Qian Renshang looked at the Sea God's mark on his body, his expression calm, not too shocked.
With his talent, obtaining the divine trial inheritance was really too easy.
This wasn't just his confidence, but a fact.
He slightly raised his head, his eyes revealing an innate pride and composure.
In his view, all of this was within expectations, as if it were something he deserved.
Facing Poseidon's respect, he also responded naturally.
There was no hint of being flattered on his face, as if this respect was the most ordinary thing.
Poseidon bowed slightly and said respectfully, "From now on, you will enjoy supreme honor on Sea God Island."
Qian Renshang nodded lightly and said, "Yes, I understand."
His voice was as calm as water, without a ripple.
The Shrek Seven Devils, seeing Qian Renshang's posture, were filled with complex emotions.
Amidst the tense yet expectant atmosphere, the crucial moment of the test finally arrived.
Suddenly, the marks on each person's body shone with dazzling light, and simultaneously, they received a clear prompt from a mysterious power.
This prompt told them that the task of this test was to traverse the legendary Light of the Sea God!
It even specifically indicated the target location—the core forbidden area of Sea God Island.
To successfully pass this test, they must successfully climb a specified number of steps leading up to the forbidden area.
However, surprisingly, the number of steps required for each person was different.
After some observation and comparison, it was discovered that this number was closely related to the individual's previous test level.
Generally speaking, the higher the test level, the greater the challenge, and correspondingly, the more steps needed to be climbed.
Among them, the highly anticipated Tang San was assigned the arduous task of climbing 256 steps.
However, even more astonishingly, the equally powerful Qian Renshang needed to conquer a staggering 666 steps!
"Level 666? Interesting."
Qian Renshang smiled slightly.
Such a huge gap undoubtedly made everyone present feel the high level of difficulty and the fierce competition of this assessment.
It is worth mentioning that if anyone feels they cannot continue during the climb, they can choose to drop out midway, but the entire assessment has a strict time limit—one year.
"Everyone, rest first. The formal assessment is tomorrow."
Poseidon looked at everyone, especially Qian Renshang, and everyone agreed.
Early the next morning, everyone gathered under the light of the sea god.
The scene before them was incredibly magnificent, making them feel as if they were in a dream.
The light of the sea god was like a curtain of light that stretched from the sky to the earth, pouring down from the horizon, its light dazzling and colorful.
Within the light, countless stars seemed to twinkle, and mysterious runes seemed to flow.
The surrounding environment was also illuminated by this light, making it dreamlike and illusory.
The ground under their feet shimmered with a strange light, as if inlaid with countless gems.
The distant mountains, shrouded in light, became blurred and mysterious, like a legendary fairyland.
A thin layer of mist permeated the air, making everything even more hazy and beautiful.
Bathed in the light of the Sea God, the mist refracted into a kaleidoscope of colors, resembling vibrant clouds.
A gentle sea breeze carried a refreshing scent, seemingly imbued with a mysterious energy that soothed the soul.
The Shrek Seven Devils and Qian Renshang were stunned by the breathtaking scenery, momentarily lost in thought.
Enveloped in the Sea God's light were countless steps, and Seahorse Douluo explained that there were 1001 steps!
Gazing at the seemingly endless staircase, a sense of awe welled up within everyone.
Seahorse Douluo continued,
"The Sea God's light exerts immense pressure; the higher you go, the greater the pressure becomes. Be prepared."
Hearing this, the expressions on everyone's faces grew even more solemn.
Tang San said, "Everyone, proceed with caution. Don't act rashly."
Just then, Qian Renshang stepped onto the steps first, his figure instantly engulfed by the Sea God's light.
"Damn it, let's go too!"
After Qian Renshang stepped into the light of the sea god, the Shrek Seven Devils were not to be outdone and prepared to meet the challenge.
First up was Dai Mubai. He took a deep breath, and his White Tiger Martial Soul instantly activated, radiating a powerful aura.
He roared and slammed onto the steps, but the moment he stepped on, he felt an immense pressure bearing down on him, as if an invisible mountain were pressing down on him.
He gritted his teeth, relying on the powerful strength of his White Tiger Martial Soul, and struggled to take one step after another.
Each step was accompanied by heavy breathing, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
Next was Oscar. He ate a sausage he had made himself, increasing his strength and speed.
Even so, under the pressure of the Sea God's Light, his steps remained slow and heavy, and he had to stop every few steps to catch his breath.
Ning Rongrong activated her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul with all her might, applying various buffs to herself and her teammates.
However, after stepping onto the steps, she quickly felt her legs weaken and found it difficult to move.
Zhu Zhuqing, relying on the agility of her Netherworld Cat Martial Soul, was able to advance relatively easily at first, but as the height increased, the pressure grew, and her speed gradually slowed down.
Ma Hongjun directly unleashed his Phoenix Martial Soul, flames engulfing his body, attempting to use the power of fire to resist the pressure.
However, the pressure of the Sea God's Light seemed to suppress everything, and his progress remained extremely difficult.
Xiao Wu, with her light and agile movements, used the characteristics of the Soft Bone Rabbit to leap forward on the steps.
But after a while, she also felt immense resistance, and her speed gradually decreased.
Seahorse Douluo, watching everyone's struggles, revealed a gloating smile; he
had experienced the same thing during his own assessment.
"Haha, look at your pathetic state, I was just like that back then,"
Seahorse Douluo said with a laugh, but his eyes held a hint of reminiscence and emotion.
But the next moment, his expression changed drastically, because Qian Renshang was walking on the Sea God's Steps as if they were flat ground, moving with incredible speed.
He reached the 200th step in the blink of an eye!
Seahorse Douluo's eyes widened, his mouth agape, his face filled with disbelief:
"This... how is this possible?"
The Shrek Seven Devils were also shocked by this scene, stopping in their tracks and looking at Qian Renshang.
Dai Mubai gasped: "What kind of monster is this guy?"
Oscar couldn't help but exclaim: "This is too monstrous!"
Ning Rongrong was speechless with surprise: "How could he do it so easily?"
Zhu Zhuqing frowned, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes:
"Is the gap between us and him really that big?"
(End of Chapter)
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