But why was Xiao Wu standing so steadily?

Was it the result of tens of thousands of years as a soul beast, giving her a greater tolerance for pain?

Or maybe…

Diyi Hong shook his head, too lazy to ponder further.

His gaze turned toward the last person in line—

"Nonsense!!!"

Yu Xiaogang roared, glaring at Diyi Hong in utter disbelief.

"This is an insult to my dignity!"

"How can you—how dare you…"

"Cancel it right now!"

"Hiss—"

"AHHH!!!"

He collapsed to the ground, instinctively turning to his side to ease the pressure—like he was born knowing how.

Truly, the only thing hard about him was his mouth.

His impotent rage startled the others back to their senses.

"What the hell?" Dai Mubai's eyes widened. "You're telling me I have to go through that?!"

"Is this for real?" Chao Tianxiang gasped. "What kind of soul bone skill is this?! This is completely…"

Even the elderly Meng Shu's face twitched uncontrollably.

He had been revered as the Dragon Duke for decades—and one trip to the Star Dou Forest had reduced him to this?

But the most devastated of all was Ning Fengzhi.

He had flown in on his sword the moment he heard someone might be courting his daughter…

Only to be handed this gift?

Seriously?

You want to steal away my daughter?

That might be negotiable.

But this method?

"Damn it!!!" Flender cried out in panic. "I'd rather commit seppuku!!!"

"Can't we just fight already?!" Li Yusong roared.

"Are you serious?!"

"To hell with your damn ten months!!!"

The scene descended into chaos—everyone was losing it.

This wasn't an attack-type skill—it was mental annihilation!

["Rakshasa God": Yes! Excellent!]

["God of Emotion": That's it! Exactly this! Hahaha! What is there to fear, Tang San? Open it up! Let the Undead Subdomain roar!!!]

["Phoenix God": No, seriously, this is insane!"]

["God of Speed": The streamer still has a conscience. Sending away his past self spared Oscar from this fate. A pity, though.]

["Nine-Colored Goddess": I have dozens of divine skills, and not one of them has this kind of psychological impact!]

["God King of Destruction 002": Fine. This soul bone skill truly surprises me. The bet—I've lost."]

["God King of Destruction 002": Even the God of Life was stunned. They asked me to inform you—they're curious and want to explore the mysteries of life with you someday."]

["God King of Destruction 002": I'll deliver the agreed wager later. But now, I'm far more intrigued by your second soul bone skill. What is it, exactly?"]

["Phoenix God": Right! I almost forgot—he has two soul bone skills!"]

["God of Speed": This is gonna be good."]

["Nine-Colored Goddess": Place your bets! How many people will survive the second skill?!"]

["Rakshasa God": I bet zero make it through! Five strands of divine sense on the line."]

["God of Speed": Can't be that bad… I bet at least one person makes it. Ten strands of divine sense!"]

Diyi Hong's eyes sparkled.

God King of Destruction 002 had already conceded—the wager was locked in. Beautiful.

Now, the Nine-Colored Goddess was running another betting pool—meaning win or lose, he'd collect tips from every god who bet.

Double profit!

A smile crept across his face.

Sword Douluo Chen Xin felt a chill down his spine just looking at him.

And he was still smiling?

No wonder that little witch Ning Rongrong had taken a liking to this Diyi Hong.

They were two of a kind—chaotic energy magnified tenfold.

Compared to this, Rongrong's usual pranks were child's play.

Under the double strain of mental and physical torment…

Yu Xiaogang was the first to crack.

"I—I give up!" he trembled, voice breaking. "Cancel it, please!"

Tch.

"Still the same waste of space," Diyi Hong said coldly. "I gave you a chance—you just couldn't take it."

His gaze swept across the crowd.

"Anyone else care to surrender? Now's your shot."

After a short pause—

Zhao Wuji slowly, shakily raised his hand.

Immortal herbs were precious—but dignity was worth more!

If he really gave birth…

How would he live the rest of his life?

Even if it guaranteed him a Title Douluo rank…

Hmm…

Maybe then, he'd consider it.

But could a mere herb truly offer such a shortcut?

Once someone took the lead—

Flender, Meng Shu, Ma Hongjun, and the other males raised their hands in quick succession.

They could not endure it!

In the blink of an eye—

Only three men remained standing.

Ning Fengzhi, for reasons unknown, was still gritting his teeth and holding out.

Perhaps he believed the herbs could evolve his martial spirit…

Or maybe…

He actually wanted another child?

["Nine-Colored Goddess": To carry on the legacy of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!]

Truly a devoted father.

"ROAR!!"

Dai Mubai activated Martial Soul Possession, hoping to amplify his physique and suppress the pain.

But it was useless.

This trial wasn't about brute force—it was about willpower and endurance.

Physical strength only set the lower limit.

Left with no other choice—

He looped painful memories of the Star Luo Empire's oppression and humiliation through his mind, letting hatred fuel his resistance.

As for Tang San—

He was holding on for one reason alone:

Immortal herbs.

No one understood their value more than him!

If he could get even one, he was confident he could catch up to Diyi Hong.

Become stronger.

Claim revenge.

Seize power.

Preserve dignity.

All for the sake of those herbs—

Tang San accepted his fate.

He could always… humph humph later.

In contrast—

Meng Yiran, though crying pitifully, was still holding on.

It was just a matter of time, anyway…

Now with the "bonus" of an immortal herb? She wasn't about to pass that up.

Especially Chao Tianxiang.

The first time's the hardest. Once you get used to it, it's not so bad.

And maybe, if she got lucky again… she'd get a kid out of it too!

—As one's cultivation increased, the chance of "success" sharply declined.

Finally, there was Xiao Wu—

The calmest of them all.

One hand over her stomach, head bowed silently.

No screams.

No trembling.

["God of Speed": No wonder Xiao Wu could bear two children. In the Divine Realm, childbirth is extraordinarily difficult. Many gods toil for eons with no results.]

["God King of Destruction 002": Without strict birth control, the Divine Realm would've been overrun with gods long ago.]

["Phoenix God": Uh… Speaking of which, do Soft-Boned Charm Rabbits have mating seasons?]

["Nine-Colored Goddess": Fatty, I know what you're thinking—but Xiao Wu grew up with her mother, and later with Titan Giant Ape and Sky Blue Bull Python. No ordinary rabbit could even get close."]

["Phoenix God": But what about the ape and the ox?"]

["Nine-Colored Goddess": They're different species."]

["God of Speed": Dude, do you even realize the size difference?! Use your brain. That's physically impossible!"]

["God of Emotion": Actually… Soft-Boned Charm Rabbits have an innate tolerance for pain. It's a biological trait."]

["Phoenix God": That's the reason? Man, I was imagining something way more dramatic…"]

["Nine-Colored Goddess": Perverted fatty!"]

["God of Speed": Perverted fatty!"]

["Rakshasa God": Stupid, perverted swine!"]

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