(Bo Saixi · beautiful illustration)
On Sea God Island.
Lin Hao and Shui Bing'er had barely landed on the beach when rustling came from the dense forest.
The next moment, eight yellow-clad figures shot out of the woods and blocked their path.
These people wore matching yellow uniforms and stared coldly at Lin Hao and Shui Bing'er.
Their leader was an older, middle-aged Sea Soul Master. After looking Lin Hao up and down, he frowned slightly and asked,
"You're land Soul Masters?"
Lin Hao was not surprised. He simply smiled and cupped his fist in greeting.
"That's right! We came from the mainland!"
"We came to Sea God Island out of admiration for Lord Sea God's illustrious name, hoping to join the island."
"Please grant us permission, senior!"
"Land Soul Masters!"
The middle-aged man spoke coldly.
"We on Sea God Island don't welcome land Soul Masters."
"Although I don't know how you reached our island, leave the same way you came."
"Otherwise, don't blame us for showing no mercy."
At those words, Shui Bing'er grew anxious and instinctively looked toward Lin Hao.
Lin Hao, however, kept smiling, his expression as composed as ever.
"Senior, there's no need to keep us a thousand miles away!"
"As far as I know, Sea God Island does allow land Soul Masters to join. We simply have to undergo a test!"
"As long as we can join Sea God Island, we're willing to accept any test!"
A flicker of surprise crossed the middle-aged man's eyes. He said flatly,
"It seems you do know something about our island."
"I'm telling you to leave for your own good."
"For land Soul Masters to pass the test and join Sea God Island is simply impossible."
"Lord Sea God's test for land Soul Masters is not something you