Chapter 236: A Tragic End"Lord Bck Emperor has already fled, what are we still standing around for?""Waiting for a feast?"

  "Brothers, every man for himself!"

  "......"

  The Bck Emperor's actions caused a chain reaction.

  The remaining abyssal creatures lost the will to fight and began scattering in all directions as fast as they could.

  "So, it has finally come to this," Qin Xiao’s phantom sighed in relief.

  Now, he could attack without reservation.

  In the next moment, he reached out his hand. The Sea God’s Trident flew from Bo Saixi’s grasp into his own.

  Then, he exerted all his strength to throw the trident like a javelin.

  A golden beam of light tore through the sky, its speed terrifying. In an instant, the fleeing Bck Emperor was struck by the golden light.

  With a bang, a mushroom cloud rose from the surface of the sea.

  A vast amount of seawater evaporated in an instant.

  The Bck Emperor's life force vanished in that moment. His soul and essence dissipated completely, leaving no chance of rebirth in the Abyssal Pne.

  It was unimaginable how terrifying the power contained in this strike by Qin Xiao was.

  "L-Lord Bck Emperor has fallen!"

  At this moment, every abyssal creature felt a chill run through their hearts.

  Could an emperor ranked in the top ten of the abyss be so easily defeated?

  How strong was the god of this world?

  Yet, in the next moment, an even more fearsome sound echoed through the air.

  "All members of Sea God Isnd, attack!"

  As Qin Xiao's voice spread across the sea, the sea soul masters and sea soul beasts surged forward like they were invigorated, unching a chase against the fleeing abyssal creatures.

  Under normal circumstances, with their strength, these abyssal beings wouldn't be this vulnerable.

  But as the old saying goes, "A defeated army colpses like a ndslide."

  With their morale shattered, even those with great strength could only meet a tragic end.

  ...

  "Are you alright?"

  Qin Xiao finally had a chance to speak to Bo Saixi.

  Hearing his words, Bo Saixi's face showed a relieved smile, "I finally waited for you. Fortunately, I didn’t give up. I fulfilled the promise I made back then to help you protect Sea God Isnd."

  "Indeed, if it weren't for you, who knows what might have happened. Perhaps Sea God Isnd would no longer exist..."

  Qin Xiao’s voice held a hint of emotion.

  One had to admit, Bo Saixi had her own unique talents, far beyond what ordinary people could match.

  Not dwelling on this matter further, Bo Saixi asked, "So, what do we do next? When will your true body return?"

  Hearing this, Qin Xiao’s expression suddenly turned grave, "The Abyssal Pne's problem can be resolved, but there might be an even greater threat..."

  "What threat?" Bo Saixi's face changed, her heart sinking.

  Qin Xiao pointed to the sky.

  "The Divine Realm?"

  "Yes, the Divine Realm..."

  ...

  Meanwhile.

  Far above Spirit City.

  A new figure appeared in Qin Xiao's sea of consciousness.

  "I didn't expect we would meet again so soon."

  Thunder Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, a smile on his face as he looked at Qin Xiao.

  "I thought you had left completely."

  As if reuniting with an old friend, Qin Xiao replied with a smile.

  "This is the st trace of thought left behind by my true self before departing. After I finish what I need to do and say what I need to say, I will disappear completely."

  "Oh?" Qin Xiao slightly furrowed his brow.

  "I won't beat around the bush. I can tell you this: you’ve caught the Divine Realm’s attention. It won’t be long before the gods descend."

  Qin Xiao remained silent.

  Thunder Emperor's words reflected his own thoughts.

  After all, the Asura God's godhood was in his hands. The Sea God’s godhood was also within him, and with the fall of the Abyssal Pne's ruler, Saint Emperor, the essence of the Abyss had fallen into his grasp. These were all things the Divine Realm desired.

  But could Qin Xiao give them back to the Divine Realm?

  Clearly, it was impossible.

  Not to mention, half of the Abyss's essence had already been refined by him. Unless he died, that power could not be extracted.

  "I have to admit, you’ve grown rapidly. By the standards of this world, your cultivation has now reached the realm of a First-Css God."

  "But to contend against the multitude of God Kings in the Divine Realm, I’m afraid it's not enough."

  After thinking for a moment, Thunder Emperor added, "Even if you possess my armor, it won’t be enough. Despite your cultivation, you cannot unleash the full power of the Thunder Emperor Armor..."

  Qin Xiao nodded slowly in response.

  In fact, this was true.

  Even if he wore the Thunder Emperor Armor and could match a God King, so what?The Divine Realm had five God Kings, not to mention numerous other gods. Facing so many powerful beings, his own survival was uncertain.

  "But don't worry, breaking through to the God King realm isn't impossible."

