Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as the Rock King Emperor, Wandering the Mortal World

Chapter 384: Holding on for the duration of an incense stick in Zhongli's hands?

Tian Dou City, Zhongli Mansion.

After Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin left Zhongli Mansion, Xiao and Du Siji finally relaxed a lot.

"Your Majesty, this young man..."

"Sect Master, this young man..."

Xiao and Du Shiki exchanged a glance, and finally, out of courtesy, let the other speak first.

As a result, because they were being too polite, both of them kept quiet and did not say anything.

Zhongli was both amused and exasperated upon seeing this.

Xiao, true to form, called Poisonous Seasons "Little Brother"...

"This is Xiao, the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons, the Three-Eyed Immortal, the Golden Roc General, whose strength is unfathomable."

Zhong Li introduced it without changing his expression.

Xiao's eyes twitched slightly, feeling a bit numb, but he didn't say anything more.

He listened to the Emperor's explanation.

"This is Du Siji, a top disciple in the sect, a first-level god peak fire god inheritor, whose strength has reached the Soul Douluo level."

Xiao was new and didn't know the power rankings on Douluo Continent, so Zhongli deliberately explained it to him.

Paimon and Xiao didn't feel anything was wrong, but Poison Seasons felt something was off.

How could a powerful being like Xiao not even know the most basic level classification?

Wait, the Three-Eyed Immortal?

Fairy?

Poisonous Seasons has some knowledge of the term "immortal".

Because that Xianyun, also known as Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun, often referred to herself as "this immortal."

His true strength is unfathomable. Even his grandfather, Poisonous Eight Directions, was completely helpless when facing this True Lord Liuyun Borrowing Wind.

According to Paimon, the true strength of Liuyun Jiefeng Zhenjun is not her own combat power, but rather her inventions. The weapons she invented can even be lethal to demon gods.

Although I don't know how powerful the demon god is, it still has the word "god" in its name. It can't be weak, can it?

"I have met an immortal!"

Du Siji bowed respectfully, and Xiao nodded in return.

This young man is quite good; he didn't disrespect the immortal master.

"Hmm~"

After getting to know each other, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

Xiao was not good with words, and he didn't have much to say to Du Siji.

As for what he wanted to say to Zhongli, all those words vanished the moment he found him.

Once Zhongli is found, nothing else matters.

Zhongli is the backbone of the Liyue people and the Liyue immortals. As long as he is there, no matter what happens, they can feel at ease.

This is a kind of blind trust, but everyone in Liyue blindly trusts Zhongli in the same way.

No matter what major events occur, no matter how large the war, no matter how powerful the enemy, as long as the Emperor is there, the Emperor and they will surely win!

In his younger days, Morax had to win; he couldn't afford to lose any game.

Because behind him are people he must protect.

The Rock King knows all of Morax's weaknesses, but he might not necessarily be able to defeat Morax...

What is the content of the third test?

Zhong Li turned his head and asked Du Siji.

Vulcan did not require that the assessment content be kept secret throughout the four seasons.

Perhaps he wanted to pass on the throne sooner, so he made Du Siji reveal the assessment content and, with the help of others, could quickly inherit the divine position.

Du Siji did not hide anything from Zhong Li regarding the issue; it was precisely because of this matter that he had come to find Zhong Li.

"Sect Master, my third test is to hold your hand for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn."

Upon hearing this, everyone present, including Poison Seasons who spoke, changed their expressions.

Xiao, the most straightforward of them all, had a very interesting expression. Let alone this little Soul Douluo, even he might not be able to last an incense stick's time in Zhong Li's hands.

"This Vulcan is definitely targeting you; otherwise, why would he set up such a test?"

Xiao frowned, crossed his arms, and said with a serious expression.

Paimon nodded and said, "Yes, yes!"

"Zhongli's strength is beyond your reach, not to mention even the Vulcan who was supposed to pass the throne to you..."

"Cough cough..."

Zhong Li coughed, and Paimon subconsciously looked at him and shut his mouth as well.

"The meaning of this Vulcan is very simple: he just asked the four seasons to hold on for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, but he didn't say that I was going all out."

After hearing Zhongli's explanation, Xiao and Paimeng suddenly understood.

That's right, whether or not you pass this test depends entirely on Zhongli's mood!

Thinking about it this way, the assessment actually becomes the simplest one?

"Let's go, let's just go through the motions."

Zhong Li got up and walked towards the door.

The group quickly got up and followed.

At this moment, Du Siji was very agitated. At first, he also thought that the God of Fire was trying to harm him.

How long can one persist under the sect leader's command for the duration of an incense stick?

Even if it were his grandfather, Poison Eight Directions, let alone someone at level 80+, it would be impossible for him to complete it!

You should know that the last time the sect leader made a move in front of everyone, it was a casual strike that could shatter a mountain.

With his tiny frame, he'd probably be as small as a finger...

After careful consideration, Du Siji finally understood the underlying meaning.

If the God of Fire really wanted to harm him, he should have made him challenge Bibi Dong, or even Qian Daoliu, the Grand Elder of the Spirit Hall.

That would be harming him!

Asking him to challenge Zhongli and endure for the duration of an incense stick is something he could do with his eyes closed.

"It seems the God of Fire wanted to give the sect leader some face..."

"That's weird..."

Du Siji had no idea how strong Zhongli really was. He just felt that the Fire God was acting strangely, and he also felt that he was indeed worthy of being the sect leader!

Even the God of Fire, a peak first-level god, had to give him face.

The outskirts of Tiandou City are a bumpy, uneven area, clearly a place where powerful figures often duel.

Basically, no ordinary people will pass by here.

No one knows where Zhongli pulled out an incense stick, but he casually tossed it aside, and the incense landed steadily on a nearby stone.

Let's begin!

"Sect Master, please!"

Poisonous Four Seasons didn't mention any sect leader, so be careful.

For Zhongli to spout such nonsense with his strength is to look down on the sect leader.

He directly completed the Martial Soul Possession, and eight spirit rings—three purple, four black, and one red—rose rapidly from beneath his feet.

The surface of Poison Seasons' body also had a faint silver glow.

Facing the sect leader, he had to go all out!

"Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul True Body!"

"Silver-level Martial Soul Second Awakening, Activate!"

Right from the start, Poison Seasons used its maximum power boost.

First is his Martial Soul True Form, which is himself. After completing his Martial Soul True Form, his body also "giantized" and was surrounded by flames.

After activating the Silver-level Second Awakening, his body was immediately covered in silver, and his entire body shimmered with silver light.

At this moment, Du Siji's aura had reached the level of a Title Douluo.

"Eighth Soul Skill One: Vulcan's Descent!"

This 100,000-year-old spirit ring was not obtained by Poison Seasons from hunting, but was a reward from the gods after completing the second trial.

A divinely bestowed soul ring allows the user to obtain the most suitable soul ring, which is the upper limit that the body can withstand.

(End of this chapter)