Old Friend, Your Signature Move

Lin Xia has discovered that the pressure brought by the Sea God's Light comes entirely from the front, like the purest Gravity field, acting evenly on every part of the body, from the skin to the bone marrow, from the muscles to the internal organs.

This kind of pressure, though terrifying, is also the fairest and most effective form of training.

It has no blind spots and will not overlook any weak points.

Now that the pressure has been removed, the body is recovering, and it seems to be undergoing a comprehensive self-repair and strengthening process, completely solidifying the "tempering effect" gained under extreme pressure.

Time slipped away quietly in deep meditation.

Lin Xia's body was like a giant vortex, frantically devouring the surrounding energy.

Sensing its master's deep meditation, Venusaur quietly lay down on a platform not far from him.

The enormous flower on its back opened and closed slightly, absorbing the sunlight, silently recovering itself, and connecting through a faint soul link.

It fed back a Sisi pure life force to Lin Xia, nourishing the subtle injuries in his meridians.

I don't know how much time passed; maybe an hour, maybe two.

As Lin Xia slowly awoke from that deep meditative state, an unprecedented sense of fulfillment instantly swept over her entire body!

He felt the surging Soul Power within his body like a flood bursting its banks, overflowing and condensing, flowing endlessly through his strong and wide meridians, emitting a roaring sound that only he could hear, like a mighty river!

An indescribable feeling of exhilaration filled my entire body!

It was a powerful feeling of returning to strength, even stronger than before! The Soul Power not only fully recovered to its peak state, but was even more solid and pure than before the climb, as if it had undergone a thorough purification and compression.

After this extreme tempering, the cultivation barriers of a level 60 Soul Emperor seemed to have become clearer and more solid.

The fatigue in my body vanished, my muscles contained explosive power, my bones seemed to have been tempered to be even harder, and my five senses became more acute than ever before, even the faint sound of waves crashing on the shore in the distance could be clearly heard.

However, this exhilarating feeling of being filled with power was instantly shattered by another intense discomfort—

It was just that the sweat from the climb had made his clothes stick tightly to his body!

The clothes that were originally quite sturdy had long since become tattered and worn under the terrifying pressure and intense movements.

At this moment, the cloth soaked with blood and sweat clung tightly to every corner of his body like a second skin.

Dark red scabs, damp and cold sweat, and fabric fibers clung together, rubbing against the countless tiny wounds and pressure-induced capillary ruptures on the skin, bringing waves of itchy, sticky, and stuffy discomfort.

Each breath caused his chest to rise and fall, and every slight twitch of his muscles caused this layer of blood-stained clothing to rub against the wound in an annoying way.

Lin Xia slowly opened her eyes, a flash of brilliance appearing deep within her purple pupils before returning to a profound calm.

He looked down at his disheveled appearance, then felt the surging power and sticky discomfort within his body, and his brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

He exhaled a long, deep breath of foul air, the smell of blood condensing into a long, white streak in the cool air.

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping across the Ring Sea.

Some of the companions were trying to climb the lower steps, such as Hu Liena and Yan, who were struggling to hold on at the tenth or so steps.

Some were recovering through breathing exercises, such as Xie Yue, who was sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, his face still pale.

Ye Lingling was on the shore, the light of the Nine Heart Begonia enveloping Dugu Yan, who had just stepped down from the steps.

Lin Xia did not get up immediately.

He needed some time to fully adjust to the huge difference between hell and heaven, and he also needed to deal with the extremely uncomfortable blood-stained clothes.

He moved his neck slightly, and his joints made a soft cracking sound.

The overflowing Soul Power within his body flowed joyfully, forming a stark and contradictory contrast with the sticky scabs on his skin.

He knew that the real test was just beginning.

This staircase, doubly blessed with the Sea God's Light, will become the cruelest and most effective whetstone on his path to greater strength.

"Come here, everyone."

Lin Xia's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly Infiltrator the sound of the waves and her heavy breathing.

Upon hearing this, everyone gathered around.

Yan practically leaped down the steps, splashing water in the process, his eyes fixed intently on Lin Xia.

"You have a plan? Tell me quickly!"

Lin Xia ignored Yan's urgency, her gaze calmly sweeping over each tired yet resolute face.

"I withstood that pressure twice and finally figured out how to do it."

He pointed behind him to the staircase that stretched straight to the sky, bathed in a sacred golden-blue light.

"This test looks deadly, but the Sea God won't really let us die. I've calculated it, and I can help one person get through it right now."

"Now?"

Hu Liena slightly opened her purple eyes and subconsciously looked at Xie Yue, whose complexion was still not good.

"How can we help? That light is so intense that people can't even use their Soul Skill."

She clearly remembered the feeling of powerlessness when Ye Lingling's healing aura was isolated from the force field.

"Venusaur just tried using the Augment Soul Skill on itself."

Lin Xia patted the thick carapace of the giant beast beside her, and a vibrant green aura of life flowed around it.

"The Sea God's Light is domineering, but it cannot stop support Soul Skill, nor can it stop the amplification it provides to oneself."

He paused, then looked at the crowd.

"Don't forget, we're in this together. We're not Single Battle."

Dugu Yan reacted extremely quickly, her emerald green snake eyes lighting up.

"You mean... to put all of everyone's strength into one person? To pile them up even if it means piling them up?"

She recalled the frustration of the five members of the Golden Generation Beat Up Lin Xia but being countered; the power of a team truly far surpasses that of an individual.

That's exactly what I mean.

Lin Xia nodded, confirming Dugu Yan's guess.

"Although not everyone has Soul Skill that can assist others, focusing our firepower is enough."

Yan slapped his thigh hard, his Red hair seemed to be on fire, and his face was full of excitement.

"Damn it! What are we waiting for? Who should we send first? Xie Yue?"

He looked at Xie Yue, whose silver eyes flickered slightly. She neither objected nor immediately agreed.

"Etc."

Hu Liena frowned, her mind becoming even more meticulous.

"How can we concentrate our efforts? Ye Lingling's healing is blocked outside, my Charm is useless on the steps, and Yan Zi's poison is even less effective. Xie Yue's Moon Blade is a powerful attack, and so is Yan's... Are we just going to rely on Lin Xia and Venusaur to force-feed her?"

All eyes immediately focused on Lin Xia.

Lin Xia's lips curled into a familiar smile, tinged with both certainty and a hint of mockery.

He patted Venusaur.

"Old buddy, here comes your signature move."

"Dana--!"

Venusaur responded with a low growl, and the huge flower bud on its back suddenly burst forth with a vibrant green light that was even more intense than the midday sun!

Fourth Soul Skill - Endless Recovery!