Ying ers idea made sense, because at the moment, no one else could help much, so it was pointless to be anxious. Besides, Yinger still had confidence in Ah Jun, which was derived from the experience of that experience.
So, under the comfort of Ninger, Xiao Xi gradually eased her mood.
"Brother Liu, you see, that boy will definitely break down in a minute!"
"Well... but dont look down on him!"
Of course, the little princess wouldnt be worried about this; instead, she grew increasingly eager to see Ah Juns breakdown. At that moment, she turned her head and confidently predicted—— However, Yuwen Lu, who had interacted with Ah Jun, standing nearby, still understood that this person was no ordinary individual.
—— Well, thats not a simple boy, but he has to disappoint the little princess again!
Because, no one will know completely, at this time, Ah Jun, although trapped in this magma cocoon, but now he has adapted to that extreme place...
—— Indeed, it works!
Just a moment later, Ah Jun, drenched in sweat, suddenly felt his agitation subside and a coolness awaken within him. The scorching heat of the magma seemed to transform into warm rays that bathed him in comfort——What he didnt realize was that the impatiens flower hidden on his small forehead had quietly blossomed.
" be broken!"
Not long after, just as the audience was waiting eagerly, there was no sign of anything. The little princess was feeling proud of herself when... suddenly, the Empress, who was in front of everyone with a sharp look and a slightly embarrassed face, picked up her sword and cut...
—— What are you doing, opening a blind box?
This almost frightened Xiao Xi so much that he wanted to rush forward to block the sword—— Fortunately, Ninger was clever and stopped the little fat man with a look.
—— After the mother, you are biased!
Meanwhile, the little princess who knew more details was now frowning deeply, her mind in utter turmoil——This sword strike appeared perilous, yet it was the verdict of her first-tier training. Only when success was within reach would her mother take such a move! Of course, there might be another possibility...
——But how could that kid... Hmm! Not! But why did my mother do this? Was it to help him? Then... why not help me? That time, I had been holding out for so long but never made a decision. He only waited a short while! Why... why are you being so harsh with me?
However, the girls guess was not based on the correct basis. In fact, Ah Jun did succeed, and the Queen had no favoritism or would not do this!
The magma cocoon split open like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, its steamy aftermath swirling around them—— Ah Jun now floated mid-air as if carried by an invisible current, his body stretched out in what appeared to be deep slumber. Yet the etched mark on his forehead glowed with a dazzling radiance—silver as its base, shimmering with crimson and golden hues under the magmas glow.
"Wow, Ah Jun, he succeeded!"
"Hmph, dont be too happy—— just lucky!"
"Mother... Father!"
Of course, not everyone was as excited as Xiao Xi by such a joyful scene——Only to find that the little princess was almost fainted with anger... She stomped her foot and called out, but the Holy Queens look once again frightened her into holding back the cry, forcing her to seek help from her father.
What made her feel most wronged was that her father, who had always loved her, was now clapping his hands for the boy, completely ignoring his own child.
"Oh, I said, this child must be able to ——, you should be happy, dont always be so stern... Ok, ok, I wont say!"
"Brother Lue..."
The relentless blows left the hopeful girl struggling with overwhelming despair—— Tears glistening in her eyes. But she was not alone—by her side stood her childhood friend, the little princesss brother, who would patiently stand by her side through this storm.
Although this man had been determined by someone to be cold-blooded, and did not seem to speak sweet words or much, Yuwen Lü had been the most reliable and warm harbor for the girl from childhood.
At this moment, Yuwen Lu smiled with a rare warmth and looked at the girl beside her.——She felt this was much better than her own parents. Then, under Brother Lus care, the girl gradually regained her confidence.
—— Hmm... its just the first level, I didnt fail, look at the second level, how can you eat, hum!
So, after a while, the little princess was again up and running, facing Ah Jun confidently, expecting —— because she was about to see him fail!
—— I cant make it, you absolutely cant!
As Ah Jun gradually awoke under the girls watchful gaze, he descended with the force of an airflow, landing steadily. The swirling crimson magma began rapidly drilling into the impatiens-shaped imprint, being absorbed and fused into it. The radiant light on his forehead grew increasingly dazzling, like upgrading a monitors brightness from 100 to 1000 nits—so intense it nearly blinded everyone present.
