Chapter 119: Tempering the Twin Martial Souls
Qi Tian stared at the massive Dragon-Severing Stone Slab, feeling that with his current strength, he had absolutely no way to lift it.
Not to mention that his soul power hadn't recovered yet; he couldn't even fully unleash the power of his Body Martial Soul.
A strange aura filled the cultivation chamber, stirring memories of his time in Slaughter City.
In that suffocating abyss, there wasn't only endless killing. Fallen ones roamed everywhere, venting their pressure through all kinds of twisted means.
Qi Tian sensed something off about Bibi Dong's current state—it was as if she had been tainted by corruption similar to Slaughter City's depravity poison.
But she had consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot Immortal Herbs, making her immune to all poisons. The Slaughter City should only affect her with killing intent, nothing more.
Qi Tian stuffed a Dragon Ganoderma Leaf into his mouth, restoring a bit of soul power just in case anything went wrong.
"Bibi Dong, what's wrong with you?"
This time, Bibi Dong didn't stop him from taking the Dragon Ganoderma Leaf. Even though it was a spiritual herb, it couldn't instantly restore Qi Tian's soul power to its peak.
Without sufficient soul power, he wouldn't be able to escape this place.
"Did something go wrong with the Rakshasa God's trials?" Qi Tian asked with concern.
"It's very likely. The Rakshasa God is the God of Malice… the God of Corruption."
Bibi Dong walked up to him, lifted her chin slightly, and continued along his line of thought.
"I've passed several trials and already gained affinity with the Rakshasa God. Malicious thoughts and wicked impulses keep manifesting in my mind."
"My past malice was directed at avenging my teacher—annihilating the entire Clear Sky Sect."
"Now that Tang Hao is imprisoned and suffering a fate worse than death, my greatest hatred has been settled. Without that hatred anchoring me, other evil thoughts are beginning to grow."
"Do you know what my current evil thoughts are?" Her voice became thick and sticky, like it could drip.
Qi Tian's heart thumped violently, as if a startled deer were running wild inside his chest.
As she spoke, Bibi Dong's warm, jade-like hand brushed against his robe, gently peeling it open.
He wasn't an idiot. How could he not understand what she meant?
Qi Tian was no saint. He naturally desired Bibi Dong—he had merely restrained himself because he was too weak. Being with Bibi Dong put too much pressure on him… but now, retreat was no longer an option.
"Bibi Dong, are you saying… your current evil thoughts are related to me?" Qi Tian asked.
Bibi Dong nodded. "Yes. Your appearance kept me from falling for Yu Xiaogang's deception."
"You let me consume immortal herbs, and you've given me countless insights into cultivation. That's how I became who I am today."
With Qi Tian's help, her relationship with the Worship Elders had improved. She was no longer treated as an enemy like before.
Because of that, she received their assistance and ventured across the seas to hunt hundred-thousand-year-old soul beasts.
There were countless such beasts in the ocean, allowing her second Martial Soul to obtain five hundred-thousand-year soul rings and a full set of hundred-thousand-year soul bones.
If not for her eagerness to avenge her teacher, forcing her to absorb a few ten-thousand-year soul rings prematurely…
She might have been able to absorb even more hundred-thousand-year soul rings after completely harmonizing her twin Martial Souls.
"So my strongest evil thought right now… is to completely claim you, to keep you by my side."
"These evil thoughts won't stop unless I release them. They torment me every moment, and they might even affect my strength."
"Qi Tian… can you help me?" Bibi Dong asked expectantly.
Looking at Qi Tian's firm physique beneath his robe, she subconsciously swallowed. The corrupt aura she exuded grew thicker and thicker.
Right now, she was practically a walking source of depravity, infecting everyone around her.
The miniature Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well inside Qi Tian's body seemed to stop working—he felt himself becoming infected as well. His breath turned ragged.
He grabbed her restless hand, giving his answer through action instead of words.
Later…
The next morning, Bibi Dong had noticeably stabilized. Leaning softly in Qi Tian's arms, she whispered to him.
"Qi Tian, can you stay in Spirit Hall to help me?"
Qi Tian held her gently. "I'm afraid I can't."
"Why? After everything that just happened, you're planning to walk away?"
A hint of madness flashed through Bibi Dong's eyes. She tightened her grip, startling Qi Tian.
"Hiss—Dong'er, calm down!"
"If feelings are destined to last, why cling to every waking moment together? Once you ascend to godhood, we'll have all the time in the world."
"I'm still waiting for you to ascend and bring me into the God Realm as your most important person."
"You've gained the favor of the Rakshasa God, but the path to godhood is filled with danger. You can't afford to slack."
Bibi Dong's eyes brightened. She loosened her grip slightly.
"Bring you into the God Realm?" she repeated, switching to soul-to-soul communication.
Qi Tian nodded, responding in kind.
"Yes. The Rakshasa God is a first-class deity and can bring one person into the God Realm."
"Once I enter the God Realm, I'll also have the chance to cultivate beyond rank one hundred and become a god, achieving immortality and staying with you forever."
'Yes… once I become a god and bring Qi Tian to the God Realm, won't he belong to me alone?' Bibi Dong thought.
"Qi Tian, don't worry. If I become a god, I'll help you find a divine inheritance. And even if I can't, I'll still take you with me!" she promised.
Qi Tian shook his head, replying through soul power, "It's not that simple."
"The God Realm wants to control the Douluo Continent. They won't let you ascend alone."
"Once you become a god, your enemies will also gain opportunities to ascend, so that they can restrain you."
"And Tang Hao's son, Tang San… he's most likely the chosen one."
"That means your road to godhood is full of dangers. I must raise my strength quickly if I want to protect you at crucial moments."
"So I can't stay by your side all the time. Do you understand?" Qi Tian said.
Bibi Dong was stunned. "Qi Tian, how do you know all this?"
"That's my secret. Once we succeed, I'll tell you everything," he said.
"Mm. I believe you," Bibi Dong replied softly.
She had once assumed his secret was related to his soul transcending time, but it seemed far more complicated.
Everyone had their own secrets. She didn't pry further.
But she could feel that Qi Tian truly had her best interests in mind.
"Alright, Dong'er—can you teach me the cultivation methods for twin Martial Souls now?" Qi Tian asked.
He hadn't forgotten that he returned with her precisely for this.
Bibi Dong's understanding of twin Martial Souls far surpassed even the God King Tang. She could circulate soul power between two Martial Souls seamlessly, switching without the slightest lag.
Give her a little more time, and she might even fully merge the power of her twin Martial Souls.
Yes, she benefited from both Martial Souls being Spider Emperor variants, but her innate talent was still undeniable.
"Let me first examine your Martial Souls, soul skills, and your soul power in both Martial Soul states," Bibi Dong said.
"Alright."
Qi Tian stood up to put on his clothes, but Bibi Dong stopped him. She said it was clearer to observe him like this.
Left with no choice, he complied, fully revealing his Martial Souls, soul skills, and secrets to her.
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