Bi Mo Zhi Jian

Chapter 413 The Reward of the Seventh Trial

The twelve apostles of the Phoenix Fire, each possessing the strength to clear the second trial, combined with Yi Yueluoxi, would allow for thirteen inherited skills. Furthermore, clearing the fourth trial would grant another chance to choose an inheritance, making sixteen opportunities easily achievable.

Once any formal member of the Phoenix Fire learned an inheritance, it was equivalent to everyone having the chance to learn it.

Although Golden Skill Seeds were extremely precious and rare, he had managed to save a few over the years.

"Not only that, but with enough Epic skills as materials, it might be possible to fuse a 'Universal' Legendary skill!"

The core skills of individuals like An Jianyou and Heidao utilized innate talents/abilities as materials, making them almost exclusive skills.

It wasn't just them; skills of a slightly lower grade that incorporated innate talents/abilities also carried a personal imprint, making them difficult for outsiders to learn.

At this moment, looking at the Epic-grade skills before him, Instructor Fang's mind conjured numerous brilliant combinations.

"Meteor Strike! This Empress chooses this inheritance!"

Yiluoxi pointed her finger, her gaze immediately settling on this skill that embodied "big is strong" and "explosions are magnificent."

Frankly speaking, Meteor Strike was relatively ordinary among the ten regular skills, offering little room for development or variations. However, this was offset by its unparalleled power.

Yiluoxi's thinking was straightforward: output, maximize output.

She envisioned the scene of thousands of meteors descending simultaneously, and indeed, she was already lost in the thought, a joyful smile gracing her lips.

"This skill is indeed good. If it could be paired with Gravity Control, solidifying a hundred or thousand times the gravity onto the falling meteors, its power would increase exponentially. One of our Empire's Nine Pillars of Flame, the Flame Pillar, favored this technique, starting with gravity-infused meteor strikes."

"There are still over two months until the trial grounds close. We must seize this opportunity to clear the fourth trial."

Although Yiluoxi wasn't the strongest in terms of combat record, her age, under thirty, made her undoubtedly the youngest. In Ruo's eyes, Yiluoxi remained the most noteworthy top-tier genius.

Qianqiu cleared four trials in four seconds, an astonishing feat. However, Ruo, a professional trial administrator with extensive experience, could see the underlying mechanics. Qianqiu wasn't necessarily faster, but his combat style made it appear so.

Of course, Qianqiu, as the only top-tier genius to receive a Grade Four rating, was also highly valued by Ruo.

She introduced each inheritance and offered numerous suggestions, finding great pleasure in this task. As a trial administrator, there was nothing more gratifying than witnessing the emergence of geniuses.

This era was still quite remarkable, not as lackluster as it appeared on the surface.

She wondered if 101, 202, 303, and 505 had awakened yet. She would have to share this joy with them if given the chance... Ah, the trial grounds they managed likely also had many geniuses undergoing trials.

Recalling her thoughts, Ruo continued her introduction:

"While our Candela Empire's inheritance grounds are of high caliber, and you are all geniuses, not all inheritances can be accepted."

"Skills like Heart-Soul Sword require a certain degree of compatibility, possessing sufficient talent in the soul department to learn them."

This skill was the most demanding but also mysterious and powerful.

Its effect was to directly attack the soul, manifesting from the target's mind, making it impossible to defend against. Qianqiu chose this skill, significantly compensating for his overly conventional combat abilities.

Xing Jinglei, on the other hand, immediately set his sights on 'Splitting Body Dance.'

This was an auxiliary skill. By performing a dance that harmonized with certain rules, one could significantly enhance their physique for a short period. However, it came at a price: damage to the user's own flesh.

If Splitting Body Dance was overused, the user's entire body could crack, potentially leading to immediate death.

"This is also the origin of the name Splitting Body Dance,"

Ruo paused and added, "Legend has it that Splitting Body Dance was created by high-level beings in ancient times, inspired by observing a certain powerful fantasy creature. However, humans are not fantasy creatures, and the human body has its limits, making the side effects of using Splitting Body Dance unavoidable."

The side effects were so severe that they could even damage one's foundation.

This deterred some geniuses who had considered inheriting this ability. While Splitting Body Dance was a powerful explosive skill, its side effects meant it could only be used a few times in a lifetime. They would rather learn a skill they could use regularly and truly enhance their combat power.

Xing Jinglei did not flinch; in fact, his gaze became more fervent.

This skill seemed tailor-made for him! Using it meant self-harm? He desired exactly this kind of self-harming skill!

Once he, Grandpa Xing, mastered this skill, perhaps defeating Heidao would no longer be a mere aspiration!

He, Grandpa Xing, would undergo a major improvement!

If there was anything he was dissatisfied with regarding this skill, it was its usage. He had to strike specific poses to truly execute 'Splitting Body Dance,' rather than simply expending life energy.

"There are six cultivation-type inheritances, each with its own unique benefits. If you haven't mastered a high-level cultivation-type inheritance, I would generally recommend you choose one from this selection."

Geniuses from the four overlords indeed felt a pang of envy.

However, such cultivation-type abilities, besides during the inheritance, also required specific materials for daily cultivation, most of which were now extinct.

Take, for example, Swift Spirit Body Forging. Cultivating it to a certain level could grant short-range teleportation abilities, but it was difficult to master! Cultivation required the residual powder of the fantasy creature 'Swift Spirit,' but 'Swift Spirit' was a legendary fantasy creature, existing only in legends, much like 'Illusory Spirit.'

Let alone finding them, even if found, they couldn't be defeated. Even if defeated, they couldn't be captured.

They could only reluctantly give up.

Following this, Yiluoxi and the others, with waning interest, selected the third-tier reward – Epic-grade technologies.

During this process, they naturally chose whatever Fang You suggested. After all, these technologies were head-scratchingly complex for them, completely incomprehensible!

Of course, this wasn't due to them being poor students, but rather the technologies of the Candela Empire were too profound, which was perfectly reasonable.

Instructor Fang could actually only understand a little. He had Wang Chui, Yin Ling, and Liu Shang select them, and then he would relay the information to others. Instructor Fang had become a mere conduit.

"After all, the selection of technologies must not only consider their value but also conform to the current situation of the Phoenix Fire, prioritizing those that can be digested and popularized in a short period."

Among these was a technology that the Phoenix Fire currently lacked and urgently needed: complete airship manufacturing technology!

Candela, the White Pig-class airship!

The rewards didn't need to be chosen immediately, especially technologies. The Super Oasis often required extensive discussions before reaching a conclusion.

The Phoenix Fire had only received a portion of them.

There was no day or night in the secret realm. Apart from the wisps of white mist drifting around and the gently rippling tide beneath the platform, the entire realm seemed to have no passage of time, existing eternally.

In the blink of an eye, over a month had quietly slipped away.

The trial grounds not only didn't become deserted but grew even livelier, with long queues forming in front of the Mythic Trial Arena.

The reason was simple: after shedding their so-called elegance and pride, some Myths discovered that even without receiving rewards, attempting the trial levels could bring them immense benefits.

They didn't fear death and didn't need to hold back, allowing them to hone their combat skills most efficiently. Even if injured, under the rules of the trial grounds, they could recover quickly.

Was there a more perfect place for tempering?

Many powerful individuals, after advancing to the Mythic realm, hadn't engaged in many true battles. During this period, they were squeezing out their potential in the trial grounds and achieved considerable improvements.

On the other hand, during this time, a considerable number of Myths from outer regions continued to flock to the trial grounds.

A small number of Intermediate and High-tier Geniuses also emerged.

Even a "mysterious passerby genius" with an unknown identity cleared the third trial as a young Myth.

"However, I haven't seen that Golden Flame Female War God? Doesn't she know the trial grounds have opened?"

At the Red Lotus Empire's camp, Mythic Aispus wondered.

His record of clearing the second trial in 4 minutes and 30 seconds demonstrated his formidable strength. But that golden-haired goddess who appeared in the depths of the Sea of Filth, saved them, and slew several seven-star abominations with her sword, was undoubtedly stronger than him.

Aispus had hoped to see that Golden Flame Myth again on the grand stage of the trial grounds and express his gratitude for her saving him that day.

However, he couldn't find the golden-haired figure so deeply imprinted in his mind.

"I used to think the Golden Flame Myth was around my age, but in the past two months, having witnessed so many geniuses, I realize how vast the world is... Considering the Golden Flame Myth's youthful appearance, her age is likely under sixty. If so, she would undoubtedly be among the most dazzling figures in this trial!"

"How could she not be?" In a certain area of the trial secret realm. "Hah!"

Holding the Endless Sword, Xitina was enveloped in blazing golden flames. Her short golden hair shot upwards under the surge of energy, her eyes became incredibly sharp, and an inextinguishable flame burned in the depths of her pupils.

"Battle again!"

She strode across the ground, which rumbled ominously. She unleashed a brilliant golden sword energy, slashing at the roaring dragon before her.

