As dawn had just lit the crests of the Ring Sea's waves, Tang San led the others into the water—his feet had barely touched the icy sea when the Sea God Trial's prompt thundered out: "Sea God Second Trial: Ring Sea Trial, final stage activated!"
Before the words had faded, a restless splashing suddenly rose from beneath the water. Countless fish-type soul beasts covered in sharp scales surged forward like a tide, their fins cutting through the surface as they charged at the group with chilling flashes of light! "Oscar, use the sixth spirit skill!" As soon as Tang San spoke, Oscar had already swallowed a Copy Sausage. Silver wings identical to Bai Chenxiang's spread behind his back—he had copied the Speed Clan's flying martial soul!
"Everyone, follow me and adjust your movements!" Oscar beat his wings and rose slightly into the air, accurately predicting the fish swarm's attack paths as he directed everyone to evade. "The fish on the left are turning! Watch out for the sharp-scale spray on the right!" Drawing on the copied martial soul's agility, the group weaved through the gaps in the fish swarm like fish themselves—Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing dived side by side. Zhu Zhuqing became a streak of shadow, deliberately darting past the fish swarm and drawing the attention of most of the sea soul beasts to herself, opening a safe route for Tang San. Dai Mubai transformed into the White Tiger, smashing his fists into the oncoming fish swarm. Every punch kicked up waves and sent several fish flying back. Ma Hongjun unleashed the Seven-Headed Fire Phoenix, its scarlet flames forming barriers along both flanks of the team. Any fish swarm that came close was instantly scorched and scattered in panic.
At the rear of the team, Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasures