Chapter 273: Top-Level Seven Trials
The group showed different expressions in response to the flute illusion trial. Some appeared in pain, others uneasy, and the most bizarre reaction came from Xiao Wu, who actually started laughing foolishly.
The first to break free from the illusion was the highest-ranking and 100,000-year soul ring-wearing Dugu Yan, which didn't surprise Ning Bei. However, he was curious as to why his woman, after breaking free from the illusion, gave herself a harsh glare. Was she perhaps accompanying him in the illusion to see the Moonlight Soul Bone?
Next, Xiao Wu, Ye Yin Zhu, Ning Rongrong with her head soul bone, and Nami almost simultaneously broke free from the illusion.
Ning Rongrong's face had a hint of pride, as if saying, "This little illusion was nothing," while Nami and Ye Yin Zhu just smiled at her without speaking.
As for Xiao Wu, her reaction was utterly absurd. It wasn't enough that she was fidgeting, but was she actually blushing like a teapot?
Finally, Long Nian Bing and Zhu Zhuqing broke free one by one and opened their eyes.
At the same time, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo stopped playing her flute and looked at everyone with a slight admiration.
"You're impressive; none of you were eliminated. It seems your confidence isn't without reason."
"Of course. We are the champions of this year's Continental Elite Soul Master Competition," Ning Rongrong boasted, taking Lady Sea Maiden Douluo's praise without any humility, as if she didn't even know what the word "modesty" meant.
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo didn't mind Rongrong's self-promotion and, looking at the group, asked, "Since you've passed the preliminary trial, who will go first?"
The group exchanged glances, and in the end, Long Nian Bing, being a man and a strong assault-type soul master, decided to set an example.
"Senior, I'll go first!"
"Alright."
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo nodded, turned toward the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar, and slowly raised her hands. Her face showed a sincere expression as a faint sea-blue glow emanated from her palms towards her chest.
The blue light seemed familiar to everyone, resembling the strong light emitted by the Han Hai Qi Kun Shield.
As the blue light reached its peak, the entire Sea Maiden Holy Pillar was enveloped in glowing mist. Soon, the light beneath the pillar suddenly brightened and quickly climbed to the top. At the same time, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo turned and pointed at Long Nian Bing, and he was instantly bathed in the glow.
To the group's surprise, Long Nian Bing's pale blue halo quickly turned pure white, then rapidly shifted to light yellow, followed by deep yellow and light purple, matching the colors of his soul rings. It only stopped when the light turned completely black.
Meanwhile, the bottom of the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar began to shine with black light, quickly dyeing half of the pillar black.
The woman who had been guiding them looked at Long Nian Bing with a trace of pity, muttering to herself, "See, you insisted on taking the trial. The Sea God's trial for land soul masters..."
As the black light covered the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar, six beams of black light shot out, surrounding Long Nian Bing in the center. Upon a closer look, Long Nian Bing saw six square light panels in front of him, each with traces of writing. One of them still emitted a strong light, while the other five were dim.
"Is this really the Black-Level Six Trials? There are two more trials than the ones I faced."
After the initial shock, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo quickly turned to face the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar, clasping her hands together, and said, "Sea God, is this person truly irredeemable? Otherwise, why treat him this way?"
Her words made the group exchange confused looks. What was this Black-Level Six Trials?
Seeing that Lady Sea Maiden Douluo was still seeking confirmation from the Sea God, Ning Bei decided to explain to everyone.
"The difficulty of the Sea God's trials is linked to the strength and talent of the person taking the trial. White and yellow levels only have one trial, purple has up to three, and black has anywhere from four to six trials."
"So, Long Nian Bing will be facing the hardest trial of the Black-Level Six."
After hearing Ning Bei's explanation, the group understood, but they were still unsure about the intensity of the Black-Level Six Trials.
Seeing their confusion, Ning Bei pointed to the Sea Maiden Douluo and said, "The Title Douluo we met earlier faced the Black-Level Four Trials."
"Hiss!"
With this point of comparison, the group gasped. The potential to reach Title Douluo was immense, yet the opponent had only faced the Black-Level Four Trials. The Black-Level Six Trials must be an entirely different level of difficulty.
"Are you scared now?" Ning Bei teased, enjoying the looks of disbelief on their faces.
"Ridiculous! Why would I be afraid? If there's a harder trial, bring it on!" Ning Rongrong responded defiantly.
Encouraged by Ning Bei's playful challenge, Ning Rongrong couldn't hold back and shouted for more difficult trials.
At this point, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo confirmed that Long Nian Bing had indeed received the Black-Level Six Trials. She turned to look at him with a complex expression.
"I'm not sure whether I should congratulate you or say you're unlucky. The Black-Level Trials have only appeared 31 times in the last century, and only seven people successfully completed them. Those seven are the guardians of our Sea God's Seven Holy Pillars. Among them, only the Sea Dragon Douluo has completed the Black-Level Six Trials."
"The Black-Level Six Trials, if passed, will grant you the same status and power as the Seven Holy Pillar guardians of Sea God Island. If you fail... you die."
After speaking, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo turned her gaze toward Ning Rongrong, who had been boasting earlier.
"Are you still sure you want to take a higher-level trial?"
Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment, feeling a slight fear rising within her, but she quickly regained her composure and declared confidently, "Of course! Since Long Nian Bing is facing the Black-Level Six Trials, only an even higher-level trial would be worthy of me!"
Her proud attitude made Lady Sea Maiden Douluo frown in dissatisfaction.
"Hmph, you don't know what you're getting into. Well, if that's the case, it's your turn."
"Alright, I'll go!" Ning Rongrong puffed out her chest and walked toward Lady Sea Maiden Douluo.
"Come on."
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo did not hesitate, repeating the previous actions. As Ning Rongrong was bathed in light, the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar behind her also began to glow.
White, yellow, purple, black—the changing hues of the light didn't surprise Lady Sea Maiden Douluo. She expected Ning Rongrong to face the Black-Level Trials, as she had the same talent as Long Nian Bing. The only question was how many trials she would face.
However, when the black light surrounding Ning Rongrong began to turn blood-red, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo's expression shifted to one of shock, her face distorting in disbelief.
"Top-level Seven Trials?"
Indeed, seven glowing panels of light appeared in front of Ning Rongrong, each with a glaring red hue, signaling that she had obtained a higher-level trial than Long Nian Bing.
After a moment, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo, finally regaining her composure, looked at Ning Rongrong with a complicated expression.
"Congratulations, child. Your wish has come true. The Top-Level Seven Trials, even I have never seen them. I heard only the High Priestess has ever faced this level of trial."
Ning Rongrong:
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