: Someone Has Obtained the Divine Test First?

Golden light suddenly exploded beneath the Seahorse Sacred Pillar.

Fang Yuan felt an immense power descend from the heavens, directly imprinting itself deep within his soul.

At that very instant, the air behind him distorted slightly.

A slender yet solid figure slowly emerged—Xiao Wu's soul.

She was no longer a phantom, ethereal remnant soul; her soul had been materialized by soul power. At this moment, the eyes of the examiners around her rapidly changed, from white, yellow, purple, to black, finally settling on red.

Seahorse Douluo's pupils constricted sharply, and he exclaimed in disbelief, "Red... Top-level assessment!!"

This suddenly appearing girl was able to pass the Red-level assessment, an assessment that only the High Priest of Seagod Island could pass.

The same level as in the original work, Red Level One Exam.

Xiao Wu's soul trembled slightly, as if drawn by invisible threads, creating a faint connection with Fang Yuan, like a sword sheath and sword, interdependent and inseparable.

Then, Seahorse Douluo frowned as he looked at the golden Sea God Trial that had never appeared in the history of Seagod Island before.

He had lived for so many years and had seen purple, black, and red assessments, but he had never seen... such a golden assessment.

I was caught in a dilemma, unsure of what to say...

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God Realm, Poseidon Temple.

The sea god sat on his divine throne, his gaze piercing through the dimensional barrier and landing on Fang Yuan.

Unlike the god of life, who was devoted to life, emotions, and kindness, the sea god was always pragmatic, focusing only on results and potential.

At this moment, he looked at the square that had received the nine trials of the sea god that he had descended, and slowly nodded.

"good."

Although the Sea God also wanted to choose a successor from among the believers on Sea God Island, unfortunately, over the years, no one had yet satisfied him.

Even Poseidon, the strongest Sea God Douluo on Sea God Island right now, originally had an ordinary martial soul; the Sea God martial soul was bestowed upon him by Poseidon.

His true talent was not enough to warrant the divine test.

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Just then, a gentle sea breeze swept by, yet it was so oppressive that it made it hard for everyone to breathe.

A stunningly beautiful figure in red, exuding a cool and sacred aura, slowly emerged from behind, holding a scepter adorned with a golden rhombus-shaped gem.

It was Poseidon!

The High Priest of Poseidon Island, the human being closest to the gods.

Her gaze first fell on Xiao Wu's solidified soul and crimson divine light, paused for a moment, and then turned to the golden divine radiance that had never appeared before around her.

For the first time ever, a faint smile appeared in his usually indifferent eyes.

"Welcome to Poseidon Island."

She spoke, her voice not loud, yet clearly reaching everyone's ears, carrying both authority and gentleness.

Poseidon's gaze settled quietly on Fang Yuan, and she asked softly, "What is your name, examiner, and where are you from?"

Fang Yuan composed himself, his expression calm, and answered truthfully, "I am Fang Yuan, an orphan with no father or mother."

Poseidon gave him a deep look, but didn't ask any further questions; she simply nodded slightly.

She turned to look at the Seahorse Douluo, who was still in a daze, and calmly instructed him:

"Seahorse, from now on, you will be fully responsible for guiding the two of them through their divine trials."

Seahorse Douluo stiffened and quickly bowed: "I will obey, High Priest! However, this golden assessment..."

Poseidon then calmly explained the origin of Fang Yuan's golden test: "The test he underwent was nominally the Nine Tests of the Sea God. Such a test is unprecedented in history."

"Even I've never seen anything like this before."

Poseidon paused, then turned to Seahorse Douluo. "Ouya, pass on my orders. These two are honored guests of this island until they complete the Sea God's test. No one is to neglect or offend them. Apart from not helping them complete the test, meet their conditions as much as possible. They can stay in your Seahorse City. Also, summon the other six for a meeting at the Sea God's Temple tomorrow." Seahorse Douluo trembled.

When he looked at Fang Yuan again, his eyes had completely changed.

There was awe, surprise, fear, and a touch of bewilderment.

He clasped his hands emphatically: "Your subordinate understands."

Poseidon said no more, and with a slight sway, her figure vanished into thin air like a mirage.

Only after she had completely departed did Seahorse Douluo let out a long breath, turn to Fang Yuan, and ask with barely suppressed doubt:

"You... seemed certain before even undergoing the assessment. Did you... already know something?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Yuan simply smiled, his tone light yet profound: "Seahorse Douluo, you only know the Sea God, but you've forgotten one thing."

