Deep Sea Rift, the atmosphere in the cave suddenly condensed. Just because Evil Spirit Orca added a sentence.
Demon Empress's starry eyes that had just been closed suddenly opened, and his cold gaze instantly locked on Evil Spirit Orca.
The mental fluctuations of Tieshan and Mo Yuan also suddenly stagnated, and then they exuded a sense of danger.
Kraken The ice blue eyes under the hood shrank slightly, and a hint of chill quietly passed by.
Yes, Nine Trials of the Sea God... How could I forget this? In the original work, the top-level assessment of Sea God Island, especially the assessment involving the inheritance of Sacred Pillar Guardian, often includes the final reward that does not need to hunt Soul Beast but is directly condensed by Sea God Divine Power - God-Bestowed Soul Ring!
Evil Spirit Orca felt the sudden increase in pressure, especially the cold gaze of Demon Empress, which made its huge body shrink back and quickly explained, "Your Majesty, Master forgive me!
I didn't make it clear, it was my negligence! The final reward of Nine Trials of the Sea God is indeed very likely to include God-Bestowed Soul Ring! But... but this is not absolute, there are limits!"
"Speak clearly." There was no emotion or anger in Demon Empress's voice, but it made Evil Spirit Orca even more nervous.
"Yes, yes!" Evil Spirit Orca said quickly, "According to the fragmentary information I heard, this God-Bestowed Soul Ring is one of the highest gifts from Lord Sea God to its devout believers. It can give the best Soul Ring that is most suitable for the examiner. There is no need to risk hunting Soul Beast.
However, these gifts are said to be expensive and not necessarily appear every time Nine Trials of the Sea God, and not every passer can obtain it. Usually, only inheritors who have obtained the highest level assessment evaluation, or who have made special contributions to Sea God Island and have great potential, may receive God-Bestowed Soul Ring as a reward."
It paused and tried to recall the information it overheard, "The inheritance of Seventh Sacred Pillar, the selection is of great significance. Sea God Island's senior management must hope that the new guardian will be as strong as possible. Therefore, they prepared the ninth Soul Ring for the three candidates, and they actually made two preparations.
If you can pass the difficult assessment and induce Sea God to give God-Bestowed Soul Ring, that would be the best. You can reach the top in one step. Soul Ring is of excellent quality. But if the assessment and evaluation do not reach the highest standard, or Sea God fails to give God-Bestowed Soul Ring, then Sea God Island will activate the backup plan, using the already prepared and most suitable Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast location information, and it may even be possible for the Sacred Pillar Guardians to personally help the new guardian hunt down the ninth Soul Ring."
Kraken quickly captured the key information. "In other words, God-Bestowed Soul Ring is the best choice, but it is not inevitable. Going out to hunt Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast is an alternative."
"Yes, yes! Master Mingjian!" Evil Orca King nodded repeatedly, "Moreover, even for God-Bestowed Soul Ring, the absorption process is not without risks. It is said that it needs to withstand huge energy impact and precision God Trial. Once it fails, the quality of Soul Ring will be greatly reduced at best, and the cultivation level will be damaged or even fall.
There are examples in history. Therefore, whether you obtain God-Bestowed Soul Ring and absorb it on the spot, or go out to hunt for Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast later, there is a "relatively vulnerable" window period! Especially if it has just been revealed After passing the harsh nine tests, both mentally and Soul Power are in a state of fluctuation or consumption. At this time, the risk of absorbing Soul Ring or going out Soul Hunting is actually greater than usual! "
The chill in Demon Empress's eyes subsided slightly, but his scrutinizing gaze did not leave Evil Spirit Orca: "Are you sure the information is reliable?"
"I don't dare to deceive His Majesty!" Evil Spirit Orca quickly expressed his loyalty, "I have been pretending to be a grandson for more than half a year in Sea God Island, and it was not in vain.
This information was pieced together from the drunken chats of several senior patrol commanders, as well as the occasional words revealed by the priest responsible for preparing Sacred Pillar Inheritance Ceremony. Although it is not complete, it should be very similar.
Sea God Island's internal community does not seem to be monolithic on this matter. Some elders advocate praying for God's blessings with all their strength and showing divine grace; there are also pragmatists who believe that two-pronged preparations should be made just in case. After all, Seventh Sacred Pillar cannot hang around anymore."
The cave became quiet again. Kraken quickly digested this new information and adjusted its original plan.
"Be prepared with both hands...God-Bestowed Soul Ring is not inevitable, and there are risks... Alternate Soul Hunting Plan..." He whispered to himself, the light flowing in his ice blue eyes, and the outline of a plan that was bolder and more precise than before gradually became clear.
"It seems that we have more opportunities than expected and are more flexible." Kraken spoke slowly, with a cold calculation in his voice, "There is no need to insist that they have to go out. Soul Hunting. Their 'vulnerable period' has at least two clear nodes."
