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Chapter 261 Pulling out the Trident of Poseidon

After Poseidon's explanation, Yang Xiong and his two companions understood the glorious history of the Sea God and the significance of the Sea God Island's heritage.

Of course, Poseidon did not explain any subsequent cultivation methods, nor did she reveal any divine inheritance methods. Instead, she led Yang Xiong and the other two to the very center of the Sea God's Temple, where the trident of the Sea God stood before them.

"Yang Xiong, Ning Rongrong, Shui Bing'er, this is the Trident of the Sea God that you need to pull out for the seventh test. The Trident of the Sea God is the weapon used by the Sea God to conquer the four seas. It is also a divine artifact that embodies the power of the Sea God. Only if you three pull it out can you complete the final test. Otherwise, you will fail the test, and I cannot predict your fate."

Yang Xiong bowed slightly: "Thank you for your guidance, Senior Poseidon."

After saying this, Yang Xiong stared intently at the Trident of Poseidon. This was the first true divine artifact he had ever come into contact with, and one of the strongest divine artifacts on the continent.

Yang Xiong slowly walked towards the Trident of the Sea God, with Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er on either side of him. The three of them walked towards the Trident of the Sea God almost simultaneously.

Yang Xiong summoned his martial soul and soul ring, turning his entire body golden, and directly grabbed at the Trident of the Sea God. Shui Bing'er, standing beside him, also summoned her martial soul and soul ring and grabbed at the Trident of the Sea God.

Ning Rongrong immediately summoned the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and six amplification soul skills entered Yang Xiong and the other two's bodies in an instant, increasing all their attributes by a full 80%.

Yang Xiong and Shui Bing'er grabbed with all their might, but the entire Trident of the Sea God remained completely still. It truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier divine artifact, weighing a staggering 108,000 jin.

Yang Xiong gritted his teeth, and his third, fourth, and seventh soul rings flashed simultaneously. These were his third soul skill, Tyrannosaurus Fury; his fourth soul skill, Dragon Elephant Body; and his seventh soul skill, Asura True Body.

With the use of the Asura True Body, the three of them unleashed endless crimson light. In particular, with the use of the three amplification soul skills, their bodies swelled up, their muscles became incredibly solid, and they looked like giants.

Shui Bing'er also used her Martial Soul True Body, instantly transforming into a giant ice phoenix. Her boundless ice power combined with Yang Xiong's killing power, gripping the Trident of the Sea God tightly.

Ning Rongrong completely disregarded her own energy expenditure and maximized the enhancements on Yang Xiong and Shui Bing'er.

Despite the combined efforts of the three, Poseidon's Trident twitched slightly.

But before Yang Xiong and the other two could rejoice, a special force seemed to emanate from the Trident of Poseidon, forcefully suppressing Yang Xiong's upward lifting power.

Yang Xiong was a little unwilling. He had already used three amplification soul skills at the same time. In terms of pure strength, he should have been able to lift a normal 108,000 jin.

It should be noted that Yang Xiong originally possessed exceptional strength, especially after his original martial soul awakened to the gold level, which increased his strength several times over.

With the addition of three top-tier amplification soul skills, the overall strength increase is at least several dozen times. In addition, there is Ning Rongrong's amplification, so it is impossible for him not to be able to lift even 108,000 jin.

The only possibility is that this trident of Poseidon possesses the divine power of Poseidon, and only those whose power originates from the same source as Poseidon can lift it; otherwise, it would be a struggle against a god.

Thinking of this, Yang Xiong activated his mental power, and a bright blue crystal flew out from his body, which was the Vast Ocean Universe Cover.

When the Vast Ocean Universe Cover appeared, it immediately emitted a deep blue light, subtly echoing the light emitted by the Trident of the Sea God.

When Poseidon saw the Vast Ocean Universe Cover appear, he became incredibly devout, as if he had seen the sea god descend.

Even though Yang Xiong was multitasking, using the Vast Ocean Universe Cover to get close to the Trident of the Sea God and releasing waves of its power, while also pushing his own power to the limit, the Trident of the Sea God only kept trembling and was not actually lifted up.

At this moment, Shui Bing'er and Ning Rongrong had already pushed their strength to the limit. Shui Bing'er even possessed the Fusion Ring, with all the energy of the Soul Rings merging into her Martial Soul True Body.

Both of them had used all their strength, and their faces were contorted, with their lips slightly bitten and bleeding.

Yang Xiong knew that he had to give it his all at this moment, because if he failed this time, he would probably be left here forever by Poseidon and the sea god.

Yang Xiong gritted his teeth, and all eight of his spirit rings exploded in an instant, with countless powers surging into his body.

In that instant, the martial spirit rapidly expanded, transforming into a gigantic blood-red figure. The blood-red figure gripped the Trident of the Sea God tightly with both hands, as if resisting the power of the entire Sea God Temple, as if confronting a god.

As Yang Xiong unleashed his full power in the Asura Dharma Form, it seemed as if two phantoms were clashing in the sky: a deep blue phantom of the sea god and a blood-red Asura Dharma Form.

