Douluo's main body is respected

Chapter 233 Crossing the Sea Within a Sea

Just as everyone was getting excited, seven people suddenly jumped out of the woods, looking extremely angry.

"Who dares to trespass on Poseidon Island!"

These seven people had different appearances, and all of them appeared to be Soul Masters. They were all wearing bright yellow robes, and judging from their age, they should all be middle-aged.

Judging from the situation, these should all be deacons of Poseidon Island, and specifically, Yellow-rank deacons.

Faced with the seven people's questions, Yang Xiong stepped forward directly: "Seniors, we have long admired the reputation of Poseidon Island and wish to join it."

The middle-aged man in the lead was taken aback: "You are land-based Soul Masters?"

Yang Xiong said, "We come from the Heavenly Dou Empire. We have traveled a long way to join Seagod Island."

The middle-aged man shook his head: "Seagod Island does not welcome outsiders, nor does it welcome land-based Soul Masters. Please leave immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite."

Yang Xiong quickly said, "If my information is correct, land-based soul masters can join Seagod Island through the test. I would be grateful if you could make an exception for me, senior."

The middle-aged man snorted coldly: "You seem to know quite a lot about Seagod Island. You should know that I'm doing this for your own good. Although land-based Soul Masters can also join Seagod Island through the test, it's practically impossible for ordinary people to pass the test."

"Even in the last hundred years, very few land-based Soul Masters have been able to pass the Seagod Island test. The Seagod's test for you land-based Soul Masters is countless times more difficult than that for us sea-based Soul Masters."

"A while ago, a group of land-based soul masters tried to join Seagod Island. Now they are just struggling, and they will probably be punished by Lord Seagod sooner or later. Death is probably just a matter of time."

Yang Xiong was also surprised. It seemed that the group the middle-aged deacon was talking about must be Tang San and his group. He just didn't know what their test would be like, and why he only said that they would be punished by the Sea God.

Yang Xiong quickly said, "Senior, now that I'm here, I won't leave. No matter what kind of test it is, even if it's this troublesome one, we can get through it."

The middle-aged deacon shook his head: "It's not that I don't want to give you a chance. If you leave now, I can pretend nothing happened and let you leave safely. But if you participate in the assessment, the only options are to pass or die."

"Moreover, Lord Poseidon's assessment is extremely dangerous, and may even require you to challenge 100,000-year-old soul beasts. Do you really have the courage and the awareness to face death?"

Yang Xiong glanced at the crowd around him: "Are you afraid of death? Or rather, between death and a life of ignominy, which would you choose?"

Ning Rongrong's group all looked serious: "We are not afraid of death, we want to accept the test of Poseidon Island."

Yang Xiong nodded, then turned to the middle-aged deacon and said, "Senior, you should have seen this. We can die, but we absolutely cannot die because of our own cowardice. We hope you will grant our request."

Seeing the unusually resolute expressions on Yang Xiong and his group's faces, the middle-aged deacon finally sighed and said, "Very well, since you respect the Sea God so much and wish to join our Sea God Island, then I will grant your wish, though you will have to bear the consequences yourselves."

Yang Xiong laughed and said, "Thank you, senior. We can certainly bear all the consequences, even if it means death."

The middle-aged deacon nodded: "Alright then, come with us."

Led by a group of people, Yang Xiong and his eight companions then headed into the woods.

Yang Xiong walked at the very front of the group, while Feng Xiaotian walked at the very back. The eight of them followed the middle-aged deacon into the woods in a single formation.

Yang Xiong walked through the woods, looking at the trees and feeling a little strange.

These trees seem to be more than ordinary trees; they seem to possess some kind of special energy, not only preventing human exploration but also repelling everyone from getting close.

Yang Xiong was also surprised. He knew that in terms of mental strength, he had already reached the level of a Title Douluo, while this invisible energy, although it looked thin, seemed to be at an extremely high level, making it impossible to break through.

In particular, Yang Xiong felt that this energy seemed familiar. In terms of level, it seemed to be similar to the energy that permeated the City of Slaughter, but the aura of the City of Slaughter was more ferocious, while the entire Seagod Island appeared extremely gentle.

The middle-aged deacon turned around and glanced at Yang Xiong.

“Young man, your spiritual power is very strong, even far surpassing mine. However, Seagod Island is the territory of the Seagod. With the Seagod’s protection, it is not something that mortals can reach.”

Yang Xiong nodded: "Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Led by the middle-aged deacon, the group quickly passed through the woods, but the sight before them amazed everyone.

Before us was a huge pool of water, its surface seemingly surging with waves. In the center of the pool was a triangular platform, upon which stood a towering stone pillar, its surface engraved with countless ancient patterns, giving it an incredibly ancient appearance.

In particular, the stone pillars emanate a special kind of energy, as if they are integrated with the entire Poseidon Island. The energy in the forest should be emanating from the stone pillars.

The middle-aged Soul Master appeared extremely serious at this moment, his eyes even filled with reverence.

"Welcome to the Sea within the Sea, eight land-based Soul Masters. This is the Seahorse Pillar, one of the Seven Sacred Pillars of Seagod Island."

"The Seahorse Pillar is one of the Seven Sacred Pillars of Seagod Island. The Seagod bestowed divine power upon the Seven Sacred Pillars, and through the Seven Sacred Pillars, God's will is spread. You will undergo the test to join Seagod Island here."

Yang Xiong and his eight companions bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, seniors, thank you, Lord Sea God."

The middle-aged deacon nodded in response to Yang Xiong's invitation. Then, he released his soul power and summoned his martial soul and soul rings.

