Chapter 89 The Fifth Trial of Asura
Several months later.
At the border of two great empires, there was a village of moderate size.
Smoke still rose from a few dilapidated houses in the village, and the air was thick with the stench of blood.
Several corpses lay scattered on the ground; they were the bandits and villains that Su Mo had personally killed.
After killing the group, a cold notification sound rang in Su Mo's mind.
"The third trial of Asura, judging sins, completed. Reward: 10% Asura affinity."
"The fourth trial of Asura, perfecting the Domain, evolving into the Asura Domain, is complete. Reward: 15% Asura affinity. Current total affinity: 45%."
Su Mo was slightly taken aback.
He hadn't expected that the fourth trial would be the evolution of the Domain, since his Domain had evolved a year ago.
As he was pondering this, new information about the divine examination suddenly came to mind.
"The fifth trial of Asura: hone your swordsmanship so that your swordsmanship and your beliefs are completely integrated, and you reach the highest level of swordsmanship. Time limit: three years."
Su Mo narrowed his eyes slightly.
His current swordsmanship was indeed still some distance from the highest level.
However, three years was plenty of time.
Just then, two slender figures walked side by side; it was Bibi Dong and Ah Yin.
After spending these past few months together, and having shared many nights of honest conversation, the two women now got along extremely well.
"Su Mo, have you finished your third test?" Bibi Dong asked first.
Su Mo snapped out of his thoughts and smiled slightly: "I've finished, and not only the third test, but I've also passed the fourth test."
"What?" A hint of surprise flashed across Bibi Dong's beautiful eyes. "You've already reached the fifth test so quickly?"
Although she knew Su Mo was exceptionally talented, the progress of this divine examination was simply too fast.
In her view, shouldn't the divine examination be fraught with difficulties and thorns at every turn?
But how had it become so simple when it came to Su Mo?
Ah Yin was also somewhat surprised.
She couldn't help but ask curiously, "So what's your fifth test?"
Over the past few months, Su Mo had told Bibi Dong and Ah Yin a lot about the divine realm during his travels, including the hierarchy of gods and the various rules of the divine examinations.
Therefore, neither of them was unfamiliar with the gods.
Ah Yin was extremely shocked when she first heard it.
She had always thought that Su Mo was killing those evil people on the continent simply to uphold justice and enforce the law. She never imagined that he had actually passed the test of the gods and would inherit the divine position and become a god in the future.
When she learned that Su Mo might ascend to the God Realm in the future, a faint unease welled up in her heart.
If Su Mo really went to the legendary God Realm, would they have to separate?
After all, the paths of gods and mortals were different.
Fortunately, Su Mo promised them that he would take them to ascend to the God Realm together in the future, and Ah Yin's unease gradually dissipated.
"The fifth test is to hone your swordsmanship. It will take three years," Su Mo said succinctly.
"Three years?" Bibi Dong pondered for a moment. "That's plenty of time. Shall we go back now?"
Su Mo nodded: "After being away for so long, it's time to go back and visit."
However, upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation appeared on Ah Yin's face.
Spirit City was the headquarters of Spirit Hall, a holy land for soul masters and a place teeming with experts.
There were countless Soul Douluo, and quite a few Title Douluo as well.
Although she knew that with Su Mo around, no one would dare to do anything to her.
But she was, after all, a 100,000-year-old soul beast in human form, and she was afraid she would bring unnecessary trouble to Su Mo.
After all, he was the Holy Son of Spirit Hall, a man of noble status.
If the outside world found out that he was with a soul beast, it would inevitably attract criticism.
What would the Pope think of him then?
How would the thousands of soul masters of Spirit Hall view him?
Su Mo noticed Ah Yin's unusual behavior, stepped forward, and patted her head: "Ah Yin, don't worry. You are my woman. No one in Spirit City dares to do anything to you."
"I know…" Ah Yin said softly, "I'm just worried that my identity will bring you criticism."
"Don't worry, little sister Ah Yin," Bibi Dong said with a smile, taking Ah Yin's arm. "Su Mo's strength and status speak for themselves, not to mention he's the successor of a god. In Spirit City, who dares to gossip about him?"
"Dong'er is right." Su Mo nodded slightly. "If anyone dares to have any objections, then they should ask the sword in my hand."
Upon hearing this, Ah Yin's anxiety was replaced by a feeling of warmth.
She smiled and nodded gently.
"Let's go back to Spirit City." Su Mo led the two women toward Spirit City.
...
Several days later.
A horse-drawn carriage slowly drove into Spirit City.
Su Mo sat back in the carriage, with Bibi Dong and Ah Yin nestled on either side of him.
Bibi Dong's posture was casual.
Ah Yin, on the other hand, was noticeably more nervous.
Upon entering Spirit City, a hint of nervousness, difficult to conceal, appeared on her face.
She never imagined that she, a 100,000-year-old transformed soul beast, would one day be able to set foot in Spirit City, the holy land of soul masters.
She never imagined that she, who had not yet reached maturity, would soon have to meet the Pope of Spirit Hall.
"Ah Yin, relax," Su Mo said gently. "This is Spirit City, my home, and it will be your home from now on."
Bibi Dong gave Ah Yin a reassuring smile: "Yes, Ah Yin, don't be nervous. We're here. Don't worry, our teacher won't make things difficult for you."
Ah Yin took a deep breath, her anxiety subsided slightly, and she softly hummed in agreement.
Soon, the carriage arrived at the foot of Papal Hill.
The three of them got out of the carriage.
Looking up, Ah Yin saw the majestic Papal Hill, with its white stone steps winding upward, leading directly to the Papal Palace.
The paladin knights on either side, clad in silver armor and wielding heavy swords, stood solemnly with piercing eyes.
Seeing this scene, Ah Yin's heart involuntarily quickened.
Su Mo noticed her nervousness and took her hand: "Let's go."
The three of them climbed the long white stone steps and soon arrived at the Papal Palace.
On either side of the temple entrance, the temple guards stood in two rows.
Upon seeing the newcomers, they immediately knelt on one knee and exclaimed in loud voices, "Greetings, Your Highness the Holy Son! Your Highness the Holy Daughter!"
Su Mo nodded slightly: "Get up."
The paladin knights rose at the sound of the command, turned around, and pushed open the heavy palace doors.
Inside the main hall, on the papal throne, Qian Xunji sat upright and solemnly.
He wore a papal crown, held a scepter, and was dressed in papal robes, exuding an aura of quiet authority.
When Qian Xunji saw the three people entering the main hall, his originally serious expression instantly relaxed.
He immediately stood up, stepped down from the throne, and laughed loudly, "Little Mo, you're finally back! You've grown so much taller in the years we've been apart."
"Disciple greets Master." Su Mo and Bibi Dong bowed together, their posture respectful.
"Greetings, Your Holiness the Pope." Ah Yin followed Su Mo's bow, her posture respectful but slightly reserved.
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