Chapter 264: Pulling Out the Sea God Trident

After Bo Saixi's introduction, Yang Xiong and the other two understood the Sea God's glorious history and also grasped the meaning of the Sea God Island's Inheritance.

Of course, Bo Saixi did not explain any forthcoming cultivation method, nor did he reveal any divine Inheritance method; instead, he led Yang Xiong and the others to the very center of the Sea God Temple, where before them stood the Sea God Trident.

"Yang Xiong, Ning Rongrong, Shui Bing'er, this is the Sea God Trident you must pull out for the Seventh Trial; the Sea God Trident is the weapon the Sea God uses to wage war across the seas, and it is also a Divine Artifact that condenses the Sea God's power. Only if the three of you pull it out will you complete the final assessment; otherwise you fail, and I cannot predict your fate."

Yang Xiong bowed slightly: "Thank you, Senior Bo Saixi, for your guidance."

After saying this, Yang Xiong stared intently at the Sea God Trident; it was the first genuine Divine Artifact he had ever touched, and one of the strongest on the continent.

Yang Xiong slowly walked toward the Sea God Trident, with Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er on his sides; the three moved toward it almost in unison.

Yang Xiong summoned his martial soul and Soul Ring, his whole body turning golden, and reached for the Sea God Trident; beside him, Shui Bing'er likewise summoned her martial soul and Soul Ring to grasp the Trident.

Ning Rongrong immediately summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and six enhancement soul skills instantly entered the bodies of the three, boosting all attributes by a full eighty percent.

Yang Xiong and Shui Bing'er each gave a full‑force grab, but the Sea God Trident did not budge a hair; truly a top‑level Divine Artifact, weighing one hundred and eight thousand jin.

Yang Xiong clenched his teeth; the Third, Fourth, and Seventh Soul Rings flashed simultaneously, indicating the Third Soul Skill Tyrannosaur's Rage, the Fourth Soul Skill: Dragon‑Elephant Rigid Body, and the Seventh Soul Skill Shura True Body.

As the Shura True Body was employed, the three of them emitted endless blood‑red light; especially with the three enhancement soul skills active, their bodies swelled dramatically, muscles becoming incredibly solid, looking like giants.

Shui Bing'er also activated her Martial Soul True Body, instantly transforming into a massive ice phoenix; the endless icy power merged with Yang Xiong's killing force, gripping the Sea God Trident tightly.

Ning Rongrong disregarded her own consumption entirely, pushing the enhancement on Yang Xiong and Shui Bing'er to the limit.

With the three exerting their full strength, the Sea God Trident twitched slightly.

But before Yang Xiong and the others could rejoice, a peculiar force on the Sea God Trident forcibly suppressed Yang Xiong's upward lift.

Yang Xiong felt a bit unwilling; having already employed three enhancement soul skills, purely in terms of raw power, even a mere one hundred and eight thousand jin should be liftable.

It should be noted that Yang Xiong's strength was already outstanding, especially after his Body Soul Weapon Gold Level Awakening, which multiplied his power severalfold.

Adding the three premium enhancement soul skills, the overall power increase was at least dozens of times, plus Ning Rongrong's boost; thus it should be impossible that even one hundred and eight thousand jin could not be lifted.

The only possibility is that this Sea God Trident bears the Sea God's Divine Power, and only by sharing the same source can it be lifted; otherwise one would be opposing a Divine Sense.

Thinking this, Yang Xiong's spiritual power surged, and a bright blue crystal instantly flew from his body—it was the Han Sea Universe Shield.

When the Han Sea Universe Shield appeared, it immediately emitted a bright blue radiance, subtly echoing the glow from the Sea God Trident.

Bo Saixi, upon seeing the Han Sea Universe Shield manifest, appeared exceedingly reverent, as if witnessing the Sea God's descent.

Yet even though Yang Xiong was multitasking—using the Han Sea Universe Shield to approach the Sea God Trident, radiating waves of its power, while also pushing his own strength to the limit—the Sea God Trident merely kept trembling, never truly being lifted.

At this moment, beside them, Shui Bing'er and Ning Rongrong had already maximized their power; Shui Bing'er even possessed a fusion ring, merging all Soul Ring energy into her Martial Soul True Body.

Both, having exhausted themselves, had slightly twisted faces, their lips beginning to bite and bleed faintly.

Yang Xiong knew that at this moment he had to give it his all; if he failed now, he feared Bo Saixi and the Sea God would keep him here forever.

Yang Xiong clenched his teeth; the eight Soul Rings explosively burst in an instant, flooding his body with countless forces.

His martial soul rapidly expanded at that moment, turning into a massive blood‑red silhouette; the blood‑red figure clenched the Sea God Trident with both hands, as if confronting the entire Sea God Temple's power, as if opposing a Divine Sense.

As Yang Xiong fully unleashed the Shura Method, the sky seemed to host two opposing phantoms: a bright blue Sea God apparition and a blood‑red Shura Method.

