Doubts
Shi Yue came to stand before the Earth Fire Pool, his gaze fixed on the Eighth Order Spirit Fire.
Points of red light suddenly appeared in the air, forming the phantom image of a red-robed old man.
"Congratulations on passing the trial. This Eighth Order Spirit Fire is yours, provided you can take it with you. If you can't, then it simply wasn't meant for you." The red-robed old man's voice rang out, laden with meaning.
Shi Yue clenched his right fist. A dazzling azure light surged around it as he punched toward the Red Light Screen.
With a muffled clang, Shi Yue felt as though he had struck a copper wall.
He was somewhat surprised. A single punch from him could now kill an early-stage Mahayana demon beast, yet he couldn't do a thing to a mere restriction.
Shi Yue glanced at the red-robed old man beside him. The old man's expression was unchanged. It seemed he was merely an image formed by the old man's thoughts.
Shi Yue activated his Illusion Demon Spirit Pupil and carefully examined every floor tile in the hall, but found nothing.
He furrowed his brow. Spiritual light blazed around his body, transforming him into a hundred-zhang-tall giant ape with a pointed snout and simian features. It was his True Spirit Nine Transformations.
The giant ape pounded its furry palms against its chest, then swung them at the Red Light Screen.
Rumble!
A muffled boom shook the entire hall. A great quantity of crimson flames surged up from the ground, and it seemed the place was about to collapse.
The red-robed old man remained impassive, showing no reaction.
Shi Yue took a deep breath and calmed himself, paying no attention to anything around him.
A massive red boulder crashed down beside him, but