Fire God Reveals Himself, Divine Trial Bestowed
"Adamant Qi Soul Bone Skill: Sky-Rending Dreadclaw!"
With a loud shout, Su He activated the Soul Bone Skill of the 30,000-year-old Dreadclaw Bear Left Arm Bone in an instant. This time, however, it was covered by flowing Adamant Qi, greatly enhancing its attack power.
This is a new ability that Su He developed during his year of seclusion. He can imbue his attacks with internal Adamant Qi at will, causing greater destructive power.
This Sky-Rending Dreadclaw, imbued with powerful Adamant Qi, shattered the strange rock, leaving Su He with almost no Soul Power.
"I'll take over next!" Yan had already activated all four rings and was firing at full power.
The Flame Lord's heavy fist struck the solid rock like a Gatling gun, and the cracks widened.
The God of God of Fire and the God King of Destruction in the Divine Realm both smiled with satisfaction upon seeing this scene.
"Break for me! Fourth Spirit Skill, Magma Surge!" Yan's body erupted with intense flames, his entire body covered in flowing, scalding magma, as he unleashed a powerful strike.
With a cracking sound, the incredibly hard outer shell shattered, revealing a burning, heart-shaped crystal!
With lightning speed, Yan grabbed the red heart-shaped crystal and yanked it out. The Flame Stone Golem seemed to have lost its energy source; the red light in its eyes vanished abruptly, and it was lifeless.
The crystal was entirely transparent red, with a golden flame burning at its very center, which was shaped like a heart. Holding it in my hand, I felt something unusual.
Su He already had a guess in his mind, so he chose to leave the main hall of the ruins, leaving the time for those with the right opportunity.
Although the Fire God's Ruins were the end of the Secret Realm, Su He always felt that something was guiding him.
As Yan watched Su He leave, he was about to say something when he saw the treasure in his hand suddenly burst into flames. Red energy continuously overflowed from the Heart of Burning, landing on the high platform and transforming into a majestic figure.
The figure had long red hair, a handsome face, and a hint of unruliness between his brows. He wore a golden-red coat with beautiful flame patterns, golden-red leather boots, and held a fierce sword, the blade of which was burning with raging golden-red flames.
The figure exuded an aura of nobility, and surging divine power was constantly emanating from it, causing Yan to freeze in place for a moment.
This figure appeared to have no cultivation level, yet possessed an aura that inspired a desire to submit.
This is the divine power of the gods.
As one of the best among the Level One God, the God of God of Fire's divine power is naturally incredibly strong, second only to the Five Great God Kings.
"It seems we are destined to meet, young man," the God of Fire said with a faint smile as he looked at Yan.
"This junior pays his respects. May I ask your honorable name, senior?" Yan sensed that this figure must be a powerful figure in the world, so he immediately cupped his hands and bowed respectfully.
"Hehe, I control all fires under heaven, hence the world reveres me as the God of Fire," the God of God of Fire's divine thought replied.
"This trial in the Secret Realm was initiated by me. The dense fog of the first trial is meant to temper the mind, the volcano of the second trial is meant to hone skills, the stone statues of the third trial are meant to hone wisdom, and this final step depends on whether we are destined to meet."
One must possess heart, skill, wisdom, and affinity—all four are indispensable to qualify as the successor to his position as the God of God of Fire.
That's what they say, but Su He provided Yan with considerable help in the first two levels; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she carried him through the challenges.
Upon hearing this, Yan was utterly shocked. He had thought it was just a relic left behind by a god, but he never expected it to have touched the real god himself.
"This is merely a wisp of my divine consciousness; my true body remains in the Divine Realm," the God of Fire explained, seeing Yan's somewhat dazed expression.
"Greetings, God of Fire Vulcan." Even though Yan was slow to realize what was happening, he immediately knelt on one knee and said respectfully.
"No need for formalities." The God of Fire chuckled and lifted Yan's body up with a wave of his hand.
"Young man, I have come here today to ask you whether you are willing to accept my Divine Throne Inheritance?"
The God of Fire spoke with a somewhat arrogant expression.
"I am one of the eighteen main gods of the Divine Realm, my divine power is second only to the Five Great God Kings."
"Young man, if you have thought this through, I will officially begin the Fire God's Nine Trials for you when you reach level seventy. But there is one thing I must make clear to you." The God of God of Fire changed the subject and paused.
"This junior would like to hear the details!" Yan said respectfully, cupping his hands in greeting.
"Once my Divine Trial begins, it cannot end. This is not a rule of the Divine Realm, but my own rule!"
"If you fail the Becoming a God test, divine power will obliterate you! Do you still have the guts?"
Yan pondered for a moment, then nodded firmly.
In the Douluo Continent, strength reigns supreme. He was a martial arts fanatic, and now that he had the opportunity to reach level 100 Becoming a God, he naturally couldn't ask for more.
The path to enlightenment is fraught with difficulties, but as long as you succeed, it will all be worthwhile.
God of Fire nodded in satisfaction. Although the young man in front of him was a bit reckless, he was a truly courageous fellow.
He admired God of Fire's straightforward and decisive nature.
"In that case, place the Heart of Burning in the location of your heart!" the God of Fire commanded.
Yan immediately did as instructed. The Heart of Burning, shaped like a heart, transformed into a phantom and disappeared into his own heart. In a short while, it completely merged with Yan's heart.
Yan felt a qualitative change in the flames within his body in an instant, and high-quality flame Soul Power was continuously being transported from his heart to his internal organs.
Without saying anything more, the God of God of Fire's divine sense returned to the Heart of Burning, and a golden flame mark appeared on Yan's forehead.
The God of God of Fire's Divine Trial!
Yan felt that his body's sensitivity to the surrounding fire element had increased a hundredfold or even a thousandfold. He immediately chose to meditate and cultivate within the ruins. He already had a goal: to strive to break through to level seventy as soon as possible.
He wasn't worried about Su He's safety; nothing in this Secret Realm could threaten Su He.
Inside the Temple of the Divine Realm of God of Fire's Temple realm of the gods.
Both the God of God of Fire and the God King of Destruction wore smiles, then turned their gazes to Su He, who was looking around and contemplating outside the temple.
"That red-haired brat seems to have a connection with you. Now let's see if he can prove himself," said the God King of Destruction.
"This kid is very clever, far more intelligent than my successor," God of Fire commented, expressing his high regard for Su He.
At this moment, Su He felt that something was attracting him from the Mingming, but he couldn't sense its exact location and could only move forward by his senses.
This Mingming premonition led him to a swamp at the foot of a mountain.
This place is full of withered branches and leaves, not a blade of grass grows, it is desolate and deserted, and there is no trace of birds or beasts.
It was a desolate wasteland.
Su He narrowed her eyes and began to think.
This swamp is clearly not a good place; if it's a trap, stepping into it could mean certain death.