lcionline Chapter 199 The Final Trial
Chapter 199 The Final Trial
Ye Shuli was speechless as she looked at the new conditions proposed by the puzzle sprite.
Is this elf a drama queen?
play me?
This is the final trial of the King of Turin, and they're still pulling this kind of trick.
The new condition clearly states: Recreate a lost ancient dance.
Dance?
Why would you ask a modern, sharp-tongued woman to dance a lost ancient dance?
What should she do?
The surrounding psionic energy flickered with a look of doubt, as if it too was curious about how Ye Shuli would deal with this sudden challenge.
A mysterious atmosphere filled the air, making people feel somewhat uneasy.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
"Fine, it's just dancing, right? Who's afraid of who!" she thought to herself. "Back in my day, I was the queen of square dancing, why would I be afraid of a little sprite like you?"
As if hearing Ye Shuli's thoughts, the puzzle sprite revealed a sly smile, waving its magic wand and drawing a graceful arc in the air.
As the magic wand was waved, the surrounding psionic energy began to surge, forming a huge energy vortex.
At the center of the vortex, an ancient stone tablet slowly rises, covered with strange symbols.
“This is a record of a lost ancient dance,” the puzzle sprite explained. “You need to recreate this dance based on the symbols on the stone tablet.”
Ye Shuli looked at the dense symbols on the stone tablet and felt like her head was about to explode.
Is this thing definitely a dance, or some ancient code?
How can she jump like that?
She doesn't know anything about archaeology!
The surrounding psionic energy became chaotic, as if mocking her ignorance.
She felt as if she were in a giant maze, unable to find her way out.
"Is this thing even danceable?" Ye Shuli couldn't help but complain. "It looks more like some kind of ancient code than a dance."
The puzzle sprite shrugged and said innocently, "This is part of the trial, there's nothing I can do about it. But I can give you some hints."
As she spoke, the puzzle sprite waved her magic wand, drawing a glittering symbol in the air.
“This is the starting movement of the dance,” the puzzle sprite explained. “Try to imitate it.”
Ye Shuli looked at the symbol and felt even more confused.
How can she possibly imitate this?
She tentatively shifted her body, but felt incredibly awkward, as stiff as a robot.
"No, I can't do it." Ye Shuli shook her head helplessly. "This dance is too complicated. I can't learn it at all."
The puzzle sprite smiled and said, "Don't rush, take your time. I can teach you."
As she spoke, the puzzle sprite began to demonstrate the dance moves.
Its body was light and graceful, and its dance was beautiful. Every movement was full of power and beauty.
Ye Shuli stared in disbelief, thinking to herself: This little elf is really something.
"Well, have you learned it?" the puzzle sprite asked.
"Uh..." Ye Shuli smiled awkwardly, "Almost there."
"It's alright, I can teach you again," the puzzle sprite said patiently.
"Alright then." Ye Shuli nodded.
The puzzle sprite began demonstrating the dance moves again.
This time, Ye Shuli watched even more carefully, trying her best to remember every detail.
“Alright, you try this time,” the puzzle sprite said.
Ye Shuli took a deep breath and began to imitate the dance moves of the puzzle sprite.
Although her movements were somewhat clumsy, they were full of power and beauty.
"Good, you've improved," the puzzle sprite encouraged. "Keep up the good work."
Ye Shuli nodded and continued practicing.
Her movements became more and more skillful, and her dance became more and more graceful.
The surrounding psychic energy calmed down, as if cheering for her progress.
“Alright, that’s about enough,” said the puzzle sprite. “Now you can begin the formal dance.”
Ye Shuli took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and began to recall the dance moves she had just learned.
Then, she slowly opened her eyes and began to dance gracefully...
"Wait!" She suddenly stopped, staring at a symbol on the stone tablet, her brow furrowed. "This symbol..."
Ye Shuli stared at the symbols on the stone tablet, and a flash of inspiration struck her.
Wait a minute, the way these symbols are arranged looks so similar...
The periodic table?
Based on her understanding of the spiritual arts of this world, a bold conjecture emerged in her mind.
Could it be that this so-called "lost ancient dance" is not dance at all, but a method of manipulating spiritual energy, a special technique that uses body postures to simulate the arrangement of elements, thereby triggering resonance?
"Little fairy, I think I know what to do." Ye Shuli's lips curled into a confident smile, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
She stopped imitating the elves' movements and began to strike various strange poses based on her own understanding.
One moment it looked like it was stretching, the next it looked like it was doing calisthenics, leaving the puzzle sprite completely bewildered, while the surrounding joint trial participants laughed uproariously.
"Is this woman crazy? What's she doing doing calisthenics here?"
"Hahaha, this is hilarious! Is this some kind of shamanistic ritual?"
"I think she's given up and started entertaining herself."
However, as Ye Shuli's movements became more and more fluid, the surrounding spiritual energy began to fluctuate violently. The originally chaotic spiritual energy gradually became orderly, as if it were being drawn by some kind of force, and began to rotate around Ye Shuli.
The smile on the puzzle sprite's face gradually froze, replaced by shock and disbelief.
