In the twelfth month, Ye Lingling and Bai Chenxiang also achieved a breakthrough and obtained their own God-Given Soul Ring.
After absorbing the God-Given Soul Ring, Ye Lingling's Soul Ring age increased to 70,000 years, her Soul Power Level reached level 72, Seventh Soul Skill, " Holy Begonia True Body," increased the effects of all healing Soul Skill by 200% and reduced Soul Power consumption by 50%.
Bai Chenxiang's Soul Ring has a lifespan of 40,000 years, and her Soul Power has reached the peak of Level 62. Her Sixth Soul Skill, ' Swift Pierce,' involves a high-speed dive during flight, compressing Soul Power and airflow to a single point in front of her, transforming it into a 'qi blade arrow' that instantly pierces through the target.
The arrow's attack speed is 300% of its current flight speed; the higher the speed, the stronger the attack power and penetration.
The Sharp-Tailed Swift is known for its speed, and Bai Chenxiang is one of the best among the younger generation of the Speed Clan.
Now, acquiring such a powerful offensive Soul Skill that combines speed and explosiveness is like adding wings to a tiger.
Meanwhile, Oscar and Ning Rongrong, although they did not break through Level 70, made rapid progress, rising from Level 62 to Level 69.
There are three days left until the one-year deadline.
At the foot of Sea God Mountain, ten figures sat in a circle as the morning light slowly rose from the sea, casting a golden glow on each of their faces.
Tang Feng's gaze slowly swept over each face.
A year, more than three hundred days and nights, may be just an ordinary period of time in the long journey of life in the eyes of others.
But for them, this year was a transformative ordeal, a cycle of pushing themselves to their limits and then breaking through them again.
Dugu Yan, a level 77 Control System Battle Soul Saint, can advance ten levels a year, including her Soul Ring, with a maximum of two hundred levels.
Zhu Zhuqing, a Level 74 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Saint, can advance ten levels in a year, with a maximum level of 140.
Tang Jian, Level 74 Power Attack System Battle Soul Saint, has advanced ten levels in a year and is certain that he can complete the test of the 122nd step on his own.
Ye Lingling, a level 72 Healing System Soul Saint, advanced nine levels in one year, with a maximum of Level 95 levels.
Ning Rongrong, Level 69 Auxiliary System Soul Emperor, did not absorb God-Given Soul Ring and "only" increased her level by seven in a year, with a limit of Level 95.
Oscar, Level 69 Soul Emperor specializing in both Food System and Power Attack System, did not absorb God-Given Soul Ring and "only" increased his level by seven in a year, with a maximum of one hundred and ten levels.
Tai Long, Level 64 Power Attack System Battle Soul Emperor, has leveled up eight times in a year, with a maximum of one hundred levels.
Niu Zhen, Level 64 Defense System Battle Soul Emperor, advanced nine levels in one year, with a maximum of one hundred levels.
Bai Chenxiang was the most extraordinary. As a level 63 Agility Attack System Battle Soul Emperor, she advanced eleven levels in a year. Not only was she able to climb to the level 100 step, but she also possessed her own attack Soul Skill.
Finally, there's Tang Feng himself. His Soul Power Level is Level 88, which is 10 levels higher in a year. However, excluding the 6 levels of Soul Power provided by his Soul Ring Soul Bone, he only increased his level by 4 levels in a year. But this is the fourth level of Soul Douluo, which would take at least three years to achieve through normal training.
More importantly, Tang Feng felt that his Soul Power had become more refined and powerful. The Soul Power in his meridians was surging like a river, flowing in liquid form, and it was showing signs of solidification.
His current maximum limit is 800 steps.
Tang Feng withdrew his gaze and said seriously, "There are still three days until the deadline. Now, let's arrange the final preparations and the order of passage."
His gaze sharpened, and his voice deepened. "Among us, the ones facing the greatest risk are Sister Yan, Rongrong, and Sister Lingling. The others also face pressure, but with their own abilities and assistance, passing this challenge shouldn't be a problem."
Tang Feng looked around at everyone and said:
" Little Ao is first. Little Ao's Sausage are the guarantee for everyone's continued battle. And your Duplicating Mirror Image Sausage are the key to our victory. So Little Ao will go through first, get some rest, and then continue making the Sausage everyone needs."
"You have two more days. In these two days, make as many Duplicating Mirror Image Sausage as possible, so you can use them later."
