"I... how could I do this to Luna... I can't..." Hao Long was thrown into turmoil by Qian Jiyin's words, unsure of what to do. Did he really have to do something like this to deal with Qi Ling?
"Think it over carefully, Hao Long. This is your last chance." Qian Jiyin whispered in Hao Long's ear like a demon, "If you succeed, no one will say anything bad about you, and you might even become a hero of the Demon Alliance!"
" The Demon Alliance's... hero?" Hao Long murmured to himself, seemingly truly swayed by Qian Jiyin's words.
"And another thing, Hao Long, you've already lost everything. If you don't take a gamble, you'll truly have nothing left!" Qian Jiyin said. "But as long as you eliminate Qi Ling, there's still a chance! After all, with your sister's status, you'll always have a chance to rise again!"
After hesitating for a moment, Hao Long asked Qian Jiyin, "Then... Qian Jiyin, are you really absolutely certain about this? I can't afford another failure!"
"Haha, don't worry, I never do anything without being sure of success. If I want to deal with Qi Ling, I will be absolutely certain of victory!" Qian Jiyin laughed. "Now you have no one else you can trust besides me, right?"
Finally, after being persuaded by Qian Jiyin, Hao Long nodded, but added, "Then you must promise that you will never hurt Luna again! Otherwise, my eldest sister will not forgive me."
"Haha, don't worry, Your Majesty, we certainly wouldn't dare to touch her, nor would we let her suffer any longer," Qian Jiyin said. "Our only target is Qi Ling."
The two eventually reached an agreement and began plotting against Qi Ling once again.
Qi Ling, who was deep within the ruins, had reached the final stage of this trial, which was also the most crucial moment to pass the trial.
The little girl guarding the gate sat opposite Qi Ling, staring intently at him, and said, "He's quite handsome. No wonder he was chosen by the Blood Devil."
"Sigh, it seems we are ultimately no match for the Blood Devil. It's laughable that those people are so confident, thinking they can seize the Demon God's Godhood. They're just joking."
"Fate, indeed, is inviolable. It seems we still cannot defy the will of Heaven."
After saying this, the little girl looked at the three people beside her. Although Xiao Ye, Xiao Ming, and Chu Ling looked different, they all had a confused expression.
Just as the girl had said before, this test had nothing to do with their strength; what mattered was the realization it brought. At this moment, Qi Ling showed no signs of pain at all; in fact, her face even displayed a clear and enlightened understanding.
Without a doubt, Qi Ling has become stronger, but this improvement is not something that can be seen in a short period of time. However, it will definitely be of great benefit to him in the future.
Finally, when Qi Ling's unique aura became completely integrated, as if an independent world had formed within him, all the reactions disappeared.
Then, Qi Ling slowly opened her eyes. In those already bright eyes, there was an added special gleam, making them even more profound and composed.
"You're awake? Did you sleep well?" the girl asked Qi Ling with a smile. "It seems you've gained some new insights. Do you feel you've benefited a lot?"
Qi Ling slowly recalled the realization she had just had and said, "It truly is incredibly miraculous. This power... I can't quite put my finger on it, but it seems I can now somewhat understand that person's level of cultivation."
The person Qi Ling was referring to was naturally the Dragon God. Although Qi Ling said that she could see the Dragon God's realm more clearly, it was only like a person standing at the foot of a mountain finally being able to see how high the mountain really was.
As for how to climb to the top of the mountain and stand at the same height as the Dragon God, that's a very distant matter, and even Qi Ling doesn't know if it's possible.
"Hehe, it seems you already have your answer," the little girl said. "In that case, there's no need for the others to undergo the test. I'll let them wake up first."
After speaking, the little girl stretched out her hands and clapped them gently twice. The three of them, who had been looking confused, immediately regained their senses, and their eyes regained their clarity.
"What happened to me? I felt like I turned into a paramecium, so tiny..." Xiao Ye said, still very confused.
Chu Ling and Xiao Ming were in no better condition than Xiao Ye, perhaps even more confused. Qi Ling couldn't imagine what they had just experienced; it was probably a magical experience as well.
"Alright, distinguished guests, although it's regrettable, I still have to tell you that you can go back now," the little girl said with a smile. "Because the people who have passed the level have already appeared, and you have been eliminated."
The three were all startled, eager to know who had passed this test. They then saw Qi Ling sitting there relaxed and at ease, looking at them with a smug smile.
"Wow! Qi Ling! You actually passed!" Xiao Ye jumped up and hugged Qi Ling, saying, "You actually passed such a difficult test! You really are the Heaven's Chosen! Bringing you here was definitely the right decision!"
Chu Ling, utterly devastated, exclaimed, "Impossible! How could I possibly lose to him? This is impossible! I, Chu Ling, have never lost to anyone! I am the chosen one, I am the strongest person in this world! You must..."
"What, are you trying to say that I lied to you?" The girl looked at Chu Ling and smiled, but a hint of coldness slowly crept into her Middle God. "Young man, you! Are! Not! Worthy!"
Although it was only a trace of her aura, it was like a sharp knife piercing Chu Ling's heart, causing him a sharp pain! Only then did he realize that the two of them were beings of completely different realms, and that he had actually dared to be presumptuous in front of her, which was truly laughable.
If the other party truly harbors hostility towards me, they wouldn't need to exert much effort; killing me would be as easy as crushing an ant with a mere flick of their wrist. So why would they bother deceiving themselves?
"Alright, as I just said, those who want to leave, hurry up and leave. Those who want to stay, witness what your reward is, Qi Ling." The little girl said, getting up and walking into the room. "Those who stay, come with me."
Chu Ling was naturally ashamed and angry, so he got up and left. Did he really want to stay and let Qi Ling continue to humiliate him? He didn't have that kind of shamelessness.
Xiao Ye cheered and pulled Qi Ling inside, with Xiao Ming following behind. For Xiao Ye, Qi Ling's victory was her own victory.