After some thought, Ivna said, "Once you pass the third of the nine trials of the God of Light, although I won't be able to remove the soul directly, I can place a seal on it to keep it from awakening. I can also prevent that god from sensing your condition."
"Once you pass all nine trials of the God of Light, you will be able to inherit the God of Light's divine position. By then, you will be able to resist those powers yourself."
Wang Dong'er was delighted to hear Ivna's words. At last, there was a way.
"All right. In that case, I'll take the Nine Trials of the God of Light!"
"Are you certain? To this day, not a single person has passed the Nine Trials of the God of Light."
"I'm certain." Wang Dong'er's voice was resolute.
I'm going to die anyway. I might as well take a gamble.
If Tang San could become the Sea God, why can't I, Wang Dong'er, become the God of Light?
"I admire your courage, but courage alone is not enough to pass the nine trials of the God of Light."
"Since you have made your choice, I will grant you the right to undertake the Nine Trials of the God of Light."
Ivna extended her hand, and nine halos descended onto Wang Dong'er.
Wang Dong'er felt nothing particularly unusual, except that there seemed to be something new in her sea of consciousness.
"These halos contain the nine trials. Touching one will trigger its trial."
"You have one year for each trial, and you may choose to begin it at any time during that year. Each trial also has its own time limit once it begins, so make sure you pay attention."
"If you miss a trial's deadline, you will