Upon hearing Fire God's voice, Kong Xuan's heartstrings tightened instinctively, and his brows furrowed.
But then he immediately realized that they were probably not in any danger.
The Fire God didn't keep them in suspense any longer, his clear voice continuing, "No need to overthink it. Those boys and girls are currently on a small island about thirty miles east of Fire God Mountain."
A small island about 30 miles east of Fire God Mountain?
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart, finally disappearing with a thud.
His tense expression eased noticeably, and he even let out a barely perceptible sigh.
However, the Fire God suddenly changed the subject, saying, "Right now, your younger sister is preparing to begin the Second Trial her Nine Trials of the Fire God."
Without any hesitation, and without even having time to thank the Fire God or ask for more details, Kong Xuan grabbed Gu Yuena and charged towards the dark red lava sky above the crater!
Two streaks of light instantly tore through the dim red light and shadow inside the cave, disappearing into the thick layer of magma above.
Silence returned to the cave.
Fire God stroked his chin, looked in the direction the two had disappeared, pursed his lips, and muttered, "Tsk, they ran fast. Young people these days, all so impatient... But that brother-sister affection is rare."
After flying away from the crater, Kong Xuan and Gu Yuena sped straight eastward.
Before long, the outline of a small island appeared in the vast blue waves.
The island is small and barren, covered with dark brown soil and jagged rocks, making it appear exceptionally desolate.
In the center of the island, a lake with a diameter of one kilometer lay quietly. Kong Xuan's gaze swept across the lake and finally spotted Kong Ling and the others on its shore.
The moment the two figures appeared, they instantly attracted the attention of everyone on the lakeside.
As soon as they landed, the others immediately crowded around them. After not seeing each other for more than five months, a thousand words were stuck in their throats, and a cacophony of greetings and heartfelt words mingled together.
Kong Xuan gradually understood that everyone had successfully passed the first test, and the rewards from the Divine Examination had greatly improved their cultivation and strength.
Among the crowd, Xu Wei was the most active, and he was the first to approach Kong Xuan, his tone full of boasting. " Brother Xuan, I was the first to pass the Second Trial, and now my Soul Power has soared to level seventy-eight!"
He knew in his heart that if it weren't for the generous rewards of the Fire God Divine Examination, it would take him at least two or three more years to reach level 78 through his own hard work.
Seeing Xu Wei's smug expression, Kong Xuan smiled slightly and nodded in approval, "Not bad, you've improved a lot."
As soon as he finished speaking, seeing Xu Wei's beaming face, he couldn't help but say, "By the way, my Soul Power has now reached level eighty-nine."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding noise froze instantly, and everyone's eyes focused on Kong Xuan, their pupils shrinking in disbelief and shock.
Xiao Hongchen was the first to regain his senses, looking Kong Xuan up and down, his tone somewhat uncertain. "Brother-in-law, you... could it be that you've also obtained divine inheritance?"
Although the others did not speak, the questions and speculations in their eyes were exactly the same as those in Xiao Hongchen's.
After all, apart from the rewards of the Divine Examination, they really couldn't think of any other way to allow someone to increase their Soul Power by eight levels in just five months.
Facing the gazes of the crowd, Kong Xuan shook his head and explained, "It wasn't the inheritance of a god, but rather the acquisition of several Soul Bone, which significantly increased my Soul Power."
In the two months since returning to Fire God Mountain, Kong Xuan has successfully fused all three Soul Bone that Gu Yuena brought out from Dragon Valley.
Although these Soul Bone had been around for hundreds of thousands of years and much of their energy had dissipated, they were still Soul Bone of the Dragon King level. The enormous energy remaining within them successfully raised his Soul Power by five levels.
Adding to the two levels of Soul Power boost from the million-year-old Soul Bone from the Deep Sea Demon Whale, Kong Xuan's Soul Power has indeed increased by nine levels in five months!
Before Kong Xuan could finish speaking, he didn't give anyone a chance to ask further questions.
His gaze fell directly on his younger sister, Kong Ling, who had been standing silently to the side. His tone softened slightly. "Is it time for the Second Trial of the Fire God?"
"Um."
Kong Ling nodded slightly, her expression calm and revealing little emotion.
Kong Xuan was unable to be by his younger sister's side for her First Trial.
