Chapter 275: Posexi
Nami , the one directly involved, was stunned. She gazed at the nine light panels before her, unable to speak for a long time. Among the nine panels, eight were dim, and only the one representing the first trial continued to glow brightly.
As Nami was still pondering what level of trial she had received, the nine light panels merged into one, and a golden light shot into her forehead. A trident imprint appeared at the center of her brow.
Her companions, curious, surrounded her, examining the trident pattern on her forehead. It was clearly different from their own marks.
Nami 's divine mark looked noble and mysterious, much like Ning Bei's divine snowflake mark.
Xiao Wu couldn't help but express her envy:
"Wow, Nami , your tattoo is beautiful! I want one too."
Nami shyly ran her fingers through her light green hair, and Xiao Wu's words made her unable to stop smiling.
On the side, Ning Rongrong shoved Xiao Wu away with a disdainful look.
"What tattoo? This is a divine mark, alright? And what is there that you don't want?"
Xiao Wu didn't mind her friend's mockery and instead asked, confused:
"What level of trial did Nami get? This seems different from ours."
After some thought, everyone turned their gaze back to the Sea Maiden Douluo. As the guardian of the Holy Pillar, she should be more knowledgeable about the trials.
Sea Maiden Douluo seemed to understand their confusion, shaking her head with a complex expression:
"I don't know either!"
"Don't know?"
"Senior, you're joking, right? How can you not know?"
Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong were both speechless. Was this native just playing with them?
Sea Maiden Douluo didn't mind their questioning, shaking her head again.
"I truly don't know. I've never heard of a Golden Nine Trials."
Just as they were about to inquire further, a delicate female voice reached their ears, drawing their attention.
"You don't need to trouble her. This girl is not facing the Top-Level Nine Trials, but the Sea God's Nine Trials."
The voice drew closer, and when the final word reached their ears, a red light suddenly expanded. They felt a gentle breeze, and before them appeared a woman.
The woman seemed to be in her early thirties, draped in a bright red robe. Her sea-blue hair fluttered in the wind, and she held a staff three meters long.
The woman's beauty was indescribable, and her noble, graceful aura left a deep impression.
Ning Bei immediately recognized her as Posexi, the ruler of the seas, one of the three greatest Douluos.
Just as everyone was wondering who this woman was, Sea Maiden Douluo beside them slightly bowed and greeted her.
"Subordinate greets the Great Deity."
The woman's identity became clear with Sea Maiden Douluo's words.
"Is she the High Priest you mentioned earlier?"
"She must be, otherwise, an Ultimate Douluo like you wouldn't show such respect."
While Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu whispered, Sea Maiden Douluo continued explaining the situation to them.
"Great Deity, four of these children have received the Black-Level Six Trials, two have received Top-Level trials, and the green-haired girl… her trial, I have never seen before. Could I have made an error? Please, Great Deity, punish me."
The red-robed woman smiled, her expression warm and gentle, offering a comforting aura.
"It's not your fault. Don't worry. I have never seen such a situation either, so don't feel guilty."
After soothing Sea Maiden Douluo, Posexi's eyes turned to the children, then lingered on Nami 's trident mark on her forehead.
"Child, I've waited more than a hundred years for this moment. Can you tell me about your background?"
Under the gaze of this noble woman, Nami felt nervous, but fortunately, Ning Bei patted her head, reassuring her.
"Senior, I was born in Han Hai City."
"I'm currently a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
After Nami briefly explained her background, a trace of doubt appeared in Posexi's eyes. The girl had excellent talent, but compared to her, still lacked somewhat. Why did the Sea God's Nine Trials pass her by and instead choose this girl?
This thought weighed on Posexi's heart. After serving the Sea God for over a hundred years, had she truly become someone else's stepping stone?
But this was the Sea God's will. As the High Priest of Sea God Island, she had no right to resist.
Lost in thought, Posexi's expression didn't change. After a while, she looked seriously at Nami .
"Nami , from now on, remember this."
"Yes, Senior!"
Seeing the determination in Nami 's eyes, Posexi spoke seriously:
"From this moment on, no one on Sea God Island is worthy of your respect, including me. Don't ever call me Senior again. Call me Posexi or High Priest, whichever you prefer."
"Huh?"
Nami didn't expect the serious request to be about this. She was taken aback.
After saying that, Posexi turned to Sea Maiden Douluo.
"Sea Maiden, issue my orders. Until these six children have completed the Sea God's trials, treat them as esteemed guests of the island. No one is allowed to disrespect or offend them."
"Yes, Great Deity!"
Sea Maiden Douluo bowed deeply, showing great respect. On Sea God Island, Posexi was the highest authority, and no one dared oppose her.
After giving the orders, Posexi turned her gaze back to Nami .
"Child, I believe you will pass the Sea God's trials. Remember, the Sea God's Nine Trials require at least one trial to be completed each year. Otherwise, all your progress will be for naught."
"If I fail the Sea God's Nine Trials, will I die?"
Nami looked uneasily at Posexi, causing her expression to change drastically. In an instant, she disappeared from her original position, and reappeared inches from Nami 's face, her aura suddenly bursting forth.
"Nami , remember this! Never let the thought of failure enter your mind. This concerns the life and death of Sea God Island, understand?"
Although Nami didn't fully understand why Posexi was saying this, she nodded in agreement.
After everything was said, Posexi's red aura flared once more, and she vanished from sight.
"This High Priest gives off a terrifying aura. If it weren't for Brother Ning Bei, I almost would've been scared stiff," Xiao Wu said, still shaken, watching where Posexi had disappeared. Ning Bei couldn't help but laugh.
"Do you think someone at the 99th-level would be easy to deal with? Don't feel bad. I felt a great deal of pressure myself."
The others clearly shared Xiao Wu's sentiment, feeling the overwhelming pressure Posexi's presence brought.
Ning Bei wasn't exaggerating. This was one of the few times he had felt truly threatened by someone.
Looking back, only Di Tian and Qian Dao Liu had given him a similar feeling.
As for the younger Chen Xin and Gu Rong, they didn't have the presence to intimidate him.
While they were talking, a woman's voice reached Ning Bei's ears, making him pause.
(END CHAPTER)
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