Xiao Xun'er's trial of strange fire, protected by the Heaven-Burning Phoenix Fire.

The seventh trial ground in the back mountain of Nishen Hall is the famous Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well of the Douluo Continent. Half of it is a cold pool frozen for thousands of miles, while the other half is a volcano with churning flames. This environment of dual extremes has nurtured countless exotic flowers and herbs, and it also hides the "Heavenly Flame Source" required for Xiao Xun Er's trial. Her trial requires her to fuse the Heavenly Flame Source within the extreme environment of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, break through the suppression of the Ancient Ice Soul, and unlock the God-Defying Flame Consort Form, evolving her Heavenly Flame into the Heaven Burning Phoenix Fire that can incinerate Divinities.

Xiao Xun Er stood in the center of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. The Heavenly Flame on her body was burning fiercely, yet it appeared somewhat weak under the freezing power of the cold pool. Her Heavenly Flame was originally one of the ancient flames, but in a battle with Spirit Hall, she was severely wounded by Bibi Dong using the Ancient Ice Soul. Since then, the power of her Heavenly Flame had been greatly diminished, to the point where it could not even burn completely.

"Xun'er, your Heavenly Flame contains the spirituality of a phoenix; it is merely being suppressed by the chill of the Ice Soul." Su Chen stood by the edge of the cold pool, his black God-Defying Soul Power transforming into a barrier that blocked the extreme energy of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. "A phoenix nirvana, reborn through fire—only in an extreme environment can your Heavenly Flame break through its limits."

Xiao Xun Er nodded, recalling Su Chen's hardships in searching for the Heavenly Flame Source for her. To help her repair the flame, Su Chen had traveled across the mountains and rivers of the Douluo Continent, even venturing deep into extremely cold lands to battle the Ancient Ice Soul, all just to obtain a trace of Ice Soul energy to stimulate the flame's evolution. This deep affection filled Xiao Xun Er's heart with emotion.

Taking a deep breath, she leaped into the central area of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Instantly, extreme cold and scorching heat assailed her body simultaneously. The freezing power of the cold pool sought to freeze her Heavenly Flame, while the volcanic flames tried to incinerate her physical body. Xiao Xun Er gritted her teeth and circulated the Heavenly Flame within her body to counter the energies of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

The chill of the Ancient Ice Soul surged from the cold pool, transforming into ice blades that shot toward Xiao Xun Er. Her Heavenly Flame was struck by the blades, causing the fire to dim significantly, and blood trickled from the corner of her mouth. "No, if this continues, the Heavenly Flame will be completely frozen." Though anxious, Xiao Xun Er did not give up. Recalling Su Chen's words about "Phoenix Nirvana," she resolutely merged her body completely with the Heavenly Flame.

"Heaven Burning Heavenly Flame, heed my command, nirvana and rebirth!" Xiao Xun Er's voice echoed throughout the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well as her body turned into a streak of red flame, charging toward the core area of the volcano. The volcanic flames enveloped her instantly. The extreme temperature caused her physical body immense pain, yet she did not back down. Instead, she unleashed all the power of the Nishen Mark within her.

The black nishen markings intertwined with the red Heavenly Flame, forming a tri-colored flame storm of black, white, and red. The storm swept through the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; the freezing power of the cold pool was melted by the storm, and the volcanic flames were absorbed by it, transforming into even more powerful energy that poured into Xiao Xun Er's body.

Just then, the Heavenly Flame Source slowly rose from the volcanic core—a fist-sized colorful crystal emitting terrifying fire energy. Xiao Xun Er reached out and grabbed the Heavenly Flame Source, and the crystal instantly fused into her body. Her body erupted with brilliant multicolored light, and a massive phantom of a phoenix appeared behind her. The phoenix's feathers were composed of seven colors—red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—and its wings were entwined with black god-defying runes. The God-Defying Flame Consort: Heaven Burning Phoenix Fire Form was officially unlocked! Her Heavenly Flame could now not only incinerate physical bodies and divine souls but also purify the holy power of the God Realm, dealing fatal damage to Divinities.

Xiao Xun Er turned into a streak of multicolored light, flying out from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and landing beside Su Chen. Her face beamed with a confident smile, and the colorful Phoenix Fire swirled around her, warm yet domineering: "Su Chen, my Heavenly Flame has finally evolved! From now on, my Phoenix Fire will burn only for you and protect only you!"

Su Chen reached out and embraced her, feeling the warmth of the Phoenix Fire, his eyes full of gratification: "Xun'er, you're amazing. With your Phoenix Fire, our chances against the God Realm Enforcers have increased by another notch."

The scene of the two embracing was witnessed by the Heroines in the distance, who were all happy for Xiao Xun Er. Xiao Wu said with a smile, "Xun'er's Phoenix Fire is so beautiful. From now on, our Nishen Hall has another powerful combatant!"

Meanwhile, in Cangyun Town, Xiao Ling had completely become the lowliest of beggars. He lay on the street, emitting a foul stench. Passersby avoided him, and some even threw trash at him. His consciousness was blurred; he could only occasionally open his eyes to look at the sky, his heart's hatred long since replaced by numbness.

A Shrek student who used to know Xiao Ling passed by and recognized him, saying in surprise, "Are you Xiao Ling? How did you end up like this?"

Xiao Ling slowly raised his head and glanced at him, his eyes showing no emotion. Then he slowly lowered his head again, continuing to curl up on the ground. He no longer wanted to know anyone or mention his past; he was just a piece of trash lingering on the brink of death.

The student looked at Xiao Ling's state, shook his head, and turned to leave. His heart was filled with emotion—a former genius had actually fallen to such a state; the world was truly unpredictable.

From the direction of the trial grounds, Hinata and Hanabi's God-Defying Byakugan opened simultaneously. They said in unison, "Su Chen, the God Realm Enforcers have already broken through the first layer of the Space Barrier's defense. There are only three days left until their formal arrival!"

Su Chen's gaze became incredibly solemn. He said to the Heroines beside him, "Everyone, time is of the essence. We must speed up the remaining trials! Ning Rongrong, it's your turn next!"

Ning Rongrong stepped forward, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda floating in her palm, its golden light flickering: "Su Chen, don't worry. I will definitely unlock my God-Defying Form and provide the strongest buffs for everyone!"