At the center of Sea God Island.
Seven towering stone pillars stood in a vast plaza.
One person stood beneath each pillar.
There were men and women among them, all dressed in black, their expressions solemn.
"Xiao San, stop looking around. They should be the guardians of Sea God Island's so-called Seven Sacred Pillars. All seven are Titled Douluo."
As Tang San watched in confusion, Tang Hao's voice rang out in his mind.
Tang San's heart stirred, but he did not answer.
He knew Tang Hao was speaking to him through Sound Transmission. He immediately withdrew his gaze without a sound.
"I already understand why you have come. Step forward and receive your trials."
Bo Saixi, the High Enshrined of Sea God Island, had now come before them. With her back to the Seven Sacred Pillars and their guardians, she addressed Tang Hao and the other two.
"Trials!"
Tang Hao, Tang San, and Dai Mubai all felt their hearts stir.
For a moment, their emotions were unexpectedly complicated.
Hadn't they traveled all this way precisely for this moment?
Whether they could soar into the heavens in a single bound would be decided today!
"Dai Mubai, you go first," Tang Hao immediately instructed Dai Mubai beside him.
Dai Mubai froze. Why me?
Tang Hao had rarely spoken to him during their journey, and this sudden instruction caught Dai Mubai off guard.
But he was no fool. He quickly realized Tang Hao was using him as a puppet, sending him ahead to probe the undergrowth!
"Hmm?" Seeing Dai Mubai remain motionless, Tang Hao cast him a sidelong glance and snorted coldly.
"Senior, please don't misunderstand. I'm just too excited."
"You've looked after me throughout the journey. I finally have a chance to do my part."
Dai Mubai's voice and expression were both