Chapter 286: Challenging Poseisi
"... This."
Xiao Wu was dumbfounded. The Ring-shaped Sea probably even had 100,000-year soul beasts, and they weren't allowed to use soul skills—what was going on?
However, Nami didn't show any signs of discomfort. The trial didn't say that soul bone skills were forbidden, and she still had two soul bones given by her master. Plus, there was an entire year left for them to observe the Ring-shaped Sea and adjust their tactics.
After thinking for a moment, Ning Bei called Nami aside to a nearby spot.
With a confused look from his little disciple, Ning Bei waved his soul tool, and a crystal-clear soul bone appeared in his hand.
"This is the left leg bone of the Three-Life Wolf Ape. Its age is nearly 100,000 years, and it should grant you a teleportation-type skill. Go ahead and absorb it."
"No, Master, I..."
Seeing Ning Bei take out another soul bone, Nami shook her head vigorously. She felt she had already received enough benefits without achieving much herself. If she took another soul bone, she'd feel guilty.
But Ning Bei didn't give her a chance to finish. He directly placed the soul bone into Nami's hands.
"Take it. If you fail the trial, you could be in danger. Do you want all my efforts in cultivating you to go to waste?"
Since he had decided to invest in Nami, Ning Bei wasn't going to hold back with resources. A single soul bone wasn't of much use to him anyway, especially since this one had been obtained from the beasts of the Star Dou Forest. He didn't mind giving it away.
Moreover, Nami's Sea God Nine Trials were already at least twice as difficult as the others, and he wasn't sure if his little disciple had the kind of extraordinary luck that someone like Xiao Fan had. It was reasonable to give her a little extra help.
Nami looked down at the soul bone in her hands, filled with gratitude. If Ning Bei hadn't appeared in her life, she might still be in a small village in Hanhai City, receiving the scorn of others.
Now, she had made many friends her age. Though her status was somewhat low, she didn't mind. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had been fully supporting her, and she even had a chance to become a god.
She owed her master more than she could repay in this lifetime. She vowed to complete all the trials at any cost, and after ascending to godhood, she would find a way to repay her master's kindness. She would never let his expectations be in vain.
"I understand, Master. I will complete the trial."
"Good. I believe in you. By the way, absorb the soul bone soon. After the divine trial, there's a possibility the soul ring age will increase."
"Yes, Master."
Nami had no doubts about her master's words. Ning Bei was a beneficiary of the divine trial himself, so every piece of advice he gave was worth following.
After returning to the main group, no one asked what the two of them had been doing. Everyone had an idea; Nami's trial was just too extreme, and it was natural for Ning Bei to offer some assistance.
Seeing the group settle down, Poseisi shot Ning Bei a displeased look.
"I should have mentioned that Sea God Island does not welcome outsiders coming and going as they please. Why are you here again?"
Her blunt words made the others uncomfortable, but they all knew Poseisi's strength, so no one dared to act out.
Ning Bei wasn't bothered by Poseisi's hostility. After bowing slightly, he explained his purpose.
"Senior, you should know that as the heir of the Ice God, I also have a divine trial. I've come here to complete my trial."
"Hmm?"
Poseisi was slightly stunned, seemingly not expecting this. She raised an eyebrow and asked:
"What is your trial? If I can help, I wouldn't mind forming a good relationship."
Seeing Poseisi's calm demeanor, Ning Bei didn't beat around the bush and directly got to the point.
"I must defeat two Limit Douluo on my own."
Poseisi's eyebrows furrowed slightly. Although she couldn't see through Ning Bei's strength, she assumed that a young man in his twenties wouldn't be that strong. In her eyes, he was a little overconfident. Even if he was the Ice God's heir, he shouldn't be so provocative—after all, he wasn't a god yet, was he?
"Do you know what you're saying? Do you understand what it means to fight against two Limit Douluo?"
The two rapid questions made it clear that Poseisi was displeased. However, Ning Bei didn't back down.
"Of course I know what it means to fight against Limit Douluo. If it were me before, I wouldn't challenge you, Senior. But now..."
The confident smile on Ning Bei's face left Poseisi momentarily stunned. She thought to herself that this young man was truly confident.
Poseisi didn't waste any more words. She began to mobilize her soul power, creating an aura to pressure Ning Bei, trying to give him a taste of a Limit Douluo's strength and make him reconsider.
The terrifying aura immediately made everyone around Ning Bei shiver, and they took several steps back.
But Ning Bei's reaction surprised Poseisi. His expression didn't change, and he even wore a faint smile, blocking the pressure that had been directed toward the group.
"Let me introduce myself. Ning Bei of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, heir of the Ice God, Title Medicine God, 99th-level Limit Douluo. Please, Senior, enlighten me."
Ning Bei slightly turned to the side and made a motion like the opening stance of a martial artist, facing Poseisi. The group behind him felt as though his back was glowing.
While the younger ones, including Dugu Yan, admired him, Poseisi's expression was far more intriguing. There was surprise, doubt, and a hint of realization.
A Limit Douluo this young was unheard of. Was this the standard for selecting a successor by the gods? No wonder she and Qian Daoliu hadn't been able to take the final step. This was true talent.
After a complex look, Poseisi finally spoke.
"Have you thought this through? Even if you are a Limit Douluo, you still can't defeat me on the sea. As the protector of Sea God Island, I won't allow myself to fail on my own turf. If we fight, I won't hold back."
"Of course not. If I can't defeat you, Senior, it just means my cultivation is still lacking."
Ning Bei wasn't afraid at all. His eighth trial lasted five years—if he couldn't win once, he could try again. No one below the divine level could kill him, and he didn't think he would lose. He had too many trump cards, too many hidden things he hadn't had a chance to use yet.
Upon hearing this, Poseisi's blue eyes flashed with rare appreciation. How long had it been since someone had challenged her? She couldn't even remember. This young man in front of her had managed to stir her blood.
She too had once been a young sea soul master, climbing the path to becoming the strongest. But at some point, she lost her drive—perhaps after obtaining the top Eight Trials?
"Alright, I accept your challenge. Follow me, young man."
"Please."
Ning Bei made way for Poseisi, then slowly followed her steps.
(END CHAPTER)
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