God's test is never easy. It is not only a test of strength and skills, but also a test of will and faith.
In the vast and solemn hall, the voice of the Purple Sky Patriarch echoed like thunder, carrying unquestionable majesty and solemnity. His words were concise and direct, yet imbued with immense power and profound meaning: "To become a Heavenly Sovereign, you must pass at least three levels. If you cannot even pass these three levels, you will have no choice but to abdicate and let a worthy person take over."
Rong Lin and Rong Qi exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with determination. They embarked on the challenging journey without hesitation.
"The first level is the illusion." As the words of Zixiao Patriarch fell, a dazzling light flashed in an instant, and the figures of Rong Lin and Rong Qi disappeared from the spot, as if they were swept into another time and space by an invisible force.
When Rong Lin opened his eyes, he found himself in a garden full of flowers. The fragrance of flowers filled his nose, and the sound of birdsong filled his ears. Everything seemed so beautiful and peaceful.
However, this beauty also made him feel a little wary. He knew that in God's test, the more beautiful things were, the greater the danger they would hide.
Sure enough, he soon noticed something was amiss. While beautiful, the flowers exuded a faint, enchanting aura that seemed to captivate and captivate the senses, leaving one intoxicated and unable to extricate themselves.
Rong Lin took a deep breath and tried to stay awake. He knew that everything in this dream world was illusory, and only by strengthening his own beliefs could he avoid being deceived.
He closed his eyes and silently recited the laws of heaven and his duties. Those familiar words echoed in his mind, like a clear spring, cleansing his soul.
When he opened his eyes again, the scene before him had become blurry. Those tempting flowers and charming fragrance seemed to have lost their magic and could no longer affect him.
Just then, a burst of hurried footsteps could be heard. Rong Lin looked in the direction of the sound and saw a woman in gorgeous clothing running towards him. The woman had a delicate face, but a sly look in her eyes, like a cunning fox searching for its next prey.
She ran to Rong Lin and said in a soft voice, "Sir, are you lost? Why don't you come with me to enjoy the flowers over there?" The voice was gentle and seductive, as if it could penetrate people's hearts and make people unable to refuse.
However, Rong Lin remained unmoved. He smiled faintly and said, "Thank you for your kindness, young lady, but I have important matters to attend to, so I can't stay any longer." With that, he turned and tried to leave. The woman had clearly not expected him to reject her so decisively, and a hint of surprise and resentment flashed in her eyes.
She flashed and stood in front of Rong Lin. She smiled sweetly and said, "Sir, why are you so anxious? There are so many beautiful sights in this garden. It would be a pity if you don't savor them carefully." As she spoke, she reached out to pull Rong Lin's sleeve.
Rong Lin frowned slightly. He knew that if he continued to tangle with this woman, he would only get deeper and deeper into trouble. With a sudden thought, he grabbed the woman's wrist. The woman's face changed, and she tried to break free, but it was too late.
Rong Lin looked at her coldly and said, "Girl, if you really want to help me, tell me where the exit is. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude." His voice was firm and powerful, causing the woman to tremble involuntarily.
A trace of fear flashed in the woman's eyes. She knew that she could no longer deceive Rong Lin. She said in a trembling voice, "The exit... is at the end of the garden. There is a huge old tree. The exit is under the tree." After saying this, she lowered her head, not daring to look Rong Lin in the eye.
Hearing this, Rong Lin released the woman's wrist and turned to walk towards the end of the garden.
Finally, he found a huge, ancient tree. Its branches were lush and its trunk was thick, as if it could support the entire illusion. He walked under the tree, and saw a flash of light, and his figure disappeared into the illusion.
At the same time, Rong Qi fell into another illusion. He found himself in a vast desert, surrounded only by yellow sand and the blazing sun. The sun hung in the sky like a fireball, emitting a scorching light that was almost impossible to look at. His heart sank, knowing that this test would not be so simple.
He took a deep breath and began to search for clues in the desert. However, the desert seemed endless, with nothing but yellow sand and no sign of life at all.
At this moment, a gust of wind blew, rolling up a piece of yellow sand. Rong Qi's sharp eyes found that there seemed to be a small stone tablet in the yellow sand.
He quickly stepped forward and dug the stone tablet out of the yellow sand. He saw a few small words engraved on the stone tablet: "When the mind is calm, it is cool. Where is the water?" Rong Qi's heart moved. He understood the meaning of this sentence. He closed his eyes, calmed his mind, and took in everything around him.
At this moment, he felt a faint vibration beneath his feet. He lowered his head and saw that the yellow sand under his feet began to slowly flow, forming a small vortex.
Rong Qi was delighted, he knew there must be a source of water under the whirlpool.
He jumped into the whirlpool without hesitation, and felt his body sinking, then he lost consciousness.
When he woke up again, he found himself in a clear pool of water. The pool was like a pearl embedded in the desert, emitting a cool light.
He swam to the shore, saw a flash of light, and his figure disappeared into the illusion.
Rong Lin and Rong Qi successfully passed the first level, but they knew that this was just the beginning. The next two levels would be even more difficult and dangerous.
They had no fear or flinching, because they knew that only by going through the true test could they become a true Heavenly Sovereign.
When Rong Lin and Rong Qi reappeared in the hall, their faces showed signs of fatigue. However, their eyes gleamed with determination. Elder Zixiao looked at them, nodded slightly, and said, "Yes, you have all passed the first level. Next, it's the second level."
The words of the Purple Sky Patriarch echoed in the empty hall, carrying an unquestionable majesty and depth: "The second stage is the trial of the inner demons. You will face the fears and desires deep within your hearts. These inner demons are invisible and intangible, yet they are the most deadly. They will exploit your deepest pain and longings, weaving the most terrifying illusions, making you indulge in them and unable to extricate yourself. Only by strengthening your mind, facing and defeating them, can you pass this stage and move on."
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