Under Xiao Xis desperate cry, Ning ers watchful gaze, and the princesss eager anticipation, the boy suddenly opened his eyes. Instantly, with a violent surge of energy, his half-crippled body erupted from within, radiating outward—— His eyes now glowed with unshakable confidence, crystalline clarity, and an ever-shifting golden-red hue—power forged from molten rock...
" I did it ..."
Then he began to slowly look into the crowd in the distance, seeing Xiao Xis exclamation, which must be the best proof——Hmm, it seems I really did... Oh, wait, I cant slack off yet, because theres a second layer...
Ah Jun looked down and tested his fists, feeling the surging power within him. There was a sense of transformation——the growth of his true qi and the resonance with his talent had reached a new height, which had never been seen or imagined before.
At this moment, he had also sensed that the guardians sacred emblem—the Phoenix Immortal Seal—had fully awakened—— The central seal point on his forehead was tingling slightly, resonating with the innate energy of his dantian... True qi flowed abundantly, and his meridians remained unobstructed...
—— Well, here we go! Get ready for the next project.
At the same time, the distant Holy Queen by the lakeside also became sharper in her gaze. She sheathed the Xuanyuan Sword and swept it with one hand, her movements trembling slightly—— It seemed that Ah Juns success had not only shattered the young princesss psychological defenses but also deeply moved this proud auntie.
Then the surface of the magma lake began to rise, lifting the table where Ah Jun was standing up to the ground—— At this moment, the child was finally free from the terrible lake bottom, and those who cared about him were completely relieved.
"Ajun!"
" stop!"
—— So, next, the time to cheer? No no no, after all, that is only in the eyes of outsiders...
Xiao Xis short legs moved and she was running happily to Ah Jun, but she was immediately stopped by an irresistible command.
—— Because, at this moment, a new trial has begun!
Space and time shifted in an instant... The radiant daylight vanished into a moonlit night under the starry sky, while the vast expanse suddenly transformed into mountains, lakes, and forests. Under the crimson moons glow, this moment felt profoundly serene and mysterious. Yet there remained one objective reality that maintained its original form.
—— Hmm, yes.
Yes, it was the same group of birds playing in the sky. Suddenly, they formed a group and charged straight at Ah俊in the form of a sword.
——! This is the next project... Where am I? What should I do?
Although, it has gone through many tests, but there are clear instructions, but this Zhuque County, at the beginning, made the child Ah Jun extremely confused, and now the situation is even more of a sense of helplessness.
Then came the anxious thought: ——This must be the final stage. If I complete it, everything will be perfect... After all these years of perseverance, I cant afford to mess up now—how could I face those who care about me? Hmm, I can do this! But whats next? How do I move forward from here?
—— Oh, right, the key before was stillness...
So, by the same logic, as long as you keep your mind calm, wait patiently for the right moment, and explore carefully, there will be clues? Through self-reasoning, the child immediately makes what he thinks is a wise decision.
He began to relax his body and mind, waiting quietly while carefully observing his surroundings with his eyes. The flock of birds was naturally the main focus. At this moment, the aunt who had been staring intently at Ah Jun in the distance suddenly stopped her intended action, seemingly unprepared to give another hint.
Well, she should, should, probably want to make things difficult for the child, because how could she let a stranger pass through a problem that even her own daughter couldnt solve...
Otherwise, the face of the royal family and the family, the daughters self-esteem, the authority of the alliance leader Changsun clan, the status of Zhuque County... wouldnt it all be destroyed by this boy?
Then, the Empress Dowager glanced again at her unambitious daughter, the child who was still expecting Ah Jun to fail, and it seemed a little angry that he did not strive—— for a moment, she stared again at the overconfident child, maintaining an extremely serious and earnest look, watching the movement.
"Quick, hide... Ah Jun!"
Suddenly, at the loud reminder of Xiao Xi, the birds began to speed up and dive towards the center of the lake——but Ah Jun was still standing there motionless... The danger was coming, which also made Xiao Xi and Ning Er worried.
Fortunately, the flock of birds, less than 10 meters away from Ah Jun, suddenly made a sharp turn, completed a parabola, and returned to high altitude.
—— Oh, good... but whats going on here? Are you playing with us?
This originated from Xiao Xis idea. As for Ah Jun, who appeared calm in the face of danger, he discovered a clue—— These birds resembled sparrows in appearance and were all about the same size. They were small, crimson-colored, but varied in hue. However, their bodies were slightly rounder due to the excellent nourishment provided by the imperial palace.
—— Yes, the bird!