Chapter 181: Changes Arise, Leaving the Slaughter City
In the God Realm, inside the Asura God Palace—
"I truly didn't expect you two to actually achieve this!"
When he saw the results of Zhu Zhuqing and Bai Lu's divine trials, even Asura God was shocked.
Originally, he had merely wanted to see the potential of Zhu Zhuqing and Bai Lu.
He had thought that as long as they could bring some changes to the Death God Domain, it would count as passing.
Unexpectedly, these two had directly created something outrageous for him!
Zhu Zhuqing's side was still understandable. He could comprehend that without much difficulty.
But the Death God Domain Bai Lu had created was something even he, as a god, could not completely understand.
It was obvious that compared to the anti-magic domain he had once created, Bai Lu's domain was even more powerful and bizarre.
He could not help wondering, if Zhu Zhuqing became a god in the future, and under equal-level conditions, if he faced her inside that domain, what chance of victory would he have?
Unfortunately, that question would never have an answer.
"Talent and abilities are flawless. More than enough to bear the power and pressure of my Asura God position."
However...
"The Asura God position does not govern only slaughter. It also governs judgment."
"Meaningless slaughter leaves behind only endless emptiness after the momentary pleasure ends."
"I wonder whether you possess hearts capable of judgment."
Asura God quickly thought things through and directly bestowed the Fourth Divine Trial.
Afterward, he cast a worried glance toward the divine barrier in the distant sky.
"Sigh... time is running out."
"I hope you grow quickly."
"What rotten luck. I finally found suitable successors, only for something like this to happen."
"I really hope that day arrives only after you've inherited my god position."
Just as the thought appeared—
The voice of Destruction suddenly rang beside his ears:
"Asura, something's happening. Come immediately!"
"Coming!"
The Asura God's brows furrowed. With a grave expression, he transformed into a streak of blood-red light and flew toward the Divine Council Hall.
—
At the same time, that familiar cold voice appeared in Zhu Zhuqing's mind once again—
[Asura Fourth Trial: Judge fifty captured fallen soul masters.]
"Judge?"
Zhu Zhuqing froze.
She had imagined many possible contents for the Fourth Divine Trial.
But she truly had not expected something this unusual.
Rather than testing her own strength, it was directly testing her ability to judge others.
"Asura God governs slaughter and judgment. Since you are his chosen successor, you naturally need a certain ability for judgment."
Bai Lu smiled as he explained, though he also found it rather surprising.
"I just didn't expect this trial to arrive so early."
"Logically speaking, tests involving the heart, emotions, and choices in dealing with situations should come at the very end."
"Putting it here this early feels a little like dragging Little Kitty into bed."
"Who's dragging whom isn't decided yet!"
Zhu Zhuqing pouted arrogantly and asked:
"So how exactly do I judge them?"
"They're fallen Soul Masters anyway. They deserve death. Can I just kill them directly?"
"You naturally can."
Bai Lu nodded before shaking his head again.
"But slaughter is the method and process of achieving a goal, not the result itself."
"Fallen Soul Masters can be killed, but are you going to kill them mindlessly?"
"After killing them, how do you handle the related matters? What if there are further complications? That's another issue entirely."
"Extending that thought further, fallen Soul Masters can be killed directly, but what about people whose crimes don't warrant death?"
"You can't exactly hand out death penalties to everyone who makes a mistake."
"Uh... there are so many twists and turns to this. Can't I let someone else handle the judgment while I just do the killing?"
Zhu Zhuqing asked miserably.
"Of course you can!"
Bai Lu nodded as if it were only natural.
"As long as you've established all the rules beforehand, others can judge and kill on your behalf."
"After all, a judge must understand the law!"
Zhu Zhuqing remained silent and simply put on her newly obtained external soul bone—the Pain Mask.
But shortly afterward, she removed it again.
Because she suddenly thought of something...
"Wait a second! Don't I already have you?"
Zhu Zhuqing suddenly came to a realization.
Hadn't the two of them already planned everything?
In the future, she would manage her self-created god position, while Bai Lu would manage the Asura God position.
Since she wasn't the one managing it anyway, why should she worry so much?
Once the desire to lie flat emerged, heaven and earth suddenly felt broad and boundless!
"You handle the judgment; I'll handle the slaughter. Sounds perfectly reasonable, right?"
"Very reasonable!"
Bai Lu said.
"But that's for the future. Right now, the main one being tested by the divine trial is you!"
"...Fine."
Zhu Zhuqing fell silent.
"Then where are we supposed to judge fallen Soul Masters? Return to Slaughter City?"
Bai Lu merely replied with a question:
"Do you think fallen Soul Masters who can enter Slaughter City even need judgment?"
"I get it!"
Zhu Zhuqing instantly understood, a trace of excitement flashing through her eyes.
"Then let's head straight back to Spirit Hall!"
Although Slaughter City had given her tremendous gains, that didn't mean she liked the place.
Leaving earlier would naturally be better!
"Let's go."
Bai Lu smiled gently, his eyes full of indulgence.
"Go on. You've accumulated so much killing intent. It's time to go outside and cleanse yourself."
After rubbing her head, he turned into a streak of soul light and returned to the spiritual sea.
Zhu Zhuqing narrowed her eyes.
"Are you saying you dislike the killing intent on me?"
"Dislike it?"
Bai Lu smiled teasingly.
"Don't joke around. A little killing intent makes things more exciting, okay!"
"Pervert!"
The tips of Zhu Zhuqing's ears instantly reddened. She let out a soft snort. Though she complained with her mouth, sweetness filled her heart.
Afterward, she packed everything up and flashed toward the outside of Slaughter City.
This time, she didn't stop and directly stepped into the light screen at the exit of Hell Road.
Buzz~
A powerful wave of dizziness swept over her.
As the world spun around her, Zhu Zhuqing staggered two steps before finally appearing outside.
The dazzling sunlight of the outside world poured down and warmly embraced her entire body.
"Mmm~"
After lurking within darkness for so long, Zhu Zhuqing subconsciously narrowed her eyes.
The golden sunlight felt unbearably uncomfortable, and even her vision became blurry and dark.
"Three-Light Divine Eyes, activate!"
A faint glow flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes as her Sun-Moon-Star Gaze suddenly lit up.
Her vision instantly became clear, and every blade of grass and tree around her became perfectly distinct.
"So comfortable... I can finally see the sun again."
She raised her head toward the sunlight and took a deep breath.
Fresh air rushed into her lungs, free of the bloody stench and killing intent of the sea of blood.
The tension throughout her body instantly disappeared, making her feel as though she had become weightless.
"Huh? Why does it feel like I really am about to float?"
Zhu Zhuqing looked confused.
She suddenly had a strange "illusion" that even without using her Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, she could still fly.
Moreover, the soul power within her body was unbelievably active.
She could clearly feel that the maximum strength she could unleash right now was several times stronger than when she had been in Slaughter City.
"It should just be an illusion from not being used to being outside, right?"
Zhu Zhuqing laughed and shook her head, her voice carrying a bit of self-mockery.
"How could changing environments suddenly make someone's strength soar out of nowhere?"
"An illusion. It's definitely an illusion!"
End of Chapter