CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 338: TROUBLE’S BREWING!

"Daring to stir up trouble on my turf? Courting death!!"

Zi Ji shot upward with explosive speed. Wrapped in black flames, her body was now covered in dragon scales.

"Crack, crack, crack...!!!"

But then the flames that had swallowed the figure in the black robe were suddenly encased in a thick layer of ice. In the next instant, the ice shattered—and a kick landed squarely on Zi Ji’s body.

She hastily tried to block it, but was still sent hurtling down like a meteor.

"Boom...!!!"

A massive crater was smashed into the ground.

She wasn’t injured, but her expression was anything but pleasant.

"How is this possible?!"

Even Poseidon’s expression changed.

Zi Ji’s current strength, while perhaps not fully divine, was certainly far beyond the mortal realm.

Yet she’d been overpowered in just one exchange?

Could that person really be a god?!

But... from his spiritual sense, that figure was clearly human. How could a human possess god-level power?

"Die, die, die!!!"

Zi Ji roared in fury. From her mouth shot a pillar of purple light, directly blasting toward the black-robed figure.

The figure raised a palm—an icy dark-blue ring emerged, blocking the purple beam.

Dazzling lights scattered as the attack was completely neutralized.

Seeing this, Zi Ji grew even more furious. Soul power burst out of her, morphing her into the form of a giant dragon.

"Die! DIE!!!"

Poseidon quickly shouted, "Enough, Zi Ji! You’re no match for her! Come protect the kids, I’ll handle this...!"

Before the words had even finished, he was already beside Zi Ji, grabbing and tossing her aside.

Then, Poseidon transformed into a massive river, surging into the sky and surrounding the black-robed figure.

The figure flickered rapidly through the air, but couldn’t escape the encroaching water.

Poseidon wasn’t someone Zi Ji could compare to.

He was one of the strongest gods below the God King level. After thousands of years of enlightenment, his strength had grown even further—some might say he was already a God King!

The black-robed figure, unable to dodge, turned and unleashed another wave of chilling energy.

"Crack, crack, crack...!!!"

Freezing cold sealed the water flow—

But only the front part froze. The endless stream behind it shattered the ice with ease!

"You think you can freeze my water? What a wild dream!"

Poseidon emerged from the water, laughing heartily. More water streams swirled around the figure, forming a massive prison in the air.

"Let me see who you really are. Why do you seem familiar?"

He lunged into the water cage, attempting to rip off the black robe.

Suddenly, a flash of black light!

The black-robed figure vanished into thin air.

Moments later, she reappeared—outside the prison!

"???" Poseidon was stunned.

The figure quickly flew away into the distance, flickering in and out of sight as she vanished and reappeared, moving with incredible speed.

Poseidon didn’t pursue. He glanced back at Bi Ji and the others, preparing to descend.

Just then—two figures appeared out of thin air above the ruins.

It was Dan Heng and Gu Yuena

, husband and wife.

"You destroy our home and expect to get away with it? Keep dreaming." Gu Yuena pointed at the fleeing figure.

A flash of silver divine energy streaked out.

Suddenly, the fleeing black-robed figure, who had become a tiny dot in the sky, started growing larger again.

The faster she ran, the more she retreated! As if the entire space was working against her.

She tried to escape—but going backward only dragged her back in reverse.

She unleashed divine ice power, trying to lock down space—but it was useless.

The ice melted. The surrounding space glowed brilliantly.

In the distance, Gu Yuena raised her hand and grasped at the air.

The space around the black-robed figure transformed into a cage, rapidly shrinking and merging into Gu Yuena’s body.

The figure crashed to the ground, completely subdued.

Her divine power had been sealed.

Zi Ji immediately rushed forward, gritting her teeth: "I’m going to finish her!"

Bi Ji quickly held her back. "Don’t be rash, Zi Ji..."

The three young ones—Huo Yuhao and his companions—looked at Gu Yuena in awe.

At first, they only thought she was stunningly beautiful—who knew she was this powerful?

Another god-level powerhouse!

Dan Heng and Gu Yuena exchanged glances, then approached the fallen figure.

At that moment, Zi Ji pulled off her hood.

A cold yet stunningly beautiful face was revealed.

Long blue hair, pale skin—a rare beauty.

"It’s you... Shui... Shui something?"

Zi Ji was surprised.

Bi Ji followed up: "Shui Bing’er, captain of the Tianshui team... Shui Yue’er’s sister..."

