Chapter 176: Chapter 176
**Chapter 176: A Physique Comparable to a God**
As the changes to Poseidon's divine test concluded, the Heart of Poseidon between Bo Saixi's brows burst into radiant light. When the brilliance faded, she immediately bowed her head in gratitude.
"Disciple Bo Saixi thanks the Lord Sea God for this gift."
"I've told you before—stand up," Poseidon said sternly. "You are no longer my representative in the Douluo Mortal Realm. You are now the inheritor of my throne. Stop calling yourself a disciple or a believer."
Bo Saixi quickly stood, her heart filled with awe.
Poseidon then turned to Zhao Ling, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "Now that this is settled, can you tell me which god your father or mother is? If you let me know, I'll pass a message to them for you."
Zhao Ling's face darkened. "You're crazy! I already told you, my parents are not gods, and they're not in the Douluo World. Stop pestering me!"
Zhao Ling could no longer tolerate Poseidon's stubborn assumptions. Why was the Sea God so convinced he was a god's descendant?
'The reason my blood turned golden is that my Intermediate Savage Battle Body has fully awakened!' Zhao Ling thought inwardly, frustrated by Poseidon's insistence.
Noticing Zhao Ling's rising temper, Poseidon decided to drop the subject. He didn't want to provoke this peculiar young man, especially if it meant dealing with gods potentially more powerful than himself. With that, Poseidon vanished from the temple, returning to the God Realm.
Bo Saixi heaved a sigh of relief. Not only had Lord Poseidon spared her, but he had also elevated her to the Ninth Test of Poseidon, granting her a chance to ascend to the Sea God's throne. She felt fortunate beyond measure.
As she turned to Zhao Ling, still standing on the platform with a scowl, she hurried over and threw herself into his arms.
"Hubby, are you okay? Lord Poseidon didn't trouble you, did he?" She paused, recalling Poseidon's earlier question. "By the way, what did he mean about your parents being gods?"
Zhao Ling let out a frustrated sigh. "Poseidon didn't cause me any trouble, but he's got serious issues. It's like he doesn't understand human speech. He kept insisting that my golden blood means I'm some god's offspring. Ridiculous!"
To prove his point, Zhao Ling retrieved the Canglan Sword from his storage space and nicked his finger. Golden blood immediately flowed from the wound.
Bo Saixi's eyes widened in astonishment. "Hubby, your blood really does contain divine energy—and it's incredibly strong! But you're not a god, and you haven't inherited divine power. What's going on?"
Zhao Ling frowned. "I'm not sure. After you, Yin'er, and Long'er joined forces to, uh… torment me, my physique improved. I think that's when my blood turned golden."
Zhao Ling couldn't wrap his head around it. His Intermediate Wild Combat Body had already transformed, granting him god-like characteristics. What would happen when it upgraded to a High-Level Wild Combat Body? Would his divine power grow even stronger?
"The gods of the Douluo God Realm are way overrated," Zhao Ling muttered. "In the fantasy novels I've read back on Blue Star, plenty of protagonists have golden blood. By Poseidon's logic, all of them would have to be descendants of gods. What nonsense!"
Bo Saixi, still examining Zhao Ling's wound, suddenly gasped. "Hubby, look! Your injury is healing right before my eyes!"
Zhao Ling glanced at his hand, and sure enough, the wound was closing rapidly. Within a minute, it had completely healed, leaving no scar behind.
"Amazing," Zhao Ling marveled. "I didn't expect my Wild Combat Body to be this powerful."
Bo Saixi's admiration deepened. "Hubby, your physique is incredible. No wonder your blood contains divine energy. Your body might even rival that of some gods!"
She was thrilled by her husband's immense potential. Though Zhao Ling was currently only at level 94, his strength and physique hinted at a future far beyond her imagination.
"Maybe one day," Bo Saixi thought, "he'll be able to defeat even beings as powerful as Lord Poseidon."
But she quickly shook off the thought. Lord Poseidon had been kind to her; it wouldn't be right to imagine her husband surpassing him so easily.
Zhao Ling, unaware of her musings, picked Bo Saixi up and placed her on his lap. Smiling warmly, he said, "Xi'er, congratulations on earning the chance to take the Ninth Test of Poseidon. My Xi'er is amazing."
Bo Saixi wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned in for a kiss. After their lips parted, she smiled gratefully.
"Hubby, it's all thanks to you. If not for your help, how could I have gained this opportunity?"
Zhao Ling shook his head and gently stroked her hair. "Silly girl, I didn't do anything. I only asked Poseidon to recheck your qualifications. He realized how exceptional you are. With your potential, it's no wonder he wants you as his successor. If he doesn't pass the throne to you quickly, and another god takes an interest in you, he'd regret it for eternity."
Bo Saixi's face lit up with joy. "Hubby, you're amazing. I'm so happy—I think I need to reward you properly…"
With a flirtatious glance, she leaned closer, and Zhao Ling, unable to resist, let the moment take over…
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