While Lin Mo remained silent, the Charizard on the other side scratched its head in a human-like manner, also showing a confused expression.
Clearly, even Charizard himself didn't know why his Eighth Soul Skill was Roar of Time and Spacial Rend.
However, after a short while, when Lin Mo took a closer look at the other Soul Skill that had appeared on the Charizard, he was stunned again.
The Dragon Ascent, Hidden Power; water.
Lin Mo stared at the few lines of text on the panel, his lips twitching slightly.
He couldn't help but complain in his heart. If it was somewhat understandable that Roar of Time and Spacial Rend appeared on Charizard as the Eighth Soul Skill, then...
After all, the reason he and Charizard traveled through time in the first place was because they unfortunately encountered the aftermath of the battle between Palkia and Dialga, the two Twin Gods of Time and Space, which led to their time travel.
If one had to find a reason, then this is the only thing about him and Charizard that could connect them to the Twin Gods of Time and Space.
But this Dragon Ascent touch undoubtedly proves that Arceus are absolutely involved in this matter.
Just as Roar of Time and Spacial Rend are the signature moves of the Twin Gods of Time and Space, respectively, Dragon Ascent Touch is also Rayquaza's signature move.
Even Charizard, which is suspected of reviving Ho-Oh, couldn't have given Rayquaza the ability to imbue it with its Self-Created Soul Skill.
It's no wonder Lin Mo thought that way, because under normal circumstances, even the most talented Charizard wouldn't have the potential to learn all three moves!
This has nothing to do with whether someone is exceptionally talented or not.
This is completely illegal!!!
If Ho-Oh was responsible for reviving himself and Charizard, then the time travel of himself and Charizard, one human and one dragon, could only have been the work of Arceus.
After a short while, Lin Mo shook his head, temporarily putting all the messy thoughts out of his mind.
He has no chance to verify anything right now, and thinking about it further is just guesswork.
To verify the true reason behind this, it's probably only possible after his own cultivation breaks through to the God Level.
Thinking of this, a smile involuntarily appeared on Lin Mo's face.
No matter what, it's no exaggeration to say that Charizard's strength has increased dramatically after absorbing this Eighth Soul Ring.
Roar of Time and Spacial Rend are two Soul Skill that are respectively strong control and strong attack.
If the former hits, it will definitely be able to control the opponent and will not be resisted by any Soul Skill. The control time will not vary from person to person, and it has extremely outstanding attack power.
Unlike the former's strong control, the latter is more inclined to strong offense that ignores defense. When it releases an attack, it can tear apart the opponent along with the surrounding space and deal damage.
The Dragon Ascent is an extremely violent Wind-type physical damage attack, its pure numerical value bringing pure power.
Through communication with Charizard, Lin Mo also figured out the purpose of the newly Hidden Power that Charizard had learned: water.
Simply put, when Charizard uses this Soul Skill, it's like a monkey using the Water Repellent Technique, minimizing the adverse effects of the ocean environment on itself.
Of course, it's also possible to manipulate some water elements.
Ye Lingling, who was standing nearby, Frisk that Lin Mo's mood was off. She asked softly, " A-Mo, what's wrong? Could it be that the Soul Skill granted by this Soul Ring is not what you want?"
"No." Lin Mo shook his head. "I'm extremely satisfied with the Soul Skill of the Charizard's Eighth Soul Ring, more than satisfied."
Lin Mo Sheer Force changed the subject. "What I find slightly regrettable is that this God-Given Soul Ring is far less powerful than I imagined."
Dugu Yan was taken aback by his words and asked, "Why would you say that?"
Lin Mo took a deep breath, calmed himself down, and said, "You should still remember."
At level 70, my physical attributes were sufficient to allow me to absorb a Soul Ring produced by any Soul Beast with a cultivation level of less than 200,000 years.
"And now my physical abilities have improved dramatically compared to when I was level 70."
Upon hearing this, both Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling nodded.
They clearly remembered that Lin Mo's cultivation level had increased dramatically from level 70 to level 80.
Not only did he obtain a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone to enhance himself, he also consumed a considerable amount of Gold of Life to complete the dual sublimation of his body and his Body Martial Soul.
Moreover, not only Lin Mo, but Charizard's improvement was also quite significant.
Under such circumstances, they wouldn't be surprised if Lin Mo used God-Given Soul Ring to create a Soul Ring of quality over 500,000 years.
But the Charizard's Eighth Soul Ring is only of 400,000 years quality...
When this happened, the two of them weren't as shocked as the others; instead, they felt that the quality of the Soul Ring was slightly weaker.
Lin Mo glanced around, taking in everyone's expressions, and slowly said, "Simply put, the limit of Four Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring for this Eighth Soul Ring is the limit for God-Given Soul Ring, not my limit."
