Chapter 167: Sea Horse Douluo Shocked, How Did You Do It So Quickly?_2

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From the initial blue, the color transformed into white, yellow, purple....

The purple gradually deepened, this time the transformation was slower, but it still continued to change.

"Hmm? The color is still changing?"

Watching the changing colors on Dugu Yan's body, Sea Horse Douluo seemed somewhat astonished.

One must know, these colors represented potential.

Whoosh!

Just when Sea Horse Douluo was astonished, the colors enveloping Dugu Yan changed once again.

The purple glow had turned to black.

"Black, she, she actually has the talent of the black level too?"

Sea Horse Douluo was stunned.

He had recognized the exceptional qualities of Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran, otherwise, he wouldn't have allowed several people to land on Sea God's Island.

But, he had never expected that Dugu Yan, seemingly unremarkable among the group, also possessed extraordinary talent.

Sea Horse Douluo subconsciously turned around, he saw the lowest part of the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar beginning to turn black as well, and it was gradually climbing upwards.

In an instant, the black light patterns had spread across the entire Sea Horse Sacred Pillar.

Immediately afterward, six rays of black light shot out in front of Dugu Yan, forming six square light screens, each flickering with special golden characters.

The Black Level Sixth Test had two more tests than I had back then... Sea Horse Douluo's lips twitched slightly.

Undeniably, he was shocked by Dugu Yan's talent.

"What is this?"

Dugu Yan looked at the six light screens before her, her eyes revealing confusion and incomprehension.

"This is the trial bestowed by Sea God, only those who complete these trials can truly be considered part of Sea God's Island. Protected by Sea God."

The complex voice of Sea Horse Douluo sounded.

"A trial, but we can't make out anything, right?"

Beside her, Ning Rongrong frowned, murmuring in perplexity.

Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Sea Horse Douluo's lips twitched involuntarily, "Of course you wouldn't understand, these are things only to be comprehended but cannot be conveyed in words, only those approved by Sea God will understand."

"Is that so..."

Ning Rongrong muttered, and she turned to look at Dugu Yan, suddenly widening her eyes in shock.

"Heavens, look."

Wherever their gaze fell, the six light screens converged, turning into six points of black light that simultaneously entered Dugu Yan's forehead, six pitch-black points like imprints, surfaced on Dugu Yan's forehead.

"Yanyan, how do you feel..."

Ning Rongrong grew anxious, shouting out in haste.

But before her voice could fall, a large hand had already covered her small mouth.

"Mmm mmm mmm..."

She couldn't speak, but her sparkling eyes were fixed on Qin Xiao, filled with urgency.

The message she was trying to convey was simple, Qin Xiao, let me go!

Qin Xiao shook his head slightly, "Dugu Yan is in a rather special state right now, don't disturb her for the moment."

Is that so? Ning Rongrong nodded as if she understood but not quite, as though saying, you can let go of me now then.

Looking again at Dugu Yan in the arena, her eyes were filled with confusion and incomprehension, standing still on the spot, unsure of what to think.

The black light of the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar gradually faded, and everything returned to normal.

Sea Horse Douluo withdrew his complicated gaze from Dugu Yan and looked towards Qin Xiao and the others, "Who's next?"

"What do all these strange operations represent after all?"

Ning Rongrong questioned back, "Even if you pass the test, what benefits are there?"

After hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Sea Horse Douluo pointed at Dugu Yan, "You see her? Well, let me put it this way, if she can pass the test, she would have the same authority as a Sea Pillar Guardian like me on Sea God's Island."

Upon hearing his words, Ning Rongrong's face scrunched up, "The same authority as you, doesn't that mean... it's nothing special?"

Meanwhile, Sea Horse Douluo nearly stumbled and fell.

"What do you mean it's nothing special? You probably don't know how revered my status is on Sea God's Island. As one of the Seven Sacred Pillars' Guardians, my position on the island is second only to the Great Priest," he explained, somewhat exasperated.

