Douluo : People are writing diaries in Douluo

Upon hearing Su Ming's suggestion, Xiao Wu focused and channeled all the remaining medicinal energy within her body. Originally, she'd planned to reserve this energy to push for higher levels, but now it seemed she had no choice.

Gradually, her spirit ring began shifting to a vibrant purple, much to the delight of both Xiao Wu and Su Ming—it was working! Half an hour later, her sixth spirit ring finally stabilized around a seventy-thousand-year level. Although she wanted to strengthen it further, her remaining medicinal energy was fully exhausted.

This wasn't a major issue, though; her sixth spirit ring was her life-bound skill as a transformed spirit beast, and as her own strength increased, the ring would naturally grow closer to the desired hundred-thousand-year level.

"Brother, it's a good thing you reacted quickly. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to condense my sixth spirit ring, and it would have taken a lot of time and effort to push it to the hundred-thousand-year level later on."

"But with all the medicinal energy used up, my level only barely reached sixty-one, much lower than the sixty-five I'd hoped for," Xiao Wu added, sounding a bit disappointed at the unexpected setback.

Su Ming stroked her head and reassured her, "Don't worry about it. Your sixth spirit ring will eventually reach the level we're aiming for. The primary skill you'd gain would be an enhanced version of the Eight Stage Drop, which you already have. When your spirit ring hits the right level, you'll also gain the Void ability, which will be even more useful."

With his encouragement, Xiao Wu brightened up, the disappointment fading from her expression.

"Brother, it's getting late. Let's go meet up with Rongrong and Uncle Ning; they've probably been waiting to see you," Xiao Wu said with a grin, holding Su Ming's arm as they walked outside. Su Ming marveled at how much Xiao Wu had grown over the past two years.

At a Tavern

When Su Ming and Xiao Wu arrived, Ning Fengzhi rose to greet them with a smile. "Su Ming, it's good to see you."

Beside him, Bone Douluo grumbled, "You knew we were here after the ceremony, but you still didn't come looking for us. Finally, you've decided to show up."

Su Ming offered an apologetic smile. "Apologies, Uncle Ning, Bone Grandpa, Sword Grandpa—I got held up. But here I am now."

Turning to Ning Fengzhi, Su Ming continued, "Uncle Ning, now that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has become an ally of the Spirit Empire, have you thought about moving your sect within its borders? It would make communication easier and avoid any potential conflict with the Heaven Dou Empire if they decide to retaliate."

Beside them, Sword Douluo spoke confidently, "Don't worry about that. Emperor Xue Ye wouldn't dare make a move; if he did, he'd have to deal with both my sword and Bone Douluo's spatial abilities."

Sword Douluo paused, then looked at Su Ming and Ning Fengzhi thoughtfully. "Actually… it might not be a bad idea for Bone Douluo and me to take a trip to Heaven Dou and 'deal with' Emperor Xue Ye and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe. With no leadership, the empire would be in disarray…"

Before he could finish, Ning Fengzhi quickly shook his head. "Sword Douluo, it's tempting, but not the right approach. Heaven Dou has a massive army, and even without their leaders, the empire wouldn't be quick to submit; this would just create chaos and hurt the common folk, which Su Ming wouldn't want."

Su Ming nodded. "Uncle Ning is right. We need to demonstrate the Spirit Empire's absolute strength and strike when morale is low, so there's minimal turmoil. Besides, Teacher and I have made plans for Heaven Dou's leadership; now, our focus is on the Star Luo Empire."

Hearing Sword and Bone Douluo's idea to kill Heaven Dou's leaders startled Su Ming—if it were that easy to take over a nation, he'd have done it already. Not to mention, Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue in disguise, making the Heaven Dou crown prince an ally.

To emphasize his point, Su Ming added, "Please, both of you, don't act against the Heaven Dou royal family. I'll be setting off for Sea God Island in three days with a group, and your support in the background will be crucial. With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's help, our forces will be unstoppable."

Seeing Su Ming's seriousness, the two Douluo nodded, sensing there was more to Su Ming's plans than he was revealing.

Bone Douluo laughed heartily. "All right, young man. We'll follow your lead. With the Spirit Empire's strength and so many Titled Douluo, it's only a matter of time before both empires fall."

