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Bo Saixi's expression was solemn. She took one last look at the sea, one last look at the direction of Sea God Island, and raised the golden scepter in her hand.
Bright light shone from the rhombus-shaped gem embedded in the scepter, as if the gem was burning.
A touch of fanaticism appeared in her eyes:
"A hundred years of waiting, a hundred years of perseverance, finally this day has come. Sea God, today the world will once again see your divine might."
Faint golden light rose from beneath her feet, Bo Saixi's long hair floated up, and nine Soul Rings floated out in sequence.
The Soul Rings began to burn, and terrifying energy fluctuations spread out. Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Witch, Bai Chenxiang, and others who were not undergoing the Sea God's trial at this moment were uncontrollably forced back by this energy.
They flew into the sky, watching from afar.
Even Tang San, who had already become a level 99 Limit Douluo, couldn't help but change his expression in the face of this terrifying pressure.
He felt that he had reached a point where he could not advance any further, and no matter how much he cultivated his soul power, he could not increase it. However, there was still a significant gap between him and Bo Saixi.
Her body was filled with the power of the Sea God, a power superior to soul power, permeating every corner of her body, and a divine aura emanated from within her Soul Rings.
Bo Saixi's eyes turned golden. She gazed at Tang San, and the nine Soul Rings suddenly spread out, enveloping both herself and Tang San.
The distant Sea God Temple seemed to be responding, simultaneously bursting forth with bright light. Golden light soared into the sky, almost instantly reaching the sea vessel where Tang San and the others were.
In a golden glow, Bo Saixi spoke in a solemn and respectful tone:
"The Sea God is the god who controls all living beings in the sea. As the inheritor, you will spare no effort to protect your people. Tang San, can you do it?"
"I can!" Tang San replied without hesitation.
"The Sea God is the embodiment of light. Can you keep the goodness in your heart forever and always uphold justice?"
"I can!" Tang San replied without thinking.
"Can you continue to spread the Sea God's divine light, allowing it to illuminate every corner of the world?"
"I can!" Tang San replied firmly and decisively.
A look of satisfaction appeared on Bo Saixi's face. She nodded, tilted the scepter forward, and touched Tang San's forehead mark with the burning rhombus gem:
"The glory of the Sea God will continue because of you. I am proud of you, child."
A stream of information accompanied by scorching energy flowed into Tang San's body. An old and profound voice echoed in his heart, "Sea God Nine Trials, the ninth trial, begins!"
…
In an area shrouded in darkness, a young man wearing a black classical robe, a pointed soft cap, and a monocle on his right eye sat on a boulder on the mountaintop.
He opened his arms, closed his eyes, and enjoyed the wind blowing in his face.
He was waiting, waiting for the Sea God's inheritance to officially begin.
At that time, when the Sea God's light was at its most intense, and Tang San was at his most joyful, he would toll the death knell for him.
"Heh, it has begun."
He stroked his monocle, pushed himself up with both hands, and suddenly leaped up, disappearing into the boundless darkness of the cliff.
"Yin Jin", who was originally standing behind him, also pushed his crystal-textured monocle and leaped forward, disappearing into the void as well.
…
Bo Saixi's Soul Rings were burning, and her body was also burning. An unimaginable, intense light surged, illuminating the entire Demon Whale Sea area.
Even the deepest, darkest, and most profound places in the abyss, where there had never been light, were now filled with this radiance.
In the light, Tang San saw Dai Mubai pluck a monocle from the void and embed it in his eye socket, curling the corners of his mouth into a slightly sinister smile.
A thought suddenly exploded in his mind, leaving him incomparably shocked and panicked.
That's right, when Amon occupied the Star Luo Empire and used the "Trojan Horse of Destiny" to replace Dai Chenghua's fate, Dai Mubai was still in the Star Luo Empire!
He had ample time to tamper with Mubai! It might be the "Trojan Horse of Destiny", or it might be other abilities… In short, Mubai was no longer himself, but Amon!
That strange, terrifying, and unpredictable Amon!
Tang San wanted to remind others to pay attention to this point, but suddenly saw Xiao Wu pinching the corner of her right eye and smiling at him.
His expression suddenly froze, gradually becoming dull, followed by endless anger and worry.
At this moment, Bo Saixi burned everything, and the Sea God's ninth trial, which was initiated by sacrificing herself, began.
A gate of light suddenly appeared in front of Tang San, swallowing him in.
At this moment, the Asura Demon Sword, which had been inserted into the ship without any movement, suddenly burst forth with a blood-red light.
This light was so strong and overbearing that it forcefully broke through the light emitted by the Sea God's inheritance ceremony, barged into the gate of light, and plunged into Tang San's body.
Above the endless void, a terrifying roar resounded: "Asura, you bastard!"
This voice was so intense that even the void trembled because of it.
…
"Xiao Wu!" Tang San, who had not yet reacted, roared and rushed forward.
He took a few steps and then gradually stopped, because Xiao Wu had disappeared, and he himself had come to a strange place.