The Sea God Trident, which had been trembling yet still unpullable, at this moment, seemingly infected by Shura power, was directly drawn from the divine altar; the entire Sea God Island seemed to quake in that instant.

At that very moment, the Han Sea Universe Shield appeared to sense something and swiftly merged into the Sea God Trident.

Yang Xiong and the others were ecstatic; the Sea God Trident had finally been pulled out, especially Yang Xiong himself, who held the Trident tightly with both hands—despite the mountain‑like pressure and the excruciating pain from the shattered Soul Rings, his body remained unmoving.

As the Sea God Trident was raised, the entire Sea God Temple lit up, and three beams of light swiftly merged into the bodies of the three.

A voice echoed in Yang Xiong's mind: "Yang Xiong, surpass your own strength limit, Top‑Level Eight Trials Seventh Trial, pull out the Sea God Trident, completed, reward: increase soul power by one level, all Soul Ring durations increased by two thousand years."

Only then did Yang Xiong sigh in relief, feeling a wave of fatigue; the Sea God Trident seemed to sense something and returned to its original position.

Beside him, Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er were also ecstatic; the rewards for completing the assessment reached their ears.

Ning Rongrong completed all assessments, cumulatively raising her soul power by three levels, rewarding all Soul Ring durations by five thousand years, and granting her one Divine‑bestowed Soul Ring.

Now Ning Rongrong has reached level eighty‑nine; she is only one step away from level ninety, after which she can automatically condense the ninth Soul Ring.

Shui Bing'er likewise completed all assessments, raising her soul power by three levels, increasing all Soul Ring durations by five thousand years, and receiving two Divine‑bestowed Soul Rings as rewards.

Now Shui Bing'er is level eighty; she can absorb the first Divine‑bestowed Soul Ring at any time, and the second will automatically condense when she reaches level ninety.

Both simultaneously obtained Red Level Authority on Sea God Island, meaning they each gained the authority of the island's second priest, ranking just below Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi and already surpassing the Seven Sacred Pillars of Sea God Island.

Ning Rongrong's Soul Rings have now become two purple and six black, while Shui Bing'er's are two purple and five black.

Yang Xiong's soul power has reached a full ninety‑two levels, but because he has not absorbed the ninth Soul Ring, his displayed soul power remains at ninety levels, and his Soul Ring configuration remains five black and three red.

Thus, aside from Yang Xiong himself, the other seven have all completed the assessment.

Even Bo Saixi showed a hint of joy on his face: "Ning Rongrong, Shui Bing'er, congratulations; you have earned the Sea God's approval. From now on you will be the holders of Red Level Authority on Sea God Island. I hope you cultivate swiftly and demonstrate power that the entire Sea God Island will revere."

Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er quickly replied: "Thank you, senior Sea God Douluo, for your support; we will certainly live up to the Sea God's expectations."

Then Bo Saixi turned to Yang Xiong: "Yang Xiong, from now on your assessment is no longer under my jurisdiction; it will not be overseen by me. I hope you can pass the final stage, as it concerns your very life and death."

Yang Xiong's expression changed slightly: "Senior, could it be that my final assessment is presided over by the Sea God?"

Before Yang Xiong and Bo Saixi could speak, the Sea God Trident, which had returned to its place, suddenly emitted a burst of blue light; under that illumination, everyone felt a dizzy spell, Bo Saixi included.

Yang Xiong felt a wave of dizziness; when he opened his eyes again, it seemed he had entered a peculiar space.

It was an immensely grand palace, somewhat similar to the Sea God Temple, yet its scale was countless times larger; especially on the throne at the center, a massive bright‑blue giant sat.

He appeared overwhelmingly formidable; even without moving, an invisible aura radiated from him, and his gaze at Yang Xiong was like a Divine Sense looking upon ants.

Yang Xiong's face startled, and he quickly bowed: "Salutations, Sea God!"

"Yang Xiong, you finally arrived."

The Sea God exuded authority without anger; even his simple words made Yang Xiong feel deafened and stunned, his soul trembling involuntarily.

Yang Xiong was a bit puzzled: "Sea God, have you known of my existence for a long time?"

The Sea God said: "Since you arrived on Sea God Island, I have sensed the Sea God's Heart returning to the island. You carry the Sea God's Heart; what is your purpose in coming to Sea God Island?"

Yang Xiong's heart was startled; he hadn't expected the Sea God to have taken interest so early—did the Sea God also know his hidden intentions?

"Sea God, I came to Sea God Island to obtain your Inheritance, to become the new Sea God; please grant me your favor."

The Sea God, without anger, asserted: "Do you know that there is an insurmountable chasm between mortals and Divine Sense? Any Soul Grandmaster seeking divinity must endure arduous trials; even I spent a thousand years of hard cultivation on Douluo Continent before attaining a Divine Position."

"Likewise before the Divine Sense, no mortal's any matter can escape detection; are you truly the one who inherited the Sea God's position and came to Sea God Island? If anything you say is insincere, I can turn you to ash in a single thought."

(End of chapter)