Demon Empress turned his eyes to him and motioned for him to continue.
"The first node is during the process of Nine Trials of the Sea God, especially the last critical moment." Kraken analyzed, "Although the content of the nine exams is determined by God's will, it will definitely consume effort and may even cause injury.
If we create some "just right" unexpected interference during the assessment process, or suddenly attack when the assessment is nearing the end... We don't want to kill the candidates, even if we just severely damage one of them, so that he cannot complete the assessment in the best condition and cannot get the highest evaluation., loses the qualification to obtain God-Bestowed Soul Ring, then Sea God Island's plan will be frustrated. A new guardian who is promoted with injuries, or who can only rely on backup Soul Ring for promotion, will be greatly reduced in threat."
Evil Spirit Orca heard this and his one eye shone brightly, and he nodded repeatedly.
"The second node is the Soul Ring absorption period, whether it is God-Bestowed Soul Ring or the hunted Soul Ring." Kraken continued, "This is the critical moment for their power fusion with Soul Ring and Soul Power's transformation. It is also the moment when they are relatively unable to be distracted and their defense may be reduced.
If at this time, an external enemy attacks, or an internal hidden danger breaks out... the consequences will be disastrous. Especially if God-Bestowed Soul Ring is absorbed, it will be strongly interfered or attacked at this time, and the backlash may be extremely serious."
Demon Empress nodded slightly. This idea was much more comprehensive and sinister than her previous simple consideration of the hunting period. It did not necessarily have to be a head-on confrontation when the opponent was most relaxed, but rather a fatal blow or interference at the key node where the opponent was most focused, least prepared, and most vulnerable.
"But these two nodes are located in the core area of Sea God Island and are heavily guarded. How to start?" Tieshan asked in a low voice, raising a key question.
Kraken's ice blue eyes looked at Evil Spirit Orca: "This requires our internal response to provide more accurate information.
The specific location and time arrangement of the assessment, the distribution of the guarding force, whether there are any opportunities to take advantage of... For example, does part of the assessment need to be conducted in a specific sea area?
Does the absorption of Soul Ring have to be in the absolutely quiet and undisturbed depths of 'Sea God Hall'? Is the rotation of guards regular? Is there any contradiction or competition that can be exploited between the three candidates?"
He paused and his voice became colder. "Even, we don't necessarily have to attack the candidate directly. If, at the critical moment of the assessment, there is an important defense node somewhere Sea God Island.
For example, if an affiliated force of a peripheral Sacred Pillar, or an important resource warehouse, or the 'Sea Prison' that imprisons certain dangerous beings, suddenly has a 'problem', causing Sea God Island's top management to be distracted and mobilize guard forces... Then, will there be a fleeting gap in the defense of the core area? "
Demon Empress had a flash of brilliance in his eyes. This idea was more unbridled and more ruthless. He tried to attack the east and west, divert the tiger away from the mountain, create chaos, and fish in troubled waters.
"Okay!" Demon Empress finally spoke, with a hint of approval in his ethereal voice, "Only when your mind is open can you make a comprehensive plan. Killer Whale."
"The little one is here!"
"After returning to Sea God Island, your first task is to find out the specific process, time nodes, and locations of Nine Trials of the Sea God, especially the possible links that leave the absolute core area.
At the same time, try to find out as much detailed information as possible about the three candidates, including their personalities, weaknesses, interpersonal relationships, and even the discord between their respective supporting factions.
Finally, pay attention to the defense situation of important facilities in Sea God Island, especially the defensive strength and rotation rules of 'Sea Prison', 'Resource Library', 'Peripheral Formation Nodes' and other places. Remember, safety comes first, and it is better to be slow than to be exposed."
"Yes! Your Majesty! I understand!" Evil Spirit Orca was refreshed and felt that although the task was heavier, his role was also greater.
"As for us," Demon Empress glanced at Kraken, Tieshan and Mo Yuan, "Recovery and hunting are proceeding as planned. We need stronger power to deal with any situation that may arise. Especially, if we finally need to force interference or deal with unexpected changes, without enough power, everything is empty talk."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Kraken bowed slightly. He knew that Demon Empress was right. No matter how sophisticated the plan is, it requires strength to back it up. Hunting Soul Beast, replenishing one's own side, and weakening potential enemies will kill two birds with one stone.
"Go ahead and proceed with caution." Demon Empress gave the final instruction and closed his eyes again. The light of the dark water mass beneath him flowed slightly, absorbing energy at an accelerated rate.
Evil Spirit Orca retreated respectfully, dived into the deep sea again, and swam in the direction of Sea God Island. This time it shouldered a more important mission.
Kraken also left the cave with Tieshan and Mo Yuan, and began to prepare for the "hunting" of the selected Deep-Sea Soul Beast settlement.