a certain place in the deep sea
A dilapidated ship sailed through a storm, the surging waves tossing it from side to side. Two figures gripped the sails tightly, fearing that a single mishandling would cause the ship to sink.
On the deck, Tang Chen looked at the map in his hand, his expression grave. " Xiao San, we've entered that big guy's territory."
Tang San then asked, " The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King?"
Tang San nodded, and said gravely, "Rumor has it that the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King is nearly a million years old, and has reached its peak in both strength and intelligence. This challenge won't be easy to overcome..."
"Grandpa, what should we do?"
Tang Chen pondered for a moment, then shouted, "Third brother, turn right and go around this area on the map!"
"Yes, Ancestor!"
After some deliberation, Tang Chen and his group decided to bypass the territory of the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. The ship then deviated from its original course and continued to advance into the deep sea.
However, although they managed to avoid the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, they encountered another troublesome Soul Beast, Saber-Toothed Shark that was 500,000 years old.
Three days later...
"Third brother, full speed ahead, it's coming again!"
"Yes, Ancestor!"
At this moment, the ship carrying the Clear Sky Sect was almost completely destroyed, and Tang San and two other Clear Sky Sect elders were using their Soul Power to protect the ship.
On the other side, Tang Chen held the Clear Sky Hammer, his eyes fixed on the shadow below the sea—that was the fifty-year-old Ferocious Beast Saber-Toothed Shark!
These Ferocious Beast are almost impossible to hunt in the sea. Even Tang Chen could only wound and drive them away, but the Saber-Toothed Shark seemed fearless of death and was determined to destroy the Clear Sky Sect's ship.
It's important to understand that even Titled Douluo will perish if they lose their ship in the deep sea, because their Soul Power will eventually run out. If they can't maintain flight, their fate is predictable...
Tang Chen's face darkened. "You beast, you've been chasing us for three days now, get the hell out of here!"
Glug glug...
Just then, the Saber-Toothed Shark suddenly stopped its pursuit, its large pupils staring fearfully ahead.
"Huh?" Tang Chen was slightly taken aback. "Why did this beast stop?"
"Grandpa, there's an island ahead... there's an island ahead!" Tang San's pale face was filled with excitement, as if he had been reborn.
A look of bewilderment crossed Tang Chen's aged face as he gazed ahead with a mixture of anticipation and fear. "Over a hundred years have passed, and I've returned. I wonder if she's still alright..."
One incense stick later, in the center of Sea God Island
A magnificent building stands in the center of the island. At the very center of the building is a grand hall with golden and glazed tiles. At this moment, a stunningly beautiful woman whose age is impossible to discern sits in the main seat of the hall.
She was dressed in a long red and silver dress, wearing a silver crown, with a full head of silver hair and pale red eyes. She had an extremely voluptuous figure, with hips wider than her shoulders, and an ethereal and otherworldly aura, as if she were a celestial being descended to earth.
She was Bo Saixi, the high priestess of Sea God Island, who dedicated her life to seeking the Sea God Inheritance and never left the Sea God Island.
"Um?"
Just then, she slowly rose, holding a silver-red scepter, and her ethereal voice slowly rang out. "Such a familiar aura, could it be... him?"
Sea God Island
At this moment, the four members of the Clear Sky Sect, having escaped the attack of the Ferocious Beast, managed to reach the island with great difficulty.
The Third Elder sighed, "We've finally arrived. If we had continued any further, we probably would have all perished here."
A hint of joy appeared on Tang San's pale face. "Grandpa, is this Sea God Island?"
Tang Chen nodded. "Let's go, I'll take you inside. Make sure you give it your all during the assessment later."
Tang San nodded and replied, "Yes!"
Tap tap tap...
A group of simply dressed native Soul Master quickly surrounded Tang San companions, looking at them warily. "Who are you? What are you doing on our Sea God Island?!"
Tang Chen slowly released his Soul Power and said expressionlessly, "Out-of-towner, here to participate in the assessment."
One of the natives asked in surprise, "Are you from the mainland?"
"That's right."
Seeing his formidable strength, the native Soul Master didn't dare to refuse outright. "Not everyone is qualified to participate in our Sea God Island's assessment!"
Tang Chen walked straight over. "I know, you don't need to remind me of that, Xiao San, let's go in."
"Good."
Before long, the four members of the Clear Sky Sect simply passed through the group of natives and successfully passed through the Sea God's Light.
Meanwhile, the Sea God Hall
Bo Saixi, scepter in hand, gracefully approached the hall. A ripple stirred in her usually calm eyes. "It really is him... So many years have passed, I never imagined he was still alive. I wonder what brings him here?"
After an incense stick has burned, in front of the Sea God's Palace
Tang Chen instructed, " Xiao San, Fourth Brother, you two wait here. I'm going to see an old friend."
"Okay, Great-Grandpa."
Whoosh whoosh whoosh...
"Who goes there? Entry to the Sea God Hall is forbidden!"
Just then, two blue figures instantly blocked Tang Chen's path; they were none other than the two Titled Douluo, Sea Dragon Sea Horse.
"Step back and let him in."
A clear, ethereal voice rang out from the Sea God Hall. The two Titled Douluo were slightly taken aback and could only make way for them.
A few breaths later, Sea God Hall
Bo Saixi stood in the hall with her back to the main gate. Her tall figure was in no way inferior to that of most men, and her demeanor was noble and otherworldly.
Thump thump!
Tang Chen entered the main hall, staring blankly at her retreating figure, remaining silent.
Bo Saixi slowly turned around, revealing her stunningly beautiful face. She said expressionlessly, " Tang Chen, what do you want with me?"
Tang Chen said in a low voice, " Saixi, I..."
Please address me as High Priest.
Tang Chen's lips twitched slightly, and he said with a wry smile, "High Priest, my descendant wishes to participate in the Sea God Nine Trials. Could you make an exception?"
Bo Saixi frowned slightly and said lightly, "It's been over a hundred years. Your descendants should have passed down for several generations by now, right?"
"He's my great-grandson!" Tang Chen smiled bitterly. "More than a hundred years have passed, and you still look the same. Back then, to protect the Clear Sky Sect's legacy, I had no choice but to take a concubine..."
"Alright!" Bo Saixi gripped his scepter tightly and said calmly, "I understand what you mean. If your descendant has that talent, I will naturally allow him to participate in the assessment smoothly."
Tang Chen nodded, forcing a smile, and said, "High Priest... if there's anything Xiao San hasn't done well enough, I hope you can lend a hand."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tang Chen disappeared from the spot.
Bo Saixi chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Help me out a little? I've been a guardian deity for over a hundred years, don't you... know me yet? Why do you insist on making things difficult for me!"
Outside the Temple of Sea God
Tang San looked at Tang Chen expectantly. "Grandpa, how is it?"
Tang Chen said with a complicated expression, " Xiao San, this time your great-grandfather has paved the way for you. Whether you succeed or not depends on you."
Tang San was slightly taken aback, then nodded.