The Water God's Remnant...?

"Friend," Ye Hua said calmly, "There's no need to be hostile."

"We're here to seek the Divine Inheritance, not to fight."

As soon as these words were spoken, the seawater boiled again.

"Divine Inheritance?!"

The voice, which had been languid and sleepy, suddenly trembled.

Deep within the palace, a faint light shone, and the flowing water coalesced into human shapes.

The newcomer had a cold and aloof appearance, with features as if sculpted from ice, and long, sea-blue hair that moved without wind.

Her earlobes were adorned with icy crystal earrings, exuding a chilling aura that sent shivers down one's spine.

How to describe that kind of cold?

It's roughly equivalent to you not doing your homework, failing your test, and being caught using your phone in class, only to turn around and find your homeroom teacher standing at the back window watching you.

That feeling!

Click!!!

The Timid Little Shark hid behind Ye Hua, too afraid to stick its head out.

Ye Hua's eyes narrowed slightly.

He felt that divine power remained.

But it was very faint, far less so than the Sea God, Thunder God, God Shura he had seen.

Not to mention threats!

The tension in my nerves eased slightly.

"I have sealed off the entire sea area; the surface is frozen, and the undercurrents are permanently stagnant."

"Anyone with a modicum of sense would have avoided this strange phenomenon long ago."

"How did you manage to overcome these difficulties and find this place so precisely?!"

As they spoke, the water pressure surged, and a thousand water arrows condensed, pointing directly at the three of them.

The oppressive force struck, Bai Xiuxiu trembled.

Ye Hua sighed, "You..."

He immediately flipped his hand down, unleashing the Golden Dragon King Aura.

The gilding spread, crushing its majesty.

The water rocket shattered and turned into ordinary seawater.

"Ugh!" The cold-faced beauty, overwhelmed by the force of the attack, retreated repeatedly.

The oppressive force struck her like Mount Tai Crushes the Top on her!

I slipped and almost tumbled in the seawater!

Ye Hua raised an eyebrow. "We've already told you our purpose."

"But may I ask who you are?"

"Me?" The cold-faced beauty proudly raised her head, "I am the remnant of the Water God in the mortal realm!"

Qian Renxue's heart pounded upon hearing this.

Having grown up under the influence of angelic beliefs, she subconsciously held God in awe.

Gods are colossal beings that humans cannot surpass.

But when she looked at Ye Hua, she found suspicion in his eyes.

Feeling Qian Renxue's gaze, he shook his head slightly.

"Ahem," the cold-faced beauty met his gaze, "Since you were able to find it, it shows your piety. We are destined to meet."

She turned around, her long sleeves fluttering, and the jewels in the palace Corridor lit up one by one.

"Come with me."

Ye Hua, skilled and daring, took a step and walked away, with the two behind him following closely.

On both sides of the Corridor, the white stone pillars are mottled, some covered with algae, others climbing coral.

The top, in particular, has long since collapsed, and the dappled moonlight adds to its sense of decay and the passage of time.

As for the ground, crabs roamed freely among the collapsed ruins, and even water mussels joined in the fun.

The once majestic palace of the Water God has been destroyed by a whale falling into the earth, leaving behind countless creatures.

"It's so dilapidated?" Bai Xiuxiu muttered softly.

Qian Renxue quickly nudged her arm.

Bai Xiuxiu realized she had misspoke and gave an awkward laugh.

To be fair, this place is far inferior to the Sea God's Hall.

But the cold-faced beauty wasn't angry.

"Ever since the great chaos in the Divine Realm, the Water God... that is, me, was also severely injured by that one."

"If we can't even save our own lives, how can we take care of this place? We can only let it fall into ruin!"

Even Qian Renxue could tell something was wrong this time.

But she and Ye Hua exchanged glances, their unspoken understanding remaining unspoken.

Only Bai Xiuxiu, seemingly oblivious, offered her sympathy.

A moment later, the group arrived at the center of the palace.

It was Circular Altar, the size of a basketball court, carved from a single piece of Water Crystal.

The surface of the altar is covered with Runes, and there is a groove in the center, resembling the base of Scepter.

The cold-faced beauty walked to the altar, formed hand seals, and chanted incantations.

The altar trembled, and eerie light surged from the grooves, shooting straight towards the sea!

If viewed from mid-air, the entire sea area within a two-mile radius would be illuminated!

Seawater surged in, forming a whirlpool that lifted something up and slowly descended.

That was clearly Scepter, crystal clear, with what seemed to be Ocean Currents within.

The staff head is inlaid with a gemstone, its brilliance understated yet captivating.

The aura of Divine Artifact is overwhelming!

"This is my heirloom, and also my Divine Artifact."

"If any of you are destined to meet, you are welcome to give it a try."

A cold-faced beauty, hands on hips, makes way.

Before half a second had passed, the Scepter trembled violently and burst forth from the altar!

Whoosh!!!

It transformed into a blue light and rushed to Ye Hua's side!

"Hmm?" Ye Hua turned to the side.

The Scepter missed its target, circled around, and rushed back!

It circled wildly around him, buzzing incessantly.

The cold-faced beauty's expression changed drastically!

"Impossible!" she exclaimed inwardly, "It was supposed to be aloof!"

