Chapter 513.
"The God of Rakshasa gave me the Rakshasa Nine Tests… will the Sea God also give me his highest level nine divine trials?" Wang Feng pondered in his heart.
"Probably not… Sea God's chosen heir should be Xiao San. He even has that divine artifact. I don't need multiple tests. Sea God Island is a great place for cultivation—I should focus on reaching level 70 as soon as possible and acquire a god given soul ring for my martial soul true form..."
At that moment, Seahorse Douluo's warning didn't dampen the group's soul.
In fact, it made them even more excited.
"Black Level Six Trial?" Dai Mubai looked at Seahorse Douluo and grinned with pride.
"Doesn't that mean my potential is on par with the Seven Sacred Pillars of Sea God Island? I'm that powerful?"
Seahorse Douluo: "…"
He glanced at Dai Mubai with a helpless look and sighed internally. 'These land soul masters truly have no idea how terrifying the content of these assessments are. Just having the talent for a Black Level Six Trials doesn't mean you can pass it…'
"Out of the way, let me try!" Ma Hongjun chimed in happily, stepping forward.
"Senior, is there anything higher than a Black Level Six Trial? I think my talent is far better than Boss Dai's. The Black Level Six Trial is probably too easy for me..."
Dai Mubai immediately kicked toward him. "Fatty, who gave you that kind of confidence?"
Ma Hongjun dodged with an ugly, face asking to be face smacked grin and approached the sacred pillar with enthusiasm.
Seahorse Douluo: "…"
He held back a laugh and gave Ma Hongjun a look before slowly replying,
"There are –higher levels, yes—but don't think about it. It's not something you can achieve. Even getting the Black Level Six Trial is already rare. Still, your optimism is commendable…"
Ma Hongjun curled his lips in disbelief.
Seahorse Douluo didn't argue further and flicked his finger, sending a streak of blue light onto Ma Hongjun.
The sacred pillar lit up again, and just like Dai Mubai, it finally stopped at the black level six.
"Black Level Six Trial." Seahorse Douluo was visibly surprised.
'What's going on? Two in a row? I haven't seen one in years, and now two appear back-to-back!'
Ma Hongjun looked at the black light curtain before him. He casually reached out and absorbed it into his forehead, forming a black six-pointed star mark just like Dai Mubai's.
"No way, my talent should be higher than Boss Dai's…" Ma Hongjun said seriously, rubbing his chin.
Dai Mubai rolled his eyes and laughed, "Fatty, want to spar one-on-one? Then we'll see whose talent is greater."
His soul power was much higher than Ma Hongjun's, so in a head-to-head fight, the outcome was obvious.
Ma Hongjun chuckled and walked back, still touching the mark on his forehead.
"These seven people seem to have roughly equal talent… except for Little San and maybe Zhu Zhuqing." Wang Feng thought to himself.
"But that Bai Chenxiang, Oscar's girlfriend, seems weaker. What a pity… if she got a little closer to Fatty, her potential might improve."
Of course, the "closeness" Wang Feng referred to wasn't just simple physical contact.
He meant a dual cultivation method…
Although Ma Hongjun and Bai Chenxiang relationship were developing quickly now, they weren't at that level yet. But perhaps in the future…
"I'll go next..." Oscar stepped forward and glanced at the sacred pillar.
"I'm not greedy—something like Boss Dai's level would be fine."
Seahorse Douluo didn't respond, simply flicking another beam of blue light at him.
The sacred pillar once again shone and stopped at the top of the black tier—unable to reach the final glowing segment.
Seahorse Douluo's mouth twitched.
Another Black Level Six Trial.
Among the current Seven Sacred Pillars, only Sea Dragon Douluo had originally completed the Black Level Six Trial.
Oscar, seemingly satisfied, nodded. "Qiqi, your turn. This is starting to look kind of fun."
Shen Lingqi stepped out calmly.
"Black looks so ugly." Ning Rongrong frowned, eyeing the black six-pointed star on Dai Mubai's forehead.
"Zhu Zhuqing, I don't want black. I would like to have pink or light red. What about you?"
Zhu Zhuqing: "…"
Wang Feng, who stood nearby, was speechless.
'Are you here for a divine assessment or shopping for accessories?'
Seahorse Douluo also overheard Ning Rongrong's comment. His expression darkened, and he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his chest.
'What's wrong with these kids? One after another…'
Just then, Wang Feng looked at Ning Rongrong—who had sensed his gaze and glared at him viciously.
