On the eightieth step of Poseidon Mountain, the golden light was so intense that it was almost tangible, like a giant piece of amber, enveloping Xiao Wu's petite figure.
Time passed in this eerie stillness.
Finally, the figure within the golden amber moved once more.
Xiao Wu opened her eyes. This time, there was no sudden burst of golden light; all the divine light was perfectly contained within her body.
She looked up, gazing at something higher, her eyes calm and resolute.
"She...she stood up again!"
Xu Jiushi sighed.
"My eyes no longer find it strange."
Dugu Bo said expressionlessly, but the hand that was stroking his beard began to tremble uncontrollably again.
Under everyone's gaze, Xiao Wu raised her leg.
Level 81.
Level 82.
...
Her steps were not fast, but each step was incredibly steady, carrying an indescribable rhythm, as if she were not climbing stairs, but measuring her own territory.
Level 90!
Level 100!
Level 110!
When she crossed the threshold of the hundredth step, the crowd below the mountain fell completely silent.
Even those self-important Sea Soul Masters were like ducks with their necks choked, their mouths agape, unable to utter a sound.
The first test of the top seven tests is nothing more than climbing 108 steps.
But Xiao Wu, under three times the pressure, has already surpassed that number.
Level 120.
Level 125.
...
It wasn't until the 130th step that her steps finally faltered noticeably again.
Sweat seeped from her smooth forehead, but was quickly evaporated by the golden light of the sea god.
Her breathing became heavy, and each time she lifted her leg, it seemed as if she was using all her strength.
We've reached it! We've hit our limit again!
The same thought crossed everyone's mind: This time, surely she'll come down now?
However, what happened next almost made Xu Jiushi faint.
On the 130th step, to everyone's horrified gaze, Xiao Wu... for the third time, sat down cross-legged.
"..."
The entire room fell silent.
"Thump."
Xu Jiushi plopped down on the ground, his eyes vacant, muttering to himself:
"This is outrageous... This is outrageous... Is this test set up for her family? Is the Light of the Sea God nourishment? She can eat whenever she wants, rest when she's full, and eat again when she's rested enough?"
Dugu Bo silently took out a small medicine bottle from his soul tool, poured out two self-made calming pills, put them in his mouth, and exhaled a long breath of turbid air.
"Forget it, I won't stoop to the level of a little monster; it'll only shorten my lifespan."
Madam Poison covered her mouth and chuckled, but her smile seemed to carry a hint of bitterness and envy.
As everyone's complex emotions settled in, the sky gradually darkened.
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed Mount Poseidon in a magnificent red-gold hue, while the sea breeze carried the coolness of the night.
Ning Rongrong yawned, rubbed her eyes, and looked at Ning Liu:
"Brother Ningliu, it's getting dark. Shouldn't we go back to rest? Xiaowu, she..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xiao Wu, on the 130th step, as if by telepathy, ended her cultivation once again.
This time, she didn't continue climbing upwards. Instead, she turned back, her gaze piercing through the layers of light curtains and landing on her companions below the mountain.
"I'm not going back tonight; I'll cultivate here."
One sentence left everyone stunned.
Not going back? Spending the night in this Poseidon's Light?
Zhu Zhuqing is now standing on the thirtieth step, her whole body already soaked in sweat.
She gazed at the composed figure above the hundred steps, then looked at the steps beneath her feet, a fire igniting in her usually cool eyes.
Has the gap really gotten this big?
She believed she had considerable talent and a resilient spirit, but compared to Xiao Wu's current demeanor, her so-called efforts seemed like child's play.
She didn't speak, but silently bit her lip, closed her eyes again, and urged her soul power to absorb the golden light around her, which carried immense pressure, even more frantically.
Actions speak louder than words.
"That's right! Let's give it our all!"
Dugu Yan gritted her teeth, her eyes sharpening.
Shui Bing'er, Ning Rongrong, and the others exchanged glances, and they all saw the burning fighting spirit in each other's eyes.
If Xiao Wu can do it, why can't they?
For a time, on Poseidon Mountain, apart from the Sea Soul Masters who were still climbing, all the young men and women of Liuli Heaven sat cross-legged at their respective extreme positions and began a night of arduous cultivation.
Down the mountain, Xu Jiushi looked at the group of young people who were acting like they were on steroids, opened his mouth, but could only manage a bitter smile.
"Young people these days, really... sigh, I'm getting old, I'm getting old."
Ning Liu looked at the stubborn figures on the steps and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
He didn't say much, but walked to the open space to the side and sat down cross-legged.
With a flick of his wrist, a black-grade soul power crystal appeared in his palm.
He closed his eyes, immersed himself in meditation, and began his own meditation practice.
The night grew ever deeper.
On Mount Poseidon, golden light shone continuously throughout the night, like a lighthouse standing between heaven and earth.
...
The next morning.
As the first rays of dawn pierced the darkness and fell upon the sea, Xu Jiushi, who had been groggy all night from the sea breeze, suddenly jolted awake and opened his eyes.
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