Although we now know that she has passed the test smoothly, we also understand that there are no shortcuts to the Divine Examination, and the process must have been full of unimaginable torment.
Thinking of this, a fleeting, almost imperceptible pang of heartache flashed across his eyes, before he pressed on, "What were the contents of the Second Trial of the Fire God?"
Kong Ling's expression grew more solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "The second test requires you to use pure Martial Soul Fire to evaporate this entire lake of water within one hour."
Kong Xuan immediately turned his gaze to the lake beside him and instantly understood the reason for his sister's solemn expression.
This Second Trial for my younger sister didn't seem to pose the same Life- threatening danger as the first one, but the difficulty was not only not lower, but even greater.
After all, this so-called "small lake" is by no means small, with a diameter of over a kilometer.
More importantly, the assessment required her not to use any Soul Skill, but only to rely on the pure fire attribute power contained in her Martial Soul soul.
Kong Xuan opened his mouth, intending to ask her how the preparations were going, but he swallowed the words back.
He was also afraid that this questioning would put more pressure on his sister, and as his thoughts raced, his mind quietly sank into the Sea of Consciousness.
When it comes to the control of elemental power, Gu Yuena, the Silver Dragon King, is indeed powerful, but that is ultimately a talent bestowed by her bloodline.
To truly understand the essence of the elements, one must ultimately look to the Holy Necromancer, Electrolux.
Kong Xuan asked softly, " Elder Yi, do you think Ling'er can pass this Divine Examination?"
Electrolux practically watched Kong Ling grow up, and over the years, Kong Xuan had often sought his advice in order to improve her younger sister's strength.
So, in that sense, Electrolux could be considered Kong Ling's half-teacher.
Within the Sea of Consciousness, Electrolux's calm voice quickly echoed, " Little Ling'er's understanding of the fire element is already quite solid, but passing this Second Trial of the Fire God will indeed be difficult."
Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan's heart sank slightly.
Then, Electrolux changed the subject, continuing, "To evaporate this lake within an hour, we can't just rely on our own Soul Power to drive the Martial Soul fire and wear it down. We also need to draw upon the fire elements in the surrounding world and harness their power."
"Moreover, she has an advantage that others don't have." Electrolux smiled slightly, "Her Martial Soul is the sun, naturally resonating with the yang fire energy of the blazing sun in the sky. If she can draw upon the power of that blazing sun to enhance herself, the power of the True Solar Fire will definitely increase many times over. This is the key to breaking the deadlock."
Kong Xuan suddenly felt enlightened and immediately withdrew from the Sea of Consciousness, recounting Electrolux's guidance to Kong Ling in detail.
After hearing these words, Kong Ling's serious expression eased considerably, and her previously tense shoulders relaxed slightly.
Clearly, Electrolux's advice was very helpful, giving her much more confidence in the upcoming assessment.
Kong Ling first glanced at her concerned companions, her gaze finally settling on Kong Xuan's worried face.
A slight smile curved her lips, her tone deliberately light. "Brother, don't worry, there's no danger in this assessment. Even if you don't pass, it's not a big deal."
As she spoke, she subtly clenched the hem of her dress with her fingertips.
Kong Xuan could tell at a glance that while her younger sister might have some confidence, she seemed to be putting on a brave face to reassure him.
His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, but he didn't expose her unspoken feelings. He simply reached out and ruffled her hair, his tone gentle. "Don't force yourself, just do your best."
"Um!"
Kong Ling nodded emphatically, and the next second, his originally gentle aura suddenly tightened, and his aura suddenly exploded.
Three purple and four black Soul Ring, a total of seven, slowly rose from beneath her feet, standing out prominently in the lakeside sunlight.
Kong Xuan glanced at her and knew that the reward for her First Trial should be an increase in the age of her Soul Ring. Her First Soul Ring, which was originally yellow, had now turned into a purple one that had lasted for a thousand years.
Immediately afterwards, a small orange-red sun slowly appeared above Kong Ling's head, and the intense yang fire aura instantly spread.
Everyone felt the air suddenly become hot, and even the water vapor on the lakeside seemed to be evaporated, so they subconsciously took half a step back.
Kong Ling looked up at the calm lake in front of her, while the small sun overhead trembled slightly.
The Second Trial of the Fire God has officially begun!