Chapter 274: Sea God's Nine Trials
Ning Rongrong's expression was a whirlwind of emotions. She didn't know whether to be happy about her talent or to feel anxious about the possibility of being stuck in a more difficult divine trial.
After a moment, Ning Rongrong cautiously asked:
"Has no one ever passed the Top-Level Seven Trials?"
"Not exactly. Our Sea God Island's High Priest, a 99th-level Ultimate Douluo, faced the Top-Level Trials as part of her divine test."
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo raised an eyebrow and shared the truth with Ning Rongrong.
"So, only one person in several hundred years has passed the Top-Level Trials, right?"
"Correct."
Seeing the mischievous smile on Lady Sea Maiden Douluo's face, Ning Rongrong turned to her brother, making a face, as if asking what to do. At that moment, Xiao Wu couldn't take it anymore and slapped her on the back of the head.
"Ah! What was that for?"
After a yelp of pain, Ning Rongrong covered her head and glared at her close friend.
Xiao Wu was displeased with her nervousness and angrily said:
"Stop being so scared! Can that High Priest reach the level of Soul Emperor at 15 years old? Our talent is the best in the world! We will definitely pass the trial."
Ning Rongrong, getting a boost from her friend's words, regained her confidence, thinking what Xiao Wu said made sense.
"That's right, a mere Top-Level Seven Trials can't stop me!"
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo, who had been listening to their conversation, was shocked by their responses. Her face changed, filled with disbelief.
"What? You're only 15 years old?"
"Yes, except for Sister Yan, we're all 15, and Sister Yan is already a Soul Saint."
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo couldn't calm her emotions for a while, but it seemed she understood why the Sea God had set such a terrifying trial. Her gaze swept over the children who had not yet undergone the test. If she guessed correctly, all of them would face Black-Level trials or higher.
After calming down, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo spoke again:
"Who will go next?"
"I'll go. See, Xiao Wu is also up for a Top-Level trial," Ning Rongrong said confidently.
Having heard that their two friends had already learned about their trial levels, Xiao Wu couldn't hold back and stepped forward.
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo gave Xiao Wu a deep look. Her heart-reading ability had already revealed the true identity of this girl, but she didn't probe further. Everything would be decided by the Sea God.
The familiar light flickered again, and the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar glowed for the third time. The same red glow as Ning Rongrong's lit up in front of Xiao Wu, and her heart skipped a beat. At least her trial wouldn't be worse than Nian Bing's.
A few seconds later, six light panels appeared in front of Xiao Wu, one of them radiating light.
"Red-Level Six Trials, congratulations!"
Taking a deep breath, Lady Sea Maiden Douluo announced Xiao Wu's trial level. She wasn't surprised, as it seemed only natural. It appeared that the Sea God did not reject soul beasts taking the trial.
Ning Bei, thoughtfully stroking his chin, recalled that in the original story, Xiao Wu took the trial in a soul form and only received the Red-Level One Trial. That had been a special case because of Tang San's connection with the Sea God.
Now, Xiao Wu, independently undergoing the trial, had already reached Red-Level Six. It seemed this was her destiny.
Xiao Wu, feeling a bit displeased that her trial level was lower than her friends', looked over at Ning Rongrong, who was wearing a triumphant smile.
"Hahaha! I knew it! I'm the second best in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, little Xiao Wu, how laughable," Ning Rongrong gloated.
Ning Rongrong's bold words quickly irritated Xiao Wu, and in a moment of frustration, she approached and began scratching her mercilessly, making Ning Rongrong beg for mercy.
"Hmph! That'll teach you to show off in front of Xiao Wu!"
After Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Yin Zhu also went through the Sea Maiden Douluo's test.
Both received the Black-Level Six Trials, the same as Long Nian Bing, and they were content with the results. Especially Zhu Zhuqing, who thought that if she hadn't met her two friends in Soto City, she could have been in a much worse situation.
Thinking about having to team up with Dai Mu Bai to face Dai Weisi and Zhu ZhuYun... It was something no one would want.
After completing their trials, the two of them returned to the group, and only Dugu Yan and Nami had not yet faced the divine trial.
"I'll go first. Nami , you can go last," Dugu Yan said.
"Okay, Master!"
Dugu Yan knew that the primary purpose of this mission was for Nami , so she left her trial for last, and Nami didn't refuse.
"You're the Soul Saint, right?"
"Yes."
"Alright, I'll explain first. While the trial level is related to your cultivation, the most important factor is your talent. I don't want you to feel disappointed later."
Dugu Yan nodded, understanding. She knew her own limits. If not for meeting Ning Bei, she would still be struggling with her body's toxicity. Getting any trial at all was already a blessing.
"Let's begin!"
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo nodded and summoned the Sea God's light again.
As expected, Dugu Yan, like the others, received the Black-Level Six Trials, confirming that her talent was not superior to that of Long Nian Bing and others.
Dugu Yan didn't mind and returned to Ning Bei's side, encouraging Nami , "Nami , you've got this!"
"Yes, Master!"
Taking a deep breath, Nami slowly stepped forward in front of the group. Lady Sea Maiden Douluo looked at the girl before her, her gaze softening. From this child, she sensed the aura of her kin.
Ning Bei also understood the expression of Lady Sea Maiden Douluo. As a hybrid of human and sea soul beast, she was more empathetic than ordinary people.
"Are you ready, child?"
"Senior, I'm ready."
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo nodded, and this time, she summoned the Sea God's light for the final time. As to why Ning Bei was excluded, wasn't the divine snowflake mark on his forehead not to be taken lightly?
In an instant, Nami was bathed in divine light. The Sea Maiden Holy Pillar exploded with the brightest and most powerful light ever. The white, yellow, purple, and black colors quickly shifted to a blinding red.
At this moment, though Lady Sea Maiden Douluo was surprised by the Red-Level trial, she managed to keep her composure. But when the light on the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar turned from glaring red to brilliant gold, her expression completely broke down.
"What's going on? Wasn't it a Red-Level trial? Why is it turning yellow?"
Xiao Wu, who had been happy for her friend, was now shocked. The gold light made it too similar to the Yellow-Level trial.
Lady Sea Maiden Douluo's heart was shaken. This was definitely not the Yellow-Level trial.
"No, this is not the Yellow-Level trial, it can't be!"
The next second, the light panels emerging from the Sea Maiden Holy Pillar confirmed that Lady Sea Maiden Douluo's guess was right. There were nine golden panels surrounding Nami , and the Yellow-Level trial would only have one.
Seeing the nine panels surrounding Nami , Ning Bei relaxed. It seemed like the Sea God's position was practically secured.
(END CHAPTER)
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