Chapter 188 - You Did What!? (1/2)

I try to sit up myself but he doesn't let me, causing more confusion. I slap his arm but he still holds me under the water making my panic grow. Why is he not letting me up!? I begin to struggle and try to push him away but he holds me down without a problem.

He's so freaking strong, I bet I have the strength of a freaking slug compared to him! My panic slowly bleeds into fear as my lungs start to burn for air. I try with all my might to stand up but Bai Lei's deep voice is suddenly heard when he says ”Calm down and breathe, little star”

Is he mental!? I'm underwater!! Does he think I'm a damn fish!? I slap at him some more and fight but he still holds me under, pissing me off. My heart slams against my ribs as my lungs burn with the need for air but no matter how hard I try not to, I suck in.

I choke on the warm water causing me to cough, inhaling even more but when my lungs begin to relax, I take another tiny breath. I inhale the warm water and to my surprise, it helps. How was this even possible? The warmth from the water in my lungs slowly begins to spread to the rest of my body making me a little uneasy.

What is this weird feeling? Even though it was warm, its warmth was almost hot. I hold onto Bai Lei's arms with confusion as the warmth continues to spread throughout my entire body. As the warmth slowly seeps into my muscles and bones, my mind races with confusion.

What the hell was going on? When the warmth finally reaches the tips of my toes and fingertips, a strange pulse of energy is given out before everything turns dark.

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When Bai Lei feels the pulse of new life, he slowly lifts Nova out of the water. He holds her close to his chest and sits back against the side. He strokes her long silver hair as he looks over her beautiful sleeping face.

”I can't lose you again, little star.” He says lowering his face to place a light kiss on her forehead. Right on top of the red flower that was now turning silver. ”I'm sorry I scared you.” He whispers to her in the empty room. A bright glow begins to come off her before slowly fading again.

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Dark clouds fill the skies in the lower realms before heavy rain begins to fall. The people cry out in joy as they jump around and dance in the rain. Old man Ling stands out in the rain with his head tilted back. A large knowing smile is on his face as he says ”It looks like she made her way back to him.” All is right again.

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I slowly open my eyes to see Bai Lei's red eyes looking down at me with warmth. He smiles and says ”Welcome back little star.” I frown at him and sit up in confusion. I feel... different. I look down at my hands with a frown before looking back to Bai Lei.

”Why did you do that? Were you trying to kill me?” I ask with slight irritation making Bai Lei chuckle. ”The exact opposite actually. I don't ever want to see you powerless in the face of someone like the Under Realm King again. I made you stronger, little star.”

My frown deepens as I ask ”You did what? What exactly did you do?” He pushes back a strand of my silver hair as he says ”You've been reborn as a deity. Granted, you are just a newly born deity but you are much stronger than before.”

My confusion and shock only grows as I try to understand everything he just said but he only pulls me into a hug saying ”You still have to work hard to become stronger but I'll be here to help you. For now, I just want you to rest. You just got back.”

I lean against his chest and decide to ask Zhen about it later. I narrow my eyes and say ”If you ever try that shit again I will personally kick your ass.” His deep chuckle sounds deeper with my ear against his chest. He strokes my back as he says ”I promise I won't do that again.”