Chapter 6: Trial of Flesh
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"They built a temple for purity. I turned it into a playground."
—Qin Feng
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Golden Sky Sect – Spiritual Trial Grounds
The sect was buzzing.
The ancient "Trial of Harmony" had reawakened — a mysterious ritual once thought lost. Elders claimed it could boost inner power drastically… if completed with a compatible partner.
Naturally, the disciples called it what it really was:
Dual Cultivation.
Two people. One spirit. One body. Maximum risk, maximum reward.
But only if both participants trusted each other completely.
Qin Feng stood at the edge of the trial altar, eyes flicking to the system.
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[System Notification]
[Plot Event Detected: Trial of Flesh – Hero & Saintess Compatibility Boost]
[WARNING: Lin Tian is on his way to take the trial with Yun'er.]
[Hijack Chance: 100% – Claim the event before they arrive.]
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Qin Feng grinned.
"Oh, Lin Tian… you're too slow again."
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1. The Chosen Pair
He turned to Ziyue, who was standing nearby in full training gear, arms crossed.
"You. Come with me."
"…Excuse me?" she blinked.
"The Trial of Harmony requires a pair. I'm choosing you."
She turned red. "Pick your Saintess girlfriend."
"She's too pure," Qin Feng said flatly. "You can handle the heat."
Ziyue opened her mouth to argue — but stopped.
She remembered how he touched her during the last spar. How he whispered things only she could hear. How he handled lightning like a god.
"…Fine. But if you mess this up, I'll kill you."
"Fair deal."
They walked together into the altar's glowing circle.
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They began to kiss, touch and make love to each other there and then.
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[Trial Completed!]
[Both Participants: Qi Condensation +1]
[Special Reward: Mutual Bond Unlocked – Ziyue will now assist in battle voluntarily]
[Ziyue Affection: 80 → 100]
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The altar exploded with light.
The crowd gasped as Ziyue stumbled out, robes half-burned, breathing hard.
Qin Feng followed her, shirtless, radiating lightning energy.
Everyone stared.
"Did they… just dual cultivate?"
"No way…"
"W-What kind of man is Qin Feng?!"
Yun'er watched from a distance. Her grip tightened.
Zihan lowered her head, whispering, "So it's her now…"
Even the elders whispered among themselves.
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[System Update: You've stolen the Hero's Dual Cultivation Opportunity.]
[Lin Tian Hatred Level: MAX]
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2. Hero's Return
BOOOOOM.
The sect gates exploded.
Lin Tian walked in, cloak torn, shirt off, eyes glowing black with chaos energy.
Everyone turned.
He marched straight into the arena.
"QIN FENG!"
Qin Feng stepped forward casually.
"Back from your little villain arc?"
"You think this is funny?!" Lin Tian roared.
"You're the funniest thing I've seen all week," Qin Feng replied.
The air went still.
Lin Tian summoned black fire in his palm.
The sky darkened.
"I'm ending this. NOW."
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[Battle Event Triggered: Hero vs Villain Round 1]
[Victory Reward: System Core Fragment]
[Danger Level: HIGH]
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3. The Fight Begins
Lin Tian moved first — black flames shot forward like dragons.
Qin Feng dodged with Shadowstep, countered with a bolt of lightning.
They clashed in midair.
BOOM!
Disciples screamed. The arena cracked.
Yun'er stepped forward. "Stop this!"
Zihan held her hand. "No... let him win."
Lin Tian's fist struck Qin Feng's jaw — blood flew.
But Qin Feng spun midair and kicked Lin Tian into a pillar.
"You think rage makes you strong?" he yelled.
"It does when I use it RIGHT!" Lin Tian roared, exploding with dark aura.
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[Lin Tian has activated: Chaos Overdrive]
[Temporary Strength Boost x2]
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Qin Feng gritted his teeth.
This guy was stronger than before.
But not smarter.
He threw a clone forward. Lin Tian bit — smashed it with full power.
Only to realize—
BOOM!
Qin Feng appeared behind him and slammed a lightning-coated palm into his back.
Lin Tian flew through two stone columns and crashed into the stairs.
The crowd went silent.
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[Hero Defeated – Round 1 Complete]
[EXP +1200 | Qi Condensation 7 → Qi Condensation 8]
[Villain Title Upgraded: Shadow Sovereign]
[Reward Gained: System Core Fragment x1]
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4. Aftermath
Lin Tian lay broken.
The elders approached but didn't dare interfere.
Qin Feng stood over him.
"Next time, don't wait for your plot. Write it yourself."
He turned and walked away.
Ziyue waited at the edge of the arena. Yun'er behind her. Zihan further back.
Three girls. Three different hearts.
All focused on one man.
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[System Message: You now control 40% of the original story path.]
[You are no longer a side character.]
[You are now: The Main Force.]
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"The story belongs to whoever dares rewrite it.
And I've got the own now."
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TO BE CONTINUED...