The space in front of the temple distorted again, and an ice-blue vortex appeared out of thin air, only much dimmer than when it was first opened.
Ning Liu and Bibi Dong's gazes converged simultaneously on the center of the vortex.
Time passed in a strange way.
In their perception, perhaps only a minute or two has passed, but for those who are undergoing the test, it is often a completely different story.
The vortex slowed its rotation, and a figure slowly walked out from within it.
He still wore the same luxurious robes and had the same delicate and handsome face, but Yue Guan's aura had undergone a complete transformation.
At this moment, he was like a chrysanthemum standing proudly in the midst of frost and snow, exuding a cold pride and a sense of purity untouched by worldly concerns.
Yue Guan raised his head, his posture still respectful.
"Your Majesty, Sect Master, I have not failed in my mission."
The moment he finished speaking, an overwhelming surge of soul power erupted from his body.
“Level 97,” Bibi Dong uttered.
The jump from level 96 to level 97 is a huge chasm for a Title Douluo.
Some people never manage to overcome this hurdle in their entire lives, and even if they do, it requires decades of arduous practice and a stroke of good fortune.
But Yue Guan accomplished this leap in just one test.
"Congratulations."
Ning Liu had a lazy smile on his face.
A look of heartfelt gratitude appeared on Yue Guan's face: "If it weren't for the sect leader's guidance on 'feeling the laws,' I would probably have turned into an ice sculpture in that snowfield long ago, let alone broken through."
This time, he was truly convinced.
Ning Liu's guidance, though seemingly a casual remark, cleared away the fog for him at the most crucial moment.
Bibi Dong's gaze scrutinized Yue Guan.
"Your martial soul essence has been tempered, and your soul power has become purer and more condensed."
Bibi Dong's perception was incredibly sharp. "No ordinary level 97 cultivator has such a solid foundation as you. Your current combat strength is probably..."
She paused, as if making an assessment in her mind.
In the entire Spirit Hall, apart from Qian Daoliu who is in seclusion, the strongest elder above level 95 is the Second Elder of the Hall of Worship, the level 98 Golden Crocodile Douluo.
"Although Golden Crocodile Douluo has a higher soul power level than you, he is old and his blood and energy are declining. He relies more on the absolute suppression of soul power level."
Bibi Dong's analysis was calm and precise: "And you, having just completed your transformation, are at the peak of your spirit and energy, and your martial soul origin has been baptized by divine power. If a fight really breaks out, your chances of winning are at least 60%."
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan's heart trembled violently.
Golden Crocodile Douluo!
He was a legendary figure in the Spirit Hall, second only to the Grand Elder Qian Daoliu; he was a living fossil.
I've actually become qualified to compete with him?
Bibi Dong continued, "In the current Elders' Hall, besides the Grand Elder, you should be the second most important person."
"It's all thanks to His Majesty and the Sect Master's guidance." Yue Guan took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.
Ning Liu waved his hand, standing to the side: "Tell me, what is the fourth test?"
Yue Guan nodded, his expression turning solemn again.
He closed his eyes, as if receiving a message from God.
A moment later, he opened his eyes, a strange expression on his face.
"The fourth test is called 'The Spirit Gathered by a Hundred Chrysanthemums'."
"A hundred chrysanthemums nourish the spirit?" Ning Liu stroked his chin. "That sounds elegant. What are the specifics?"
Yue Guan's expression became even stranger, and he hesitated before saying:
"The test is... to taste a bowl of 'Hundred Flower Soup'."
"What?"
This time, it was Bibi Dong who raised the question. She frowned slightly, thinking she had misheard.
"Would you like to try a bowl of soup?"
"Yes."
Yue Guan confirmed, "The message God gave was that this 'Hundred Flower Soup' was made from one hundred kinds of divine chrysanthemums that contain different energies."
"Among them, some chrysanthemums have a gentle and nourishing energy, some are fierce and fiery, some are cold and piercing, some can induce hallucinations, and some can disturb the mind..."
"When hundreds of energies are mixed together, they can create extremely terrifying energy conflicts."
He explained, "What I need to do is, after tasting this soup, use my own mental strength to sort out, guide, and suppress the hundred kinds of rampant energy in my body, and finally absorb them completely."
"If your mental strength is insufficient, or if there is a mistake, you will have to start over."
This test sounds simple, but it's actually quite complex.
It doesn't test combat ability, but rather the ability to control one's own most minute details.
After listening, Ning Liu nodded thoughtfully.
"I see. This is a test of your ability to precisely control your mental and spiritual power. The third test tempered your physical body and martial spirit, and the fourth test is to hone your 'spirit'."
"The succession of the Chrysanthemum God is quite rigorous, with each step meticulously linked."
He looked at Yue Guan: "With your current mental strength, it shouldn't be difficult for you to deal with this."
In the previous battle, Yue Guan had demonstrated remarkable spiritual cultivation; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to perfectly control that enormous Qirong Tongtian Chrysanthemum. Now that his soul power has broken through to level ninety-seven, his spiritual power has naturally increased as well.
However, Bibi Dong suddenly chuckled softly.
Her laughter was soft, yet it carried an obvious...disdain.
That's it?
She looked at Yue Guan, her purple eyes filled with scrutiny and doubt.
"Is drinking a bowl of soup enough to stabilize your energy level and that's it?"
Bibi Dong's tone conveyed a sense of incomprehension.
Are you sure there are no other conditions attached?
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