Chapter 229: The Truth

  "I, too, am willing for the Seven Treasures Gzed Tile Cn to join the alliance," Ning Fengzhi finally spoke up.

  This was the trend of the times. The invasion of the Abyssal Army was like a storm sweeping across the entire Douluo Continent, leaving no one untouched.

  "Good, with Sect Master Ning's participation, the alliance will be even stronger."

  "Only by uniting as one and standing against the common enemy can we overcome the current crisis."

  ...

  Soon, the remaining forces also chose to join.

  It could be said that the Douluo Continent had never been so united in its history.

  Boom.

  At that moment, a thunderous roar echoed through Spirit City, followed by a violent tremor in the earth.

  Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, Sword Douluo, and other Titled Douluo-level powerhouses quickly ascended into the air, looking toward the direction outside Spirit City.

  In their sight, they saw a vast army of Abyssal creatures.

  Above the Abyssal Army, powerful Abyssal Emperors flew, each of them possessing strength no less than that of a Titled Douluo.

  The sound and earthquake just now were caused by one of the Abyssal Emperors. The sturdy walls of Spirit City had been bsted open, leaving a massive breach.

  This was a clear dispy of power.

  "So many powerful enemies, and they arrived so quickly..."

  "This is going to be a brutal battle..."

  "Rey the order: All soul masters in Spirit City, take your positions on the city walls!"

  Everyone realized the severity of the situation, their faces turning grim in unison.

  They understood that this could very well be a battle for survival.

  The soul masters in Spirit City quickly mobilized, taking their positions on the city walls.

  Their faces were solemn, their gazes resolute, showing no signs of fear.

  They knew all too well that if they couldn't destroy the enemy, they would be destroyed by them.

  ...

  On the other side.

  In the Demon Pne.

  Using his powerful perception, Qin Xiao had located the will of the Demon Pne.

  It was hidden within a volcano.

  As he gazed at the molten va, Qin Xiao's expression grew serious.

  The temperature here was extremely high, making it impossible for ordinary soul masters to even approach the volcano. Perhaps only powerhouses at the level of Soul Douluo or higher could barely make it here.

  As for the boiling va, even Titled Douluo-level powerhouses wouldn't dare to touch it.

  "Such a powerful natural barrier, it's indeed a very good hiding pce. Even those demon lords wouldn't easily come here and risk their lives."

  But this wouldn't stop Qin Xiao. With a thought, he communicated with the god position within him, and golden divine power surged from his body, enveloping him like a suit of golden armor.

  Then, without hesitation, he plunged into the boiling va.

  He continued downward.

  He had no idea how long he had been traveling.

  The temperature of the va kept rising, and Qin Xiao estimated that even a demon lord couldn't st more than a moment here before being burned to ashes.

  Fortunately, he had divine power protecting him, allowing him to swim freely in this red sea.

  However, Qin Xiao also noticed that the consumption of divine power in this pce was extremely rapid. If he couldn't find the will of the pne within ten minutes, he would have to retreat.

  "Heh, pying hide-and-seek with me, are you?"

  A cold smile appeared on Qin Xiao's lips.

  He could already sense that the will of the pne was somewhere around him.

  "But do you think I'll py by your rules? I'm not one to stick to conventions!"

  With a thought, a rge amount of divine power erupted from within him, spreading out like ripples on water.

  Where the ripples passed, the boiling va melted away like snow in spring.

  Large expanses of open space appeared.

  Of course, this action came at a great cost.

  The divine power that could have sted for ten minutes might now st for less than a minute.

  But that didn't matter.

  "I've already found my target."

  His gaze locked onto a strange figure beside him—what appeared to be a humanoid form.

  However, this figure was entirely transparent, without any distinct facial features.

  "Surprised, aren't you?" Qin Xiao noticed that the will of the pne was still in a state of shock, clearly not expecting the intruder before it to discover it in this manner.

  Qin Xiao didn't waste any time. He reached out, and the remaining divine power formed a cage, trapping the will of the pne inside. Then, he carried it out of the va and into the world beyond.

  *Boom!*

  Qin Xiao burst out of the volcano, clutching the will of the pne in his hand.

  Even he couldn't help but take a few deep breaths.

  If he had stayed inside for even three to five more breaths, he would have suffered some injuries.

  "Fortune favors the bold," he thought.

