Chapter 648 Asking About Love in the Universe (Part 2)
Xuan Mo's expression was solemn as he fully activated his soul power to protect himself and Mu Lin.
Although he knew the potential of the Valley of Asking About Love in the Universe, he also understood its dangers.
Moreover, he had no idea what those dangers were.
Mu Lin wasn't idle either. Like Xuan Mo, he released a protective shield using pure soul power, which overlapped and merged with Xuan Mo's shield, further protecting the two.
The pulling force seemed to be growing stronger, but it wasn't destructive. The soul-guided shields released by Xuan Mo and Mu Lin isolated all external air currents. Meanwhile, the two, having completed their Martial Soul Possession, prepared to react.
"Mu Lin, activate your Martial Soul True Body directly!"
Xuan Mo shouted, his body swaying, and his nine soul rings shone brightly almost simultaneously. His body suddenly enlarged, transforming into a fifty-meter-long Taotie.
Immediately afterward, an equally enormous, dazzling Tyrannosaurus Rex also appeared.
The appearance of the two Martial Soul True Forms strengthened the protective barrier even further, causing the speed of the pull to slow abruptly. Although they continued forward, the momentum was noticeably less intense.
The pull-based flight continued, but they couldn't perceive their surroundings. The thick fog further obscured their view, leaving them feeling as if they were shrouded in mist.
About fifteen minutes later, suddenly, light burst forth, and they emerged from the fog.
"This is…"
Mu Lin's eyes widened instantly upon seeing the scene before him, an expression of disbelief crossing his face.
Before him lay a vast lake, nestled among mountains, its water crystal clear. Most remarkably, the lake was a blend of gold and silver. At its very core, in the center of the lake, was a circular golden surface. Intense golden light emanated from it, radiating like a warm sun. Around it, a crescent moon circled, nestled beside the golden sun-shaped lake, shimmering with silver light.
On this vast lake, completely dominated by gold and silver, the dual light continuously expanded outwards, climbing along the mountains and spreading further and further away. How magnificent, how dazzling!
Mu Lin stared blankly at the scene before him, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. Yet, it was all so real, unfolding before him.
But Xuan Mo was different, for he knew that what awaited them was the test of Qiankun Wenqing Valley.
At the same time, drawn by the gold and silver light, the two of them were drawing ever closer to the center of the lake.
"Mu Lin, this is the true Qiankun Wenqing Valley!"
Xuan Mo didn't hesitate. Knowing they couldn't escape and had no choice but to accept it, he almost shouted urgently, "No matter what you encounter later, if any voices ask you questions, you must tell the truth. Lying will cost you your life. Remember, remember. You must tell the truth. Especially about matters of the heart, you absolutely cannot lie."
Before Xuan Mo finished speaking, the two were already drawn by that magical power to the center of the lake, above the golden sun and silver moon.
At this moment, the golden sun and silver moon in the lake water instantly became dazzling. Then, the clear golden light and bright silver light instantly rose up, completely engulfing their already enormous Martial Soul True Body bodies.
This power was extremely peculiar; they felt no impact on themselves, yet they felt as if their bodies were out of their control.
Subsequently, under the effect of the golden and silver light, their Martial Soul True Bodies were instantly reverted to their original forms. The next instant, each of them was covered by a layer of golden and silver light.
Then, a bubble-like golden and silver light shield appeared around both of them, and they floated in mid-air.
At the same time, Mu Lin's mind was filled with the words Xuan Mo had spoken earlier.
Before they could exchange words, the golden and silver bubbles began to fall towards the golden sun in the center of the lake.
"Plop!"
The two of them, enveloped in the golden and silver light surrounding them, fell into the lake.
Upon entering the lake, Xuan Mo didn't feel the gold on the surface, but rather a dizzying sensation. At the same time, only one thought occupied his mind: "I hope I can gain the same harvest in this treasure basin as I did in the Yin-Yang Well of Ice and Fire."
Meanwhile, in the Divine Realm.
After seeing Xuan Mo and Mu Lin swallowed into the lake, the Goddess of Love waved her hand slightly, "Alright, you've already entered the lake of the Valley of Love and Destiny. Now let me see if you can withstand the test."
The Goddess of Love smiled slightly at this. This Valley of Love and Destiny is not only the place where the Goddess of Love inherited her legacy, but it was also formed from the previous Goddess of Love who, betrayed by her lover, fell to earth in despair. Heaven and earth are reversed, and the sun and moon become lakes.
Because of her lover's betrayal, the previous Goddess of Love deeply hated those who betray their love. Whenever such a person falls in the Sun and Moon Lakes of this Valley of Love and Destiny, it ignites her wrath, thus beginning the quest for justice. Only true lovers can leave this place alive, or even benefit from it. All those who lie and deceive will be severely punished.
The Goddess of Love intends to use this, slightly modifying it herself, as a test for Xuan Mo and his companion. She can see what geniuses surround this little guy, perhaps she can bestow a suitable successor.
"Sister, don't forget to check on me and my husband."
At the same time, the Nine-Colored Goddess also wrapped her arms around the Goddess of Love.
"Don't worry, I'll try my best to let you and your husband live happily ever after." Hearing this, the Goddess of Love tapped her forehead in annoyance.
Meanwhile.
In the lower realm, in the Valley of Love and Destiny.
Many years had passed, and Xuanmo's memories of his past life had become hazy. He could only vaguely recall a line from Douluo Continent II, the most important description of the Valley of Love and Destiny: "The sun and moon form a lake, love and destiny intertwine, true feelings take risks, and true love is invincible."
Besides that, he knew nothing else. Moreover, according to Xuanmo's hazy memory, Huo Yuhao and his companions encountered a similar situation ten thousand years later, but it seemed Tang San was behind it.
But ten thousand years ago… it was completely impossible for Tang San to be behind it!
Therefore, Xuanmo's knowledge was limited to this, and he couldn't fathom the dangers involved.
Everything around him was constantly changing, as if the world were spinning. Even with his eyes closed, Xuanmo still felt dizzy.
When the dizziness gradually subsided, Xuanmo opened his eyes again…
(End of Chapter)