Choosing the Aptitude Fruit; Huo Wu's Innate Soul Power Reaches Level 30; Xiao Wu, Old Jack, and Qin Ming Are Chosen by Star Feather (Continued)

At this moment, on the "Mental" Challenge Gold Stele,

the words "Hu Liena," in third place, turned red.

On the "Defense" Challenge Gold Stele,

the words "Feng Xiaotian," in second place, turned red.

At last, midnight arrived.

The "Mental" and "Defense" Challenge Gold Steles

shone with brilliant golden light, illuminating the night as if it were day.

The entire Douluo Continent—

billions of lives bore witness to this moment.

Nearly a hundred thousand people had gathered around the arena.

All of them wore looks of longing and anticipation.

On the meditation cushion in the arena, Lin Feng opened his eyes.

His solemn voice rang out like a booming bell:

"Hu Liena, you placed third on the 'Mental' Challenge Gold Stele."

"Your C+ rating reward is now being distributed: one Ten-Year Longevity Pill."

Then a streak of azure light appeared in his hand and flew away.

It passed over the heads of tens of thousands of Soul Masters in the crowd.

Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin,

Dragon Duke, Snake Granny, Meng Yiran,

Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and the others all looked excited.

They had never expected a C+ rating to grant a pill that could extend one's lifespan.

Everyone was subject to birth, aging, sickness, and death; life was limited.

As its name suggested, this Longevity Pill could add ten years to one's life.

No one in this world could resist such a temptation.

The Soul Masters present felt the potent life force radiating from the Longevity Pill.

One by one, their faces flushed red, and they grew frantic.

They wished with all their hearts that the Longevity Pill belonged to them.

But the Ten-Year Longevity Pill circled through the crowd

and finally flew back to the meditation cushion in front of the arena.

Everyone wore puzzled, bewildered expressions at the sight.

Lin Feng picked up the Longevity Pill in front of him.

He furrowed his brows and muttered:

"Hu Liena didn't come to claim her reward?"

"That doesn't make sense..."

"Ah... now I remember."

"She was so irritating earlier that I knocked her unconscious."

"That works out. One less reward to give away."

Then he tucked the Ten-Year Longevity Pill into his robes.

In a clear voice, he announced:

"Since Hu Liena did not come to claim her reward,

"her reward is forfeited."

"Let us continue with the rewards for the other Challenge Gold Steles."

For a moment, Lin Feng's words silenced the entire crowd.

Everyone froze in shock.

They could hardly believe Hu Liena had just missed out on the precious Longevity Pill.

What a terrible waste!

They wanted nothing more than to rush onto the arena and claim it in Hu Liena's place.

But they were afraid the Senior would simply beat them to death.

On the arena, Lin Feng announced:

"Feng Xiaotian, you placed second on the 'Defense' Challenge Gold Stele."

"Your B+ rating reward is now being distributed!"

Then a purple orb of light appeared in his hand and flew away.

In midair, it transformed into a red tree.

The tree radiated profound power, with ten fruits growing on its branches.

Above them, the "Defense" Challenge Gold Stele

sent down golden light that enveloped Feng Xiaotian in the crowd.

It made him look sacred and noble.

Wrapped in profound power, he flew to the red tree.

He became the focus of everyone's attention, drawing envy from all around.

Lin Feng's voice rang out again:

"Feng Xiaotian, this is your B+ rating reward."

"You may choose the specific attribute of your reward."

"Among Martial Soul, Soul Power, aptitude,

"attack, defense, Spirit Bone, lifespan,

"mental strength, appearance, and gender—

"you may choose one of these ten attributes."

"You have one minute to make your choice."

As Lin Feng finished speaking, a barrier formed around the red tree in the night sky.

It was a Defense Array, its golden light shooting into the heavens.

By the arena, everyone stared intently at the red tree in the air.

The ten fruits on its branches, each giving off a different aura,

seemed to possess an irresistible allure, tugging at everyone's heartstrings.

They already knew that Hu Liena had chosen the "Martial Soul" attribute the night before.

She had received a Spirit Fruit.

After eating it, she gained a Second Spirit, the divine Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.

Everyone was curious about which attribute Feng Xiaotian would choose.

They wondered what sort of miracle would happen next.

In the air, Feng Xiaotian was bathed in golden light.

He gazed at the red tree before him and the ten fruits on its branches.

His heart pounded faster and faster.

He had never expected to receive a B+ rating reward.

It all felt so unreal.

Feng Xiaotian drew a deep breath.

He looked down at his girlfriend, Huo Wu, who was gazing up at him with affection.

He made his decision.

Feng Xiaotian's expression grew serious as he looked toward the arena.

He called out excitedly:

"Senior, I have a question I'd like to ask!"

Lin Feng nodded. "Go ahead."

Feng Xiaotian asked:

"Senior, the reward fruit I received—

"can... can I give it to someone else?"

At those words, everyone stared at Feng Xiaotian in disbelief.

They thought he must have lost his mind.

He actually wanted to give away a B+ rating reward.

Lin Feng said nothing, but nodded.

Having received the answer he'd hoped for,

Feng Xiaotian broke into a delighted smile and called out:

"Senior, I've made my decision!"

"I choose... the aptitude attribute!"

On the arena, Lin Feng nodded. "No problem, Feng Xiaotian."

"Take your fruit."

The next moment, from the red tree protected by the barrier in the sky,

a red Aptitude Fruit dropped.

It flew into Feng Xiaotian's hand.

Then the red tree disappeared.

The golden light filling the sky gradually dimmed.

Before long, the night returned to its previous darkness.

Holding a red fruit about the size of his palm, Feng Xiaotian descended to the ground.

Huo Wu, along with Dragon Duke and Meng Yiran nearby,

and Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, and the others, hurried over.

"Xiaotian, congratulations on receiving a B+ rating reward!"

"With this Aptitude Fruit,

"your talent is sure to make a qualitative leap!"

"That's wonderful!"

Huo Wu was so excited that she leaped up and clung to her boyfriend.

Feng Xiaotian gently stroked the girl's head.

He carefully lowered her from his arms.

Looking into her eyes, he said gently: