Chapter 386: The Start of the Second Trial
"Don't underestimate the divine trial. This is linked to your lives, and I don't even know if failing the divine trial will result in the loss of your lives."
Seeing that the group appeared too relaxed, Ning Bei decided to tighten their focus. If they failed due to carelessness, it would be a big joke. However, what Ning Rongrong said next almost broke his composure.
The little girl casually waved her hand and said:
"Aiya, Brother, even if we fail, you're here, right? You'll take us and escape, and there's no way anyone here at Sea God Island can stop us. There's no way the Sea God would personally get involved with us juniors, right? That would be too shameful!"
"What if the Sea God himself decides to take you all?"
"Well, then maybe... you could, perhaps, possibly defeat the Sea God, right?"
Upon hearing that the Sea God might really intervene, Ning Rongrong hesitated and weakly asked.
Ning Bei let out a chuckle, looking at his sister as if she were a fool. It was moments like these when one couldn't help but laugh out of sheer helplessness.
"Heh, come, let me ask you this. His name is Sea God, right? Answer me!"
"Uh, yes... yes."
"And I'm a human, not a god, right? Look into my eyes and answer me!"
"Yes, I guess."
"So, you want me to fight hand-to-hand with a being who has become a god, someone with thousands of years of power? Do you think I can win? Huh? Can I? Can I?"
Ning Bei hit Ning Rongrong's head with an annoyed expression. "I told you to prepare properly this whole year, and now you want to hold onto my legs at the last minute?"
"Aiyo, we did prepare, but it's just that you always think we underestimate the trial, that's why I said that!"
Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue and scratched her head, looking like she was just joking around.
Seeing everyone covering their mouths and laughing lightly, Ning Bei suddenly had an idea. Raising an eyebrow, he said:
"Well, you all better think carefully. Ah Du has returned from the City of Slaughter. This kid has already earned the qualifications for the God of Death's divine trial. That means he now has the possibility of becoming a god."
"By the time the little partners we grew up with become gods, some people are still at the Soul Saint or Soul Douluo level. Tsk tsk, don't even think about it!"
At these words, all the little ones, including Dugu Yan, gasped in shock.
"What?"
"Second Young Master, is this true?"
Ning Bei's mouth curled up. This was the reaction he had wanted, pointing to the snowflake divine pattern on his forehead and saying:
"How could this be fake? You all recognize this divine pattern, right? Now, Ah Du has a black and gold sickle-shaped mark on his forehead."
"Ah, I absolutely must pass this trial, I will not be left behind!"
Nami was fine, as she was born with full soul power, but now even Ah Du was ahead of her, which made Ning Rongrong feel a sense of urgency. Ning Bei had said that the earlier one reached Soul Saint, the more likely they were to gain the favor of the gods. If her little companions could do it, there was no reason she, the second of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, shouldn't be able to either.
Xiao Tuzi, who had always considered herself the big sister of Ah Du and Xiao Wu, was even more shaken. She had always thought she was the one protecting them, but now, Ah Du had secretly rushed ahead. She was even striving for the divine position that their Soul Beast race risked their lives for.
"Xiao Wu, you too, must do your best to pass this trial."
"But Brother Ning Bei, I'm already a Soul Saint. Why haven't the gods chosen me? Isn't an 18-year-old Soul Saint fast enough?"
"I only said it's possible, I didn't say the gods will definitely choose you. You can keep training until you reach Title Douluo and see how things go."
Ning Bei shook his head helplessly. How did it end up being his fault? If you were like me, would the gods have chosen you?
Ah Du 's situation undoubtedly gave everyone a strong boost of morale. They were instantly full of fighting spirit. If Nami passing the divine trial was just a stroke of luck, then Ah Du obtaining the qualifications for the divine trial was like a paved road in front of them, a road that led straight to eternity.
After a night's sleep, the little ones, filled with confidence, made their way to Sea God Hall, planning to begin the second official trial today.
As if sensing the time had come, Posey's figure appeared early at the entrance of Sea God Hall, waiting for everyone to arrive. When she saw Ning Bei in the back, she wasn't surprised. She smiled and nodded at him before turning her gaze toward the group.
"Today, I assume you all are ready for your trial?"
"Yes, High Priestess, we are all prepared."
Posey nodded and gestured toward the circular sea.
"Then let's begin. I look forward to your performance. May the Sea God protect you."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Tuzi rolled their eyes, thinking, "It would be nice if the Sea God didn't betray us. Who would raise a ten-thousand-year-old Sea Soul Beast to specifically block the trial takers?"
As Posey finished speaking, waves began to roll in the circular sea, and Xiao Bai reappeared in her true form.
"Are you ready, children? Just like I said yesterday, I won't hold back."
"Hmph, don't underestimate us, Xiao Bai."
Xiao Bai's face showed a hint of disdain. After all, the group hadn't even managed to break through the 30-meter radius around her before. Where did their newfound confidence come from?
This expression of disdain didn't escape the group's eyes. After exchanging glances, they all saw the joy in each other's eyes.
"Let's begin then."
With Posey's order, Nami suddenly transformed into a blue Mermaid Princess and leaped into the sea. Her left arm shimmered with pure white light, and the Soul Bone technique from the Water Nymph Frog instantly activated, forming a water ball with a diameter of several meters. The water ball isolated the sea water, allowing Nami to move through the water as if it were solid ground. As Nami swam, the water ball quickly moved toward the opposite shore.
Seeing this, Xiao Bai's eyes flashed with surprise, but it was quickly suppressed. She had never seen Nami use this technique before, but in her eyes, no technique was a match for her. She immediately planned to transform into her true form and jump into the water to slap Nami back onto the shore.
However, the others on the shore weren't idle. As soon as Nami entered the water, Ning Rongrong released her martial soul.
"Nine Treasures turn out the Glazed Liuli, Nine Treasures Name: Unceasing Labor."
Five beams of nine-colored light shot into Nami's body, and her speed visibly increased. This caused a rare serious look to appear on Xiao Bai's face. Just as she was about to take action, a chilling melody suddenly echoed in her ears.
In that instant, she saw the 990,000-year-old Deep Sea Demon Whale King open its massive jaws and charge toward her, almost scaring her out of her wits.
Taking advantage of Xiao Bai's distraction, the group, knowing that Ye Yinzhuyu couldn't hold on much longer, immediately began the next step of their plan. Xiao Tuzi, holding Ning Rongrong and Ye Yinzhuyu's shoulders, flashed with golden light and instantly disappeared. The next moment, they appeared beside Nami, now all inside the water ball she had created.
(END CHAPTER)
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