A Sea of Bloodlight

When he saw the smile on Zhu Zhuqing's face, Ye Qiu couldn't help laughing.

Seahorse Douluo continued, "Once you accept Lord Sea God's trial, it begins immediately. For land-based Soul Masters, a Black Level Trial must be completed every year."

"Only after you complete one trial will the next appear. If you run out of time or try to avoid it, the Sea God's mark on your forehead will explode, killing you. Black Rank Tests have never had any failures—only those who pass and those who die."

"That's why they're also known as the trials of heaven and hell."

"I never expected Lord Sea God's trials for land-based Soul Masters to be so difficult."

At last, Seahorse Douluo looked at Zhu Zhuqing and sighed softly, as if he regretted seeing such talent go to waste.

He turned to Ye Qiu and the others, who had yet to take part in the trials, and said,

"You still have time to change your minds. Otherwise, if you receive a Black Rank Test, you'll end up just like her. Since you're not from Spirit Hall, I'll be frank with you. She may be exceptionally talented, but with her current strength—only a little over fifty levels—she has no chance of passing the Black Level Six Trials. She's certain to die!"

After hearing Seahorse Douluo's explanation,

Ning Rongrong suddenly said, "Wait, senior. You said Zhu Qing has no chance of passing the trial and is certain to die. Then how did you pass your own trial? As far as we know, everyone on Sea God Island has to take the trial at eighteen. Were you stronger than Zhu Qing is now when you were eighteen?"

Seahorse Douluo shook his head. "I hadn't even reached level forty when I was eighteen. I was far weaker than