This was the fifth trial of the secret realm. *Bang*—

Half an hour later, Xitina was defeated, but there was no trace of dejection on her face. After a brief rest, she stepped onto the trial grounds' battle platform again.

This was another Mythic trial ground – a backup venue.

The reason was a sudden whim from the scummy Instructor Fang, who asked Yiluoxi to make a small request: she wished to clear trials and train more discreetly.

Out of consideration for her status as a genius, Trial Administrator Ruo agreed.

After all, the main area was indeed overcrowded, and opening a backup trial ground did not violate her management logic.

However, she hadn't expected that the 'Burning Fire Merchant Guild' and the 'Phoenix Fire Organization,' the two factions that produced the most geniuses, seemed to be closely connected, with many Myths appearing familiar with each other.

Even more unexpectedly, there was a genius here even stronger than Yiluoxi: War God Xitina!

She was like a tireless war god. Since arriving here over a month ago, after sweeping through the first four trials, this girl with short golden hair had been relentlessly challenging the fifth trial.

Defeated time and again, she rose up again to challenge, fighting without rest. Ruo couldn't count how many battles she had fought.

Was this person made of iron? And why was she still smiling? As the spirit of the trial grounds, Ruo was somewhat dumbfounded.

"With Miss Xitina's strength, she will be able to clear the fifth trial soon, and the fifth-tier reward includes a God-Demon-level item."

God-Demon level, meaning Crimson level! Fang You's eyes lit up at this.

However, Trial Administrator Ruo regarded him with a degree of disdain, not really wanting to interact with a "mediocre elder." It was only out of consideration for him being an elder to the geniuses that she grudgingly answered his questions with patience.

"If one completes all seven trials, what kind of reward would be obtained? Would there be treasures beyond God-Demon level?"

Above Crimson level was likely Rainbow level, but Fang You had never seen it.

Ruo showed an expression of "Are you dreaming?" but still replied, "Clearing the seventh trial, in the past, would grant several significant authorities within the Candela Empire and allow one to make a reasonable wish. And now..."

The Candela Empire had long since perished. Fortunately, no young Myth would clear all seven grand trials, so she didn't have to worry about that issue.

At this moment, she heard the white-robed human ask:

"A reasonable wish... wanting the entire trial grounds secret realm, that wish should be within the reasonable and achievable range, right?"

This wish was a bit beyond the scope. Ruo pondered for a moment, her mind going blank.

Fortunately, she didn't have to worry about this problem, so she simply stopped thinking about it. *Bang*—

On the 65th day since the trial grounds opened, before Xitina, the Guardian Dragon fell heavily. She was now shrouded in white flames, her armor cracked, and her body covered in blood, forcing her to lean on her sword to stand.

But that didn't diminish the fact that she had won. "Congratulations!"

Trial Administrator Ruo clapped her hands repeatedly, with a hint of regret, "Alas, if you had been born in the Candela era, you would undoubtedly have received the best training."

Dwelling on such matters was pointless. It was best to present the reward.

As she thought this, she noticed that after Xitina exited, another figure stepped onto the platform, commencing their trial.

And it was an unfamiliar newcomer who hadn't undergone a trial before.

"Next, it's my turn. The Guardian Dragon looks a bit strong, seems hard to beat..."

The black-haired girl mumbled, appearing unconfident, yet speaking with arrogance. After all, not everyone could reach the front of the fifth trial and face the Guardian Dragon puppet!

One second later, Trial Administrator Ruo's eyes widened. Sixty seconds later, Trial Administrator Ruo rubbed her eyes.

The black-haired girl was already standing before the fifth trial's Guardian Dragon puppet. And before her, arranged in a line like a black evil force, stood terrifying abominations.

Half an hour later, "Boom—"

A red and white abomination, enveloped in countless black mists, extended infinitely long silk ribbons, heavily dragging down the Guardian Dragon puppet, concluding a battle that had lasted half an hour.

An Jianyou wiped the sweat from her brow, "This trial was really too difficult to fight." Even though she hadn't moved an inch throughout the entire battle, it was all the little abomination babies fighting.

Trial Administrator Ruo, who was about to present Xitina with her reward: "???" Yiluoxi, who was observing: "..."

Damn, compared to An Jianyou, she was still a little bit behind. An Jianyou stepped down to rest, affectionately tending to her little abominations to heal and recover.

Here, Heidao slowly walked onto the trial stage. "This is indeed a good trial." Half an hour later, Trial Administrator Ruo slowly formed a giant question mark.