: This is simply turning the world upside down!

All foreign land-based Soul Masters who wish to undergo the Sea God's Trial must first pass the Seahorse Douluo's test.

He will activate the light of the sacred pillar and determine the assessment level—yellow, purple, black, or even the legendary seven supreme trials—based on the visitor's talent, fortune, temperament, and strength. He is also responsible for explaining the ironclad rules and trial procedures of Seagod Island to newcomers upon their arrival.

The young sea spirit master who accompanied Fang Yuan stepped forward, channeling his spirit power, his voice piercing through the roaring waves: "Reporting to Lord Seahorse, there is a foreign land spirit master who requests to accept the Sea God's test!"

Seahorse Douluo slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were deep blue, his gaze indifferent yet dignified, and he paused slightly when he looked at Fang Yuan.

"A land-based Soul Master, wishing to accept the Sea God's test?" His voice was not loud, yet it carried a sense of oppression. "The Sea God's test is not something one can simply accept at will. Only by relying on one's own strength to cross the Sea of ​​the Sea and reach the Seahorse Sacred Pillar can one be considered qualified to accept the test."

As soon as he finished speaking, a faint blue halo suddenly appeared behind Seahorse Douluo.

The next moment, the entire Seahorse Sacred Pillar trembled violently, and azure divine light shot from its base to its top, instantly illuminating the entire pillar with divine power. Centered on the tip of the sacred pillar, a vast blue light curtain suddenly spread out, like an invisible barrier, stretching across the entire sea within the sea.

The Seahorse Pillar is about ten meters tall, so this light barrier is also strictly limited to a height of ten meters.

Anyone with eyes can see that this is an attempt to block the high-altitude shortcut for flying soul masters, forcing those who come to force their way through the raging waves.

Fang Yuan was already familiar with the rules for entering the Sea God's Trial. Facing the Seahorse Douluo's test and the high-hanging blue light curtain, his face remained calm and composed, without the slightest surprise or hesitation. He simply nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

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The next moment, with a slight thought, his martial spirit was released.

A magnificent, holy phoenix, its body entirely gilded, spread its wings behind him, and in an instant, golden light soared into the sky, almost illuminating the entire turbulent sea within the sea.

The phoenix's wings shimmered with light, each feather crafted as if divinely forged, flowing with the purest power of light, exuding an aura of majesty that was inviolable.

The moment the Martial Soul possessed him, golden wings solidified behind Fang Yuan, and a radiant flame surrounded him, burning fiercely yet not violently, warm yet domineering. At this moment, Fang Yuan was like an angel descended from holy light, with unparalleled beauty and a holy temperament, his golden light restrained yet awe-inspiring.

He gently flapped his wings and flew straight into the turbulent sea.

The towering waves roared and surged towards him, but once they got within three feet of him, they were instantly vaporized by the blazing holy fire, and white mist billowed up.

The surging seawater was forcibly torn apart as if it were paper before him, revealing a straight path leading directly to the Seahorse Sacred Pillar Stone Platform.

Fang Yuan moved with composure and steadiness, as steady as Mount Tai, and continued straight ahead.

In the blink of an eye, he landed on the stone platform and stood steadily in front of Seahorse Douluo.

Looking at the pure and composed young man before him, Seahorse Douluo was initially slightly surprised that the other had passed the test so easily. But then, a strange feeling welled up in his heart—

Isn't this boy... a bit too young?

Seahorse Douluo's heart stirred slightly, and he subtly extended a wisp of his divine sense, gently probing the life force and bone age within the surrounding area.

Just this brief moment of investigation—

The Seahorse Saint Pillar Douluo, who was used to seeing geniuses, suddenly widened his eyes.

What the hell is this?!

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Seahorse Douluo even wondered if his Title Douluo-level mental perception was deceiving him.

An eight-year-old Soul Saint—even if one started cultivating from the womb, it wouldn't be this fast, right?

You know, when I was eighteen, I wasn't even at level 40, let alone level 70.

Seahorse Douluo, gazing upon the astonishing age and strength before him, could no longer maintain his composure and exclaimed, "You... how did you cultivate to such a level at such a young age?"

He had guarded the Seahorse Sacred Pillar for so many years and had seen countless land geniuses, but he had never seen anyone like Fang Yuan before.

He paused, then continued, "What is your purpose in traveling such a long distance, breaking through the blockade of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, to reach Seagod Island?"

While Seahorse Douluo was a devout believer in the Sea God, he was also aware of his own limitations—most Soul Masters on the mainland revered power and pursued profit, and had little respect for the Sea God and Sea God Island, which were far away in the sea.

The young man before them possessed terrifying strength and was so young that it was hard not to suspect that he had ulterior motives for coming to Seagod Island.

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Faced with the scrutinizing and wary questions from Seahorse Douluo, Fang Yuan did not answer directly. Instead, he slightly raised his eyes, calmly looked at the other party, and asked in return:

"Seahorse Douluo, you've wielded the Seahorse Sacred Pillar for so many years and presided over countless Sea God trials... Do you truly understand the real meaning behind the Sea God trials?"

A single sentence, falling lightly to the ground.

Seahorse Douluo was stunned on the spot, completely dumbfounded.

This statement is utterly contrary to the natural order!

But for a moment, he didn't know how to answer.

Yes, ever since he inherited the position of Holy Pillar Douluo, he has followed the duties of the seven Holy Pillars of the past: to protect Seagod Island, to screen out challengers from outside, and to carry out the trials left by Seagod.

He had always believed that the Sea God's test was a test of the devout believers by the Sea God.

What other deeper meaning could there be?

He had lived for so many years, yet he had never truly pondered this question.

Seeing that Seahorse Douluo was speechless, Fang Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile, "You'll find out soon enough."

His tone was calm, yet carried an almost certain confidence, as if the legendary sea god's test was already his for the taking.

As for what might happen later, whether overconfidence will lead to a harsh reality check...

Fang Yuan didn't care at all at that moment.

Anyway, there was no real loss.

If the act is successful, it will actually earn the Seahorse Douluo some respect, making the subsequent actions go more smoothly.

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Unbeknownst to Fang Yuan, a bright red figure was quietly observing his every move from afar.

Although he remained skeptical of Fang Yuan's words, Seahorse Douluo still chose to activate the Holy Pillar Trial Light according to the rules.

With the movements of the Seahorse Douluo.

A blue beam of light descended from the sky, enveloping the surrounding area.

At the same time, a phantom-like figure of a young girl appeared behind Fang Yuan...