The following morning, outside the city lord's mansion.
A Sea Soul Master dressed in a purple robe had been waiting there for a long time. When he saw Lin Mo and his group come out of the mansion, he immediately went to greet them.
When he saw the Sea God Trial Marks, which were at least black, on the foreheads of Lin Mo and the others, his attitude instantly changed to respect.
He bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Distinguished guests, I am here on Lord Sea Horse's orders to guide you."
However, when his gaze lingered on the red and gold marks between the eyebrows of Lin Mo, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan, a hint of horror flashed uncontrollably in his eyes.
Red, gold.
He had only heard about the tests for these two colors from previous rumors.
Now that I've met them in person, they are indeed extraordinary individuals.
His back was bent low.
Lin Mo nodded to him and asked directly, "Our First Trial is to cross the Sea God's Light. You should know the specifics of that place, right?"
Upon hearing this, the purple-robed Sea Soul Master's eyes flashed with a knowing look, but then an undisguised pity appeared on his face.
The pity wasn't directed at Lin Mo alone, but at everyone present.
"Distinguished guests, the forbidden area is located in the very center of Sea God Island, called Sea God Mountain. On the mountain stands the Sea God Hall, a sacred place dedicated to the Lord Sea God. And the Sea God's Light that you seek is there."
"Starting from here and heading west, it's about two hundred li (approximately 100 kilometers). At your pace, if you all travel at full speed, you should arrive in a little over an hour."
Lin Mo nodded thoughtfully, confirming, "So, that place is located in the very center of Sea God Island, am I right?"
The purple-clad Sea Soul Master nodded. "Exactly."
Lin Mo turned to the group and said, "Then I'll trouble you to follow this Sea Soul Master ahead of us and head towards the Sea God's Light."
Ye Lingling paused for a moment, then reached out and tugged at Lin Mo's sleeve. " A-Mo, aren't you coming along?"
Lin Mo shook his head and explained, "I have something I need to confirm with Sea Horse Douluo. I'll set off to catch up with you after I've finished that."
At this point, he raised an eyebrow, his tone carrying a hint of confidence. "Don't you believe in my speed?"
Upon hearing this, the others stopped trying to dissuade them.
They were well aware of Lin Mo's strength; with his speed, two hundred miles was indeed nothing.
Feng Xiaotian clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Sect Master, we'll wait for you at the Sea God's Light."
Lin Mo waved to them, signaling them to relax.
Seeing this, the purple-clad Sea Soul Master did not delay any longer, stepped forward, and his Soul Power surged suddenly.
White, yellow, purple, purple, purple, black, black—seven Soul Ring suddenly rose from beneath his feet, gently pulsating around him.
He is a powerful expert at the level of Seven-Ring Soul Sage.
When he released his Martial Soul, his entire body was covered with a layer of fine, shiny gray scales.
The purple-robed Sea Soul Master nodded to the crowd and said in a deep voice, "Distinguished guests, please follow me."
The moment he finished speaking, he suddenly accelerated.
His method of movement was unique; his feet almost never left the ground, yet his pace was incredibly fast. With each step, his body could leap forward more than ten meters, hurtling westward at breakneck speed.
No one dared to be negligent, and they all released their Martial Soul and sped up to catch up.
Lin Mo stood still, watching the procession gradually disappear into the distance with great interest, his gaze falling on the purple-robed Soul Saint.
Soul Ring are also part of Soul Master's foundation, just like Martial Soul and Soul Bone.
Normally, if Soul Master's First Soul Ring is a white ring and their Fifth Soul Ring is a purple ring, it is very difficult for them to break through to the Seven-Ring Soul Sage realm.
But this purple-clad Sea Soul Master did it.
It's no wonder it's called Sea God Island; the Sea God Trial provides tremendous help to Sea Soul Master, easily helping them overcome bottlenecks that would be insurmountable under normal circumstances.
This made Lin Mo think that if Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang of unparalleled theory, came here to audit the test, he could probably break through to level 30 smoothly.
Thinking of this, he shook his head, banishing the absurd idea from his mind.
