Chapter 237: The Bizarre Examination

With Feng Xiaotian obtaining the Black Level Six Trials, the others gradually began to take part in Sea Horse Douluo's Sea God Island examination verification.

Oscar was the second to step forward; the Blue Light gradually turned black, eventually forming six strands of black light encircling Oscar, who likewise obtained the Black Level Six Trials.

Sea Horse Douluo was even more astonished at this moment; if Feng Xiaotian, a battle Soul Grandmaster, still had a chance to pass the trial, then Oscar, a Food System practitioner, obtaining the Black Level Six Trials would be even harder to pass.

Elder brother Yang Wei and Qin Shuang took the stage, but unfortunately both only received the Black Level Four Trials.

Yang Xiong was also taken aback; in theory, after both used Immortal Herb, their aptitude was not inferior to those geniuses, yet their innate soul power remained lacking, and even their comprehension was somewhat deficient—things that Immortal Herb could not fully compensate for.

Next came Huo Wu, and unexpectedly Huo Wu actually obtained the Black Level Six Trials; it seems that even though Huo Wu's Fire Attribute somewhat mismatched the Sea God Island, the Sea God still recognized Huo Wu's aptitude.

Sea Horse Douluo's face even turned a bit dark; five Black Level Trials appeared consecutively, three of which were Black Level Six Trials, and in terms of difficulty, it can basically be called hellish.

At this moment Sea Horse Douluo felt deeply helpless; these people have such outstanding aptitude, yet as Land Spirit Masters they must take the Sea God Trials, which greatly raises the difficulty, almost as if courting death.

The sixth to step forward was Ning Rongrong; after the Blue Light enveloped Ning Rongrong, it astonishingly changed from blue to black at an extremely rapid pace, and even after turning black it did not cease.

Ning Rongrong even muttered under her breath: "Beyond level six, beyond level six, I must surpass level six…"

Sea Horse Douluo was at a loss, neither knowing whether to be amused or to lament the ignorance of those before him.

As the black grew ever denser, it gradually turned blood‑red, and the blood‑red light surged skyward, even all the Sea God Pillars of the Sea God Island resonated from afar.

Finally, seven strands of Red Light appeared before Ning Rongrong, forming a blood‑red seven‑pointed star that merged into her forehead.

At this moment Sea Horse Douluo couldn't help but swallow his saliva; he had never seen a Red Level Trial before, and couldn't have imagined this little girl possessed such aptitude.

It should be known that in the past hundred years on Sea God Island, only one person has ever undergone a Red Level Trial; that individual can be called the true master of Sea God Island, holding the highest status there.

Ning Rongrong appeared exceedingly happy; the Red Level Trial seemed to confirm that her aptitude surpassed others, and she even playfully made a grimace at Yang Xiong.

Sea Horse Douluo hurriedly spoke: "Miss, may I ask your name?"

It should be noted that Sea Horse Douluo is also of Title Douluo rank; his current demeanor of extreme respect was truly surprising.

Ning Rongrong likewise seemed a bit surprised: "Senior, I am Ning Rongrong, from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

"Senior, is there any problem with my trial? What is the difference between the Red Level Trial and the Black Level Trial?"

Sea Horse Douluo, however, became even more respectful: "Miss Rong Rong, in the past hundred years Sea God Island has seen only one Red Level Trial, and there has never been a record of failure; the previous Soul Master who passed a Red Level Trial was our Great Supplicant."

"Moreover, each occurrence of a Red Level Trial essentially heralds the emergence of a top‑grade expert on Sea God Island; if Miss Rong Rong can pass the Red Level Trial, she will become the Great Supplicant's heir and the future ruler of Sea God Island."

After Sea Horse Douluo's explanation, everyone finally understood the true significance of the Red Level Trial; with that said, Ning Rongrong's future on Sea God Island is indeed boundless.

Next came Shui Bing'er, and unexpectedly the bright azure light before Shui Bing'er also began to gradually turn black, eventually becoming blood‑red.

Yet the blood‑colored light, no matter how deep it grew, could not break a certain limit; seven strands of Red Light then appeared before Shui Bing'er, forming a blood‑red seven‑pointed star that merged into her forehead.

Sea Horse Douluo was astonished again; he had never witnessed a Red Level Trial, and could not have imagined that today two Red Level Trials appeared simultaneously, both being Red Level Seven Trials.

A hint of doubt appeared on Shui Bing'er's face: "Sea Horse Douluo, isn't the Red Level Seven Trial the heir of the Great Supplicant of Sea God Island? Could there really be two heirs appearing at once?"

Sea Horse Douluo shook his head: "It's not two, but three; some time ago another person also obtained a Red Level Seven Trial. As for why so many heirs appear, I don't know the reason."

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At this moment Yang Xiong was also unusually astonished; according to Sea Horse Douluo, the other person who obtained a Red Level Seven Trial should be Tang San.

Who would have thought that despite lacking many opportunities, Tang San could still obtain a Red Level Seven Trial; it seems the dual‑born martial soul's aptitude truly amazes.

The last to take the stage was Yang Xiong.

As Sea Horse Douluo operated, the Sea God Pillar emitted a rapid Blue Light that swiftly enveloped Yang Xiong, undergoing a swift metamorphosis.

