Soul Bone Skill: Time Stop!

Halts time within a certain range. The larger the range, the more targets affected. The stronger the lifeforms or the longer the freeze,the greater the energy cost!

A standard ability of time-type powers, but in the realm of rule-breaking cheats!

Its strength is undeniable.

Soul Bone Skill: Time Rewind!

Rewinds time within a specific area. The broader the scope, the more involved, the stronger the lifeforms, or the longer the reversal— the higher the energy drain!

It can revive the dead, undo injuries, and restore energy— a timeline-altering, game-breaking power!

Soul Bone Skill: Time Blink!

Allows designated targets to leap forward in time. The longer the leap or the stronger the target, the more energy it consumes!

This one leans toward utility.

For example, a soul skill that needs charging can be instantly released using this.

Or skip the attack motion altogether, letting your fist jump directly from point A to point B.

No windup. No trajectory. No time to react or dodge.

While it's not as bugged as the first two, it's still a tide-turning divine skill.

And finally…

Soul Bone Skill: Time Anchor!

Records and stores your current state as a "time point," which can later be recalled to overwrite your present state—without memory loss.

Sounds complex, but the concept is simple.

Save and load!

Put even simpler—infinite resurrection!

This soul bone skill automatically activates upon the death of the Diyi Hong.

So theoretically—

The only way to kill him is to gouge out his left eye before he can react while still alive.

Which might explain why the Time Dragon King's left eye became one of the God King of Destruction's prized collectibles.

Combine that with the mighty defense of the Mountain Dragon King's left arm…

Diyi Hong could confidently boast that on this Douluo Planet— no one could kill him!

Even if some random god descended from the heavens—unless they ambushed him—they wouldn't stand a chance in a direct fight!

His confidence just skyrocketed.

["God King of Destruction 002": So, what do you think? You like it?]

'Like it? Absolutely!' Diyi Hong beamed. 'Boss No. 2, you're the best! If you ever need anything, just say the word—I'll get it done, no problem!'

["God King of Destruction 002": Sleep is boring. Just keep putting on shows like today.]

'That's easy!'

'Once I build up some more stream points, I'll commission more soul bones. I promise, every move will be a blackout-level display—even the gods will be stunned!'

'Though I doubt I can top today's combo—Pregnant Gaze + Embryo Gaze? Even I'm not sure I can beat that.'

["God King of Destruction 002": No worries. I believe in your wild imagination. You never know when inspiration might strike.]

'Alright… I'll give it my all.'

While testing his new soul bone skills, Diyi Hong also brainstormed—

How to please this bigshot and squeeze more treasures from him?

He was one hundred percent ready to barehand steal blades from the gods.

His right arm soul bone might be worth customizing next.

What else could be wildly unexpected…

Seduction techniques?

The God King of Destruction only sees life itself—he's way beyond such petty pleasures.

And it'd ruin his image anyway.

Thousand-Years of Death?

That doesn't even need a soul bone—he can do it manually.

Avie Eighteen Styles?

As low-brow as seduction—so vulgar the move list would be instantly banned!

Zero presence moves—

Make Others Climax,

Faceless Kick,

Give Me Back My Pretty Punch,

Seven-Day Love Lock Stronger Than Gold,

Anus-Tongue and Urethral Tastebuds…

[T/N: I don't get most of these references, so sorry for mistranslation]

Lost in thought while playing with time, the entire afternoon slipped by.

Too many devious ideas—he couldn't even decide!

It wasn't until a knock sounded that he snapped out of it.

Opening the door—

Ning Rongrong stood there in a sprightly pose, smiling brightly—

"My dad's throwing a bonfire banquet—come join us~"

A bonfire banquet?

Sounded fun.

"Let's go check it out."

The two walked downstairs side by side. Zhu Zhuqing was still immersed in cultivation, her spirit rings glowing—

A black 100,000-year ring hovered and flickered.

She was absorbing a god-bestowed spirit ring.

Ning Rongrong tiptoed as she walked.

Diyi Hong waved a hand—

The ground quietly rose to enclose Zhu Zhuqing in a protective dome, with soul force vents left for airflow.

"You always have a way," Ning Rongrong smiled. "I'm at level 43 now, by the way. My fourth ring's a 23,000-year one. The soul skill I picked boosts the target's strongest stat."

"Not bad." Diyi Hong nodded. "The medicinal effects of the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid will keep enhancing you in the coming days. You're entering a burst phase."

Ning Rongrong's face twitched.

Burst phase?

She had only been at Shrek for a week, and her level jumped from 27 to 43.

That's more than two levels per day!

Now that's a burst phase.

They stepped outside.

The craters in front of the dorm were filled in. A massive bonfire, several stories tall, roared at the center, surrounded by long tables loaded with food and drinks.

Ma Hongjun was already devouring everything in sight, both hands going wild.

Flender ignored him, raising drinks and chatting with Ning Fengzhi.

His eyes gleamed with golden soul coins—clearly, he'd scored big today.

Others stood in groups of twos and threes, eating and chatting.

Only Dai Mubai and Oscar sat beside the bonfire, cultivating.

They were on a fasting phase, forbidden from consuming anything except water and enoki mushrooms.

If Flender hadn't dragged them out, they'd still be out sweating it out.

["Nine-Colored Goddess": Looks like those two have started mastering the Hidden Vajra Meditation. Time to initiate the next phase.]

["Phoenix God": Uh… if I remember right, the next step is… yikes!]

["God of Emotion": If Tang San joins in too, that would be a perfect trio.]

["Rakshasa God": Tang San already has his own cultivation method… wait, what's going on with his mouth?]

Diyi Hong followed their gaze.

He saw Tang San smiling sheepishly at Xiao Wu, mouth slightly open—

And inside, a flash of gold.

Those were…

Xiao Wu's golden front teeth?

He actually absorbed them?

["Phoenix God": He always claims to love Xiao Wu so much, but when it came to external soul bones, he didn't hesitate.]

["Nine-Colored Goddess": Now that you mention it, the stuff Tang San gave Xiao Wu were always leftovers or things he didn't need.]

["Rakshasa God": Twice now in the Star Dou Forest, he showed up at just the critical moment—right on the line between escape and defeat. Very suspicious.]

["God of Speed": Purely based on outcomes, both times he self-destructed and ended up with a 100,000-year beast sacrifice. Smells like a setup.]

["God of Emotion": Definitely premeditated! No way all those 'coincidences' keep happening!]

["Phoenix God": Maybe he did love her at first, but once he learned her real identity, the story changed.]

["God of Emotion": This is the same guy who split his own daughter, staged a spirit beast sacrifice… no way that wasn't part of some big plan!]

The gods debated fiercely.

Diyi Hong, though, kept it simple—

He started walking straight toward Tang San and Xiao Wu.

Ning Rongrong followed, curious.

Looks like something interesting's about to go down!

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