"Understood." Oscar nodded solemnly.
" Rongrong is second. The boost from the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is crucial for the team to complete the test. She must pass first before she can easily boost everyone's power on the steps."
"Okay, Brother Feng." Ning Rongrong's expression also became serious for once.
"The third Tai Long, the fourth is Chenxiang, the fifth is Sister Lingling, the sixth Niu Zhen, the seventh is Brother Jian, the eighth is Zhu Zhuqing, the ninth is Sister Yan, and the tenth is me."
After Tang Feng finished speaking, he paused for a moment, then his gaze swept over everyone again. "The order has been set. Over the next two days, everyone should get into peak condition. On the final day, everyone will complete the test in this order."
He paused, his voice softening slightly. "This year, each of us has done our utmost and made miraculous progress. We will definitely get through this final step."
Everyone nodded in unison, their eyes filled with no fear, only fighting spirit and trust.
Two days later, on the last day of the trial period.
At the foot of Sea God Mountain, ten figures stood still like pine trees. The morning light had not yet completely dispelled the thin mist on the sea, and the golden Sea God's Light still enveloped the entire mountain peak.
Tang Feng stood at the very front, with nine companions who had shared life and death with him behind him.
He glanced back, his gaze sweeping over each face, revealing tension, anticipation, determination, and unwavering trust in one another.
"Let's begin," he said softly.
Oscar was the first to step forward.
He took a deep breath and stepped onto the first step. One step, two steps, ten steps, fifty steps... His steps were steady and firm as he climbed all the way to one hundred and ten steps.
He was drenched in sweat, his Soul Power was being rapidly depleted, and the pressure of the Sea God's Light was making it difficult for him to move. This was the limit he had reached in the past year.
He took out a bright red, Sky-High Rage Sausage from his pocket and swallowed it in one gulp.
In an instant, a violent power surged from his body, and his aura increased by three points.
Oscar felt a sudden lightness throughout his body, as the previously immense pressure abruptly lessened.
He took a step and continued upwards.
One hundred and eleven, one hundred and twelve... one hundred and twenty, one hundred and twenty-one.
As his right foot slammed onto the 122nd step, the pressure that had been surging from all directions receded like a receding tide.
The black six-pointed star pattern on his forehead was slightly warm.
A wisp of black mist drifted out and condensed into a black square light screen in front of him. The next moment, there was a soft ding.
The black light barrier shattered instantly, turning into specks of black light that re-entered Oscar's brow.
A sudden, profound feeling washed over Oscar. He felt his rapidly depleting Soul Power tremble, and a surge of power welled up from within.
A peculiar voice echoed deep within his mind, " Black Level Six Trials, First Trial: Cross the Sea God's Light, and advance one level through Soul Power."
Oscar opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.
Level 70.
He turned and looked down the mountain. Across hundreds of steps, he saw Ning Rongrong waving at him and the joy on his companions' faces.
Ning Rongrong was the second.
She stood before the first step, looking up at the stone steps that stretched straight into the clouds. One hundred and thirty-six steps—for Auxiliary System Soul Master, that was practically an insurmountable chasm.
But she did not back down.
She received three Duplicating Mirror Image Sausage from Oscar, each containing seventy percent of Dugu Yan's power, thanks to the blood of Dugu Yan.
This was the solution Tang Feng came up with for her; otherwise, given her physique, the risk of reaching level 136 would be too great.
She took a deep breath and swallowed the Sausage.
In an instant, a power that did not belong to her surged into her body. It was Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorus Poison Dragon power, carrying a faint aura of dragon might. Although it was only 70% of her power, it was enough to make her physical attributes surge.
She stepped onto the stairs.
Level 1, Level 10, Level 30, Level 50... With the help of the Duplicating Mirror Image Sausage, she climbed all the way to nearly 120 steps. There, the effects of the Duplicating Mirror Image Sausage began to fade, and the pressure became heavy again.
She gritted her teeth and swallowed a Duplicating Mirror Image Sausage and a Sky-High Rage Sausage.
A surge of violent power erupted once more, and she took a difficult step. One hundred and twenty-one, one hundred and twenty-two... one hundred and twenty-nine, one hundred and thirty.
When the effects of her Sky-High Rage Sausage" were about to wear off, she stood on the 130th step.
There's also Level 6.
But her Soul Power was already on the verge of depletion.