Arrival at Sea God Island
The Dragon Abyss Boat sailed through the waves all night. As dawn approached, a pale golden curtain of light finally rose on the sea surface, stretching for an unknown distance and enveloping an entire area of the sea.
Tang San's spirits lifted, and he gripped the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud tightly. "We're here! The outer barrier of Sea God Island is just ahead!"
The moment the Dragon Abyss Boat approached the golden light barrier, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud lit up on its own, its blue light, like ripples on water, echoing the light barrier. The light barrier silently cracked open, just enough for the Dragon Abyss Boat to pass through.
The moment the boat entered the water, the sea suddenly calmed down, and even the wind became gentle.
Not far ahead, an island shrouded in a seven-colored halo slowly emerged.
The island is lush and verdant, with exotic flowers and rare herbs everywhere, and the air is filled with a rich spiritual atmosphere.
At the very center of the island, a towering Sacred Pillar stands majestically, its entire body as white as jade, exuding a vast and sacred aura.
The Dragon Abyss Boat docked, and everyone disembarked one by one, stepping onto the soft sand.
Ning Rongrong stretched and exclaimed, "Finally here! This rickety boat is killing me..."
No sooner had the words left his mouth than a figure darted out from the direction of the dense forest at the end of the beach, arriving before them in a few leaps.
The newcomer was a middle-aged man, tall and upright with a solemn face. He wore a sea-blue robe, and his Soul Power was restrained yet unfathomable. A faint Sea Horse -shaped mark could be seen between his brows, radiating a faint halo.
Sea Horse Douluo – One of the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians of Sea God Island.
He had originally noticed the approaching foreign ships and came to investigate, but when his gaze swept over everyone and landed on Tang San, he suddenly froze.
Sea Horse Douluo's pupils suddenly contracted, his gaze fixed on Tang San's face, then quickly swept over Tang San's aura, his lips trembling slightly.
The future revealed by the Heavenly Screen was naturally seen by the people of Sea God Island as well. The figure who would ascend to the position of Sea God and wield the Sea God Trident was almost identical to the young man before them.
He then noticed Li Xun beside Tang San. The aura of the Asura God's successor was hidden, yet as deep and unfathomable as the ocean, making one's heart tremble.
Sea Horse Douluo took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Gentlemen, you have come from afar, please wait a moment."
After saying that, he turned around and raised his hand, and a sea-blue Soul Power signal shot into the sky, exploding into a Sea Horse- shaped light pattern in the high sky.
In less than the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea, several figures darted out from the depths of the dense forest.
Six figures, each with a different yet equally vast and powerful aura, landed one after another, each wearing a robe of a different color and bearing the markings of a different Sacred Pillar between their brows.
All six Sacred Pillar Guardian— Sea Star Douluo, Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Ghost Douluo, Sea Spear Douluo, Sea Maiden Douluo, and Sea Illusion Douluo —have arrived.
After the seven people gathered, their gazes all fell on Tang San, their expressions varying. Some were shocked, some scrutinized, and some already had a certain certainty in their eyes.
The Sea Dragon Douluo, being the most straightforward, sized Tang San up and down a few times before saying in a gruff voice, "You're the future Sea God in the Heavenly Screen?"
Tang San bowed respectfully, neither servile nor arrogant. "Junior Tang San greets all seniors. I have come to Sea God Island to receive the inheritance, guided by the Asura God Trial."
The seven Sacred Pillar Guardian looked at each other in bewilderment.
Sea Horse Douluo said in a low voice, "This matter is of great importance and requires the Grand Worshipper's decision."
He turned to Li Xun and Tang San, his tone becoming much more polite. "Please follow me, everyone."
The seven Sacred Pillar Guardian led the group through the dense forest, heading deeper into the island.
Along the way, exotic flowers and rare birds and animals could be seen everywhere, and the rich spiritual energy made Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan take several deep breaths.
After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the view ahead suddenly opened up.
In the center of a wide-open space stands an ancient stone temple, with its steps leading upwards to the Sea God Pillar. Before the temple, a figure stands quietly, as if he has been waiting for a long time.
It was a woman, tall and slender, wearing a long, flowing sea-blue dress, her long hair cascading down to her waist, glistening with a faint watery sheen.
Her face was exquisitely beautiful, yet her eyes held a calm and dignified air honed by the passage of time. Her aura was unfathomable, and although she concealed it perfectly, the oppressive presence of her status still made both Golden Crocodile Douluo and Light Feather Douluo tense up.
Bo Saixi, the Grand Worshipper of Sea God Island.
Her gaze passed over the seven Sacred Pillar Guardian and landed on Tang San, lingering for a moment. A faint ripple crossed her eyes, which were as calm as the deep sea, before she regained her composure and turned to Li Xun, giving a slight nod.
"The successor of the Asura God, the successor of the Lord Sea God," Bo Saixi spoke slowly, her voice clear and calm, unhurried. "I have seen the future revealed by the Heavenly Screen. It is indeed a rare sight to see the two of you arrive at Sea God Island together."
Bo Saixi stepped aside to let the palace door open, raised her hand, and said, "Come in and let's talk."
The group followed Bo Saixi into the stone palace, passed through the front hall, and arrived at a stone platform overlooking the sea at the back. In the very center of the platform stood the towering Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, its White Jade body shimmering with light and exuding a gentle yet vast aura.
Bo Saixi stood beside the Sacred Pillar, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, and slowly spoke, "Sea God Island has its Sea God Island rules. All who set foot on the island must undergo a test before the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, where the Sacred Pillar will assess their level. The higher the level, the more the Lord Sea God recognizes your potential, and also the more difficult the road ahead will be."
Bo Saixi stepped aside to let the palace door open, raised her hand, and said, "Come in and let's talk."
The group followed Bo Saixi into the stone palace, passed through the front hall, and arrived at a stone platform overlooking the sea at the back. In the very center of the platform stood the towering Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, its White Jade body shimmering with light and exuding a gentle yet vast aura.
Bo Saixi stood beside the Sacred Pillar, her gaze sweeping over the crowd, and slowly spoke, "Sea God Island has its Sea God Island rules. All who set foot on the island must undergo a test before the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, where the Sacred Pillar will assess their level. The higher the level, the more the Lord Sea God recognizes your potential, and also the more difficult the road ahead will be."
She raised her hand towards the Sacred Pillar, gesturing, "Who wants to go first?"
Ning Rongrong was the first to step forward, raising her hand to press on the Sacred Pillar. The gleaming White Jade lit up with a dazzling light, and a line of runes appeared suspended in the air— the Top-Tier Seven Trials.
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up, and she stepped aside.
Zhu Zhuqing then stepped forward, and the assessment appeared: Black Level Five Trials. She calmly stepped back.
Xiao Wu followed closely behind, pressing her hand against the Sacred Pillar. As the light surged, four words condensed: Black Level Six Trials. She turned back and smiled at Tang San Tang San, who nodded back.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling stepped forward one after the other, and were respectively rated as Black Level Six Trials and Top-Tier Seven Trials. The two stepped down, both with a hint of eagerness in their expressions.
When it was Li Xun's turn, the Sacred Pillar shone brightly, its golden light mixed with blood-red malevolent energy, and the runes twisted for a moment before solidifying: Top-Tier Eight Trials.
Sea Horse Douluo muttered to himself, "Top-Tier Eight Trials... second only to the Sea God Nine Trials."
Bo Saixi remained calm and said nothing more.
In the end, only Tang San remained.