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Lin Mo continued, "However, I'm already quite satisfied with a Soul Beast of this age."
"Even when searching in the ocean where Soul Beast resources are far more abundant than on land, the same applies."
In Lin Mo's memory, even in the list of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts on land compiled by Soul Master ten thousand years later, not all of those listed had a cultivation of four hundred thousand years.
The seventh-ranked Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion Ice Empress seems to have only cultivated for 390,000 years.
Upon hearing Lin Mo's Versailles-like words, everyone was momentarily at a loss for words.
After a long silence, Feng Xiaotian finally spoke, "Every time I think my improvement is amazing, compared to you, Sect Master, I feel I still haven't worked hard enough."
Huo Wu rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "You're comparing yourself to Lin Mo? Isn't that just asking for trouble?"
Everyone laughed upon hearing this, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed.
Time flies, and another half month has passed smoothly.
During these last two weeks, everyone remained diligent and continued to cultivate as usual.
No one made any further breakthroughs, but even so, everyone was quite gratified.
Because their improvement in cultivation level over the past year is something that others couldn't achieve even in three or four years.
Moreover, compared to the improvement in cultivation level, the enhancement in physical fitness caused by the pressure beside the Sea God's Light and the nourishment from Whale Rubber and various tonics was the more gratifying Harvest for them.
They cultivate under pressure every day, eat Soul Beast meat containing pure energy to fill their stomachs, and every now and then they are given Whale Rubber to strengthen their bodies.
Such treatment is unimaginable to outsiders.
Their physical strength is now far greater than it was when they first arrived at Sea God Island a year ago.
This means that when they absorb Soul Ring in the future, the number of years they can withstand it will far exceed that of other Soul Master of the same level.
The benefits of building a solid foundation are far more valuable than simply increasing Soul Power.
They had already witnessed the value of this when they absorbed their respective Soul Ring.
For the past two weeks, everyone has maintained the same regular schedule as before, without slacking off in the slightest.
They begin their cultivation at dawn, greeted by the first rays of sunlight, rest briefly at noon, and continue in the afternoon until nightfall, when they finally step down from the Sea God's Light.
Everyone cherished these last moments, knowing that once they passed the First Trial, these unique conditions for cultivation would be gone.
The pressure brought by the Sea God's Light is the best catalyst for tempering the body.
The final day of the countdown to the First Trial, early morning.
As dawn broke, a faint golden light enveloped Sea God Mountain, making it appear exceptionally sacred in the morning glow.
The shimmering waters of the Ring Sea reflected the golden light of the sky, captivating the heart of a beautiful woman.
Everyone quickly gathered at the foot of Sea God Mountain, ready to face the first test in the best possible mental state.
After a year of rigorous training, everyone is much stronger than when they first set foot on the island a year ago.
Not only did their cultivation level improve dramatically, but more importantly, under the pressure of the Sea God's Light, their foundation became even more solid.
That feeling of being filled with energy gave them confidence for the upcoming assessment.
Their current Soul Power Level are:
Lin Mo, Class of '86.
Dugu Yan, Level 76.
Ye Lingling, Class of '75.
Feng Xiaotian, level 69.
Shui Bing'er is at level 67.
Huo Wu is level 66.
Shui Yue'er, Level 64.
Zhu Zhuqing, Class of '64.
Standing at the foot of the mountain, the group gazed at the 1,001 steps bathed in golden light, their eyes flashing with complex emotions.
A year ago, when they first came here, most of them couldn't even climb the thirty steps in the face of the Sea God's Light.
And now, they are about to officially challenge their limits.
Feng Xiaotian took a deep breath, stretched his limbs, turned to look at everyone, and said with a smile, "Everyone, I'll go first then."
His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, and a hint of nervousness.
"Go ahead." Lin Mo nodded. "Remember, do what you can. Don't worry, I'm here."
Feng Xiaotian nodded vigorously, stepped forward, and stood still in front of the steps.
He was dressed in a light blue outfit today, his long hair tied up with a headband, and he looked very energetic.
The next moment, the Gale Twin-Headed Wolf Martial Soul instantly possessed him.
Two yellow, two purple, and two black Soul Ring rose slowly from beneath his feet, gently pulsating around him.
Among the six Soul Ring beneath his feet, the second and third lit up simultaneously. With the activation of the Twin Wolf Possession and Gale Dual Wingbeat, Feng Xiaotian's aura was elevated to its peak under the enhancement of these two amplifying Soul Skill.
A pair of azure wolf wings unfurled from his back, and azure light surged around him. He shot up the steps like an arrow released from a bow.
Just as Feng Xiaotian stepped onto the stairs, Lin Mo followed suit in a flash.
As Lin Mo's heart pounded, the Divine Slaughter's Domain was suddenly activated.
