The other God Kings looked at one another. Though they had been intimidated by the Fengyun Kingdom God King's miserable state and Demon Illusion Fairy's words, they did not leave immediately.
Without trying it themselves, they were ultimately unwilling to accept it.
They exchanged glances, drew deep breaths, mobilized all their Mental Power, and made what they believed were foolproof mental preparations.
Then, one after another, they cautiously approached the "Pure Spirit Fire" and tried to touch that wisp of dark-green flame.
"Thud!"
"Thud~"
"Argh!"
The instant they touched the flame, the many God Kings let out pained groans and cries.
Then, like trees felled by an axe, they awkwardly dropped to their knees or collapsed onto the ground. Their hands clutched their heads tightly, their bodies curled up as they convulsed in agony.
Only a handful of God Kings remained standing.
The soul-searing pain, beyond all limits and impossible to describe, plunged them into terror and fear of death.
"Damn it... how could it hurt this much... This is simply not something a normal person can endure!"
"Under the burning of this flame... how could anyone possibly hold on for three years?! How is this testing one's Dao Heart? It is clearly testing whose soul is stronger!"
"This kind of flame causes far too much damage to the soul's origin. If it lasts too long, it will absolutely cause irreversible, permanent damage!"
The gods had thought they were fully prepared, but only after experiencing it firsthand did they realize in horror that their preparations had still been insufficient.
Perhaps only those who truly carried the resolve to die, casting everything else aside, would choose to persist through such pain.
But they did not want to die.
They had bright prospects, exalted status, and limitless futures ahead of them. It