"Rongrong, are you ready?"Qian Renyue looked at Ning Rongrong with a serious expression.
Ning Rongrong nodded and said, "Elder Sister, I'm ready. Let's begin."
Qian Renyue summoned the Life Scepter, and the nine-pointed star on her forehead shone brightly. She lightly placed the scepter against Ning Rongrong's forehead—an intense red light burst out from Ning Rongrong's body.
"Ning Rongrong, Martial Soul: Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.Red-Grade Eight Trials."
"Red-Grade Eight Trials, First Trial: Raise spirit power to Spirit King, and continuously cultivate for 120 hours within the core area of the Life Domain."
A gentle yet majestic voice resounded.
"Congratulations, Rongrong. Red-Grade Eight Trials—this is a top-tier assessment."
"Of course, hmph." Ning Rongrong snorted proudly.
"Teacher, Master, Rongrong and I will go into seclusion for the assessment."
"Go and take the trials without worry. Rongrong, divine-grade assessments are rare opportunities—don't get complacent." Ning Fengzhi reminded seriously.
"Got it, Father, don't worry."
"Yue'er, you've never needed us to worry. Rongrong will be in your care." Ning Fengzhi added.
"Rest assured, Teacher."
"Yue'er, even while taking the divine trials, don't neglect your sword cultivation."Chen Xin gently patted Qian Renyue's head.
"Understood, Master."
"We're going, Teacher, Master, Grandpa Bone—take care of yourselves."
"We're going, Father, Grandpa Bone, Grandpa Sword—take care."
After bidding farewell, Qian Renyue held Ning Rongrong in her arms and flew toward Spirit Hall's Worship Hall.
— Spirit Hall Worship Hall —
"Yue'er, after taking the herbs you brought back, everyone has gone into seclusion. Those old fellows told me to thank you."Qian Daoliu looked at her kindly. He hadn't expected the little girl he once held in his arms to have grown so much.
"We're all family, no need to thank me."Qian Renyue waved shyly. "Grandpa, Rongrong and I are going to the secret realm to take the divine trials."
"My first trial is to comprehend the Life Domain within the Light of Life, time limit one year. The spirit-power requirement—reaching Spirit Emperor—is almost done already. The main difficulty is the domain."
"Go into seclusion with peace of mind. We'll keep an eye on Tang San."
"Mhm, Grandpa, all of you need to take care."
"Go."
After saying goodbye, Qian Renyue took Ning Rongrong's hand and entered the Divine Trial Secret Realm.
— Inside the Secret Realm —
The two stepped into the divine trial secret realm. A clear dividing line split the center:• the left side was lush, vibrant, filled with life;• the right side radiated ferocity and destruction, the aura terrifying.
Ning Rongrong nervously asked, "Elder Sister, we really have to cultivate in here? It feels so dangerous."
"Don't be afraid. If it were easy, it wouldn't be a divine trial."Qian Renyue encouraged herself, then looked at her."Rongrong, ready?"
"Yes."
With that, the two stepped into the Life Domain.
From the outside, it seemed peaceful, calm, brimming with vitality.But the moment they entered, the sacred pressure and overly pure life force nearly made their bodies burst.In the time of a single blink, blood flowed from beneath both of their noses.
Qian Renyue and Ning Rongrong immediately sat cross-legged, released their martial souls, and began cultivating.They had to use spirit power to form a protective barrier to stop the overly pure energy from crushing them,while opening a small gap to slowly absorb and refine it—tempering the body, purifying their original spirit power, and increasing spirit power rank.
After only one stick of incense, Ning Rongrong couldn't endure anymore and quickly retreated to the resting area.Another stick of incense later, Qian Renyue also exited.
"Elder Sister, I didn't expect it to be this hard. We were only at the outer edge and I could only last one stick of incense. Going deeper must be far worse."
"Yes. Your trial requires cultivating in the core area continuously for 120 hours—ten days. Set a goal for yourself."
"Mhm. Once I can stay three days at the outer edge, I'll go obtain my fourth spirit ring. When I return, I'll go a little deeper. As long as I can last three days there, I'll move forward again. I'll aim to reach the core within half a year—eight months at most."
"Good. But I can't accompany you the whole time—I also need to cultivate in the Destruction Domain. Let's both do our best."
"Mhm, Elder Sister, be careful."
The two rested briefly, then stepped back into the domains to continue cultivation.
The benefits of this cultivation were enormous, but the pain was equally intense.Qian Renyue, who had grown up training swordsmanship under Chen Xin's harsh regimen and had been tempered by the Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Well, could barely withstand it.
Ning Rongrong, however, felt as if ants were gnawing her entire body—or as if her bones were being crushed. But she still gritted her teeth and persevered. She refused to ever again be helpless like during the Star Dou Forest incident.
Half an hour later, Ning Rongrong staggered out.She was pale, sweating heavily, steps unstable.After resting for a while, she looked at Qian Renyue still inside the domain, clenched her teeth, adjusted her condition, and stepped in again.
Time passed quickly—one month.
Now Ning Rongrong could cultivate three days straight at the outer edge.Qian Renyue had advanced two large steps toward the center and could remain in both domains for three continuous days. She was preparing to advance further.
"Elder Sister, I'm preparing to obtain my fourth spirit ring. After a month of cultivation, I feel the age limit for my fourth ring has increased quite a bit."
"That's great. Do you have any ideas for your fourth ring?"Qian Renyue thought and said, "I'll go with you."
"No, no—there's no need. I'll go find Grandpa Sword or Grandpa Bone. I'll be quick. You focus on cultivating."
"…Alright then. I'll go out with you first—I want to check on Grandpa and Mother."
With that, the two left the secret realm together.
Seeing Qian Renyue come out, Qian Daoliu asked with a smile,"How does it feel, Yue'er? Is the divine trial difficult?"
"It's only the first trial—it's alright. Mainly tempering the body and cultivating spirit power."
"Body-tempering opportunities are rare. Cherish it—it lays the foundation for your future. Rongrong, the same goes for you. Even support-type spirit masters need strong physical foundations. You two did well before, and this time you must make the most of it."
"Got it, Grandpa."
"Understood. Thank you, Grand Worship."
"We're all family—just call me Grandpa like Yue'er. Calling me Grand Worship is too formal."Qian Daoliu remembered Ning Rongrong risking her martial soul to save his granddaughter in the Star Dou battle. He truly saw her as a granddaughter.
"Hehe, okay! Then I'll call you Grandpa Qian from now on." Ning Rongrong giggled.
"Hahaha, good."He added, "You're out to help Rongrong get her spirit ring, right?"
"Yes. Rongrong has been level 40 for a while. It's time to get her fourth spirit ring. But I won't accompany her this time—I want to visit you and Mother."
"I'll send someone to escort Rongrong back to Seven-Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.Yue'er, you should go to Heaven Dou City. The little girl from the Dugu family came looking for you two days ago—she wasn't in good condition, probably wants to talk to you. Elder Ghost also returned once earlier—you can go ask about the situation at the Pope's Palace."
"Understood, Grandpa."Qian Renyue nodded, then said to Ning Rongrong,"Rongrong, go get your spirit ring at the Seven-Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I'll go to the Pope's Palace. Wait for me back at the Worship Hall after you return."
"Okay, Elder Sister. Remember to miss me."
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