As Zi Zhenzhu absorbed the soul ring, violet cocoons erupted around her, radiating an extremely potent Cold Poison that instantly froze the Sea Horse corpse beneath her.
Tang Yin's eyes widened in pleasant surprise. Normally, such a phenomenon only occurred when a martial soul transformed or evolved. He was curious to see which direction her evolution would take.
The Next Day—
Countless Ocean Soul Beasts surged up from the depths, drawn by Zi Zhenzhu's ongoing transformation, but Tang Yin dispatched them with ease, drawing their soul ring's energy to strengthen the soul bones in his collection.
Finally, the lavender cocoon began to crack, and out stepped a naked Zhenzhu, her beauty and figure enhanced and more imposing than before. He couldn't hide the relish on his face.
"All the effort of watching over her for an entire day was definitely worth it," Tang Yin thought to himself as he gulped.
Zhenzhu, noticing his stare, smiled knowingly and retrieved a set of clothes from her storage ring, interrupting his admiration.
"Have you seen enough? If not, I can show you more tonight," she said, licking her lips provocatively.
Tang Yin steadied himself, finally calming down after her tease, and asked, "What did you gain from this soul ring? Has your martial soul evolved?"
Zhenzhu nodded and introduced her newly evolved Sea Serpent Emperor, its ten heads radiating an ominous, bone-chilling aura.
"My Martial Soul True Body Skill provides me Enhanced poison attacks, speed, and lethality increased by 300% for an hour. Additionally, for all soul skills from the 1st to 6th, soul power consumption is reduced by 50% while the skill remains active." Zhenzhu blinked, astonished. 'This skill is ridiculously powerful…'
Tang Yin frowned. "Wasn't there supposed to be a second skill? Normally, a red soul ring from a top-tier soul beast provides two skills."
Zhenzhu's smile widened as a violet sphere radiated outward, roughly seventy meters in radius. Tang Yin's brow lifted in surprise.
"Instead of a second soul skill, I awakened the Innate Domain of the Sea Serpent Emperor, called Extreme Ice Poison," she explained.
"Inside this domain, water, ice, and toxins synergize to freeze, bind, and corrode all enemies simultaneously. Anyone with a lower soul level than me suffers a 20% resistance decrease; for higher-level opponents, the reduction scales accordingly."
He nodded, impressed by her skill, and for a moment let his mind wander at the thought of being enveloped by peerless beauties with not only face but also unmatched strength.
By afternoon, both of them had returned to the Purple Pearl hideout. Knowing that tomorrow would be the day of their parting, Zi Zhenzhu grew even more daring and passionate.
Aah~ Faster ~ Deeper~ I'm almost there~
"Yes! Tang Yin~, if you don't come back to please me, you'll face my wrath!' she teased, bouncing provocatively on his dick.
They spent the hours fucking from afternoon until midnight, lost in each other, before finally collapsing into a contented sleep, tangled in each other's arms.
The Next Day—
Aboard the Purple Pearl Ship, heading toward Sea God Island, Zi Zhenzhu tightly clutched Tang Yin's hand to her chest, lost in a daze.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong gritted their teeth, frustrated at seeing Zhenzhu hoard Tang Yin all to herself. For the past three days, they hadn't even gotten a moment alone with him—all because of this venomous vixen.
"Ji Xiang, are there any rules or restrictions for the Sea God Test that I'm not aware of?" she asked anxiously, her worry evident as she looked toward the medic.
Everyone's attention immediately shifted to him, curiosity written on their faces, silently asking, "Why would he know?"
Ji Xiang sighed, reminiscing. "Actually, I'm originally from Haishen Island—you guys call it Sea God Island. To stay on the island, you have to pass the Sea God's Test. I didn't have soul power, so I didn't even get a test and was forced to leave."
"As far as I know, foreign soul masters face far more restrictions than Ocean soul masters. Everyone coming from outside only has a tenth of the usual time to complete the trial. Many die in vain. Are you really sure you want to attempt the Sea God trial?" Ji Xiang asked, his gaze shifting between Tang Yin and his companions.
Tang Yin nodded matter-of-factly, and his lovers followed suit. They had complete faith in their own abilities—and in him.
Zhenzhu's anxiety only deepened. She hated the idea of parting with Tang Yin, but memories of the White Shark Clan incident—a nightmare she'd never fully resolved—made her fear unavoidable.
"I've also heard that even if foreign soul masters pass the test, they must remain and serve the Sea God for the rest of their lives. Are you sure?" Zhenzhu asked Tang yin, worry threading her voice.
Tang Yin gently stroked her face, his touch calming. "Don't you know how strong I am? You've experienced it yourself. Don't worry—we'll be fine. And I'm confident we won't have to stay and serve the Sea God. Happy?"
Tang yin leaned in and pressed his lips to hers. While Zhenzhu closed her eyes, savoring the moment. For a brief instant, the world fell away, leaving only them—before reality tugged at them, pulling them apart.
The Parting—
"We can only take you this far. Any further, and we'll risk upsetting the Sea God. This is it—" Zhenzhu said reluctantly, hugging Tang Yin one last time before pushing him away and retreating to the mast.
Hovering above the Purple Pearl Ship with his telekinesis, Tang Yin soared toward the ocean. Feeding a bit of soul power to his small Dragon Abyss Boat, he finally released it.
Upon touching the water, it expanded to full size, ready for the journey ahead. The boat could probably hold twenty passengers.
"Alright, everyone—goodbye for now!" Tang Yin called as he and his companions boarded the Dragon Abyss Boat. The pod sealed shut, enclosing them inside.
Tang Yin used his telekinesis to make the boat hover rather than travel underwater, aware that the Great White Sharks lurking below were far too ferocious. Instantly, he activated the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, cloaking the flying boat from prying eyes.
Meanwhile, the Purple Pearl Pirates watched in awe as the boat hovered and disappeared into the distance. Zhenzhu's eyes sparkled with admiration, and when the boat vanished entirely, her fascination—and her curiosity about Tang Yin—grew even stronger.