"Asura God's Trial, Third Trial!"
"Task: Skillfully utilize the Asura Domain and explore new uses for it!"
"Reward: Asura affinity increased by fifteen percent, all Soul Bone ages increased by ten thousand years!"
The second trial of the Asura God's Trial, which involved gathering a full set of Soul Bones, was probably preparation for the future evolution of Soul Bones into Divine Armor. And reaching one hundred percent Asura affinity would allow one to inherit the Asura Godhood.
Although Lin Xiao was a freeloading moocher,
he still had to admit the Asura God was incredibly wealthy and generous.
Of course, compared to Tang San, who skipped the trials entirely and directly inherited the Asura Godhood, he still felt inadequate.
Lin Xiao felt his strength growing.
He couldn't help but sigh:
Fighting tooth and nail in the early stages, taking risks to absorb Soul Rings beyond my level, and in the end, the age increase is measured in ten thousand years with such ease.
Lin Xiao had known for a long time that after becoming a god, the age of Soul Rings and Soul Bones could be increased with the growth of Soul Power. This meant that Soul Rings and Soul Bones after becoming a god had the potential for infinite growth.
Therefore, he had always focused more on the quality of Soul Rings and Soul Bones rather than their age.
In his opinion, even if the age of the Soul Rings and Soul Bones was slightly lower, as long as the quality was good enough, they were worth investing in. Just like now, Lin Xiao possessed a uniform set of Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings and Soul Bones...
"Is the Asura God sending money and supplies again?"
Feng Yu blinked, her expression strange.
Lin Xiao nodded.
"I haven't really paid much attention to my Asura God's Trials. Sometimes they just happen naturally, and it feels strangely like leveling up and getting a big gift package."
Feng Yu said casually,
"Who cares? Just take it if it's there."
"Lin Xiao, I'm about to begin Nirvana. Get ready. First, release your Phoenix True Body."
Expectation flashed in Lin Xiao's eyes.
Phoenix True Body?
He wanted to see just how big of a surprise it could bring him!
Lin Xiao released his Phoenix True Body.
Instantly, a powerful force soared into the sky, the crimson light dyeing the white clouds red like a sunset. Accompanied by a clear and resonant Phoenix Cry, Lin Xiao's form had already transformed into a majestic and noble Phoenix!
Its phoenix feathers were beautiful and long, shimmering with radiance. A pair of eyes burning with faint golden flames held a noble aura originating from its bloodline and marrow, possessing the domineering presence of looking down upon the world and being the sole supreme entity.
Crimson, pitch black, brilliant gold, deep purple...
Four-Colored Flames swirled around its body, like stars surrounding the moon, or like four generals guarding the supreme emperor. A faint pressure was released, causing magma to surge and heavenly fire to rain down like meteors.
Lin Xiao himself was greatly startled!
His only feeling at this moment was strength!
Unbounded strength!
He felt that having just entered the Soul Saint realm, he could fight a Titled Douluo! This wasn't an illusion after his strength surged, but a true realization after forcing himself to calm down and carefully assess!
No joke! He could really fight a Titled Douluo!
Not only could he fight, he could even kill!
It was Lin Xiao's first time using his Martial Soul True Body and transforming into a Phoenix Divine Bird, but he didn't feel any physical awkwardness. Instead, he felt as if his body was completely under his control, his state surprisingly good.
To the side,
Feng Yu observed Lin Xiao at this moment, her eyes flashing with unconcealed surprise, even carrying an excitement she couldn't hide!
A cultivation-type Phoenix!
Who understands?
She hadn't misjudged him. Lin Xiao was the one who could lead her back to her peak and stand shoulder to shoulder with her at the summit!
Feng Yu's original plan was to have Lin Xiao follow her old path, inherit her Godhood, and then sign a Phoenix Blood Contract with her. This was already the highest regard she had for him.
But she hadn't expected that even with her high expectations, Lin Xiao would still exceed them to an excessive degree.