The trident of Poseidon, which was still trembling and unable to be pulled out, was now as if it had been corrupted by the power of Asura, and it was pulled directly out of the altar. The entire Poseidon Island seemed to tremble at that moment.

At that very moment, the Vast Ocean Universe Cover seemed to receive some kind of response and quickly merged into the Trident of the Sea God.

Yang Xiong and his two companions were incredibly excited. The Trident of Poseidon had finally been pulled out. Yang Xiong, in particular, held the Trident firmly with both hands, remaining completely still despite the immense pressure and excruciating pain from the destruction of so many spirit rings. As the Trident was pulled out, the entire Sea God Temple lit up, and three beams of light quickly merged into the bodies of Yang Xiong and his companions.

A voice echoed in Yang Xiong's mind: "Yang Xiong, you have surpassed your own power limit. The seventh of the top eight trials, you have pulled out the Trident of the Sea God. You have completed the trial. Your reward is a one-level increase in soul power and a two-thousand-year increase in the age of all your soul rings."

Yang Xiong finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over him. The Trident of Poseidon seemed to have been sensed by something and returned to its original position.

Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er, who were standing nearby, were also extremely excited, as news of their rewards for completing the assessment had reached their ears.

Ning Rongrong completed all the assessments, cumulatively increasing her soul power by three levels. As a reward, the age of all her soul rings increased by five thousand years, and she was awarded a divinely bestowed soul ring.

Ning Rongrong has now reached level 89, and is only one step away from level 90. Once she reaches level 90, she will be able to automatically condense her ninth soul ring.

Shui Bing'er also completed all the assessments, cumulatively increasing her soul power by three levels, increasing the age of all her soul rings by five thousand years, and receiving two divinely bestowed soul rings as a reward.

Shui Bing'er is now level 80 and can absorb her first divinely bestowed soul ring at any time. As for the second divinely bestowed soul ring, it will automatically condense when she reaches level 90.

Both of them obtained the Red-level authority of Seagod Island, which means that they both obtained the authority of the Second Priest of Seagod Island. Their status on Seagod Island is second only to Seagod Douluo Poseidon, and is already higher than the Seven Sacred Pillars of Seagod Island.

Ning Rongrong's spirit rings have now become two purple and six black, while Shui Bing'er's spirit rings have become two purple and five black.

Yang Xiong's soul power reached level 92, but because he did not absorb the ninth soul ring, his displayed soul power was only level 90, and his soul ring configuration was still five black and three red.

At this point, all but Yang Xiong had completed the assessment.

Even Poseidon's face showed a hint of joy: "Ning Rongrong, Shui Bing'er, congratulations! You have gained the approval of the Sea God. From now on, you will be the holders of the red-level authority of Sea God Island. I hope you will cultivate as soon as possible and demonstrate the strength that will make the entire Sea God Island believe in you."

Ning Rongrong and Shui Bing'er quickly said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Sea God Douluo. We will certainly live up to your expectations."

Then Poseidon looked at Yang Xiong and said, "Yang Xiong, your next test is no longer my concern. I will not be in charge of it. I hope you can pass the final test, as it concerns your life or death."

Yang Xiong's expression changed slightly: "Senior, could it be that the Sea God will be in charge of my final test?"

Before Yang Xiong and Poseidon could say anything, the trident of Poseidon, which had returned to its original position, suddenly emitted a blue light. Under the illumination of this light, everyone felt dizzy, including Poseidon.

Yang Xiong felt a wave of dizziness, and when he opened his eyes again, he felt as if he had entered a special space.

This is a magnificent palace, somewhat similar to the Temple of Poseidon, but many times larger in scale. In particular, a giant in azure blue sits on the throne in the center of the Temple of Poseidon.

He could only appear incredibly powerful; even without making any movement, he exuded an invisible aura of power. The way he looked at Yang Xiong was like a god looking at an ant.

Yang Xiong was startled and quickly bowed, saying, "Greetings, Lord Sea God!"

"Yang Xiong, you've finally arrived."

The sea god exuded an imposing aura without anger; even his simple words resonated deeply with Yang Xiong, causing his very soul to tremble.

Yang Xiong was a little puzzled: "Lord Sea God, did you already know of my existence?"

The Sea God said, "Ever since you came to Sea God Island, I have sensed the return of the Heart of the Sea God to the island. What is your purpose in coming to Sea God Island with the Heart of the Sea God?"

Yang Xiong was startled. He hadn't expected the Sea God to be paying attention to him so early. Did the Sea God also know about his little scheme?

"Lord Sea God, I have come to Sea God Island to obtain your inheritance and to become the new Sea God. Please grant my request."

The Sea God, though not angry, exuded an imposing aura: "Do you know that there is an insurmountable chasm between mortals and gods? Any Soul Master who wants to become a god must go through hardships and dangers. Even I spent a thousand years cultivating in the Douluo Continent before I achieved godhood."

"Similarly, before the gods, nothing a mortal can hide. Have you truly come to Seagod Island to inherit the position of Seagod? If anything you say is against your conscience, I can turn you to ashes in an instant."

(End of this chapter)