"Already taken it? Tell us about it—how was the effect?" Qian Renyue asked with curiosity. Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan beside her were also looking curiously at Hu Liena and the other two.
"I took the Jade Fox Enchanting Fruit. My fox martial soul evolved into a Nine-Tailed Fox, and my soul power increased by six levels. I'm now a level 57 Soul King. Every time I add a soul ring, I'll gain one more tail—right now I only have five. At the same time, my charm techniques have become much stronger. Even opponents with spiritual power higher than mine will still be affected to some extent," Hu Liena said excitedly.
"That's impressive. No wonder the Pope liked you so much back then—this is indeed very good," Qian Renyue praised sincerely.
Hu Liena recalled how she had been targeted by Qian Renyue almost every day in the past. Hearing her suddenly say this, she subconsciously took a step back.
Xie Yue immediately stepped forward to change the topic. "Since my sister's martial soul has evolved into a Nine-Tailed Fox, to distinguish her from the Miss Na'er brought by Her Highness, how about we call my sister 'Little Nine'?"
"Let's see what Nana thinks," Qian Renyue said, respecting Hu Liena's opinion.
"I'm fine with it. I agree with my brother's suggestion. Everyone can call me Little Nine from now on," Hu Liena said with a smile.
"Since that's settled, I'll introduce myself next. I took an immortal herb given by Elder Ju called Profound Moon Jade Marrow Gold. My soul power increased by five levels, and I'm now also a level 57 Soul King like my sister. Immortal herbs not only increase soul power but also cleanse and temper the body, making it stronger. Because of this herb, my Moon Blade martial soul has become even sharper."
"I took an immortal herb given by Elder Ju called Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower. My soul power increased by six levels, and I'm now a level 58 Soul King. My Fire Lord martial soul originally had both fire and earth attributes, but after taking the herb, the fire attribute became so strong that it completely suppressed the earth attribute. The flames even evolved into Ultimate Fire. Elder Ju said this was because the fire attribute of the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower is extremely strong—after all, among immortal herbs, its fire attribute is second only to the Fiery Apricot Delicate Sparseness."
"Ultimate Fire? I didn't expect the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to have such an effect. Congratulations, Yan. Although you lost the earth attribute, Ultimate attributes aren't something just anyone can have," Qian Renyue congratulated Yan.
"Thank you, Holy Maiden!"
"Alright, next is the segment everyone's been looking forward to—the divine trials. However, whether you can obtain a divine trial, and what level it will be, all depends on yourselves. I have no way to interfere. This is also the final test for you to join the Empire's Blade," Qian Renyue said seriously.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan looked at each other, then all smiled. They simultaneously knelt on one knee and solemnly said, "Your Highness, please have Lord God of Destruction bestow divine trials upon us. We are willing to join the Empire's Blade team and swear to die in loyalty to Spirit Hall and the Spirit Empire."
Qian Renyue nodded in satisfaction, then continued, "Between the trials of the God of Life and the God of Destruction, which will you choose? The God of Life focuses on support, and the trials will be relatively easier."
Hu Liena stepped forward first, bowed, and said, "Please allow me, Your Highness, to participate in the trial of Lord God of Destruction."
Xie Yue and Yan also stepped forward together and said in unison, "We request the same—to participate in the trial of Lord God of Destruction."
Qian Renyue raised her hand and gently touched the nine-pointed star on her forehead. Purple light radiated from her body.
She then slowly raised her hand and extended two fingers, pressing them to Xie Yue's forehead. Purple light flickered over Xie Yue's body, and a deep, magnetic voice resounded.
"Xie Yue, martial soul Moon Blade. Black-grade Six Trials. First Black-grade Trial: advance soul power to Soul Emperor; cultivate continuously for 100 hours in the core area of the Destruction Domain."
After the light faded, a black six-pointed star appeared on Xie Yue's forehead, representing his Black-grade Six Trials.
Next, Qian Renyue repeated the same action before Yan.
"Yan, martial soul Fire Lord. Black-grade Six Trials. First Black-grade Trial: advance soul power to Soul Emperor; cultivate continuously for 100 hours in the core area of the Destruction Domain."
Just like Xie Yue, after the light dissipated, an identical black six-pointed star appeared on Yan's forehead, signifying his upcoming Black-grade Six Trials.
Finally, it was Hu Liena's turn.
Unlike Xie Yue and Yan, red light lit up on Hu Liena's body.
"Hu Liena, martial soul Nine-Tailed Enchanting Fox. Red-grade Seven Trials. First Red-grade Trial: advance soul power to Soul Emperor; cultivate continuously for 110 hours in the core area of the Destruction Domain."
When the light faded, a vivid red seven-pointed star appeared on Hu Liena's forehead, symbolizing her Red-grade Seven Trials.
"Congratulations, little sister," Xie Yue said sincerely, happy that his sister had obtained a top-tier trial.
"Nana—no, Little Nine—congratulations," Yan also offered his congratulations. Knowing Hu Liena's outstanding talent, he hadn't expected it to be this exceptional. Yan secretly resolved to work harder in cultivation—if he fell behind Nana, wouldn't he have even less of a chance?
"Work hard, Yan. Girls tend to like someone stronger than themselves. Only if you're outstanding enough can you protect Nana and make her notice you," Qian Renyue quietly said to Yan. Compared to letting Hu Liena fall for Tang San, she preferred trying to match her with Yan. Still, Qian Renyue believed cultivation was the most important—this was the Douluo Continent, not some romance continent.
Hearing Qian Renyue's words, Yan nodded firmly, resolving to work even harder.
"Besides cultivating daily in the core area of the Destruction Domain within the Divine Trial Secret Realm, the three of you must also free up at least two hours every day for team-based combat training. In less than a year, not only must you complete the first trial, you must also complete the second trial together with us," Qian Renyue said to the delighted trio.
"The cultivation in the first trial will greatly benefit your body tempering and soul power growth, so cherish this opportunity. At the same time, don't forget our practical combat training. It's still early—go experience the Divine Trial Secret Realm first. Tomorrow afternoon, the seven of us will gather at the training ground. I'll invite Titled Douluo elders to conduct combat training for us. Be prepared."
"Yes, Your Highness." With nothing more to say, Hu Liena and the other two, assisted by Qian Renyue, headed to the Divine Trial Secret Realm to officially begin the first trial of the God of Destruction.
Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan followed Qian Renyue to the Pope's Hall, preparing to have Bibi Dong give them a detailed explanation of each member's martial soul characteristics and soul skills within the Empire's Blade team, so they could coordinate more quickly during actual combat training.
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