Trial Altered, Accommodation

A crimson light shot into the sky, piercing the heavens and staining the blue sky with a bloody hue.

The red light faded, revealing eight red light curtains. The light curtains then disappeared, transforming into eight points of red light that entered Yu Mingxiao's forehead.

A red eight-pointed star pattern appeared on his forehead.

In an instant, eight pieces of information flooded into his mind, most of which were blurry and incomprehensible, as if shrouded in a layer of mist. Only the first piece of information was clearly discernible.

Top-level Eight Trials.

The Sea God Nine Trials are gone, but the Top-level Eight Trials have appeared!

"Red... red, Lord Sea God has turned the assessment back into the Top-level Trial."

Sea Dragon Douluo looked at Yu Mingxiao with disbelief on his face. He couldn't understand what the other party had said to Lord Sea God that could change the assessment.

Yu Mingxiao was overjoyed. The Top-level Eight Trials were second only to the highest Sea God Nine Trials. Generally, those who passed this test would become High Priestess.

However, it was clear that he could not stay and become a High Priestess, and the position of High Priestess already belonged to Bo Saixi, so this test should only be a pure trial for him.

The Sea God was quite lenient and did not completely cut off his chance to be tested just because he refused the Sea God Nine Trials.

"Congratulations on obtaining the Top-level Eight Trials." Bo Saixi stepped forward, his tone filled with amazement and admiration.

She hadn't expected that Yu Mingxiao would not only be completely unharmed, but would also seem to have gained the favor of the Sea God, who directly imposed Top-level Trial on him.

Although the Top-level Eight Trials do not offer the opportunity to inherit Godhood, the rewards for passing each trial are quite generous, including God-bestowed Spirit Ring and the ability to increase the age of the Soul Ring.

She believed that with Yu Mingxiao's strength and Talent, passing these eight trials would be no problem, after all, he was an unparalleled genius who had attracted the Sea God Nine Trials.

"Thank you," Yu Mingxiao replied with a light laugh, focusing his attention on deciphering the first piece of information.

The First Trial: Crossing Sea God's Light.

Head to the forbidden area of Sea God Island, starting from the foot of the mountain and climbing all 1,001 steps. You are prohibited from using Martial Soul and Soul Bone Skill throughout the journey. You may quit midway. The time limit is two and a half years.

The information about Yu Mingxiao's God-level Trial was also simultaneously transmitted to the minds of Bo Saixi and Sea Dragon Douluo.

After reading the First Trial, the two of them fell silent.

The difficulty of this First Trial is already extraordinary. The Sea God Staircase progresses step by step, and the higher you go, the more terrifying the pressure becomes.

Bo Saixi was also among the Top-level Eight Trials, but the only condition for passing was climbing 228 steps.

Sea God Mountain has a total of 1,001 steps, and no one has ever climbed all of them in an assessment.

It's unclear whether the Sea God is still holding a grudge about what happened earlier; Yu Mingxiao has become a unique exception.

"Isn't this test question a bit off? Although Mr. Yu has been given two and a half years, he still has to climb 1,001 steps without using his Martial Soul or Spirit Bone. Is there really anyone who can do that?" Sea Dragon Douluo swallowed hard and couldn't help but ask.

"Lord Sea God wouldn't deliberately arrange a test that's impossible to pass."

Bo Saixi pondered for a moment, then said calmly, "I will be fully responsible for his eight assessments. Sea Dragon, you don't need to worry about it."

"Yes." Sea Dragon Douluo suppressed the shock in his heart, bowed and stepped aside.

Bo Saixi approached Yu Mingxiao and said softly, "It's clear from the test questions that the Lord Sea God values you highly. Although this test is quite difficult, passing it will definitely bring many benefits."

"From today onwards, I will be your examiner. If you have any daily needs or are missing anything, just tell me, and I will try my best to meet your requirements."

Logically speaking, given his status as the High Priestess of Bo Saixi Sea God Island, there was no need for him to personally act as the examiner.

This kind of thing can be left to the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo; they should be in charge of proctoring the exam anyway.

But what just happened had a significant impact on her.

His Talent was extraordinary, so it was one thing for him to be invited by the gods to undergo a test.

The most outrageous thing is that Yu Mingxiao refused the Sea God Nine Trials, but the Sea God actually took the initiative to back down and changed the test for him.

The image of the Sea God that she held in her mind as lofty and majestic instantly crumbled, and she felt that he was being far too obsequious and ingratiating.

That's why she was so curious and decided to follow along herself.

Let's take a good look at what makes this boy so special that the Sea God would lower himself to accommodate him.

"Alright." Yu Mingxiao looked at Bo Saixi and smiled faintly, "Shall we head to the assessment site now?"

"Okay, follow me."

Bo Saixi led the way, saying calmly, "The forbidden area for the assessment is located in the Ring Sea around Sea God Island, the place where we met before."

"There's a staircase leading to the island, which is the ladder you need to climb. Once you reach the top of the ladder step by step, you'll have passed the test."

She paused, then added, "I must remind you, the higher you go on the stairs, the stronger the pressure from the Sea God's Light becomes; the further you go, the more the pressure will increase exponentially."

"Thank you for the reminder, High Priestess." Yu Mingxiao nodded, but his mind suddenly drifted away from climbing the stairs.

He pondered that perhaps he could use the pressure brought by the Sea God's Light to help refine the Golden Dragon King Heart Blood in his Second Sea of Consciousness. At that time, the Sea God's Light could also suppress the power of the dragon blood within his body. The dual balance of internal and external energies would actually help with his cultivation.

Before long, the two arrived at the Ring Sea.

Looking up, a palace as white as jade stood in the middle of the water, with a white stone staircase leading downwards in front of it.

"This is where you will be tested." Bo Saixi pointed to the stone steps in front of her and said softly, "Climbing the 1001st step is extremely difficult. Since the emergence of Sea God Island, no one has ever been tested with such a high level of difficulty."

"But the fact that you were able to join forces with others to eliminate the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King proves your Talent and strength."

"Furthermore, the Lord Sea God won't arrange trials that are impossible to complete, so I believe you can pass the First Trial. May I ask what your Soul Power Level is?"

With her abilities, she could normally tell at a glance what kind of Soul Power someone was cultivating.

However, the aura emanating from Yu Mingxiao was hazy and obscure, making it impossible to discern its depth.

Normally, there are only two possibilities: either the opponent's strength is comparable to hers, or their mental strength is extremely strong, and they have deliberately concealed their aura.

Another possibility is that the other party possesses a special Spirit Bone, which grants them the passive ability to conceal their aura.

Yu Mingxiao said, "I'm exactly Level 90."

"Level 90?" Bo Saixi was taken aback, raising an eyebrow slightly. "Only Level 90, yet you were able to slay the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King?"

Yu Mingxiao said, "My friend was the main attacker; I was just controlling, restraining, and providing support from the sidelines."

"That's strong enough. An ordinary Level 90 Quasi-Title Douluo wouldn't even be able to withstand the pressure of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King; they would be crushed to death on the spot," Bo Saixi remarked.

As a powerful individual who had once dealt with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, she knew his true strength all too well.

Yu Mingxiao smiled. If he told Bo Saixi that he hunted the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King when he was level 80, she would probably be shocked.