Douluo: Traveling Through the Universe, Reversing Time and Space

Chapter 557: Explanation to Qian Renxue, Phoenix's Fourth Trial

"I am your stepfather."

Shi Yu thought to himself, "Of course I can't say that on the surface."

“It doesn’t matter, but I have something on her that I can’t touch. As long as it doesn’t completely cross her bottom line, she won’t turn against me.”

Shi Yu explained casually, without caring whether Qian Renxue believed him or not.

Qian Renxue was genuinely curious about what leverage Shi Yu had over her wicked mother that allowed him to manipulate her so easily.

"I still have some matters to attend to in the Heavenly Dou Empire. I will consider returning after I have dealt with them."

"Why don't you stay here for a few days? Then I'll go back to Wuhun City with you."

Qianren Xuedao, as the emperor of a nation, cannot leave at will.

"You've become addicted to being emperor, and you're quite responsible about it."

Shi Yu found it somewhat amusing; had Qian Renxue almost forgotten that she was there as an undercover agent?

"Royal power and wealth will eventually vanish after a hundred years. Only cultivation and spiritual attainment can bring lasting enjoyment. Don't put the cart before the horse."

“You have great talent, but in my opinion, you have completely wasted it. If you had put all your effort into cultivation over the years, you would definitely be at least level 95, if not level 99.”

"But you haven't even reached the level of a Soul Douluo yet, which is really a waste of your talent."

Shi Yu's warning plunged Qian Renxue into a long silence.

"Since you're not going to Spirit City now, I'll be leaving now. You can return to Spirit City on your own."

"Before I leave, I want to use the second thing you promised me."

"I want you to ascend to the divine realm immediately after you become a god, and to no longer concern yourself with the grudges and entanglements on the continent."

"Some enemies are difficult to defeat. Forcing your way into them will only get you into trouble, and in the end you will probably die."

"Therefore, ascending to the realm of gods immediately may be the best option for you, and it may also be the only way to save your life."

Shi Yu said that if Qian Renxue were to become Tang San's enemy, she would surely die in the future.

In this era, Tang San is the chosen one, blessed by fate, turning misfortune into good fortune and adversity into auspiciousness. Those who oppose him will generally not have a good ending.

"what do you mean?"

Qian Renxue frowned, puzzled. If she became a god, would there be anyone who could rival her?
Judging from his tone, he seemed to know something, but he spoke vaguely, leaving people with only a vague understanding.

"I can't go into specifics, but just remember my words: ascend to godhood immediately after you become a god, and don't worry about things on the continent."

"Remember, don't worry about anything, and ascend to the realm of gods without hesitation. Only then will you have a chance to survive."

"Otherwise, even if you become a god, you won't be able to enjoy this state for long. Gods are powerful, but they are not invincible; they can also die."

"Always put your own life first; everything else is not that important compared to it."

Shi Yu looked at Qian Renxue and solemnly gave her his instructions.

Qian Renxue still didn't quite understand and wanted to ask who the person who might be threatening her life was, but judging from Shi Yu's expression, it was clear that he wouldn't tell her.

"That's all I have to say. I wish you a smooth path to godhood, and I hope you cherish your life, since you still owe me two promises that you haven't fulfilled."

Shi Yu took a step back and disappeared without warning.

Qian Renxue wanted to call out to Shi Yu, but she didn't have time. She still had many questions to ask, and her mind was in a mess.

What exactly does he know?

Qian Renxue sat back on the dragon throne, pondering the somewhat nonsensical things Shi Yu had said to her earlier.

In the scorching heat, Shi Yu arrived at the area where the Phoenix's legacy lay. With a single thought, he appeared at the bottom of the magma and successfully entered the Phoenix God's legacy site.

It's been more than two years since I last came here, and nothing has changed since then.

"Senior, aren't you going to come out and meet us?"

Shi Yu smiled as she looked at the sculpture of the Phoenix God, knowing that the inheritance and worship were contained within that sculpture.

As he shouted, the fire on the sculpture intensified, and a phantom phoenix flew out.

The phoenix offering looked at Shi Yu with disbelief, scrutinizing him from head to toe, unable to believe it for a long time.

"It hasn't been that long since we last met, and you've already forgotten me, senior?"

Shi Yu joked, feeling much more relaxed facing this senior than before.

With his current strength, he wouldn't be afraid even if the Phoenix God himself were right in front of him, let alone the Phoenix Offering.

If he can't defeat them on his own, doesn't he have two undead helpers at the level of god-kings?
"I haven't forgotten, it's just that I'm a little unconvinced that you are really you."

Phoenix's tone betrayed his shock as he repeatedly sensed and observed; it was indeed Shi Yu.

But he doesn't seem like Shi Yu; Shi Yu isn't as strong as him.

Because the other party possessed the inheritance of the Phoenix God, he had a relatively clear understanding of the other party's strength. This was completely different from the Shi Yu of the past.

"I am indeed myself. It's just that I've gained my current strength in a relatively short time thanks to some fortuitous circumstances. Please don't be too surprised, senior."

Shi Yu explained casually.

"What opportunity allowed you to acquire such strength in just two or three years?"

Phoenix subconsciously inquired to confirm that the other party had not inherited any divine position.

He couldn't think of any other way to make someone's strength change so much in two or three years.

Shi Yu shook his head, saying that this was something he couldn't go into detail about, and changed the subject, saying, "I'm here to continue the previous assessment."

"My fourth test is to endure one hundred hours of being burned by flames. I'm ready now, may we begin?"

He needs to hurry, because after passing the fourth test, there are still four more tests waiting for him.

He must complete these tests before the time travel period ends.

Phoenix calmed himself down before nodding and beginning his fourth test for Shi Yu.

The terrifying phoenix flames scorched Shi Yu; any other titled Douluo would probably only be able to withstand it for a few minutes.

But Shi Yu felt like he was being boiled like a frog in lukewarm water, the kind where the water temperature wasn't gradually increased. This temperature was nothing special to him.

Having undergone multiple trials of ice and fire, his immunity to ice and fire has reached a level where even divine flames and icy energies are unable to harm him.

The flames were not hot enough to reach a god-level temperature, so he only felt heat.

It's unrealistic to think that you could harm him.

"Senior, you can gradually increase the temperature of the flame until I say stop."

The Phoenix Offering noticed Shi Yu's ease and, following his instructions, gradually increased the intensity of the flames.

When he approached the god-level, he even asked if he wanted to continue improving.

"continue."

Shi Yu made this request because he wanted to see just how high the temperature of the flames could reach.

(End of this chapter)