With his Domain activated, Yu Xiaogang continuously climbed the stairs.
Not to be outdone, Gu Rong closely followed by Yu Xiaogang's side.
However, after the two reached the 137th step, their expressions changed drastically once again.
Because the pressure change this time was similar to the one from the 108th to the 109th step, both experiencing a massive increase all at once.
At this moment, even Gu Rong could no longer endure it; he was directly bent over at the waist and couldn't straighten up for a long time.
"Tch, why don't I have a Domain?"
Gu Rong looked at Yu Xiaogang, who was doing slightly better than him beside him, and couldn't help clicking his tongue.
If he had a Domain, he would be able to lighten some of his own pressure just like Yu Xiaogang.
At the same time, Gu Rong also thoroughly realized how profound Yu Xiaogang's foundation was within his body.
Not to mention his physical fitness; being able to carry the pressure all the way here was enough to explain everything.
As for the total amount of Soul Power, even though Gu Rong knew Yu Xiaogang possessed secret techniques, he still felt astonished.
You must know that by this point, the Soul Power in his own body had already been mostly consumed; continuing to climb would likely exhaust his remaining Soul Power in just a few more levels.
Yet Yu Xiaogang, a 68th-rank Spirit Emperor, had walked all the way here together with him.
The other party didn't even get his waist bent over like he did.
This all indicated that, purely in terms of physical fitness, total Soul Power, and personal foundational condition, Yu Xiaogang's overall stats were actually above his own.
A Spirit Emperor's foundation was even better than a Titled Douluo's; if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Gu Rong would definitely have thought someone was joking!
"Hiss, hoo…"
Yu Xiaogang took a deep breath, glanced at Gu Rong, and seeing that the other party intended to stop, he didn't speak, simply continuing to step forward and climb.
138, 139, 140…
When Yu Xiaogang reached the 140th step, his body finally could no longer bear the pressure of the Seagod's Light, and his waist was bent over.
But Yu Xiaogang had been prepared for a long time.
"Xiaolong!"
"Roar!"
Along with a dragon roar that transitioned from childish to majestic, Xiaolong transformed into a massive giant dragon, appearing upon the stairs.
Then Yu Xiaogang turned into a stream of light, merging into Xiaolong's giant body and completing Martial Soul Possession.
The giant dragon opened its eyes, gazed forward, opened its Domain, and continued moving forward.
145, 150…
152, 153…
Finally, when Yu Xiaogang reached the 156th step, even in giant dragon form, Yu Xiaogang could no longer endure this massive pressure.
Climbing to this extent, even the thick and pure Soul Power within Yu Xiaogang's body was almost completely exhausted.
As for the Soul Power within his spirit rings, Yu Xiaogang had no wish to use it in a place like this, as there was truly no great necessity.
"It seems this is my current limit."
Yu Xiaogang looked ahead.
Depending purely on his own strength to climb to this point on his first attempt, Yu Xiaogang did not know how good this achievement was.
However, he figured not many people could accomplish it.
"Speaking of which, can I use a place with such immense pressure to Cultivate?"
The rapid consumption of Soul Power and the pressure borne by his body gave Yu Xiaogang an unprecedented sense of heavy load.
Most Spirit Masters performed weighted physical training during their childhood, but as their strength grew, being unable to find suitable heavy objects caused weighted training to gradually disappear from a Spirit Master's life.
This feeling of a heavy load nowadays actually made Yu Xiaogang feel somewhat nostalgic.
"It's decided, if possible, I'll stay right here in the Seagod's Light for this period!"
After making his decision, Yu Xiaogang turned his head to look downward.
Gu Rong was still at the 137th step, currently moving his body around; by the looks of it, he had clearly also discovered the wonderful aspects of this place.
Further down, Yue Guan and Gui Mei had retreated to the 100th step, where the two of them were sitting quietly in meditation, restoring their consumed Soul Power.
Further down still, Bibi Dong had climbed to the 50th step. At the same time Yu Xiaogang cast his gaze over, she also cast her gaze toward Yu Xiaogang.
That look in her eyes was as complicated as it could possibly be.
This was also the first time Bibi Dong truly realized just how massive the gap between herself and Yu Xiaogang was.
Even further down, Flender slumped limply at the 30th step position, a look of profound existential doubt on his face.
Looking further down, there stood Bo Saixi outside the Seagod's Light.
At this moment, Bo Saixi was looking at him in a daze, the expression on her face carrying amazement, sudden realization, and admiration.
From this expression, Yu Xiaogang could roughly guess what level his climb to this place represented.
After taking a look around at everyone's performance, Yu Xiaogang slowly began walking downwards.
Upon reaching the 140th level, Yu Xiaogang canceled his Martial Soul Possession.
Then he arrived by Gu Rong's side.
"Awesome!"
Greeting Yu Xiaogang was Gu Rong's thumb-up.
Right now, those were the only two words he had in his heart to say.
With the body of a Spirit Emperor, Yu Xiaogang climbed far beyond his own limits; no wonder Yu Yuanzhen was so proud.
Yu Xiaogang's excellence was an all-around, dead-angle-free excellence.
Yu Xiaogang spoke to Gu Rong about his idea of cultivating within the Seagod's Light, an idea that won Gu Rong's deep approval, so the two walked downwards side by side.
Arriving by Yue Guan and the other's side, they brought the two along downward.
Next was Bibi Dong, and after that was Flender.
A moment later, the group neatly arrived before Bo Saixi, asking her about the idea of cultivating within the Seagod's Light.
"This is precisely the greatest mystery of the Seagod's Light. For Spirit Masters who have obtained this trial qualification, the Seagod's Light has never been a test, but rather a reward."
"Shining under the Seagod's Light, a Spirit Master can achieve twice the result with half the effort in Cultivation."
"I don't know how many members of Sea God Island want to gain the qualification to enter the Seagod's Light yet are unable to obtain it."
"But you are different. With Bibi Dong's presence, you are the most distinguished guests of Sea God Island. Therefore, before she completes this trial, this place remains open to you at all times."
"Cherish this opportunity well, and hurry up to raise your own strength. There won't be such a leisurely trial later on."
These last words were spoken specifically to Bibi Dong and Flender.
Having said this, Bo Saixi looked toward Yu Xiaogang.
"I finally understand why Lord Sea God thinks so highly of you, even personally asking me to lead you to participate in the trials and giving you such lenient conditions."
"Tang Chen, Qian Daoliu, and I are all inferior to you."
"Yet the Seagod Nine Trials did not fall upon you. Therefore, can you tell me what actually happened back then?"
"Did you reject the trial of Lord Sea God?"
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