Worship Hall.
Early morning.
A golden screen of light hung above the plaza, and the names of the Six Consecrated Elders appeared one after another.
Qian Renxue stood before the screen, her gaze falling on the very bottom.
Demon Subduing Douluo.
Her first opponent in the fifth trial.
An Angel God rune descended from the screen and settled on Demon Subduing Douluo's shoulder.
His soul power contracted with it, finally settling at the Ninety-Fifth Rank.
"The Divine Examination has sealed away one rank of my soul power."
Jiang Mo raised his right hand.
A Coiling Dragon Staff fell into his palm, the golden dragon patterns along its shaft lighting up one by one.
"But if you think that means you can win easily, Young Master, I'm afraid you'll suffer for it."
Qian Renxue glanced at the other worshippers.
Golden Crocodile stood at the front.
Qian Jun stood to one side with his arms folded, and none of the others had entered the plaza.
She withdrew her gaze and drew the Angel Holy Sword at her waist.
"Then I'll fight the weakest one first."
Jiang Mo's hand paused around the Coiling Dragon Staff.
"Young Master, I'll remember those words."
"Wait until you've won before calling me the weakest."
Qian Renxue raised her blade.
"Fine."
A golden barrier rose along the edges of the plaza.
Qian Daoliu stood outside the barrier and offered no further reminders.
She glanced at her grandfather, then focused all her attention on the Coiling Dragon Staff.
A Ninety-Fifth Rank Titled Douluo.
Even with his soul power suppressed by one rank, Jiang Mo's control over his martial soul would not diminish.
If she wanted to win, she could not rely on soul power alone to clash head-on.
"Young Master, take this."
Jiang Mo stepped forward.
The Coiling Dragon