Chapter 239: The Life-Saving Grace
Just two months after arriving at Sea God Island, the strength of Yang Xiong and his group had improved by leaps and bounds.
Even Yang Xiong couldn't help but marvel at the innate talent of Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, and Huo Wu. While the Immortal Herbs could enhance their natural abilities, their inherent temperament and comprehension couldn't be improved by these herbs.
Feng Xiaotian, as a genius with full innate soul power, demonstrated exceptional adaptability. He quickly grasped the method of cultivation under the Sea God Light and even surpassed others in speed.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er weren't far behind either. The two girls seemed to be competing with each other, constantly switching the steps they were cultivating on, adapting to higher levels at a rapid pace.
Huo Wu's Body Martial Soul was something Yang Xiong had anticipated, but Shui Bing'er had demonstrated her terrifying talent. Particularly, her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul seemed to be perfectly suited for Sea God Island, and under the Sea God Light, the Ice Phoenix seemed to be growing.
Whenever Yang Xiong sparred with Shui Bing'er, he felt her ice attribute gradually becoming stronger, which, to some extent, enhanced her physical strength as well.
Indeed, after two months, Shui Bing'er had leveled up by one soul rank, reaching Soul King at level 60, becoming the first among everyone to hit a bottleneck. Even Tang San's group hadn't reached their bottleneck yet.
On the day Shui Bing'er broke through to level 60, a figure descended from the sky.
The figure was dressed in a red robe, holding a scepter. She was not only stunningly beautiful but also had a perfect physique, radiating an aura of divinity.
The purple-robed servant immediately bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Great Offering."
Yang Xiong and the others also quickly bowed: "Greetings, Sea God Douluo."
The visitor was none other than Poseidon, one of the three Great Limit Douluos, and the strongest among them.
Poseidon nodded faintly: "No need for formalities. I am Poseidon, also known as the Sea God Douluo."
Poseidon glanced at everyone present: "You are all impressive. Although you are land soul masters, your talent is exceptional. Four of you have even passed the Red-Level Trial. You are my heirs, the hope of Sea God Island. I hope you continue to work hard and meet the expectations of the Sea God."
Even the typically proud Dai Mubai and Feng Xiaotian now showed great respect. In this world, strength reigned supreme, and Poseidon was the strongest on the continent.
Poseidon's face seemed emotionless, almost like a deity that couldn't be defiled.
"I am here for this young lady. According to Sea God Island's rules, all those who face a bottleneck in their first Red-Level Trial will be granted a Divine Soul Ring by the Sea God."
Everyone exchanged glances, unsure of what a Divine Soul Ring was, having never even heard of it.
Poseidon continued to explain: "A Divine Soul Ring doesn't require hunting soul beasts. It will bestow upon you the most needed soul skills and soul rings of the highest rank you can bear. Each of you will have a chance to receive one. I hope you will use all your willpower to endure the blessing of the Divine Soul Ring, as it may bring you unimaginable benefits."
As Poseidon finished speaking, a golden orb appeared in her hand. The orb gleamed brilliantly, and inside it, a turbulent force seemed to swirl.
Under Poseidon's guidance, the Divine Soul Ring swiftly flew toward Shui Bing'er. With a wave of Poseidon's hand, the ring cracked open, and a rich golden aura enveloped Shui Bing'er's body.
Though Shui Bing'er was a bit confused, she quickly sat down and summoned her martial soul and soul rings.
Golden light enveloped Shui Bing'er as countless golden energies surged into her body. Shui Bing'er's face contorted in pain, as though she was on the verge of collapse.
But at this moment, Shui Bing'er exhibited an exceptional resilience. Her giant Ice Phoenix let out a piercing cry, showing unyielding strength.
After several hours, the golden light surrounding Shui Bing'er gradually faded, replaced by a black soul ring. The Ice Phoenix cried out again, and Shui Bing'er's body seemed to be covered in frost, with the surrounding area freezing over for dozens of meters.
When Shui Bing'er opened her eyes again, her face was filled with joy. It was clear that the Divine Soul Ring had greatly enhanced her, and even her martial soul had benefited from it.
Shui Bing'er quickly bowed to Poseidon: "Thank you, senior, for this gift."
Poseidon nodded slightly: "As a Red-Level Seven Trial challenger, your trial difficulty is greater than others, so I hope you do not forget your original intention and strive to reach an even higher realm of soul mastery."
After speaking, Poseidon left, stepping towards the Sea God Palace.
The girls quickly gathered around Shui Bing'er, seemingly feeling her changes, with everyone expressing admiration.
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The second person to break through the bottleneck was Huo Wu. Just one month after Shui Bing'er's breakthrough, Huo Wu reached level 60.
