Whoa--!!!
A pure white figure, several times larger than the other Demon Soul Great White Shark, suddenly leaped out of the water, creating Skywater. Sunlight shone on its flawless white skin, reflecting a holy glow.
It is over 25 meters long, a truly colossal creature, with a vast and powerful aura, reaching the level of 100,000 years!
It is none other than Xiao Bai, the Demon Soul Great White Shark King and the guardian beast of Sea God Island!
Its enormous, intelligent eyes swept coldly across the ice ship, especially when it sensed the unfathomable aura of Xuan Ming on board and the faint pressure of bloodline emanating from Gu Yuena, a hint of surprise and solemnity flashed across its eyes.
But when its gaze swept over Ah Rou and Xiao Wu, its cold eyes suddenly froze, and its huge body even paused slightly.
It could clearly sense the unique aura emanating from the mother and daughter, both belonging to the transformed forms of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
Xiao Bai is extremely intelligent and instantly judged that the situation was not a simple invasion. Instead of immediately issuing an attack command, it let out a low and long cry, stopping the restless group around it.
Its massive body slowly approached the ice ship, maintaining a wary distance. Its enormous eyes, filled with scrutiny and questions, swept over Xuan Ming, Gu Yuena, Ah Rou, and Xiao Wu in turn.
It is waiting for an explanation.
Xuan Ming looked calmly at Xiao Bai, slowly raising his right hand, palm facing upwards.
Buzz--!
A soft yet undeniable azure light quietly bloomed from his palm.
The light was not dazzling, but it carried an indescribable vastness and majesty, as if it contained the will of the entire ocean.
At the center of the radiance was an exquisite triangular structure made entirely of sapphire-like material— the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
It floated quietly above Xuan Ming's palm, its surface shimmering with a warm glow, radiating an aura that was both refreshing and awe-inspiring.
Xiao Bai's enormous body trembled violently, its pupils suddenly contracting to their maximum size as it stared incredulously at the small triangular object in Xuan Ming's palm!
That light... that aura... that familiar feeling, a resonance that seemed to originate from the depths of one's blood!
Absolutely right!
This is the Sea God's Heart! A supreme treasure personally forged by the Lord Sea God, a divine artifact containing the primal power of the ocean, and the symbol of Sea God Island!
But this thing... wasn't this thing lost ten thousand years ago? How could it... how could it appear in the hands of this human?!
A storm of shock swept through Xiao Bai's mind; the immense shock even temporarily overwhelmed its vigilance and majesty.
Its massive body leaned slightly forward, as if trying to see more clearly, its huge eyes filled with excitement, confusion, and a hint of unbelievable ecstasy!
It let out an extremely low, but no longer hostile, whimper, its voice filled with questioning and confirmation.
The surrounding group of Demon Soul Great White Shark, which had been restless and poised to pounce, seemed to sense the change in their king's emotions and the aura of closeness and submission emanating from the azure light. They all quieted down, the ferocity in their eyes quickly fading, replaced by a sense of bewilderment and curiosity.
Xuan Ming could clearly feel the faint yet real resonance between the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in his hand and Xiao Bai. He tried to inject a wisp of his Divine Power into it, carefully guiding that vast and gentle power.
The azure light Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud rippled slightly, becoming even brighter, and its majestic aura, like that of the ocean's ruler, became even clearer.
Sensing this clearer signal, Xiao Bai slowly lowered its massive head, its posture no longer displaying the previous wariness and confrontation, but instead carrying a hint of... respect and submission!
It let out another long, peaceful cry, the sound carrying far and wide.
Upon hearing the call, all the Demon Soul Great White Shark around immediately retreated to the sides like soldiers receiving orders, clearing a wide waterway. They lined up neatly on both sides of the waterway, slightly lowering their heads, as if welcoming a distinguished guest.
The tense hostility vanished instantly, replaced by a solemn and respectful atmosphere.
The giant white Xiao Bai also stepped aside, and when its golden eyes looked at Xuan Ming again, they were filled with complex emotions, but the initial wariness and hostility had disappeared.
It gently swayed its tail fin, signaling to Xuan Ming's ship that it could continue forward.
On the ice ship, everyone breathed a sigh of relief as they watched this dramatic scene unfold, while also filled with curiosity about the small triangular object in Xuan Ming's hand.
What exactly was that thing? It could instantly change the attitude of a 100,000-year-old guardian beast of the island, making it so respectful and obedient?
Chapter 309 The Sea Maiden Sacred Pillar
The ice ship, respectfully escorted by the group of Demon Soul Great White Shark, moved smoothly along the wide waterway.
The outline of the island shrouded in golden light in the distance became clearer and clearer, and the sacred energy in the air became more and more intense, as if every breath could cleanse the soul and make people feel refreshed.
About half an hour later, the ice ship slowly approached the coastline of Sea God Island.
The beaches here are white and fine, and the island is covered with lush vegetation, full of vitality. It is completely different from the dangers of the outside seas, like a peaceful and secluded paradise.
The ice ship docked, and Xuan Ming and his group set foot on this legendary sacred land.
Xiao Bai's massive body swam in the shallow water for a moment, then a soft white light emanated from its body.