He withdrew his gaze, a flash of red light appeared behind him, and the Scarlet Phoenix Wings suddenly unfolded.
The magnificent red wings shimmered in the sunlight. With a gentle flap of his Dual Wingbeat, Lin Mo transformed into a streak of light and sped towards the edge of Sea God Island.
He was heading not towards the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, but towards the beach where they had first landed on Sea God Island.
He needs to conduct a test.
Meanwhile, the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar.
Sea Horse Douluo Ou Ya sat cross-legged in front of the Sacred Pillar, closing his eyes to cultivate.
As the examiner for Lin Mo and his group, he could clearly sense the location of the eight people through the feedback from the Sea God Imprint.
A moment later, he suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of doubt flashing in them.
In his perception, the location from which Lin Mo's Sea God Imprint was being transmitted was moving at an extremely fast speed toward the outer edge of Sea God Island.
That was too fast; he didn't even have time to react.
Is he leaving Sea God Island?
Sea Horse Douluo's pupils shrank sharply, and his expression instantly turned serious.
Leaving Sea God Island before the assessment is completed will be considered as abandoning the assessment.
At that time, the Sea God Imprint on the examinee's forehead will shatter, instantly killing the examinee.
That was Punishment personally bestowed by the Lord Sea God; there has never been an exception on Sea God Island who has escaped its Punishment!
"How foolish!"
Sea Horse Douluo let out a low shout, and his deep blue Soul Power instantly burst forth from his body.
He suddenly stood up, his figure transforming into a streak of blue light, and sped off in the direction Lin Mo was.
He had to stop Lin Mo before he did something irreversible.
On the other side.
Before long, Lin Mo arrived at the familiar beach and stopped.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, rushed towards me, and the waves crashed against the rocks, making a splashing sound.
At this moment, the red eight-pointed star between his eyebrows was rapidly pulsating, sending out a series of frantic warnings, solemnly admonishing him that taking another step forward would lead to a bottomless abyss.
Lin Mo remained indifferent to this, as he had never intended to break the rules.
Lin Mo was very confident in his ability to protect himself.
The ten Nirvana that combined to create Indestructible Body, along with the two life-saving Soul Skill granted by the Golden Hawksbill Turtle Left Leg Bone, made him virtually Immortal Body.
However, this does not mean that Lin Mo is so arrogant as to be prepared to use his own physical body to personally adjust the rules promulgated by the mighty Sea God.
At present, god-level power is still far too overpowered for him.
He's just a minor Seven-Ring Soul Sage right now, and he hasn't lived enough yet.
Lin Mo stood on the beach, and after a moment, a thought stirred within him.
A flash of red light, and a massive red figure suddenly appeared beside him.
"Roar--"
With a deep roar, the Charizard's massive body landed steadily on the beach.
As soon as he appeared, he immediately moved closer to Lin Mo, nuzzled his shoulder with his head, and let out a series of affectionate growls.
Lin Mo reached out and gently rubbed its head, a smile spreading across his face.
The Charizard squinted its eyes, its tail swaying gently, looking extremely content.
Before long, a blue light streaked across the distance and landed steadily on the beach.
It was the Sea Horse Douluo Ou Ya.
Fortunately, Lin Mo did not leave Sea God Island and is now standing safely on the beach, with a huge dragon beast beside him.
But... what's going on here?
Lin Mo doesn't plan to leave Sea God Island? Then what was that location shift he sensed just now?
Sea Horse Douluo took a deep breath, suppressing his doubts, and asked, " Lin Mo, what's going on...?"
Lin Mo turned around, looked at Sea Horse Douluo, and calmly replied, "Senior, do you still remember the question I asked you before?"
The only thing that the Sea God Trial restricted from beginning to end was ourselves, right?
Sea Horse Douluo paused for a moment, then nodded subconsciously. "That's right. During the assessment, you, as assessors, are not allowed to leave the area of Sea God Island; otherwise, you will be considered to have forfeited the assessment and will be erased by the Sea God Imprint."
"That's good."
After confirming the answer once more, Lin Mo raised his hand and patted the Charizard's neck.
