"God?"
Zhu Zhuqing woke with a start, recalling the words she heard while unconscious, and the strange knowledge that had appeared in her mind.
"I must become a God. Once I do, I can escape the Star Luo Empire and free the Zhu Family."
Despite her inner yearning for the God's Test, she was confused. What exactly was this test? Obtaining Qian Xunfeng's special protection mark?
Wasn't Qian Xunfeng the current Pope of the Martial Soul Hall? What would she need his mark for? And how was she supposed to get it?
"But where am I?"
Looking at the sunlight streaming into the room, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly realized that she was in an unfamiliar place.
Could this be the location of my God's Test?
Chin in hand, Zhu Zhuqing gazed at the scenery outside the window, muttering to herself.
The door opened with a creak, and the sound made Zhu Zhuqing turn her head. She saw a handsome man with somewhat golden hair standing before her.
"You're awake?"
Qian Xunfeng's voice was gentle. Combined with his tender and handsome face in the sunlight, Zhu Zhuqing was momentarily entranced.
"Yes, thank you for saving me."
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to realize she'd been staring at Qian Xunfeng for too long. Realizing it was inappropriate, her pretty face blushed slightly, and she lowered her head. She felt a little hot all over because she was so shy.
Moreover, the exposed skin of the little wildcat, the sweat seeping out, and the reflection of light further accentuated her alluring curves.
"No need to thank me, it was just a casual act."
Qian Xunfeng didn't understand what it meant to be polite. He came to Zhu Zhuqing and used his hand to lift the little wildcat's lowered head.
"You!"
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing was both shocked and ashamed, her cheeks flushed like the sunset. She stammered out a question, a mix of shyness and bewilderment.
Looking at Qian Xunfeng, who had just gotten close to her face, she couldn't bring herself to say anything more, and she was panting heavily. Shame made her break free from Qian Xunfeng's hand, turning her head away.
"You should have accepted the God of Speed's Test, right?"
Qian Xunfeng withdrew his hand. He didn't want to rush things with the little wildcat, after all, it was better to take it slow.
Moreover, he admired Zhu Zhuqing's personality, but he didn't like the subservience she held towards the royal family.
In the original story, Zhu Zhuqing of Shrek Academy let her subservience take the upper hand, forgiving Dai Mubai because of her family's marriage contract. Later, her personality was worn down, just as Dai Mubai said, she was merely a material for a martial soul fusion skill, lacking any of her own character.
And now, Qian Xunfeng wanted to properly train Zhu Zhuqing, to erase that subservience from her heart, and allow her original personality to shine through.
"How did you know?"
Zhu Zhuqing stared at Qian Xunfeng in disbelief.
"Because your God's Test was given to you by me. I am also the one in charge of your first trial, the current Pope of the Martial Soul Hall, Qian Xunfeng."
Qian Xunfeng sat casually on the edge of the bed, looking at Zhu Zhuqing with interest. "Don't you want to escape the control of the Dai Family? I've given you the opportunity. It's up to you to seize it."
"I..."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were unfocused, seemingly lost in thought. But in the end, she looked at Qian Xunfeng with a determined gaze and said, "I want to break free from the Dai Family, Your Holiness. How can I obtain the special mark?"
"Simple, pass the test I've set."
With a wave of his hand, Qian Xunfeng brought Zhu Zhuqing to a towering stairway that reached into the clouds.
"This is the Stairway to Godhood I made. There are 999 steps in total. If you can climb all 999 steps, you will receive your first mark."
Looking at the towering staircase before her, Zhu Zhuqing was somewhat puzzled. As a Soul Master, climbing ten thousand steps was just a matter of time for her. What was so difficult about these 999 steps?
Qian Xunfeng watched Zhu Zhuqing's thoughtful expression and chuckled softly, then explained, "This staircase can generate Soul Pressure based on the climber's strength. You'll know once you try it."
"Okay."
Zhu Zhuqing nodded, adjusted her mindset, and stepped onto the stairs.
The instant she stepped onto the stairs, Zhu Zhuqing felt a layer of invisible pressure enveloping her, causing her to feel a force constantly hindering her progress.
"This can't stop me, Zhu Zhuqing, you must persevere."
Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was firm. She patted her ample chest, muttering words of self-encouragement.
The first hundred steps were relatively easy. After crossing the one hundred and first step, the pressure on her body suddenly increased.
The sudden change caught Zhu Zhuqing off guard. Her legs buckled, and she was overwhelmed by the intensified Soul Pressure.
In the end, panic caused her to lose a large amount of Soul Power, leaving her unable to resist the pressure. She was directly expelled.
She tried again and again, but the results were always the same. She was ruthlessly thrown out.
"Ugh."
After Zhu Zhuqing was sent flying out for the seventh time, she was covered in sweat and gasping for breath. Hot air streamed from her mouth.
"So difficult."
Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were unfocused. Even with all her strength, she couldn't break through the 200th level, let alone reach the final point, which was over seven hundred levels higher.
This further shook her already doubtful heart, leading her to feel somewhat discouraged.
"Am I really so untalented? Even with God's favor, I can't pass the test."
Zhu Zhuqing looked dejected, the mental strain making her appear listless.
Qian Xunfeng didn't approach her, nor did he offer any encouragement. He simply watched Zhu Zhuqing with a calm expression and slowly said, "What? Giving up already?"
"Didn't you say you wanted to rebel against the Dai Family? After only a few failures, you're already so self-deprecating. Are you really just a waste?"
Qian Xunfeng's words jolted Zhu Zhuqing awake. Looking at Qian Xunfeng, who was criticizing her, Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip tightly and said, refusing to yield, "I won't give up."
With that, she plunged headlong into the Stairway to Godhood. At this moment, Qian Xunfeng's voice came again.
"Sometimes, use your brain. Don't waste all your Soul Power at once. Use it gradually. The Soul Pressure on the Stairway can strengthen your body. At your current level, you don't need Soul Power to resist the Soul Pressure for the first hundred steps."
Hearing Qian Xunfeng's advice, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly understood. So this was also a form of training?
Immediately, she cut off her Soul Power, and then felt that her body was not afraid of the Soul Pressure of more than twenty levels.
At the one hundredth level, Zhu Zhuqing was prepared in advance and activated her Soul Power to resist the Soul Pressure. This time, it was much easier.
Zhu Zhuqing also gradually learned how to skillfully control the use of Soul Power, rather than applying it roughly like before.
When she reached the two hundred and thirtieth level, Zhu Zhuqing's Soul Power was once again exhausted, and she was forced off the Stairway to Godhood.
But unlike the previous dejection, Zhu Zhuqing was now full of energy. After recovering her Soul Power, she charged again for higher steps.
"Not bad."
Qian Xunfeng watched Zhu Zhuqing gradually find her rhythm, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes. At the very least, it wasn't in vain that he had carefully set up a training version of God's Test for Zhu Zhuqing.
It seemed to be working. However, for the rewards of this God's Test, Qian Xunfeng needed to think carefully.
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