Under everyone's gaze, its size rapidly shrank and changed, eventually transforming into a woman as tall as Xuan Ming, with long gray-blue hair cascading down her back and gray-blue eyes. Her skin was fair with a faint gray-blue glow.
"Welcome to Sea God Island." Xiao Bai's voice was clear and melodious, with a refreshing quality like the sea breeze. "I am Xiao Bai, the leader of the Demon Soul Great White Shark Clan, and the guardian beast of Sea God Island."
Her gaze was mainly fixed on Xuan Ming, a hint of curiosity and inquiry still lingering in her eyes, but her attitude was already very friendly. "To possess the Sea God's Heart means you have gained the Lord Sea God's approval. May I ask what brings you all here from afar?"
" The Sea God Trial," Xuan Ming said.
" The Sea God Trial?" Xiao Bai raised an eyebrow slightly, her gaze sweeping over everyone again. Especially when she sensed the unfathomable aura emanating from Gu Yuena, which even gave her a faint feeling of blood pressure, a look of understanding flashed in her eyes.
Please follow me.
Without asking any further questions, she turned around decisively, her bare feet stepping lightly onto the soft white sand, leading the way.
Xuan Ming and his group followed behind her and stepped into the interior of Sea God Island.
The air on the island was incredibly fresh, containing rich Life energy and a gentle, sacred aura. Every breath invigorated the spirit and made the flow of Soul Power smoother.
Along the way, you can see some simple stone buildings and statues, with an ancient and solemn style, revealing a long history and faith.
Along the way, Xiao Bai chatted with them casually, introducing them to the local customs and taboos of Sea God Island, while subtly probing their origins and purpose.
"Judging from your attire and aura, you don't seem to be from Vast Sea City?" Xiao Bai asked, turning his head, his gaze mainly fixed on Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena.
"We came from the mainland," Gu Yuena replied calmly, without revealing any further details.
"The mainland?" A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes, then he suddenly realized, "No wonder... The situation on the mainland seems quite turbulent these days. I've heard that the Spirit Hall has already established a nation and is constantly at odds with the two great empires."
She seemed to have heard about the situation on the mainland, but didn't delve into it. She simply remarked, " Sea God Island is far removed from worldly strife; it's a peaceful place. You've come here to find some tranquility."
As they talked, the group walked through a dense coconut grove, and suddenly the view opened up before them.
A strange sight appeared ahead: a vast inland sea surrounded by ring-shaped mountain walls. The seawater was a dreamlike azure blue, calm and still, like a giant sapphire set in the center of the island.
This is the famous " Sea Within the Sea " of Sea God Island.
In the middle of the Sea Within the Sea, there is a square platform, in the center of which stands a statue of a young girl made entirely of white jade. She kneels on the Sacred Pillar, worshipping in the direction of the Sea God Hall.
Beside the Sacred Pillar sat a figure.
She had long, wavy, azure-blue hair like seaweed, and healthy wheat-colored skin. She wore a black top that accentuated her vibrant and captivating curves. Her large, clear, sky-blue eyes slapped against the water's surface.
She seemed to be resting with her eyes closed. Sensing the arrival of everyone, she slowly opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping over Xiao Bai before finally landing on Xuan Ming and the others, especially lingering on Xuan Ming for a moment.
" Xiao Bai, is there a guest?" Her voice was ethereal and pleasant, instantly evoking feelings of closeness in people.
Xiao Bai nodded to her and introduced, "This is the Sea Maiden Douluo, responsible for guarding the Sea Maiden Sacred Pillar."
She then turned to the Sea Maiden Douluo, " Sea Maiden, these are guests who have come from afar. They wish to undergo the Lord Sea God's test."
A hint of surprise flashed in the Sea Maiden Douluo's clear, sapphire-blue eyes.
She knew Xiao Bai. This guardian beast of the island was always wary of outsiders, even harsh, but now it was calling these people "guests" and was so calm, which was very unusual in itself.
What bothered her even more was that when her gaze fell on Xuan Ming, she could vaguely feel an extremely faint yet incredibly profound and vast sense of resonance, as if it were from the same source as the power of this ocean and the Lord Sea God, yet it also carried an indescribable coldness and deathly stillness.
The Sea Maiden Douluo's large, sky-blue eyes curiously surveyed the crowd on the shore. Her fishtail gently slapped the azure water, creating ripples. A playful smile played on her lips as her ethereal voice rang out, "To undergo the Lord Sea God's test, you must first prove you are qualified to step onto the Sacred Pillar Platform. The rules are simple: cross this Sea Within the Sea a sea and reach the Sacred Pillar Platform behind me, and you will have received initial approval."
She pointed to the seawater surrounding the Altar of Sacred Pillar: "I will control the intensity of the waves; they won't hurt you, don't worry."
Ning Rongrong was the first to try. She released the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and the light amplification fell on her, making her movements exceptionally agile.
The Sea Maiden Douluo waved her slender hand, and the Sea Within the Sea instantly surged up waves several meters high. But Ning Rongrong, like a butterfly flitting among flowers, lightly touched the crests of the waves with her toes, and with the help of the waves' propulsion, gracefully landed on the Sacred Pillar Platform after a few leaps.
