Grand Pontiff's Summons!

Yan's face instantly turned bright red, half from anger and half from embarrassment.

He stomped his Stomping Tantrum hard, cracking the rocks beneath his feet, and roared in grief and anger:

"It's not fair! It's so unfair! Why?! I... I want the Top-Tier Seven Trials too!"

His childlike, Defiant attitude somewhat lessened the immense pressure of the top-level assessment.

Perhaps out of respect and respect for Hu Liena, Sea Horse Douluo's attitude towards others also softened considerably.

Faced with Yan's almost unreasonable complaint, he no longer showed helplessness or heaviness as before. Instead, with a faint, almost tolerant smile, he calmly looked at Yan and explained in a gentle tone:

"Yan, it's not that I'm unwilling to give you a chance. The Sea God's Light is the manifestation of the Lord Sea God's will. It will only bestow a blessing once at the beginning of the trial, based on the examinee's talent, potential, character, and even destiny, to determine the trial level."

"This is unique and unchangeable."

"It has chosen you, bestowing upon you the Black Level Six Trials, which is also an extremely high recognition of your talent. The Sea God's Light can only be granted once."

His words were clear and firm, completely shattering Yan's unrealistic fantasies.

Yan opened his mouth, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he just slumped down like a deflated balloon, gave a muffled "hmm," and fell silent.

He knew that what Sea Horse Douluo said was true; the rules of the Sea God's Light could not be defied.

He could only accept the reality of his Black Level Six Trials, but the huge sense of disappointment still made him feel suffocated.

Just then, an indescribable fluctuation, like ripples, silently swept across the entire Sea Horse Sacred Pillar Platform.

This fluctuation was neither Soul Power nor spiritual power; rather, it was more like a rhythm originating from space itself, carrying some kind of supreme will.

Seahorse Douluo Ouya's expression instantly became extremely solemn, even showing a hint of fear. He straightened his back abruptly, his gaze filled with utmost reverence, and turned towards the center of Seagod Island.

He crossed his arms over his chest in an extremely ancient prayer gesture, whispering prayers that only he could hear.

Lin Xia's senses were the most acute; the mark of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud within his body trembled slightly, resonating with the subtle fluctuations that swept past.

He immediately realized that this fluctuation must be related to the most core existence of Sea God Island!

Recalling the information mentioned earlier about "in the center of Sea God Island, in a special temple, a pair of eyes that had been closed for ten years were opened by the appearance of this red light," a name instantly came to his mind— Sea God Island's Grand Pontiff, Bo Saixi!

Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and the others also felt that heart-palpitating fluctuation. Although they didn't understand why, seeing the Sea Horse Douluo's respectful and even fearful attitude, they subconsciously held their breath, composed themselves, and dared not make the slightest mistake.

The atmosphere on the platform instantly became solemn and dignified because of this silent fluctuation, as if a deity was watching.

Sea Horse Douluo remained in a praying posture for more than ten breaths before the fluctuations slowly dissipated like the receding tide.

He let out a long sigh of relief, and fine beads of sweat even appeared on his forehead, showing how much pressure he had just been under.

He turned to Hu Liena again, his attitude even more respectful than before, and bowed slightly as he said:

"Miss Hu Liena, and all of you, please follow me. The Grand Pontiff has issued a decree requiring an immediate audience."

His tone was unquestionable, and his gaze swept over Lin Xia, Xie Yue, Dugu Yan, Yan, Ye Lingling, and Bai Chenxiang, clearly indicating that this "audience" included everyone.

"The Grand Pontiff?"

Hu Liena's heart skipped a beat. Although Sea Horse Douluo had just hinted at the relationship between the Top-Tier Seven Trials and the Grand Pontiff, hearing firsthand that she was going to meet that legendary being still made her feel nervous and inexplicably excited. She subconsciously looked at Lin Xia, seeking his reassurance.

Lin Xia's eyes were calm as she nodded slightly to her, reassuring her.

His heart was also filled with turmoil. Bo Saixi, the supreme ruler of Sea God Island, Peak Douluo of level ninety-nine, and the Sea God's representative in the human world, her summons must be closely related to them, especially Hu Liena's Top-Tier Seven Trials.

This is both a tremendous opportunity and an unknown test. He took a deep breath and said to Sea Horse Douluo.

"Thank you for showing me the way, senior."

Xie Yue stood silently beside Hu Liena, his silver eyes filled with unwavering determination to protect her.

Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling also came closer, their faces solemn.

Yan also put away his dejection, straightened his back, and his eyes became sharp again.

Without another word, Sea Horse Douluo turned around, gestured "please" towards the center of Sea God Island, and then began to walk.

His steps were not fast, but exceptionally steady. Each step he took seemed to resonate in a wondrous way with the earth beneath his feet and the surrounding waves. Lin Xia and the others dared not slack off and immediately followed closely behind.

They left the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar Platform and embarked on the road leading to the depths of Sea God Island.

The road was paved with a strange, dark gray rock, smooth and even, faintly exuding a moist sea air.

On both sides were lush vegetation, with tall trees and abundant foliage. Many plants emitted faint Soul Power fluctuations, clearly soul plants unique to Sea God Island.

The air was filled with a rich, pure scent of water, even more so than the surrounding area, which invigorated the spirit.

As they ventured deeper, they could sense that the surrounding environment became more sacred and solemn.

Occasionally, one might encounter some residents of Sea God Island dressed in robes of different colors, including ordinary Soul Master in white and higher-ranking individuals in yellow.

When they saw the group led by Sea Horse Douluo himself, and especially when they saw Sea Horse Douluo's unusually respectful attitude towards Hu Liena, they all showed expressions of great surprise and awe. They stopped in their tracks, bowed, and only dared to raise their heads after the group had gone far away.

Hu Liena felt the gazes from all around her, the warmth emanating from the seven-pointed star mark on her forehead, and the undisguised respect from Sea Horse Douluo. A mix of excitement and pressure welled up inside her.

She knew she had embarked on a completely different path: the Top-Tier Seven Trials, the successor to the Grand Pontiff... These identities brought not only glory, but also heavy responsibilities and unimaginable challenges.

She stole a glance at Lin Xia, who stood beside her as calm as a mountain, and only then did the unease in her heart subside slightly.

As long as he was there, she had the courage to face anything.

The group was not moving quickly; Sea Horse Douluo seemed to be intentionally letting everyone get used to the island's environment and atmosphere.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, they passed through a lush forest of soul plants, and suddenly the view opened up before them.

A colossal temple, so magnificent it defies description, stood before us.