After entering the range of the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, the middle-aged man leading Ye Wen became noticeably more solemn. His expression carried a trace of fervent faith as he spoke to Ye Wen.
"Welcome to the Sea within a Sea. Though you may already know about it, I still need to introduce it to you.
"This is the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, one of Sea God Island's Seven Sacred Pillars. The Sea God bestowed Divine Power upon the Seven Sacred Pillars and conveyed His will through them.
"This is also where Soul Masters are tested. Here, you will receive the Sea God's trial.
"But I must ask you one final time, young man. Are you truly willing to undergo the trial? Compared to us Sea Soul Masters, the Sea God is far harsher toward Land Soul Masters. Every trial for us Sea Soul Masters has a time limit of ten years, while you Soul Masters have only one year. And once you fail, you will die here."
Ye Wen smiled confidently. He had spent so long getting here—how could he possibly give up so easily? He nodded firmly.
Seeing that Ye Wen had made up his mind, the middle-aged man did not try to dissuade him further. Then, eight Soul Rings emerged around him: one yellow, three purple, and four black.
Just as Ye Wen had guessed, this man truly was a Soul Douluo.
Perhaps because Ye Wen stood too far from the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, this Soul Douluo had to use such a conspicuous method to announce his arrival to the Sea Dragon Douluo.
"Lord Sea Dragon, an outside Land Soul Master has come to undergo the trial. Please grant permission," the middle-aged man said.
Only then did the Sea Dragon Douluo, who had been cultivating with