Chapter 353, Fourth Trial: Slaying Ten Spirit Hall Soul Douluos!
Meanwhile, in the Douluo Continent.
A secret realm of soul beasts, untouched by humankind.
The ancient trees here reach for the sky, making it far more secluded than the Starry Sky Forest.
It was a contingency plan that Gu Yuena had laid out ten thousand years ago, in order to preserve the flame of the soul beast race.
The void twisted and the silver spatial power burst forth.
Gu Yuena's face was ashen, her body covered in fine cracks, and silver dragon blood kept spilling from the corners of her mouth.
His breath was extremely weak.
She staggered to the ground and waved her hand.
The spatial barriers were reinforced once more, completely sealing off the entire secret realm.
"My lord!"
Di Tian, Bi Ji, Xiong Jun, Wan Yao Wang and other ferocious beasts rushed up instantly.
One by one, they looked terrified and immediately knelt down on the ground.
They were forcibly transferred from the bottom of the Lake of Life by Gu Yuena, and they were still in shock.
That was the Asura God-King of the God Realm, a true supreme being.
If they had been a moment later, they would all have perished.
"I'm fine."
Gu Yuena managed to speak, her voice extremely weak.
"It's just that my soul has been burned too much and my body has been damaged, so I can't move for the time being."
As soon as she finished speaking, she could no longer hold on and slowly sat down cross-legged, immediately activating the life elements she had comprehended.
A warm, green light emanated from her body, gradually repairing her damaged dragon body and soul.
However, her injuries were too severe, and her original divine soul was also burned.
Even with the support of life elements, the repair speed is incredibly slow.
Di Tian and the others dared not disturb them, and stood in all directions, maintaining full vigilance.
He restrained his breath to the extreme, even his breathing was done very carefully.
I don't know how much time passed.
Gu Yuena slowly opened her eyes. Her purple eyes still held a trace of weariness, but they were now clearer.
She immediately released her divine sense, cautiously probing towards the former Starry Sky Forest.
A moment later, her expression relaxed.
"The Asura God King... has already returned to the God Realm."
She could clearly sense that the terrifying killing intent had completely left Douluo Continent.
But Gu Yuena did not relax at all; on the contrary, her heart felt even heavier.
Having suffered a great loss, the Asura God King will surely tell the other four God Kings everything.
Given the way the gods operate, they will definitely not let this go.
Before long, even stronger gods will descend upon the Douluo Continent.
She quietly reviewed the battle with the Asura God King, her mind perfectly clear.
She is currently only a half-step God King, just one step away from the true God King realm.
This step is to completely solidify the eighth element—life or destruction.
Once she achieves mastery in one of these areas, she can immediately break through to the next level and become a true God-King.
However, her understanding of the elements of life and destruction was merely a preliminary glimpse, crude and superficial.
It is simply unable to unleash its true power.
In actual combat, it can only be used as a trump card and cannot overwhelm the opponent.
"Right now, I am no match for the Asura God King and the Destruction God King of the God Realm."
Gu Yuena murmured to herself, a hint of seriousness flashing in her purple eyes.
After all, these two are the strongest among the five God-Kings.
She doesn't need to worry about the other three god-kings.
Then, she looked at Di Tian and the others, her tone leaving no room for argument:
"From this day forward, everyone shall remain hidden here, and shall not step out of the secret realm. They shall focus on cultivation and conceal all their aura."
"Without my order, you must not reveal your whereabouts."
"What we need now is time. Just give me time, and I'll break through!"
"Yes, my lord!"
The seven ferocious beasts responded in unison, their expressions extremely respectful.
They knew that the Douluo Continent had undergone a dramatic transformation.
Only by enduring hardship can one survive.
Gu Yuena closed her eyes again, and the Destruction Element was activated at full power.
Silently sensing that faint aura of destruction.
She decided to take the risk and use her trump card.
He quickly grasped the power of destruction and broke through to the God King level.
...
On the outskirts of the Starry Sky Forest, in the Space of Resentful God's Test.
Darkness rolled in, and resentment surged to the heavens.
