Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Charcoal Servant, Crimson Lotus Azure Flame!

The tone of the fiery leaf sunflower was resolute.

"A student with talent but a weak character, who shrinks from difficulties or even gives up, is not someone our Blazing Fire Academy would wholeheartedly dedicate itself to cultivating, no matter how talented they may be!"

"Your test is simple: walk to the Burning Heart Monument, sit cross-legged, meditate, and see how long you can endure it!"

"The longer you persist, the more resources the academy will allocate to you in the future!"

Seeing the thoughtful look in Lin Xia's eyes, Chi Ye Kui added:

"Don't worry, this test isn't just about pressure. Cultivating within the unique force field emanating from the stone tablet will greatly benefit you; it will temper your soul power, making it more refined and pure."

"At the same time, the environment it creates far surpasses that of ordinary top-tier fire-attribute simulated training grounds, greatly increasing your speed of absorbing soul power! More importantly, it can nourish your spirit to a certain extent, reducing the mental strain caused by your cultivation!"

Upon hearing the last point about reducing mental strain, Lin Xia's eyes lit up!

This is precisely the problem he urgently needs to solve, as he is currently feeling mentally exhausted after meditation!

The effect of this stone tablet is, in some ways, comparable to a trace of the characteristics of the Mysterious Heaven Technique.

Faced with an immense temptation, Lin Xia took a deep breath, suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind. He looked at the dark red stone tablet radiating terrifying heat and oppressive power, and asked in a deep voice:

"What is the origin of this 'Heart-Burning Stele' belonging to Auntie, and why is it so powerful?"

Chiye Kui shook her head, then said directly:

"Actually, I don't know the specific details either. I only know that the Blazing Fire Academy was founded on this Heart-Burning Monument!"

Lin Xia nodded, a few thoughts flashing through her mind.

If I'm not mistaken, the Heart-Burning Stele in front of us should be a soul tool, a soul tool left over from ancient times.

But now is not the time to think about that.

"Auntie, what's the longest record you've maintained so far?"

A meaningful smile appeared on Chi Ye Kui's face as she clearly uttered a number.

"Three minutes! That was a miracle created by a predecessor more than a hundred years ago."

Three minutes!

This timeframe sounds extremely short, but both Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, who were present, showed solemn expressions.

They knew very well what it felt like to stand in the core area of ​​the Burning Heart Monument.

After all, they went through the same thing back then!

It wasn't just the intense heat; there was a burning sensation and heavy oppression that directly affected the mind, as if the soul was about to be ignited and crushed!

To be able to meditate for three minutes in that environment requires absolutely terrifying willpower!

Lin Xia's gaze was fixed on the ancient Heart-Burning Stele, feeling the immense heat and invisible spiritual pressure emanating from it.

Charcoal Servant seemed to sense its master's determination, its little hands gripping Lin Xia's trouser leg tightly, while the flames on its helmet burned steadily and persistently.

"Okay, I'll give it a try."

"Charcoal Servant, are you scared?"

Lin Xia looked down at the little guy at her feet.

“Wuwu!”

The flames on Tan Xiaoshi's helmet suddenly leaped, his little fists clenched, and his eyes were eager to try. He was clearly deeply attracted by the fighting atmosphere of the training ground and the pure fire energy emanating from the stone tablet.

Its fighting spirit, rooted in Pokémon blood, and its affinity for fire make it fearless.

"Alright! Let's go!"

Lin Xia took a deep breath, no longer hesitated, and strode towards the center of the training ground with Tan Xiaoshi in her arms.

The closer you get to the stone tablet, the heavier the invisible pressure becomes.

It felt as if the air wasn't being heated, but rather the body itself was being ignited from the inside out.

The burning sensation is no longer a surface burn on the skin, but rather a direct penetration into the bone marrow and soul.

Lin Tian and Liu Mei watched from afar. Even with the protection of the Blazing Leaf Sunflower's soul power, they could still feel the heart-palpitating energy fluctuations, and their faces were filled with worry.

Lin Xia sat cross-legged at the spot designated by Chi Ye Kui and placed Tan Xiao Shi in front of her.

Upon entering the core area enveloped by the stone tablet's energy...

boom!

A heat wave and soul force pressure ten times more violent than the surrounding area slammed down on the person and their pet like a giant hammer!

Lin Xia's body swayed violently, feeling as if her internal organs were churning under the impact.

The flames on Tan Xiaoshi's body suddenly dimmed, and he let out a painful whimper as his small body was pressed almost against the ground.

"Concentrate! Guide this power, adapt to it!"

Chi Ye Kui's clear voice pierced through the heat wave, carrying a calming power.

Lin Xia gritted her teeth and forced herself to circulate her soul power, trying to sort out and absorb this violent foreign energy.

It felt like swimming against the current in a raging river of lava, every second incredibly difficult.

Sweat evaporated instantly as soon as it seeped out of the pores, leaving the skin red and burning hot.

His mental energy seemed to be thrown into a furnace. Although the stone tablet miraculously reduced the consumption, the continuous, heavy burning sensation and pressure were still tearing at his will.

Tan Xiaoshi's performance was unexpected.

After the initial impact, although it was still compressed and unable to move, the flame eyes under the helmet gleamed with a stubborn light.

It seemed to have an innate ability to coexist with this violent fire energy. Its body instinctively absorbed the dissipated energy, and its small body began to emit a faint but extremely pure bright red aura.

It struggled to raise its head, looked at Lin Xia, and let out an encouraging whistle.

"Waaah...waaah!"

The concept of time becomes blurred beneath the stone tablet.

Every breath felt like an eternity.

One minute.

Lin Xia felt her blood boiling, her throat burning like fire, and her mental energy like a bowstring stretched to its limit.

The aura around Tan Xiaoshi brightened a bit, but resisting the pressure had taken a huge toll on it, and its small body trembled slightly.

Two minutes.

Lin Xia's consciousness began to waver, and only one thought remained in her mind.

"Keep going! For the resources! For the future!"

Under the tempering of the violent heat, Lin Xia's soul power seemed to have become more condensed, but the pain brought about by this tempering itself intensified.

Charcoal Servant was in a relatively better state. It seemed to have entered some kind of peculiar resonance state, absorbing energy at a faster rate. However, its body had reached its limit, and the flames flickered.

"It's been almost three minutes!"

Around the training ground, some students who had noticed the assessment began to whisper among themselves, their eyes focused on Lin Xia and his unique martial spirit.

This point in time marks the tipping point where all the previous geniuses fell.

Tick-tock...tick-tock...the invisible clock is striking.

Three minutes!

Like countless predecessors, an unimaginable, terrifying heat wave and mental shockwave suddenly erupted from the stone tablet, as if a dormant volcano had awakened at this moment!

This is the stone tablet's ultimate test of the limits of will!

"Ugh!"

Lin Xia let out a muffled groan that she couldn't suppress, her body swayed violently, and a trace of blood even seeped from the corner of her mouth.

My brain felt like it had been hit by a heavy hammer, my vision blurred, and I felt like I would completely collapse and faint at any moment.

The thought of giving up was like a leech, frantically devouring his will—it was too painful!

Just stop!

At this critical moment!

"Waaaaahh ...