A point of white light emanated from him and spread outwards, instantly enveloping Feng Xiaotian.
After receiving the boost from the Divine Slaughter's Domain, Feng Xiaotian immediately felt the pressure around him lessen, and his steps became much lighter.
Feng Xiaotian took a deep breath, steadied himself, and began to climb steadily upwards.
The first ten steps posed almost no challenge for him; his steps were light and his breathing steady.
Level 20, level 30, level 40—the pressure gradually increased, but he still handled it with ease.
At the fiftieth step, Feng Xiaotian felt significant pressure for the first time.
Golden mist surged around his body, pressing against him from all sides and slowing his movements.
But he gritted his teeth and continued upward.
Level 60, Level 70, Level 80...
With each step you climb, the pressure increases.
Feng Xiaotian's breathing quickened, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and the wolf wings on his back trembled slightly.
But he didn't stop.
By the time they reached the Level 90 steps, Feng Xiaotian was soaked through, sweat dripping down his face and splashing onto the steps.
His legs began to weaken, and every step he took required tremendous effort.
But he raised his head, looking at the last eighteen steps ahead, a determined look flashing in his eyes.
Level 95, Level 96, Level 97...
His pace slowed, each step became difficult, his legs felt like lead, and his breathing became heavy.
Finally, at the hundredth step, Feng Xiaotian stopped for the first time.
He stood on the steps, panting heavily, his chest heaving violently.
Golden mist surged around his body, creating an immense Pressure that made it almost impossible for him to breathe.
After taking a deep breath, a dense azure light suddenly appeared around Feng Xiaotian, raising his aura to its peak. He then gritted his teeth and crossed the last eight steps in one go.
Level 101, Level 102, Level 103...
The wolf wings on its back were completely folded up and pressed tightly against its back to minimize the area of force applied.
But he gritted his teeth and persevered, climbing step by step under pressure.
Level 107, Level 108!
The moment Feng Xiaotian stepped onto the last step, the pressure receded like a tide, and the sudden feeling of ease made him feel as if his body was about to fly away, an unprecedented sense of exhilaration spreading throughout his body.
He heard a soft "ding," and then a wisp of black energy emerged from the black six-pointed star pattern on his forehead, condensing into a black square light screen in front of him.
The next moment, the black light barrier shattered instantly, turning into specks of black light that re-entered Feng Xiaotian's brow.
A sudden, profound sense of enlightenment washed over me.
Feng Xiaotian suddenly felt his rapidly depleting Soul Power tremble, a surge of power emanating from within, and a peculiar voice echoed deep within his mind:
" Black Level Six Trials, First Trial: Transmigration; Sea God's Light, Passed."
" Soul Power increased by one level."
The moment the words fell, Feng Xiaotian felt his inner Soul Power surge suddenly. He had already reached level sixty-nine, and at this moment he finally broke through and reached the level seventy Quasi-Soul Saint realm!
On the other side, the instant Feng Xiaotian successfully climbed up, Lin Mo descended at an extremely fast speed.
He was everyone's last line of defense; with him around, it was almost guaranteed that everyone would successfully cross the Sea God's Light.
Since Lin Mo brought these people to Sea God Island to participate in the assessment as the sect leader, he should naturally bring them all back with him when he returns.
However, unless absolutely necessary, even Zhu Zhuqing and Shui Yue'er, who were among the weaker members of the group, were unwilling to let Lin Mo directly lead them through the test.
Firstly, taking shortcuts might increase the difficulty of subsequent assessments, and unless they really can't pass, they would never be willing to take shortcuts.
On the other hand, this first test is also an excellent opportunity to examine the results of their training over this period of time.
Before today, everyone had tried to climb upwards and had a general understanding of their own limits.
Even Zhu Zhuqing and Shui Yue'er, who were the weakest in cultivation among them, were confident that they could pass their own test with the help of Lin Mo's domain.
After all, they are completely different now compared to how they were a year ago.
Not to mention, their physical fitness and resistance to the Sea God's Light have been greatly improved, and the 108 steps are no longer an insurmountable obstacle for them.
Shui Bing'er was the second to step forward.
She walked lightly to the steps, stopped, turned to look at the crowd, and nodded slightly.
The Ice Phoenix Martial Soul instantly possessed her, with two yellow, two purple, and two black Soul Ring rising from her feet, and ice-blue light flowing around her.
She took a deep breath and stepped onto the stairs.
Level 20, Level 40, Level 60, Level 80...
Shui Bing'er maintained the same rhythm throughout, without the slightest deviation.
Up to level 108!
Overall, Shui Bing'er climbed the 108 steps with even less difficulty than Feng Xiaotian.
As she stepped onto the last step, her expression remained serene, but a hint of joy appeared in her eyes.
A black light curtain appeared, shattered, and the black light entered between the eyebrows.
