Douluo: Starting with a self-created soul ring

**Chapter 135 – Poseidon Bibi Dong**

Buzz—

After a quarter of an hour, the Poseidon's Heart, which had been hovering above Bibi Dong's head, suddenly disconnected from her and slowly descended.

Whoosh!

Before the Poseidon's Heart could hit the ground, Gu Ziyi extended his hand and caught it.

At that moment, he already knew that his elder sister had also failed in her attempt.

If she had succeeded, the Poseidon's Heart would have directly merged into her forehead.

Since that didn't happen, it meant she had failed.

"Annoying little brother, what exactly is this?"

"It seemed very powerful, but unfortunately, I failed as well."

Bibi Dong quickly opened her eyes from the trance after failing and looked curiously at the Poseidon's Heart in Gu Ziyi's hand.

After personally experiencing the failed refinement attempt, she became even more aware of the immense power the Poseidon's Heart held.

"I'm not sure, maybe it's a divine weapon!"

Gu Ziyi made a reasonable guess and continued asking, "Elder sister, do you know why you failed?"

"Well, there seemed to be an inner voice saying that my talent is suitable, but my attributes don't match!"

Bibi Dong sounded a bit annoyed as she explained the reason for her failure.

She was truly dissatisfied with the attributes of her Martial Soul.

Not only was her attribute countered by her younger brother's Martial Soul, but even this so-called artifact he brought out for her to refine rejected her attribute.

"Attributes don't match?"

Gu Ziyi pondered for a moment after hearing her explanation and acknowledged that this might indeed be the reason the Poseidon's Heart refused to recognize Bibi Dong.

Poseidon's attributes leaned toward light and sacredness, while Bibi Dong's Martial Soul attributes were more aligned with darkness.

It made sense that their attributes didn't align.

Regardless, the idea of having Bibi Dong inherit the Poseidon's Heart had obviously failed.

Otherwise, he would have really liked to see the birth of a "Poseidon Bibi Dong."

However, it was now clear to him that such a thing wasn't going to happen.

"Annoying little brother, what about you? Why did you fail?"

After explaining her own failure, Bibi Dong quickly asked curiously about the reason for her younger brother's failure.

"...because my Spirit Ring configuration isn't optimal!"

Naturally, Gu Ziyi wasn't going to reveal the real reason why the Poseidon's Heart rejected him.

"Not optimal? Then can't you upgrade it to the ideal configuration?"

Hearing that, Bibi Dong recalled that her younger brother hadn't upgraded his Spirit Ring quality over the past two years.

But she also knew the reason why. Gu Ziyi wanted to reserve his Spirit Rings for future breakthroughs, just like how she was preparing her second Martial Soul to attach Spirit Rings after becoming a Titled Douluo for easier promotion.

Moreover, cultivating his Spirit Rings alongside increasing his Spirit Power level would inevitably slow down his progress.

Since Gu Ziyi was currently fully focused on improving his Spirit Power, Bibi Dong hadn't suggested anything before.

Her younger brother was far more intelligent than she was, and he knew what was best for his cultivation path.

"Little brother, do you think the teacher will listen to your suggestion and cancel the plan to explore Poseidon Island?"

Bibi Dong then changed the topic directly, asking about the discussion they had with Qian Xunji earlier.

She didn't want her younger brother to be sent far away again so soon after he had just returned.

If Gu Ziyi is really sent away again this time, she will have to apply to go with him on this expedition.

"I don't know, but I think the teacher should give up on that idea!"

Gu Ziyi shook his head; he wasn't sure either. "Anyway, I don't want to leave this time. If the teacher still insists on an expedition to Poseidon Island, I'll have no choice but to refuse."

"Yes, yes, it's fine if you don't go!"

After hearing her younger brother's words, Bibi Dong immediately agreed.

If he didn't want to go, she wouldn't need to apply to accompany him.

Gu Ziyi and Bibi Dong continued chatting, then went to bed and started their affectionate time together.

Now that she was here, Bibi Dong naturally had no intention of leaving. She would definitely spend the night at his place tonight.

She had to hide it before so that their teacher wouldn't find out, but now that he already knew about their relationship, what else did she have to conceal?

Tonight was destined to be another sleepless night for the two of them.

...

"Xiao Yi, you're right. It's not a good idea to hastily send a team on an expedition to Poseidon Island."

"The expedition to Poseidon Island has been canceled. We'll talk about it later, when a better opportunity arises."

The next day, Qian Xunji summoned Gu Ziyi again and finally made his decision after careful consideration.

Just as Gu Ziyi had predicted earlier, after analyzing the pros and cons of the Poseidon Island expedition, Qian Xunji wisely chose to temporarily abandon the plan.

