Chapter 97: The Method to Reduce One

"Ah? Is it that urgent?" The Sea Horse Douluo couldn't help but be stunned, "Don't you want to rest a bit more?"

The Sea Horse Douluo had triggered the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar several times in a row and had been shocked several times in succession, feeling that his mind was a bit exhausted.

And these children were only on their first day on Sea God Island!

With so many things happening right now, they weren't thinking about resting, but were actually preparing to proceed with the first Sea God assessment!

Even a Titled Douluo would be tired, right!

Ye Ming had finally mobilized the emotions of the group to speed up their time; how could he easily let the Sea God Douluo break this spirit.

If they followed the original plot, it would take Tang San and the others about four years just to complete the Sea God Island assessment!

He couldn't waste so much time on this! As long as he got the benefits, who cared how much Dai Mubai and the others could get?

"Senior! No need to say more! Our time is very tight, please take me there!"

After Ye Ming said this, he looked at Tang San and the others, "Third Brother, Xiao Wu hasn't been resurrected, Uncle and the others haven't been resurrected, can we enjoy life with peace of mind?"

"Dai Laoda, Sister Zhuqing, as far as I know, the Spirit Hall also has divine inheritances. If a god-level powerhouse appears in the Spirit Hall, what do you think will be the fate of the Star Luo Empire?"

"Sister Rongrong, Brother Ao, have you forgotten that Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo are still waiting for you to go back and avenge the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

He finally looked at Ma Hongjun, who had climbed out of the Sea within a Sea after changing his clothes, and shouted loudly: "Brother Fatty, do you want to be at the bottom of the pack for the rest of your life? Do you want to be looked down upon by Cousin Chenxiang forever?"

A series of urgent words were spoken, instantly making the eyes of the Shrek Seven Devils turn red.

After hearing these words, everyone was silent for a moment, and with red eyes, they all said in unison: "Senior Sea Horse, please take us to the place of the first assessment!"

Hearing these words, the Sea Horse Douluo instantly fell silent.

At this moment, he suddenly understood why this group of children was so talented and yet worked so hard. It turned out they were all carrying great expectations and great hatred.

"Your first assessment, except for the girl named Bai Chenxiang, is all related to the Sea God's Light at the foot of Sea God Mountain." The Sea Horse Douluo sighed leisurely, "Since that's the case, I will take you there!"

Everyone nodded and followed the Sea Horse Douluo to leave, heading to the foot of Sea God Mountain.

Halfway there, Bai Chenxiang suddenly said: "Fatty, come over here with me for a moment."

After saying this, she suddenly turned and walked into the woods on the side.

Ma Hongjun was a bit puzzled, looked at the group, scratched his head, and followed Bai Chenxiang inside.

Oscar and Dai Mubai saw this scene, the two looked at each other and chuckled.

The Sea Horse Douluo also had a strange look on his face.

After a stick of incense, Bai Chenxiang walked out again, and the yellow light spot on her forehead had disappeared.

Her aura fluctuated significantly, clearly having improved by one level of soul power.

Behind her, Ma Hongjun walked out with a flushed face, smiling foolishly.

"Oh my~"

Dai Mubai and Oscar called out, "Damn fatty, what kind of expression is that!"

"Hahaha! Could it be that you were..."

Ma Hongjun covered his face and ran forward crazily.

Bai Chenxiang, however, had a normal expression and followed behind the team.

The Sea Horse Douluo smiled slightly and didn't expose them, leading the group toward Sea God Mountain.

Sea God Mountain is in the very center of the entire Sea God Island, surrounded by a ring-shaped sea. At the top of Sea God Mountain is the core building of the entire Sea God Island, the Sea God Hall.

An hour later, it was already afternoon. Under the leadership of the Sea Horse Douluo, the group passed through a dense forest and finally arrived at the foot of Sea God Mountain.

Looking at the scene before them, everyone was shocked.

Before them, the sparkling seawater reflected countless colorful lights. Surrounded by the seawater, a small island sat right in the center of this ring-shaped water area.

The small island was about 500 meters high, covered with a layer of faint golden light. This layer of golden light did not come from the sunlight, but was a radiance inherent to the island itself.

At the top of the small island, there was a building that looked like it was carved from white jade; it was the core of Sea God Island, the Sea God Hall.

The Sea Horse Douluo looked up at the Sea God Hall, his eyes full of respect, and said slowly: "Sea God Island is a temple dedicated to Lord Sea God. Only Sea God Island guardians who have passed the Purple Level assessment or higher are qualified to step into the Sea God Hall to worship."

"There are 1,001 steps in front of you; that is where you need to pass the test."

"If you want to try, you can go now; I will wait for you here. But please, everyone, do not make any noise on Sea God Mountain, so as not to disturb Lord Sea God."

Everyone looked in the direction the Sea Horse Douluo pointed. Sure enough, stone steps extended downward from the front of the Sea God Hall, reflecting the luster of jade under the sunlight, like a jade belt draped over Sea God Mountain.

Just as the group was about to set off, the Sea Horse Douluo added: "Honored guests, when conducting the test, as long as you quickly retreat from the sacred mountain, you will not be harmed. The Sea God's Light is the only attempt in your future tests that is not considered dangerous, so you don't need to worry too much."

