Bo Saixi's Assessment

Although Bo Saixi knew how special Huang Long's martial soul was, the effects of this fifth soul skill still left her torn between laughter and tears.

It was not because the fifth soul skill was too weak, but because it was too powerful.

Not only did it quadruple defense and grant control over elements, it also provided area perception and physical self-healing.

Watching Huang Long attempt to use his fifth soul skill to form elemental attacks such as earthen spears, walls, and spikes, she lowered her gaze slightly and sank into thought.

"This child's third soul skill grants wind-element control, increased speed, the ability to sense the flow of scents in the air, and soul power recovery."

"His fourth soul skill grants water-element control, the ability to alter the weather, sense the ripples of soul power circulation, and recover spiritual power."

"His fifth soul skill grants earth-element control, increased defense, the ability to sense a target's location, and physical recovery."

"The three soul skills represent water, land, and sky."

"Soul power, spiritual power, and physical recovery—he has all of them covered."

Bo Saixi shook her head with a bitter smile, secretly feeling fortunate that she was Huang Long's teacher rather than his opponent.

Otherwise, even with her god-level martial soul, the Sea God, this child's strength would have driven her to despair.

"Teacher, Teacher!"

Just then, Huang Long's voice suddenly rang out beside her, interrupting her thoughts.

Bo Saixi came back to herself and turned to see Huang Long standing beside her with an earthen spear in hand, looking at her expectantly.

After composing herself, she asked, "What is it?"

Huang Long asked eagerly, "Teacher, I'm already a Soul King now. Does that mean I can go to the mainland?"

Bo Saixi frowned slightly at his words.

"What, are you tired of staying on Sea God Island?"

Huang Long hurriedly waved his hands in explanation. "No, Teacher. I just want to take a look at the mainland!"

"And Uncle Sea Spear is always talking about how exciting the mainland soul master tournaments are, so I want to see them for myself!"

"And while I'm at it, I want to see whether those geniuses are really that amazing!"

Bo Saixi's gaze turned cold as she secretly clenched her fists.

That Sea Spear really told Huang Long everything!

She had never wanted Huang Long to go to the mainland.

The mainland was so dangerous, and Spirit Hall, Sea God Island's enemy, was there as well.

If Spirit Hall learned that Huang Long was Sea God Island's Holy Son, would that not be extremely dangerous?

It would be safer for him to remain on Sea God Island until adulthood, trigger the Sea God's assessment, succeed her, and become Sea God Island's High Priest.

Yet when she saw the hopeful look in Huang Long's eyes, the words of refusal would not come out.

"You really want to go?"

Huang Long nodded earnestly. "I really do!"

"Then do you know how dangerous the mainland is?"

"I do. Spirit Hall, Sea God Island's enemy, is on the mainland too."

"It isn't just Spirit Hall. There's also the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and those soul master sects..."

"Teacher, don't worry! Even if I run into those people, if I can't beat them, can't I just run?"

Bo Saixi shot him an exasperated glare, knowing that his mind was already made up.

If she continued to stop him at every turn, this child might sneak away on his own. That would be even more dangerous!

She sighed helplessly, but her heart softened in the end. "It seems you're determined to go!"

"Then there is nothing more for me to say. Since you want to go to the mainland, accept one assessment from your teacher."

"Only after you pass it will I feel at ease letting you go to the mainland. Is that acceptable?"

"It is!" Huang Long was immediately overjoyed and hurriedly nodded in agreement.

Seeing how readily he agreed, the corners of Bo Saixi's lips curved slightly upward. She raised a hand and lightly tapped his forehead.

"You agreed so quickly when you don't even know what the assessment is?"

Huang Long gently rubbed the spot she had tapped and smiled. "Because I know Teacher won't make things difficult for me!"

Bo Saixi shook her head. Then, with a sweep of her red robes, she turned to face the sea.

"The assessment is simple. You must withstand the attacks of any three among Sea Dragon and the others for longer than the time it takes an incense stick to burn. Then you will pass."

"Of course, I will have them limit their soul power to the realm of a six-ring Soul Emperor and allow them to use only their first six soul skills."

"If you cannot hold out longer than one incense stick's time, then stay on Sea God Island and cultivate properly."

After hearing this, Huang Long frowned slightly and lowered his head in thought.

As long as Sea Dragon Douluo and the others did not use soul skills beyond their seventh, with his strength, lasting for one incense stick's time would be no challenge at all.

After all, over the years, he had learned many useful combat techniques from Sea Dragon Douluo and the other seven.

With that in mind, he nodded in agreement.

Hearing this, Bo Saixi turned to glance at him, gently ruffled his hair, then summoned Sea Dragon Douluo and the other seven through voice transmission.

Before long, Sea Dragon Douluo and the other Sacred Pillar Douluos arrived one after another at the foot of Sea God Mountain.

"Greetings, Grand Worshipper. Greetings, Holy Son."

After Sea Dragon Douluo and the other six came to a stop, they respectfully bowed to Bo Saixi and Huang Long.

Bo Saixi gave a slight nod in response before getting straight to the point. "Huang Long wishes to travel the mainland, so I have devised a trial for him."

"In a moment, Sea Dragon, Sea Ghost, and Sea Maiden, the three of you will spar with Huang Long simultaneously. The time limit will be one incense stick."

"During that time, suppress your soul power to the Soul Emperor realm, and you may only use your first six soul skills."

"You should all prepare yourselves."

Yet not one of Sea Dragon Douluo and the others spoke. They exchanged looks, their eyes filled with surprise.

They could understand Huang Long wanting to train on the mainland, since this was not the first time he had expressed the idea to them.

But wasn't the Grand Worshipper's trial far too difficult?

Although they had to suppress their soul power to the Soul Emperor realm and could not use their Martial Soul True Bodies or their eighth and ninth soul skills—

Their Titled Douluo-level physiques and spiritual power were still beyond Huang Long's ability to contend with!

And it was three against one.

Sea Dragon Douluo hesitantly said, "Grand Worshipper, aren't three people a bit too many? How about I do it alone?"

Before Bo Saixi could respond after he finished speaking, Huang Long stepped forward beside her.

"No need, Uncle Sea Dragon. I can handle it!"

Sea Dragon Douluo choked on his words and stood frozen in place, utterly at a loss.

Seeing that Huang Long himself had agreed, the other Sacred Pillar Douluos did not know what else to say.

Bo Saixi merely nodded lightly and said approvingly, "Now that is a disciple of mine. Since Huang Long has made his decision, prepare to begin."

"We'll do it here. You may fight as you please."

Sea Ghost Douluo helplessly rubbed the top of his head. "Since the Grand Worshipper has said so, shall we begin?"

"Alright! Uncle Sea Dragon, Uncle Sea Ghost, Sister Sea Maiden, come at me without holding back!"

As he spoke, Huang Long tapped the ground with the tip of his foot and leaped ten meters backward. With his hands and feet slightly spread, he assumed a fighting stance.

"I can also take this opportunity to test the results of my combat training over the past six years!"

Sea Spear Douluo laughed. "The Holy Son certainly has spirit! Sea Dragon, Sea Ghost, Sea Maiden, what are you waiting for? Don't keep our Holy Son waiting too long."

"Sea Spear, shut up!"

Sea Maiden Douluo shot Sea Spear Douluo an annoyed glare.

Sea Dragon Douluo let out a deep breath, then summoned his Sea Dragon Martial Soul.

"Come!"