Chapter 278: Yin and Yang Reversed

Chapter 278: Chapter 278: Yin and Yang Reversed

Late at night.

Jiang Bai stood at the entrance of the courtyard, gazing in the direction of the Raging Waves Abyss. Bi Ji walked up to him and whispered, "Worried about her?"

Jiang Bai nodded. "Twelve hours—that’s too long."

Bi Ji smiled faintly. "She’ll make it."

Jiang Bai remained silent, simply gazing into the distance.

Midnight.

Shui Bing’er finally endured until the very end.

She leaped down from the pillar, landing on the reef; her entire body went limp as she collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath.

Bo Saixi walked over to her and looked down.

"You passed today. Go back and rest."

Shui Bing’er struggled to her feet and staggered toward the courtyard.

With every step, it felt as though she were treading on cotton.

Yet, she did not fall.

...

Inside the courtyard.

Upon seeing Shui Bing’er return, Jiang Bai hurried forward to meet her.

Spotting him, Shui Bing’er managed to force out a faint smile. "Sect Master... I’m back..."

Before she could finish speaking, her body went limp, and she began to topple toward the ground.

Jiang Bai swiftly caught her in his arms.

"Bing’er! Bing’er!"

Shui Bing’er’s eyes remained closed, and her breathing was faint, yet a trace of a smile still lingered at the corners of her lips.

Jiang Bai carried her into the house and laid her gently upon the bed.

Bi Ji followed them inside, raised her hand, and bathed Shui Bing’er in a soft, emerald-green glow.

"She’s fine; she’s simply exhausted. A good night’s rest is all she needs."

Jiang Bai nodded, taking a seat by the bedside. As he gazed at Shui Bing’er’s pale face, his eyes were filled with deep concern.

That girl... she pushes herself far too hard.

...

The following morning.

The moment Shui Bing’er opened her eyes, she saw Jiang Bai sitting by her bedside.

"Sect Master..."

Observing her—still looking somewhat weary—Jiang Bai spoke in a gentle tone: "You’re awake? How do you feel?"

Shui Bing’er sat up and gently stretched her limbs; the soreness and swelling brought on by yesterday’s tidal conditioning had already subsided significantly. "Much better. Sister Bi Ji’s healing is very effective."

Jiang Bai nodded, then gently offered a word of advice: "Are you heading to the Raging Waves Abyss again today? You don’t have to force yourself to endure the full twelve hours every single day."

"For this Sea God trial, the rules calculate the total duration over a period of two hundred and sixty-five days. As long as your daily average meets the required quota, it suffices; there’s no need to grind yourself into the ground every single day."

"You can adjust your schedule according to your physical condition. If you really can’t hold out, just cut your session a little short; you can always make up the time later when you’re feeling better. There’s no need to push yourself beyond your limits."

Shui Bing’er paused for a moment, then a look of newfound resolve settled in her eyes. Taking a deep breath, she said, "I understand. I can do this."

She rose to her feet and walked out of the room.

In the courtyard, Ye Lingling was already waiting.

The two exchanged glances and nodded at one another before setting off together toward the Raging Waves Abyss.

...

Time flowed like water, day after day.

Every day, Shui Bing’er and Ye Lingling underwent the baptism of the waves within the Raging Waves Abyss—progressing from a state of teetering instability to standing as steady as a bedrock. Under the ceaseless impact of the waves, their bodies grew increasingly resilient and tough.

Meanwhile, Jiang Bai and Bi Ji spent their days discussing the Power of Creation. Bi Ji possessed a profound understanding of the Power of Life, while Jiang Bai was gradually approaching the very threshold of the Power of Creation.

Jiang Li’er was also diligently cultivating; her Soul Power grew steadily day by day.

One year later.

Today, the Raging Waves Abyss was unusually calm.

Shui Bing’er stood atop a pillar of Sinking Silver, her clothes thoroughly soaked by the seawater and clinging tightly to her body.

Her long, azure hair hung in disarray down her back, with a few stray strands plastered against her forehead. Her complexion was somewhat pale, yet her eyes shone with extraordinary brilliance.

It had been a year.

She had progressed from teetering on the brink of collapse to standing as firm as a mountain; from being battered and bruised by the waves, she had reached a point where the crashing water now felt no more intense than a gentle breeze caressing her skin.

Under the relentless assault of the waves, her body had been tempered into something akin to refined steel—tough, resilient, and immensely powerful.

She closed her eyes, sensing the surging Soul Power coursing through her veins.

Level 84. A year ago, when she had just completed her second trial, she was at Rank 81.

Now, after a year of body tempering within the tides, her Soul Power had risen by another three ranks.

Coupled with the rewards from the third trial...

"You have passed the third trial of the Nine Trials of the Sea God. Reward: Sea God Affinity increased by 15%, bringing your total affinity to 25%. Soul Power increased by two ranks; the cultivation age of all your Soul Rings has been increased by one thousand years."

A majestic voice echoed within her mind.

Her body trembled slightly as her Soul Power surged once again.

Rank 86!

Her eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing within them.

...

Nearby, Ye Lingling had also completed her third trial.

Her physique was even more delicate than Shui Bing’er’s, yet over the past year, she had demonstrated astonishing resilience.

Six hours a day—she had never once faltered. Her veil had been washed away by the waves countless times, and she had evolved from her initial panic into a state of calm composure.

At this moment, she stood atop the Sinking Silver Pillar; her long black dress was soaked through, clinging to her body and accentuating her slender figure.

Her face was unveiled; amidst the fury of the waves, a veil was a superfluous accessory.