The fierceness in her eyes seemed to scream, "Mind your own business!"
Wang Feng turned his head away and looked toward Shen Lingqi, who was about to begin her trial.
Shen Lingqi's talent was revealed at this moment. It was the Black Level Four Trial.
Wang Feng thought for a moment: 'If Shen Lingqi had taken an Immortal Herb, she probably would have reached the Black Level Six Test…'
However, Shen Lingqi didn't seem disappointed at all. A calm smile remained on her face, showing no frustration at not being ranked as highly as the others.
At this time, Bai Chenxiang hesitated. She glanced at Ma Hongjun.
"Xiangxiang, you should give it a try too," Ma Hongjun whispered to her.
"This Sea God assessment really only represents one aspect—your talent and aptitude. But it doesn't define everything, just like it doesn't define how much I like you..."
Bai Chenxiang rolled her eyes at him, but still took a deep breath and stepped onto the sacred pillar.
After seeing three people get Black Level Six Tests, even Seahorse Douluo was no longer feeling as calm as before.
The pillar lit up in sequence—blue, white, yellow—and finally stopped at a faint purple.
"Purple Level Second Test." Seahorse Douluo let out a breath of relief and smiled slightly.
"Though the purple level is still challenging, it's within a manageable range. Much higher chance of passing compared to the black level."
Finally, a more "normal" level of assessment. This thought brought an unexpected sense of comfort to Seahorse Douluo.
Though Bai Chenxiang appeared slightly disappointed, the emotion quickly faded.
She had long grown used to the difference in power between herself and the others.
As Bai Chenxiang stepped back, Ma Hongjun quickly walked over and said with a goofy grin: "Xiangxiang, to me, you're a Black Level Six… no, you're the highest level test of them all!"
"Alright, I'm not as delicate as you think." Bai Chenxiang glanced at him, and her cheeks flushed. Something had clearly come to her mind, and she lowered her head without saying another word.
"My turn!" Ning Rongrong jumped lightly onto the steps of the sacred pillar and spoke cheerfully, "Senior, I don't want a black-level exam. A girl's forehead marked with black looks ugly. I like pretty colors—maybe a soft purple. Please don't give me a black test, I want a purple one!"
Her words made Seahorse Douluo chuckle involuntarily. He looked at Ning Rongrong, feeling both amused and exasperated.
"The assessments are determined by Lord Sea God's divine will through the sacred pillar. It's not something I can control," Seahorse Douluo explained seriously.
Ning Rongrong pouted.
Bai Chenxiang, watching from below, was deeply moved.
She realized that Ning Rongrong had said those things intentionally—for her sake.
'Rongrong has changed… she's learned how to care for others. A thoughtful little sweetheart now.' Wang Feng also looked at Ning Rongrong, moved by the change in her.
At this moment, Seahorse Douluo pointed a streak of blue light toward Ning Rongrong.
The sacred pillar began to shine—but this time, something was different.
Wang Feng watched closely. He didn't know the specifics of Tang San's assessment, though he was certain Xiao San had received the Sea God's Ninth Test.
But he hadn't known about Rongrong…
On the pillar, the light swiftly passed through the black layer—and then, the very top layer lit up!
A dazzling red light burst forth from the sacred pillar, shooting high into the sky, radiating an overwhelming divine presence.
"Red Level Seven Trial..." Seahorse Douluo was stunned as he stared at Ning Rongrong.
The Red Level Seven Trial was even rarer than the Black Level Six one—and its significance was on a completely different level.
Moments later, the red light descended and transformed into a brilliant red seven-pointed star, embedding itself in the center of Ning Rongrong's forehead.
It added an even more enchanting charm to her already radiant appearance.
Ning Rongrong touched her forehead—but instead of focusing on the assessment, she pulled out a small mirror from her soul tool and checked her reflection.
Then she nodded in satisfaction.
"Hmm… not bad. It looks pretty."
Everyone: "…"
"Senior, is the Red Level Seven Trial higher than the Black Level Six Trial?"
Tang San finally asked, seeing that all his companions had completed their assessments.
Seahorse Douluo looked at Ning Rongrong with a respectful expression and said solemnly:
"The Red Level Seven Trial—also known as the Top Seven Test—is vastly different from the Black Level Six Trial. Once someone receives this level of assessment, it signifies that a future 'Grand Priest' has been chosen by Sea God Island. If she successfully completes the trials, she will become the heir to our island's Grand Priest!"
Upon hearing this, everyone in Tang San's group was shocked. No wonder Seahorse Douluo suddenly became so respectful.
