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"Red-Level Six Trials First Trial completed, reward obtained: one god-bestowed spirit ring."
A burst of light gathered in front of Yu Xiaogang, then condensed into a pale golden sphere the size of a thumb.
Holding the sphere in his hand, Yu Xiaogang did not choose to absorb this spirit ring immediately.
If done well, this sixth spirit ring of his could be one hundred thousand years, but if done poorly, it would only be ten thousand years.
With such a huge difference, he had to be well-prepared.
At the very least, he needed to be in peak condition.
So, Yu Xiaogang stood up and looked around at this simulated Cultivation environment of Spirit Hall.
One could only say that Spirit Hall was truly an expert in the Light Attribute; this simulated Cultivation environment was explosively good.
In order to come here to Cultivate, their Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had paid a significant price.
Fortunately, it was all worth it.
Walking out of the simulated Cultivation environment, there were patrolling Spirit Hall knights around.
When those knights saw Yu Xiaogang, they didn't have any extra reaction; they just walked past him calmly.
Because he had come here to Cultivate frequently over the past two years, these Spirit Hall knights were all very familiar with him.
Not far away, Bibi Dong was communicating with a knight, looking very happy.
Over two years had passed, and Bibi Dong had grown rapidly during these two years.
Her face, which used to be a bit childish, was now becoming increasingly perfect. Her long, pale purple hair was tied behind her head, radiating the colors of youth.
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's footsteps, Bibi Dong's eyes lit up. After saying a few more words to the female knight and bidding farewell, she walked quickly to Yu Xiaogang.
"Xiaogang, I've broken through another Rank today!"
Bibi Dong excitedly told Yu Xiaogang about her Rank Breakthrough.
After Yu Xiaogang's Spirit evolved into an Ultimate Spirit, his Cultivation speed slowed down, but Bibi Dong's did not.
So, over these two-plus years, Bibi Dong had been Cultivating desperately.
Bibi Dong was already a super Genius, plus some guidance from Qian Daoliu and resource supplies from Qian Xunji.
It could be said that over these two-plus years, Bibi Dong's Rank had been rising like a rocket, rapidly catching up to Yu Xiaogang.
In addition, when obtaining her fifth spirit ring, Bibi Dong also tried absorbing a spirit ring that exceeded her own limit.
Various conditions helped Bibi Dong reach Rank 56 in Soul Power before today.
Today, she had another Breakthrough, making her Rank 57.
This speed, if spoken aloud, would make those people who were in their 50s and took years to break through a single Rank collapse on the spot.
Looking at Bibi Dong's obviously smug expression, Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but laugh out loud.
If he hadn't broken through, Bibi Dong breaking through and running over to show off would indeed have made him feel depressed, and she would have been happy for a long time.
But unfortunately, he had broken through today.
"Congratulations, Rank 57. Reaching this Rank at this age, it seems that breaking the Spirit Emperor record left by Tang Hao will be no problem for you in the future."
Yu Xiaogang praised her sincerely.
This praise was the truth, provided he wasn't included.
"Hehe, as for that record of Tang Hao's, I can break it easily!"
Bibi Dong was even more smug after hearing Yu Xiaogang's words.
Tang Hao was indeed a Genius, but it depended on who you compared him with.
Anyway, neither of the two people present thought Tang Hao's achievements were anything remarkable.
Who wasn't a Genius?
"Oh, right, how are you doing? It won't be long before your eighteenth birthday. Don't fail to complete your Gods Trial by then, that would be a huge loss."
After her smugness passed, Bibi Dong looked at Yu Xiaogang, her face filled with a hint of worry.
"If it really doesn't work, I'll go to Spirit Hall's collection vault and steal a suitable Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone for you."
"Spirit Hall definitely has Spirit Bones with the Light Attribute; they won't be incompatible with you."
Bibi Dong, not knowing that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had already made preparations for Yu Xiaogang, suggested.
"Are you really willing to help me steal a Spirit Bone from the collection vault?"
Yu Xiaogang raised an eyebrow and looked at Bibi Dong.
Stealing a Spirit Bone, and for an outsider like him? Was she really not afraid of making her teacher sick with anger?
"Anyway, those things are just gathering dust there, so it's better to use them to help you complete your Gods Trial."
Bibi Dong said as if it were a matter of course.
"Tsk, aren't you afraid your teacher will reprimand you, or even expel you from Spirit Hall?"
Yu Xiaogang tried hard to suppress the corners of his mouth that wanted to curl up.
"What's there to be afraid of? I've basically figured it out now. Although Teacher is the Supreme Pontiff whose word is law, he has no say at all when facing Grandfather High Priest."
"Over these two years, I've built up favor with all the High Priests. Even if Teacher kicks me out, I can come to the Elder Hall; they would definitely welcome me."
"Besides, do you think Teacher would be willing to kick me out?"
Bibi Dong had the air of someone who had everything under control.
However, what she said was the truth. As the High Priest, Qian Daoliu didn't usually manage affairs, but if he really wanted to, Qian Xunji truly had no room to refuse.
"...Alright then, if I need a Spirit Bone in the future, I'll leave it to you."
Yu Xiaogang couldn't help but feel a sense of schadenfreude towards Qian Xunji.
Look at this "filial" Disciple who favored an outsider, and look at that dignified father who also favored an outsider.
Yu Xiaogang felt that for Qian Xunji to have the current environment, he must have done some unspeakable evil.
Otherwise, why wouldn't it be like this for others, but specifically for you, Qian Xunji?
And as the outsider who was favored by both Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu, Yu Xiaogang could only say that this feeling was too great.
"By the way, I heard recently that you are going to become the Saintess. Is that true?"
Yu Xiaogang suddenly remembered something and asked.
"...Sigh, Teacher said my strength is sufficient, so it's time to take on the responsibilities of the Saintess."
Mentioning this, Bibi Dong looked bitter.
As someone who liked to Cultivate, liked Spirit Fighting, and liked wandering the streets to listen to gossip, Bibi Dong was exceptionally resistant to the identity of Saintess.
Because becoming the Saintess meant that her every move would represent the face of Spirit Hall.
By then, she wouldn't be able to do many things she wanted to.
So she was truly not interested in that Saintess position.
But as Qian Xunji's Disciple, this was an unavoidable path, and Bibi Dong had long been prepared for it.
It was just that she really wished this day could come a bit later.
Watching Bibi Dong's reluctant expression, Yu Xiaogang pondered for a moment, then revealed a smile.
"Forget it, forget it, let's not talk about that anymore. You still haven't told me how your situation is."
"Do you need me to help you steal a Spirit Bone?"
Bibi Dong looked into Yu Xiaogang's eyes, waiting for his answer.
But what responded to Bibi Dong was Yu Xiaogang's teasing voice.
"That won't be necessary. Actually, I wanted to tell you just now that you aren't the only one who broke through today."