Before the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, the last streak of red light in the sky gradually faded. Seven red curtains of light rapidly intertwined in midair before finally sinking into the forehead of Xiao Wu, the last to step forward for testing, transforming into a strange red seven-pointed star mark.
Sea Horse Douluo's mouth had already fallen wide open...
What the hell!
Xiao Wu playfully stuck out her tongue, planted her hands on her hips, and smugly said, "Turns out Sister Xiao Wu is still the best! I eat and play whenever I want, yet my assessment rank ended up exactly the same as yours."
Everyone: ...
Amid Xiao Wu's string of silver-bell laughter, Sea Horse Douluo finally woke from his petrified state.
He suddenly shuddered, then bent deeply at the waist and gave the young people before him an impeccably formal salute. "Young geniuses, may I ask your full names?"
If Sea Horse Douluo's prior politeness toward them had been entirely due to his submission to Jiang Li's intimidating strength as an unrivaled powerhouse...
Then his current attitude came from a fanatical reverence and respect deep within his soul.
"Senior, my name is Xiao Wu."
"Senior, my name is Dugu Yan..."
Sea Horse Douluo swallowed with difficulty and forced a smile. "Although I do not understand why the top-level seven trials, which signify a successor to the High Priest, have appeared on all of you in succession, I am deeply honored to serve as your examiner."
"For a long time to come, you will likely be training on Sea God Island. If you have any instructions or needs, you may come find me at any time. I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
At that moment, everyone's gaze fell, as if by prior agreement, upon Tang San,