Unexpectedly, the middle-aged deacon's martial soul was a sea lion, with two yellow, three purple, and one black soul rings. Everyone was shocked again. They never imagined that an ordinary deacon would actually be a Soul Emperor-level Soul Master. Keep in mind that this was just an ordinary yellow-robed deacon, whose rank was relatively low on Seagod Island. Wouldn't that make Seagod Island's strength and foundation extremely terrifying?

The middle-aged deacon used his soul power to emit an exceptionally loud voice.

"Reporting to Lord Seahorse, another land-based Soul Master from elsewhere has come to undergo the test. Please grant permission."

The man in black, who had been sitting upright under the Seahorse Sacred Pillar, suddenly opened his eyes, exuding a powerful soul force and revealing the aura of a Title Douluo.

"Why are there more land-based Soul Masters coming to Seagod Island? Aren't you afraid of dying? Fine, if land-based Soul Masters want to be tested by Lord Seagod, they need to cross the Sea within the Sea independently."

A beam of light shone from the man in black, seemingly corresponding to the Seahorse Sacred Pillar. Then, the entire Seahorse Sacred Pillar emitted a bright blue light, which instantly enveloped the entire Sea within the Sea.

It seems that for land-based Soul Masters, the most basic test is the ability to walk normally in the sea, and the man in black's actions are to restrict everyone's ability to fly.

Yang Xiong glanced at the crowd around him: "This should be a test of our ability to pass the assessment. Everyone will pass through this sea within a sea one by one."

Feng Xiaotian was overjoyed and immediately came out, seemingly wanting to show off.

"Brother Yang, let me try it first and see what's so different about this sea within a sea."

Before coming to Poseidon Island, Yang Xiong had already communicated with everyone, telling them not to call him Sect Master on the island, but to address him as ordinary friends would.

Otherwise, it could easily lead to misunderstandings. If the many experts on Seagod Island think that you are leading a sect, it could cause unexpected trouble.

Yang Xiong nodded: "Be careful, the assessment on Poseidon Island is not that simple."

Feng Xiaotian let out a loud roar, and a huge two-headed Gale Wolf possessed him, with six spirit rings appearing at the same time. Under the huge two-headed Gale Wolf, it seemed that countless wind blades were about to fly out at any moment.

With a casual wave of his hand, Seahorse Douluo caused the once calm sea to become turbulent, with waves reaching tens of meters high, completely blocking its path.

Feng Xiaotian leaped into the sea and simultaneously unleashed his first soul skill: Wind Blade Formation.

Countless wind blades flew out, cutting the waves in front into fragments. It seemed that each wind blade was much more powerful than it had been back then.

In particular, all the wind blades actually combined with each other, creating a path directly in front of Feng Xiaotian.

Feng Xiaotian moved at an extremely fast speed, rushing along the road ahead, his whole being like a storm.

At that moment, as if possessing a spirit, all the waves quickly merged back together, forming a brand new and enormous wave.

Feng Xiaotian continued walking forward quickly, seemingly unafraid of the crashing waves.

Suddenly, Feng Xiaotian's fourth soul ring flashed, and the surrounding seawater was rapidly cut apart. He charged straight into the waves, using Feng Xiaotian's fourth soul skill: Demon Wolf Storm.

The enormous Gale Wolf, like a storm, forcefully broke through the waves and finally arrived directly in front of Seahorse Douluo, while Feng Xiaotian seemed completely unaffected by the waves.

Seahorse Douluo couldn't help but nod: "Not bad, your combat talent is quite good. You not only have the speed of an agility-type Soul Master, but also the strength of a power-type Soul Master. You are qualified to accept the Sea God's assessment."

As Feng Xiaotian passed through the Sea Within a Sea, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, having basically understood the rules for passing through the Sea Within a Sea, and some even had their own ideas.

The second to take the stage was the eldest brother, Yang Wei. Compared to Feng Xiaotian's domineering presence, Yang Wei's Xuan Tie sword exuded sword energy. With each strike of sword energy, he directly cleaved the waves in two, ultimately easily crossing the sea within the sea.

Seahorse Douluo nodded again: "Not bad, your swordsmanship is very skillful, especially your mastery of sword energy. Among Soul Emperor-level weapon spirit masters, you are one of the best. You are qualified to accept the Sea God's test."

The third person to perform was Shui Bing'er.

Compared to the others who used various soul skills, Shui Bing'er appeared exceptionally elegant, walking directly on the water's surface.

Under Shui Bing'er's influence, the turbulent water surface quickly condensed into ice, becoming as flat as the ground.

Even the largest waves were frozen solid under the influence of Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix aura, making the entire sea surface as flat as flat ground.

Even Seahorse Douluo was speechless: "Little girl, whether it's your martial soul Ice Phoenix or your mastery of ice attributes, you should be the strongest among all the Soul Emperors I've ever seen. I can only say that you have a bright future."

Actually, there's something else Seahorse Douluo didn't say: Shui Bing'er is basically the nemesis of all sea spirit masters, especially since she can condense water into ice, making her incredibly powerful in the sea.

Next up is Huo Wu. After Huo Wu enters the water, a huge fire shadow appears behind her.

Facing the oncoming giant waves, the Hokage appeared incredibly fierce, rapidly evaporating the waves, and even the sea hundreds of meters deep seemed to boil under the Hokage's light.

Taking advantage of the evaporation of the waves, Huo Wu quickly crossed the sea within the sea.

Seahorse Douluo seemed a bit speechless: "Little girl, your martial soul is very special, and your flames are very powerful. Given time, you will probably have a bright future. However, you should think carefully. You are a fire attribute soul master, which will naturally be restrained in the sea. Your assessment will probably be more difficult than others."

(End of this chapter)