"That’s right! Hey! Why did you attack us? Do you have a death wish?!"

Zi Ji shouted angrily.

Poseidon also approached, frowning. "Something’s off. Wasn’t she supposed to be in the Sea God Tower? Why is she here?"

Dan Heng and Gu Yuena stepped closer.

Looking at Shui Bing’er, she now seemed more mature than before—like a cool, elegant woman in her 30s.

At this moment, Shui Bing’er lifted her head, a trace of mockery flashing in her eyes.

"Just as I thought... The masterminds behind this world are the two of you, husband and wife, right? How’s my little ’greeting’?"

She gave a cold laugh.

Dan Heng shook his head. "That’s not Shui Bing’er. She’s being controlled."

Gu Yuena nodded, placed her hand on Bing’er’s shoulder, and infused divine power into her.

A moment later, a puff of black mist rose from the top of her head.

Her lips, eyes, and pupils—all turned from black back to blue.

Her divine power faded, her aura returning to that of a mortal.

She slumped and passed out.

Gu Yuena pulled her hand back, frowning:

"What a dark and eerie power... Reminds me of Bibi Dong’s, but even more twisted!"

Dan Heng also observed closely. Though his perception was strong, he didn’t have many divine techniques to deal with this.

"It might be related to the Rakshasa God’s inheritance. Bibi Dong’s already reincarnated... but if her old memories awaken..."

Even Dan Heng wasn’t sure.

Logically, Bibi Dong shouldn’t still have this kind of power.

And that voice, speaking through "Shui Bing’er" earlier, definitely didn’t sound like Bibi Dong.

Tang Ya suddenly whispered, "I think... it might be the Holy Spirit Cult’s leader..."

Everyone turned to look at her. Tang Ya’s face flushed red, nervous.

"I... I was just guessing," she murmured.

"It’s okay. Tell us what you think," Gu Yuena said gently.

Tang Ya sighed in relief and explained:

"I once studied evil soul masters. Back when Spirit Hall purged the Slaughter City’s remnants, they encountered something similar—missing soul masters would reappear, much stronger, but under mind control..."

Everyone nodded slightly—her analysis seemed reasonable.

Zi Ji clenched her teeth. "That bastard! Causing trouble like this—he won’t get away with it! Let’s go kill him!"

"Even if he’s a god, what can he do? With big sis and brother-in-law here, he’s nothing!"

She huffed angrily.

Bi Ji patted her shoulder gently. "Zi Ji... Don’t interfere with big sis and brother-in-law’s work..."

Dan Heng glanced back at the ruined courtyard, frowning.

He’d just returned, was enjoying some quiet time with his wife—and this happened. It was frustrating.

He looked toward Gu Yuena—she too was staring at the destruction, eyes filled with silent rage.

They exchanged a look.

Dan Heng could tell—Gu Yuena was just as furious as he was.

Whoever that shadowy figure was—they would not be spared.

Just then, Shui Bing’er groaned softly and woke up.

"Wh... where am I? What is this place..." she looked around, confused.

Zi Ji sneered, "You wrecked our house and now act like nothing happened? Playing dumb so we won’t hurt you?"

"Zi Ji... she was controlled. She didn’t attack us of her own will," Bi Ji said softly.

Shui Bing’er looked around at everyone.

When her gaze landed on Dan Heng, she froze, then said, "Mr. Dan Heng! Where did you take Yue’er?!"

"???" Dan Heng was puzzled.

Shui Bing’er clutched her head in pain. "No... that wasn’t Mr. Dan Heng. It was the Holy Spirit Cult Leader’s scheme..."

She screamed in agony, her face dripping with sweat.

It was like a beast’s wail—eerie and heartbreaking.

Bi Ji gently stroked her head, green light glowing in her palm.

"She’s absorbing the memories that were sealed... the pain will pass soon," Bi Ji comforted her.

Everyone watched Shui Bing’er—only she could explain what had truly happened.

After a while, the screams stopped. She gasped for breath, drenched in sweat.

Then, suddenly, she knelt before Dan Heng, sobbing:

"Please, Mr. Dan Heng, save my sisters! Back then, the Sea God Tower began to crack. A voice lured Yue’er outside... the Holy Spirit Cult Leader disguised himself as you and tricked her away. I followed her out of worry..."

She explained everything.

She had fallen into the Cult Leader’s trap, been brainwashed, and forced to join the Holy Spirit Cult.

