Xiao Bai knew that everyone was fully prepared to break through her defenses, but even so, she had no intention of holding back, as that would be letting down everyone's hard work.
"Master, who do you think will win this time?" Xiao Qing asked Qi Ling before setting off.
Qi Ling smiled and said, "Well, that's hard to say. I can only say that you all have a chance. But Xiao Qing, don't go easy on them! For them, no one will be happy unless it's a genuine victory."
Xiao Qing laughed and said, "I understand, Master. I will definitely not hold back!"
After Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai left, Qi Ling did not stay to watch the match, because he already knew the outcome of the game.
Although Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing are a very strong combination and have a clear advantage, this victory is destined to belong to Tang San and his companions.
When it comes to learning ability, it's not just Sea Soul Beast that can learn. With their hard work over the past year, Tang San and the others have already developed their own tactics, and today is their time to demonstrate them.
So Qi Ling went to the forest on the shore, where the Sea Douluo Bo Saixi was also watching the trials of the group.
" Bo Saixi, who do you think will win, the Xiao San and the others or Xiao Bai?" Qi Ling asked, standing next to Bo Saixi.
Looking at Qi Ling, Bo Saixi said, "Don't you already have the answer to this question?"
"Yeah, that's true. It'll probably be Xiao San and his group who win today," Qi Ling said, then added, "Do you think I can beat you now?"
"Not yet," Bo Saixi said. " Qi Ling, you haven't fully grasped the situation yet; now is not the best time."
"When is the best time? I feel like I can beat you now!" Qi Ling said helplessly.
"When the time is right, I will naturally challenge you to a duel," Bo Saixi said. "Alright, since you think Tang San and the others will definitely win, then continue to test them."
"Hey, you're too much..." Qi Ling was about to speak when Bo Saixi disappeared without a word, leaving Qi Ling with a helpless sigh.
"Seriously, where did that Dragon Maiden go? When will this trial end? Am I really going to have to go through all the trials with Xiao San and the others?" Qi Ling said helplessly.
The race in the sea proceeded as Qi Ling had predicted. Although Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing showed no intention of holding back, they were still successfully broken through to the other side by the group.
The key to this battle lies in two people: Ma Hongjun and Hu Liena! Their performance gave everyone a chance to win, as both of them demonstrated their domain abilities in this competition.
First, there's Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Domain. As a fire-attribute user, he has a certain degree of ability to restrain Sea Soul Beast. Moreover, with the assistance of Ning Rongrong and Oscar, even Xiao Bai doesn't dare to linger in his domain.
Thanks to Ma Hongjun's outstanding performance, they successfully held off Xiao Bai, but Xiao Qing was still blocking their way!
At this moment, Hu Liena activated her domain for the first time: Demon Fox Illusion Realm! Within this domain, the Charm ability of Hu Liena's Martial Soul was brought to its extreme, and even Xiao Qing, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, was affected.
Finally, after everyone reached the other side, Xiao Bai chased after them unwillingly, but there was nothing he could do. Tang San and the others had obviously planned for this battle for a long time, and he had no reason to lose.
Meanwhile, Xiao Qing, standing beside Xiao Bai, also looked regretful. Seeing this, Xiao Bai comforted her, saying, " Xiao Qing, don't be sad. You've already done very well."
"No, Sister Xiao Bai, I'm just sad that I won't get the master's reward this time," Xiao Qing said sadly.
After everyone passed the Second Trial, Bo Saixi reappeared before them and announced the content of the Third Trial: " Third Trial: Tidal Body Tempering!"
Amidst everyone's confusion, Bo Saixi led them through forests and hills to the summit of a mountain hundreds of meters high on Sea God Island. Pointing to the waterfall below, she said to them, "This is your Third Trial: the content of the Tidal Body Tempering."
"This place is called the Raging Wave Despair, one of the wonders of Sea God Island. Even Sea Soul Beast like the Demon Soul Great White Shark would never come here, nor would any other Sea Soul Beast."
Tang San said with a strange expression, "Then our mission wouldn't be..."
Just as Tang San spoke, Bo Saixi slowly raised her hands, and in an instant, a circle of sea-blue light suddenly emanated from her body, revealing nine clearly visible Soul Ring.
This was the first time Bo Saixi had revealed her Martial Soul: the Sea God. Behind her, a huge phantom appeared. Although its true face could not be seen clearly, its majestic aura spoke volumes.