Those Four-Colored Phoenix Flames weren't just Lin Xiao's power; they were also a testament to his growth along this journey. The young man ultimately lived up to everyone's expectations!
Lin Xiao suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and looked at Feng Yu. After transforming into a Phoenix, even Feng Yu, who had returned to her original form, seemed petite in comparison to Lin Xiao.
Feng Yu praised,
"The effect of your Martial Soul True Body is even better than I expected!"
"Now, relax your mind. I will guide you and me to undergo Nirvana together."
With that, Feng Yu transmitted guidance to Lin Xiao through their Phoenix Blood Contract. Following Feng Yu's guidance, Lin Xiao's consciousness gradually returned to chaos.
Feng Yu led Lin Xiao, and together they dove into the churning magma, only stopping when they reached the depths of the Earth Veins.
Yet, the extremely high temperature of the magma did not harm either of them in the slightest.
Feng Yu brought out the Phoenix Bone.
Beneath the Earth Veins, the Phoenix Bone seemed to undergo a peculiar chemical reaction, quickly melting down into a viscous liquid energy that enveloped both Lin Xiao and Feng Yu.
The energy of the Earth Veins was drawn in, continuously converging towards Lin Xiao and Feng Yu. Eventually, it formed a solid, extremely hard layer around the liquid energy from the Phoenix Bone, shaped like an eggshell, which even a Titled Douluo couldn't destroy.
Lin Xiao and Feng Yu were immersed in the liquid energy within, like infants back in their mother's amniotic fluid.
Feng Yu was experienced, navigating the process with ease.
But for Lin Xiao, this was definitely a novel experience.
He felt as if he had become Feng Yu's sibling.
He could sense a close connection between them. Although his consciousness was in a chaotic state, he had a strange perception of the outside world, somewhere between waking and sleeping.
It was warm and comfortable.
But the comfort only lasted for a while.
As the liquid energy from the Phoenix Bone began to be absorbed by his body, Lin Xiao felt a bone-deep burning sensation. The memory of the Evil Fire Burning Body instantly resurfaced, but this was even more overbearing and intense.
Lin Xiao suddenly realized!
This wasn't a hot spring; it was Nirvana!
Breaking down the old self to gain new life was the essence of Nirvana!
He silently endured.
Trapped within the Earth Vein eggshell and the liquid energy, he suddenly felt a bit like Sun Wukong, currently thrown into Old Man Taishang's Eight Trigram Furnace, with nowhere to hide, his body being refined by intense flames!
And Feng Yu was clearly undergoing the same experience as him.
Both of them were enduring the burning pain within the liquid energy, their consciousnesses hazy, but they could clearly sense each other's presence, and even occasionally touch hands or feet.
This unique "meeting" was like a piece of candied fruit hidden within traditional medicine, sweet amidst the bitterness.
Neither of them spoke.
They could only sense each other's existence.
However, their already intimate feelings were rapidly intensifying, like someone secretly getting a love-struck mind during a period of mutual "silent treatment," carrying a strange sense of amusement.
Lin Xiao felt this was his most "unconventional" Evil Fire Body Tempering.
Feng Yu thought this was her least boring Nirvana.
...
Outside.
What Lin Xiao didn't know was that the moment he unleashed his Martial Soul True Body and his bloodline awakened, a clear, resonant Phoenix Cry shook the clouds, ethereal and noble.
Throughout the entire Ashen Mountain Range,
Beasts stampeded, and thousands of birds paid homage.
Mountain beasts all prostrated themselves on the ground, as if worshipping an emperor.
The huge commotion even attracted attention from the outside world. Rumors spread of a rare treasure appearing, and the news was secretly reported to the Star Luo Royal Family.
The old woman at the foot of the Ashen Mountain Range looked horrified, muttering:
"The Ashen Mountain Range is acting up?"
"But didn't that esteemed person just go in?"
Her brow furrowed, and she immediately relayed the message to the Grand Prince Consort.
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