Ning Fengzhi's tone turned serious as he added, "Bone Douluo's right, but our true threat isn't the empires; it's the gods themselves—Shura, Sea God, and Tang San. With Tang San undergoing his divine tests, he'll grow even stronger, especially in the Slaughter City where his Blue Silver Emperor thrives on devouring others. Su Ming, you'll need to advance even faster."

Hearing this, the atmosphere grew tense.

Su Ming gave a reassuring smile. "Don't worry. With my strength, I'll progress quickly. Don't forget, my teacher is also undergoing a divine test, and she might reach her godhood first!"

Three days later, Su Ming and his group gathered at the Spirit Empire's nearest port.

"Su Ming, we're ready to depart," Chrysanthemum Douluo reported respectfully.

Nodding, Su Ming brought out the large ship from his soul tool, while Lou Gao and others from the Spirit Empire paused their work to see him off.

White Crane gave his granddaughter, Bai Chenxiang, a farewell hug as she clung to him. "Grandfather, I'll work hard to become stronger before I return."

Since consuming a powerful herb, Bai Chenxiang had reached level forty-five and even developed a preliminary attack skill, Phoenix Feather Slash, to concentrate wind energy for long-range strikes.

White Crane patted her head and turned to Su Ming. "Su Ming, please watch over her for me."

Blushing slightly, Bai Chenxiang glanced at Su Ming. She hadn't spent as much time with him as Xiao Wu or Rongrong, and her grandfather entrusting her safety to him felt a bit awkward. Compared to the other formidable women around Su Ming, she felt out of place.

Sensing her self-doubt, Su Ming reassured White Crane. "Don't worry, Elder White Crane. I'll look out for her on this journey."

Turning to Bibi Dong, Su Ming said telepathically, "Teacher, during this time, have Snow seek an excuse to 'train' for a few years to start her Angel Trials. Contact me when she reaches the final trial."

Bibi Dong gave a slight nod of agreement.

The voyage was guided by Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluo, with Bai Chenxiang offering to scout from the sky, eager to prove herself useful. Su Ming suggested she also use the time to hone her wind energy skills.

Ten days passed quickly.

During this time, Dugu Yan unexpectedly visited Su Ming's quarters, and things naturally escalated, with Su Ming taking her as one of his own. Shui Yue'er was the most eager, visiting him on the very first day. Despite their limited prior interaction, he was open to cultivating deeper feelings with her over time.

This rhythm of training by day and bonding by night filled Su Ming's days with a structured kind of joy.

Meanwhile, Ghost Douluo trained Zhu Zhuqing in stealth and assassination techniques whenever time allowed.

"Su Ming," Chrysanthemum Douluo said one day, "we should reach Sea God Island in about ten days. We'll need to be cautious upon arrival; the island's guardian beasts, the Devil Spirit Great White Sharks, are Sea God's loyal followers. Their leader is a formidable hundred-thousand-year beast."

Ghost Douluo added, "Indeed. While you're as powerful as a level ninety-nine Titled Douluo, Bo Saixi can channel the power of the ocean. Many of your abilities would likely be hindered in that environment, and Sea God Island is filled with powerful protectors."

Su Ming understood their concerns but was aware of something they weren't—Bo Saixi herself possessed his diary. He'd even written about their journey to Sea God Island, ensuring she'd likely redirect the guardian sharks elsewhere.

Currently on Sea God Island, Bo Saixi stood gazing toward the horizon, aware of Su Ming's approaching party. She wondered if the Sea God might interfere, potentially using his divine consciousness to turn her against them.

In the past, the Sea God had indeed done such things, but thanks to her possession of Su Ming's diary, she was now beyond his reach.

Bo Saixi felt a quiet excitement for Su Ming's arrival, wondering what waves he might bring to the island. Her own power had been soaring thanks to the diary's influence, and by her estimate, she'd reached a quarter of the journey from level ninety-nine to one hundred—a feat that had once taken Sea God a thousand years.

Reflecting on Su Ming's arrival, Bo Saixi sent a telepathic message to Xiao Bai, the Devil Spirit Great White Shark leader near the island's shores: "Xiao Bai, when a large ship arrives in the coming days, do not attack. Allow them to land."