Chapter 73: The Nine Trials of Slaughter, the Nine Trials of the Sea God!
"Your subject will certainly not fail Father's high expectations!"
Yu Chenlan's voice echoed in the hall, filled with barely suppressed excitement and determination.
"Good."
Yu Jingcheng nodded slightly, slowly raising his right hand, his index finger gently pointing at the void.
Buzz—!
The entire space of the Sun Palace seemed to freeze for a moment.
Golden light shone brightly in Yu Jingcheng's eyes, and the power of the plane's ruler began to operate.
Although the current plane ruler of Douluo Star was only a second-level god, on Douluo Star, the role he could play was even greater than that of most first-level gods.
"In my name, I command the plane to reshape its rules."
Accompanied by Yu Jingcheng's majestic whisper, the crimson, blood-red source of slaughter and the Asura Demon Sword suspended in the air transformed into a fierce and domineering red light, instantly rushing into Yu Chenlan's brow!
"Ugh—!"
Yu Chenlan groaned, his body trembling violently.
The power was too violent; even after Yu Jingcheng erased the original mark, its essence remained extreme slaughter and destruction.
But Yu Chenlan did not back down, gritting his teeth and letting the power wash over his limbs and bones, his Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon Martial Soul roaring wildly behind him.
Gradually, the red light subsided.
In the center of Yu Chenlan's forehead, a blood-red demonic sword mark slowly emerged, radiating a chilling light.
At the same time, a cold, mechanical voice resounded directly in Yu Chenlan's mind, even causing the air in the hall to vibrate due to the interference of the plane's consciousness:
"Nine Trials of Slaughter, First Trial: Merge with the intent of the Asura Demonic Sword and comprehend the heart of slaughter. Time limit: One year."
"Nine Trials of Slaughter, Second Trial: Break through to level ninety in soul power and obtain the ninth soul ring. Time limit: Three years."
"..."
If Tang Chen from back then heard this series of assessments, he would probably be so angry he'd vomit blood on the spot.
Which of the original godhood assessments wasn't a near-death experience?
Even Tang San's Nine Trials of the Sea God, the first test was traversing double the Sea God's Light—the ultimate torture for both body and will.
But for Yu Chenlan, the first test was merely "merging with sword intent," and the second was simply "cultivating step by step to level ninety."
This wasn't a godhood assessment; it was like being fed food and then having it cooled down for fear it was too hot!
Yu Jingcheng looked at the mark on his son's forehead, a faint smile curving his lips:
"Chenlan, I have used my dimensional authority to significantly reduce the difficulty of the first six of the Nine Trials of Slaughter for you.
You only need to follow the steps and utilize the resources of the royal family to easily pass them."
"As for the last three trials, they involve the crucial transformation of the soul. Although I can help you, ultimately you need to comprehend the state of mind of 'wielding slaughter without being controlled by it' yourself."
"This Asura Demon Sword will temporarily reside in your sea of consciousness from today onwards to help you nurture your soul."
Yu Chenlan felt the subservience of the terrifying demon sword in his mind, and the difficulty of the trials, which seemed like child's play. His reverence for his father had reached its peak.
"Father's divine might, your son can never repay it even with ten thousand deaths!"
Yu Chenlan kowtowed heavily again.
"Go, begin your seclusion for cultivation from this day forward. You may not leave until you are granted a title."
Yu Jingcheng waved his hand.
"Yes!"
Yu Chenlan respectfully withdrew, his steps firm, carrying a soaring, triumphant air.
After the eldest son left, the spacious hall returned to silence.
Yu Jingcheng did not rise, but his gaze shifted slightly, looking towards a certain point in the void, as if piercing through layers of space to see a vast, azure ocean.
That was the Sea God's throne, which he had sealed deep within the dimensional space.
"Sea God…"
Yu Jingcheng tapped the armrest lightly, murmuring to himself.
"Although he is only a first-level god, and his combat power on land is limited, he still possesses the authority to control the sea.
If the Sun Moon Empire wants to conquer the Star Luo and Heavenly Soul kingdoms in the future, or even explore the other Douluo Stars, the power of the Sea God will be indispensable."
"Summon the Second Prince, Yu Haoyang, to an audience."
The indifferent voice rang out again, and soon after, another young figure entered the hall.
If Yu Chenlan was a drawn sword, its sharpness fully revealed, then Yu Haoyang was like a piece of warm, unpolished jade, reserved and profound.
However, the soul power surging within him was by no means weak, clearly indicating that he was also a Soul Douluo-level powerhouse!
Moreover, his martial soul was also that top-tier sub-dragon species—the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon!
"Your subject, Yu Haoyang, pays respects to Father Emperor."
Yu Haoyang bowed respectfully, a hint of doubt in his eyes. His elder brother had only just left, and his father had summoned him so soon; there must be something important.
"Haoyang."
Yu Jingcheng looked at his second son, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.
"Your elder brother's opportunity has arrived; now, it's your turn."
Yu Haoyang trembled, abruptly looking up:
"Father?"
Yu Jingcheng said no more, his right hand once again reaching into the void, grabbing sharply.
Rumble—!
The roar of ten thousand waves seemed to echo within the hall.
A dazzling, azure light was forcibly pulled from the void by Yu Jingcheng!
Within that light, the phantom of a golden trident was vaguely visible, radiating the aura of a vast and boundless sea.
"This is... the Sea God's throne?!"
Yu Haoyang instantly recognized the source of this aura, exclaiming in surprise.
"That's right."
Yu Jingcheng's expression was calm, as if what he held in his hand was not a supreme divine throne, but an ordinary object.
"Poseidon is now a dead god, and Seagod Island is a prison.
But this divine position of Seagod cannot be wasted."
"Haoyang, although your martial soul is also the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon, specializing in destruction, the dragon race inherently possesses the power to summon wind and rain, and overturn rivers and seas.
If the domineering power of the Purple Emperor Annihilation Dragon can be combined with the vastness and inclusiveness of the ocean, it might not be impossible to forge a completely new path of 'Sea Dragon God'."
As he spoke, Yu Jingcheng spread his five fingers, and the ball of azure divine position essence throbbed wildly in his palm, seemingly wanting to escape, wanting to return to the sea.
But under the absolute suppression of the plane's lord, it couldn't stir up any waves at all.
"Today, I will use this divine position to pave a path to heaven for you!"
"Plane consciousness, descend!"
Boom!
Another grand will descended upon the Sun Palace.
Yu Jingcheng forcibly manipulated the plane's rules, directly stripping away and recombining the Nine Trials of Seagod, which should have been set up on Seagod Island and required countless trials to be opened, and then forcibly infusing it into Yu Haoyang's body!
"The Nine Trials of the Sea God, commence."
There was no light of the Sea God, nor any crossing of raging waves.
Under Yu Jingcheng's "selfish" manipulation, the originally incredibly rigorous trials underwent a dramatic transformation.
A blue-gold trident mark slowly appeared on Yu Haoyang's forehead, its brilliance complementing his purplish-black dragon aura, exuding an eerie yet noble beauty.
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