  "I'm all ears."

  "You possess the Asura God's godhood. As long as you’re given ten years, you will naturally break through to the God King realm."

  Thunder Emperor continued, "However, absorbing and comprehending others' powers is ultimately a slow process. Moreover, if you do absorb a God King's godhood, your future potential will be ruined. In that case, I might as well have let you absorb the godhood directly back then."

  "So, what you're suggesting is for me to comprehend the God King realm on my own?"

  "Correct, create your own God King position. This process is short, and your future potential will be limitless."

  "Is that really possible?" Qin Xiao was a bit surprised.

  "Of course it is, but I can't guarantee it. Whether or not you succeed depends on you."

  "How can I know if I don’t try? What exactly should I do?"

  "With my remaining strength, I can hide the Douluo Continent within the void for three years. During these three years, not even a God King can detect the continent's existence.

  Apart from this, I'll grant you one more opportunity. If you can comprehend something, you'll surely break through to the God King realm within these three years. If not, three years from now will be your catastrophe."

  Qin Xiao pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled, "At this point, it seems I have no other choice, do I? Senior, please tell me what I should do."

  "I'll give you seven days to handle the trivial matters on the Douluo Continent. After that, find a secluded pce for closed-door cultivation."

  "Understood."

  Qin Xiao nodded, then withdrew from his spiritual space.

  Upon opening his eyes, he saw that the battle in Spirit City was nearing its end.

  The corpses of abyssal creatures piled up like mountains.

  Of course, human losses were also devastating.

  Qin Xiao fell silent for a moment.

  There was no need to ask; he already knew that humanity had faced an unprecedented catastrophe, and no one was spared.

  "Your Eminence..."

  At this moment, several surprised voices sounded in unison.

  Qin Xiao turned around and saw Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Meng Yiran, and others rushing towards him.

  "It's good that you're all safe."

  Seeing that everyone was unharmed, Qin Xiao felt a sense of relief.

  It was only natural.

  How many people are truly selfless?Qin Xiao then spotted Zhao Wuji, "Old Zhao, you've worked hard."

  "Hehe, it’s what I should do," Zhao Wuji replied, scratching his head with a grin.

  Qin Xiao turned to Liu Erlong, "How are the losses of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Cn?"

  Liu Erlong thought for a moment before replying, "Although they are severe, they are still acceptable. Fortunately, we allied with the various major forces on the Douluo Continent and gathered in Spirit City; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

  Qin Xiao nodded slightly at her words.

  Indeed, she was right.

  Sea God Isnd was a prime example.When a top ten-ranked powerhouse of the abyss, the Bck Emperor, descended, it was fortunate that the Sea God’s Trident he left behind, along with Bo Saixi and the numerous sea soul masters and sea soul beasts, were there to resist part of the Abyssal Pne's power.

  What if it had been forces far weaker than Sea God Isnd?

  There was no doubt about it.

  Besides the word "destruction," Qin Xiao couldn't think of another term.

  "The war isn't over yet. There are still numerous abyssal creatures scattered across the Douluo Continent. Clearing them out will take a long time, so remain vigint and don't let your guard down."

  Qin Xiao reminded Liu Erlong.

  "You're right. We still need to unite."

  "The war will st longer than we imagined."

  "Destruction is easy, but creation is hard. Even after clearing the abyssal creatures, reconstruction will be a major undertaking."

  ...

  At this moment, Ning Fengzhi, Bibi Dong, and the severely injured Qian Daoliu also approached.

  They all agreed with Qin Xiao's words.

  "This matter is in your hands now."

  "Are you leaving?"

  Hearing Qin Xiao's words, everyone was taken aback.

  There was no hint of concealment in his tone about his intention to depart.

  Even Ning Rongrong, who was beside him, instinctively tightened her grip on his clothes.

  Qin Xiao gently patted Ning Rongrong's small hand, "Don't worry. I'm just leaving temporarily. My cultivation has advanced too quickly, and my foundation is unstable. I need to solidify it."

  He didn't mention the crisis in the Divine Realm to everyone.

  Because, with their abilities, they couldn't resolve it and would only cause more panic.

  "I see," Ning Rongrong said, releasing her grip on Qin Xiao.

  Naturally, Ning Rongrong was easier to persuade.

  As for Qian Daoliu, Ning Fengzhi, and others, they were half-convinced but chose not to question further.

  In matters like this, sometimes ignorance was bliss.

  After that, Qin Xiao used his formidable power to kill most of the abyssal powerhouses.

  This included top-tier abyssal beings like the Bull Emperor and the Bee Emperor.

  The remaining abyssal creatures had already disbanded and could no longer pose a threat.

