Fitted Warriors Block the Way, Sparking a Dispute; Assessment Awaits Before the Sacred Pillar

The moment they stepped onto Sea God Island's Golden Light Beach, before they could fully savor the dense Soul Power in the air, orderly footsteps sounded from the edge of the forest ahead—dozens of Soul Masters in light yellow combat attire emerged in formation, short blades etched with wave totems hanging at their waists. Even the weakest Spirit Power Fluctuation among them was at the Soul King level, while their leader had reached the Soul Douluo realm. His gaze was sharp as an eagle's as they instantly surrounded the group.

"Halt!" the leading Island Guard Soul Master barked, his short blade slightly drawn. "Sea God Island is sacred ground. None but islanders and those summoned may enter! Who are you, to dare trespass here?"

Tang San stepped forward, and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in his palm glimmered with a pale blue radiance. "We come from the continent to undergo the Sea God's trials." His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable resolve—this was a token of inheritance acknowledged by Sea God Poseidon, enough to prove their identities.

Yet the Island Guard Soul Masters exchanged glances and smiled, their eyes filled with doubt. "Undergo the Sea God's trials?" Their leader raised a brow as he looked them over. "Every year, plenty of continental Soul Masters come here to try their luck, but they cannot even get past the Demon Soul Great White Sharks on the outskirts. And you dare claim you want to undergo the trials?" A Soul Master beside him chimed in, "Exactly! One of you is even carrying a body without the slightest Spirit Power Fluctuation. You probably can't even protect yourselves. Don't waste your efforts!"

Those words instantly enraged Ma Hongjun. Just as he was about to summon Phoenix Flame, Tang San stopped him with a look.