Even Wang Feng was surprised.
"Rongrong… has that kind of qualification?"
He looked at Ning Rongrong with a strange gaze in his heart. 'This brat..?'
By normal standards, Ning Rongrong's innate aptitude shouldn't be that high, right?
After all, a Grand Priest was a title on the level of peerless powerhouses like Qian Daoliu of Soul Hall or Bo Saixi of Sea God Island—both top-tier Ultimate Titled Douluo.
And Ning Rongrong? She was an auxiliary-type Soul Master.
Becoming a Grand Priest typically required immense strength. Could the Sea God's will really choose someone without formidable combat strength?
Wang Feng was skeptical, but since the result had manifested, it meant there was a reason behind it.
Then again, Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul had undergone an enormous evolution—a sort of martial soul mutation that significantly improved her potential. Maybe this had pushed her talent far beyond normal auxiliary system boundaries?
Nearby, Xie Yue and the –other two couldn't help but mutter to themselves:
"Their talent levels are ridiculous… why is the gap so huge?"
Although they hadn't taken their assessments yet, the three had already mentally prepared themselves—there was no way their tests would match this level.
Wang Feng, noticing their expressions, chuckled inwardly:
'Did you eat immortal herbs? No? Then don't expect to match them.'
Despite traveling together for some time, the others couldn't possibly match Tang San's team in terms of growth and transformation.
"Rongrong, aren't you concerned about your assessment at all? The Top Seven Trial is way above our Black Level Six Trials…" Dai Mubai couldn't help but say.
"I don't care," Ning Rongrong pouted. "For a girl, looking good is the most important thing."
Shen Lingqi touched the black mark on her own forehead and nodded in agreement. Indeed, a black seal on a woman's brow was… not very flattering.
Even Bai Chenxiang agreed, thinking from Ning Rongrong's perspective. Purple was a beautiful color, after all.
Seahorse Douluo suddenly added:
"Although the Top Seven Trial is incredibly difficult, once someone is chosen for it… they are destined to pass."
This statement left everyone stunned.
"Wait—what? It's guaranteed to succeed?"
Wang Feng couldn't help but think: "This is insane."
Ning Rongrong, however, didn't care about all that. All she wanted was to become more beautiful—just in time to win Wang Feng's heart. That thought alone filled her with joy.
After the shock had passed, Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward.
Wang Feng's expression shifted.
Zhu Zhuqing possessed the mysterious Meteoric Tears he had given her—though she hadn't fully understood its effects, it had gradually transformed her over the last five years.
In terms of raw talent and combat potential, she might not even lose to Tang San.
Among the group, she was likely the strongest now.
Zhu Zhuqing, as always, remained silent and aloof. Without saying a word, she stepped onto the holy pillar.
Seahorse Douluo—already mentally exhausted from one shocking result after another—was still basking in the glow of seeing a Top Seven Trial for the first time in years.
Yet, he pointed the blue light toward Zhu Zhuqing anyway.
In the next moment—
The light surged upward from the sacred pillar, visibly piercing the air with tremendous energy!
It passed through black... and then turned red instantly much faster than when it happened with Ning Rongrong!
It was the same Red Level Seven Trial—and if anything, even more intense than before.
"Another… Top Seven Test?"
Seahorse Douluo stared at Zhu Zhuqing in a daze, overwhelmed with disbelief.
This time, though, Tang San and the others weren't as shocked.
They'd seen Zhu Zhuqing's rapid growth over the past few years—so they weren't surprised by her receiving such a high-level assessment.
Her growth had been almost unnatural. She had surpassed even Dai Mubai—whose soul power had long been higher—over six months ago.
Her cultivation speed was phenomenal, and her foundation was rock solid.
Initially, even the Grandmaster had suspected that Zhu Zhuqing had used some kind of shortcut.
But after hearing parts of her story, he understood something was different.
Zhu Zhuqing never revealed exactly how Wang Feng saved her in the Supreme Pontiff's Palace—because she herself didn't know.
But during her later cultivation, she realized something had changed within her.
Her heart felt different, as though it had been transformed.
Since then, her cultivation speed, physical body, and combat potential had all improved dramatically.
While the change was subtle at first, after five years, it was undeniable.
Zhu Zhuqing now bore a bright red seven-pointed star on her forehead. It perfectly complemented her icy and elegant aura, making her even more stunning.
Without a word, Zhu Zhuqing stepped down from the pillar.
But as she did… She stole a glance at Wang Feng.
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