Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

However, as a god-king, he was very familiar with this place.

Tang San was confident that with his abilities, passing the test would be no problem, but his good brother Ren Jie might not be so sure.

"Brother Jie, be careful, this place is unusual," Tang San warned.

The two carefully made their way along the only path paved with glowing pebbles along the lake.

Suddenly, at the end of the path ahead, space distorted like ripples on water.

As the light converged, a pale golden circular platform appeared out of thin air on the lake's surface, hovering at the edge of the gold and silver vortex.

The platform is about 20 meters in diameter, with thirteen silver halos, each about one meter in diameter, evenly distributed around its edge, like stars surrounding it.

"It seems that's the entrance."

Tang San took a deep breath, his eyes hardening.

"Xiao San, how do we get up there?" Ren Jie looked at the floating platform and then at the bottomless lake, feeling a little scared.

Just then, two soft beams of light, one golden and one silver, like living ribbons of light, gently extended down from the platform and precisely wrapped around Tang San and Ren Jie's waists.

A gentle yet irresistible force arrived, and the two exclaimed in surprise as their bodies were instantly enveloped in light, lifted lightly, and flown towards the platform.

The light faded, and the two landed steadily on the pale golden platform.

The material beneath my feet was neither gold nor jade; it felt cool and solid to the touch.

An invisible force gently "fixed" them in place.

"Welcome to the Valley of Love and Destiny."

A clear, ethereal voice resounded directly in their minds, indistinguishable between male and female, carrying an indifferent air of looking down upon all living beings.

"This place is a forbidden zone for love, a test of the heart."

"Sincerity may bring life and good fortune; falsehood will inevitably be punished or lead to eternal damnation."

The sound disappeared, and the entire gold and silver space fell into a deeper silence.

The enormous phantom of the golden sun and silver moon seemed to brighten even more, as if scrutinizing the two people on the platform.

"The first round: Ask your heart."

Soon, that ethereal voice rang out again, without a specific recipient, yet simultaneously resonating in the hearts of both of them.

The silver halo in front of Tang San suddenly shone with a blinding white light, and a small mirror seemed to form inside the halo, reflecting his ugly face.

A cold question was imprinted directly into the depths of his consciousness.

Why have you come here?

"What do you want?"

"Not a single word of falsehood is allowed!"

Tang San's mind sharpened.

He knew that in this land governed by the rules left by Cupid, lies were deadly.

He concentrated and answered clearly: "I have come to cure my congenital disease, and also for my brother Renjie, seeking an opportunity to change his fate! If there is even a single falsehood, I am willing to accept divine punishment!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a warm force sweep over his entire body, as if testing the truthfulness of his words. Light
The circle of white light flickered a few times, then gradually returned to a soft silver color.

The question has been answered: Passed!

At the same time, the silver halo in front of Ren Jie also lit up with white light, and the same question arose in his mind.

Ren Jie was startled by the sound that directly affected his mind.

He subconsciously looked at Tang San beside him, and seeing his brother's encouraging gaze, his heart suddenly calmed down.

He took a deep breath and said seriously, "I came here for my brother Xiao San. Xiao San... said there are good things here that can cure his face. Of course... if it can make my sausage martial soul stronger and less laughed at, that would be even better."

Although Ren Jie speaks with a slight stutter, he is full of sincerity.

The white light from the aperture also flashed for inspection, then returned to silver.

The question was answered, and it was approved.

In the center of the platform, gold and silver light began to slowly swirl, forming a small vortex.

That ethereal voice rang out again, this time carrying a hint of something elusive:

"First round, passed."

"Love is a perilous barrier; only a sincere heart can cross it."

"The second round, questioning the feelings." As soon as the voice fell, the lighting on the entire platform suddenly changed.

The golden and silver brilliance around them receded like the tide, leaving only a soft, silvery-white light radiating from the central vortex.

The light was not dazzling, but it carried a power that penetrated deep into the heart, as if it could wash away all pretense and leave only the most genuine emotions.

The silvery light, like water, gently enveloped the two people on the platform.

A strange feeling instantly gripped them.

Ren Jie felt as if an invisible hand was gently grasping his heart, bringing with it an urge to confide in someone.

He subconsciously looked at Tang San beside him and found that Tang San was also looking back at him with a somewhat blank expression.

Those clear eyes appeared exceptionally deep under the silver light, seemingly reflecting the same confusion and tension.

"Asking about love..."

Ren Jie silently repeated these two words in his heart, a vague sense of foreboding creeping into his mind.

Just then, an ethereal voice, carrying an irresistible majesty, resounded directly into the depths of their souls, its target clearly directed at Ren Jie:

"Asking about love and the direction of your heart, Ren Jie, do you have feelings for Tang San that go beyond brotherhood?"

boom!
Ren Jie's mind felt like it had been blown apart by that sound.

He felt all the blood rush to his head, and his cheeks instantly became burning hot.

really!

This damned challenge is going to expose his deepest emotions to the light of day!
He clenched his fist tightly, looked at Tang San, and didn't know how to answer.

Having spent every day with Tang San and fought alongside him, their brotherhood had long since changed.

But he dared not think too deeply about it and could only forcefully categorize it as "the deepest brotherhood".

But at this moment, this cold question, like a sharp knife, precisely dissected his layers of disguise.

Tang San was standing right next to him, so close.

Ren Jie could even clearly see his eyelashes trembling slightly with nervousness, and the worry for his brother in his eyes.

Tang San was clearly taken aback by this sudden question.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but the power of the silver light seemed to suppress him, preventing him from speaking. He could only wait for Ren Jie's reply.

Those familiar blue eyes were now filled with astonishment.
Ren Jie's heart was pounding wildly in his chest, almost bursting out of his chest.

Time seems to have frozen.

Ren Jie knew.

Lying is not allowed here.

Since things have come to this, he has nothing more to say.

Ren Jie abruptly raised his head, his gaze no longer darting away, meeting Tang San's shocked eyes directly, his voice firm:

"Yes!"

A single word, heavier than a thousand pounds, crashed onto the silent platform, and also struck Tang San's heart.

Tang San's body stiffened abruptly, as if struck by an invisible bolt of lightning.

The color drained from his face instantly, leaving only an unbelievable pallor.

"Wha...what?"

Tang San subconsciously took half a step back, his voice hoarse.

He suspected he had misheard or misunderstood.

The immense shock threw Tang San into a state of mental chaos, with countless fragments of the past flooding into his mind uncontrollably.

The occasional overly focused gaze that Brother Jie gave him, and the undisguised heartache and rage in his eyes when he was injured.

The genuine pride he felt when he made progress...

Those details that he took for granted as deep brotherhood were suddenly given completely different meanings.

A strong sense of absurdity and panic gripped Tang San.

(End of this chapter)