A month after the second level of the trial began, An Bao heard the toads' voices again.
This time, the toads said: "Now the second level trial exercise will commence. An Bao must immediately perform seventy standard push-ups, otherwise you will proceed to the third level trial."
An Bao immediately assumed the push-up starting position.
The toads began counting: "One, two, three—"
An Bao completed seventy push-ups in one breath, with a little energy left over.
The toads said: "Congratulations, An Bao. You may finally ascend to Heaven and return to your former home."
An Bao no longer cared. He just wanted to escape this current state, as soon as possible.