The remnant soul of the God of Resentment hovered in mid-air, its scarlet eyes fixed on the outside world.
He had witnessed the entire battle between the Asura God King and Gu Yuena.
"What a pity!"
The God of Resentment sighed, and then the power of his remnant soul erupted.
The black resentment swept through the entire space like a tsunami.
He accelerated the third stage of mental tempering, which was originally progressing normally, by three times!
boom!
The mental pressure, which had been a hundred times stronger, instantly surged to three hundred times stronger!
In the center of the space, Tang San and Xiao Wu embraced tightly, their bodies trembling violently.
The sea of the spirit felt as if it were being torn apart.
Endless pain, despair, resentment, and fear crashed against their souls like a tidal wave.
That was a terrifying pressure that could instantly cause any Title Douluo to suffer a mental breakdown.
Tang San's Blue Silver Emperor Martial Soul automatically appeared, and endless life essence surged from his body, fiercely protecting his and Xiao Wu's spiritual sea.
Xiao Wu hugged Tang San tightly.
The two were of one mind, their obsession burning like fire.
"Xiao Wu... hold on..."
Tang San clenched his teeth, activated his Purple Demon Eye at full power, and the purple light in his eyes surged.
"Brother... I'm alright... We have to live... We have to get revenge..."
Xiao Wu's voice was weak but firm.
The tragic death of his mother, the sacrifice of Da Ming and Er Ming, the self-sacrifice of his mother A Yin, the despair of his father Tang Hao...
All the hatred transformed into the sole belief that sustained them at that moment!
It can't fall!
It must not collapse!
I need to become stronger!
We must kill everyone in the Spirit Hall!
boom!
A deafening explosion resounded on a spiritual level!
Tang San's spiritual sea expanded dramatically, and his original Soul Saint-level spiritual power broke through the shackles, surging to the peak Soul Douluo level!
Under endless pressure, the Purple Demon Eye evolved once again.
Wherever your gaze falls, it can pierce through illusion and look directly into the soul!
Xiao Wu's weakness in mental strength was completely overcome, and her soul merged with Tang San's, making her strength approach that of a Soul Douluo.
Even when faced with mental shocks, one can remain as steady as a mountain!
[The Third Trial of Resentment: Mental Tempering]
[Level cleared!]
A cold, hoarse voice echoed through the space.
Two black beams of light descended from the sky and entered Tang San and Xiao Wu's bodies.
[Completion Rewards]
[Soul power directly increased by five levels!]
Each person will be awarded a divinely bestowed soul ring.
A complete qualitative change in mental strength!
The Body of Resentment evolves to the second stage, automatically doubling its speed of absorbing resentment from heaven and earth.
Physical strength and spiritual resilience have both increased dramatically!
A terrifying power surged into their bodies, instantly invigorating the two who had been exhausted.
He was surrounded by a faint black resentment, and his eyes were icy cold.
Gone is the gentleness of the past; only the cold flames of revenge remain.
The remnant soul of the God of Resentment watched this scene with satisfaction in its crimson eyes.
"Very good, very good."
"Next, we begin the fourth trial of the God of Resentment—the Heart-Refining Trial of Slaughter!"
"Assessment criteria: Proceed to the Spirit Hall's border stronghold and kill ten Spirit Hall Soul Douluos!"
"The purpose of this assessment is to ignite hatred, temper your killing intent, and allow the power of resentment to be thoroughly integrated into your very bones!"
Tang San and Xiao Wu looked up at the same time, their eyes filled with no hesitation, only icy killing intent.
Spirit Hall...
Their enemy, whom they want to destroy day and night!
"We accept."
They spoke in unison, their voices chilling to the bone.
With a flick of his sleeve, the remnant soul of the God of Resentment opened a spatial passage leading directly to the border of the Spirit Hall.
Tang San, holding Xiao Wu's hand, stepped inside without pausing.
The two figures disappeared.
In the dark space, only the mad whispers of the god of resentment remained.
"Faster...faster..."
"When you are strong enough, I will be able to be fully resurrected..."
"Gods...I will make you pay for your crimes in blood!"
(End of chapter)