Chapter 246 The Qiankun Wenqing Valley Assessment Begins!
At this moment, The God of Destruction glanced at Tang San, his lips curling to one side, revealing a smile devoid of any warmth.
He didn't waste any more energy on the topic because he knew that Tang San had completely severed ties with Tang San of the White World. This severance was swift and decisive.
"So the God of Destruction continued."
"It's alright, of course it's alright."
The God of Destruction toyed with the purple scepter in his hand, the purple light at the tip of the scepter shimmering in his palm.
"But I was talking about Tang San from the White World. Why did you have to come out and admit it yourself? It seems that subconsciously you also think that you are the same kind of people."
Tang San gripped the armrest tightly, his knuckles turning pale from the excessive force.
He stared at the scene before him, without uttering a sound.
He was truly speechless, because any rebuttal would only expose more of his weaknesses.
He chose to remain silent, staring coldly at the sky.
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
The pink mist within the Valley of Love and Destiny gradually receded, forming a vast, enclosed space. The figure of Cupid appeared at the center of the mist. Her face was blurred, but her mocking expression remained clearly visible.
"It seems there is indeed a strong bond between you two," Cupid said, his voice echoing through the space. "You've passed the first test, Truth or Dare. But don't be too happy yet; the trials here have only just begun."
"I ask you," Cupid looked at Huo Yuhao, "Are you willing to give up all the dignity you possess in this world for the sake of your loved one?"
Huo Yuhao stood on the stone platform. He looked up at the mist, his gaze resolute. His voice was flat and clear: "My dignity was built in the process of protecting her. If I have to give up my dignity to protect her, it means I have lost the ability to protect her. I do not accept that logic. I love her, and I will use my strength to protect her; I don't need to give up anything."
Cupid paused for a moment, then turned to Wang Dong'er: "And you? Are you willing to endure the most painful torment in the world for him?"
Without hesitation, Wang Dong'er stepped forward and stood beside Huo Yuhao. Looking at the mist, she calmly replied, "Pain is a part of life. If this is a process we must go through together, I accept it. But I won't choose to suffer for the sake of suffering; I will face anything with him."
The mist within the space began to shake violently, and the light beneath the stone platform became blinding. There was no punishment, nor the anticipated torment. The sealed barrier receded to either side immediately after the two finished speaking.
"True love does exist," Cupid's voice sounded somewhat displeased. "You've passed the first test."
Outside the celestial canopy, the soul masters of the underworld did not feel relieved. They gathered in the plaza, their expressions solemn.
"They passed...they really passed?" A young Soul Master sat on the ground, panting heavily. His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, was relieved at this moment, but soon, worry returned to his heart. "The feelings between Bai Yuhao and Bai Dong'er are actually real. In this valley, their answer can actually pass the judgment of the rules."
"Are you happy?" An old Soul Master next to him shook his head, his expression still tense. "I am happy, but look at what's to come. Cupid is no benevolent being. He let them pass the first test to lower their guard. The worst is yet to come. Everyone remembers what happened to Duke White Tiger, and the trials that the gods themselves will personally conduct. That's the real hell."
The surrounding Soul Masters nodded in agreement; no one dared to lower their guard. In their eyes, the Valley of Love and Destiny was a tool for tearing hearts to shreds, not a place to prove the authenticity of love. Fear spread through the crowd.
The divine realm of the Dark World, inside the Temple of the Sea God.
Xiao Wu watched the two people on the screen who easily passed the level. Although she didn't say anything, her brows furrowed even more.
"They passed too easily," Xiao Wu said softly. "This doesn't fit the rules of that place. The truth or dare test is always very difficult. The fact that they passed so quickly means there are even bigger traps waiting for them later."
"A trap? This is definitely a trap." The God of Destruction leaned back in his chair, a cold light flashing in his eyes. "Making the first hurdle easy, giving the prey the illusion that they can overcome the difficulties as long as they are sincere enough. That's the cruelest approach. Because when they are forced to face choices that cannot be resolved with sincerity, the impact of this illusion will cause them to collapse even more completely."
Tang San gazed at the sky, offering no response to anyone's words.
Deep down, he didn't feel relieved at passing the first hurdle.
On the contrary, the oppressive feeling from the rules made him feel uneasy.
[In the scene depicting the sky.]
The scene rapidly changes as the fog shifts.
The once flat stone platform had vanished. Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er's feet landed on the muddy ground.
The air here was thick with the stench of blood. Huo Yuhao swiftly assumed a battle stance. His spiritual eyes activated instantly, sensing everything around him.
Before them lay two armies locked in fierce combat. It was not merely a clash of soul power, but also the cutting and collision of physical weapons. And at the very center of the battle, a burly middle-aged man clad in gleaming armor was being besieged by several assassins.
That person is Duke White Tiger.
He was already wounded in several places on the battlefield, but he continued to command his personal guards in the fight.
"That's..." Wang Dong'er saw the man, and her expression changed slightly. She looked at Huo Yuhao and noticed that his body had stiffened.
A complex expression flashed in Huo Yuhao's eyes. It was someone from the depths of his memory, the man who had inflicted countless traumas on him during his childhood.
At that moment, Cupid's voice rang out again above the battlefield. The sound filled everyone's ears, but only Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er could hear it.
"Second challenge: Rescue Duke White Tiger."
"If Duke White Tiger dies at the hands of the assassins within the next ten minutes, you will all be eliminated. If you save him, the level will be automatically cleared."
"Now, let's begin."
Time began to pass. The sounds of battle on the battlefield became incredibly clear at this moment.
Duke White Tiger moved swiftly through the crowd. He brandished his longsword, attempting to fend off the attacking assassins. Blood flowed continuously from his wounds. Unbeknownst to him, two young men were watching his life or death.
(End of chapter)