Ning Rongrong's Glazed Trial: A Resonance Against the Gods, amplified ten thousandfold.

The eighth trial field behind Nishen Hall's back mountain was a plain shrouded in golden glazed light. On the plain stood a million Spirit Beast stone statues, each containing the spirit power fluctuations of a real Spirit Beast. This was the "Ten Thousand Soul Amplification Array" tailored by Su Chen for Ning Rongrong—the trial required her to use her Glazed Tile Pagoda to simultaneously amplify the spirit power of a million Spirit Beast statues within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, breaking the ultimate shackle of "Seven Treasures cannot become tools," evolving her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into its God-Defying Form, and unlocking the Ten Thousand Times Amplification that could amplify God-Defying Power.

The God Realm Enforcers had already broken through the first layer of the space barrier, with only three days remaining until their descent, making the atmosphere in Nishen Hall increasingly heavy. Ning Rongrong stood at the entrance of the trial field, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm glowing with a faint golden light, though it could not hide the anxiety in her eyes. Although Su Chen had long since helped her break the curse of "Seven Treasures cannot become tools" and advance to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, simultaneously amplifying the power of a million Spirit Beasts was still an unprecedented challenge for her.

“Rongrong, your Glazed Tile Pagoda's amplification has never been a simple stacking of power, but a resonance of bonds.” Su Chen's voice carried a soothing strength as his black God-Defying Soul Power laid down a protective barrier at the edge of the trial field. “You must believe that you are not only the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but also the auxiliary core of Nishen Hall. Your amplification can weave a million companions into a single rope.”

Ning Rongrong tightened her grip on the Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm, recalling the scene atop the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's pagoda. Back then, the Sect Elders were forcing her into an arranged marriage, and it was Su Chen who broke into the Sect to save her, using his God-Defying Soul Power to help her stabilize the foundation of her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, telling her, “I want to be your support forever.” Those words had become her greatest motivation to move forward.

She took a deep breath and stepped into the Ten Thousand Soul Amplification Array. The incense for the trial was lit, and as the thin blue smoke rose, the million Spirit Beast stone statues simultaneously released chaotic spirit power fluctuations that surged toward Ning Rongrong like a tide. These spirit powers had various attributes—some were violent beast soul power, some were gentle plant soul power, and some were fierce tool soul power—the disorganized energy caused her to feel a momentary wave of dizziness.

“No, it's too chaotic!” Ning Rongrong hurriedly activated her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and golden amplification light shot out from the top of the pagoda, attempting to cover the front row of Spirit Beast statues. But as soon as her amplification power touched the statues, it was repelled by the chaotic spirit power. The Glazed Tile Pagoda vibrated violently, and a trace of blood leaked from the corner of her mouth.

“Rongrong, don't try to force a cover, try to find the resonance point of the spirit power!” Su Chen's voice pierced through the energy turbulence, as his black God-Defying Soul Power transformed into countless silken threads, connecting to the million Spirit Beast statues. “Every statue corresponds to a Spirit Beast from the Star Dou Great Forest; they share a bond with you and with Nishen Hall. Use your heart to feel this bond!”

Ning Rongrong closed her eyes, quieting her mind to sense the spirit power fluctuations of the statues. She seemed to see the Spirit Beasts of the Star Dou Great Forest, saw the scenes of them fighting side-by-side with the Heroines, and saw their trust in Nishen Hall. A warm current surged from her heart, and her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda suddenly erupted with intense golden light. The nine gems at the top of the pagoda lit up simultaneously, as black nishen markings spread out from the gems.

“I feel it!” Ning Rongrong snapped her eyes open, and the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soared into the air. The golden amplification light was no longer a single beam but transformed into countless golden threads that entwined around every Spirit Beast statue. The threads connected with the god-defying threads Su Chen had laid out, forming a massive resonance network. The chaotic spirit power fluctuations gradually became orderly within the network, converging like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea to form a majestic surge of energy.

The million Spirit Beast statues simultaneously let out low roars as their spirit power surged tenfold, a hundredfold, a thousandfold under the amplification! Ning Rongrong's body was enveloped in golden light, and the form of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda began to change. The body of the pagoda turned from pure gold to black and white, and the gems at the top were embedded with god-defying runes. Each gem corresponded to a god-defying attribute—Amplification, Defense, Speed, spirit power, divine soul, World-Breaking, Detoxification, Crowd Control, and Resurrection.

