Douluo Continent: The Phoenix God Returns

Chapter 93 The Ultimate Physical Body

After successfully passing the Phoenix God's second test, Ye Li was granted a short rest. He had a general idea of ​​what the third test would be like; it was most likely related to the earth element, since the earth possessed the power to bear all things, and the test content would probably be related to strength.

"My physical strength is now close to a million jin, so I should be able to pass the third test of the Phoenix God with ease." Ye Li thought about how to quickly pass the third test while restoring his divine power.

Just then, a deep voice entered Ye Li's mind: "The third test of the Phoenix God, the Earth Test, is to pursue the ultimate physical body! The previous two tests tempered your willpower and the strength of your soul, while the content of my test is to achieve the ultimate physical body."

As soon as he finished speaking, a large cauldron appeared in front of Ye Li. It didn't seem heavy at all. Ye Li was slightly startled, but he remained calm and replied, "The pinnacle of physical strength? Then I'll see just how difficult it is to achieve this so-called pinnacle."

After speaking, Ye Li stood up, his gaze resolute as he looked at the large cauldron in front of him. He lifted it up with ease, and in an instant, the ground beneath him began to change, becoming as soft as mud, making each step extremely difficult. He took a deep breath, mustered all his strength, and struggled forward.

Ye Li gritted his teeth, trying his best to maintain his balance. The cauldron in his hands seemed to weigh a thousand pounds, but he showed no intention of backing down. Step by step, he moved forward slowly but firmly.

As he moved forward, the mud on the ground seemed to become even stickier, constantly pulling at his feet and trying to drag him into it. Veins bulged on Ye Li's forehead, and sweat poured down like a waterfall, soaking his clothes.

"The weight of the cauldron continues to increase, and the suction force of the ground is also increasing its weight invisibly."

However, his gaze never left the front, his mind focused on only one thought: to overcome this arduous test. He constantly adjusted his breathing and pace, and just as Ye Li felt his strength was about to be exhausted, he suddenly sensed a strange power surging from within him—his long-hidden potential. With this power, he took a few steps forward.

At that moment, the surrounding space seemed to tremble slightly in response to his perseverance.

That gruff voice echoed in his mind again: "Not bad, you have some determination, but that's far from enough!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Li's lips curled into a slight, defiant smile. She said, "Not enough? Then I'll do it until you're satisfied!"

Time ticked by, and Ye Li's steps grew heavier and heavier, but he never stopped. Finally, Ye Li felt as if his body was about to collapse under the weight, each step forward feeling like it had exhausted all his strength. But he still gritted his teeth, refusing to give up. The cauldron in his hands was already unimaginably heavy, and the muddy ground made it even more difficult for him to move.

Just as Ye Li was struggling forward, he felt that his physical strength had reached its limit. But his belief in his heart became stronger and stronger.

"I cannot fall here."

He took another deep breath, using all his strength to resist the weight of the cauldron and the suction of the ground. His body trembled slightly, but he did not stop walking.

At this moment, the cauldron on his body weighed over a million pounds. Ye Li's movements became increasingly slow, but every step he took was full of strength and perseverance. Sweat kept dripping down his body, and each breath Ye Li took became more and more difficult, but he still stubbornly moved forward.

The surrounding space began to distort slightly, as if it too was awestruck by his perseverance. The gruff voice rang out once more: "Kid, you've certainly impressed me, but that's not enough!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Li gave a bitter smile, but the determination in his eyes remained undiminished. Just when he thought he was about to collapse from exhaustion, a mysterious light descended from the sky and enveloped him. He felt his body instantly filled with power, and his fatigue vanished.

"Congratulations on passing the third test! You have broken through the limits of both body and spirit. The earth is virtuous and nurtures all things, and you should be as steady as it. This cauldron is the Nine Provinces Cauldron, which I condensed with the ultimate earth element. Its weight changes over time." The voice seemed to carry a hint of approval.

Ye Li slowly stood up, bowed and said, "This junior thanks the ancestor for the gift." With that, Ye Li used his earth element to take over the Nine Provinces Cauldron.

"Now that you have passed the third test, it is time for me to leave." With that, the soul of the third-generation Phoenix God slowly dissipated and transformed into the purest earth-attribute energy, which merged into Ye Li's body.

Outside, Ye Li's third spirit ring gradually transformed into a golden color. Similar to the previous two spirit rings, it also had a phoenix pattern, firmly occupying the position of the third spirit ring. He was one step closer to the peak, and in terms of physical strength alone, he was now invincible.

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(End of this chapter)