"There is more than one god in this world."

As soon as the words were spoken, Seahorse Douluo froze on the spot, his mind reeling as if struck by a thunderbolt.

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Meanwhile, on the sea, another fleet was breaking through the waves and slowly approaching the shallows of Haishen Island.

The flags of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School fluttered in the sea breeze, and the ships stretched out in a continuous line, clearly indicating that they were a team from one of the top powers on the continent.

Although Ning Fengzhi did not arrive in person, Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, personally escorted them, and Ning Rongrong led the way. All the talented young disciples from the sects disembarked, making quite a spectacle.

The moment her feet touched the land of Seagod Island, Ning Rongrong looked up sharply in the direction of the Seahorse Pillar.

She had clearly seen the strange phenomenon of two divine lights, one red and one gold, intertwined, shooting straight into the sky from the sea.

The girl almost immediately grabbed Bone Douluo's sleeve, her voice filled with barely concealed urgency and shock: "Grandpa Bone! Look at the sky just now—someone has already passed the Divine Trial!"

Bone Douluo raised an eyebrow slightly and followed her gaze. The lingering ripples in the sky had not completely dissipated, and the air was filled with an aura that made even a Title Douluo like him feel a slight unease.

"What a coincidence?" he muttered to himself, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "We've only just landed on the island, and someone's already passed the Sea God's test?"

The next moment, a subtle yet chilling killing intent silently flashed across Bone Douluo's eyes.

So what if someone beats us to it?

As long as they haven't truly become gods, as long as they're still in the mortal realm, they can be killed.

As long as the person who preemptively obtained the Divine Examination is eliminated, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's chance will still remain.

He remained calm, but a faint trace of soul power already surrounded him, ready to strike with lightning speed once he had ascertained the situation.

At this moment, a middle-aged Sea Soul Master with a calm demeanor quickly stepped forward to greet them.

Although Poseidon Island is isolated from the world, it is not blind and deaf; they are aware of the major powers on the continent.

The group of people in front of him were dressed in luxurious clothes and had an extraordinary temperament. In addition, with the iconic Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School logo, the middle-aged Sea Soul Master recognized their origins at a glance.

He cupped his hands slightly, his tone not particularly enthusiastic, but still maintaining basic politeness: "Is the visitor a friend of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Ning Rongrong was taken aback, not expecting that the other party would recognize them.

The middle-aged Sea Soul Master continued, speaking directly: "What brings so many of you to Seagod Island?"

Bone Douluo stepped forward, blocking Ning Rongrong's path, a polite smile on his face: "I have long admired the reputation of Seagod Island, which is independent of the world and protected by divine power. I have specially brought the juniors of my sect here, firstly to pay a visit, and secondly to let them see the splendor of this overseas holy land."

This statement is half true and half false, and it doesn't sound like there's anything wrong with it.

Looking at the group of young soul masters before him, especially since many of them were only support-type soul masters using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the middle-aged sea soul master shook his head slightly and earnestly advised, "I advise you to leave as soon as possible. Seagod Island is not a place you can come and go as you please. Everyone who sets foot on the island may be subject to a test, but the test is fraught with life-or-death danger. Even if you pass by chance, you must stay on the island, worship the Seagod, protect Seagod Island, and never leave easily for the rest of your life."

He had already been quite blunt—

Poseidon Island does not support idlers, nor does it accept freeloaders!

If you want benefits and opportunities to be tested, then you have to stay and "sell yourself" to become the guardian of the sea god.

Ning Rongrong's excitement froze instantly.

She then suddenly realized that she had been so focused on the assessment rewards and becoming stronger that she had completely overlooked this most important rule.

She quickly looked up at Bone Douluo, her eyes filled with a hint of panic.

Bone Douluo's heart sank as well.

He wasn't afraid of the dangers of the assessment; with his Title Douluo strength, protecting a few juniors to ensure their safe completion of the assessment was no difficult task. What he feared was—

If the most outstanding disciples of these sects were to actually pass the divine test but were forcibly kept on Seagod Island and not allowed to leave, then Sect Master Ning Fengzhi would probably really go crazy.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School already has a small number of members, and its outstanding disciples are extremely precious. How could they all be left on this remote overseas island?