  Looking at the will of the pne in his hand, Qin Xiao felt that everything was worth it.

  He slowly extended his hand toward the will of the pne. The branch-like mark on his arm glowed faintly, and tendrils of light-like vines began to grow, wrapping around the will of the pne.

  The will of the pne struggled continuously, trying to resist, but it was all in vain.

  How could it possibly contend with Qin Xiao's overwhelming strength?

  The power of the pne's will began to be stripped away, transforming into pure soul power and insights that Qin Xiao absorbed.

  His cultivation was advancing rapidly, pushing him toward level 99!

  *Crack.*

  No one knew how much time had passed, but a crisp sound echoed from within Qin Xiao's body.

  Immediately afterward, a powerful wave of soul power burst from his body.

  Without a doubt, he had once again achieved a significant breakthrough in his cultivation, officially reaching level 99, and could now be considered an unparalleled powerhouse.

  However, something strange happened—Qin Xiao did not open his eyes, nor did his expression change.

  He was deeply immersed in his insights, unable to extricate himself.

  The will of the pne brought Qin Xiao far more than he had imagined.

  No one knew how long had passed.

  One soul ring after another emerged from beneath Qin Xiao's feet.

  This was an unconscious act, purely driven by Qin Xiao's instincts.

  Nine soul rings, each nested within the next. If anyone were present, they would have been astonished to discover that Qin Xiao's limit didn't seem to end there.

  A grayish ring suddenly enveloped the ninth soul ring.

  Qin Xiao's tenth soul ring was born!

  *Ten rings!*

  This had another meaning—ascension to godhood!

  The will of the pne wasn't just refined by Qin Xiao; it also became his tenth soul ring.

  "To become a god in this way, I must be one of a kind," Qin Xiao mused, a smile forming on his lips as he felt the immense changes within himself.

  Finally, he had ascended to godhood through his own strength.

  Moreover, because he had refined the will of the pne, this world no longer exerted any suppression on him. It had accepted him as part of itself, acknowledging his existence.

  "Congratutions!"

  A sudden voice sounded next to Qin Xiao, freezing the smile on his lips.

  He turned his head to see a figure standing not far away—a person who looked remarkably simir to himself, smiling warmly as he observed Qin Xiao. It was clear that the voice had come from him.

  Qin Xiao sensed a familiar aura from this person. "Are you the mysterious martial spirit within me?"

  "Martial spirit?"

  "You could say that."

  The mysterious figure smiled slightly. "But I prefer to be called the Thunder Emperor."

  *Thunder Emperor!*

  Qin Xiao's body shook violently upon hearing those words.

  The significance of those two words was extraordinary.

  "That's right, it's exactly as you think. I come from the Perfect World."

  "However, I went through a cataclysmic battle and was severely wounded, nearly perishing. While my soul drifted across the myriad worlds, I encountered you."

  The Thunder Emperor briefly recounted his story.

  Qin Xiao, on the other hand, had an expression of sudden realization. "So that's how it is. I was wondering how I could possess such a powerful martial spirit that doesn't belong to this world! And the system, is that also you?"

  "Yes, the system is also me." The Thunder Emperor nodded.

  "Well then, can you expin why the missions you issued were always so deyed?"

  Thinking of this, Qin Xiao couldn't help but feel a surge of irritation.

  This old trickster, every task he issued always came with a dey.

  "Well..." The Thunder Emperor's face showed a hint of embarrassment. "You can't entirely bme me for that. I designed the system based on your understanding of this world to help you enhance your cultivation. After doing all that, I fell into a deep sleep to recover my strength.

  But, I overlooked one thing: we arrived too early. So the system didn't activate until after you became a Titled Douluo."

  Qin Xiao's face darkened immediately.

  How unreliable could this guy be?

  Couldn't he have studied the time and pce before doing anything?

  "Hahaha, don't sweat the details. In fact, your talent is even higher than I imagined. As expected from someone from that world. Even without my help, you became one of the strongest on Douluo Continent in no time. So, when I woke up, I simply decided to stop issuing tasks to you."

  The Thunder Emperor ughed heartily, trying to cover his embarrassment with humor.

  Qin Xiao snorted in annoyance, "Don't try to cover up your mistakes. Think about it—if I had your help, I would've become a god ages ago."

