The Sea Horse Douluo's expression shifted instantly. He cupped his hands together with exaggerated politeness. "Everyone, forgive my earlier rudeness. We shall begin the Sea God's challenge immediately."
Xiao Wu puffed out her cheeks in annoyance. "His attitude flips faster than a page in a book!" The other girls exchanged stunned glances, and even Tang Yin's lips twitched. 'Can he be any more shameless?'
"Who wishes to go first?" Sea Horse Douluo asked, his tone calm, as if he hadn't heard her remark at all.
Tang Yin's eyes narrowed. He was wary of Bo Saixi stirring up trouble if others displayed too much talent. Better to shoulder it himself first.
"Senior, I'll go first."
Sea Horse Douluo—Ou Ya—nodded, turning toward the Sacred Totem. Soul power surged from his body, rippling outward like ocean tides. The Totem pulsed in response, and the sky darkened ominously.
A streak of light shot upward from the Totem, splitting the heavens. Then golden radiance descended, engulfing Tang Yin.
His body lifted into the air as thunderclouds boiled overhead, crimson and violet lightning tearing through the sky. A colossal silhouette stared down at him from above, its presence so overwhelming it made the world tremble.
Sea Horse Douluo's eyes widened in horror. With a heavy thud, he dropped to his knees in reverence. Even Bing'er and Yue'er froze, their eyes wide as the very water elements around them seemed to bow to that divine figure.
"Is… is that the Sea God?" they whispered in awe.
Suddenly, the divine light shifted—gold turning into a blazing crimson that painted Tang Yin in divine light. All around, marine life stirred and then, one by one, bowed low in worship.
Nine golden cards manifested around him, orbiting him like celestial stars. One by one, they sank into his brow—merging, reshaping, until they condensed into a blazing golden trident that hovered above his forehead.
The God of Ocean's Level Nine Test.
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 444 steps of the forbidden place to reach the core of Sea God Island.
Time Limit: one year
A divine warmth surged through Tang Yin's body, like an endless current flowing straight into his soul. For the first time since setting foot on Seagod Island, the vigilance he carried of the unknown finally eased.
Bo Saixi? Irrelevant.
With divinity now within reach, he no longer feared hidden schemes or accidents. Even if calamity struck, the Sea God would have his back. After all, hadn't Tang San stumbled into countless disasters? And every time, the Sea God had intervened to bail him out.
Divine light wrapped around him like an armor, and as he basked in its radiance, the sea itself responded. Countless marine creatures flew, gathered in droves, circling him in a vast tide, their bodies lowering in instinctive worship of the Sea God's aura.
Even ou Ya—who had once harbored petty malice—now pressed his forehead to the ground, trembling uncontrollably beneath the divine glow. All trace of arrogance had been washed away, replaced by faith and reverence.
And then—she appeared.
A peerless beauty descended slowly from the heavens, her presence enough to make the sky and sea hold their breath. Every gaze turned upward, awestruck.
"She's the Grand Priestess… Bo Saixi!" the ocean soul masters whispered in unison before throwing themselves down in worship.
But Bo Saixi ignored their reverence. Her eyes were fixed on Tang Yin, unwavering. For a long moment, she simply stared, her expression caught between awe and uncertainty. Then, regaining her composure, she finally spoke.
"You have been chosen by the Sea God as his heir… Young man, you look very familiar. Can you tell me about yourself?"
Tang Yin couldn't help but take a second look at her. Say what you will—after Gu Yuena, Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong, Bo Saixi was easily among the most breathtaking women he had ever seen. And sure, she was a GILF, but beauty was beauty. He wasn't exactly the type to turn his nose up at it.
'So, Tang Chen was my great-grandfather. No big deal. Guess that means I'd be doing him a favor by keeping my great-grandmother happy' he mused, before shaking his head sharply to clear away the messy thoughts.
"I'm Tang Yin," he said evenly, meeting her gaze without flinching. "Sect Master of the Tang Sect."
Bo Saixi's eyes lingered on him, searching for something, before she asked again—this time with a note of hope in her voice. "Tang Yin… are you perhaps related to Tang Chen?"
Nearby, Tang Yuehua's heart skipped a beat. Her eyes were locked on Tang Yin, trembling with anticipation. Her thoughts churned wildly. Would he finally acknowledge the bloodline that bound them? Perhaps then she could speak freely, without hiding anything from him.
But Tang Yin's answer came without a pause, shattering her unrealistic hopes in an instant.
"I'm but an orphan, Grand Priestess. I know nothing of Tang Chen, nor have I ever heard the name in my entire life."
Bo Saixi's lips twitched in disappointment, but her gaze soon darkened noticing the throng of beautiful women surrounding Tang Yin. 'So... he's a womanizer. Hmph Tang Chen shouldn't have any relationship with him.'
She said nothing further, her voice calm but commanding. "Tang Yin, from this moment on, you need not bow to anyone on this Island—including me. Ou Ya, carry out my orders."
Ou Ya bowed deeply and hurried to relay her instructions to the others. With the Sea Horse Douluo gone, Tang Yin had no choice but to turn to Bo Saixi for assistance.
"Priestess… could you help with the test for my companions?" he asked politely.
Bo Saixi regarded him coolly, her expression sharp with disdain, before extending her soul power into the Sacred Totem.
The clouds above darkened once more as fourteen shafts of light descended upon the girls. Each beam shimmered differently—some black, some crimson—but none glowed purple or yellow.
The results were revealed:
Xiao Wu – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 160 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Zhu Zhuqing – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 160 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Zhu Zhuyun – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 180 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Liu Erlong – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 200 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Ning Rongrong – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 144 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Meng Yiran – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 160 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Ye Lingling – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 144 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Tang Yuehua – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 144 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Huo Wu – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 160 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Shui Bing'er – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 160 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Shui Yue'er – Red Top-Tier Level 7 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 160 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Xiao Mei – Black Level 6 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 108 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Dugu Yan – Black Level 6 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 108 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Bai Chenxian – Black Level 6 Test
Cross the light of the God of Ocean and ascend 108 steps of the forbidden place.
Time Limit: one year
Bo Saixi's eyes widened in surprise, her usual icy composure giving way to admiration. She had seen many soul masters in her time, but the raw potential radiating from these fourteen young women was extraordinary.
She stole a glance at Tang Yin and pondered, 'How did this guy even steal all of their heart? All of them are peerless beauty and their talent are Top notch as well. Is there a lack of good-looking men in the douluo continent?'
Subtle gasps and murmurs of awe rippled through the air. Even the most seasoned guards could not hide their admiration.
"They are all peerless talents," one whispered. "If they all pass the test, Sea God Island will be even safer under their watch. Let's wish they all pass the Sea God's Test."
Bo Saixi's sharp gaze swept over each of them. For a moment, the coldness faded from her expression, replaced by a rare shimmer of recognition and respect. She knew these were no ordinary soul masters—they were truly exceptional, worthy of the Sea God's favor.