On the platform before the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, the sea breeze suddenly stilled. Holding the Sea Horse Scepter, Sea Horse Douluo slowly raised it. The blue pearl atop the staff abruptly erupted with brilliant light, enveloping the eight members of Shrek, including Bai Chenxiang. Ancient wave runes drifted down from the Sacred Pillar, winding around each of them and forming translucent cocoons of light. This was the awakening ritual for the Sea God Trial.
"Focus your minds and calm your hearts. Do not resist!" Sea Horse Douluo's voice carried the pressure of a Titled Douluo as it rang across the platform. "The runes will determine the level of your trial according to your talent and fortune—from Yellow-rank to Black Tier. The higher the level, the stronger the power of inheritance!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the cocoon around Bai Chenxiang was the first to stir. The runes around her gave off a pale yellow glow, and trial information appeared in midair—[Yellow-rank First Trial: Follow the Shrek Group in completing the basic trials of Sea God Island]. Sea Horse Douluo nodded. "A Yellow-rank trial. Steady and reliable; it suits your compatibility."
Next, the cocoons around Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun lit up one after another with inky black radiance. Dai Mubai's [Black Tier Six Trials], Oscar's [Black Tier Six Trials], and Ma Hongjun's [Black Tier Six Trials] appeared in succession. Dark runes intertwined in the air, forming six wave totems. Even Sea Horse Douluo could not help exclaiming, "Three Black Tier Six Trials! To think soul masters from the mainland possess such talent!"
Zhu Zhuqing's cocoon lit up next, its black radiance tinged with dark red. The information [Black Tier Five Trials] emerged, faintly echoing Dai Mubai's cocoon. Clearly, it was a linked bonus brought about by their