Soon the blue light changed to black, and the black quickly deepened, turning into a blood‑red hue.

Yet the blood‑colored light seemed entirely unaffected, still transforming rapidly as if undergoing some change toward a higher level.

Especially, Yang Xiong felt that the blood‑colored light seemed vaguely linked to the Hanhai Universe Cloak on his body; as the blood light deepened, it appeared to be on the verge of breaking a certain limit.

But at that moment, Yang Xiong's body seemed to emit a strange power, as if a blood‑colored aura subtly countered the Red Light.

And the Red Light now seemed stimulated, appearing somewhat out of control, completely unable to complete the subsequent metamorphosis, showing a lack of follow‑through.

After an indeterminate period, the Red Light finally settled into eight strands, simultaneously forming a blood‑red eight‑pointed star that merged into Yang Xiong's forehead.

Sea Horse Douluo was somewhat numb at this point; he hadn't expected another Red Level Trial, and this Yang Xiong performed better than the other three Red Level Seven Trials. As the host of the trial, he clearly sensed the final metamorphosis of Yang Xiong's light, yet unexpectedly, that final transformation was interrupted.

It should be known that Sea Horse Douluo had never witnessed such a phenomenon, nor had he ever seen a Red Level Eight Trial; it is said that only the Great Supplicant Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi possesses a Red Level Eight Trial, and Bo Saixi is praised as the person closest to a god.

Even Yang Xiong felt a strange sensation; normally a Red Level Seven Trial signals the emergence of the Great Supplicant of Sea God Island, so why did he encounter a Red Level Eight Trial himself?

Especially since Yang Xiong clearly felt that the Red Level Eight Trial should, at its final moment, be able to metamorphose into the Sea God Nine Trials, yet it could still be interrupted.

In Yang Xiong's eyes, among the eight strands of light, the first stage of the trial's content was already displayed, but the content was oddly strange, unlike any normal trial.

God Realm, within a certain bright blue grand hall.

At the central position stood a massive throne, upon which sat a towering figure, looking immensely imposing.

At this moment, in front of him was a huge screen displaying the status of everyone's trials on Sea God Island.

That person was the Sea God, also one of the most powerful first‑rank deities in the God Realm.

Originally the Sea God sensed a strange situation; on Sea God Island beneath the Douluo Star, a number of geniuses had unexpectedly appeared.

Among them, several geniuses possessed extremely strong talent; the Sea God considered them rare finds and granted them Red Level Seven Trials, perhaps allowing them to become his servants in the future.

During this process, the Sea God felt that his inherited Divine Artifact, the Sea God's Heart, had somehow returned to Sea God Island, making him somewhat excited.

Normally the Sea God originally placed the Sea God's Heart on the continent to select his future inheritors, preparing for his own future.

Now, someone wielding the Sea God's Heart has returned to Sea God Island, and this person possesses outstanding talent, with a physique far stronger than ordinary people.

Although this person's attributes slightly mismatch the Sea God, their martial soul compatibility is extremely high; with a little cultivation, they can certainly inherit the Sea God's Divine Position.

But when the Sea God prepared to bestow the Sea God's inheritance upon Yang Xiong, at the final moment, that person emitted an unusually terrifying and strange aura, somehow abruptly breaking the Sea God's own inheritance.

Especially, that aura felt familiar; considering the Sea God is a deity, for it to break his own inheritance indicates the other is also a deity, perhaps even stronger.

At this moment the Sea God's expression was exceedingly solemn, as if he had discovered an extremely secret matter in the God Realm.

"Asura!"

The Sea God instantly understood; this person was likely favored by the Asura God, bearing a trace of Asura God's divine power.

It should be known that the Asura God is one of the Five Great God Kings of the God Realm, as well as one of the Three Enforcers, holding an immensely lofty status.

I didn't expect Xiu Luo Shen to value this person so highly; although no Divine Examination was issued, this person shares the same aura as Xiu Luo Shen, and there is already a faint connection between them.

And if Xiu Luo Shen passes on the Divine Position, it would be the greatest shift in the God Realm in Yi Wan Nian, possibly altering the future structure of the God Realm.

Another point: Xiu Luo Shen is actually my direct superior, meaning this person might one day become my direct superior.

"That's interesting; I didn't expect that Xiu Luo Shen, who is usually solemn, would secretly create an Inheritor. It seems the Douluo Star's landscape will truly undergo a dramatic change, perhaps this is also my chance."

At that moment, a blood‑red figure appeared inside the Sea God Temple.

Sea God hurried to his feet: "Lord Xiu Luo Shen, why do you have time to visit my modest Sea God Temple today?"

Xiu Luo Shen's face remained expressionless: "Sea God, matters of the lower realm are of great significance; do not speculate lightly, nor alter them lightly, lest you cannot bear the consequences."

Sea God quickly replied: "Thank you, Lord Xiu Luo Shen, for your guidance, but this person has already arrived on my Sea God Island; I wonder how I should now subject him to a Divine Examination."

Xiu Luo Shen said: "This person is still only a seed; to become a towering tree, he must endure hardships far beyond those of ordinary beings. I hope he will not disappoint me."

(End of chapter)