No one had previously reminded Qian Xunji about the risks, but once someone brought them to his attention, he naturally didn't follow the same path as his canonical counterpart.

Of course, he still felt a little embarrassed about making this decision.

However, in front of his disciples, Qian Xunji didn't care.

When Gu Ziyi learned of his teacher's final decision, he let out a long sigh of relief.

In any case, it didn't matter if the canonical storyline was altered; as long as his teacher didn't come up with the idea of attacking Poseidon Island, everything would be fine for him.

Gu Ziyi also thought that the matter regarding Poseidon Island would be properly closed after that decision.

However, he never expected that Qian Xunji wouldn't give up his ambition to conquer Poseidon Island.

His analysis made the teacher realize that it wasn't wise to send a team on an expedition to Poseidon Island, but now that the island's existence had been discovered, there was no reason to ignore it.

It's unclear what Qian Xunji was thinking. In the end, he decided to personally lead a team to Poseidon Island to discover what kind of existence it was.

Qian Xunji didn't bring many people with him. He only took the two newly appointed elders, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, and set off directly.

He was confident in his own strength, and with the addition of his two trusted Titled Douluo, Yue Guan and Gui Mei, it was enough support for this expedition.

Bringing Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo wasn't just because they were the strongest among the ranks of the Martial Soul Hall, but because they could perform Martial Soul fusion skills, which could be very useful in critical moments.

"Xiao Yi, Dong'er!"

"While the teacher is away, please help take care of the Martial Soul Hall!"

"The teacher will return as soon as possible!"

Before leaving, he naturally delegated the affairs of the Martial Soul Hall to his two personal disciples and assured them he would return quickly.

"..."

To be honest, Gu Ziyi really didn't know what to say about his teacher's decision to personally go on an expedition to Poseidon Island.

The Poseidon Island expedition had been interrupted by him. He didn't expect that Qian Xunji would still plan to go to Poseidon Island, only with a smaller group this time.

Moreover, instead of sending someone else there, he would personally go this time.

"Yes, teacher!"

"But when you return, you must tell me everything about this Poseidon Island."

After hearing her teacher's instructions, Bibi Dong naturally didn't have much of a reaction to his decision, but she was also very curious about Poseidon Island.

"Teacher, please be careful!"

Gu Ziyi remained silent for a moment, unable to directly tell his teacher how dangerous Poseidon Island really was. He could only remind Qian Xunji to be cautious during his journey.

In his opinion, as long as Qian Xunji went there simply to explore Poseidon Island, nothing bad would happen to him.

Just as Qian Daoliu had once invited Tang Chen to explore Poseidon Island, as long as he went without malicious intent, there shouldn't be any major issues.

In the original story, the reason why so many people from the Spirit Hall perished was because they launched an invasion of Poseidon Island with an army, intending to conquer it.

Faced with an invasion from foreign enemies, Poseidon Island naturally wouldn't be lenient with them.

"Elder Chrysanthemum, Elder Ghost, please take good care of my teacher during his journey!"

Gu Ziyi then turned to the two Titled Douluos, reminding them to ensure Qian Xunji's safety.

"Rest assured, Your Highness, Holy Son!"

"It is our duty to protect the Pope!"

Yue Guan and Gui Mei replied in unison.

Although they both knew that with Qian Xunji's strength, he didn't really need their protection, their presence would make things more convenient for him, allowing Qian Xunji to have manpower at his disposal.

After settling the matter, Qian Xunji departed with his two companions.

"Little Brother, do you know something about Poseidon Island?"

"Why does it seem like you know more than you're letting on?"

After Qian Xunji left, Bibi Dong curiously looked at Gu Ziyi.

She knew her younger brother well and could sense that he seemed somewhat cautious about Poseidon Island.

"No, it's just that the name 'Poseidon Island' makes people feel a bit uneasy."

Gu Ziyi shook his head, denying his sister's suspicions.

"That's true. If they dare to name the island after Poseidon, there must be a reason behind it. But the teacher is so powerful, and he has two elders with him, so there shouldn't be any major issues!"

"Surely, there aren't actual gods on Poseidon Island, right?"

Bibi Dong smiled as she spoke.

"That's not certain. We'll find out when we get the chance to take a look in the future!"

Gu Ziyi smiled as well. He, too, was curious about visiting Poseidon Island.

The Poseidon Island shown in the animated series looked like a dreamy paradise. It was beautiful and magical, with various sea creatures swimming in the sky above the island.

Thinking of Poseidon Island as a travel destination, it certainly seemed like a must-visit place.

However, Gu Ziyi had no intention of going there just yet.

He wouldn't set foot on Poseidon Island until he was strong enough to ensure his own safety.