"With his help, I reached rank 99, and he gave me divine power... but from that moment, I was completely his puppet..."

"Even now... I don’t know what happened to Yue’er..."

She wept bitterly, her shoulders trembling.

"That Holy Spirit Cult bastard! Disguising as brother-in-law?! If I catch him, I’ll tear him to pieces!!!" Zi Ji raged.

Gu Yuena and the others also looked extremely displeased.

Using Dan Heng’s face for evil—that was unforgivable.

Poseidon’s nose flared. "Daring to target my Sea God Tower?! That Cult and I are now enemies!"

Dan Heng suddenly looked to the sky and asked,

"Can you help me locate the Holy Spirit Cult Leader?"

In the night sky, it felt as if something had subtly changed.

Everyone sensed it.

Dan Heng decided to cheat a little—directly asking the Will of the Plane to locate the Holy Spirit Sect’s position and deal with it on the spot!

"I cannot sense them,"said the Will of the Plane.

Dan Heng frowned slightly. Even the Will of the Plane couldn’t locate them? That was going to be troublesome.

Gu Yuena held Dan Heng’s hand and smiled:

"Then it’s settled—we’ll head out now, shall we? The house is already smashed to pieces anyway, so let’s treat this like a family outing."

Dan Heng nodded and said thoughtfully,

"That’s the only option then. Let’s first head to Spirit Hall and ask about the Holy Spirit Sect."

"Great! I’ll tear that so-called Holy Spirit Sect Master to pieces!"

Zi Ji said energetically.

The others also had a sparkle in their eyes, clearly looking forward to going out and having some fun.

Sunset Forest.

Tang Xiao and his party, having exited from the Sea God Tower, were on their way to the Clear Sky Sect.

Suddenly, two figures appeared ahead of them on the road, radiating a thick, sinister aura.

Tang Xiao’s expression immediately grew serious.

Lying in wait for them here? These visitors definitely weren’t friendly...

"Who are you? What do you want?!"

Tang Xiao asked, squinting at the two people—he couldn’t shake the strange sense of familiarity.

The three elders beside him all released their martial spirits, surrounding and protecting Tang Yuehua in the center.

The aura of Titled Douluo erupted—twenty-seven soul rings rhythmically moved up and down their bodies.

However, it had been less than a year since they left the Sea God Tower, so their strength hadn’t increased much...

At this moment, the two opponents released an even more terrifying and sinister aura.

Under each of their feet, ten soul rings rose into the air!

"Gods?!"

Tang Xiao was stunned.

Ten soul rings? There was no other possibility—they were gods!

"Big Brother, surprised? It won’t be long before you all become gods too."

One of the dark figures said with a smile.

The dark red glow of his soul rings illuminated his face—it was Tang Hao.

"Hao! So when you left, you actually broke through to godhood?!"

Tang Xiao exclaimed joyfully.

Tang Hao’s face was marked with blood-red patterns, and he smiled,

"Not just me. All thanks to Little San for taking me out..."

Tang Xiao followed his gaze—and saw that the other god-level figure was Tang San.

Father and son, both had become gods!

Tang Xiao was overjoyed,

"That’s wonderful! Now that you two are gods, a big weight has been lifted off my chest..."

"Big Brother, we’re here to bring you all with us..."

Tang Hao smiled—but his smile was ice cold.

"Something’s wrong! Big Brother, we have to run! Don’t talk to them anymore!"

Tang Yuehua suddenly screamed.

One elder immediately grabbed her and turned to flee.

But Tang Xiao and the other two elders didn’t move—they didn’t believe it.

"Hao would never harm us..."

The Hall of the Pope.

On the throne, a golden-haired girl was slumped lazily, twirling her scepter with a bored expression.

"Your Holiness, you mustn’t behave this way. You should maintain your dignity..."

The current Grand Elder tried to advise her.

The blonde girl was none other than the current Pope of Spirit Hall—though more of a mascot than anything—Ye Guyi. She rolled her eyes at the words.

"What dignity? You guys never tell me what you’re planning anyway—why should I care?"

Ye Guyi pouted,

"Well, now it’s great. The ancients from ten thousand years ago are returning. Let’s see how you all fight over power now."

The Grand Elder said slowly,

"Of course, we will show them respect. And now, more than ever, we need talented people. But the times have changed—their perspectives must also evolve with it..."

"I hope a fight breaks out,"

Ye Guyi sneered coldly.

(End of Chapter)