Her delicate features appeared exceptionally pale beneath the sunlight, yet her eyes—like two black gemstones—shimmered with a steadfast resolve.

"You have passed the third trial of the Top-Tier Eight Trials. Reward: Soul Power increased by one rank; the cultivation age of all your Soul Rings has been increased by one thousand years."

The majestic voice resounded within her mind.

Her Soul Power had broken through from Rank 79 to Rank 80.

An Eight-Ring Soul Douluo.

She took a deep breath, leaped down from the Sinking Silver Pillar, and landed upon the reef. Her legs trembled slightly, but she quickly steadied herself.

Shui Bing’er leaped down as well and walked over to her side.

"Lingling, congratulations on breaking through to Rank 80."

Ye Lingling nodded and spoke softly, "You too—you’ve reached Rank 86."

The two exchanged glances, a smile playing in both their eyes.

Bo Saixi arrived upon the reef, gazing at the two young women as she spoke in a gentle voice. "The Third Trial is complete. You may rest for a while before proceeding to the Fourth Trial."

"Understood, High Priest."

...

Inside the courtyard.

Jiang Bai stood at the entrance, watching the two figures approaching from the distance.

Over the course of a year, he, too, had undergone significant changes.

His comprehension of the Power of Creation had evolved from merely touching the threshold to delving deeper into its mysteries.

Although he had not yet fully mastered it, he was now able to condense a faint wisp of the Power of Creation.

However, for some reason, the Divine Trial remained unfinished—perhaps because he had not yet achieved complete mastery.

Bi Ji stood beside him, her gaze also fixed upon the two approaching figures.

A year of shared exchange had deepened her understanding of the Power of Life, and her cultivation base had also achieved a breakthrough.

Jiang Li’er also emerged from the house.

Shui Bing’er and Ye Lingling stepped into the courtyard.

"Sect Master, we have returned."

Jiang Bai nodded. "Would you like to go rest?"

Shui Bing’er shook her head. "Sect Master, I am not tired. I was thinking..."

She turned to look at Ye Lingling.

"Lingling, don’t you still have a God-bestowed Spirit Ring waiting to be absorbed?"

Ye Lingling paused for a moment, then nodded.

She did indeed possess a remaining God-bestowed Spirit Ring—the reward granted upon the completion of the first stage of the Top-Tier Eight Trials. She had held onto it, intending to absorb it only after breaking through to Rank 80.

She turned her gaze toward Jiang Bai.

Jiang Bai nodded in response. "We are all here; we can stand guard for you."

Ye Lingling walked to the center of the courtyard and sat down cross-legged.

She retrieved the God-bestowed Spirit Ring from her storage-type Spirit Tool.

Taking a deep breath, she activated the God-bestowed Spirit Ring.

A golden orb of light fused into her body, instantly transforming into a pure white Spirit Ring that manifested around her.

The ring was as pristine as snow, devoid of even the slightest trace of impurity.

Then, the white began to shift.

It rapidly turned yellow, then purple, and finally black—the transformation occurring with such speed that it seemed to happen in the blink of an eye.

The black hue continued to deepen.

It grew increasingly dense and profound until, at last, a blood-red Spirit Ring materialized around Ye Lingling!

Red!

A 100,000-Year Spirit Ring!

A flicker of astonishment flashed through Bi Ji’s eyes. Although she knew that a God-Bestowed Spirit Ring could generate a ring perfectly suited to its inheritor’s physical condition, witnessing it transform directly from white to red with her own eyes still left her deeply shaken.

Shui Bing’er was equally astonished.

Her own God-Bestowed Spirit Ring was also a hundred-thousand-year ring, yet seeing the process unfold once again, she still found it utterly incredible.

Jiang Bai stood to the side, his expression calm. All nine of his Spirit Rings were over a hundred thousand years old; he had long since grown accustomed to such sights.

Ye Lingling kept her eyes closed, sensing the new Spirit Ring as it integrated itself into her body.

A surge of immense energy flooded her meridians, resonating and fusing with her Spirit. Her Nine-Heart Begonia Spirit blossomed in the palm of her hand—its petals unfolding layer upon layer, radiating a luminous emerald-green glow.

That radiance grew ever more intense, shining brighter and brighter.

Her Soul power began to surge.

Level 80... Level 81!

Her eighth Soul Ring was a 100,000-year Soul Ring.

One hour later...

Ye Lingling opened her eyes.

She raised her hand, and a begonia blossom appeared in her palm—the flower was even more vibrant than before; faint golden patterns swirled across its petals, and its pistil was a deep gold-black hue, exuding an aura of mystery and solemnity.

Sensing the Soul Power surging within her, a flicker of delighted surprise flashed through her eyes.

Level 81.

She had achieved a breakthrough.

Bi Ji stepped forward, fixing her gaze upon Ye Lingling and scrutinizing her closely.

She was acutely sensitive to life force, and at this moment, Ye Lingling gave her a sensation she could not quite define—something elusive and inexplicable.

It was as if... something had changed.

"Lingling, what is your eighth Soul Skill?" Bi Ji asked.

Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling closed her eyes, carefully sensing the information regarding her new Soul Skill.

A moment later, she opened her eyes.

Her beautiful eyes widened involuntarily, seemingly in utter disbelief.

Seeing this, Jiang Bai asked curiously, "Lingling?"

Ye Lingling took a deep breath to compose herself, then spoke: "Sect Master, Sister Bi Ji—my eighth Soul Skill is called ’Yin-Yang Reversal’."

Her voice was soft, yet it reached every ear with perfect clarity: "It allows me to reverse all of my healing Soul Skills, transforming them into offensive Soul Skills."

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