Chapter 318: The Fifth Shura Trial
After Yang Potian fully absorbed the Evil Emperor's spirit ring and spirit bone, a voice echoed in his mind: "Fourth Shura Trial complete. Shura Affinity increased by 10%, bringing total affinity to 50%."
Simultaneously, the details of the Fifth Shura Trial appeared in Yang Potian's mind: Challenge and defeat Sea God High Priest Bo Saixi and Angel God High Priest Qian Daoliu within a year.
Yang Potian couldn't help but feel skeptical about this trial. What is Shura God's intention here? he wondered. In terms of strength, defeating Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu shouldn't be too difficult for him, so how would this trial benefit his growth? And wouldn't challenging Bo Saixi risk offending the Sea God himself?
He understood that divine trials usually rewarded affinity, similar to his Shura God affinity or Yang Tianyue's Sea God affinity, which signified a person's compatibility with a specific god's power. Such affinity increased the chances of ascending to godhood, with each percentage representing the compatibility between his body and Shura's divine energy.
Since his Shura affinity had reached 50%, Yang Potian felt subtle changes within himself. His command over both the power of slaughter and the Shura Domain had improved, becoming more refined and potent.
After some thought, he decided not to dwell on it. He still had a year to complete the trial, and there were matters on the Sun-Moon Continent that he needed to address first.
Divine Realm, Sea God Temple
Once again, Shura God and Sea God were together, watching Yang Potian's progress on a large mirror at the center of the Sea God Temple. The mirror displayed Yang Potian's state after absorbing the eighth spirit ring and reaching 50% Shura affinity.
Sea God looked a bit taken aback. "Your chosen heir is truly remarkable. At that moment, I almost believed that if it weren't for Douluo Star's restrictions and his lack of a god position, he could have ascended to level 100 right then and there."
Shura God remained calm. "He has potential in both strength and talent, especially with his well-thought-out training and spirit ring plans. He's barely qualified to inherit the Shura God position."
Sea God stifled his own urge to scoff, If he were my successor, I would have him pass the Sea God trials without a second thought. And here you are, nitpicking.
But he still felt curious. "Is there something special about this fifth trial? With his current strength, shouldn't he have no trouble defeating both the Sea God and Angel God High Priests?"
Shura God shook his head. "Yang Potian's growth has surpassed my expectations. Traditional trials hold little meaning for him now, nor do they provide any real challenge. Theoretically, these two high priests are the strongest beings on Douluo Star, and more importantly, they can wield divine power within their temples. That is the true essence of this trial."
Sea God nodded in understanding. "So, you want him to experience the forces of Angel God and Sea God firsthand. This will allow him to practice channeling divine energy and understand the deeper differences between godly power and spirit power."
Shura God gave a slight nod, remaining silent.
However, Sea God seemed unconvinced. "These high priests, though capable of channeling some divine power, are merely our projections. Their divine strength is ultimately limited, and with Yang Potian's current state, his own spirit power has likely fully evolved into divine power, which surpasses the depth of both high priests."
For the first time, Shura God chuckled. "That's why you're here, aren't you? Passing this fifth trial may not be as easy as he thinks."
Sea God: …
Then, a thought seemed to strike Sea God. "Shura, after absorbing that 700,000-year-old spirit beast, especially via a sacrificial fusion of spirit ring and bone, Yang Potian likely has command of some destructive powers. Aren't you concerned that Destruction might take an interest in him?"
Shura God's face darkened slightly. "Every matter has a sequence, and I placed the divine trials upon him first. Destruction has no right to claim him now."
Sea God sighed. "True as that may be, don't forget that the boy's wife is the inheritor of Life, and he seems entangled with the Angel God heir as well. Aren't you afraid that those two will lure him away?"
Shura God's face became unusually solemn. "Yang Potian is clever; he'll know where to place his loyalty. Douluo Star is my domain, where no god can wield greater power than Shura God."
Sea God fell silent.
Sun-Moon Continent
After absorbing the spirit ring, Yang Potian left the Evil Forest. By evening, he reached a distinct landmark—the very location he had been seeking.
Before him stood a grand academy, the architectural grandeur making its identity clear: this was the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy, the Sun-Moon Empire's true core.
Yang Potian walked directly into the academy, ignoring the various guards at the entrance. Ever since acquiring the Evil Emperor's spirit ring, he had gained an incredible ability: mental illusions. With a mere thought, he could distort others' perception of him, effectively making himself invisible to anyone.
Strolling through the academy grounds, Yang Potian was taken aback by the differences. Unlike the soul master academies on Douluo, this one resembled a modernized city in miniature.
Tall buildings rose in all directions, with each section clearly demarcated. The academy's infrastructure featured a vast number of high-rise buildings, some of which even gave Yang Potian a sense of danger, hinting at areas dedicated to high-grade offensive soul tools.
Compared to Douluo Continent's cities, the Sun-Moon Empire felt more developed, and Mingdu, the capital, boasted a sophistication that rivaled even Spirit City. The Sun-Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy focused on soul tools above all, with students pouring their efforts into designing and crafting them rather than traditional cultivation. Yang Potian had to admit, the Sun-Moon Continent's prosperity and modernity outshone Douluo Continent in many ways.
After navigating the academy's maze of buildings, Yang Potian finally arrived at his destination: Mingde Hall.
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