Chapter 134 Valentine's Day on Seagod Island
"Alright," Bo Saixi interrupted their discussion. "Don't disturb his cultivation. You all go back and guard the Sacred Pillars."
"Yes, High Priest!"
The seven bowed again and flew off in different directions.
Bo Saixi stood alone atop the mountain, her gaze returning to Su Mo.
...
Sun rises and moon sets, tides rise and fall.
Four months passed quietly.
For the past four months, Su Mo had never left the Sea God's Staircase. He had been cultivating and honing his foundation under terrifying pressure.
Bo Saixi would come to see Su Mo every day, and she would stay for a long time each time.
Four months, more than 120 days and nights.
Unbeknownst to her, the figure sitting cross-legged on the stone steps had become an indispensable part of Bo Saixi's life.
She herself did not realize that her gaze toward Su Mo had gradually softened from initial admiration.
That afternoon, Su Mo was meditating in the Light of the Sea God.
His aura was like a dormant volcano, calm on the outside but constantly accumulating power inside.
Suddenly, an extremely powerful aura erupted from his body, like a volcanic eruption.
Su Mo broke through to level 97!
Moreover, after being tempered by the pressure of the Light of the Sea God, his foundation was polished to be extremely solid, without the slightest sense of superficiality.
"Call—"
Su Mo suddenly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath.
"It's time to take the final step."
Su Mo muttered to himself and stood up.
He unleashed his amplified soul skill, external soul bone, and Asura Domain.
His condition was already at its peak.
Su Mo stepped out.
Boom—!
On the last step, terrifying pressure suddenly descended.
But Su Mo was now at level 97. For every level a Title Douluo advanced, the difficulty increased exponentially, but so did the strength.
This step was no longer an insurmountable gap.
Su Mo gritted his teeth and slowly lifted his other foot.
Advancing inch by inch...
A moment later, Su Mo suddenly stepped onto the last step!
The moment he stepped onto the top, all the pressure receded like a retreating tide.
Su Mo let out a long breath, a cheerful smile spreading across his lips.
He had finally reached the top.
Just then, Bo Saixi quietly appeared in front of Su Mo.
Her gaze fell on Su Mo, filled with undisguised shock.
Just now, she was kneeling and worshipping the Sea God statue in the Sea God Temple when she suddenly sensed a terrifying aura erupting outside and knew that Su Mo had ended his cultivation.
She immediately stopped praying and ran out almost impatiently.
"You've broken through?" Bo Saixi asked in surprise.
In four months, he went from level 90 to level 97, breaking through seven levels in a row.
What others struggled to overcome in their entire lives was as easy as drinking water for Su Mo.
"It was just luck." Su Mo stretched his stiff body and said with a faint smile. "If it weren't for the pressure of the Light of the Sea God, it might have taken a long time."
Bo Saixi smiled helplessly and shook her head. "You're too modest..."
She paused, then couldn't help but ask, "Has your breakthrough speed always been this fast?"
Su Mo thought for a moment. "It's not that fast. My innate soul power is level 20, and you've seen my spirit ring configuration, so this speed is normal."
Bo Saixi fell silent; she felt utterly devastated...
Normal?
She had obtained the Sea God's Eight Trials, but her Spirit Ring configuration was only eight black and one red.
But Su Mo's fifth spirit ring started at 100,000 years. Was that normal?
Moreover, she considered herself to have considerable talent, yet she couldn't achieve breakthroughs as easily as drinking water.
"By the way, are you busy today?" Su Mo suddenly asked.
Bo Saixi snapped out of her daze. "I'm fine."
"Then come for a walk with me?" Su Mo asked softly.
Bo Saixi nodded slightly. "Okay."
The next moment, the two of them simultaneously took off and flew toward the foot of Seagod Mountain.
Before long, the two arrived at a golden beach.
The sun was shining brightly, the sea was sparkling, and the beach reflected a silvery light.
The waves crashed against the shore, making a rhythmic splashing sound, while several seabirds circled and called out in the sky.
Su Mo and Bo Saixi walked side by side on the beach, leaving behind two sets of deep and shallow footprints.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, lifted a few strands of Bo Saixi's long hair.
"Su Mo, may I ask how old you are now?"
Bo Saixi hesitated for a moment before asking the question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time.
Su Mo replied with a smile, "Not nineteen yet."
"Ah, so young…" Bo Saixi's eyes widened, her tone filled with surprise.
She originally thought Su Mo should be in his twenties, but she didn't expect him to be less than twenty.
"I'm not young."
Bo Saixi didn't react immediately and looked at him in surprise. "You're not even twenty yet, and you're not young?"
I wasn't talking about age.
"Ah…" Bo Saixi paused, blinking. "Then what are you talking about?"
Su Mo coughed lightly. "It's nothing."
Bo Saixi thought for a long time but still couldn't figure out what Su Mo was talking about.
The two then chatted casually, creating a natural and comfortable atmosphere.
Before they knew it, more than an hour had passed.
As the sun began to set, the horizon was tinged with a layer of orange-red glow.
Su Mo led Bo Saixi to the top of a mountain overlooking the sea.
The terrain here was extremely high, offering a wide and unobstructed view.
The distant sea shimmered with golden light under the setting sun, and the clouds on the horizon resembled burning flames, a breathtakingly beautiful sight.
The two sat side by side on a huge rock, enjoying the sea breeze and watching the sunset.
After a moment of silence, Su Mo suddenly spoke:
"By the way, is there anything special happening on Seagod Island today?"
On the way here, he had noticed that the entire Seagod Island was decorated much more than usual, and the streets were much livelier.
Bo Saixi said softly, "Today is a full moon, which is also the Valentine's Day that Seagod Island celebrates once every seven years."
After saying that, her expression became somewhat unnatural.
Because today was a special day, and sitting here with Su Mo to watch the sunset felt like a date.
But they weren't a couple.
At this moment, Su Mo noticed the unusual expression on Bo Saixi's face, and the corners of his lips curled up slightly.
He suddenly reached out and put his arm around Bo Saixi's slender waist.
Bo Saixi felt something at her waist, her body tensed instantly, and she looked sharply at Su Mo. "What... what are you doing?"
With her strength, she could have easily dodged immediately.
Strangely, she didn't make any move.
Su Mo did not let go, his gaze fixed directly into her eyes:
"I know this might be a bit abrupt, but I still want to ask, would you like to spend this holiday with me today? Not just today, but also in the future."
Upon hearing this, Bo Saixi's mind went blank for a moment, and her heart pounded so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.
For the first time ever, a blush appeared on her cheeks, a stark contrast to her usual aloof and indifferent demeanor.
Although she really wanted to say yes, they were simply not a good match.
After a moment's hesitation, Bo Saixi forced down the turmoil in her heart and slowly calmed down.
She looked at the setting sun in the distance and sighed softly, "I'm sorry... the gap between us is too big."
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