The surroundings were a vast blue, seemingly seawater.
Looking up, it was slightly brighter. Under the refraction of the seawater, the sunlight presented a fish-scale pattern, constantly fluctuating and changing light spots.
This seawater seemed to be illusory, visible but untouchable. Visually, he seemed to be in the sea, but perceptually, there was nothing around him, as if he were in an boundless void.
Tang San immediately realized that this was the place of the Sea God's inheritance.
But now he had no expectations for this Sea God inheritance, and was extremely anxious. Xiao Wu's final actions made him feel particularly uneasy.
Tang San tried using the Sea God Trident, wanting to break through this space and return to reality, but there was no reaction.
He also intended to try using his sixth Soul Ring, but it seemed to be sealed. No matter how he called upon it, there was no response.
He forced himself to calm down. The emotions that had spiraled out of control due to Xiao Wu's accident gradually subsided, and his intelligence returned.
Even if I get out like this, I won't be able to do anything. Even a Limit Douluo might not be a match for Amon. Accepting the Sea God's inheritance first, and then solving the problems of Xiao Wu and Mubai, is the best approach.
Thinking this, Tang San swam towards the massive palace at the bottom of the sea.
This was a huge palace, over a thousand meters long and wide, and over two hundred meters high, surrounded by a layer of golden light.
The light emitted a bright but soft glow, illuminating everything around it.
As he approached the light, the "Sea God's Heart" on Tang San's trident suddenly radiated light, forming a barrier around Tang San's body similar to the one surrounding the palace, but smaller, only covering Tang San.
When the two came into contact, it was as if a small bubble merged into a large bubble. The light around Tang San merged into it, and he successfully entered the inner side of the barrier.
Tang San continued forward, holding the trident, striding across the silent, wide plaza.
Two large doors blocked his path, doors over a hundred meters tall, as if designed for giants.
On the doors, a pattern was carved. The Sea God stood on waves, holding the trident high, in an attacking pose. In front of him was a whale leaping from the sea.
Tang San realized that the whale was the Deep Sea Demon Whale King he had hunted.
"It seems that in the Sea God's experience, defeating the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was also a very important and memorable event."
Although the pattern seemed ordinary, it gave people a sense of immersion, as if they had traveled through time and space, witnessing the Sea God traversing the sea.
Before he became a god, he overcame various difficulties and dangers, fighting one powerful opponent after another. Even the uncrowned king of the sea, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, eventually fell before him...
The illusion disappeared. Tang San stepped forward, intending to reach out and try to push the door, but before he could touch it, the door slowly opened.
Accompanied by a series of "creaking" sounds, the giant door opened inward.
A strong pressure surged from the temple, making Tang San feel like a grain of sand in the sea, small and insignificant.
Inside the Sea God Palace, thirty-six huge pillars lined both sides, supporting the dome. In the center was a wide road, and at the end of the road was a huge seat. A giant was sitting on the chair.
A man with a simple face, not handsome, but extremely majestic, was looking at Tang San with peaceful eyes.
The radiance emanating from those eyes made Tang San feel slightly uncomfortable. He forced himself to resist the urge to turn his head, met his gaze, and slowly walked forward.
The surrounding pressure became stronger and stronger, just like the Sea God's Light he had experienced during the first trial of the Sea God.
The difference was that this pressure didn't seem to act on the body, but directly on the soul.
Tang San took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Sea God, can you start the inheritance as soon as possible? My companions outside are in danger, and your loyal believers, the Holy Pillar Guardians, are also facing the same threat."
The Sea God's majestic and oppressive voice sounded:
"That blasphemer? Don't worry, once you successfully inherit the Sea God's position, you can easily deal with him. Your companions are not in danger for the time being…"
"Of course, that's assuming you successfully inherit the Sea God's position… If you fail, then everything will be over."
His voice suddenly became stern: "Tang San, now that you have seen a god, why do you not kneel?"
Tang San frowned: "I will not kneel to anyone except my teacher and parents."
"Am I not your teacher?"
"You are a respected elder who has given me much help, but I only have one teacher in this life, and that is Yu Xiaogang," Tang San replied solemnly.
"Are you saying… I am not even as good as a mortal? An ant-like mortal?"
"Without the ant you speak of, there would be no me today. Senior Bo Saixi, who served you for a lifetime, ended up in such a state… Gods, have you been high above for too long, and forgotten the feelings of mortals?" Tang San faced the Sea God directly, his tone revealing a hint of dissatisfaction.
The Sea God suddenly smiled: "You are right… Gods should not be high above, nor should they be without emotions and desires."
"Maintain your original heart, follow your own thoughts, do not bow to anyone, nor kneel for anyone."
"Remember, although it is an illusion, it may also be real. Make every choice carefully, and do not let yourself regret it."
"Go, go and face your final trial. Pass this trial, and you will be the new Sea God."
Tang San's pupils shrank. The Sea God's words seemed to be a hint.
Could it be that the final trial, the last obstacle on the path to becoming a god, is his own emotions? A test related to the seven emotions and six desires?
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