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...However, when Ah Yin lowered her head and looked at her current mature and graceful body, which resembled a twenty-year-old maiden, a hint of distress and dissatisfaction appeared on her exquisite face.
She landed softly, stretched her limbs, then touched her cheeks and figure, which had clearly grown much larger. Her small mouth pouted slightly as she looked at Xuan Ming, a hint of wronged nasality in her voice:
"Xuan Ming... why... why did I become like this? In this form... I... I can't snuggle up to you and act spoiled like before..."
She seemed very unaccustomed to this appearance of a "big girl," and missed her former little girl form, where she could cling to Xuan Ming without worry.
Xuan Ming looked at Ah Yin, who had successfully revived but was displaying a little moodiness due to her body shape. A very faint smile flashed across his cold face.
He reached out and gently ruffled Ah Yin's soft, blue long hair, his tone carrying a rare hint of teasing:
"This is also quite good. At least, you don't look so easy to bully."
"How could that be? I'm very easy to bully." Ah Yin immediately threw herself into Xuan Ming's arms, looking up at him expectantly.
"Don't believe me? Try it?"
"..."
Bo Saixi watched Ah Yin's extreme reliance on Xuan Ming and involuntarily recalled the Fourth Trial, which had long passed.
It seems there's still a fish that slipped through the net here?
Seeing Ah Yin still so reliant on him after her resurrection, even daring to throw herself into his arms, a hint of helplessness flashed in Xuan Ming's eyes, but he did not push her away. He could sense that this was still the "Little Ah Yin," pure of heart and possessing only the memories from the Early Stage of her Human Transformation.
After she calmed down slightly, Xuan Ming gently patted her back, signaling her to stand properly.
"First, get used to your new body," Xuan Ming said, then changed the subject, asking calmly, "What about her? How is she doing now?"
He was naturally asking about the "Big Ah Yin," who possessed all of Tang Hao's memories, and was more mature and more pained.
The joy on Little Ah Yin's face slightly receded. A complex emotion flashed in her clear blue eyes. She lowered her head slightly, her consciousness seemingly communicating internally. After a moment, she lifted her head again, her gaze becoming somewhat melancholic and conflicted, and her voice dropped slightly:
"She... is still in great pain. She spends most of her time asleep, unwilling to wake up and face reality. She said... since you have already helped me revive, she has nothing left to worry about, and perhaps... staying asleep forever would be best for everyone."
"Tell her that there are many people who hate me; she's not special." Xuan Ming looked calmly at Little Ah Yin, who was depressed due to the despondency of the other Soul within her body.
"Evasion solves no problems. Death is an end, but being alive, even if painful, means there is still the possibility of change. If she continues to sleep, she will truly be giving up everything, including... everything she once cherished, even if those memories cause her pain now."
"The World is vast, not limited to that small corner of the past. Since the old story has ended, why not try to write a new beginning?"
He offered no empty comfort, merely stating a fact and providing a direction. As for whether Big Ah Yin was willing to step out, the choice remained hers.
Little Ah Yin nodded, half understanding, and conveyed Xuan Ming's words to the sorrowful Soul deep within her consciousness.
Xuan Ming did not dwell on Ah Yin's issue. Some knots require time to untie and cannot be forced. He exchanged a glance with Bo Saixi, and they tacitly turned and left the Sea God Forest, flying toward the assessment area beside the Ring Sea.
When they arrived at the familiar white beach, Hu Liena, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Shui Binger, Huo Wu, and the others who were relaxing immediately noticed their arrival and excitedly gathered around them.
After several years of training on Sea God Island, under immense pressure and the tempering of the Sacred Pillar Trials, every one of them had undergone significant changes.
Ning Rongrong, who was originally pampered, now had healthy, tanned skin, firm eyes, and a straight posture, resembling a veteran female warrior, showing no trace of her former delicacy.
The other girls also experienced a great change in temperament, showing sharpness within their steady composure. Their spirit power cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds, generally reaching the Spirit Douluo Rank.
