Douluo : People are writing diaries in Douluo

Just as everyone suspected that Hu Liena's domain might have more abilities, it suddenly dissipated. Hu Liena slowly walked out of the red mist, gratitude in her gaze as she approached Su Ming. "Su Ming, thank you so much. With your help, my seventh spirit ring reached 150,000 years, my level jumped to 76, my spirit evolved into a Nine-Tailed Fox, and I even gained the Lust Domain!"

Upon hearing Hu Liena's power had reached level 76, everyone around was shocked and envious. But when she mentioned her spirit was now the Nine-Tailed Fox, not the Seven-Tailed Fox, a wave of confusion swept over them.

Sea Witch Douluo tilted her head, puzzled. "Wasn't your spirit a Seven-Tailed Fox? You only have seven tails."

Hu Liena flashed a charming smile. "That's because my current strength isn't enough to fully unlock the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox. Every time my strength increases, another tail will appear. When I reach Title Douluo, my spirit will finally evolve into a full Nine-Tailed Fox!"

"So, does this Lust Domain only have a charm effect?" Sea Witch Douluo asked skeptically, sensing the name might imply more.

Hu Liena smiled slyly, "You're half right. The primary function of my domain is indeed charm since my path is ultimate allure. However, it also has an auxiliary effect—any spirit master caught within it will gradually lose their senses. The weaker the person's strength and mental fortitude, the faster this effect will take hold."

"Sea Ghost Douluo is a good example. If you two hadn't woken him up, he would've been left entirely defenseless, easily defeated," Hu Liena explained.

Sea Ghost Douluo broke out in a cold sweat, imagining the grim fate that awaited him if he had lost all senses to Hu Liena's domain.

Hu Liena's impressive advancement spurred the others into action. Xiao Wu and the others exchanged determined glances and charged up the stairs, each motivated to increase their strength even faster.

Su Ming watched this scene with a small smile. This friendly competition was healthy; it would only push them to grow faster. As for himself…

Looking up toward the summit of Sea God Mountain, Su Ming decided it was time to complete the first trial. Over the past three months, he had climbed to the 1,000th step but held back from reaching the 1,001st step—not because he couldn't, but because he chose to bide his time. Training on the 1,000th step had been fruitful, increasing his spirit power by two levels. Although his progress wasn't as fast as Hu Liena's, it was still significant given that he was now a high-level Spirit Saint, requiring vast reserves of spirit power to advance.

Now, with his power at level 79, it was time.

With everyone watching, Su Ming dashed upward at an incredible speed, breezing past the steps where Bai Chenxiang, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo were stationed at the 100th, 150th, and 160th steps.

Knowing he was about to finish the first trial, everyone silently cheered him on. Though they realized this trial was easy for Su Ming, they still rooted for him.

Bai Chenxiang, watching Su Ming from below, felt motivated. Over the past three months, Su Ming had made her whale jelly soup daily, a rare delicacy that strengthened a spirit master's body. Combined with the body-strengthening technique he taught, she had climbed to the 100th step.

Though still last among them, she saw her progress clearly, her feelings for Su Ming deepening. Whale jelly was priceless on the mainland, yet Su Ming made it three times a day, just for her.

What Bai Chenxiang didn't realize was Su Ming's necessity. Without her own diary copy, she couldn't rely on system rewards like the others. Thus, he had to find alternative ways to accelerate her physical development. With only a year to train, it would otherwise be challenging for her to reach the required steps.

"Do you think Su Ming can complete the trial this time?" Seahorse Douluo mused, knowing the answer. Over the past months, he had observed Su Ming frequently. Su Ming had already reached the 1,000th step, so the 1,001st would be no challenge.

Today, he would witness something remarkable—an achievement even Bo Saixi hadn't accomplished.

Su Ming ascended rapidly. By the 500th step, all seven of his spirit rings shone brightly—six red and one orange.

This was the first time Su Ming displayed his spirit rings to the Seven Sacred Pillars, and the sight left them speechless—all enhancement abilities, each ring a 10,000-year level or higher, with the first ring itself reaching 100,000 years.

They began to question if they had been isolated on Sea God Island for too long. Were all spirit masters on the mainland this strong, especially in the Spirit Hall? If Spirit Hall were to attack now, it would be unimaginable.

Yet they took solace in the fact that Su Ming, Spirit Hall's Holy Son, would probably prevent such a conflict.

Meanwhile, Su Ming's figure streaked past like a blur, quickly surpassing Xiao Wu at the 600th step. Watching him, she contemplated completing the first trial herself. Her body had improved over the past three months, with her sixth spirit ring now reaching 100,000 years, and her power at level 65.