The Scepter ignored her, circling around Ye Hua more and more rapidly, whimpering softly.

Ye Hua reached out and touched the staff with his fingertips.

The Scepter immediately fell silent, becoming as docile as a cat whose fur has been stroked.

The cold-faced beauty almost dislocated her jaw.

But the next second, Ye Hua politely pushed the Scepter away.

"I have already inherited this legacy."

The cold-faced beauty froze, then patted her chest.

Unexpectedly, the Scepter hesitated for a moment, then ran to Qian Renxue.

My heart is still pounding!

Qian Renxue gasped, a longing gleaming in her eyes.

Ye Hua had also told her about the Divine Realm —though it was unclear how he had learned it.

First-Level God, he no longer needs to be pessimistic, nor does he need to yearn for the legacy of the Angel God!

But he stopped just as he was about to reach out.

"No." She gritted her teeth, suppressing the greed in her heart.

"This time, we're helping Bai Xiuxiu find Godhood; I can't steal it from her."

"Besides, Ye Hua has already helped me a lot; how can I be greedy?"

With this thought in mind, ignoring the humming of the Scepter, he took a few steps back and bowed slightly.

The Scepter is droopy, and it's acting like a child.

It violently churned the seawater, causing Qian Renxue to tumble over.

It then wobbled and floated back above the altar.

A barely perceptible hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the cold-faced beauty.

"Sigh," she said, crossing her arms, "Fate is cruel."

"A perfectly good Divine Artifact, it wants to find a master, but no one wants it."

"Tsk tsk tsk, how pitiful! How pitiful!"

But before she could finish speaking, Bai Xiuxiu finally mustered up her courage.

"Um... can I try it?"

The cold-faced beauty was stunned.

She looked Bai Xiuxiu up and down, her brows furrowing slightly.

Soul Beast Transformation?

That won't work, will it?

How could a god possibly pass on their Godhood to Soul Beast?

Even the Water Scepter hesitated.

It floated on the water, swaying left and right, reluctant to fall.

"She's my partner," Ye Hua smiled, "She won't be bad."

With his endorsement, the Scepter no longer hesitated.

I simply flew to Bai Xiuxiu's side and felt her presence.

Bai Xiuxiu tensed up, afraid to move.

Unfortunately, the Scepter hesitated to retreat after sensing her Soul Beast aura.

He hesitated for a couple of seconds only to save face for Ye Hua, but ultimately backed down.

Just when Bai Xiuxiu was about to give up in despair, Ye Hua suddenly made his move!

Before the cold-faced beauty could react, Ye Hua gripped the Scepter tightly!

The power of the Golden Dragon King surged through his left hand, continuously impacting the Water Scepter.

The remaining aura of the Water God was instantly dissipated.

"What are you doing?" the cold-faced beauty roared in anger.

Before she could make a move, Ye Hua handed the Scepter to Bai Xiuxiu.

"Give it a try."

Bai Xiuxiu's eyes sparkled as she caught the Scepter with both hands.

The moment you touch it, a cool sensation spreads across your palm.

She instinctively closed her eyes, and a light blue glow surged from the staff, climbed up her shoulders, and merged into her brow.

Bai Xiuxiu let out a muffled groan, leaning back, leaving a light blue Scepter mark between her eyebrows.

The cold-faced beauty's expression changed drastically upon seeing this scene.

"What kind of power do you possess? To actually coerce Divine Artifact!"

Ye Hua smiled. "It's just my own power."

As you said!

The cold-faced beauty remained silent, yet dared not show her anger.

Ye Hua understood perfectly, "The Water God is a deity; he would never tolerate me threatening the Divine Artifact."

"Since you're not making a move, you must be after Bai Xiuxiu, right?"

"Hmm... hehe..."

The cold-faced beauty forced a smile and nodded.

"Ah, that's right, the little girl has commendable courage."

"His strength is quite impressive; he's only a few years old and already possesses the abilities of Titled Douluo."

Bai Xiuxiu gestured with her hand, "According to human standards, eighteen years old!"

"Hmm," the cold-faced beauty praised, "Young and promising!"

"Since you are the one destined to be tested, then you must accept the Water God's Nine Trials."

"Let me be clear from the start, there's still a chance to give up!"

"If you fail the test, not only will you be shattered to pieces, but your soul will also be imprisoned in the Deep Sea, repeatedly swept away by Ocean Currents!"

"Like seaweed in a storm, or a tattered rag being washed in a bucket, freedom is nowhere to be found!"

"Besides..."

"I accept the inheritance!" Bai Xiuxiu said resolutely.

"Uh--" The cold-faced beauty's words caught in her throat.

Bai Xiuxiu said seriously, "I am at least Titled Douluo, this little difficulty won't scare me!"

Even in dire circumstances, Lord Ye Hua will intervene!

"Lord Water God," Ye Hua said with a half-smile, "the Scepter and she were mutually consenting."

"You don't want to take the test, do you?"

"How could that be!" the cold-faced beauty quickly denied.

Please come with me!

She activated the altar once more with her Soul Power, and blue light drew a Scepter pattern that met Bai Xiuxiu's brow.

The content of the First Trial also appeared in Bai Xiuxiu's mind!

Bai Xiuxiu gasped, "This! This!"