The Invincible Supreme Medical God-Chapter 976 - 531: Eternal Flame

Once this young man stepped on the top of the tower, the people there could say something different about him. His weathered skin turned fair; his long white hair shimmered with a healthy silver, and his eyes were full of life and vitality. It was as if Yan Xiaobao had become the flame of vigor. He now looked young and full of strength, but they had no idea how this happened.

"You passed the Vermilion Bird's trial?" Cai Jie asked with suspicion, and a trace of a proud smile appeared on Yan Xiaobao's face as he nodded.

"Amazing!" Cai Jie exclaimed. He was proud of his best friend as well. "I could only handle the first trial. During the second trial, I had to give up, or I would've lost my life there. Just the thought of it makes me afraid of the third trial. I can't even imagine what it's like."

"The third test isn't a battle but a test of survival." Trembling, Yan Xiaobao recalled the nine heavenly tribulation lightning that almost killed him, not to mention the severe injuries he sustained avoiding the shockwave. Although it was a memory, his soul was gravely wounded. If not for the Nirvana Phoenix Flame, it would have taken a long time to heal his soul. However, the flame had restored him to full health, which was very unexpected. This flame is absolutely a treasure!

"The time we spent in the room is short, it seems they are able to somehow slow down time for insiders. We shouldn't wait for others to join us." Yan Xiaobao said, his voice filled with admiration as he thought about how powerful the gods of these four Divine Beasts were. Beyond their early power, they could even bend time themselves!

Shortly after Yan Xiaobao finished speaking, Qiao appeared at the top of the tower. Her face was pale, her body was covered with small injuries, and her clothes were torn. At this moment, these tatters were just held together by her Wu Wei, as if she was almost out of energy. Her body constantly trembled, and her eyes were filled with exhaustion.

Seeing her in such a state, Yan Xiaobao immediately found a robe in the Cosmic Box and walked towards her. He gently wrapped her small body in the large garment and supported her as he took her to the others.

Qiao was evidently exhausted. She had exhausted all her power and used every ability she possessed, ultimately completing the ordinary trial on her own with sheer determination. But even so, she succeeded!

Looking at her friends at the top of the tower, a fleeting relief could be seen in her eyes before it was replaced by worry. As for why she was concerned, Yan Xiaobao immediately guessed it was related to her brother.

"Here, sit down and relax." Yan Xiaobao said as he found some dried fruits and handed them to her. She sat down gratefully and began to slowly chew on the sweets. As piece by piece of fruit was eaten, color slowly returned to her face. When she finished the last one, she closed her eyes and entered meditation. It was evident that she had gained quite a bit from the last part of the ordinary trial, even though she was wounded, but every wound and every drop of blood she shed was worth it. Up to now, she was a force to be reckoned with.

"When we first found Lao, who would have thought Qiao was as much of a freak as him." Lan Feng sighed as he observed their little girl with Yan Xiaobao.

"Her cultivation talent is below that of Lao, but her understanding of combat is outstanding. When we first met these two kids, I couldn't even know this. Accepting them was one of the best decisions we made."

Lan Feng was proud, and Yan Xiaobao said nothing to dampen his mood. He also agreed that this bird, Lao, and Qiao were two treasures in his life; they were his family and his dear ones. Even if they hadn't proven to be such little monsters, he would still love them.

While Yan Xiaobao looked tenderly at Qiao, he heard someone else's astonishing footsteps walking up the stairs. At this time, Wang Julong had already sat next to Qiao, waiting for her to finish meditating, while Sha Yun stood by Yan Xiaobao's side.

Everyone, including Qiao who had just opened her eyes, turned to look at the stairs. When they saw Deng Wu walking onto the platform, everyone felt relieved. He wasn't as sorry-looking as Qiao. Quite the opposite, his clothes were more or less intact, with only a few wounds visible on his body, but his face showed regret.

Sighing, when he saw Yan Xiaobao and the others, Deng Wu's unsightly expression formed a sad smile.

"I managed to pass!" he slowly said, but shook his head. "Though... the price was almost too high. Those I fought ended up destroying my four strongest soul shadows. These four were not easy to hunt, now I must start from scratch."

Hearing this, Yan Xiaobao laughed, patting his friend's shoulder. "Don't worry." he laughed. "With the formation of life around us, and us becoming God, do you really think it would be hard to obtain any soul shadow you want?"

Deng Wu responded with a saddened smile. "If only it were that easy." he complained. "A soul's shadow is different from death. When a soul dies, it enters the Void World and prepares for reincarnation, but when a soul becomes a soul shadow, that soul will never enter the Void World again. Therefore, it will never again have the chance to enter the cycle of reincarnation. I can nourish these soul shadows with my own energy to improve their strength, combat ability, and agility."

"The soul shadows I had were nourished over a long time. Losing them is truly a loss!" But after a while, a smile appeared on his pained face. "But... we succeeded! We can become gods now!"

"I think sacrificing my Emperor and Saint soul shadows doesn't matter for this. When I become a God, my soul shadows will also rank suitably as gods!"

Incredibly, Deng Wu's emotions shifted from despondent to excited, but as his emotions changed, it also affected everyone around him.

The only one concerned was Jo. She didn't like this, not because she disliked Deng Wu, or because she had gone through a serious fight, but because she worried for her brother. The more minutes passed, the more anxious she became.

Seeing Jo slightly trembling, her mother did everything possible to make her feel better. While waiting for Lao to return, they all comforted her.

"Even if he can't complete the test, he is smart. He won't die from such a thing." Wang Julong said earnestly, her words seemed to make Jo more conscious, as she nodded in response.

"Even if the worst happens, don't worry." Sha Yun comforted her. "Even if he passes away, then we will all rush to the Earth realm to bring him back! We would exchange anything without hesitation for the life of our child."

After speaking, Wang Julong shot Sha Yun a look of menace. She worried these harsh words would make Jo more anxious, but Sha Yun was right, for Jo suddenly calmed down.

"That's right!" she said, taking a deep breath. "Dad would never leave us!"

Her eyes sparkled, and she smiled, but as they were speaking, the last person came up the stairs. Lao, just as exhausted as Jo, when he reached the top of the tower, looked at everyone before him, with a bright smile on his face. "Sorry for making everyone wait." he said before rushing forward to catch him as he stumbled and collapsed into Yan Xiaobao's arms.

Seeing everyone present, the Bull no longer felt surprised. While he hadn't expected such an outcome, these experts all brought him one surprise after another, so even if he didn't expect it, it wouldn't surprise him.

"Rest here until everyone is at their best. Then I'll take you into the formation of life." the Bull said as everyone nodded in agreement. This formation of life could release a large amount of energy, as it is the source of all energy in this domain and the main world. Therefore, while not at their peak state, at least some of their groups wouldn't be able to withstand the pressure.

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