Sea God Nine Trials
All eyes were on him. The figure in the Heavenly Screen who would one day ascend to the throne of the Sea God and wield the Sea God Trident overlapped with the young man before them.
The seven Sacred Pillar Guardian held their breath in unison, and Bo Saixi also glanced sideways.
Tang San took a deep breath, slowly stepped forward, and raised his hand to press on the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar.
The white White Jade remained silent for a moment.
The next moment, the entire Sacred Pillar suddenly erupted with an unprecedentedly dazzling golden light! The golden light shot into the sky like a tsunami, illuminating the entire stone platform.
The Sacred Pillar trembled violently, and the ancient soul-guiding runes on its surface lit up, climbing from the bottom to the top, the light growing brighter and brighter, as if the entire pillar had been set ablaze.
The air around the stone platform was violently distorted, and waves rose from the still sea, with layers of waves surging toward the shore.
Tang San closed his eyes and concentrated, pressing his palms firmly against the Sacred Pillar, continuously pouring his spiritual power into it.
A golden beam of light suddenly shot out from the top of the Sacred Pillar, soaring straight into the sky and turning the entire sky gold.
Within the pillar of light, a colossal phantom slowly coalesced, revealing the outline of a trident. Its entire body was gilded, and ancient water patterns and Sea God runes were engraved on its blade. A majestic and vast aura spread out, enveloping the entire Sea God Island.
At this moment, Tang San's aura was also activated, and the Blue Silver Emperor and the Clear Sky Hammer appeared simultaneously, with his Soul Ring lighting up layer by layer, reflecting the golden light of the Sacred Pillar.
On the stone platform, the expressions of the seven Sacred Pillar Guardian all changed drastically.
Sea Horse Douluo's lips trembled slightly, Sea Dragon Douluo's eyes widened, Sea Star Douluo subconsciously took a half step back, and the others also showed shock, their eyes fixed on Tang San.
Within the golden light, an ancient rune slowly condensed, hovering in mid-air, crystal clear:
The Sea God Nine Trials
There was a moment of silence on the stone platform.
Immediately, the seven Sacred Pillar Guardian seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, revealing an expression of "I knew it." Sea Horse Douluo shook his head and whispered, "I knew it... how could the future Sea God in the Heavenly Screen not be a Nine Trials?"
Sea Dragon Douluo crossed his arms and gruffly snorted, "Even the Sacred Pillar is so excited, the trident phantom has appeared, it would be strange if it weren't for the Nine Trials."
Sea Star Douluo laughed loudly, "The new Sea God has arrived!!"
Bo Saixi gazed at the lingering phantom of the trident, a flicker of barely concealed emotion finally crossing his calm eyes.
She stepped forward slowly, raised her hand and waved it gently. The light of the "Sea God Nine Trials" rune faded, turning into a golden mark that landed on Tang San's brow.
"The Sea God Nine Trials are different from other trials." Bo Saixi withdrew her hand, her voice clear and solemn, echoing across the entire stone platform. "The Top-Tier Seven Trials and eighth trials only test cultivation and temperament; once passed, they are over. But the Sea God Nine Trials are a complete test for the inheritance of the Sea God's position."
She looked at Tang San and said, word by word, "If you pass all nine trials, you will be the next Sea God."
A series of low gasps rose from the stone platform. Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, Xiao Wu gripped Tang San's hand tightly, and Zhu Zhuqing was also slightly moved.
Although the Heavenly Screen had already foreshadowed the future, hearing the words "the next Sea God" directly from Bo Saixi's mouth carried a different weight.
Bo Saixi continued, "The Sea God Nine Trials consist of nine trials, each several times more dangerous than the last. The First Trial is to traverse the Sea God's Light. The Sea God's Light at the top of the Sacred Pillar will erupt periodically, and you must ascend from the stone platform to the summit of the Sea God Pillar during these eruptions."
She raised her hand and pointed to the gleaming White Jade that pierced the sky. The top of the pillar was hidden in the clouds, and its end could not be seen with the naked eye.