" Black Level Six Trials, First Trial: Transmigration; Sea God's Light, Passed."
" Soul Power increased by one level."
Level 68.
Shui Bing'er quickly retreated to the foot of the mountain and moved to the side.
Huo Wu was the third to step forward.
She took a deep breath, stood in front of the steps, flames rose around her, the Fire Shadow Martial Soul Possession to her, and six Soul Ring rose from her feet.
"Come on," she whispered, stepping onto the stairs.
Huo Wu's climbing method is completely different from Shui Bing'er's cautious approach.
She held nothing back, pushing her speed to the limit from the very beginning, rushing up the steps like a burning flame.
Level 20, Level 40, Level 60, Level 80...
She is fast, but the cost is also high.
When she reached the 80th step, her pace began to slow down.
By the time she reached the Level 90 steps, Huo Wu was soaked through; sweat mixed with the rising steam, drenching her clothes.
But she didn't stop...
In addition to the blessing from Lin Mo's Divine Slaughter's Domain, the Charizard, which had somehow arrived on the steps, also lit up its Third Soul Ring at the opportune moment.
Sunny Day!
Huo Wu subconsciously looked up, only to see Charizard's encouraging expression.
With the combined blessing of the Divine Slaughter's Domain and the Sunny Day, Huo Wu's momentum once again reached its peak.
"Eight levels left," she muttered to herself. "Eight levels is nothing, it'll be a piece of cake for me."
She took a deep breath and took a step.
Level 101, Level 102, Level 103...
Level 108!
The moment she stepped onto the last step, Huo Wu's legs went weak, and she almost collapsed to her knees.
But she Facade stand firm.
A black light curtain appeared, shattered, and the black light entered between the eyebrows.
" Black Level Six Trials, First Trial: Transmigration; Sea God's Light, Passed."
" Soul Power increased by one level."
Level 67.
Huo Wu slumped on the steps, panting heavily, but a bright smile appeared on her face.
She succeeded.
Shui Yue'er the fourth to step forward.
She stood before the steps, took a deep breath, turned to Shui Bing'er, and smiled, "Sister, watch me."
Shui Bing'er nodded, a look of concern flashing in her eyes, but she didn't speak.
Shui Yue'er turned around, Dolphin Martial Soul instantly possessed her, with six Soul Ring rising from her feet: two yellow, two purple, and two black.
She took a deep breath and stepped onto the stairs.
The difference in cultivation level and physical fitness became obvious at this moment. Even though they were all Six-Ring Soul Emperor, Shui Yue'er's climbing speed was significantly slower than the previous three.
It took her almost twice as long as Huo Wu to reach the final step.
Shui Yue'er heard the soft "ding" sound and saw the black light screen appear, then shatter and turn into black light that entered her brow.
" Black Level Five Trials, First Trial: Transmigration; Sea God's Light, Passed."
" Soul Power increased by one level."
The moment she finished speaking, her Soul Power surged, jumping from level 64 to level 65.
Zhu Zhuqing was the fifth to step forward.
She silently walked to the steps and stood still. Instantly, the Nether Civet Martial Soul was fully activated, with six Soul Ring rising from her feet: two yellow, two purple, and two black.
She didn't say anything, but took a deep breath and stepped onto the stairs.
Zhu Zhuqing's climbing method was completely different from Shui Yue'er's.
Her movements were light and graceful, each step firm and steady, without any unnecessary movements or hesitation.
But the pressure on Sea God's Light will not be reduced in the slightest because of her agility.
Compared to Shui Yue'er, Zhu Zhuqing was noticeably faster, but she still inevitably slowed down by the time she reached level eighty.
Before long, Zhu Zhuqing finally crossed the 108th step, but instantly collapsed to the ground, fine beads of blood seeping from her skin.
A black light curtain appeared, shattered, and the black light entered between the eyebrows.
" Black Level Five Trials, First Trial: Transmigration; Sea God's Light, Passed."
" Soul Power increased by one level."
Level 65.
Zhu Zhuqing closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and felt the surging Soul Power within her body. A smile rarely appeared on her usually aloof face.
Unlike Shui Bing'er and the others who were relaxed, Shui Yue'er and Zhu Zhuqing, who were the weakest, had to exert all their strength to barely cross the 108th step.
When the two reached the last step, fine beads of blood seeped from their bodies, their faces were pale, and they were extremely exhausted.
Their climbing process clearly demonstrates the significant gap in strength and physical fitness between them.
Shui Bing'er is clearly stronger than Feng Xiaotian, Feng Xiaotian is stronger than Huo Wu, while Shui Yue'er and Zhu Zhuqing are the two weakest.
Regardless, they all passed the assessment.
After all five people passed, only Lin Mo, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling remained at the foot of the mountain, yet to begin their ascent and complete their First Trial.