Chapter 212
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Chapter 212: Conclusion of the Second Assessment
Ascension to Godhood—this was Mu Lin’s aspiration for what lay ahead.
At present, he naturally lacked the capability to reach divine realms. Truth be told, he couldn’t even ensure this attempt would succeed.
To his relief, he ultimately prevailed.
With his soul merely at Spirit Sea level, Mu Lin forcefully elevated both his rank and spiritual essence to Condensing Essence through dual amplification.
Yet this victory came at cost.
His diluted soul couldn’t sustain such elevated status. The instant Mu Lin’s rank ascended to Condensing Essence, he felt his emotions leaching away.
Within mere heartbeats, his emotional memories grew cold and detached, as though human sentiment had abandoned him.
This erosion made sense. Were Mu Lin’s current soul compared to inkdrop, Refining the Evil resembled water-filled basin—though diluted, traces remained visible. But Condensing Essence? That was entire pond. Ink vanishing without ripple.
Beyond emotional numbness, Mu Lin faced graver peril—his soul’s foundation crumbled. The Spirit Sea’s base couldn’t uphold Condensing Essence’s towering construct.
Within breaths, his forcibly enhanced soul would disintegrate into void.
Yet clarity pierced through chaos: however fleeting, however emotionless, Mu Lin now wielded Condensing Essence-level soul—transcending Refining the Evil entirely.
Though feelings faded, his final command held.
Finger raised, Mu Lin inscribed talismans midair once more—another binding character.
Unhesitatingly, he launched this seal toward Bloody Moon Core.
"ROAR!"
As binding character took form, the lunar abomination finally noticed this insignificant ant—too late.
Evasion attempts proved futile.
The ethereal symbol bypassed defensive spells, ignored oceans of vitality, embedding itself deep within the core’s spiritual essence.
"Hmmmm…"
Impact froze Bloody Moon Core’s movements. Its exalted rank prevented full paralysis, but reaction slowed tenfold—like dimwitted child flailing through molasses.
This sluggishness reversed the battle’s tide.
Now Blood Cherry pummeled helpless lunar core.
Mu Lin witnessed none of this. After releasing the seal, his soul shattered completely. His form materialized outside Tower of Illusions.
Thus concluded his assessment.
Early exit brought no sorrow, nor care for results. His mind dwelled on the experiment’s implications.
"Didn’t anticipate such violent backlash from forced ascension. Never repeating that folly—sheer suicide."
"However, forcibly elevating one’s rank isn’t feasible. But fixing a super-state into a permanent form isn’t completely hopeless."
Mu Lin collected information from the final experiment nearby.
The others looked at him with burning admiration in their eyes.
Leaving early didn’t lower their opinion of Mu Lin. The Bloody Moon Core – that monster king combining Essence and Evil – wasn’t meant for trainees like him to defeat.
His failure was normal. What shocked everyone was his last move controlling the Bloody Moon Core.
"He actually restrained that monster! Mu Lin’s true power and potential surpass our expectations!"
Some marveled while others rushed to greet him:
"Young Master Mu! I’m from Anping City…"
"Young Master Mu! I manage Yuzhou’s Treasure Pavilion. Please visit when…"
"Brother Mu Lin! My family has an unmarried daughter…"
Whether seeking friendship or matchmaking, the crowd buzzed around Mu Lin until their noise made his drained spirit turn ghostly pale.
Noticing his distress, instructor Dongfang Ya pushed through the crowd. "Silence! Mu Lin needs rest. Come back later!"
The petite teacher released her aura and drove everyone away.
Mu Lin sighed in relief. "Thank you, Teacher."
Dongfang Ya waved dismissively. "I should thank you. You’ve brought great honor to Anping Taoist Palace."
She studied him with wonder. "I always believed in you, but never dreamed you’d achieve this. Fifth place would’ve been miraculous enough."
"You taught me well," Mu Lin replied.
Dongfang Ya rolled her eyes. "Flattery won’t work. I know my limits. This is your own doing."
After brief conversation, the exhausted youth let his composed teacher lead him to rest.
Mu Lin collapsed onto the bed immediately. His exhaustion whispered a warning: "Never use Ascension to Godhood again except in dire need. The cost is too great."
…
He slept like the dead. When he finally awoke, night had fallen. Yan Yunyu sat by his bedside.
"You’re out too?" Mu Lin rasped. "The assessment?"
"Ended four hours ago. Miss Blood Cherry destroyed the monster."
No surprise there. Rubbing his temples, Mu Lin asked: "Results?"
"Posted already."
"My ranking?"
…
While Mu Lin conversed with Yan Yunyu, countless voices outside debated his extraordinary performance.
