Vast Sun Ring Test: Who Was the True Master?!
["Uncle Chen! You've finally come to see me! I've missed you so much!!"]
[That loud voice lunges at you, roaring like thunder, reminding you of Kanjiji, whom you once met on Spirit Micro Star.]
"Adou, you've really grown tall; you're even taller than me now."
[When Adou stands beside you, you realize that to see his face, you actually have to hold your head high.]
This guy is at least two meters tall.
[The key is that he's strong enough and has a large frame, so he looks quite well-proportioned, not like a stick figure.]
[Ji Wuqing spoke from the side.]
"It's quite common for some Destined One to have extraordinary bone structure and grow tall and strong!"
[Adou put his arm around your shoulder, smiling broadly, and led you to the north gate of this underground city. Today's test of Destined One will be held in the open space at the north gate.]
"Uncle Chen, look at me, what level have I reached now?"
[You scanned it using the Divine Sense ability within the <Signal Light>.]
"Nine Turns of Qi Transformation? That's fast!"
[You actually visit Adou several times a year.]
His cultivation level improved by leaps and bounds every year.
[In just over a decade, he went from a mortal to the Nine Turns of Qi Transformation; this cultivation speed is simply beyond conventional understanding.]
[You should know that the Nine Turns of Qi Transformation in the Void Realm is the peak of Martial God!]
Imagine someone in the Void Realm who, in their early twenties, has already reached the Martial God Realm, and even the peak of Martial God!
Is this possible?
Although the cultivation environments of the two worlds are vastly different, the unique cultivation aptitude of the Destined One is still evident.
[Furthermore, Adou, this Destined One, isn't the fastest at cultivating; just look at his physique, you can tell his strength lies in physical damage.]
"President Zhou visited us a while ago and said that after reaching the Qi Condensation, breaking through to the next level requires more than just talent; one must also engage in deeper understanding, more comprehension, and more experience."
[The Chairman Zhou mentioned by Adou is none other than the Immortal King, King Zhou, who appeared at the end of the last simulation.]
[Although King Zhou is the president of the Vermilion Purple Star Kindling Society, he basically doesn't manage anything. On the contrary, He Xiangdong, the strategist of the base's garrison, is in charge of all affairs, big and small.]
"Indeed, cultivation cannot be done in isolation."
[You have a lot of experience in this area.]
[Don't be fooled by the fact that your cultivation level improved very little during those years on Spirit Micro Star and Blaze Star.]
[But great things come from small beginnings.]
[Those years spent fighting and struggling—these experiences will all be transformed into nourishment after you arrive at Vermilion Purple Star and cultivate on the Ji Family Guxiao Mountain.]
[Adou and his men live in the base year-round. No matter how big the place is, after ten or twenty years, they'll know exactly where every rat hole is.]
[When their cultivation level is low, their talent allows them to overcome all obstacles and rapidly increase their cultivation.]
[However, when one's cultivation level reaches a certain height, talent alone is no longer sufficient; even a genius must confront the towering mountains of the path to immortality.]
"Uncle Chen, that's why I want to go back to the Feathering Star System to visit my hometown. My parents should still be alive, and I want to see them."
You patted Adou's broad shoulder.
"Alright, I'll take you there."
"Won't that interfere with your cultivation?"
"The path to immortality is long and arduous; there's no need to rush. My Star Boat is faster and more convenient, and I also want to go back and see what's happening there."
"Alright! Let's go back home in glory together!"
"Haha, silly boy, what kind of triumphant return is this? You'd need to reach at least the Immortal Lord level to barely qualify as a triumphant return."
Many people have come to the city.
[The people might not know what was going to happen today, but they knew there would be something interesting to see, so they all gathered together.]
[Today, you met two other Destined One at the base.]
[Bao Hongyi, male, 28 years old, looks much more refined than Adou Shan (A Dou), but still has striking features and is quite handsome.]
This person has a crescent-shaped birthmark between their eyebrows, just like Bao Zheng.
[He was indeed as intelligent as Bao Zheng.]
[No matter how complicated the case is at the base, as long as he helps the city's government investigate, the truth will be revealed within three days.]
[Li Wanqing, female, 26 years old, graceful and elegant, with a spirited air.]
[This woman is skilled in both literature and martial arts. In her spare time, she writes poetry and lyrics, which are widely circulated in the city; even the elderly and children can recite a few lines.]
[Li Wanqing does not possess any unique markings like the golden characters on Adou's palm or the crescent moon between Bao Hongyi's Heart Moon.]
[But it is said that strange celestial phenomena occurred when she was born.]
[Otherwise, it wouldn't have attracted the attention of the Kindling Society.]
[Three Destined One, three distinct temperaments, each possessing extraordinary talent and charisma; at first glance, one can almost see a line of text floating above their heads:]
I'm the protagonist!
"If you take any of these people individually, they definitely have the makings of protagonists..."
[You can't help but sigh.]
"Please, fellow villagers, keep your distance. What we're about to do might affect you, so please be very careful!"
[The defending soldiers, armed with spears, pushed the crowd of onlookers far to the outer perimeter.]
[A group of formation Formation Master from the Kindling Society erected several layers of protective barriers around the area to prevent the influx of civilians and the city.]
[Once everything is ready, He Xiangdong comes to your side.]
[You took out the genuine Vast Sun Ring and handed it to him.]
He Xiangdong accepted it with both hands.
"Thank you, Mr. Chen."
"You're too kind."
[All three of them, including Adou, were at the Qi Transformation Realm.]
[The reason we waited until today to let them test the Vast Sun Ring was to ensure they had sufficient cultivation and skill.]
[To avoid any unforeseen circumstances where there is no ability to react.]
[As part of the Heavenly Emperor Immortal Martial Arts, even the user must be extremely cautious with the Vast Sun Ring.]
[This test began in the presence of many ordinary people and numerous members of the Kindling Society.]
[First up is the famous detective Bao Hongyi, who attempts to control the ring with his qi, but can only make the Vast Sun Ring sway slightly.]
[Then he gave up.]
He Xiangdong advised him.
"Let's try again and see if we can unleash the ring's power."
Bao Hongyi, however, possessed the concise and efficient work style of a wise man.
"No need. Although this item is incomplete, it is not damaged or broken. If it is my personal weapon, it should automatically be mine."
He Xiangdong had no choice but to arrange for Li Wanqing to try next.
[Li Wanqing put the Vast Sun Ring on her wrist. This originally enormous ring adapted to the size of her wrist, Minor Accomplishment the size of a bracelet.]
[Upon looking at them, everyone in the Kindling Society felt their eyes light up.]
"Is this the Heavenly Emperor Immortal Martial Arts corresponding to Wanqing?"
"Throughout the entire universe, the Kindling Society possesses very few Heavenly Emperor Immortal Martial Arts. We never expected to find a corresponding one."
"But I always feel like the vibe doesn't quite match..."
Before everyone could rejoice, Li Wanqing removed the Vast Sun Ring, and it returned to its original size.
"It's not mine."
He Xiangdong was puzzled.
"Didn't this ring just respond to your wearing it?"
[Li Wanqing smiled gently.]
"It's just giving me face; if I were to use it against an enemy, it would probably drain my life force."
Now, only Adou) is left.