Seven days later.
After finishing her cultivation for the day, Lin Xia smiled as she felt the changes in her soul power and body.
Because he discovered that his cultivation of the Life Tempering Technique did not seem to be as excessive as Yue Guan had described.
It seemed that all the discomfort and side effects were borne by the Blue Silver Grass in his jade pendant space.
what does that mean?
An infinitely stronger physical body?
That might be a bit of an exaggeration, but the potential is definitely very high!
After all, this is a way to cleanse and exercise the body using life energy, which is on a much higher level than ordinary exercise methods!
"Xia, His Holiness the Pope summons you. Please come with me!"
Over the past few days, Yue Guan has become quite satisfied with Lin Xia, so their relationship has naturally grown much closer.
"Elder Yueguan, do you know what His Holiness the Pope wants to discuss?"
Upon hearing this, Yue Guan looked at Lin Xia with a hint of wishing for her own good fortune.
"Didn't you pass a test before?"
"The Spirit Hall's method of cultivating geniuses is unlike other places, where each one is selected through extremely rigorous methods!"
"If you enjoy the resources of the Spirit Hall, you must demonstrate the corresponding talent!"
Lin Xia understood.
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown!"
Yue Guan glanced at Lin Xia in surprise, not expecting that Lin Xia, at such a young age, could utter such insightful words.
"That's right. The Life Tempering Technique you are currently cultivating is actually a kind of resource of the Spirit Hall. There isn't a Title Douluo outside who can teach you these things."
"It's good that you can understand this!"
Papal Palace, Side Hall.
Lin Xia followed Yue Guan into the solemn hall.
After seven days of arduous training, the transformation brought about by the Life-Forging Technique is clearly visible.
Although his soul power level remained at level fifteen, his posture was more upright and resilient, his skin had a faint, warm glow, his steps were steady and powerful, and his eyes had lost some of the childishness, gaining a calmness like a rock.
Bibi Dong, seated high on her throne, cast her gaze over Lin Xia with an icy, flowing light.
Her deep purple eyes seemed to see through everything, especially lingering for a moment on the solid foundation that Lin Xia possessed, far surpassing that of an ordinary first-ring Soul Master, which was revealed after he deliberately concealed his life energy.
"Lin Xia".
The cool, clear voice echoed in the hall, without any deliberate air of authority, yet it naturally calmed the mind.
"Disciple is here."
Lin Xia stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"I have read Elder Yueguan's report."
Bibi Dong's voice carried a barely perceptible hint of approval, "To have comprehended 'Life Body Tempering' to such an advanced level in just seven days, and... it seems you've already grasped some of the subtleties of the cycle of life and death,"
"Your comprehension and resilience have truly lived up to your status as a core disciple of the Spirit Hall, and you have not wasted Elder Yue Guan's careful guidance."
"It seems that you and your Blue Silver Grass both possess surprising potential."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Holiness the Pope, and for your guidance, Elder Yueguan. I will certainly work even harder." Lin Xia replied with his head bowed, without any arrogance or impatience, knowing that this was only the starting point on his journey.
"Very good." Bibi Dong nodded slightly. "The Spirit Hall's resources are only open to the truly talented individuals who can bear its weight. The training that follows will be a further honing of your endurance, willpower, and fundamentals. Yue Guan."
"Your subordinate is here." Yue Guan bowed.
"Notify Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan. From this moment forward, proceed to the 'Thousand-Pound Gravity Corridor' where Lin Xia will conduct an endurance limit trial with the three of them."
A knowing glint flashed in Yue Guan's eyes:
"Yes, Your Holiness the Pope."
He turned to Lin Xia and gestured for her to leave, and the two of them left the side hall together.
Bibi Dong's gaze returned to the documents in front of her, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the smooth gemstones on the scepter.
Including Lin Xia in the regular trials of the "Golden Generation" reserve team is not only an affirmation of his abilities, but also an invisible test and integration process.
The Entrance to the Thousand-Pound Gravity Corridor.
When Lin Xia arrived, led by Yue Guan, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan with his signature red hair were already waiting there.
Yan had clearly just received the message, and his resentment was barely concealed.
"Elder Yueguan!"
Yan strode forward, his voice filled with obvious dissatisfaction and doubt, his gaze deliberately avoiding Lin Xia.
"Wasn't the trial supposed to be for the three of us? How... how did they add him in?"
The "he" he was referring to was naturally Lin Xia.
In his view, how could a little kid who had only been at the Spirit Hall for a few days and whose spirit was still Blue Silver Grass be qualified to train with them, these elites?
The reason you won the trial at the Sprout Camp last time was just because you took a shortcut!
In this kind of competition that purely tests physical abilities, Yan's fire attribute and strong offensive talent will definitely crush his opponent!
Yue Guan's expression was calm, but his voice carried an undeniable authority:
"His Holiness the Pope has given orders. Yan, if you have any objections, you can raise them with His Holiness the Pope."
Yan's face turned even redder, his fists clenched tightly, clearly dissatisfied, but he dared not contradict Yue Guan, let alone offer any opinions to Bibi Dong!
So all he could do was glare fiercely at Lin Xia, his eyes seeming to say:
"Kid, just you wait! You'll see!"
He even deliberately bumped into Lin Xia hard with his shoulder as she walked past him!
Bang!
A dull thud resounded.
The scene that Lin Xia was expected to stumble and even fall did not occur.
When Yan crashed into it, it felt like he had hit an old vine that was deeply embedded in the rock. His strength was steadily neutralized by an indescribable resilience, and at the same time, the force of the recoil made him take a small step back, and his shoulder felt slightly numb!
"you…!"
Yan was both shocked and furious, and almost cried out.
Lin Xia didn't even look at him, as if what had just happened was just a passing breeze.
He nodded slightly to Xie Yue and Hu Liena, then stood to one side of the group.
A glint of light flashed in Xie Yue's eyes, as if he were deep in thought.
Hu Liena looked at Lin Xia with interest, then at the disgruntled Yan, a playful smile curving her lips.
"snort!"
Yan snorted heavily, her face burning with embarrassment, feeling even more ashamed.
He secretly vowed to make this kid completely reveal his true colors in the upcoming gravity trial!
The Thousand-Pound Gravity Corridor opens.
The heavy metal door creaked open, and a heavy pressure instantly rushed over, making it hard to breathe.
Inside the door was a long, sloping passageway, with walls on both sides gleaming with a dark metallic luster, and an invisible force field permeating it.
"Rules: Resist the gravitational field, move downwards to the lowest point marked, obtain the marker, and then return to the starting point."
"Speed is not mandatory, but it must be completed in one go. You cannot use your martial spirit skills along the way; you can only rely on your own physical strength."
"Those who cannot sustain their soul power will be considered to have failed. All four of you will begin at the same time."
Yue Guan's cold voice announced the details of the trial.
Lin Xia and the others stepped into the passageway together.
(End of chapter)