  "You didn't lose out either. Didn't I give you my old armor? Now you've become a god on your own, with limitless potential. Isn't that better than inheriting a god position? Plus, now that you're a god, you can use the Thunder Emperor Armor too."

  "Alright, let's call it even," Qin Xiao said with a dismissive wave.

  However, the Thunder Emperor shook his head seriously. "It's not even. I owe you a life. If it weren't for the nourishment of your soul's power, my soul would've dissipated long ago."

  "Wow, am I really that awesome?" Qin Xiao was a bit taken aback.

  "Of course, you're from that world, after all. For people from your world, nothing is impossible."

  "My transmigrated world is really that special?"

  Qin Xiao was surprised.

  The Thunder Emperor nodded but didn't eborate on the topic. "Now that I see you've reached level 100 and become a god, I can leave in peace. But don't worry, my departure won't cause your cultivation to regress. The Thunder Emperor Martial Spirit is a manifestation of the Dao. I've imprinted it into your memory. With your talent, you'll fully master it in time."

  "What? You're leaving?"

  "Yes, my enemies are still out there, and their heads are waiting for me to take them."

  The Thunder Emperor's voice was filled with hatred.

  Qin Xiao couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, thinking of the tragic and heroic battles in the Perfect World. He knew the Thunder Emperor had a compelling reason to leave. "Then I wish you good luck."

  The Thunder Emperor nodded. "I hope we'll meet again someday."

  With that, he waved his hand, tearing open a space to enter a mysterious world.

  That world, where a grain of dust could fill the sea, and a bde of grass could cut down the sun, moon, and stars. With a flick of a finger, the heavens and earth would turn upside down.

  Heroes rose, countless races stood tall, saints contended, and the world was thrown into chaos.

  For a moment, Qin Xiao felt a bit dazed.

  "Forget it. That world may be exciting, but it's also full of dangers. I should focus on the problems at hand—return to Douluo Continent and deal with Tang San first."

  Qin Xiao knew how to prioritize.

  Boom!

  A thundercp caught Qin Xiao's attention.

  He looked in the direction of the sound and saw pitch-bck clouds covering a hundred-mile radius.

  Purple lightning, like fierce serpents, fshed within the clouds.

  "What powerful thunder energy. Any random fsh of lightning could rival a full-power strike from a level 99 Titled Douluo. This must be the legendary Heavenly Tribution."

  Qin Xiao's eyes flickered with understanding. There was no need to guess who was undergoing the tribution—it had to be the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.

  Because only soul beasts, cursed by the gods, would have to endure a powerful Heavenly Tribution if they wanted to become gods.

  On the other side.

  The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's emotions were a mix of joy and fear.

  He was joyful because after devouring a rge number of demons, his cultivation had finally reached the final transformation, completely shedding his mortal body to become a divine one.

  But he was terrified because the Heavenly Tribution was far more terrifying than he had anticipated.

  "Gulp!"

  "I used to think the gods would leave some path to survival for soul beasts, but now I see I was wrong."

  "Damn it, these gods just want to kill anyone who tries to become a god."

  The Deep Sea Demon Whale King swallowed nervously, cursing inwardly.

  The thunderclouds held immense terror, making his heart tremble.

  He even felt a tinge of regret. If he had known it would be like this, he would have preferred to stay mortal and at least keep his life.

  Boom!

  At that moment, a thunderous roar brought the Deep Sea Demon Whale King back to reality.

  He looked up at the sky, where countless bolts of lightning were converging, brewing a terrifying strike.

  The Deep Sea Demon Whale King's heart went cold.

  He knew that even a single stray bolt of lightning had the power of a level 99 Titled Douluo. How powerful would a concentrated strike be?

  There was no doubt—it would be an attack beyond the level of a god!

  But the Deep Sea Demon Whale King also knew that he couldn't just cower in fear.

  "Since I'm going to die anyway, I might as well die with some dignity. I refuse to believe that my strength can't withstand even one Heavenly Tribution!"

  He took a deep breath, his entire body glowing. With a powerful sp of his massive tail, he unched himself into the sky, directly confronting the thunderclouds.

  Boom!

  The Heavenly Tribution seemed to have a will of its own, sensing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's defiance, and unched its attack immediately.

  A towering pilr of purple lightning descended with immense force.

  The Deep Sea Demon Whale King held out for a brief moment but was ultimately sent crashing back down to the ground.

  (End of the Chapter)

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