Chapter 138: Sea God Tang San
This power of space and time came from Su Mo's transmigration.
It also existed within Bibi Dong. Both he and Bibi Dong had carried traces of temporal energy due to their unique circumstances of arriving in this world.
Only after Su Mo broke through to Soul King did this power finally awaken within him.
At the same time, the latent energy within Bibi Dong also surfaced.
However, since Bibi Dong was now Su Mo's martial soul, the spatial-temporal energy within her was directly absorbed by Su Mo, becoming part of his own strength.
Unlike his other powers, this ability was not attached to the Hunter's Spear nor to Bibi Dong—it had become an inherent power within Su Mo himself, one that he could wield freely without summoning his martial soul.
What surprised Su Mo the most was that awakening this power had not only pulled himself and Bibi Dong into this place but had also drawn in Qian Renxue as well.
"Spatial-temporal power?"
Hearing Su Mo's explanation, both Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue felt somewhat reassured, but at the same time, they were deeply shocked.
Neither of them had expected Su Mo to awaken yet another extraordinary power.
"Su Mo, have you awakened a third martial soul?"
Qian Renxue asked in astonishment, looking at him in disbelief.
If that were the case, then wouldn't Su Mo be a triple martial soul possessor?
That would be utterly terrifying. Twin martial souls were already incredibly rare—having three martial souls was practically unheard of.
"It's not a martial soul, just a type of elemental power. I can't attach soul rings to it, so it doesn't count as a martial soul." Su Mo shook his head and explained.
"That's a relief…"
Hearing his response, Qian Renxue instinctively sighed in relief.
Then, realizing how that sounded, her cheeks flushed slightly as she tried to clarify, "I… I didn't mean it that way…"
"Haha, I understand. Sister Xue was just too surprised!"
Su Mo laughed heartily and didn't take offense.
Seeing Qian Renxue's slightly embarrassed expression, Su Mo couldn't help but glance at her again, though he quickly averted his gaze.
Since they were now in their soul forms, Qian Renxue's appearance had reverted to her true self, no longer disguised.
"Su Mo, could it be that we've traveled into the future?"
"The name of Wuhun City has been changed—perhaps after the destruction of the Spirit Empire and the fall of the Spirit Hall?"
Bibi Dong looked at the city's altered name and voiced her speculation, her tone filled with shock.
If that were the case, then this situation was truly beyond comprehension. She had actually returned.
"What? This is the future?"
Qian Renxue was momentarily stunned before glancing around in surprise.
Upon closer inspection, she noticed that the gates of Wuhun City did indeed bear signs of damage, as if they had been repaired hastily after a battle. They no longer had the same grand and imposing presence as before.
"If we want to be sure, let's go inside and take a look."
Su Mo was also somewhat shocked but quickly suggested that they investigate further.
Neither Bibi Dong nor Qian Renxue had any objections. If this really was the future, they were eager to see what had become of the Spirit Empire and the remnants of the Spirit Hall.
For Qian Renxue, this was also an opportunity to further confirm Bibi Dong's identity.
Thus, the three of them entered what had once been Wuhun City, now called Tianhun City.
Since they were in their soul forms, the people in the city could not see them, allowing them to move freely and observe their surroundings.
As they walked through the city, Su Mo noticed that the once-vibrant Wuhun City was now a shadow of its former self—dilapidated and eerily quiet.
In the past, upon entering the city, one could immediately see the grand and majestic Spirit Hall in the distance.
Now, however, it was completely gone.
From the conversations of the townspeople, Su Mo and his companions learned that the Spirit Hall had been completely destroyed—its entire structure reduced to rubble, leaving nothing behind.
When Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue arrived at the site where the Spirit Hall once stood, they gazed upon the ruins in silence, their expressions heavy.
"Praise be to the Sea God! If not for the Sea God, the mighty Spirit Hall would never have been defeated!"
"Yes, thanks to the Sea God, we were saved from war. After the Spirit Empire was annihilated, peace was restored to the continent!"
"Indeed, we owe it all to the Sea God. I heard that he even decreed that the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire must not wage war again."
"Yes, that's what the stories say!"
"As long as the Sea God remains in the Divine Realm, we don't have to worry about war returning!"
Nearby, a group of merchants had gathered in front of the ruins, praising Sea God Tang San for bringing peace.
While the people rejoiced, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue's faces turned increasingly grim.
"Did we really make the wrong choice?"
Bibi Dong murmured, looking at the smiling faces of the townspeople.
She had her own ambitions, but she had always believed that unifying the continent was the right path.
Now, hearing these words, doubt crept into her mind.
Or perhaps… from the moment of her death, she had already begun to doubt herself.
Because mistakes lead to failure.
"If Tang San was right, then… were we wrong?"
Qian Renxue murmured in uncertainty.
"No, you weren't."
Su Mo's voice interrupted their thoughts.
Both Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue turned to look at him.
"Tang San indeed stopped the two empires from waging war, allowing the people to rest and recover. But he only imposed a ten-year truce. After that, he no longer cared."
"From what we can tell, war hasn't broken out yet, which means it hasn't been ten years since the fall of the Spirit Hall."
"Tang San only imposed this restriction for the sake of Xue Beng and Dai Mubai—one was his disciple, and the other was a prince of the Star Luo Empire. If not for these ties, he wouldn't have stopped the war at all. His only true goal was revenge against the Spirit Hall."
"Moreover, even Tang San knew that he couldn't permanently maintain peace. That's why he only set a ten-year limit."
"In truth, the Spirit Hall's goal of unifying the continent wasn't wrong. Only through unification could true peace be established. With two rival empires, conflict will inevitably continue, just as it did before."
