His consciousness withdrew from the alternate space steeped in original sin and divine might, returning to reality.
A breeze brushed over the hillside, carrying the fresh scent of grass and trees, yet it could not disperse the grave thought creasing Dai Youheng's brow. The God of Envy's examination, brimming with venom and temptation, still echoed in his mind.
The Snow Empress's spectral soul quietly appeared beside him, a rare trace of solemnity on her exquisite face. With their souls linked, she had naturally perceived every detail of that "Why should they?" examination.
She spoke softly, her voice as cool and clear as spring water, yet grounded in rational analysis. "Youheng, this Divine Examination of Envy sounds straightforward, as though all you need to do is find the right target and strike. But on closer consideration, it isn't that simple. The key is choosing targets that will maximize our gains while fitting the path we intend to take."
She paused briefly, apparently arranging her thoughts, then continued methodically. "I've summarized the points the God of Envy listed. They come down to eight things: opportunities and fortune, appearance, cultivation talent, martial soul quality, family background, worldly reputation, wealth, and partners. But we need to examine them one by one."
"First, we can essentially pass on cultivation talent, martial soul strength, and opportunities and fortune." The Snow Empress sounded utterly certain, with even a hint of pride in Dai Youheng. "Look at your cultivation speed. You're not even nineteen, yet you're already a level seventy-five Soul Saint, with twin martial souls, a body tempered by immortal herbs, and the blessings of divine examinations. Among the younger generation today, we would be hard-pressed to find anyone more talented than you. As for martial souls, the Abyssal Demon Tiger is already a super martial soul