Chapter 83
: A Pure Collection of Yellow and Black Levels
Ning Rongrong's gaze remained subtly fixed on Fang Yuan throughout.
Observing the Seahorse Douluo's attitude towards him just now, a thought almost immediately came to mind: This person is most likely the guy who obtained the Sea God's test.
Strangely, the more she looked at this handsome and aloof young man, the stronger the inexplicable sense of familiarity she felt.
She clearly had never seen this person before, but the other person's eyebrows, features, and even the way he stood there calmly, all seemed so familiar that she felt a little dazed.
She frowned, trying hard to recall the corresponding figure in her mind, but it remained a blur, leaving only a lingering sense of familiarity.
The Bone Douluo Ancient Banyan Tree standing to the side had no idea what Ning Rongrong was thinking.
His dark green eyes gleamed with a sharp light, full of calculation and scrutiny.
He discreetly sized up Fang Yuan, trying to deduce his background from his clothing, demeanor, and soul power fluctuations...
Sea spirit masters and land spirit masters have very distinct differences in appearance and temperament, and most can be distinguished at a glance.
Just then, the Seahorse Douluo suddenly moved.
He casually took a step forward, landing precisely between Bone Douluo and Fang Yuan, subtly blocking Bone Douluo's view. His tone was calm: "Now that you have arrived at the Seahorse Sacred Pillar, please decide as soon as possible whether you wish to begin the trial."
Bone Douluo felt a slight chill, realizing that Seahorse Douluo was protecting Fang Yuan.
He immediately withdrew his gaze, a polite smile returning to his face, and nodded slightly: "Of course. Since we, the people of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, are here, we must naturally undergo the Sea God's test. Let's begin."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and looked at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School disciples lined up neatly behind him. He gave them a slight look, signaling them to go forward first and try to cross this sea within a sea.
This test is not the Sea God's test, and it is not mandatory to be alone. Soul Masters can team up, cooperate with each other, and assist each other to pass the test together.
However, Bone Douluo knew that the assessment level obtained by teaming up to pass the test would be greatly reduced.
But there was no other way. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had very obvious flaws. Most of the core disciples were still support Soul Masters. If it weren't for this, it would be impossible to pass through the Sea within the Sea.
Soon, the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School sprang into action.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the number one support martial soul on the continent, giving it a huge advantage in teamwork.
A series of shimmering lights shone, amplifying soul power, increasing speed, and strengthening defense. Combat soul masters charged ahead, while support soul masters protected them from behind. The group supported each other and barely managed to cross the turbulent sea within the sea.
By the time they reached the sacred pillar platform, they were all soaked in sweat, panting heavily, and collapsed on the ground in a disheveled state, barely able to lift their hands.
Seahorse Douluo watched coldly from the sidelines, secretly scoffing in his heart.
Is this a group of people trying to complete the Poseidon assessment on Poseidon Island?
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Taking advantage of this opening, Bone Douluo slowly walked towards Fang Yuan.
He wore a seemingly friendly smile and spoke in a calm tone, taking the initiative to start a conversation:
"I am Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Our meeting is fate. Young friend, it seems you are also a Land Soul Master? May I ask where you come from and what your name is?"
He spoke politely and casually, but every word he uttered was a probe into his true intentions.
Fang Yuan sneered inwardly.
He saw through Bone Douluo's scheme at a glance—it was nothing more than figuring out his background, power, and lineage, then assessing his value, deciding whether to win him over, show goodwill and pave the way, or... regard him as a threat and deal with him secretly.
As the saying goes, a kind heart cannot command an army, and righteousness cannot manage finances.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's merchant guild is spread across the continent, and its wealth rivals that of a nation. It is not because of its soft heart that it has been able to stand firm in this dog-eat-dog world.
Fang Yuan subtly took half a step back, using the opportunity to shield the Seahorse Douluo beside him in front of him.
Seahorse Douluo was slightly taken aback, but immediately understood what he meant.
Without refusing, he stood upright, directly blocking between Bone Douluo and Fang Yuan, firmly protecting this distinguished guest who had been personally selected by the High Priest of Seagod Island to receive special care.
Facing the somewhat unfriendly gaze of Bone Douluo, Seahorse Douluo said calmly, "You should be careful, sir. This is a distinguished guest of our Seagod Island."
Although he was not good at the scheming and deceit of the mainland, he knew that a titled Douluo who took the initiative to approach him for no reason must have had ulterior motives.
Bone Douluo showed no embarrassment whatsoever. He simply withdrew his gaze and said casually, "I only wanted to get to know you because you look kind, and it's fate that we met on Seagod Island. I have no ill intentions."
"That would be best!"
Seahorse Douluo's eyes were cold as he glanced at him, his tone devoid of any politeness.
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Amidst the crowd, Ning Rongrong, escorted by a powerful sect disciple, safely crossed the Sea Within a Sea.
Finally, all the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have passed the Sea Within a Sea and are beginning to undergo the Sea God's test.
Ning Rongrong stood on the Seahorse Sacred Pillar, her hands clenched slightly, feeling both nervous and apprehensive.
She is still young and has only recently broken through to the level of Great Soul Master. Although her cultivation is considered top-notch among the younger generation of the sect, her talent is not among the best of the geniuses on the entire continent.
Moreover, she knew best in her heart that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul had a fatal flaw—it could never break through level seventy-nine in its lifetime. Bearing such a shackle, she really had no confidence in the level she was about to achieve in the assessment.
Without another word, Seahorse Douluo gently raised his right hand, a soft and sacred blue light emanating from his palm, which slowly poured into the Seahorse Sacred Pillar in front of him.
In an instant, the entire Seahorse Sacred Pillar shone brightly.
Those who were the first to undergo the assessment were the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School who had just passed through the Sea of Seas.
The light from the sacred pillar swept across the crowd, most of them with anticipation and joy on their faces. But the final assessment levels revealed were exactly as Bone Douluo had predicted—almost all of them were Yellow-level or Purple-level assessments, with a few slightly better ones only reaching the second Purple-level assessment, and none higher.
Ning Rongrong felt a slight heaviness in her heart.
Finally, it was her turn.
When the light of the sacred pillar completely enveloped her, Ning Rongrong held her breath, her heart pounding.
Initially, the light was yellow, representing the Yellow Level assessment; however, after a short while, the yellow faded and turned into purple, symbolizing the Purple Level assessment.
The purple light grew deeper and deeper, then suddenly stopped just before it was about to turn black.
Ning Rongrong's long eyelashes trembled slightly, disappointment crept onto her face, and her eyes drooped down in sadness.
Meanwhile, Bone Douluo, standing to the side, witnessed everything.
These disciples of the sect were all assessed at the yellow or purple level, which was neither high nor low. They were neither forced to stay on Seagod Island nor did they receive any great opportunities.
It was thought that Ning Rongrong, the most talented person in the sect, could bring an unexpected result and pass the Black level or even higher assessment, but in the end, she only stopped at the Purple level.
the more you hope, the harder you fall.
The smile on Bone Douluo's face gradually froze, his entire face became stiff, and a trace of undisguised disappointment and solemnity flashed deep in his eyes.
It seems that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's plan to come to Seagod Island is going to fail this time.