Unexpected Turn in the Divine Exam

Moreover, after receiving the rewards for the First Three Exams, Ah Yin's cultivation level also broke through to the Titled Douluo realm.

In addition, she also received a God-given Soul Ring.

Therefore, Ah Yin did not go out to Soul Hunting, and she directly obtained a Ninth Soul Ring with a lifespan of 100,000 years.

The morning sunlight filled the courtyard.

At this moment, Xia Yang, Liu Erlong, Tang Yuehua, and Ah Yin gathered in the courtyard.

Ah Yin's gaze fell on Xia Yang's faint dark circles under his eyes, and she couldn't help but chuckle, "You're a bit too impatient, aren't you?"

Xia Yang laughed and did not deny it.

"By the way, when do you plan to take the Next Exam?"

Ah Yin looked at Xia Yang, and the other two women also cast questioning glances at her.

"How about today?"

Xia Yang said casually.

Do you still have the strength?

Ah Yin raised an eyebrow, her tone slightly teasing.

"Don't worry, you'll see if I have the energy when I get back after the exam."

Xia Yang raised the corners of his mouth, his tone carrying a hint of confidence.

"Indecent."

Ah Yin gave a soft snort, turned around and grabbed Liu Erlong, saying, "Yuehua will go with you to take the Seventh Assessment, Erlong, you come with me to take the Fourth Test."

After saying that, she led Liu Erlong out of the courtyard.

Xia Yang smiled, stood up, and said to Tang Yuehua, "Then let's set off too."

So the two walked out of the courtyard side by side and headed towards the temple in the center of Sea God Island.

Today, they will officially face the challenge of Sea God's Seventh Assessment.

Sea God Island remained as tranquil as ever, with occasional worshippers slowly passing by, bowing devoutly in the direction of the temple.

The closer one gets to the temple, the stronger the solemn and sacred aura becomes.

Xia Yang looked up at the majestic building high above, and his heart gradually calmed down.

Each Divine Exam is not only a test of strength, but also a tempering of character.

He glanced at Tang Yuehua beside him; she seemed a little nervous as well.

Are you nervous?

Xia Yang asked softly.

"A little."

Tang Yuehua nodded honestly and said, "But I'm mostly looking forward to it."

"Every time I pass an assessment, I feel myself becoming stronger."

"Yes."

Xia Yang looked into the distance and said, "We will definitely complete all the Divine Exam, and then successfully become gods."

After saying that, they crossed the last set of stone steps and arrived in front of the Sea God Hall.

The Sea God Hall was already a very familiar place to Xia Yang.

Therefore, he didn't stand on ceremony, but led Tang Yuehua through the door and headed straight for the depths of the main hall.

Soon, the two arrived at the center of the hall and saw the Great Offering Bo Saixi meditating with his eyes closed on the platform.

As if sensing their arrival, Bo Saixi slowly opened her eyes, her gaze gently falling on the two of them.

"You've arrived. Are you preparing to begin the Seventh Assessment?"

"Yes, Great Offering."

Xia Yang answered respectfully.

Bo Saixi gently shook his head and said, "Your Seventh Assessment should wait."

"Wait a minute?"

Xia Yang was somewhat surprised.

"Your Seventh Assessment is to pull out the Sea God Trident before you."

Bo Saixi's gaze shifted to the dark halberd at the front of the hall, and he slowly explained, "However, once you pull out this trident, it will become bound to your soul and transform into your own divine weapon."

"Therefore, before you conduct the Seventh Assessment, you need to have Tang Yuehua and Ah Yin complete their respective Seventh Assessment first."

"I see."

Xia Yang frowned slightly, then nodded knowingly.

"Ah Yin is already Titled Douluo. With her abilities, she shouldn't need too long to complete the Fourth Test to Sixth Examination."

"You three go back first. Come back together after Ah Yin finishes her assessment."

Bo Saixi addressed the two men.

"I will obey the Great Offering's instructions."

Xia Yang and Tang Yuehua responded in unison, and then left the Sea God Hall.

In the days that followed, the two began to wait patiently.

Xia Yang and his friends' Fourth Test was to slay the 100,000-year-old Evil Orca King, while Ah Yin's Fourth Test was to defeat the Island Guardian Divine Beast, the Demon Soul Great White Shark, Xiao Bai, all by herself.

Although the assessment was not easy, with Ah Yin's current strength, it progressed faster than expected.

Soon after, Ah Yin successfully completed her Fourth Test.

In the following two months, she passed the Fifth Test, "Challenging the Seven Holy Pillar Douluo," and the Sixth Examination, "Persisting for the duration of an incense stick under the siege of the Seven Holy Pillar Douluo."

At this point, Ah Yin had completed all six of her Divine Exam.

After receiving the assessment reward, Ah Yin's Soul Power had increased to level ninety-five.

The rewards for each of the Fourth Test to Sixth Examination, in addition to increasing the Soul Ring Year Limit, also increased her Soul Power by one level.

Now, Ah Yin's Soul Ring Configuration has been completely revamped.

Black, black, black, black, black, black, black, red, red!

The seven ten-thousand-year black Spirit Ring, along with the two blood-red Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring, were exceptionally eye-catching.

Two months later, Xia Yang, Tang Yuehua, and Ah Yin, who were ready, stood once again in the center of the Sea God Hall.

At this moment, their gazes all turned to the top of the platform.

There stood a black, seemingly simple trident.

However, even without emitting any light, this trident still exudes a sense of weight.

Bo Saixi stood quietly beside the three and said, "Xia Yang must be the last one to draw the halberd."

"So, Yuehua and Ah Yin, who wants to start first?"

"I'll go first."

Tang Yuehua took a deep breath and took a step forward.

"The Great Offering."

Xia Yang was still somewhat uneasy and asked, "Yuehua's Soul Power is only around level sixty right now, can she really get through it?"

"The Sea God Trident recognizes not just a simple Soul Power Level, but something deeper: temperament, comprehension, aptitude, and even one's affinity with the sea."

Bo Saixi looked at Tang Yuehua with encouraging eyes and said, "Don't worry, with her talent and willpower, there shouldn't be any problems."

As soon as she finished speaking, Tang Yuehua walked steadily to the trident.

She stretched out her hands and firmly grasped the cold halberd shaft.

In that instant, Tang Yuehua felt as if she had touched a vast ocean.

She steadied herself, concentrated all her energy, and used her core strength to shout.

"Rise--!"

Tang Yuehua gripped the Trident body tightly with both hands, then lowered her waist and exerted force.

The dark trident remained motionless at first, as if it were connected to the earth's veins of the entire Sea God Island.

Immediately afterwards, Tang Yuehua held her breath, and her Soul Power surged along her arms.

A deep blue halo emerged from her palm, faintly resonating with a dormant will deep within the Trident body.

"Buzz--"

A deep, resonant sound emanated from the shaft of the halberd.

The voice wasn't sharp; instead, it sounded quite deep.

Then, the trident moved.

Tang Yuehua lifted it inch by inch, separating it from the stone seat that had bore witness to its countless years.