Chapter 101

At dawn, the first ray of morning light gently touched Sea God Island, landing precisely on the Sea God Temple perched atop Sea God Mountain; that solemn golden hue instantly spread across the entire mountain, as if draping Sea God Mountain in sacred radiance, causing all living things around to be bathed in vibrant morning light, brimming with vitality.

Zhou Yu and the others defeated Hailong Douluo and successfully passed the Fifth Trial.

However, their Sixth Trial was to endure for the duration of an incense stick under the attack of Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.

Xiao Bai learned that today Zhou Yu and the others would challenge Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, and personally brought five clan members to see them off.

Of course, in her words, this might very well be the last time.

"Zhou Yu, I'm going back. If you succeed this time, come to the shore and let me know."

Xiao Bai gave the group one deep look, then turned and swam away with her five clan members.

"Are you ready?"

A voice, light and detached as drifting clouds, floated in, causing Zhou Yu and the others to all grow solemn.

The six of them lined up in a row, gazing toward Sea God Mountain.

A red figure descended from the sky; as always, no one knew how she appeared—Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi had already landed before them.

Compared to before, her face now held less smile and more seriousness.

Zhou Yu looked at the goddess before him and couldn't help thinking: "The day I complete Sea God's Nine Trials will be the day of her demise!"

Suddenly, he stepped forward and said: "Elder, I have a request!"

Bo Saixi, hearing this, paused slightly, then replied: "Speak."

"I wish to challenge you alone, representing everyone."

Zhou Yu said firmly.

"..."

Upon hearing this, not only Tang San and the others, but even Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi showed expressions of surprise.

She asked seriously: "Are you certain?"

Zhou Yu nodded and answered: "Certain."

Bo Saixi's face broke into a faint smile as she gazed at Zhou Yu and said: "Very well. I accept your request!"

Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others, though filled with doubt, knew full well that against the foremost Spirit Master of the current era, numerical advantage was no path to victory.

Thus, they silently approved Zhou Yu's proposal.

Before the trial began, Zhou Yu said: "Elder, may I speak with you privately?"

Bo Saixi nodded slightly, then walked toward the grand gates of the Sea God Temple.

Zhou Yu followed closely behind; only when Bo Saixi stopped and turned did he speak with grave seriousness: "Elder, are you using this trial as an opportunity to kill me legitimately?"

Bo Saixi's eyes instantly flashed with light; her piercing aura made Zhou Yu grunt in pain.

Then she spoke softly: "Many years ago, I believed Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu would be my greatest rivals. We were all gifted beyond measure, or we could never have reached the peak of Douluo. When I first saw you, though surprised, I thought your talent, however excellent, could at best match ours. I couldn't understand why the Sea God chose you. In my view, receiving the Diji Bajikao was already your limit. Yet you were given Sea God's Nine Trials. For how many years had I not felt envy—until now, for the first time, it stirred within me."

Zhou Yu had long known all this.

He cut straight to the point: "I know. And Elder, you have another reason to kill me! You are the Great High Priest of Sea God Island, entrusted with the duty of finding the next Sea God Inheritance. If I succeed in the final trial, you must Sacrifice yourself to me. That is the responsibility and mission of the Great High Priest."

"..."

Upon hearing Zhou Yu's words, Bo Saixi, the Sea God Douluo High Priest whose soul power had reached the realm of Heaven and Man as One, suddenly exhibited unstable soul power fluctuations.

She asked in disbelief: "How could you know these things...?" Zhou Yu's expression darkened; he did not answer her question, but said solemnly: "Elder, if I had a way to complete the Sea God Ninth Trial without requiring your Sacrifice, would you accept it?"

"..."

In an instant, Bo Saixi's eyes blazed with brilliant, starlike radiance.

After a moment of silent contemplation, she involuntarily let out a long, deep sigh: "Though I do not know what method you have, the fact that you understand the responsibility and mission of the Sea God Island High Priest..."

She paused, then continued: "If... there truly exists a way to achieve both... I am willing to accept it!"

Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi and Zhou Yu reached an agreement; thus, Tang San and the others successfully completed their Black Grade Six Examination.

Next, Zhou Yu's Seventh Trial was to draw forth the Sea God's Trident.

Arriving before the grand Sea God Temple, the seven Guardian Douluo of the Qi Sheng Zhu stood waiting for them.

Zhou Yu arrived with Ning Rongrong to take the Seventh Trial; both bowed slightly: "Greetings, Elders!"

Entering the Sea God Temple, it was pitch black inside.

The entire hall had no windows whatsoever, receiving no external light; the interior appeared vast and empty, with no visible structures.

After advancing a few steps, Hailong Douluo halted and respectfully said: "My Lord, Zhou Yu and Ning Rongrong have arrived."

"Hmm. Leave."

Bo Saixi's voice came from within.

She sat at the center of the first tier of the platform, cross-legged, palms upward, each hand forming a strange gesture, eyes closed.

"Zhou Yu, step forward."

Bo Saixi's calm voice echoed through the empty hall.

"Yes."

Zhou Yu responded and strode forward, his gaze steady as he met Bo Saixi's.

If she wished to kill him, it would be but a flick of her wrist; since he had come here, he had nothing to fear.

Passing through the outer platform, Zhou Yu and Ning Rongrong walked until they stopped five meters before Bo Saixi.

Both bowed: "Greetings, Elder!"

Bo Saixi smiled warmly: "Before beginning the Seventh Trial, let me tell you a story of the sea. Do you know how vast the ocean is?"

"Yes! The ocean's area is four times that of the land—meaning the ocean equals four Douluo Dalu."

Zhou Yu answered without hesitation.

"..."

Hearing this, Bo Saixi fell silent.

"In that case, let the trial begin!"

At this moment, Bo Saixi had already stepped aside, her gaze fixed upon the Sea God Trident.

"My soul power has reached the Ninetieth Level. As long as I draw the Sea God Trident, I will surely complete the Sea God's Nine Trials!"

Zhou Yu walked toward the platform with heavy steps, one after another.

(End of this chapter)