The Fire God had already decided that as long as Kong Xuan reached out to the Primordial Divine Fire, he would directly declare Kong Xuan as his successor!
However, Kong Xuan's answer was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the small flame that had just risen in the Fire God's mind.
Kong Xuan met the gaze of the Fire God with a calm and composed expression, showing neither flattery nor eagerness to try.
He slowly shook his head. "Thank you for your high regard, Senior Fire God, but I have not come here to seek the Fire God Inheritance."
Upon hearing this, Fire God was slightly taken aback.
He simply couldn't understand how anyone could refuse the supreme Godhood Inheritance!
The moment Kong Xuan finished speaking, he subtly activated the Sea-Calming Divine Needle hidden deep within his Sea of Consciousness.
There was no dazzling light, nor any surge of Soul Power; only an invisible aura briefly swept past him before disappearing without a trace.
The people around didn't seem to notice anything, but Vulcan, being at Fire God level, naturally detected it.
His golden-red eyes suddenly lit up, the flickering flames within them seemed to freeze for a moment, then a look of sudden realization flashed across them.
"I see."
The Fire God's voice remained clear and crisp, but carried a hint of barely perceptible admiration. "It seems you have your own path to Tongtian, and there is indeed no destiny between us to inherit this legacy."
He stopped worrying and finally turned his gaze to the girl who had been standing quietly beside Kong Xuan.
"Little girl, it's your turn now, isn't it?"
The Fire God had long noticed the ultimate level of True Solar Fire within Kong Ling's body.
Kong Ling looked up at her side, and Kong Xuan nodded slightly to her.
Without further hesitation, she stepped forward and stood at the edge of the circular platform.
Taking a deep breath, she stretched out her fair and slender hand and slowly reached out towards the cluster of leaping Primordial Divine Fire.
The instant your fingertips touch the flame...
A sudden change has occurred!
The Primordial Divine Fire, which had been burning at a constant rhythm, suddenly jolted violently, as if it had been thrown into cold water with hot oil!
Subsequently, the Primordial Divine Fire became several times brighter, its crimson gold flowing, and even its center burst forth with several strands of incomparably pure golden light!
A clearly visible, scorching yet gentle flow of energy surged rapidly into Kong Ling's body along her arm.
Everyone held their breath, staring intently at Kong Ling's brow.
There, a single point of pure golden light suddenly lit up, then quickly spread and outlined a flame mark.
Moreover, this mark is different from the others before it; it is not black or red, but a dazzling and noble pure gold!
"Buzz..."
A deep hum emanated from the circular platform, causing ripples to spread across the lava canopy above.
The entire Fire God Mountain seemed to tremble gently, responding to the appearance of this pure golden flame mark.
The phantom of the Fire God silently watched all of this, and for the first time, his arrogant face revealed an undisguised complex expression, a mixture of relief, emotion, and a sense of accomplishment.
After thousands of years of lonely waiting and endless drifting and silence, at this moment, a clear glimmer of hope has finally appeared.
He spoke, his clear voice now incredibly solemn, each word seemingly imprinted in the space with the crackling sound of divine fire burning.
"With the True Solar Fire as its guide, the spirit is pure and resilient, the heart is crystal clear and flawless... Excellent, excellent, excellent!"
He said "good" three times in a row, his gaze fixed intently on Kong Ling.
"The thousands of years of waiting have finally paid off."
"After passing all Nine Trials of the Fire God, you... will become the new Fire God!"
The proclamation, like a divine decree, resounded loudly within the cave.
The Primordial Divine Fire seemed to understand its master's words, and it pulsed happily a few times.
The pure golden flame mark slowly stabilized between Kong Ling's brows, unlike the others which faded away, adding a touch of majesty to her gentle face.
Kong Ling opened her eyes, a golden flame flashing in her pupils as she sensed the True Solar Fire of her atomic Martial Soul within her body, which seemed to have undergone some changes.
