Chapter 281: Abstract Assessments

What's the point?

Su Wen could only look for answers from the content of the assessment.

"Black Level First Test, become a Spirit Engineer, study the Soul Guidance Array, establish a formation system, and the reward is the Authority Condensation Technique."

Hmm?

The content of this assessment and the reward left Su Wen quite puzzled.

You could say that this Stone God's assessment was the most nonsensical one he had ever seen.

Even the Sea God's assessments were arranged according to Su Wen's current situation, tailored to tasks that could be immediately undertaken.

However, the Stone God's assessment was different. Although it foresaw that Su Wen would go to the Sun-Moon Continent to learn about Spirit Tools and research them, which didn't conflict with Su Wen's plans, it was clearly not a task that could be started immediately.

Moreover, the reward for this task also left Su Wen quite baffled.

Authority Condensation Technique.

What use does it have?

Although Su Wen roughly guessed that authority was related to the God Position, and the condensation of authority might have a significant connection to the level of the God Position, the Stone God was only a 2nd Class God. Could the skill reward he offered really be more helpful than what the Sea God could provide?

Suddenly, Su Wen sensed some movement in his Sea of Consciousness.

It was the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, also known as the Heart of the Sea God.

Although Su Wen had not accepted the Sea God's Divine Test, when he initially received the God-level Nine Trials, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud temporarily acknowledged him as its master and entered his Sea of Consciousness. It not only assisted him in nurturing and cultivating his Spiritual Power but also provided protection for his Sea of Consciousness.

Now, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud suddenly stirred, and a blue-golden light flashed, merging into Su Wen's Sea of Consciousness, sending a message into his mind.

Su Wen's expression grew complex.

The Sea God is someone you can rely on; if he's serious about helping, he really lends a hand.

The key thing is that this guy truly disregards the rules of the Divine Realm.

Perhaps it's related to his strength—he's one of the strongest outside the five God Kings of the Divine Realm Committee, so he naturally has the confidence to act this way.

Across two worlds, the Sea God used the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to convey some information to Su Wen about the Stone God.

The Stone God, a 2nd Class God, has combat strength that reaches that of a 1st Class God. Though he lacks faith, he can independently develop authority and expand the authority within his God Position, and he is about to be promoted to a 1st Class God.

He can achieve a breakthrough in his God Position without the need for the Power of Faith.

This Stone God is also quite a formidable figure.

In the past, he was chosen by the original Stone God, who was eager to pass on the God Position, inheriting the title of 2nd Class God.

No, rather than calling it a 2nd Class God, it would be more accurate to say that the Stone God's God Position was on the verge of falling to a 3rd Class God at the time.

Strictly speaking, the Stone God is closely related to the earth attribute, but he is not truly an Earth God. He is merely a branch derived from earth elements, essentially a subordinate God Position of the Earth God.

Due to insufficient Power of Faith, his God Position, which was initially at a rather mediocre 2nd Class level, was on the verge of dropping to 3rd Class God status.

However, the current Stone God, after becoming a deity, refused to accept the situation. Even with a lack of Power of Faith, he expanded the authority within his God Position through his own cultivation, constantly strengthening it. Now, he stands on the brink of advancing to a 1st Class God.

Through the information passed on by the Sea God, Su Wen roughly understood one key point.

The Stone God's research on authority might far exceed that of the 1st Class Sea God.

At least, in all the materials provided by the Sea God, the deities' method of advancing their God Position relied on the condensation of Power of Faith.

One comprehended and cultivated through self-realization, while the other advanced by accumulating Power of Faith.

The difference is obvious at a glance.

While their combat abilities might not show a significant difference, in terms of understanding cultivation, the gap is like a chasm.

Su Wen looked at the giant stones surrounding the stone pillars, his gaze flickering.

Formation system.

He seemed to have understood the importance of this assessment.

The Stone God was on the verge of promotion, and it appeared that the Stone God had also been researching formations, possibly preparing to use this knowledge to complete his breakthrough.

If the formation system spreads, and the Stone God himself holds part of the authority related to formations, then not only could he achieve a breakthrough to a 1st Class God, but he might also be able to use the spread of formations in the Spirit Master World to gather Power of Faith, thereby resolving his previous lack of a faith source.

"The fact that the Sea God was able to send me information right away clearly means he was watching the entire process of me accepting the Stone God's inheritance. It's even possible that the Sea God arranged this assessment for me, since the direction of the third test in the God-level Nine Trials is quite clear."

Since the Sea God is making an investment, he definitely won't let Su Wen suffer any loss.

With that in mind, Su Wen was certain that the reward for this assessment would be of significant value.

In fact, even without this assessment, Su Wen would have researched formations. However, whether he would have fully developed it as an independent system to spread throughout the Spirit Master World was uncertain.

Regardless of Su Wen's original plans, it was clear that the Stone God's assessment was an easy task for him, and yet, this easy task could be exchanged for the Stone God's techniques and experience in condensing authority.

These techniques and experiences might be the key to Su Wen elevating his God Position when he eventually becomes a god and condenses his own God Position!

Ah, praise the Sea God.

"I'm at the Yellow Level Single Test, and my task is to help Brother Xiaowen complete his mission. The reward is a God Bestowed Spirit Ring," Ning Rongrong said, opening her eyes in surprise.

She had just received a God Bestowed Spirit Ring from Su Wen, which she was about to absorb for her fifth Spirit Ring. Knowing the value of the God Bestowed Spirit Ring, she was naturally aware of how precious this reward was.

Dugu Yan had a strange expression on her face and said, "My assessment is the Yellow Level Three Tests, and the first task is to obtain my fifth Spirit Ring. The reward is an increase of one level in Soul Power."

Three tests?

Ning Rongrong's previously joyful expression froze upon hearing this.

So, Yellow Level assessments can have three tests?

Does that mean my assessment is worse?

Seeing this, Su Wen patted her head and comforted her, "Rongrong, these assessments consume energy, so the Stone God's tests are tailored to what best suits the person being assessed."

The value of the God Bestowed Spirit Ring far exceeds that of a single level of Soul Power in the Spirit King Realm.

Even if the rewards of all three tests combined were considered, they might not match the value of a God Bestowed Spirit Ring.

Of course, if Dugu Yan later receives a God Bestowed Spirit Ring as a reward, then Su Wen would take back what he said.

Dugu Bo's assessment level was the highest, aside from Su Wen's.

Despite already being an established Titled Douluo, Dugu Bo received an assessment that was even higher than that of the young genius Spirit Master, Dugu Yan.

"My assessment is the Purple Level Single Test, to collect four earth-attribute Spirit Bones for the limbs, and the reward is a special Stone Monster torso bone."

Su Wen's pupils contracted sharply.

Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan's assessments were fairly standard, limited by the Stone God's current God Position level and lack of Power of Faith. Thus, the difficulty of the assessments and their rewards didn't truly match their natural talents.

But it's better than nothing.

However, Dugu Bo managed to receive a Purple Level assessment from the "impoverished" Stone God, and the task and reward for this assessment were quite abstract, revolving around gathering Spirit Bones.

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