Douluo : People are writing diaries in Douluo

No matter how loudly Qian Renxue called, she received no response. She was left with no choice but to wait patiently in the strange space Su Ming had transported her to. Despite her frustration, she couldn't deny how impressive Su Ming's Kamui technique was. He had teleported her before she even realized what was happening. The fact that he didn't mean her any harm was reassuring; otherwise, she might have been defeated before she knew it—even though she'd already started her Angelic Trial!

A pang of dissatisfaction stirred in Qian Renxue's heart, mingling with another, unfamiliar feeling. What if Su Ming weren't her "little brother"…?

Qian Renxue suddenly froze. No, no, she couldn't think like that! She pressed her hands against her now slightly warm cheeks, shaking her head to clear her thoughts.

"Qian Renxue, you can't think this way. Su Ming has always made it clear—both in person and in his diary—that he only sees you as a sister. How could you even think of being more to him?"

Besides, Su Ming already had so many other women in his life. She was Qian Renxue, the future Angel God; she had her own pride. How could she ever consider sharing him with others?

Yet… maybe it wasn't impossible? In the entire world, who could match her besides Su Ming? He treated his women well, and many of them might even attain godhood someday. Her own pride as an Angel God might seem trivial in front of him.

Initially, Qian Renxue was trying to convince herself to see Su Ming only as a brother, but her thoughts began to spiral in a different direction. She caught herself daydreaming, trying to shake off her thoughts but ultimately feeling even more confused.

Finally, she decided she might need to ask her grandfather and mother for advice. If they approved, perhaps Su Ming wouldn't object either.

What she didn't know was that her grandfather already intended to propose a marriage between her and Su Ming after the war.

As for Bibi Dong's opinion? It mattered little. Could she really stand in the way of Qian Renxue's happiness? Missing out on someone like Su Ming might mean remaining single for eternity after ascending to the divine realm.

Meanwhile, Su Ming had no idea about the inner transformation Qian Renxue was undergoing within his Kamui Dimension.

On the battlefield, people were beginning to retreat from the scene as he instructed. Under the direction of their commanders, soldiers from both sides orderly returned to their posts.

Above, the sky was blanketed with dense clouds, rumbling with thunder. Su Ming looked up, noting that even a thin strand of purple lightning was thicker than his arm. The power he sensed was approaching the level of a peak Douluo—and this was only the beginning.

With Da Ming's 200,000-year cultivation, his strength might only rival that of a 97th-level Douluo at best. With Su Ming's support, however, Da Ming could endure attacks on par with a 99th-level Douluo's. This trial would also refine the essence he'd absorbed from Su Ming's blood.

Su Ming couldn't help but marvel at the difficulty of spirit beasts' tribulations. Although Da Ming could likely withstand it alone, he'd be left gravely injured, needing a long time to heal.

If soul masters also had to undergo tribulations for every level beyond 95, would this world see a more balanced power dynamic between humans and spirit beasts? The thought sparked an idea in Su Ming's mind.

BOOM! BOOM!

As Su Ming pondered this, a bolt of lightning shaped like a dragon crashed down from the heavens. Da Ming, having anticipated the moment, transformed into his original form, the Sky Blue Bull Python.

Seeing the colossal, snake-bodied creature with a bull's head at least four meters wide, the Wuhun Hall entourage was taken aback. Da Ming's black scales began to deepen to an obsidian blue under the lightning's onslaught, an effect of Su Ming's infused essence.

The 200,000-year thunder tribulation consisted of three waves of lightning. Survive them, and he would succeed.

Boom!

The first bolt hit Da Ming directly, who endured it with his raw strength, using it to refine the bloodline within him.

Shortly afterward, an even more powerful bolt struck.

This time, Da Ming was more cautious, activating his Slowing Domain while receiving Su Ming's enhancements.

With his power surging and his wounds healing at an astonishing rate, Da Ming was inwardly astonished. Su Ming's support was incredible.

"Hold your ground. Don't waste this opportunity," Su Ming reminded him, sensing Da Ming's rising energy.

Calming himself, Da Ming resisted the urge to retaliate. For perhaps the first time, a competitive spirit flared within him. Even he, usually so rational, felt a defiant drive against this world's rules.

Coiling his massive body, Da Ming braced for the last two waves of thunder.

BOOM!

BOOM!

At last, with Su Ming's support, Da Ming weathered his 200,000-year tribulation. His scales had shifted to a deeper, greenish-black, reflecting the evolution of his Azure Dragon bloodline.

"Su Ming, I owe you so much for this," Da Ming said, assuming his human form and flying over to Su Ming.

Su Ming simply shook his head, smiling. "No need to thank me. We're family. You're my spirit soul; it's my responsibility to protect you. Besides, if I couldn't keep you safe, Xiao Wu would never forgive me," he added, chuckling.

Da Ming felt a warmth in his heart.

Just then, a new prompt sounded in Su Ming's mind, indicating his fourth trial had begun.

"Life Fourth Trial: Fated Encounter with the Angel"

Objective: Grow closer with the inheritor of the Angel God, Qian Renxue. Minimum completion requirement: embrace and kiss for the duration of an incense stick burning.

Su Ming: ???