Chapter 746: Only One Soul Ring Remains!

"Hum, hum."

Just at this moment, red and blue light suddenly lit up on Qin Jian's hands respectively.

The essence extracted from the bodies of the Fire God and Water God was gently placed by him onto the hearts of Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu.

The two of them instantly turned into shadows of ice and snow and flame.

"I took the real water and fire essence while I was at it earlier; it's only right to return them to you."

Qin Jian wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and seeing the aura of Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu become even more powerful, he couldn't help but smile with satisfaction.

"This is not Rule Power, just the pure extremity of water and fire; it is most useful to you."

He let Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu sink into the digestion of the essence, walked away again, and headed toward Zhu Zhuqing.

"My little kitten..."

As a result, before he could even reach Zhu Zhuqing, a black shadow flashed by and threw itself into his arms.

"Wuu..."

Unsuppressible sobbing came from his chest, and Zhu Zhuqing's voluptuous body was trembling uncontrollably.

"I thought... you really didn't want me anymore..." she choked out.

Qin Jian gently stroked the back of her head and said tenderly, "Never again. From now on, I will protect you... until I die."

"Wherever you go, I go; if you are to die, I will die with you," Zhu Zhuqing said with a heavy nasal tone.

"Boom!"

The Heavenly Sword slashed itself, and Qin Jian's soul power dropped to Level 40.

The current him had fallen from power comparable to a god to the level of a Soul Elder.

"Xiao Wu..."

Qin Jian let go of Zhu Zhuqing and came before Xiao Wu.

"Brother."

Tears hung on Xiao Wu's cheeks, and her eyes were opened wide, not letting herself shed any more tears: "Does it damage your body to get rid of your Soul Rings like this?"

Once she asked this, the others also looked over with concern.

Qin Jian reached out to wipe the tears from her cheeks, gently rubbed her head, and said with a smile, "It's fine, at most I'll become an ordinary person."

"Then Xiao Wu will protect Brother from now on!"

Xiao Wu looked at him firmly.

Qin Jian was startled, then smiled softly: "Okay."

Boom!

The Heavenly Sword slashed down, soul power level 30, with only the last two Soul Rings remaining on his body.

He finally turned around and walked toward Ning Rongrong.

"Love Flower."

Just at this moment, a faint golden light suddenly bloomed at the peak of the sky.

A vast divine voice spread across Douluo Star, echoing in everyone's ears.

"Do you truly wish to abandon your God Trial and become an ordinary person?"

Under the divine voice, a trembling of the Spirit shrouded everyone's hearts.

Countless people knelt down, shivering.

They knew this was a true god of the God Realm, an existence that wielded Rule Power and could easily decide the life and death of millions.

Ning Rongrong and the others naturally did not kneel; no matter how great the pressure was, they did not kneel.

These people also included Jian Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and the others.

Qin Jian stopped his steps, slowly looked up at the sky, as if quietly meeting the gaze from beyond that Plane.

The God King was strong, but he did not feel that fear and awe stemming from the Spirit, only equality.

"I have already slashed eight swords; where does it look like I'm faking it?" he said casually.

Everyone who heard his reply was too scared to even breathe.

Is this the attitude for speaking to a god? You only have the power of a Great Soul Master now!

Even though they knew that Qin Jian from a quarter of an hour ago could rival a god, once he was truly left with only two rings at level 30, they would still subconsciously feel contempt.

This is the weakness of human nature.

Clearly, the essence of Qin Jian as a person had not changed, yet they only used his externalized power as a standard of measurement.

Level 99 and Level 30 are the same person, yet they receive completely different perceptions and treatment; this is the sorrow of gregarious people.

Being unable to see the essence of each person and only seeing the superficial surface is a weakness of human nature.

"It is not too late for you to regret it now. The God Position is right there, and you have long since passed every stage of the Assessment. As long as you truly let go, you can receive the infusion of the God Position and become a god on the spot."

The divine voice was vast and shook the heart.

But Qin Jian only gave a mocking smile: "You seem very eager to see me sever my emotions and undergo Fusion with this heartless and emotionless God Position?"

The divine voice said: "The favor of a God Position is something countless people seek but cannot obtain. This is your destiny. As a God King of the God Realm, I do not wish to see such a heaven-chosen son fail."

"God King of the God Realm..."

Qin Jian's pupils became deep: "I didn't expect even a God King to appear. It seems that the ones plotting behind the scenes, arbitrarily tampering with their God Trials, and guiding all those close to me to kill me, are not just a portion of the gods, but the entire God Realm?"

Those who heard his words were shocked by the information revealed within.

The gods plotting—this spectacle was truly a bit grand...

"This is not a plot; this is the Great Dao."

The God King's voice did not even change when accused, clearly having practiced a thick skin: "We do this for the myriad Planes, for the God Realm, for more living beings... and also for your own good."

"For my own good?"

Qin Jian scoffed: "Then why don't you tell me, how is it for my own good to cause me such pain behind my back?"

"To become a god, how can one not experience hardships and tribulations?"

The divine voice came: "This is inherently an experience and challenge that belongs to you; only by successfully walking through it can you truly become a god."

"Originally you had already reached the edge of becoming a god, but now you have regressed yourself; it is a great pity."

Qin Jian's gaze was indifferent: "Severing the seven emotions and six desires, what exactly is this God Position of the Love Flower that was chosen? A Heartless God? It does not align with my true nature."

"Letting go is transcendence; among us who have become gods, who has not let go of the petty love and affection for a family or a household?"

The divine voice said righteously: "Only by letting go of individual attachments can one bring great love to the endless living beings of the myriad Planes; this is the duty and mission of a god!"

As soon as these words were spoken, many people on Douluo Star revealed expressions of reverence.

Clearly, these words sounded quite infectious.

"Very well, you go on and continue your great love; I will just be an ordinary person, focusing on some petty love and affection is enough."

Qin Jian said indifferently, and a Light Sword gradually emerged in the sky, aimed at the top of his own head.

"Wait!"

Seeing that he was about to strike down the final sword immediately, the God King's divine voice was somewhat disordered: "You, you must not be impulsive!"

"You seem very nervous?"

Qin Jian narrowed his eyes, looking at that glimmer of golden light at the pinnacle of the sky, and spoke slowly: "Why not speak openly? What exactly do you want, and why do you wish for me to sever my emotions and nature? Stop trying to fool people with that 'great love' nonsense; we both know that is merely something said for the masses."

The divine voice paused for a good while before saying: "If you can sever your emotions and nature and merge your body with the Heartless God Position, the gods of the God Realm will be able to completely integrate with their God Positions, thereby enhancing the God Realm's ability to regulate order. This act is a merit for the present age and a benefit for a thousand autumns; all living beings will remember you."

Qin Jian paused for a good while.

That God King thought he had been persuaded and added: "If you are willing to go down in history, then sever your emotions."

Qin Jian gave an 'oh', then flicked his sword finger: "Still being evasive even now; forget it, I would rather sever myself."

As he spoke, the giant sword above his head crashed down...

(End of chapter)