The girls all looked up and were startled to see that beneath the Sea God Temple at the mountaintop was indeed a long staircase stretching all the way down to the foot of the mountain.
Under the sunlight, the white staircase reflected a faint glow, like a jade belt draped lightly across Sea God Mountain.
Sea Witch Douluo said, "On Sea God Island, only guardians who have passed the Purple Level trial or higher are qualified to climb that staircase."
"Otherwise, they'll be stopped outside by Sea God's Light."
As she said this, she turned to look at Ye Lingling and Jiang Liang. Clearly, those words were meant for the two of them.
Ye Lingling nodded slightly and replied softly, "Senior, don't worry. I won't go up."
"Even if you do go up, it won't matter. As long as you quickly retreat, Sea God's Light won't injure you."
As she spoke, Sea Witch Douluo looked at the others. "The same goes for all of you. During the trial, don't force yourselves if something can't be done."
"If you'd like to try now, you may go over."
"But when you climb the mountain, please don't make any loud noises. Avoid disturbing Lord Sea God."
"Thank you for the explanation, Senior. We understand."
Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the others simultaneously cupped their fists and bowed to Sea Witch Douluo.
After bowing, their gazes all fell on Jiang Liang.
Jiang Liang immediately understood and nodded lightly.
"Then we'll be going first."
He waved to Sea Witch Douluo and led everyone forward through the air.
After watching them leave, Sea Witch Douluo didn't turn around and depart. Instead, she slowly descended from the sky and landed in the dense forest.
She stood on the opposite shore of