The waves tirelessly battered the shores of Sea God Island. As a place blessed by the Sea God, it had never suffered the ravages of typhoons or storms.
"The... final... step!"
Scalding sweat dripped from Zhao Xuan's chin onto the jade-like stairs, instantly turning into white steam and dispersing.
"Bang!"
When his foot landed on the 995th step, a smile appeared on Zhao Xuan's face. But before it could last, a dull impact sounded from his chest.
The invisible Sea God's Light was like layer upon layer of waves, endlessly crashing against Zhao Xuan. The moment he could no longer endure it, he was sent flying backward and caught by Tang San below the jade stairs.
"You all right?"
Tang San caught the weakened Zhao Xuan and asked. Sweat had thoroughly soaked Zhao Xuan's clothes.
"I'm fine."
Zhao Xuan waved a hand and lowered his head, gasping for breath. Suddenly, his expression froze. Looking down at his arms, he saw a hazy golden glow radiating from his body.
"My Soul Power really increased?"
Although he had no time to cultivate his Ninth Soul Ring, Zhao Xuan could still sense his Soul Power—and it had risen by an entire level!
"It can really increase Soul Power?"
Zhao Xuan was overwhelmed with surprise and delight, his joy written plainly across his face. The efforts of the past two days had not been wasted after all.
"Nine hundred and sixty-five steps..."
Tang San looked up at the stairs stretching upward layer by layer and spoke with some emotion. Even now, he had only reached the eight hundred and ninetieth step or so, unable even to step onto the nine-hundredth level that symbolized a Titled Douluo.
After resting briefly, Zhao Xuan rubbed his brow.
"The second trial is here. Let's continue."
Tang San frowned