Chapter 615: End of the Trial
Around him, the others let out soft sighs of relief. Elias subtly exhaled. Aria’s brows relaxed ever so slightly. A score of 8789 was still jaw-dropping, but it wasn’t 9999—the impossible ceiling-breaking number Max had hit twice before.
Had he scored a perfect in all three categories, it would’ve shattered what little balance they clung to. Even so, their expressions showed it clearly—they were all still shaken. Because even if it wasn’t perfect, 8789 was still monstrously high.
It was the kind of soul force one expected from a top-tier genius trained by a high-ranking sect for decades—not a Expert Rank youth from the Lower Domain.
The cube pulsed gently before suddenly releasing a glowing lotus that floated toward Max, its petals shimmering with soft, ethereal light. But before he could even reach out or react, the lotus vanished into thin air.
A strange sensation stirred inside him, subtle but warm—like a gentle breeze brushing against the deepest part of his being. Max immediately closed his eyes, drawing his awareness inward, diving deep into the sanctum of his consciousness.
Within moments, he arrived at his soul palace—the sacred space where his soul resided—and what he saw there made his breath catch. Floating just above his golden soul form, which pulsed with vibrant life, was the very same lotus from before, now softly spinning in place.
It released a radiant, nurturing glow—like sunlight filtered through holy mist—and this light blanketed the entire soul palace. Everywhere it touched, the walls of the palace seemed to shimmer and strengthen, the foundations growing sturdier, more refined.
Even the soul palace itself, from the cracks in its structure to the dimmer corners of his mental domain, began to subtly shift and evolve, responding to the lotus’s presence. It wasn’t just a blessing—it was a direct enhancement of his very soul.
Max’s brows tightened slightly in concentration, but inside, he was in awe. This lotus was strengthening his foundation as well as nurturing his soul at the same time. It was a legendary treasure for anyone who cultivated their soul.