Domain

success.

The rising sun slowly spreads across the horizon, from sunset to sunrise.

Wang Xingyu slid off Xiao Wu's back, stretched his stiff arms, and said, "Thanks, Xiao Wu."

Xiao Wu patted Wang Xingyu on the shoulder. "No need to thank me, I already told you to watch Sister Xiao Wu create a miracle!"

Wang Xingyu chuckled. He recalled that when the Sea God Trial the stairs, Tang San had also been kicked up by Xiao Wu.

Could it be that Xiao Wu has a special advantage in this area?

The danger had passed, Lovesick Heartbreak Red drifted slowly down from the sky, landing back in Xiao Wu's arms. Xiao Wu touched the petal, a smile curving her lips as she carefully tucked it away.

At a distance of thirty-five kilometers, the Force reappeared.

Their Soul Power quickly recovered, and the biting cold wind disappeared without them noticing, as if they had returned to a safe zone thirty kilometers below.

A smiley face is engraved at the 35-kilometer marker next to it, probably an encouragement left by the Goddess of Life for the test takers.

Wang Xingyu looked up, but the treetops were still hidden in the clouds, with no end in sight.

Perhaps only those who Goddess of Life Nine Trials can see the very top.

The familiar voice of God Trial rang out, exactly the same as when the rewards were announced before.

"Passed the Second Trial for Red Level."

Wang Xingyu received a reward: his Soul Power increased by one level, and the age of all his Soul Ring increased by two hundred years.

Xiao Wu received a reward: her Soul Power increased by one level, and the age of all her Soul Ring increased by three hundred years.

Wang Xingyu is at level 53, Xiao Wu is at level 54.

The lifespan of the Soul Ring was only mentioned as two or three hundred years, probably because the two of them ultimately relied on external forces— the Lovesick Heartbreak Red and the Soul Battlefield —which can be considered a shortcut.

However, the rewards from this challenge go far beyond these numbers.

The body tempering process—strengthening the skin, muscles, bones, meridians, and internal organs from the inside out—was the greatest achievement, and the two individuals' physiques were now vastly different from before.

Before the thought could even fully form, the voice added, "Special reward: Lovesick Heartbreak Red, capable of absorbing Force."

The two of them froze in shock.

Xiao Wu reacted first, took out the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, and her eyes lit up. "Great! The Lovesick Heartbreak Red can also absorb Force!"

Wang Xingyu also thought it was good, but why couldn't this flower absorb nutrients before?

Does it need to absorb Soul Power?

Oh well, if there's a benefit to be had, might as well take it.

Maybe it can be used as an external blue buff in the future.

After the rewards were distributed, the voice never rang out again.

There was no intention to teleport the two of them down; it seemed they would have to fly themselves.

There was no need for the Rabbit Leap Meteor anymore. Blue Silver Grass tied the two of them together, spread its blue wings, and flew downwards.

There was nothing unusual below this time. Between 30 and 35 kilometers, there was no extreme cold or burning, and the Force was abundant.

The unique sensation below 30 kilometers; even gravity disappears.

Flying downwards is much faster than climbing upwards, about ten meters per second. In less than an hour, the ground was almost in sight.

When the two returned to the ground, Qing Heng and Lingxi were still standing under the Ancient Tree of Life, as if they hadn't moved since they left.

Seeing the two land, Lingxi smiled and greeted them, "Congratulations on passing the Second Trial on your first attempt. It took you a total of seventy-four days."

Seventy-four days.

Xiao Wu silently did the math in her mind and realized that she hadn't been climbing for very long, but two and a half months had already passed.

This number roughly matched Wang Xingyu's calculations, but he still had some doubts. "Two deacons, what are the assessment contents for the last five kilometers of the test?"

"The first twenty kilometers are for strengthening the body," Lingxi replied. "The last five kilometers don't Force; you have to climb entirely with your physical body."

After listening, Wang Xingyu felt the last piece of the puzzle in his heart finally fall to the ground.

His assessment was not exactly the same as Lingxi and Qing Heng's —after twenty kilometers, Lingxi and the others faced an environment without Force, relying solely on their physical bodies to withstand the extreme cold.

Their Red Level Assessment involved a rigorous internal organ training exercise between 20 and 30 kilometers, with the final 5 kilometers being a grueling climb without any Force.

This means that the content of each stage of the Ancient Tree of Life is not fixed and will be adjusted according to the examinee's level.

"Thank you, Deacon." Wang Xingyu expressed his gratitude. Xiao Wu, standing beside him, asked about the next steps, "Xingyu, what do we do next? Continue the assessment?"

I took two exams in a row and barely rested for two and a half months. I'm physically okay, but I'm definitely mentally stressed. It'll be good to relax for a few days.

"Let's rest for a few days first." Wang Xingyu turned to Lingxi, "Deacons, would it be convenient to inform you of the content of the next assessment in advance?"

"Of course," Lingxi replied, "The Third Trial isn't too difficult—planting trees."

Plant trees.

Xiao Wu immediately pictured the two of them carrying hoes and digging holes on the hillside, feeling that it was all too simple and rustic.

"Any requirements?" Wang Xingyu pressed.

The Red Level Assessment will definitely not be limited to simply planting trees.

"The elf will lead you to the place where you will plant the trees. The two of you will need to plant a total of four hundred mature trees within two years. You will understand the specific details when you start planting."

Lingxi paused, "However, I can tell you in advance about the reward for this level. It's not a regular level up—as long as your attribute is health, you can awaken some special abilities."

Xiao Wu's ears, which had just perked up, drooped down again.

Life attributes have nothing to do with her.

"What special ability?" Wang Xingyu asked curiously.

Lingxi thought for a moment, "The abilities awakened in each world are different, and the abilities awakened by Soul Master are..."

Qing Heng whispered two words of encouragement from the side, "Domain."

Lingxi's eyes lit up. "Yes, it's a domain."

field?

Xiao Wu knew that the Domain was an extremely rare ability, possessed only by exceptionally powerful Soul Beast, like Da Ming Er Ming.

Wang Xingyu knew more—many Titled Douluo didn't have domains, but he never expected that he could directly obtain one during the Life Assessment.

Hehehe.

The Life God Trial are exhilarating; there's no fighting or killing, but the rewards are ever-increasing.

However, I'm so comfortable that I'm getting a little itchy to play – just look at the Little San's Divine Slaughter's Domain, it takes countless kills to obtain that.

I gained a territory just by planting trees on my own side. I really want to beat them all up, or fight some kind of boss, otherwise I always feel like something's missing.

However, Lingxi didn't finish her sentence.

"The domain obtained in the Third Trial is most likely a semi-finished product; you'll need to pass the Fourth Trial to unlock its full form."

"The Fourth Trial? What's the content of the Fourth Trial?" Wang Xingyu prayed it wouldn't be too difficult.

Qing Heng stepped forward. "The Fourth Trial is to fight the two of you and last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn. We will suppress our cultivation levels to be the same as yours."

"Sister Lingxi, what level are you?" Xiao Wu asked.

"Late Ninth Realm," Qing Heng thought for a moment, "Is equivalent to your level 98, right?"

Okay, I guess I'm really going to get beaten up...

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