Tang San and the others knew that it wasn't because the Demon Soul Great White Shark was hungry, but because it had been intimidated.
Ma Hongjun exclaimed, "It seems it knows about this Origin of Evil. Boss Yu's father is truly formidable, causing such a psychological shadow on this level of Soul Beast."
Oscar praised, "Indeed, it's even feared by the Martial Soul Hall, making them kneel if necessary."
Tang San said, "Good thing they left, otherwise it would have been troublesome if a fight broke out."
Since the white shark group had all left, Ye Yu and the others took the Dragon Abyss Boat to sail on the sea surface.
At this moment, the Demon Soul Great White Shark led its group away from the vicinity of Sea God Island, feeling relieved as the Origin of Evil withdrew.
"I never expected to encounter this extreme evil again. Who is that young man? He looks under twenty, yet possesses such strength, surely he's his son."
Under twenty, a Six-Ring Soul Emperor, that prepared strike just now seemed to have reached a Titled Douluo's level, which was quite shocking. But thinking it might be related to that person, it all made sense.
The Demon Soul Great White Shark felt fortunate, "Good thing I was smart enough, otherwise if a fight broke out, even if I won, I'd offend that person."
Recalling the terror during Tribulation Crossing, a single lightning strike could have smashed him to pieces. Moreover, that person had already crossed the Celestial Tribulation; to kill him would be as easy as crushing an ant. Better not provoke that person.
The fifty thousand year Great White Shark approached the Demon Soul Great White Shark cautiously, asking in fear, "Boss, the aura that human exuded just now was the same as that person's back then."
Although the Demon Soul Great White Shark sensed the impending lightning tribulation first and led the group away back then, he was only three thousand years old at the time and still somewhat sensed it from afar, almost suffocating from the terror. That extreme evil, along with the Soul Beast's aura, made him feel extremely insignificant despite being a top-tier Soul Beast.
The Demon Soul Great White Shark feigned surprise, "The same? Although extremely evil, I didn't make the connection before. But thinking about it now, perhaps it really is the same."
The fifty thousand year Great White Shark said, "It must be related to that person. Boss, when you suddenly said you wanted to go hunting just now, I thought you weakened because you knew."
Hearing this, the Demon Soul Great White Shark glared at it and scolded, "What nonsense are you spouting! How could I possibly weaken?"
"Y-yes, I was overthinking it." The fifty thousand year Great White Shark nodded repeatedly.
The Demon Soul Great White Shark cursed internally, "You fool, as long as we know in our hearts, no need to say it out loud. Do I not need my dignity?"
...
At this time, Ye Yu and the others had already landed on the island. The first sensation was the temperature. Even though it was winter, it should be colder than inland due to the ocean's influence. However, upon stepping onto Sea God Island, the feeling was of warmth rather than coldness, akin to the warmth of spring.
Ye Yu and the others looked around and saw nothing but green all around, stretching endlessly. The island was covered with various plants, many of which they couldn't name.
The climate was warm, and the air was not salty but rather fresh and invigorating.
The sand grains on the beach sparkled like crystals under the sunlight. The sea and sky were both blue, seagulls flew around, making pleasant calls. Sea God Island was beautiful, offering a nice feeling.
However, Ye Yu and the others knew that the trials they were about to face would be unimaginably difficult.
The nine of them headed towards the depths of Sea God Island. As they approached the forest ahead, a voice called out.
"Who goes there?"
Swoosh swoosh swoosh…
Eight figures emerged, blocking the path. Their appearances varied, but they had one thing in common: wearing light yellow martial artist attire.
Along the way, Jixiang had told them about Sea God Island, and among that was the classification of Sea Soul Masters by clothing color, representing the difficulty of the Sea God's trials they had endured. The higher the difficulty passed, the higher the status on Sea God Island, denoted by different clothing colors.
From low to high, the colors were white, yellow, purple, black, and red.
Just like Soul Ring levels, on Sea God Island, only one person wore red, and that was the Great Tributor Honored Guest Elder, the strongest on Sea God Island.
Ye Yu said, "We're here to train on Sea God Island."
The leader said flatly, "Training? You realize there's a high chance of not coming back alive, right?"
"Of course we know. Precisely because Sea God Island is so challenging, that's why we came."
"I still have to remind you, once you accept the trial, it's either death or you'll never be able to leave. For Land Soul Masters, the difficulty is even greater, depending on your capabilities as well as Lord Sea God. The trial could be as simple as doing a push-up, or so difficult as to require you to challenge a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, but it's always likely to be difficult."
"We also hope it will be difficult."
Ye Yu's words surprised them, and they nodded, "Very well, follow me."
Under the guidance of the leading yellow-clad Sea Soul Master, Ye Yu and the others headed towards the forest.
Passing through the forest, in front of them was a pool of water, churning like the sea.
The pool had a diameter of three hundred meters, with a triangular platform at the center. On it stood a stone pillar, and on top was a sculpted figure. The pillar's surface was engraved with complex patterns, seemingly text, emitting a strange energy.
Under the pillar sat a person clad in black, indicating a presence just below the Great Tributor.
The leader introduced, "This is the Sea in the Sea, and that is the Seahorse Pillar, one of the Seven Sacred Pillars on Sea God Island. Each Sacred Pillar was granted divine power by the Sea God, conveying his will. To undergo the trial, you must first receive the trial topics conveyed by Lord Sea God."
Upon finishing, the man faced the person in black on the distant triangular platform, bowing respectfully, "Lord Seahorse, there are outsider Soul Masters wishing to undergo the trial."
Under the Seahorse Pillar, the man in black opened his eyes, causing Seven Monsters and Bai Shenxiang to shiver as the gaze felt like an icy abyss.
Tang San and the others knew that this person was most certainly a Titled Douluo.
This man was indeed a Titled Douluo, known as Seahorse Douluo on Sea God Island.
A flicker of surprise flashed deep within Seahorse Douluo's eyes as he took an extra look at Ye Yu, who didn't react at all.
Seahorse Douluo spoke, his voice sonorous and powerful, "For outside Soul Masters to undergo the trial, you must first traverse the Sea in the Sea to reach the Seahorse Pillar to qualify for the trial."
With that, a blue glow flickered from the base of the Seahorse Pillar to the top, spreading out like a light curtain ten meters above. Evidently, this height limited flying to ten meters; even if you could fly, you'd have to face the surging seas.
Ye Yu and the others knew that the surging seas were no simple matter, their force was tremendous.
Seahorse Douluo reminded from beneath the pillar, "While it's a one hundred and fifty-meter distance from the shore to the pillar, stepping into the water isn't simple. The seas surge and advancing will be tough. The waves' force is immense, and you all seem young. The force isn't something young people can withstand. Even gritting your teeth to endure it will vastly deplete your strength, making progress agonizing. Once you start, there's no turning back. You either make it through or die trying. Hence, consider this carefully. Even qualifying for the trial, for you young ones, is exceedingly challenging. So, leave now, it's still..."
Before Seahorse Douluo finished, Ye Yu stepped forward without releasing his Martial Soul or transforming, simply drew Unbeatable, gripped it with both hands, lifted it, and slashed down.
Boom!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!
With one slash, the surging seas in a straight line before Ye Yu instantly parted, revealing a clear path as the seas receded to either side.
In a blink, Ye Yu leapt, lightly stepping on the sea floor, reaching the black-clad man in front.
Ye Yu looked down at the cross-legged, astonished black-clad man, and remarked, "Not that hard, huh?"
Seahorse Douluo: "..."