The Charizard let out a low growl, its blue eyes fixed on Lin Mo, awaiting his command.
" Fly, Charizard!"
The next moment, the Charizard suddenly spread its Dual Wingbeat and raised its head, letting out a deafening roar.
"Roar--"
With a roar, it flapped its Dual Wingbeat and its massive body suddenly rose into the air.
Azure wind element surged from its body, instantly enveloping the entire dragon.
With the aid of the wind element, Charizard's speed was incredible; like an arrow released from a bow, it flew rapidly towards the area Sea God Island.
In the blink of an eye, it transformed into a streak of red light and disappeared into the distant horizon.
Watching the Charizard's departing figure, Sea Horse Douluo stood there dumbfounded.
His mouth gaped open, his eyes widened, and his expression shifted from bewilderment to shock, finally freezing into an incredulous, stunned silence.
Is this even possible?
Martial Soul can be used like this?
He has presided over the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar for so many years and has seen countless strange Martial Soul, but he has never seen anyone whose Martial Soul can separate from the Soul Master and leave Sea God Island on its own.
Is this something that all land-based Soul Master can do? Or is it simply because Lin Mo himself is somewhat special?
This was completely beyond his comprehension.
Sea Horse Douluo subconsciously looked at Lin Mo, only to find that the other was calmly looking in the direction where the Charizard had disappeared, without the slightest worry on his face.
Upon seeing this, Sea Horse Douluo immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
As he had expected, even the rules of Sea God Island only restricted him, the Soul Master.
The rules of the Sea God cannot restrict Charizard that exists in the form of Martial Soul.
Just like his experience in the Slaughter City.
The Magic-Banning Domain of the Slaughter City only seals the Soul Skill of his Body Martial Soul; the magic-suppressing rules also cannot be applied to the Charizard.
Unlike other Martial Soul, the Charizard is more like an independent entity existing in the form of Martial Soul.
Lin Mo withdrew his gaze and looked at the Sea Horse Douluo was still in a daze beside him, a slight smile appearing on his lips.
From the very beginning, he knew that Charizard was not suitable to stay on Sea God Island and train alongside them under Sea God Trial.
In particular, the first three tests of the Sea God Trial hone the most basic physical qualities of Soul Master.
Such tempering is of little use to Charizard, whose physical attributes are already formidable enough.
Moreover, it doesn't like environments with abundant water elements at all.
If it stays on Sea God Island for too long, it will only become sullen.
If my most important goal during the upcoming Sea God Trial, which will last for several years, is to use this excellent training ground to complete the Second Awakening of my Body Martial Soul and attempt to condense my second Soul Core...
The Charizard's next training goal was to attempt to condense a second Wind-type Soul Core.
Rather than leaving Charizard on Sea God Island feeling miserable, it would be better to use the special bond between them to have Charizard leave Sea God Island in his place, to chase the storm, and to find a suitable place to condense Second Soul Core.
Moreover, given the Charizard's current speed, if Lin Mo needs it, he can contact it in advance through the special connection between the Martial Soul and the host, allowing it to return in time.
If Charizard were to maximize its speed at this stage, even the invincible Qian Daoliu, known as the Invincible in the Sky, might not be able to catch it.
Moreover, the ocean is also an invaluable opportunity for them.
The ocean is inhabited by Sea Soul Beast, whose numbers far exceed those of land Soul Beast.
Just like that Evil Spirit Orca that was hunted and eaten by Charizard on its way to Sea God Island.
With the strong support of these Sea Soul Beast, Lin Mo and his companions essentially had an unlimited supply of high-quality Whale Rubber and Soul Beast.
With the help of the Sea God's Light, everyone can maximize their physical fitness before the First Trial officially begins, thus reducing the difficulty of passing the test.
Moreover, if they're lucky, they might even find some Soul Bone, which can fill in any missing Soul Bone parts and further enhance their physical attributes.
This is a perfect example of using one fish in multiple ways.
Lin Mo snapped out of his thoughts and looked at the Sea Horse Douluo beside him, who had finally recovered, and explained, "Senior, my Martial Soul is a rare External Beast Martial Soul. It possesses considerable intelligence and can act independently of me."
