Dugu Yan was the ninth. There were 333 steps, which was three times the number of steps for everyone else.
But she showed no fear.
Martial Soul Possession the Jade Phosphorus Poison Dragon Martial Soul, she stepped onto the stairs.
Her steps were slow, yet exceptionally steady. The Jade Phosphorus Poison Domain unfolded silently, and the interwoven emerald and azure light allowed her to clearly perceive every fluctuation of the Sea God's Light, thus adjusting her own pace.
Level 100.
Level 150.
Level 200.
Reaching level 200 was the limit she had achieved after a year of arduous training.
She swallowed her Sky-High Rage Sausage.
In an instant, a violent power surged from within her! Her aura surged, and golden light burned fiercely in her dragon eyes.
She continued upwards.
Two hundred and ten.
Two hundred and twenty.
Two hundred and thirty.
When I reached level 250, I hit my limit again.
Just then,
" The First: Strength, the Third: Soul, Sixth: Amplification."
Three beams of seven-colored light shot out from behind.
Ning Rongrong's growth rate fell short of expectations.
Dugu Yan felt a sudden lightness throughout her body, and the pressure that had almost crushed her suddenly lessened.
She took a deep breath and continued upwards.
Two hundred and sixty.
Two hundred and seventy.
Two hundred and eighty.
290.
three hundred.
At level 310, the limit was reached once again.
Her Soul Power was almost completely depleted, and her body was on the verge of collapse.
But she didn't stop, and at the same time, Tang Feng's Clear Sky Domain enveloped her.
That warm and boundless power, through the bond of the primal forces of ice and fire, was continuously channeled into her body, replenishing her rapidly depleting Soul Power.
Ye Lingling's Fifth Soul Skill also landed on her, and all the team's support Soul Skill were used.
Dugu Yan gritted her teeth and struggled upwards, step by step.
Three hundred and twenty.
325.
328.
Three hundred and thirty.
When she stepped onto the 330 steps, her vision blurred. Sweat blurred her vision, her limbs trembled, and every breath felt like it was burning.
But she still has three levels left to complete.
331.
332.
333.
When she stood on the 333rd step with both feet, relying on her strong will, the immense pressure instantly dissipated.
She leaned forward, but Ning Rongrong, who was already waiting there, caught her in time.
Oscar quickly handed over the Recovery Sausage, and Ye Lingling also activated her healing Soul Skill. Soft light enveloped Dugu Yan, helping to stabilize her nearly collapsing body.
Dugu Yan was panting heavily, her whole body trembling. Sweat dripped from her chin, spreading a dark stain on the stone steps. But a smile played on her lips, the smile of a victor.
On his forehead, the golden trident mark glowed faintly.
A peculiar and authoritative voice resounded deep within her mind:
" The First Trial the Sea God Nine Trials: Cross the Double Sea God's Light, and your Sea God Affinity will increase by five percent."
Dugu Yan was slightly taken aback.
It's not an increase in Soul Power, nor an increase in the age of Soul Ring, but rather... the Sea God Affinity?
She couldn't quite understand what this affinity meant, but the authority and solemnity in that voice made her vaguely feel that it might be more important than any increase in Soul Power.
Without time to think it through, she sat down cross-legged and began to recover.
Finally, only Tang Feng had not yet passed the test.
It was already noon. But Tang Feng did not move immediately. He sat cross-legged at the foot of the mountain and closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.
He worked almost non-stop throughout the morning, continuously channeling Soul Power into his companions who were undergoing the test. The enormous consumption of Soul Power left even him feeling exhausted.
He ate a few bites of dry rations, then took the Recovery Sausage from Oscar and swallowed them one after another. The warm power spread through his body, slowly replenishing his depleted Soul Power.
An hour later, he opened his eyes. He had recovered about 80% of his strength, which was enough.
He stood up and walked towards the first step.
Behind him, nine pairs of eyes followed him intently. No one spoke, but the silent trust and expectation were heavier than any words.
Tang Feng took a deep breath and stepped forward.
Level 100.
Level 200.
Level 300.
Level 400.
This was his limit a year ago.
Level 500.
Level 600.
Level 700.
Level 800.
This is the result of his year of hard work. He spent countless days and nights on the eight hundred steps, and the sweat he shed in this golden light could form a stream.
But today, he wants to go even further.
He has activated all of his amplification Soul Skill.
The External Soul Bone Flame Dragon Wings unfurled behind him, with lava-like light patterns flowing across the dark golden wings, and all the Soul Bone Skill were activated.
Clear Sky Domain and Gravity Domain, both domains are activated simultaneously.
His aura surged to its peak, surrounded by dark golden light, like a God of War who had walked out of ancient times.
Even so, his pace slowed down when he reached level 850.
The overwhelming pressure surged in from all directions, but he didn't stop. He took out the Sky-High Rage Sausage and swallowed it in one gulp.