Moreover, according to Ning Rongrong's previous statement, Seagod Island has seven holy pillar guardians, each of whom is a titled Douluo.

If a fight were to break out, even if he were Bone Douluo, he wouldn't have the slightest confidence in forcibly taking people away.

Bone Douluo lowered his voice and asked solemnly, "Rongrong, tell me honestly, after passing the test, is it really necessary to stay on Seagod Island, and is there no other way to leave?"

Ning Rongrong quickly shook her head and explained in a low voice, "No, Grandpa Bone, there are exceptions! As long as the examinee who passed the Sea God's test personally pleads for us, even if we pass the test, we don't have to stay on Sea God Island and can leave normally!"

Bone Douluo's pupils contracted slightly.

The Sea God's Test...

In an instant, his gaze toward the Seahorse Pillar deepened.

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Ever since he learned the true significance of Fang Yuan's assessment, Seahorse Douluo's entire aura has subtly changed.

The aloofness and haughtiness of the sea god's messenger that he had previously displayed were completely gone. His gaze toward Fang Yuan was now filled with genuine respect and gentleness. Even his tone of voice softened, as if he were afraid of disturbing the being who was so favored by the sea god.

He bowed slightly, his posture respectful and solemn, explaining to Fang Yuan word by word the rules of the Sea God's assessment, the significance of the sacred pillar, and the content of the tests that would follow. His explanations were clear and his patience was remarkable, showing the same attitude one would have towards a distinguished guest and the future successor of the Sea God.

Xiao Wu also went into hibernation again after passing the assessment.

Just then, a slightly chaotic sound of footsteps approached from afar, and the middle-aged Sea Soul Master in charge of guiding them led a large group of people to the shore in the middle of the sea.

The number of people who came was so great that they almost filled the open space on the shore, and at a glance, they were all Soul Masters from the mainland.

Seahorse Douluo frowned slightly, and had no choice but to put aside his explanation for now. He said gently to Fang Yuan, "Please wait a moment while I deal with these guests."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and looked at the group of people who had suddenly arrived, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

Poseidon Island has always been peaceful, so when did so many soul masters from the mainland suddenly flock here? And judging from this scene, they are clearly here as a group to participate in the Poseidon Trial, which is too abnormal.

Before he could ask, an old yet deep voice rang out from the crowd. Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, stepped forward and calmly introduced himself: "Gu Rong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

Seahorse Douluo raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.

As far as he knew, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was a top-tier support-type sect on the continent, with almost all of its disciples being support-type Soul Masters, making their combat strength inherently weak.

Now that so many young disciples have been brought in at once, it would be fine if it were just low-level assessments like Yellow or Purple. But if someone triggers a high-level assessment like Black or above, it will be difficult to support the Soul Master's physique and combat power. They will most likely die from exhaustion during the assessment.

Moreover, when his gaze fell upon Bone Douluo, he instantly understood—the reason this group was able to safely pass through the blockade of the Demon Soul Great White Shark and reach the Sea of ​​the Sea must be because they forcibly broke through with the strength of this Title Douluo.

Could it be that they plan to rely on the protection of a Title Douluo to cheat their way through the Sea God's Trial?

The Sea God's Trial is a trial personally descended by the Sea God. It is so sacred and solemn that it cannot be desecrated in this way.

His displeasure and dissatisfaction surged instantly, and Seahorse Douluo spoke coldly: "If you want to accept the Sea God's test, you must first pass the preliminary test of the Sea within the Sea and cross this sea area before you are qualified to accept the Holy Pillar's approval."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and placed it on the Seahorse Sacred Pillar, channeling his soul power into it.

In an instant, the calm sea seemed to be stirred up by an invisible hand. Giant waves surged wildly, crashing against the shore with a deafening roar. The once peaceful sea surface was instantly transformed into a perilous and desperate situation.

Most of the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were support-type Soul Masters. Their faces were pale as they stared at the surging waves, their hearts filled with coldness.

They were not good at fighting and were physically weak. How could they possibly pass such a test?

Only a few combat-type Soul Masters within the sect remained relatively calm and did not panic too much.

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong and Bone Douluo in the crowd never focused their full attention on Seahorse Douluo and the surging sea. Their peripheral vision kept falling on the figure behind Seahorse Douluo—Fang Yuan, their gazes complex and full of inquiry.