"Tang San, you are a ninth trial participant. The suppression of the Sea God's Light on you will be several times greater than on others. If you fail, you will be severely injured at best, and your soul and spirit will be completely destroyed at worst. Are you sure you want to accept?"
Tang San met her gaze calmly, without the slightest hesitation. "Now that I'm here, there's no reason for me to back down."
Bo Saixi looked at him for a moment, nodded slightly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. "Good. The Sea God's Light will be activated early tomorrow morning. Get a good rest tonight."
She turned and walked towards the stone hall, her voice soft as she said, "Sea Horse, take them to their lodgings."
Sea Horse Douluo stepped forward in response and gestured to the crowd, "Everyone, this way."
At night, the accommodations arranged by Sea God Island are a row of stone houses overlooking the sea, where you can hear the sound of the tide just by opening the window.
Li Xun sat cross-legged on the stone bed, regulating his internal Soul Power, when the gruff voice of Golden Crocodile Douluo came from outside the door. "Hey Li kid, are you asleep?"
"No, Grandfather Golden Crocodile, please come in."
Golden Crocodile Douluo pushed open the door and entered, followed by Light Feather Douluo. The two of them found a stone bench and sat down.
Golden Crocodile Douluo didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point. "There were too many people during the day, so I didn't ask in detail. Your Asura God Third Trial, leading Tang San to Sea God Island, isn't that already completed? What's the Fourth Trial?"
Li Xun opened his eyes, his expression somewhat subtle. He paused for a moment before saying, "Reach the Soul Sage within six months."
Golden Crocodile Douluo and Light Feather Douluo were taken aback.
Golden Crocodile Douluo scratched his head. "That's it? Grow from Level 65 to level 70 in half a year?"
"Yes." Li Xun nodded. "This is the content of the Fourth Trial."
Golden Crocodile Douluo and Light Feather Douluo exchanged a glance, both noticing a strange look on each other's faces.
The Second Trial required Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, which was extremely dangerous. The Third Trial was simply taking people to Sea God Island. The Fourth Trial became pure cultivation.
The difficulty of this Asura God Trial fluctuates wildly.
Light Feather Douluo pondered, "Leveling up five times in half a year is practically a pipe dream for ordinary Soul Emperor. But your words..."
Li Xun smiled, leaned back against the wall, and said in a relaxed tone, "That's why I said it's alright. Sea God Island has abundant Soul Power, making it a treasure land for cultivation. Besides, Tang San and the others will start their Sea God's Light challenge tomorrow, the Sea God Nine Trials, which will also benefit us. I'll take advantage of the Sea God's divine trial environment, and reaching Soul Sage in half a year shouldn't be a problem."
Golden Crocodile Douluo clicked his tongue. "Trying to take the Sea God God's divine test, I wonder what Bo Saixi would think if she heard that."
Li Xun shrugged. "To be honest, the fact that the Fourth Trial of the Asura God Trial set this standard shows that even the First-Generation Asura God felt that with my current foundation, breaking through to Soul Sage was just a natural progression."
Light Feather Douluo nodded. "So, you plan to stay on Sea God Island to cultivate for the next six months?"
"Hmm," Li Xun, "Tang San others are taking their assessments on the island, so I'll take advantage of this environment. If you two have nothing else to do, you can also take a stroll around the area around Sea God Island. There are many Sea Soul Beast there; perhaps we can find some good items."
Upon hearing this Golden Crocodile Douluo grinned. "That's a serious matter. I saw quite a few Soul Beast in that sea area during the day. I'll go down to sea later and maybe get a few Soul Bone."
Light Feather Douluo said calmly, "Keep quiet and don't provoke the Soul Beast around Sea God Island and cause trouble for Li Xun."
"I know, I know what I'm doing, I know my limits."
Li Xun watched the two retainers bickering, smiled, closed his eyes again, and began to meditate.
The sound of the tide outside the window filled the air, and the sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, wafted into the stone house. In the distance, from the direction of the Sea God Pillar, a faint golden light could be seen flowing in the night.