Ye Yu said, "Since you've agreed, you must give it your all."
"Don't worry, I definitely won't hold back." The King of Demon Soul Great White Shark patted its towering chest, assuring confidently.
"During this second trial, I won't truly attack you, just hinder your passage. However, my strength in the sea is greater than on land, so you must strive hard. I'm leaving now. I cannot stay long on land, for my strength is weakened by thirty percent here. From now on, call me Xiao Bai."
Ye Yu instructed, "Fatty, continue cultivating to break through to level seventy; the rest of you keep engaging in sea combat, honing yourselves under pressure."
Tang San nodded, "The Seven Monsters train and cooperate in the sea, which will make coordination faster on land."
Ma Hongjun said, "Third Brother, I don't need to cultivate anymore, do I? I'll just fight with you all in the sea. Anyway, I already received a Divine Soul Ring once, and I can't obtain the Seventh Soul Ring in a short time even if I reach level seventy."
Tang San smiled mysteriously, "You just cultivate, and I'll ensure you get the Seventh Soul Ring in time."
Ma Hongjun looked confused, but Ye Yu thought of the Ten-headed Fierce Sun Snake.
In the ensuing time, it was constant immersion in the ring-shaped sea to begin training.
The most challenging part was the sparring with the Demon Soul Great White Shark, which was highly pressuring for the Seven Monsters. Even though they could cooperate and use Soul Techniques, they were always swiftly blasted out.
Ye Yu managed to persist longer against the Demon Soul Great White Shark, but was ultimately blown out upon reaching less than halfway.
Relying on Free Will Extreme Intent Skill for quick dodging and a Divine Artifact for launching attacks, Ye Yu either dodged or withstood attacks with his body. While clashes damaged his body, they also continuously tempered it.
Previously, few could consistently injure themselves, but only through such methods could the body be incessantly trained, making it a prime opportunity.
Every day, Ye Yu would engage in over a hundred sessions, honing combat capability, enhancing the Free Will Extreme Intent Skill, and strengthening his physique. The stronger oneself becomes, the greater the baseline, amplifying force naturally becomes stronger.
Unknowingly, the year's limit approached; today was the final day, and Ye Yu and the others prepared to pass this second trial.
Meanwhile, the Seven Douluo and Poseisy returned, feeling anxious this time.
Seahorse Douluo prayed, "Please let it not be like last time."
"Yeah, hopefully the Demon Soul Great White Shark won't fall asleep again."
"We cannot lose again, or it would be too disastrous."
"As long as it doesn't happen like last time, Ye Yu won't pass through, not even with the power of the Divine Artifact. After all, while powerful, the Divine Artifact needs exceptional strength to be wielded effectively."
...
They began observing, locating the Demon Soul Great White Shark, relieved to find it awake.
Ye Yu said, "Seniors, today will be a memorable day for you all."
"Indeed, since we will win and acquire Immortal-grade Medicinal Herbs, it's truly unforgettable."
"Just thinking about it is exciting, a win at last."
"This time, the Demon Soul Great White Shark didn't fall asleep, Ye Yu, you won't be as lucky as last time."
They felt completely assured, untroubled.
Tang San and the others arrived, causing one of the Seven Douluo to pause upon seeing a certain individual.
"Who are you?"
The young man before them appeared unfamiliar, although the aura was known, they had never met him.
Long flaming red hair, slender frame, handsome visage.
"I'm Ma Hongjun."
Ma Hongjun was quite delighted by their amazed gazes, "Am I so handsome you don't recognize me?"
"It's truly you. Why the drastic change? Even though you've had a hard time, such a transformation wasn't expected, right? All the fat's gone, and you've become more handsome."
Ma Hongjun not only grew more handsome but now exuded noble charisma.
Half a year ago, Ma Hongjun reached level seventy and absorbed the Ten-headed Fierce Sun Snake's Inner Core, hence the transformation. He acquired his Seventh Soul Skill, the True Martial Soul of the Seven-headed Fire Phoenix, causing the drastic change.
Initially, absorbing the Immortal-grade Medicinal Herbs, Cock's Comb Phoenix Sunflower, purified his Martial Soul; evil fire dispersed, transforming into the Fire Phoenix, and now with the absorption of the Ten-headed Fierce Sun Snake's Core, his Martial Soul promoted to the Seven-headed Fire Phoenix, acquiring the Phoenix Domain. Within the domain range, Flame Attribute power boosts by fifty percent, not only has he become handsome, his strength greatly increased too. Moreover, as long as the domain remains intact, he is undying within it, able to be reborn through flames if even a single strand remains.
Understanding this, the Seven Douluo marveled at the favor of luck while eagerly eyeing Tang San.
"Your treasures are truly abundant."
"Seems we must frequently bet with you, surely you've more suitable Immortal Grass for us."
"Blessed to encounter you all in this life."
Tang San laughed, "Not afraid of constant losses?"
"No way, at least not this time, you'd better begin."
Impatiently, they hoped Ye Yu would start quickly, hastening the result so they could soon gain the Immortal Grass.
Ye Yu asked, "Who will go first?"
Seahorse Douluo was impatient, "Naturally, you, go ahead."
Ye Yu glanced at their prized possessions and sighed softly, "Eager to part with your treasures so quickly?"
"Not at all, we wish to obtain the Immortal Grass soon."
"Alright, I'll start then."
Ye Yu immediately plunged into the ring-shaped sea, refraining from engaging, confronting the dense Arrowhead Fish, displaying greater agility in the water than even the swift fish. Despite the concentration of fish, Ye Yu slipped through gaps like threading a needle, moving too swiftly to be caught, his motion graceful, making hundreds of Arrowhead Fish unable to touch him whatsoever.
On the shore, the Seven Douluo were astounded.
"This period's training rendered him entirely unrestricted in the water, as though a fish in its element."
"Indeed impressive, his body technique and speed have significantly improved, though there's no need for concern, this time the Demon Soul Great White Shark isn't asleep."
When Ye Yu reached two hundred meters, the Demon Soul Great White Shark took action.
Despite using nothing when Ye Yu advanced, even after months of training and becoming agile, it wasn't comparable to Xiao Bai.
Ye Yu waved the Unbeatable, the power now even more horrifying, having improved not only in speed and movement but increased personal strength immensely, stirring the sea, impacting Xiao Bai's mobility. Being a Sea Soul Beast, if the water's affected, she would be too.
Xiao Bai's charging speed experienced influence, prompting Ye Yu to advance rapidly.
Though Xiao Bai retaliated, making the seawater surge, increasing resistance against Ye Yu.
Witnessing this, the Seven Douluo remained unperturbed, but gradually their expressions changed…
Even with the surging seawater imposing greater resistance, Ye Yu broke through using Unbeatable to disrupt, shield, and block, sometimes leveraging Xiao Bai's force for propulsion.
This scene astonished them; nobody dares attempt this, as utilizing the Demon Soul Great White Shark's power for propulsion while beneficial was too strenuous for the body.
Initially, Ye Yu couldn't manage it either, resulting in enervation, the body growing feeble, but having undergone relentless trials, now entirely unaffected.