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Now, only Dugu Yan remained untested. The others had already processed their trial imprints and were now waiting for their eldest sister to step forward and accept her trial.
Dugu Yan walked forward slowly, recalling her husband Li Luochen's words. She had been recognized by the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover, so she was certain to receive the Nine Trials of the Sea God.
The Nine Trials of the Sea God differed from other trials—it was a true divine trial.
Deities were once powerful beings who broke through Level 100 and ascended to the godly realm. The Sea God himself was originally a sea soul master who became a god after unifying the faith of the ocean. He was an immensely powerful deity.
"Senior, please begin," Dugu Yan said calmly. At this moment, among the Shrek team, only Dugu Yan had yet to undergo the Sea God's trial.
The blue light shone down, enveloping Dugu Yan gently. But strangely, unlike the others, the blue light did not rapidly change colors after covering her body. It remained blue, though its intensity grew stronger and stronger.
This was the first time Hai Ma Douluo had encountered such a situation. He didn't understand why the blue light wasn't changing. Even the weakest soul masters would at least trigger a White Rank trial, but this young woman before him was incredibly powerful.
Though only a Soul Douluo, she possessed two hundred-thousand-year soul rings. Hai Ma Douluo admitted he wouldn't stand a chance against her.
Logically, someone of her strength should have triggered at least an eight-test trial. Yet, the current situation left him utterly baffled.
Blue, white, yellow, purple—these colors flashed briefly before transitioning to the next, each change occurring at lightning speed, almost dizzying to behold.
Even the shift from purple to black happened in an instant. In the next moment, the black magical patterns surged upward at an astonishing speed, surpassing the pace of all previous participants.
"Indeed, another top-level trial?" Hai Ma Douluo muttered. His heart had grown numb to such shocks—today's events felt almost mundane in comparison.
The seven Holy Pillar Douluos had truly witnessed extraordinary scenes today.
The black magical patterns smoothly crossed the two-thirds mark of the Seahorse Holy Pillar. Then, the black transformed into blood-red, and the crimson patterns surged forth. This time, the blood-red patterns didn't just rise slightly past the two-thirds mark—they shot straight to the very top of the pillar.
A mournful hum, like the wailing of the sea, resonated from the Seahorse Holy Pillar. Immediately afterward, a colossal blood-red beam of light erupted into the sky, ten times more intense than any previous top-level trial.
The Sea Within a Sea boiled over. At that moment, the entire expanse surged with hundred-meter-high waves that shot vertically upward. Within the waves, a strong, misty blue glow burst forth.
But the changes weren't over yet. The entire Sea God Island seemed to tremble as the crimson light from the Seahorse Holy Pillar shot skyward. The Shrek team clearly saw six massive blood-red beams erupt simultaneously.
The seven beams converged at a single point in the sky. In the next moment, the crimson faded, and from their convergence point, an exceedingly brilliant golden light descended from the heavens.
At this moment, everything seemed to enter a state of absolute stillness. Only that radiant golden light, like the focal point between the sea and sky, descended majestically.
Dugu Yan had seen golden soul power before—the most representative example being Qian Renxue's Six-Winged Angel martial soul.
She had also witnessed Li Luochen's soul power. When fighting at full strength, his soul power turned blood-red, but under normal circumstances, it was a nine-colored hue.
Dugu Yan was quite familiar with golden soul power, especially since she knew Qian Renxue inside out, understanding her strengths and weaknesses.
However, this golden light was entirely different from any golden hue she had ever seen. It was filled with majesty and grandeur—a regal light of authority.
The moment it appeared, the entire Sea God Island—whether the seven holy pillars, forests, hills, or the Sea Within a Sea—was bathed in gold.
Even the sea soul masters and the members of the Shrek team were imbued with that special golden glow.
The only exception was Li Luochen. His Killing God Domain automatically shielded him, rendering his body enveloped in a unique crimson-red light instead.
Li Luochen sensed the change in his Killing God Domain. "As expected of you, Asura God," he thought. "You truly are protective of your own."
In fact, when Dugu Yan underwent her trial, a streak of blue light split off and rushed toward Li Luochen—but it was instantly shattered by his Killing God Domain.
Before the Seahorse Holy Pillar, Dugu Yan felt a strange sensation from the golden column of light, as if something within her had been stirred. Immediately, nine square golden screens appeared before her.
The light on the first screen was the brightest, while the other eight were relatively dim. Before Dugu Yan could contemplate further, the screens floated directly into her forehead like golden meteors.
Instantly, a flood of information poured into her mind. Though much of it was vague, one thing stood out clearly.
Her mind was filled with the overwhelming golden light. Then, Dugu Yan felt a special energy fluctuation, akin to an enlightening experience. Her entire body seemed to be submerged in a cool liquid, bringing indescribable comfort.
Subtly, Dugu Yan sensed that her body had undergone some minute transformation within this golden light.
She couldn't quite explain what it was, but the feeling was miraculous—like her body's functions had been harmonized, leaving her with an unparalleled sense of ease.
Dugu Yan felt that she could now take on Li Luochen single-handedly—and leave him staggering out of the room.
Unconsciously, she exhaled a breath of turbid air, seemingly purging all impurities from her body.
The golden light gradually faded, first from the sky and the Sea Within a Sea, then from all directions.
Dugu Yan's body was the final destination of all the golden light. As the light receded, it converged at the center of her forehead.
There, instead of a star-shaped mark, a golden trident symbol appeared. The faint golden trident imbued Dugu Yan with a sense of majestic nobility.
Though she simply stood there, the trident carried an aura of overlooking all living beings.
Dugu Yan reflected inwardly: 'This must be the Nine Trials of the Sea God. Deities typically undergo nine trials, while Great Elders undergo eight. It seems I too have the potential to ascend to godhood.
When I become a god, I'll make sure this soul-damned Chen leaves the room staggering!'
Hai Ma Douluo shook his head vigorously and looked again at Dugu Yan. What he saw was still the brilliantly glowing imprint of the golden trident. No doubt about it—he wasn't dreaming.
"What kind of trial is this?" Hai Ma Douluo was utterly bewildered, his previously stable composure shattered once more.
"Wow! Big Sister Yan, the trident on your forehead is so beautiful!"
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but exclaim, reaching out to touch Dugu Yan's forehead.
Oscar asked Hai Ma Douluo again, "Senior, what does that golden light represent? Could there really be a nine-test trial?"
Before Hai Ma Douluo could respond, a serene voice drifted in from afar. The voice seemed to come from the heavens, melodious and enchanting, yet filled with kindness.
"There's no need to trouble him. Since the founding of Sea God Island, this is the first time such a phenomenon has occurred. What you will undertake is not the Top-Level Nine Tests—but the Nine Trials of the Sea God."
After observing for a long time, Bo Saixi made her dazzling entrance. Now this was the prestige a Limit Douluo deserved!
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