The Three Instructors' Trial, Soul Power Increased by Twenty Levels!

"Is that so? Little Qin Qi, are you ready?"

Meng Shenji looked at Qin Qi and asked.

"Ready."

Qin Qi nodded. Though he did not know what the test specifically entailed, he was prepared.

"For the first test, we will use soul power to suppress you and assess your overall qualities in three aspects: physical body, soul power, and spiritual strength."

Zhi Lin spoke.

"We will gradually increase it from one level of soul power. If you feel that you can no longer endure it, speak up in time."

"We will stop immediately."

Meng Shenji said.

"Don't force yourself. Knowing when to stop is also an important criterion of the assessment."

Bai Baoshan said.

"Mm."

Qin Qi nodded to show that he understood.

"Then we'll begin."

Meng Shenji began exerting soul power pressure on Qin Qi. One level, two levels—it soon rose to level ten!

"Little Qin Qi, how do you feel now?"

Meng Shenji's voice remained calm, but a trace of surprise showed in his eyes.

To be safe, he asked.

"Mm, I don't feel anything."

Qin Qi moved his body around. He felt no pressure, nor did he find it strenuous. Everything felt just as usual.

"What a little genius. No, I should say, what a little monster."

Zhi Lin said from the side, his eyes full of gratification.

"Little Qin Qi's current soul power is roughly level nineteen."

"Normally, it is already quite impressive for a Soul Master to withstand soul power pressure equal to two-thirds of their own soul power level."

"But that data applies to beast spirits, and only while in the state of spirit possession."

Bai Baoshan patted his stomach and spoke with a smile.

"If it is a tool spirit and there is no spirit possession, then enduring one-third of one's own level is already very good."

"Little Qin Qi is currently level nineteen. Normally, he should only be able to withstand soul power pressure of a little over level six."

"Being able to endure level ten already puts him at the level of a genius!"

Meng Shenji stroked his beard, and a deeply gratified expression appeared on his face as well.

"Grandpas, please continue increasing the soul power. I think I can still hold on."

Qin Qi assessed his physical condition before speaking.

"Good. Little Qin Qi has spirit. Zhi Lin, I'll leave the rest to you."

Meng Shenji looked at Zhi Lin. Both of them were control-type Soul Masters, but Zhi Lin's control over soul power was clearly more precise than his.

For Qin Qi's safety, Meng Shenji handed the rest of the test over to Zhi Lin.

"Mm."

Zhi Lin nodded. He then divided one level into ten increments, raising it bit by bit while observing Qin Qi's condition.

Level eleven, level twelve, level thirteen... level nineteen. At this point, the soul power pressure had reached the same level as Qin Qi's soul power!

"Level nineteen! The soul power pressure has reached the same level as his soul power!"

"Reaching this point proves that Little Qin Qi is not only talented, but that his foundation is also extremely solid!"

"His physical body, spiritual strength, and soul power are all exceptionally strong. Otherwise, he absolutely could not have reached this point!"

The three instructors' gazes toward Qin Qi changed once again, becoming even more appreciative and valuing.

The rules of the Soul Master world on Douluo Continent were simple: if you were strong, then you had reason on your side.

If your talent was great, then you could gain enough goodwill!

"Grandpas, continue!"

Qin Qi could now feel the pressure. It did not feel like carrying a weight; it was more like diving underwater.

As one continued descending, the pressure kept increasing, pressing in from outside to within.

"You still want to continue? Little Qin Qi, there's no need. If we keep going, you might get hurt!"

Meng Shenji looked at Qin Qi, concern flickering in his eyes as he spoke.

"It's fine, Grandpa Meng. I can take it!"

Qin Qi spoke.

"Then let's begin again. If you can't hold on, say so immediately."

Zhi Lin reminded Qin Qi once more as he adjusted the speed and extent of his soul power increase.

Each increase was only about one-twentieth of a level, and after every increase, he gave Qin Qi time to adapt.

Level twenty, twenty-one, twenty-two, twenty-three!

At that moment, Qin Qi felt as if he had plunged ten thousand meters beneath the deep sea. The pressure became immense!

He felt as though every bone in his body was about to be crushed. He could clearly hear his heart pounding.

He was beginning to lose the ability to breathe as well. The air in his lungs was gradually being squeezed out, and he was starting to suffocate!

"Raise it... raise it another level!"

Qin Qi's voice came in broken fragments, as if he were forcing the last bit of air from his lungs.

"Alright."

The three instructors' expressions turned extremely grave. Qin Ming, watching from the side, could not help clenching his fists.

Zhi Lin slowly increased his soul power, and the pressure of level twenty-four soul power gradually settled over Qin Qi!

In that instant, Qin Qi's body endured unprecedented pressure, and the soul power within him began to be tempered beneath it.

As his soul power was continuously compressed and tempered, Qin Qi instead felt increasingly relaxed.

"Whew. According to the previous test data, my physical strength should be comparable to that of a level-thirty Soul Master."

"Even if my soul power is relatively low, I should be able to withstand the pressure of around level twenty-five soul power."

"However, because my soul power was raised directly through absorbing soul rings, it's somewhat lacking in density."

"That's why the upper limit of what I could endure was a little lower. Now, thanks to the help of you three grandpas..."

"Under this soul power pressure, my soul power has been tempered, allowing me to rise to another level."

Qin Qi took a deep breath. The burden on his body vanished in that instant, and he smiled as he spoke.

"Little Qin Qi, whether in talent or knowledge, you're already quite outstanding."

"To be honest, I even feel that you could graduate directly."

Zhi Lin looked at Qin Qi and shook his head. Earlier, he truly had not seen through Qin Qi's intentions.

Now that he understood, he could not help being astonished by Qin Qi's mastery of Soul Master theory, nor by his keen awareness and control of his own body.

"Little Qin Qi, you did very well. Cultivation is important, but simply cultivating blindly won't do."

"You must constantly observe yourself and formulate a cultivation plan according to your own circumstances. That is the correct way."

Meng Shenji nodded. He greatly approved of Qin Qi's method of learning, combining theory with practice.

By continuously observing and understanding oneself, then devising the plan most suited to oneself—that was the true method of cultivation.

Burying one's head in hard work and only knowing how to charge headfirst into problems was something only fools would do.

"Learning without thought leads to confusion; thought without learning leads to peril."

Qin Qi spoke with a smile.

"Well said. Profound!"

Meng Shenji repeated the words several times, then felt that they were truly excellent, filled with such depth!

"Three grandpas, continue. I can still hold on."

Qin Qi spoke.

Over the following period, Zhi Lin continued increasing the soul power pressure until it finally reached level twenty-six.

Under this soul power pressure, Qin Qi's soul power broke through, rising from level nineteen to level twenty!