Her Body Martial Soul displayed extraordinary resilience under the Sea God Light, and Huo Wu herself appeared incredibly determined, as her martial soul also showcased immense tenacity.
Huo Wu also absorbed a Divine Soul Ring, and her soul power was now on par with Shui Bing'er's.
The two girls seemed to be in a friendly competition, with their training speed nearly identical. Every time Shui Bing'er broke through a level, Huo Wu would follow suit within a month.
Yang Xiong was somewhat surprised. Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix seemed to be even more formidable than he had imagined, especially with her strong connection to the Sea God Light compared to others.
Time flew by, and soon eight months had passed.
This meant that Yang Xiong and his group had been on Sea God Island for a full eleven months.
During these eleven months, Yang Xiong's soul power had increased by five levels, reaching the bottleneck at level 80.
However, when he approached Poseidon, he asked directly: "Senior, is it possible for me to delay absorbing the Divine Soul Ring? I wish to wait until my physical strength has increased further before absorbing it."
Poseidon's expression shifted slightly. She knew how formidable Yang Xiong's physical strength was. This eighth soul ring would definitely be at the level of 100,000 years, and from what Yang Xiong said, he likely understood the next trials on Sea God Island.
After a pause, Poseidon nodded: "That's fine. The Sea God's will allows you to absorb the Divine Soul Ring at any time without any time constraints."
As Poseidon left, she seemed to give Yang Xiong a look full of unspoken meaning.
After a year of training under the Sea God Light, Tang San and his group had all made significant improvements.
In terms of soul power, each person had increased by about six levels on average.
Tang San had gone from level 63 to level 69, a six-level increase, though he had not yet hit a bottleneck.
Xiao Wu had also increased by six levels, reaching level 68.
Dai Mubai, Yu Tianheng, and Dong Guo Yan had all reached their bottleneck, with their soul power reaching level 60 during this period.
Dai Mubai absorbed the Divine Soul Ring, increasing his soul power to level 64, Yu Tianheng reached level 63, and Dong Guo Yan reached level 61.
Zhu Zhuqing did not hit a bottleneck, but her soul power had increased to level 59.
For them, the biggest issue was not the increase in soul power or the Divine Soul Ring, but the trials themselves.
Despite their significant progress over the year, the trials were still extremely difficult for them, especially for Zhu Zhuqing, a Soul King. With her current strength, she simply couldn't pass the Sea God Light's trial.
Luckily, Oscar and Ning Rongrong had also arrived at Sea God Island. With their help, it was possible for the group to complete the trial.
Tang San and Xiao Wu passed the trial based on their own strength. Not only did they have excellent physical strength, but their comprehension was also superb. With all their effort, they barely managed to pass the first trial of Sea God Island.
The other four had to undergo the Black-Level Four Trial, requiring them to climb the 98th level, which was virtually impossible to achieve by their own strength.
However, with the assistance of Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and the Super Recovery Sausages and Excitement Pink Sausages provided by Oscar, Dai Mubai, Yu Tianheng, and Dong Guo Yan were able to pass the trial.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, she was the most troublesome among them. To help her, Oscar made a Super Limit Green Sausage using his fifth soul skill. Along with Ning Rongrong's full support, Zhu Zhuqing was finally able to pass the trial.
The four of them, after receiving help from Oscar and Ning Rongrong, were immensely grateful to both of them. Especially the girls, who seemed to have become even closer to Ning Rongrong.
Even Dai Mubai, who had often been at odds with Ning Rongrong, sincerely expressed his thanks.
If it weren't for Ning Rongrong and Oscar, the four of them would likely have died, and their gratitude for saving their lives could never be repaid.
During this year, Yang Xiong had also met with Ma Hongjun a few times. Ma Hongjun only received the Purple-Level Three Trial, which was relatively much easier.
Ma Hongjun spent most of his time living in Sea Horse City and had now become a servant under Sea God Douluo's command.
It seemed Sea God Island didn't reject Fire Attribute Soul Masters, and with the help of Sea Horse Douluo and others, Ma Hongjun had obtained a Fire Attribute Soul Ring from a volcanic island.
Especially, Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire was somewhat suppressed on Sea God Island, and he had lost a considerable amount of weight.
Dai Mubai also thanked Yang Xiong separately. If it weren't for Yang Xiong bringing Oscar and Ning Rongrong, they wouldn't have made it.
Dai Mubai even joked, saying that if one day he had traveled enough and didn't want to return to the cold Star Luo Empire, he might seek refuge with Yang Xiong and join the Body Sect, requesting an elder position for himself and Zhu Zhuqing.
Yang Xiong: ...
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