Su Mo calmly revealed the truth.
In the original story, Tang San had indeed only imposed a ten-year peace agreement between the two empires.
Why ten years? Most likely because he assumed that by then, he would have ascended to the Divine Realm and would no longer need to be involved.
Hearing Su Mo's words, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue finally understood.
The so-called peace they saw now was merely a temporary illusion.
It was only due to Tang San's overwhelming prestige that the two empires had been forced into an uneasy truce.
Continuing their exploration, Su Mo and the others wandered through various parts of the city.
Through scattered conversations, they learned that the Spirit Empire had been destroyed five years ago.
Five years… a three-to-one time ratio.
Su Mo's mind stirred.
After arriving in this world, he had gradually come to understand that he was not in the exact same Douluo Continent as the original story—he had been transported into a parallel world.
Or rather, it was precisely because of his interference that a parallel world had been created.
The world Bibi Dong had originally lived through was still continuing. Both worlds existed simultaneously.
The only difference was the variation in their flow of time.
A deep hum filled the air.
After half a day had passed, an inexplicable vibration emanated from Su Mo's body.
"My space-time power is about to run out. We need to leave now—if we stay any longer, we might not be able to return!"
Sensing his remaining energy, Su Mo quickly turned to Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
"Alright, let's return!"
Hearing Su Mo's words, Bibi Dong immediately agreed.
Although she hadn't uncovered too much information, she had confirmed that this place was indeed the future she had once experienced.
"Yes, let's go back!"
Qian Renxue also nodded.
This experience had completely erased any lingering doubts she had about Su Mo and Bibi Dong. She no longer had a single shred of suspicion.
A hum resonated again.
Without further hesitation, Su Mo activated his space-time power, and the three of them vanished from that timeline.
When Su Mo's consciousness returned, he found himself back in his own body—back in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Qian Renxue, too, returned to her body shortly after.
She had arrived in high spirits, yet she left in complete turmoil.
The experience of traveling through time had left her disoriented.
While it had cemented her trust in Su Mo and Bibi Dong, it had also left her deeply unsettled. She needed time to process and digest everything she had just experienced.
"Su Mo, even though we changed the present, it had no effect on the future, did it?"
"The future I originally lived through is still continuing. In that timeline, Xue'er's divine core is still shattered, and she remains unable to ascend, doesn't she?"
"How is this possible? Why do two worlds exist at the same time?"
"The Qian Renxue here… is she really my daughter?"
After Qian Renxue left, Bibi Dong looked at Su Mo with a complicated expression and asked these questions.
If Qian Renxue felt conflicted, Bibi Dong felt it even more deeply.
She had originally believed that by reliving her past, she had erased the future where she had perished.
But now, after experiencing this time-travel event, she realized that her past future still existed.
This made her start questioning everything—even whether the Qian Renxue standing before her was truly her daughter.
Was the Qian Renxue of the ruined future her real child, while this one was merely a version from another timeline?
For the first time, Bibi Dong felt an overwhelming sense of loss.
Even if she changed this world, she couldn't change the other one.
Then… what was the meaning of all this?
What was the meaning of her very existence?
"Rākshasa Sister, of course, Qian Renxue is your daughter!"
"Whether it's the Qian Renxue of this world or the one from the future, they are both your daughters. They are just from different timelines."
"But regardless of the time or space they exist in, that fact will never change!"
Su Mo immediately comforted Bibi Dong.
Truthfully, he couldn't answer her question.
The concept of parallel worlds and diverging timelines was beyond his ability to fully comprehend, let alone explain.
If someone said this Qian Renxue was Bibi Dong's daughter, they wouldn't be wrong.
But if someone said she wasn't, that wouldn't be wrong either.
There was no clear answer.
But he couldn't let Bibi Dong spiral into despair. So the only thing he could do was reassure her with what he could say for certain.
"You're right. No matter what, they are both my daughters."
Hearing Su Mo's words, Bibi Dong's eyes trembled slightly before she nodded.
"But… even if I can change the fate of this Qian Renxue, I can never save the one from the future…"
She spoke with deep sorrow.
After all, everything she had seen confirmed that the past had already been rewritten.
The Soul Master Tournament, Tang San's journey—these events had all changed because of Su Mo's actions.
Yet, none of those changes had affected the future.
That meant she had already died in that timeline, and Qian Renxue's divine core had already shattered.
Hearing her words, Su Mo fell silent for a moment.
Bibi Dong's question wasn't one he could answer easily.
After all, she had personally seen that her original future remained unchanged.
But then, his eyes flickered with realization.
"No, Rākshasa Sister, we can save the Qian Renxue from the future!"
His voice carried sudden conviction.
"What? You have a way? What is it?"
Bibi Dong immediately turned to him with eager eyes.
"Rākshasa Sister, have you forgotten about my newly awakened space-time power?"
"If it can send our souls into the past, then one day—when I have fully mastered this power—we may be able to travel physically as well!"
"If that happens, we can return to the future timeline and find a way to restore Qian Renxue's shattered divine core, allowing her to reclaim her godhood!"
Su Mo spoke with a confident smile.
If they couldn't change the original timeline, then they didn't have to.
Instead, once he gained complete control over his space-time abilities, he would simply go there himself.
Then, he could directly repair the future Qian Renxue's divine core and help her reclaim her lost godhood.
Of course, this was all dependent on his future strength.
Because if he attempted this, he would inevitably have to face Sea God Tang San from that timeline.
Without absolute power, Su Mo wouldn't dare to act recklessly.
The current Tang San was easy for him to handle.
But the future Tang San—the one who had obtained two divine positions—was a completely different matter.
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