It could sense that Ye Shuli's actions were not meaningless, but rather were guiding the surrounding spiritual energy to form a special resonance.
As the final movement was completed, the surrounding spiritual energy erupted instantly, forming a dazzling pillar of light that shot into the sky, illuminating the entire trial space as if it were daytime.
"It's done!" Ye Shuli clenched her fist excitedly, feeling the powerful spiritual energy surging within her body.
The puzzle spirit kept its promise, and a golden stream of spiritual energy flowed into Ye Shuli's body, instantly raising her strength to the early stage of Spirit King.
The surrounding psionic energy became even more intense, as if celebrating her success.
The eyes of the joint trial participants turned red as they watched this scene.
Why should this woman receive the highest award?
They are not convinced!
"This is impossible!" one of the joint trial participants said through gritted teeth. "She must have cheated!"
Ye Shuli glanced at them coldly, a mocking smile playing on her lips.
"Cheating? You don't even deserve to be called that!"
She slowly walked towards the center of the awards and extended her hand...
The joint trial participants were green with envy, baring their teeth and wishing they could devour Ye Shuli alive.
"Why should she take all the rewards? Brothers, let's go!" A burly man with a face full of scars roared and charged towards Ye Shuli first.
The others followed suit, showering Ye Shuli with all sorts of spiritual techniques as if they were free.
Ye Shuli sneered, "That's it? Trying to tickle me?" She waved her hand lightly, and the surrounding spiritual energy seemed to be obedient little sprites, dancing at her fingertips and forming an invisible barrier that blocked all attacks.
"Rebound!" Ye Shuli uttered two words, and the attack was instantly rebounded. The joint trial participants were bounced away like balls, falling and scrambling, crying and screaming. The scene was quite comical.
"With this level of skill, you think you can steal my reward? Go home and go to sleep!" Ye Shuli shrugged, looking completely nonchalant, as if she had just easily swatted a few mosquitoes.
The surrounding psionic energy pulsed joyfully, as if cheering for her.
At this moment, an elderly man dressed in official robes, with an air of otherworldly grace, slowly descended from the sky. He was none other than the Spirit King Trial Officer.
He stroked his beard and said, "Congratulations, you have successfully passed the Spirit King's Trial."
"
The surrounding psionic energy became even more active, as if cheering and celebrating Ye Shuli's victory.
Ye Shuli stood at the center of the spiritual energy, radiating brilliant light, like a goddess descending to earth.
She reached out and touched the orb of light that symbolized the ultimate reward.
A powerful force surged into her body, making her feel stronger than ever before.
"From this day forward, you are the true Spirit King." The Spirit King Trial Officer's voice was solemn and sacred. "I hope you can shoulder the responsibility of protecting the continent."
Ye Shuli smiled slightly, her eyes sparkling with confidence. "That's natural."
She turned around, preparing to leave the trial space, but suddenly stopped.
"Wait..." she whispered, her gaze drifting into the distance, as if she had seen something...
Ye Shuli's figure slowly emerged from the trial space, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged towards her like a tide, forming a dazzling halo around her.
"Li'er!
A frantic shout broke the silence, and Jiang Ye rushed towards Ye Shuli like an arrow, grabbing her tightly in his arms.
"I'm so glad you're alright! You scared me to death!" His voice was filled with worry and lingering fear as he held Ye Shuli tightly, as if afraid she would disappear at any moment.
Ye Shuli was a little stunned by his sudden hug, but feeling the warmth of his embrace, a warm current surged in her heart.
"I'm fine, I'm perfectly alright." She gently patted Jiang Ye's back, her voice carrying a hint of a smile.
Those around them, seeing the two embracing tightly, felt the deep affection between them and smiled with relief.
"Li'er, you are amazing!"
They actually passed the Spirit King's Trial!
Jiang Ye released Ye Shuli and excitedly circled around her, his eyes filled with pride and admiration. "Do you know that your name has now spread throughout the entire fantasy continent!"
Everyone says you are a genius that comes along only once in a millennium!
"
Ye Shuli's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile.
"Of course, don't you know who I am?" She raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with arrogance.
Looking at Ye Shuli's confident demeanor, Jiang Ye felt even more excited, wishing he could announce to the world that this was the woman he had her back!
He grabbed Ye Shuli's hand and said, "Come on, let's go celebrate!"
We must treat our great hero to a good meal today!
"
Seeing Jiang Ye's excited expression, Ye Shuli couldn't help but smile. "Okay, whatever you say."
From then on, Ye Shuli's name resounded throughout the entire fantasy continent. She stood at the pinnacle of glory, receiving praise and admiration from all directions.
She knew this was just the beginning, and more challenges awaited her.
But she was fearless because she had Jiang Ye by her side and her unwavering belief.
Just then, a figure slowly descended from the sky; it was the Spirit King Trial Officer.
He walked up to Ye Shuli with a mysterious smile on his face.
"Congratulations, Ye Shuli. Your performance was impressive." He paused, his tone becoming serious. "Now, it's time to accept your first exclusive trial mission..." Ye Shuli's heart skipped a beat; a premonition arose within her—this mission was likely no simple matter...
She took a deep breath and slowly asked, "What is the mission?"