The Sea God Said, "You Cannot Enter"

"You cannot enter."

As Sea Horse Douluo's words fell, the Sea Soul Masters on the beach tightened their grips on their spears.

They did not attack. Instead, they spread out to either side, completely blocking the path into the woods. It was their first time seeing someone personally turned away by a black-robed Sacred Pillar guardian.

Tang San drew the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud back into his palm. "If Yuan Yu can't enter, neither will we."

Dai Mubai and the others stood behind him without a word of discussion. Xiao Wu stepped forward to stand beside Tang San. Ning Rongrong supported Old Luo, who had yet to regain his strength, while Oscar crouched beside the two crewmen and continued checking whether they had swallowed seawater.

Sea Horse Douluo frowned. "The Sea God has refused only him. Surviving the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King has already proven your qualifications. I can take you to undergo the Sacred Pillar tests. Whether you stay will depend on the results."

"We came all the way here from the mainland together. We're not leaving one of us behind now that we've reached shore," Dai Mubai said.

Ma Hongjun nodded. "Besides, he's the best fighter among us. If anyone has to be sent back, send me to Vast Sea City first."

Bai Chenxiang glanced at him. "At least you know your place."

"I was just being polite."

Sea Horse Douluo looked toward the island's interior, where Bo Saixi had yet to appear, then at the Blue Triangle in Tang San's hand. He had guarded the Sacred Pillar for decades. He had seen people fight tooth and nail for a Purple-Level Trial, and Black-Level Candidates refuse to retreat even when they knew death awaited them. Yet here was someone who possessed a token of the Sea God