  For the next five days, Qin Xiao didn't go anywhere. He found a small courtyard in Spirit City and spent time with the women around him.

  No one disturbed them during these five days.

  On the morning of the sixth day, the once lively courtyard fell silent.

  Because Qin Xiao had left.

  He left behind a single sentence: "This departure is merely for a better reunion next time."

  ...

  Heaven Dou Empire.

  Heaven Dou City.

  Qin Xiao arrived outside the city, greeted by a scene of desotion.

  The once majestic city was now in ruins.

  The air was thick with smoke, and the stench of blood lingered, impossible to dispel.

  It was hard to imagine how fierce the battle had been.

  Fortunately, the disaster had passed, and under the guidance of the Douluo Alliance—or rather, the Douluo Federation—many people were already working inside and outside the city to begin reconstruction.

  Walking through Heaven Dou City, Qin Xiao felt a surge of emotions.

  After all, he had deep memories of this city.

  Suddenly, Qin Xiao’s expression changed as a familiar voice reached his ears.

  "What I'm teaching you is invincible theoretical knowledge. You must study seriously, understand?"Filled with curiosity, Qin Xiao followed the voice.

  Before long, he arrived at a dipidated courtyard. Inside, a raggedly dressed Yu Xiaogang was enthusiastically showing off his knowledge in front of three to five children.

  However, these children were all around seven or eight years old and looked like ordinary people who had failed their spirit awakening.

  "Xiao San, do you remember the ten core competencies I taught you yesterday?"

  Yu Xiaogang pointed to a skinny, short child and asked.

  "I... I..."

  The child looked embarrassed, unable to respond.

  What nonsense about ten core competencies! If it weren't for this madman being able to conjure food like magic, they wouldn't bother pying along.

  "Xiao Wu, do you remember?"

  Seeing that the boy couldn’t answer, Yu Xiaogang turned to another small-framed boy.

  "Teacher, I don't remember either..."

  "Teacher, I'm hungry. If you don't let us eat enough, how can we have the strength to study..."

  The small-framed boy said pitifully.

  "Yes, yes."

  Yu Xiaogang nodded repeatedly, then somehow produced two buns and handed them to the children in front of him.

  "Quick, eat up. After eating, study hard. Once you learn the knowledge I teach, you'll all become Title Douluo-level powerhouses in the future."

  Yu Xiaogang's face was full of expectation.

  But how could the children care about what he said?

  The buns in their hands seemed far more comforting than looking at Yu Xiaogang.

  "Is that Tang San and Xiao Wu? If Tang San knew, he would probably crawl out of his coffin..."

  "Still, I didn't expect Yu Xiaogang to survive this camity..."

  "Even more unexpectedly, he's gone mad."

  Qin Xiao shook his head slightly and left the courtyard.

  After some thought, Qin Xiao suddenly felt that this outcome might not be the worst for Yu Xiaogang.

  After all, in the real world, no one would ever acknowledge his ideas, right?

  However, to Qin Xiao’s surprise, not long after he walked out, he encountered two more familiar figures.

  One was fat, and the other was thin.

  They were none other than the long-lost Ma Hongjun and Oscar.

  The two had once left Blue Tyrant Academy secretly, leaving only a letter behind.

  They went in pursuit of their dreams.

  The letter stated that with Qin Xiao around, they would never have the opportunity to prove their worth. That kind of life was not what they wanted.

  They begged Flender to forgive their sudden departure, promising to seek his pardon after achieving success one day.

  But...

  Did they obtain the life they desired?In Qin Xiao's eyes, perhaps not.

  Ma Hongjun and Oscar were in a pitiful state.

  Ma Hongjun rested a hand on Oscar's shoulder. His other hand held a broken branch picked up from somewhere, using it to feel the ground as they walked.

  It seemed likely that he had gone blind.

  Meanwhile, Oscar’s right arm was missing, the empty sleeve fluttering in the wind. His eyes had lost their former luster, staring bnkly ahead. He moved forward like a lifeless shell, guiding Ma Hongjun as they staggered on...

  Such a sight of utter despair.

  Qin Xiao watched without disturbing them.

  Every person's life is filled with countless choices, and they must bear the consequences of those choices.

  Leaving Heaven Dou City, Qin Xiao did not head to other cities.

  After determining his direction, his figure disappeared instantly from the spot.

  Next was his final destination.

  The strange space where the will of the pne resided.

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  With this, the story of Douluo Dalu (Soul Land) has mostly been told, according to my outline.

  The overall structure of this book involves Heaven Dou, Spirit City, abyssal demons from alternate pnes, and the final step—the Divine Realm.

  Now, there's just one final step left, the conquest of the Divine Realm. However, before that, a process of power enhancement is needed.

  Thank you all. I bow in gratitude.

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