Within the Sea of Consciousness, emerald ripples spread gently across the water.
The Goddess of Life's figure had grown more solid than before. She looked at Tang Wulin, who had just completed the seventh trial and was wreathed in flourishing vitality, her eyes filled with affection and relief.
"Wulin, you did very well."
Her voice was like a spring breeze brushing across a lake, carrying a power that soothed the heart.
"The Life Spear's approval proves that you now understand the weight of 'protection.'"
Tang Wulin bowed slightly and said humbly, "Thank you for your guidance, Goddess. You helped me understand the true meaning of life."
The Goddess of Life smiled faintly, then her expression grew a little more serious.
"But the path of cultivation has no end."
"Your eighth trial is about to begin."
Tang Wulin's heart tightened. He immediately gathered his thoughts and listened attentively.
"Go to Shrek Academy."
The Goddess of Life slowly spoke those words, each one seeming to carry a heavy weight.
"Shrek Academy?" Tang Wulin paused in surprise. "It's the continent's greatest academy, and my alma mater, but..."
He did not understand why the Goddess of Life would send him there to comprehend a law.
"It is one of the places with the most abundant vitality on all of Douluo Star, and a gathering place for countless geniuses."
As the Goddess of Life explained, her gaze seemed to pierce the void and look toward somewhere far away.
"There, you will have a chance to comprehend the law of life."
"Although the rules of this world prevent you from comprehending the complete law, even a mere trace of its surface will be enough to transform you utterly."
"Remember, the law of life is not merely healing. It is also... creation."
"Go, child. There you will