All eyes were focused on Kong Ling, filled with envy, admiration, and heartfelt congratulations. After a moment of silence, these emotions transformed into a torrent of words.
" Kong Ling, congratulations!"
Congratulations, Sister Ling'er!
Having just experienced some disappointment, everyone temporarily put aside their personal emotions and offered their blessings.
They knew in their hearts that Kong Ling possessed the ultimate level of True Solar Fire, and his talent was extraordinary, so it was only natural that he would be favored by the Fire God.
This envy stemmed more from admiration for a friend who had taken the lead on the path to Tongtian than from jealousy.
Amidst the congratulations, Kong Ling's fair cheeks flushed slightly, and her eyes shone with a smile, "Thank you everyone... I will work hard."
Kong Xuan stood quietly to the side, watching her sister being surrounded and congratulated by everyone. The string that had always been on her mind seemed to relax a little.
He has protected her all the way as she grows up, and now he has witnessed his younger sister gain the approval of the Nine Trials of the Fire God, and the path to godhood is unfolding beneath her feet.
Kong Xuan's gaze was gentle, and a gratified smile graced his face.
However, this harmonious and joyful atmosphere was abruptly interrupted by an untimely, clear voice.
"Hey, don't get too excited yet!"
Fire God crossed his arms and looked at the jubilant crowd, his resolute face displaying an exaggerated expression that said, "You're all too naive."
"The inheritance has been obtained, that's right."
"But the Nine Trials of the Fire God... are not that simple."
"The divine fire is merciless, and the assessment is even more merciless; people can really die."
Fire God's blunt warning was like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the budding joy.
Everyone's expressions turned solemn, and they all focused their minds, sinking their consciousness into the flame mark that had just been imprinted on their souls, carefully perceiving the specific content of their respective tests.
After a moment of silence, pairs of eyes opened one after another, and as they looked at each other, they saw the undisguised solemnity on each other's faces.
Previously, I thought the Ice God's Trial described by Meng Hongchen was already quite difficult, but now, comparing it with the Fire God's Trial that appeared in my mind, I realize what a true "trial of the gods" really is.
Its difficulty and rigor are clearly on a higher level.
Xu Wei was the first to break the silence, his face showing obvious tension. "My First Trial is to accurately locate a single designated flame in the ever-changing ' Hundred-Flame Maze ' using only my Divine Power perception."
He rubbed his temples, his voice troubled. "As you all know, my Divine Power has always been my weakness. If I get stuck on this first hurdle, I can forget about the remaining five tests."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qiangu Fuliu's voice rang out, carrying a rare hint of tension. "My test requires me to protect a primordial Core Flame from Sea Soul Beast in a specific sea area for... a full seven days."
He frowned deeply. "The marine environment is unknown, and the strength and frequency of the attacking Soul Beast are completely unclear."
"Seven days are the only time we can afford to be vigilant; even a brief respite while recovering our Soul Power could be an opportunity for attack..."
Even he, who enjoyed fighting, felt a chill run down his spine at the thought of facing a seven-day-long, endless battle of attack and defense with no end in sight.
Then, the others also revealed the content of their First Trial.
The content received by each person is different, but without exception, it is highly targeted, pointing directly to the limits or shortcomings of an individual's abilities. The difficulty and the low margin for error make one feel heavy-hearted just by imagining it.
Finally, everyone's eyes turned to Kong Ling.
What astonishing content will be the first test for this girl who has completed all Nine Trials of the Fire God and has been officially recognized as the successor to the Fire God?
The content received by each person is different, but without exception, it is highly targeted, pointing directly to the limits or shortcomings of an individual's abilities. The difficulty and the low margin for error make one feel heavy-hearted just by imagining it.
Finally, all eyes turned to Kong Ling. This girl, who had obtained the complete " Nine Trials of the Fire God " and was officially recognized as its successor, what astonishing content would her first trial hold?