As the representative of the Sea God on earth, Bo Saixi's Martial Soul is very special. Qi Ling sensed the aura belonging to the Sea God and finally understood that it wasn't that Bo Saixi didn't want to compare herself to him; he was indeed still some distance away from that level.
Soon, accompanied by a blue light spreading from Bo Saixi's body, the raging waves that were hundreds of meters high below the valley were forcibly pushed back to the surface of the sea!
To contend with nature single-handedly and gain an absolute advantage—this is the power of Bo Saixi, or rather, the power of the Sea God!
Bo Saixi's strength lies not only in her physical power, but also in her understanding of the rules; her power is, in fact, a part of the power of heaven and earth.
Meanwhile, ten gray pillars slowly rose up; these deep-sea Sinking Silver Pillar were where everyone would undergo their trials.
"Furthermore, Qi Ling, you will also join them in this trial," Bo Saixi said, and another pillar rose up, standing at the very front of all the pillars.
"I'm going to participate with Xiao San and the others too?" Qi Ling asked doubtfully. "But, it doesn't seem to make any sense, does it? Bo Saixi, I know what you mean. The continuous waves are indeed a huge force, but it doesn't seem to make any sense to me, does it?"
With Qi Ling's physical strength, staying in these waves for as long as possible would not be difficult at all; this impact would not even make Qi Ling feel anything.
" Qi Ling, you'll understand its significance once you begin this trial," Bo Saixi said. "You must know that sometimes, strength isn't everything."
Qi Ling was still somewhat skeptical of Bo Saixi's words. After all, in his view, the test was indeed not difficult at all. His body was much stronger than these deep-sea silver artifacts, so what meaning would the waves, which even they could not destroy, have for him?
Then everyone climbed onto their respective Sinking Silver Pillar, and Bo Saixi withdrew her power. The waves gradually returned to their original height, crashing against everyone with overwhelming force.
Feeling the force of the waves, Qi Ling couldn't help but feel disdain again. This force was indeed not weak; others might not be able to withstand it for long, but for her, it was no different from a massage.
But as the waves crashed against his body again and again, Qi Ling gradually developed a special feeling: he could feel the power of the sea from these waves!
It was a very peculiar feeling, as if I had established a special connection with the sea through the waves, and that I was gradually understanding the power of the waves, and even the power within the sea itself!
At this moment, Qi Ling understood what Bo Saixi had said. For her now, what was important was not power, but understanding the rules of power!
And since this is Sea God Island, understanding the power of the sea is naturally the simplest thing to do! As the waves constantly washed over him, Qi Ling felt that he was gradually understanding everything about the sea.
However, trying to understand something you've never understood before is naturally a very difficult thing, or at least a very long thing! And when faced with the true nature of power in this world, even Qi Ling appears extremely insignificant.
For a whole month, Qi Ling sat on the Sinking Silver Pillar without moving, immersing herself completely in the sea. She felt every contact with the ocean as the waves washed over her, experiencing its power and essence.
The others naturally couldn't hold on for that long, and they all went to rest halfway through. When they saw that Qi Ling hadn't moved an inch for a whole month, they were incredibly shocked.
It was after this month that Qi Ling's understanding of the sea began to take effect! He began to get used to the sea's presence, and even the sea began to get used to his presence!
It was at this moment that the Dragon Maiden and Bo Saixi arrived at the mountaintop together. Seeing Qi Ling standing motionless, seemingly fused with the Sinking Silver Pillar, as the waves crashed against her, they both displayed different expressions.
Bo Saixi exclaimed in astonishment, "One month Qi Ling only took one month to begin to understand the power of the sea? This is simply impossible!"
The Dragon Maiden exclaimed with delight, "Hehe, I knew it! Master could definitely do it! I knew it! Hehe, perhaps Master will be able to beat you soon!"
Bo Saixi sighed helplessly and said, " The Dragon God is indeed too terrifying. Although I have asked many times, Dragon Maiden, I still want to ask one more time: Has Qi Ling really not yet accepted the Dragon God Inheritance?"
"Haha, Xi Xi, look at you, you're starting to waver!" the Dragon Maiden laughed. "Master hasn't started the Dragon God Inheritance yet, of course. His current power isn't enough to surprise you."
"By the way, Xi Xi, how long did it take you, like your master, to begin to understand the essence of the ocean?"
Bo Saixi slowly said, "Even with the help of the Sea God, it took me a full ten years to achieve this! If it were someone like Qian Daoliu, it would probably take at least fifty years!"
"Hehe, not bad, you all possess quite outstanding talent," the Dragon Maiden laughed. "After all, humans can't compare to gods."