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Su Ming prepared to use the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as the "back mountain" of the Temple of Life. First, he had Dugu Bo dismantle the poisonous formations. Satisfied with the surroundings, Su Ming focused his energy, clapped his hands together, and invoked:

"Wood Release: Birth of the World of Trees!"

Instantly, the ground beneath him trembled as massive tree roots surged out of the earth, twisting like giant serpents. These roots, following Su Ming's intent, wove and intertwined, creating the temple's structural frame.

Towering trunks rose from the ground to form the pillars, reaching skyward to support the roof. The trunks connected seamlessly, forming solid walls.

Su Ming skillfully controlled each trunk and root's growth, channeling abundant life energy from the super divine artifact, the Ancient Tree of Life, to ensure the temple's resilience.

Once the framework was complete, Su Ming crafted the interior of the temple. Using Wood Release, he adorned the walls and floors with intricate patterns and designs.

At the center, he sculpted a grand throne from a massive tree trunk. Majestic and solemn, it radiated life's energy, while a statue of the Goddess of Life rose gracefully at the temple's heart.

To imbue the temple with the Goddess's essence and power, Su Ming began meditating, channeling his deepest understanding of life force into the structure. Wood Release energy flowed from his body into every corner of the temple, and the natural patterns within the wood began to glow faintly green as if coming to life.

He then inscribed hidden symbols around the temple to form a protective array, using his talisman techniques to reinforce the temple with wards akin to a defensive formation.

After half a day of effort, the Temple of Life was complete.

Exhaling in relief, Su Ming looked at the large, beautiful temple, brimming with life force. He was satisfied. Although the trial itself wasn't difficult, he intended to do it justice. Future generations who found this place would experience the sacred majesty of the Temple of Life.

[Congratulations on completing the Eighth Life Trial: Reward - Life Affinity +10%, one god-given soul ring, one Divine Soul Fruit.]

The Goddess of Life, observing the temple Su Ming built in the mortal realm, was thoroughly pleased.

[Ninth Life Trial: Resurrect Xiao Wu's mother, A Rou; assist Bibi Dong in completing the Ninth Rakshasa Trial; and inherit the Life God position.]

Su Ming was slightly surprised by this ninth trial — it seemed quite simple! He had already planned to resurrect Xiao Wu's mother upon returning to the Spirit Hall. But first, he would need to head to Sea God Island.

Resurrecting Xiao Wu's mother would be best done with Xiao Wu present, and since he, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong were nearing the end of their divine inheritance trials, there was no need for Xiao Wu and the others to stay on Sea God Island any longer.

"Old monster," Su Ming said to Dugu Bo, "how about joining me on a trip to Sea God Island? It's time to bring them back."

Dugu Bo was surprised. "Little monster, aren't you going to finish your trial first? Sea God Island is far from the mainland. It took you several days to get back last time, didn't it?"

Su Ming laughed. "Old monster, I'm not the same as before, and my eyes have evolved. My mental strength is at a divine level now. At full speed, this journey should only take a few hours!"

Dugu Bo's eyes widened. "Is he serious? That fast?"

Without further delay, Su Ming opened his eyes, activating the Rinnegan.

Seeing them, Dugu Bo instinctively averted his gaze, feeling a deep sense of dread, as though some ancient terror was watching him.

Su Ming chuckled, "Old monster, are my eyes intimidating you? You'll get used to it!"

"Intimidated by your eyes? Me? I'm the infamous Poison Douluo, feared throughout the continent!" Dugu Bo grumbled, as stubborn as ever.

Laughing, Su Ming took Dugu Bo's arm and flew toward Sea God Island at incredible speed.

"Hey, little monster, we're moving so fast, but why don't I feel any wind?" Dugu Bo asked, puzzled.

Su Ming explained calmly, "That's because this involves space manipulation, similar to how Bone Grandfather teleports, but my spatial control is much more refined. I'm constantly folding space in front of us, so it only looks like we're covering thousands of miles in a single step."

In the Divine Realm

The Sea God, watching Su Ming choose to head for Sea God Island instead of returning directly to complete the Ninth Life Trial, felt a slight sense of relief.

He was in a difficult position; the Goddess of Life and the God of Destruction had stationed themselves with him, refusing to leave.

"Goddess of Life, God of Destruction, you two have been here for a while now, and I could use some rest," the Sea God suggested, hoping to persuade them to leave.

Surprisingly, the two gods exchanged glances and agreed.

"If you need to rest, Sea God, we won't impose further," the God of Destruction replied, his tone steady as he left with the Goddess of Life.

With the imminent completion of divine inheritance on Su Ming's side, they needed to prepare for what lay ahead.

It was the calm before the storm.

Moreover, they deliberately left some room for the Sea God to act, having decided to cleanse the Divine Realm of unstable elements like the Shura God, the Sea God, and any others plotting in the shadows. After all, complacency had grown in the Divine Realm, and many gods had neglected their duties, scheming instead behind the scenes.