Tang San smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior, but you don't have to wait for us here. We don't know how long this attempt will last, and we have brought dry rations ourselves."

The Sea Horse Douluo thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"If you need anything, you can let the Soul Masters guarding this place notify me at any time."

After saying this, the Sea Horse Douluo stepped into the air and left.

After the Sea Horse Douluo left, everyone looked across the ring-shaped sea, their eyes gradually becoming fiery.

Thunder wings appeared behind Ye Ming, and he was the first to fly toward the opposite side. Tang San held Xiao Wu and, with the help of the flying skill attached to the Blue Silver Emperor soul bone, also rushed toward the ring-shaped sea.

This time, it wasn't the test facing the Sea Horse Douluo at the Sea within a Sea; it was much easier for the group to reach Sea God Mountain. Those who could fly flew, and those who couldn't also flew over with the help of the flying mushroom sausage made by Oscar's soul skill. Only Bai Chenxiang, because she had already completed the assessment, stayed where she was, watching them from afar.

After the group arrived at the foot of Sea God Mountain, Dai Mubai was the first to speak: "My first test is, traverse, Sea God's Light."

"I need to climb the first 108 steps of Sea God Mountain to pass the test. I can quit halfway, and the time limit is one year."

"How about you?"

Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun spoke one after another; their assessment contents were all the same.

Only Ning Rongrong had a bitter face, "I thought I was the same as you, but it turns out it's different. I need to climb 136 steps."

"This is probably the difference between the Top-tier assessment and the Black Level assessment."

Hearing this, Tang San, with his calm temperament, looked at everyone with a hint of envy.

He couldn't help but smile bitterly: "My first assessment is, traverse, double, Sea God's Light, I need to climb the first 333 steps of the forbidden area, and the time limit is one year."

Ma Hongjun was stunned, "Isn't it double? How come your number of steps is almost three times ours?"

Oscar looked at Xiao Wu in Tang San's arms and pondered: 'I guess Xiao Wu's share was added to Little San!'

"Brother, what about yours? Is it the same as Little San's?"

Ye Ming checked the information in his mind, and his expression was a bit strange.

"My first assessment is, traverse, quadruple, Sea God's Light, I need to climb 1,001 steps, and the time limit is one month."

"Hiss!!"

Everyone gasped, looking at Ye Ming with pity in their eyes.

Oscar walked over, patted Ye Ming on the shoulder, and said with a serious face: "Sure enough, the treatment for the strong is different!"

"Brother believes in you, you can definitely do it!"

Although he had a serious face, the smile on his face couldn't be hidden.

This wasn't gloating, but rather a recognition of Ye Ming.

In their hearts, they didn't think this test could stump Ye Ming.

Tang San, who had originally had a bitter face, saw the sorrow on his face disappear when he heard Ye Ming's words.

What is the best way to reduce one's own pain? Of course, it is to see a good brother accompanying you and suffering even more than you! Ye Ming was helpless and knocked lightly, "Dai Laoda, Third Brother, shall we try this Sea God's Light first?"

The stairs are right in front, if three people try together, the answer obtained will be more accurate.

The three of them moved at the same time, rushing toward the stairs.

Dai Mubai and Tang San rushed forward rapidly, trying to cover it with speed, while Ye Ming walked slowly to the stairs and walked up step by step.

"Bang bang!"

When Dai Mubai and Tang San hit the Sea God's Light in front of the stairs, they were directly bounced back by the light.

As for Ye Ming, he stepped on the stairs with a calm expression and continued to walk upward.

"What's going on?" Others surrounded them and asked.

"The moment I hit it, it felt like hitting a wall!" Dai Mubai looked at Ye Ming's figure above and said slowly: "It seems that in front is the coverage area of the Sea God's Light!"

"Shoo!"

Just then, a Blue Silver Emperor vine shot out from Tang San's hand and hit the Sea God's Light above.

The next moment, this Blue Silver Emperor vine bounced back toward Tang San.

Tang San had expected this in his heart, and another vine shot out, offsetting the attack of the bounced vine.

He looked at Ye Ming, who had retreated from above, and pondered: "It seems that when climbing the stairs, you cannot use skills, otherwise you will be backlashed."

At this time, Ye Ming, who had retreated, added: "It's that you cannot use attack skills; amplification and body-protecting defense skills can still be used!"

"The Sea God's Light on the stairs will bring huge pressure to people, and every step up will be very difficult!"

"Just the fifth step, a level 30 Soul Master must use all their strength to barely manage it!"

Hearing Ye Ming's words, everyone's expression became heavy.

Ma Hongjun was even more distressed: "Then it seems we can only grind here slowly!"

"Before adapting to this pressure, I'm afraid we can forget about completing this first assessment quickly."

Slow? Ye Ming raised his eyebrows, he still had to rush for time! How could he be slow!

Although this Sea God's Light can temper oneself, he can take his time with this kind of thing, but Tang San and the others with a one-year time limit can't! As for the effect of Tang San and the others' grinding being reduced and their harvest becoming less?

None of his business!

Ye Ming raised his eyebrows, "Our time is very tight! We can't be slow!"

"Don't worry! I have a way to let you speed-run this first assessment!"

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 98 =====