After Lin Mo's explanation, the doubts in Sea Horse Douluo's eyes lessened somewhat, but the confusion still hadn't completely dissipated.
He glanced at Lin Mo, then at the direction where the Charizard had disappeared, finally letting out a long sigh, shaking his head with a wry smile, and saying in a complicated tone:
"This is the first time I've ever seen Martial Soul like yours, External Beast Martial Soul... truly unheard of."
"Perhaps this is precisely why the Lord Sea God chose you!"
Lin Mo smiled but didn't reply.
After a moment, Lin Mo asked, "Senior, which Sea Soul Beast in the ocean worship the sea Sea God?"
Sea Horse Douluo was taken aback, and subconsciously asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Lin Mo smiled and said, "Or to put it another way, what kinds of Sea Soul Beast can be considered prey and hunted?"
We're now considered part of Sea God Island, so it wouldn't be good if we killed the wrong Charizard."
Upon hearing Lin Mo's words, Sea Horse Douluo's face darkened.
He now completely understands Lin Mo's purpose in doing this.
Although Lin Mo and his companions cannot leave Sea God Island, the dragon beast that is his Martial Soul can leave the Sea God Island to hunt Sea Soul Beast.
That's quite a meticulous plan.
Lin Mo did not violate the rules of Sea God Island, and even consulted him before taking action, which was already perfect.
Sea Horse Douluo took a deep breath, suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, and said, "The sea area surrounding Sea God Island is protected by Lord Sea God, and most of the Sea Soul Beast are followers of Lord Sea God."
Among them, the Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan is the guardian beast of Lord Sea God, and must not be harmed.
"However, some Sea Soul Beast do not worship the Lord Sea God, such as the Evil Spirit Orca Clan. They are inherently brutal, bloodthirsty, and warlike, and are the overlords of the ocean, as well as the enemies of Sea God Island."
They occupy a stretch of sea not far from Sea God Island and frequently harass the island's guardian beast, the Demon Soul Great White Shark. Hunting them is not only innocent, but also a meritorious act.
Besides these, there were also some scattered non-believers among the Sea Soul Beast...
Sea Horse Douluo tirelessly told Lin Mo everything he knew about the Sea God's followers.
Lin Mo nodded, silently memorizing this information.
Evil Spirit Orca, very good.
He bowed slightly to Sea Horse Douluo and said, "Thank you for your guidance, senior."
Sea Horse Douluo waved his hand and said in a complicated tone, "Go. Since you have already made up your mind, I won't say anything more."
We only hope you remember that you are now a part of Sea God Island. As the High Priest said, as long as you do not violate the rules of Sea God Island, we will fully support you in completing the assessment.
Lin Mo nodded and said nothing more.
A flash of red light appeared behind him, and the Scarlet Phoenix Wings unfolded once more.
With a flap of his Dual Wingbeat, he transformed into a streak of light and sped off in the direction the others had gone.
Sea Horse Douluo stood there, gazing in the direction Lin Mo had left, speechless for Jiujiu.
After a long while, he finally let out a long sigh and turned back towards the direction of the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar.
These young people nowadays are truly amazing.
Before long, Lin Mo caught up with the group who were on their way.
He slowed down, landing steadily at the back of the group, his Scarlet Phoenix Wings slowly retracting and merging back into his body.
Feng Xiaotian turned and glanced at him, then asked, "Sect Master, is the matter settled?"
Lin Mo nodded. "It's done."
Huo Wu leaned closer, looked him up and down, and asked, "What were you doing just now? You were being so secretive."
Lin Mo smiled but didn't answer directly, "I'll tell you when we get there."
Huo Wu pursed her lips, but didn't press the matter further.
The group continued on their journey.
Lin Mo followed slowly behind the group, relying solely on his physical abilities to keep up with the flow.
An hour later, the group finally arrived at their First Trial destination.
When the scene before them came into view, everyone stopped in their tracks.
The shimmering seawater sparkled with golden light under the afternoon sun, reflecting countless dazzling colors.