Shui Binger, Huo Wu, and Dugu Yan originally only had the black rank fifth trial, but under extreme pressure, they unleashed astonishing potential, and their assessment Rank was temporarily raised by the Sea God to the black Rank sixth trial. They have now all reached the Spirit Douluo Rank.
Among them, A Rou's progress was the most astonishing. She already had a deep foundation, and now she was far ahead, successfully breaking through the Rank 90 Bottleneck and becoming a powerful Titled Douluo with two 100,000-year god-bestowed spirit rings!
"Xuan Ming!"
"You're back!"
When the girls saw Xuan Ming, the joy on their faces was palpable. In Hu Liena's charming eyes, affection flowed, almost spilling over.
Xuan Ming looked at them, just about to ask about the status of their Fifth Trial completion, when several soft yet majestic golden beams of light suddenly descended from the sky, precisely enveloping every examinee!
[Sea God Test, Sixth Trial: Order Reconstruction.]
[Content: Assist Xuan Ming in completing the Order Reconstruction of the Douluo Continent.]
[Test Reward: Determined based on individual contribution and performance.]
Clear Divine Thought information entered everyone's mind.
The girls were stunned for a moment, then their faces showed expressions of excitement and eagerness.
They had cultivated diligently on Sea God Island for several years, greatly increasing their strength, and had long yearned to truly help Xuan Ming. Now they finally had a chance to put their skills to use!
Bo Saixi also immediately transmitted the test information into Xuan Ming's mind.
Xuan Ming subconsciously looked up at the Sea God Temple in the distance, feeling speechless.
He was almost certain that Poseidon, that old fellow, was once again "abusing his authority for personal gain," finding ways to push helpers onto him, or rather... wanting these women, who had deep connections with him, to participate more in his "cause" and deepen their bonds.
However, after being away from the Continent for so many years, it was indeed time to go back and take a look.
Moreover, bringing back these girls who had been completely transformed might truly be useful in certain aspects.
Even if not, after training desperately for so many years, it was time for a break.
Xuan Ming did not immediately leave with Hu Liena and the others. His Divine Sense stirred, sensing the area on the other side of Sea God Island that had been temporarily designated for Spirit Beasts to rest. The next moment, his figure disappeared again, reappearing before Bi Ji, Zi Ji, Snow Empress, and Ice Empress.
During their time on Sea God Island, these four Vicious Beasts utilized the rich energy and relatively peaceful environment here, and their cultivation levels all improved, their aura becoming deeper than before.
"Get ready, and return to the Spirit Empire with me," Xuan Ming said concisely.
Bi Ji was slightly surprised and asked gently, "Has something happened on the Continent?"
"Not exactly a change," Xuan Ming explained. "It's about the spirit ring issue; there have been some new developments that require detailed discussion with you all."
He mentioned the preliminary success of the spirit ring Storage Device, and his initial concept for constructing a spirit ring Circulation System.
"This matter concerns the future way of survival for the Spirit Beast Clan, and as representatives, you need to be involved."
Hearing that it was closely related to the fate of the Spirit Beasts, the expressions of the four Vicious Beasts all became serious.
A flicker passed through Snow Empress's cold eyes, and she slowly nodded: "Understood, we will return with you."
Ice Empress crossed her arms: "Are we finally going to do something serious? I was getting sick of being idle on this island."
Zi Ji and Bi Ji also expressed their agreement.
With Xuan Ming not here and Gu Yuena also absent, they could only spend their days watching the sea to pass the time.
"By the way, where is the Demon Empress?" Xuan Ming asked.
"Demon Empress? She went to the Lake of Life with Di Tian long ago to see the children," Bi Ji said.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, I just have something I want her help with," Xuan Ming said.
"See if we can find 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 sea, bringing order to this ocean filled with war and bloodshed, and it remains so to this day.
Sea God Island is merely a station for the Sea God; it is also the place where he was born, grew up, and finally Ascended, which does not mean this is all the territory he has.
The existence of Sea God Island is not about ruling the ocean, but merely protecting the place of Poseidon's faith Legacy.
Moreover, Poseidon should be the first human to circumnavigate Douluo Star.
Di Tian doesn't count; he isn't human.