Chapter 167: The Fourth Trial of the Ice God
"Ice God's Fourth Trial: The trial of strong individuals, defeat five or more Title Douluos and gain their recognition. The reward will be given according to completion!"
"?????"
Ning Bei sighed, marveling at how quickly the Fourth Divine Trial had come, while also contemplating the feasibility of its content.
It was important to note that in Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, including Ning Fengzhi, there were only three Title Douluos. Even if you counted Dugu Bo, there were only four. That left two more to find.
Thinking about Tianmeng's two "assistants" nearby, Ning Bei's smile began to shift into something a bit more sinister.
However, the part about the reward being based on the opponent's strength caught his attention. Could it be that the reward would vary depending on the strength of the opponent?
If that were the case, then the porcupine (porcupine, a spiny fish-like creature) and snake spear wouldn't be worth considering. Defeating them wouldn't bring much satisfaction and would affect the reward's richness.
"What's the matter, Lord Ice God?"
The Snow Emperor's voice interrupted Ning Bei's thoughts, and he quickly glanced at her, apologizing for his distracted state.
"It's nothing, just that the Fourth Trial's content has been released."
"Really?"
The Snow Emperor and the Ice Emperor, along with Tianmeng who was lying on the ground, all became excited. It was the same story every time: the sooner Ning Bei became a god, the sooner they could ascend as well.
"Yes, the trial requires defeating five or more Title Douluos."
"Isn't that easy? You already have three in your family, and your two little girlfriends have three as well!"
Tianmeng quickly began arranging the trial participants for Ning Bei, only to be met with a roll of Ning Bei's eyes.
"Do you really need to say that? The rewards are based on the strength of the opponents. What's the point of fighting those Title Douluos guarding the gates?"
"Uh? Then where do you plan to find your opponents?"
Ning Bei thought for a moment, then smiled mysteriously at Tianmeng and the others.
"First, I'll deal with Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword. The rest, I've got it covered."
Without waiting for a response, Ning Bei went directly to find Ning Fengzhi and the others.
The three of them looked at Ning Bei with confusion, wondering why he had urgently called them over for something important.
"Bei'er, is there something important?"
"Father, I..."
Ning Bei was about to tell them the content of his divine trial when something suddenly occurred to him. His eyes fixed intently on Ning Fengzhi.
Does an auxiliary-type Title Douluo count?
Ning Fengzhi felt uneasy under his son's intense gaze, his confusion deepening.
"What is it?"
"Father, please step forward!"
"Huh?"
Ning Fengzhi was taken aback as he looked at Ning Bei but didn't ask further and walked to the front to stand.
"What's going on? You—"
Before Ning Fengzhi could finish, Ning Bei swiftly executed a sweeping kick to his legs.
Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone stared at Ning Bei in shock, not having time to intervene.
Is this a power grab?
With a "thud," Ning Fengzhi, caught off guard, stumbled and fell on his bottom, his cane flying far away. The whole event happened so quickly that he didn't even have time to scream out in pain, only staring in shock at his son, the "model child."
"I was hit? I was hit by my own son?"
As Ning Fengzhi was filled with confusion, Ning Bei eagerly looked at him from the ground.
"Father, do you submit?"
"I submit to you..."
Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to utter a swear word, Ning Bei's meaningful glance stopped him from finishing his sentence.
"I... I submit?"
Seeing Ning Bei nodding at him reassuringly, Ning Fengzhi could only hold back his questions and seriously nodded.
"The Medicine God Douluo's strength is beyond measure, I submit."
Having defeated one Title Douluo, Ning Bei closed his eyes in anticipation, hoping to see a progress prompt for the divine trial.
But unfortunately, Ning Bei's "bugging" tactic did not receive recognition from the divine trial.
Ning Bei sighed and walked over to help Ning Fengzhi up.
"It's no use! It didn't work!"
The three men's confusion reached its peak, and Gu Rong impatiently pulled Ning Bei aside.
"What's going on?"
"Sigh, my Fourth Divine Trial requires defeating five or more Title Douluos, so..."
Ning Bei paused here, looking at Ning Fengzhi with an apologetic expression.
Ning Fengzhi opened his mouth, feeling a lump in his throat, unsure whether to say what was on his mind.
"Now it seems, auxiliary-type Title Douluos don't count in this range, so, Father, your Title Douluo status doesn't count for this!"
Seeing Ning Bei's dismissive expression, Ning Fengzhi could no longer hold back his anger. Looking around, he finally found his cane in the distance, picked it up, and charged toward Ning Bei, his usual dignified manner gone, replaced by an almost frightening snarl.
"I'll kill you, you little..."
Fortunately, Chen Xin and Gu Rong's attention was drawn by the content of Ning Bei's divine trial, and they quickly held onto Ning Fengzhi's arms, preventing him from advancing.
"Bei'er, finding six strong attack Title Douluos isn't easy. Even if we include control-type, it's hard to gather them, unless we go to the Spirit Hall..."
Upon hearing Chen Xin's words, Ning Fengzhi's anger faded, and he resumed his usual scholarly composure, clearing his throat twice.
"Bei'er, what's your plan?"
"I originally planned to find Grandpa Bone and Grandpa Sword to gather two, but after seeing you, I had a new idea. Now, it seems that doesn't help. As for the rest, I have my own plan. I'll handle it later."
When Ning Bei mentioned this again, Ning Fengzhi's expression darkened.
Ning Bei knew he had gone a bit too far, so he quickly flashed a smile at him in an attempt to ease things.
"Since that's the case, we won't ask any further. Let's spar first. I'd like to see what level you're at now."
Chen Xin's eyes were filled with satisfaction, but there was also a glimmer of excitement.
Saying that, Chen Xin walked toward the hall's exit.
"Let's go, Bei'er, to the Seven Treasure Forest."
Ning Bei rolled his eyes at Chen Xin, thinking to himself that the old man was really quick to act.
"No need, Grandpa Sword. Come here!"
"Hmm?"
Chen Xin gave Ning Bei a puzzled look but didn't ask further, stepping up to his side.
Ning Bei waved to Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong, signaling them to join him.
The two, just like Chen Xin, stepped forward and stood in front of Ning Bei, confusion in their eyes.
Without further explanation, Ning Bei wrapped his soul power around the three men, and in a flash of light, all four disappeared from the hall.
The next moment, they arrived at the Ice God Palace.
Looking at Ning Fengzhi and the others glancing around in confusion, Ning Bei laughed and said:
"Father, Grandpa, this is the Ice God Palace. After I completed my second divine trial, I gained the right to freely enter and leave here."
"I see. The power of the gods is indeed profound. I can't sense where this palace is located."
Chen Xin nodded, amazed by the grandeur of the divine power.
Leading them to the central plaza, which was a wide open area made of ice, Ning Bei asked:
"Now, Grandpa, who wants to go first?"
Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone exchanged looks and saw excitement in each other's eyes.
"I'll go first!"
"Why should you go first? I should go first! Old sword man, step aside."
Watching the two argue for the first move, Ning Bei and his father exchanged glances, both with an expression that said, "As expected."
"Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, stop arguing. Let's play rock-paper-scissors!"
"Hmph!"
"Hmph, come on!"
In the end, Chen Xin won the right to go first, leaving Gu Rong feeling quite frustrated.
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong stepped back nearly a thousand meters, leaving plenty of space for the two to showcase their skills.
"Grandpa Sword, please show me. This is the first time we've fought, right?"
(END CHAPTER)
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