The moment Ling Yun stepped into the Sea God Palace, he felt as though he had passed through a curtain of water. The view before him suddenly opened up. The fierce sounds of battle and energy fluctuations outside were completely cut off, replaced by an atmosphere of sanctity, vastness, and tranquility.
The interior of the palace was immense, its dome soaring high above and illuminated by countless luminous pearls emitting a soft blue glow. The surrounding walls were carved with lifelike marine creatures and ancient mythological tales. At the center of the great hall stood a colossal hundred-meter statue: a stern-faced man holding a trident, radiating boundless divine might—the Sea God Poseidon!
Beneath the statue was a huge circular platform paved with blue crystals. Around it stood nine translucent stone pillars inscribed with profound runes, corresponding to the Sea God's Nine Trials.
As Ling Yun entered the platform's range, the entire hall trembled slightly. The Sea God statue's eyes abruptly lit up, and two beams of azure divine light shone down, enveloping Ling Yun. A majestic, vast voice rang directly within his mind:
"Intruder, you are not one chosen by the Sea God. Why have you entered this palace?"
The voice carried god-level pressure, enough to make a Titled Douluo's mind tremble. Yet Ling Yun's Divine Soul was steady, and his Chaos Dragon God Martial Soul possessed an exceptionally high status, leaving him utterly unaffected.
He calmly raised his head and looked at the Sea God statue. "I came in pursuit of power and truth."
"In pursuit of power?" The Sea God's voice held a trace of scrutiny. "You bear the Chaos Origin and possess extraordinary status. You already have a path that reaches the heavens. Why covet Sea God Power?"
Ling Yun's heart stirred. The Sea God had indeed