davis, are you certain? This is no joking matter!"
"I am absolutely certain! I wouldn't dare joke about something of this magnitude. I am one hundred percent sure Bibi Dong has received a god's inheritance. However, whether she has completed her trials and broken through Rank 100 to become a god... that, I cannot say for sure."
Pausing for a moment, he continued, "If we charge forward blindly, and our luck is good enough that Bibi Dong hasn't reached godhood yet, then we have a great chance of finishing Qian Renxue and completely destroying the Spirit Empire to unify the Douluo Continent.
But if Bibi Dong has already become a god by the time we arrive, we would have to face two deities and four Titled Douluos at once. There are too many variables. That is why I believe it is not yet the time to move against the Spirit Empire. Our current priority should be to continue increasing our own strength and remain adaptable. As long as we possess the power to shatter any obstacle, we won't have to fear even if Bibi Dong becomes a god."
"Hmm! That makes sense!" Dai Pojun nodded slightly, agreeing with the logic.
At that moment, Anna spoke up. "Uncle, I heard that Senior Dugu and Uncle Tianhu were both heavily injured. Why don't you let me take a look? After becoming the Sea God, I've mastered a healing-type Divine Skill."
Hearing this, Dai Pojun felt a surge of joy. If Dugu Bo and Lie Tianhu were restored to health, the Star Luo Empire's top-tier strength would increase significantly once more.
"Good. They are currently in Star Luo City. I'll take you there immediately. Nana, please, you must do everything you can to heal them."
"Uncle, I will certainly do my best!"
With that, Dai Pojun left a few powerful Soul Douluos to garrison Jincheng Fortress. Since Qian Renxue was severely wounded, the Spirit Empire wouldn't be launching another assault anytime soon.
He then led the group back to Star Luo City and headed straight for the patients' rooms. Inside, the Star Luo Empire's healing-system Soul Masters were already present, occasionally releasing healing skills to stabilize the two men.
Jiang Zhu and Ye Lingling were among them, but both Dugu Bo and Lie Tianhu had been wounded by Qian Renxue's Divine Power. Against injuries caused by a deity's energy, they were powerless.
Although the two had regained consciousness, they were weak, unable to move, and found even speaking to be an arduous task. As soon as Anna entered, she took charge. She released the Sea God's Light, dispelling the residual Angelic Divine Power within their wounds.
It was precisely this lingering Divine Power that had rendered the other healing skills ineffective. Once the divine interference was cleared, Anna, Jiang Zhu, and Ye Lingling acted together. The injuries began to heal at a pace visible to the naked eye, and before long, the two were back on their feet, full of vigor.
Not only that, but after absorbing a portion of the Sea God's Light, their cultivation showed faint signs of breakthrough. It had saved them at least half a year of cultivation—a blessing in disguise.
Relief washed over Dai Pojun and the others upon seeing Dugu Bo and Lie Tianhu's recovery.
Despite the losses suffered in this battle—including four Titled Douluos like the Sword Douluo—the number of Titled Douluos in the Star Luo Empire had returned to double digits now that Tang Yuehua and the others had reached that rank. With the addition of Anna as the Sea God, their comprehensive strength still sat above that of the Spirit Empire.
While Anna was busy healing the two men, Davis returned to his own Crown Prince's Manor. He circulated his Mysterious Heaven Skill to recover his soul power while contemplating his next move.
"The relationship between Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue is strained at best. Now that Qian Renxue has become the Angel God, Bibi Dong has likely accelerated her Rakshasa God Trials. I believe it won't be long before she, too, attains godhood."
"If Bibi Dong becomes a god, we will lose our advantage. It seems it's time for me to pay a visit to the City of Slaughter myself."
Davis wanted to go to the City of Slaughter to see if he could win the favor of the Asura God. If the Asura God was willing to grant him the chance to undergo the God Trials, it would be the best possible outcome.
"But before that, I should head to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well. My spinal bone should be on the verge of evolving into the Ice and Fire Dragon Bone. Once that's complete, my strength will increase further, and my chances of passing the Asura God's trials will be even higher."
As Davis was deep in thought, Anna suddenly returned and found him. Seeing that he had recovered his soul power, she couldn't help but smile. "Brother Davis, it looks like you've fully recovered. As I said, I have a gift to give you once you're back at full strength."
(End of Chapter)