"Alright, then it's settled! We'll visit Poseidon Island together when we get the chance!"

Bibi Dong, unaware of the hidden dangers on Poseidon Island, immediately agreed enthusiastically upon hearing his words.

…

Qian Xunji, along with Elder Chrysanthemum and Elder Ghost, reached Poseidon Island after sailing across the sea for half a month.

Before they could set foot on the island, the trio was attacked by a Great White Shark, a foreign marine Soul Beast.

Of course, the Great White Shark was no match for Qian Xunji. Even though the shark tried a sneak attack, it was unable to stop Qian Xunji's group.

"However, after encountering the Great White Shark, the three were greatly surprised to discover that it was actually a Soul Beast with a hundred thousand years of cultivation.

Of course, Qian Xunji and the other two realized they would be hunting each other. Even though none of them needed a Soul Ring at the moment, it would still be great to obtain a soul bone after killing this Soul Beast!

It's a pity that the Great White Shark wasn't a fool either. After realizing that the three of them were very strong, it immediately fled from the group.

In the sea, the Great White Shark chose to escape, but Qian Xunji and the other two had no means of stopping it.

The martial soul fusion skills of Yue Guan and Gui Mei were not used quickly enough to capture their prey.

"What a shame!"

"It would have been great if we could kill that hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beast. A hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast would definitely drop a soul bone."

Seeing the Great White Shark fleeing into the distance, Chrysanthemum Douluo felt regretful about the missed opportunity.

"We should have used our martial soul fusion skills from the start to control it!"

Ghost Douluo also seemed regretful.

A hundred-thousand-year soul bone was truly a rare prize, and it was unfortunate to let it escape.

"What a pity!"

"But did you notice? Those Soul Beasts outside the island seem to be protecting it and preventing others from approaching!"

"This Poseidon Island is truly unusual. That hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beast probably belongs to this Poseidon Island."

Qian Xunji also lamented the missed opportunity, but he was even more surprised that the Great White Shark behaved as if it were guarding Poseidon Island.

"It seems to be true!"

"To have an entire ethnic group of Soul Beasts guarding Poseidon Island, and even possessing hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beasts among them, this Poseidon Island will definitely not be easy to deal with!"

The two Douluos hadn't initially realized this, but after hearing Qian Xunji's words, their expressions instantly became more serious.

Being able to control the power of a hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beast was no easy feat.

"So what? Associating with Soul Beasts, this Poseidon Island is truly heretical!"

Qian Xunji also admitted that Poseidon Island was quite powerful, but what concerned him most was that Poseidon Island was actually associating with Soul Beasts.

In his view, this was simply unnatural.

In the Douluo Continent, there had never been a human Soul Master in history who associated with Soul Beasts.

Not to mention how Poseidon Island had managed to command an entire ethnic group of Soul Beasts.

"Your Majesty, the Pope, this Poseidon Island is indeed heretical, as you say!"

Yue Guan also strongly agreed with Qian Xunji's words.

Associating with Soul Beasts—what else could that be if not heresy?

"Let's head to the island and take a look at the situation!"

"Let's see what this Poseidon Island is really like!"

Qian Xunji said no more and took the lead in setting foot on the island.

The two quickly followed his lead.

Not long after Qian Xunji's group entered the island, a loud shout suddenly came from ahead of them.

"Who goes there?"

Immediately after, a figure quickly approached them.

"A Titled Douluo!"

Qian Xunji's expression shifted slightly. Unexpectedly, he encountered a Titled Douluo shortly after entering Poseidon Island.

The existence of a Titled Douluo further proved that this Poseidon Island was not as simple as he initially thought.

However, considering that there were hundred-thousand-year-old Soul Beasts guarding the island outside Poseidon Island, it was no surprise that there were Titled Douluos present.

Qian Xunji then stopped and waited for the other party to arrive.

Boom—

Soon, a figure landed in front of them.

"Who are you?"

"What is your purpose here?"

After seeing Qian Xunji and the other two, the visitor sensed the powerful aura emanating from the group, causing his expression to change slightly.

"We come from the continent and have always heard legends about how powerful Poseidon Island is, so we came to see for ourselves!"

"Now it seems that Poseidon Island is indeed as extraordinary as the legends say!"

Qian Xunji looked at the other party and chose not to act directly.

They hadn't come to attack Poseidon Island. They came to explore. Naturally, they would try to communicate with the locals if possible.

It would be great if they could clearly understand the situation on Poseidon Island through communication.

"You come from the continent?"

"I respect you all as strong men, so I don't want to embarrass you!"

"Poseidon Island has never welcomed outsiders, so please leave Poseidon Island!"

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(End of Chapter)

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