“Nishen Glazed Tile · Ten Thousand Times Amplification!” Ning Rongrong's voice echoed across the entire plain as her body slowly rose into the air. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spun above her head, the golden amplification light intertwining with the black god-defying light to form a massive pillar of light that shot straight into the clouds. Everywhere the light pillar passed, the space barriers rippled slightly, and even the distant aura of the God Realm Enforcers was temporarily suppressed.

The Nishen Glazed Tile · Ten Thousand Times Amplification form was officially unlocked! Her amplification was no longer limited to a single attribute; she could now provide nine types of god-defying amplifications to a million targets simultaneously. The amplification effect increased from the original ninety percent to ten thousand times, capable of pushing the power of the Heroines' God-Defying Forms to their peak. Even Su Chen's God-Defying Soul Power could break through its limits under her amplification.

Ning Rongrong slowly descended from the air, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda floating in her palm, its black and white light both gentle and overbearing. She walked to Su Chen's side, her face beaming with a confident smile: “Su Chen, I did it! From now on, I will use my Ten Thousand Times Amplification to make your power and the Sisters' power peerless!”

Su Chen reached out and hugged her, feeling the amplification power of the Glazed Tile Pagoda, his eyes full of pride. “Rongrong, you will always be our strongest backbone. With your amplification, we can even stand against the High Gods of the God Realm!”

Just then, Nishen Hall's observation array suddenly emitted a piercing alarm, and Hinata's God-Defying Byakugan activated instantly: “Su Chen! The three High Gods of the God Realm Enforcers have already broken through the second layer of the space barrier. Their auras are locked onto Nishen Hall, and they are expected to officially descend tomorrow!”

Su Chen's gaze instantly became sharp. With a wave of his hand, he directed Ning Rongrong's Ten Thousand Times Amplification toward Nishen Hall's defense array. “Rongrong, use your amplification to strengthen the defense array! Qian Renxue, you're next. Your Angel Trial must be completed within today!”

Qian Renxue stepped forward, her golden angel god armor shimmering with a cold light, a flash of determination in her eyes. “Su Chen, rest assured. I will sever my final connection with the God Realm and become a true Nishen Angel.”

Meanwhile, in Cangyun Town, Xiao Ling was lying prone at the entrance of a bun shop, staring longingly at the buns in the steamer. The owner, finding him unlucky, picked up a broom to drive him away, but Xiao Ling desperately clung to the owner's leg, pleading, “Give me a bun, I'm starving to death...”

The owner kicked him away, cursing, “Get lost! You trash, don't ruin my business!” Xiao Ling fell to the ground, the back of his head hitting a stone, and blood flowed freely. He struggled to get up but his vision went dark, and he fainted.

When he woke up again, he found himself lying on a bed in a pharmacy. The pharmacy owner was a kind-hearted person who had saved him out of pity. But when the owner learned he was the former "Genius Xiao Ling," the sympathy on his face turned to disdain: “So it's you. I heard you offended Lord Su Chen of Nishen Hall and ended up like this. You truly brought this upon yourself.”

Xiao Ling's body stiffened, and the color drained from his face. He knew that his name had now become the laughingstock of the Douluo Continent. He struggled to climb out of bed and limped out of the pharmacy without a word of thanks or a backward glance.

He walked to a riverbank and looked at his bleeding reflection in the water. There was no more hate or resentment in his heart, only endless numbness. He slowly stepped into the river, the cold water submerging his knees, chest, neck... He wanted to end his life like this, but when the water was about to submerge his mouth and nose, he subconsciously struggled back to the shore.

“I can't die... I haven't taken my revenge yet...” Xiao Ling muttered to himself, but in his heart, he knew this was just self-deception. He could barely even survive now, so how could he possibly take revenge? He curled up in the grass by the river, letting the cold rain beat down on him like a stray dog.

In the direction of the trial fields, Qian Renxue had already stepped into the ninth trial field—a temple built from Angel God Bones, filled with the sacred runes of the God Realm. Her trial was about to begin. The fate of Nishen Hall and the future of the Douluo Continent all hung upon this final trial and the impending Great War of the God Realm.