Next was Zhu Zhuqing, whose figure was almost like an elusive shadow, moving at extreme speed. Before the waves had fully formed, she had already appeared on the opposite shore like Gui Mei.
Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and others also displayed their unique abilities.
They are now all at the Soul King level. Under Gu Yuena's guidance and tempered by the environment of the Ice and Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, their foundations are solid and their Soul Power is refined. Although they have different ways of dealing with the waves controlled by the Sea Maiden Douluo, they all crossed the Sea Within the Sea with relative ease.
Xiao Wu and Ah Rou were even simpler; their powerful flexibility and explosive force allowed them to leap over most of the area.
Hu Liena skillfully traversed the forest using the agility and Mental Interference of her Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox Martial Soul.
Gu Yuena didn't even move a step; a faint nine-colored halo emanated from her body, and the surging waves naturally parted to make way for her. She walked over as if strolling in a garden, which made the Sea Maiden Douluo's eyes light up with admiration.
In the end, only Xuan Ming remained standing on the shore.
The Sea Maiden Douluo's gaze was completely focused on him. She smiled slightly, her long, azure hair moving without wind. "Your turn. Be careful, this time it won't be as simple as before."
As she spoke, a flash of light appeared in her hand, and a strange flute materialized there.
The flute's body seemed to be sculpted from some kind of deep-sea blue crystal, inlaid with tiny gemstones, radiating a gentle spiritual energy.
The Sea Demon Flute! The Martial Soul of the Sea Maiden Douluo!
She brought the Sea Demon Flute to her lips, and a melodious, distant, yet alluring sound slowly rose from it.
Ugh--~
The sound of the flute entered my ears, not harsh, yet it seemed to penetrate directly into my soul.
As the flute music resonated, the entire Sea Within the Sea seemed to be infused with Life, becoming turbulent!
No longer simple waves, but formed huge whirlpools and waterspouts, with powerful mental shocks mixed in with the water, trying to disturb the mind, make people lose their way, and sink to the bottom of the sea!
Faced with this overwhelming attack, Xuan Ming remained calm. He didn't even release any Soul Ring, but simply took a step forward.
Buzz!
The chilling, deathly white Divine Slaughter's Domain suddenly unfolded! The extreme killing intent and deathly stillness spread out as if they were tangible. The ethereal flute music seemed to be cut by invisible blades, and the mental impact melted away the moment it touched the domain! The raging vortex and water tornado suddenly stopped at the edge of the Divine Slaughter's Domain, as if their vitality had been frozen!
Immediately afterwards, the Colorless Domain silently overlapped!
In an instant, the colors, sounds, and even Soul Power fluctuations of a small area of the sea centered on Xuan Ming were stripped away!
The enormous vortex and waterspout, upon entering the Colorless Domain, disintegrated and subsided rapidly, as if they had lost their energy support!
Under the protection of these two domains, Xuan Ming moved with ease, as if walking on a calm lake.
He neither leaped nor ran fast; he simply walked steadily across the water, step by step.
Wherever it passed, the raging forest and turbulent waves vanished without a trace, and the Mental Interference of the flute's sound could not penetrate it in the slightest.
He didn't walk fast, but the absolute sense of control that ignored all obstacles brought a huge shock to the Sea Maiden Douluo!
In just a few breaths, Xuan Ming had already stepped onto the Sacred Pillar Platform and stood in front of the Sea Maiden Douluo.
The Sea Maiden Douluo lowered the Sea Demon Flute from her lips, her large, sky-blue eyes widening, her small mouth slightly open, her face filled with disbelief.
She could clearly sense that Xuan Ming's Soul Power level was indeed only level seventy, and he had not yet obtained his Seventh Soul Ring.
However, the purity of his Soul Power and the vast refinement of his Divine Power are absolutely comparable to those of an ordinary Titled Douluo!
The Ultimate Attribute of ice and fire, two completely different yet perfectly coexisting within him, especially terrified her.
What she found most unbelievable was the extremely ferocious Divine Slaughter's Domain!
She had never felt such a pure and terrifying killing intent before, as if it were a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood!
The moment this field unfolded, she even felt a chill run down her spine—an instinctive reaction to a deadly threat!
Yet, despite unleashing such a terrifying domain, Xuan Ming's heart remained as calm as a bottomless ancient well, devoid of any madness or agitation brought about by the killing; only a chilling indifference and coldness remained.
This contradictory combination filled her with immense curiosity and bewilderment.
Chapter 310 The Sacred Pillar Trial
"You..." The Sea Maiden Douluo looked at Xuan Ming, and for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Xuan Ming calmly met her gaze and said indifferently, "Now, may we begin the assessment?"
The Sea Maiden Douluo suppressed her shock, her expression turning serious. She looked at everyone, her ethereal voice carrying a warning. " The Lord Sea God's test is no child's play."
"It's based on each person's potential and temperament. The higher the level, the greater the potential, but it also comes with greater danger. Once you start, there's no turning back. Are you... sure you want to accept this?"
Her gaze swept over the crowd, her tone serious. "It's not too late to back out now."