And amidst the embrace of the sea, a small island stands quietly in the very center of the circular waterway.
The island is very high, about 500 meters high, and the mountains are lush and covered with all kinds of plants I've never seen before.
Most notably, the entire island was enveloped in a faint golden light.
The golden light wasn't dazzling; instead, it gave people a warm and peaceful feeling.
At the top of the island stands a building that looks like it's been carved from white jade.
Square in shape with a dome, its entire body is crystal clear and radiates a sacred glow.
From their position, all they could see was that the outermost part of the building consisted of huge white stone pillars.
The purple-robed Soul Saint stopped and turned to look at the crowd, his eyes filled with piety. "This is the forbidden area of Sea God Island, the Sea God Hall dedicated to Lord Sea God, and the only building Sea God Mountain."
He pointed to the small island and continued, "This is the real Sea God Island, also known as the Island within an Island. Please look, the steps leading up to the island are right in front of us."
Everyone looked in the direction he was pointing.
Sure enough, stone steps extended downwards from directly in front of the Sea God Hall.
The Purple-Clad Soul Saint said, "That's where you need to pass the test; there are a total of one thousand and one steps."
"Only the guardians of Sea God Island who have passed the Lord Sea God's Purple Level or higher assessment are qualified to step onto the steps and enter the Sea God Hall to worship."
Otherwise, it will be blocked by the Sea God's Light.
He looked at the crowd and said solemnly, "Those of you who wish to undergo the test may go now. I will wait for you here."
However, please refrain from making any noise on Sea God Mountain, lest you disturb the Lord Sea God.
"There is one more thing, distinguished guests: when you are undergoing a test, if something is impossible, do not force it."
As long as we retreat quickly from the sacred mountain, we will naturally suffer no damage.
The Sea God's Light is probably the only relatively safe challenge you will face in your future trials, so there's no need to be too hesitant.
After listening, Lin Mo nodded slightly to him and said, "Thank you for showing me the way, senior. If you are busy, you may take your leave first."
"We'll be undergoing testing here for a long time, so there's no need for you to stay with us."
The purple-robed Soul Saint hesitated for a moment, but seeing Lin Mo's resolute attitude, he did not insist any further.
He bowed to the crowd, then turned and left.
After the Purple-Clad Soul Saint left, everyone's attention returned to the small island.
The Ring Sea is about 200 meters wide, and the waves are not large. Although it is called a sea, it is more like a huge circular lake.
Of course, the water here is still seawater, but it's unclear how it flows into the island.
Shui Bing'er stepped forward, looked at the crowd, and said softly, "I'll lead the way."
As soon as she finished speaking, the Ice Phoenix Martial Soul instantly possessed her. Two yellow, two purple, and one black Soul Ring rose from beneath her feet, and icy blue light flowed around her.
She raised her hand and waved it, and a beam of icy blue light shot out from her palm, landing on the surface of the Ring Sea.
The next moment, the sea began to freeze at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The ice sheet rapidly extended forward, and in the blink of an eye, it laid out an ice path about two meters wide on the sea, leading directly to the small island on the opposite shore.
Shui Bing'er withdrew her hand and looked at the crowd. "Let's go."
Everyone stepped onto the ice path and headed towards the island.
The moment their feet touched the ice, an invisible force surged from all directions, and then the marks on everyone's foreheads lit up simultaneously.
The golden trident between Dugu Yan's brows emitted a dazzling golden light, enveloping her entire body.
The red eight-pointed stars between Lin Mo and Ye Lingling's eyebrows also lit up with a dazzling red light, which complemented Dugu Yan's golden light.
The black brand between the eyebrows of Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and Zhu Zhuqing also shone with a deep black light.
These rays of light seemed to be verifying their identities, slowly sweeping over them. After a moment, the light receded, and the invisible force dissipated as well.
Before long, the group successfully crossed the ice path and stepped onto the island.
Their destination was not far away.
The protective barrier of the Sea God Hall, the Sea God's Light!
Their goal was to ascend the steps corresponding to different assessments under the pressure of the Sea God's Light.