This time, even Ning Rongrong fell silent.
The battle instincts of seven Titled Douluo?
That was nothing like facing seven ordinary Soul Saints.
"Senior."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke up, her voice carrying a rare note of seriousness. "Is there a time limit for this battle? Any restrictions on the rules?"
"No time limit. No restrictions."
Bo Saixi looked at her. "The trial ends when all of you fall, or when all seven Sacred Pillar Guardians fall."
"All of them?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes widened. "Senior, you mean the eight of us have to defeat seven Titled Douluo... no, seven Douluo suppressed to level seventy-five before we win?"
"That's right."
"And if we lose?"
"You fail the Fifth Trial. You will be stripped of your eligibility for the Sea God Trial and expelled from Sea God Island."
Bo Saixi's voice was frighteningly calm, as though she were discussing something trivial.
But everyone knew it was no joke.
Ning Rongrong swallowed and turned to Jiang Chen. "What do you think?"
Jiang Chen did not answer at once.
He stared at the seven figures standing around the Altar. After a long silence, he broke into a grin.
"What do I think? We fight, of course."
"Fight?"
Oscar's mouth twitched. "Brother, that's seven Titled Douluo! Even suppressed to level seventy-five, they're still seven old monsters! What are we supposed to fight them with?"
"Our brains."
Jiang Chen patted him on the shoulder. "Relax. When have I ever fought a battle I wasn't sure I could win?"
Oscar opened his mouth to say something, then closed it again.
Forget it. I'll just follow this madman.
It's not like I can stop him anyway.
"Since none of you object,"
Bo Saixi turned, her blue robe snapping in the sea breeze. "The Fifth Trial officially begins."
She raised her