At the praise, Ning Rongrong's smile grew wider.
"This young lady is a born genius. That's just the basics."
Lin Qing turned to Er Ni, Xiao Wu, and Dugu Yan.
Their auras were noticeably stronger. They were Soul Emperors!
Er Ni said, "I'm a level sixty-three Soul Emperor now. After I completed the Sea God's second trial, the ages of all my Soul Rings increased. I just got my sixth Soul Ring, so I have three purple and three black."
A dangerous glint flashed in Dugu Yan's emerald eyes.
The pressure of a Soul Emperor flared from her for an instant, then vanished.
"Level sixty-eight Soul Emperor. I passed the second trial. Four purple Soul Rings, two black."
Xiao Wu couldn't wait to give a little spin.
"I'm level sixty-five!"
"I finished the second trial too, and my Soul Rings match Yanzi's: four purple, two black!"
With her hands behind her back, she leaned forward until her face was close to Lin Qing's.
"Well? My Eight-Stage Kick can knock even a Soul Saint flat! Want to try it?"
Lin Qing flicked her forehead without mercy.
"Knock a Soul Saint flat? Sounds like you're asking for trouble."
"Your Soul Power's rising fast, but you haven't neglected actual combat, have you?"
Xiao Wu covered her forehead and glared at him plaintively. "If you don't believe me, ask the Soul Emperors on Sea God Island. Which one of them hasn't taken a kick from me?"
Lin Qing looked at Liu Erlong.
Everyone else's gaze turned toward her at the back as well.
Liu Erlong folded her arms. She didn't even need to summon the phantom of her Fire Dragon Martial Soul for the air around her to grow hotter.
"I was strong to begin with, so I progressed a little faster. I'm a