Ning Rongrong's increase was also given in a timely manner.
In an instant, a violent power surged from his body, and his aura surged once again.
Continue upwards.
Eight hundred and sixty, eight hundred and seventy, eight hundred and eighty, eight hundred and ninety!
The pressure increases sharply when you reach level 900.
That was no longer just pressure, but a kind of oppressive force that reached the very soul.
It was as if the entire weight of Sea God Mountain was pressing down on him, as if the Sea God himself was looking down at him from above.
Tang Feng's body began to tremble, and his steps became unsteady.
Beneath his feet, eight Soul Ring pulsed slowly, yellow, yellow, purple, black, black, black, red, red, radiating an aura that suppressed everything.
Tang Feng had no choice but to begin using the Great Sumeru Hammer.
The First Soul Ring floated up.
The yellow halo detached from his feet, hovered in front of him, slowly grew larger, and finally transformed into a dazzling golden halo.
Tang Feng loosely clenched his fist.
"Fry."
boom!!
A violent power surged from the shattered Soul Ring, like a flood bursting its banks, rushing wildly into his body.
Tang Feng's aura surged once more, and he began to take a step forward.
Level 920.
The Second Soul Ring floated up.
Another ring of yellow.
"Fry."
Level 940.
Third Soul Ring, explode.
Level 960.
Fourth Soul Ring, explode.
Level 980.
Tang Feng's eyes were bloodshot; the backlash from the Ring Detonation was eroding his body.
But he didn't stop.
The Fifth Soul Ring floated up.
"Fry."
boom!!
In that instant, the entire Sea God Mountain seemed to tremble. The golden light shield enveloping the mountain peak shook violently, and the Sea God's Light surged wildly like enraged waves.
Using this extremely violent power, Tang Feng took the final step.
Nine hundred and ninety, nine hundred and ninety-five, nine hundred and ninety-eight, nine hundred and ninety-nine!
His right foot landed heavily.
I stepped onto the thousandth step.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still.
Tang Feng stood on the thousandth step, looking down at the boundless blue ocean.
The sea breeze rustled his clothes and hair. Sunlight bathed him, casting a golden glow on his figure.
He did it.
The red eight-pointed star pattern on his forehead glowed faintly.
A beam of red light drifted out and condensed into a square red light screen in front of him, no different from the others.
Then, the light barrier shattered, turning into specks of red light that re-entered his brow.
That authoritative voice echoed deep within his mind:
" The First Trial the Top-Tier Eight Trials: Cross the Sea God's Light, pass through... No reward."
Tang Feng stumbled and almost fell down the steps.
Is there... a mistake??
After going through so much trouble to pass the assessment, the result... is this??
Tang Feng's eyes widened, and for a moment he didn't know how to react.
He recalled the sweat he had shed on these steps over the past year, the pain of his five Soul Ring exploding just now, and the surging backlash within his body.
Then, no reward?
Even if there's no increase in the age of the Soul Ring, I'd be happy with just one level of Soul Power!
Tang Feng raised his head and looked up at the sky above Sea God Mountain. The resentment in his eyes seemed to pierce through the sky and reach the Divine Realm.
He could almost see those two old guys in the Divine Realm looking at him with amusement, one holding a golden trident and the other holding a dark red divine sword, laughing so hard they were doubled over.
After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and exhaled a long breath.
Forget it, one shouldn't fight with a dog.
He turned and slowly walked down the steps.
The cost of the Ring Detonation is that he needs time to recover. He can't use his five Soul Ring for the time being, and the backlash within his body also needs to be gradually resolved.
But at this moment, all he wanted was to be back with his friends.
What Tang Feng didn't know was that it wasn't that the Sea God was reluctant to give a reward, but rather that he was temporarily stopped by the arrogant Asura God.
When he arrived at the foot of the mountain, nine figures came to greet him at the same time.
Zhu Zhuqing was the first to throw herself into his arms, hugging him tightly. Her cool, cat-like eyes were now filled with lingering fear and heartache. Her arms were wrapped around his waist, holding him so tightly.
Tang Feng gently embraced her.
Tang Jian stepped forward, patted his shoulder heavily, his eyes slightly red. "We did it! We all did it!"
The others wore expressions of joy and excitement, as if they had survived a disaster.
Tang Feng put his arm around Zhu Zhuqing and looked at those familiar faces.
A year of arduous training, more than 300 days and nights of perseverance, countless struggles on the verge of exhaustion, and countless drops of sweat shed on the steps.
But when she thought about how everyone had made miraculous progress, she felt it was all worth it.
"Yes, we succeeded." He smiled with satisfaction.
The sea breeze swept by, ruffling their clothes and hair.
In the distance, the sea and sky blend into one, and golden sunlight spills across the sea surface.
The First Trial is over.