Fighting Heaven Douluo looked at Su Wen, and his expression immediately darkened.
This was because Su Wen's current gaze made him feel offended.
What kind of gaze was it?
It was a gaze of pity!
What do you mean by that?
"I know what the Red Rank Eight Tests entail. It's the most difficult test under the divine assessments," Su Wen said.
Fighting Heaven Douluo snorted and said, "You do know a lot, but what's with that look? Completing the Red Rank Eight Tests to become a divine guardian is also a great honor."
"Ahem, Senior, I don't have any objections to the identity of a guardian. I was just simply reminded of some other information I've seen."
"What information?"
"Ahem, according to Spirit Hall records, in the western part of the Continent, there is a Sea God Island in the ocean, which is the place of inheritance for Sea God. Spirit Masters there undergo tests left by Sea God."
"What's the matter?" Fighting Heaven Douluo had not yet realized the seriousness of the issue.
Su Wen continued, "It is said that in Sea God's tests, regardless of the level, there will be a God Bestowed Spirit Ring as a reward. In tests with more challenges, one might even collect three to four God Bestowed Spirit Rings in total."
Fighting Heaven Douluo's expression remained unchanged. "Let's go. I'll take you to undergo the War God's test."
He ignored Su Wen, regardless of whether Su Wen was following or not.
Su Wen followed Fighting Heaven Douluo to the core of the Spirit Fighting Realm.
In front of a majestic statue.
"Go up and touch the statue. War God will grant you a reward," Fighting Heaven Douluo said.
Su Wen complied.
Divine Realm.
Four figures gathered in one place.
Among them, a woman with a graceful figure and an air of efficiency said to the burly man, "Brother Zhan, did you call us here for something?"
The other two figures were a stocky, heavyset man and a chubby man who looked weak and out of shape.
"Brother Zhan?" They also looked at War God, curious about why he had summoned them.
War God's expression was serious as he informed the God of Speed, God of Defense, and Wealth God about the situation on Douluo Continent and the information about Su Wen.
"Hm?" Wealth God, being quite sensitive, looked at War God with vigilance. "Brother Zhan, if you're going to have him tested, you'll need to use your own Power of Faith. I don't have any to spare."
The God of Speed and God of Defense also seemed to have been reminded and looked at War God with vigilance.
Of course, while they were wary of War God, they also cast a disdainful glance at Wealth God.
You're the one who always wins the bets, and now you dare to say you don't have much Power of Faith?
Among the four of us, you're the wealthiest.
"Ahem, this time my test for him is somewhat special." War God cleared his throat to cover his embarrassment.
He was indeed financially strained.
But he couldn't bring himself to borrow Power of Faith from his friends.
"After all, he has the potential to create his own divine position, and his Study Realm includes the Spirit Fighting Arena, which is highly useful to us. Perhaps during the time he collects faith before becoming a deity, the Power of Faith we gain from the Spirit Fighting Arena in his Study Realm could help us advance further."
"Is that true?" Wealth God asked with a skeptical expression.
"I've already told you about his situation. His ambitions are likely very grand; he won't be satisfied with a 2nd Class deity. At the very least, he'll aim to directly achieve a 1st Class deity or even a higher divine position, just like the previous Sea God."
The amount of faith needed for this process is enormous.
To collect such a vast amount of faith, the development of the Study Realm cannot remain as it is now. It will have to be continuously operated and expanded by Su Wen.
In this way, all four of them can also harvest a substantial amount of Power of Faith through the Spirit Fighting Arena.
So, investment is still necessary.
"Su Wen believes that knowledge is power, so I plan to focus on that aspect in the test."
Wealth God and the others looked at their elder brother, feeling mixed about his ideas, given that his mind was solely focused on combat.
"I think knowledge is more important to him, but the rules of the Divine Realm cannot be broken, so I can only make some adjustments in the test," War God shrugged, looking quite helpless.
"So, Brother Zhan, what do you want us to do for you?"
"Give me a copy of your cultivation insights, especially those regarding the God Bestowed Spirit Ring, and any research on Spirit Bones as well."
"Alright, it's been a while since we've discussed our insights. It's a good opportunity for all four of us to exchange ideas."
Spirit Fighting Realm.
A white mark began to appear on Su Wen's forehead.
A beam of light descended from the statue, enveloping Su Wen.
The color of the light changed, starting as yellow and then deepening in hue.
Many Spirit Masters in the Spirit Fighting Realm gathered around, curious about the test the Grand Priest had brought back for this Spirit Master. They watched eagerly and speculated on what level of test the outsider might receive.
So far, tests for outside Spirit Masters in the Spirit Fighting Realm have mostly been above the purple rank.
Fighting Heaven Douluo also curiously stared at the beam of light enveloping Su Wen, speculating about the level of Su Wen's test.
"Tester: Su Wen, Yellow Rank Level One."
???
Su Wen looked at the statue in front of him, then extended his hand, staring at it, feeling momentarily dazed.
What is going on?
Yellow Rank Level One?
Fighting Heaven Douluo was also puzzled.
"This…"
"Given Xiaowen's talent, he should at least be able to handle a Black Rank test, right? How could it be Yellow Rank? And Level One at that?"
Before Su Wen could think much further, a flood of information surged into his mind.
The details of the test also appeared in his mind.
"Yellow Rank Level One, Task: Within ten years, change the way Spirit Masters on the Continent obtain Spirit Rings. Reward: Divine cultivation insights."
?
A question mark slowly appeared on Su Wen's forehead.
So, War God, have you become so impoverished that this is all you can offer?
Good grief, I went through all that preparation, and this is what I get?
Su Wen rubbed his forehead, feeling his brain swelling slightly.
This was a real sensation, as the amount of information transmitted to him from the test mark was overwhelming.
"It's actually a firsthand experience of the creation of the God Bestowed Spirit Ring and insights into the Spirit Bone set."
Su Wen had discussed the God Bestowed Spirit Ring with Fighting Heaven Douluo after arriving in the Spirit Fighting Realm, hoping that War God would receive his wishes.
It seems War God really did get the message.
"Well, at least I received the information I wanted." Su Wen suddenly thought that even deities seemed to be subject to restrictions.
It appears that even gods are bound by the rules of the Divine Realm during tests, limiting their interaction with the test taker.
So—
"So War God used this method to give me the information I wanted?"
Indeed.
Su Wen could only reluctantly accept it.
Teaching a man to fish is better than giving him a fish.
War God really adhered to this principle.
"Changing the way Spirit Masters on the Continent obtain Spirit Rings? It should involve finding a method other than hunting Spirit Beasts to acquire Spirit Rings."
Without much more complaint, Su Wen began to analyze the content of the test and realized that it actually had some significance.
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