This person was really too much. Clearly, he didn't take a Titled Douluo seriously.

No.

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To put it precisely, they hadn't taken the guardians of the sacred pillars on Sea God's Island seriously.

"So that's how it is."

After hearing Sea Horse Douluo's explanation, everyone nodded in understanding.

They realized the importance of passing the trial and what sort of significance Dugu Yan's success held.

"Come on, this time, it's my turn."

Excitement once again filled Ning Rongrong's eyes.

"Hmph, little girl, don't take the trial so lightly,"

Sea Horse Douluo felt it necessary to make these folks aware of the harsh reality, "Don't just think of the benefits of passing the trial. If you fail, you will pay with your life."

"What? It's that serious?"

Ning Rongrong exclaimed in shock.

Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran also frowned slightly.

Only Qin Xiao's face remained calm as ever.

After all, he had been well aware of what they were to face here.

Moreover, he had never taken the so-called dangers seriously.

Let's not forget that his purpose was to drain the Sea God's power...

"Hmph, do you think you can gain advantages without paying a price?"

Seeing that he had managed to intimidate Ning Rongrong, Sea Horse Douluo felt somewhat smug and added, "The black level trial begins, and each year one test must be completed. If anyone runs out of time, or attempts to escape, the Sea God's seal imprinted on their forehead will explode, obliterating the candidate. I can tell you frankly, Soul Masters below the Soul Saint Level have no chance of completing the black level trial."

Upon saying this, Sea Horse Douluo also felt conflicted.

He had thought that the Sea God would simply bestow some challenges, allowing these people to join Sea God's Island, which would lead to several more powerful individuals in the future.

Yet, he never expected that Sea God would impose such stringent tests on them.

Everyone grew quiet, but Sea Horse Douluo found neither fear nor discouragement on anyone's face.

Zhu Zhuqing was the second to step forward, her beautiful cold face still composed, "Senior, please."

Her few simple words were filled with unparalleled confidence.

Sea Horse Douluo furrowed his brow slightly, "Won't you reconsider?"

Zhu Zhuqing replied indifferently, "Death is but a concept I, Zhu Zhuqing, have long since ceased to fear."

Her simple statement was laden with firm confidence.

"Haha, good, truly good. I can hardly remember the last time I encountered young people as courageous as this."

"Very well, as you wish."

As Sea Horse Douluo's voice faded, a blue light gathered again and the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar shone brightly, as a shaft of light descended from the sky, enveloping Zhu Zhuqing.

He looked forward to seeing what kind of test the Sea God would give her.

Gradually, Sea Horse Douluo's expression grew serious.

Blue, white, yellow, purple, black...

Almost without pause, the color of the pillar of light around Zhu Zhuqing turned to black.

And it was a deep black.

On the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, the black patterns soared aggressively, breaking through resistances like a hot knife through butter, reaching the same height as the one given to Dugu Yan in an instant.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...

Streams of black light burst forth from the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, transforming into six screens of light in front of Zhu Zhuqing, then merged into the center of her forehead, forming a mark on it.

"Black Level Sixth Test, it's actually the Black Level Sixth Test again,"

Sea Horse Douluo was stunned.

He hadn't expected Zhu Zhuqing to also receive such a trial.

In his heart, he couldn't help but murmur, "Sea God, do you feel these people are unworthy to serve by your side? Is that why you impose such harsh trials on them..."

"In fact, each of these individuals has rather impressive talents. If you weren't so strict and eased the tests a bit, Sea God's Island could gain several powerful individuals in the future."

Unconsciously, Sea Horse Douluo felt a touch of resentment.

To think that both Zhu Zhuqing and Dugu Yan, although highly talented, did not yet possess strong cultivation levels, in his heart, he didn't believe they could pass such trials.

And for those who could not complete the Sea God's trial, there was only one fate...

Death!