Douluo's Spirit Pearl Divine Sword

To buy Oscar time, Ning Rongrong took the initiative to run to the front. Her Nine Treasures Divine Light Protection had not yet disappeared. Once this soul skill was used, Ning Rongrong did not need to continue to consume soul power to maintain it. Unless Ning Rongrong actively deactivated it or it was completely shattered by the opponent, it would definitely exist.

Faced with Poseidon's fierce attack, cracks appeared on the pagoda, and everyone felt a strong killing intent. Poseidon's determination to kill Ning Rongrong grew stronger.

Just then, a crystal suddenly fell from the sky and landed in front of everyone, along with Tianlin.

Poseidon's eyes widened in shock, for sealed within the crystal was a person—Tang Chen.

Standing atop the crystal, Tianlin looked at the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda on the verge of collapse, smiled calmly, and with a slight push of his foot, multiple cracks appeared in the crystal, and the shapes of the cracks were exactly the same as those of the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.

“Senior Poseidon, I brought Tang Chen as promised, but it seems you are not available right now. Let’s wait until the assessment is over before you meet with Senior Tang Chen.” Tian Lin said with a smile, exuding an aura of rivalry with Poseidon, his tone carrying a hint of threat.

He couldn't directly interfere with Ning Rongrong and the others' assessment, but Tang Chen wasn't in the assessment. Poseidon understood his meaning perfectly well: all the harm she inflicted on Ning Rongrong would be reflected back to Tang Chen by Tianlin.

If he wants to release Tang Chen, Ning Rongrong cannot die.

Poseidon hesitated. Under normal circumstances, she could simply use the power of the sea god to forcibly seize it. This was Poseidon Island, where she was invincible.

However, she is currently undergoing an assessment, which restricts her from using the power of the Sea God and her three soul skills (seven, eight, and nine). Judging from the power Tianlin just emitted, she definitely cannot defeat him without the power of the Sea God.

The problem is that once she uses it, the Sea God will immediately determine that she has violated the rules, and Ning Rongrong will pass the test directly.

This creates a vicious cycle. If she doesn't use the power of the Sea God, then to ensure Tang Chen's life, she can only let Ning Rongrong pass the test. If she does use it, the Sea God will directly determine that Ning Rongrong has passed.

"So that's why Tianlin didn't show up before, it was all for this moment." Zhu Zhuqing suddenly realized, and muttered to herself, "He's really clever (and stupid), he just cornered Senior Poseidon in one fell swoop."

"Zhuqing, don't think I can't understand your hidden meaning. I'll take this as a compliment this time, but next time I make sweet and sour fish, there won't be any for you. Hongjun will eat it all." Tianlin said without turning his head.

"You can hear me even when I'm speaking so softly. You haven't changed a bit, you're still as petty as a child." This time, Zhu Zhuqing didn't dare to say it directly, but silently complained in her heart.

In the brief moment of confrontation between Poseidon and Tianlin, Oscar suddenly unleashed an incomparably powerful sword aura. He barely withstood the power of the demonic sword with his willpower, but a nine-ringed demonic sword could only last for about ten seconds, meaning Oscar only had the strength for one strike.

This attack must be launched with all our might.

"Ninth Soul Skill, Heaven and Earth Spirit Slash!"

A giant blade formed from golden light shot into the sky, its length exceeding the diameter of the entire Poseidon Island. If the island were not protected by the light of the Poseidon, it would surely be erased from the map.

In fact, this length is less than half of what Tianlin used, but given Oscar's abilities, it's already quite impressive that he could unleash this much power.

"Slash!" Oscar roared, and the demonic sword crashed down.

Poseidon's heart trembled violently. She could sense that if she relied solely on her first six soul skills to block this sword strike, she would die!

"Ninth Soul Skill, Descent of the Sea God!" Almost subconsciously, Poseidon used her ninth soul skill.

This move is similar to Qian Daoliu's Angelic Descent, which can draw upon the power of the sea god to elevate one's strength to that of a demigod. Moreover, if Poseidon were to use it on Seagod Island, she could temporarily obtain two-tenths of the sea god's power.

Poseidon is a peak level one god. With 20% of his power, he can easily defeat not only Limit Douluo or demigods, but even a true level three god. However, after using this move, Poseidon's ninth spirit ring will be sealed for a month.

Poseidon brandished his scepter and caught the sword head-on. After all, Oscar was not Tianlin himself and could not unleash the full power of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Slash.

The immense recoil sent Oscar flying. Tianlin quickly caught him, channeling his soul power to heal him, before turning to Poseidon and saying, "Senior Poseidon, the assessment is over, right? You used your ninth soul skill, which violated the rules."

Poseidon remained silent. Tianlin was right; she had lost. Although the incense stick's time hadn't been up yet, forcing her to use her ninth soul skill was already a victory.

No one has ever passed this test in this way before. In the past, the sixth test was a test that was considered extremely difficult to pass even after the seven holy pillars of the Sea Douluo had been held for a single incense stick.

These children's fighting abilities are indeed surprisingly strong.

Chapter 500 Tang Chen and Poseidon

"Ning Rongrong, you have completed the sixth of the Nine Trials of the Sea God. You are rewarded with a 20% increase in Sea God affinity, bringing your current level to 65%."

"Yu Tianheng, you have completed the sixth test of the Black-level Six Trials. Your soul power has increased by one level. Since you have completed all six tests, you will receive an additional level of soul power increase. You are now at level eighty-three."

"Oslo, the sixth test of the Black-level Six Trials has been completed, and your soul power has increased by one level. Since all six tests have been completed, you will receive an additional level of soul power increase, bringing your current level to eighty-six."

"Oscar, with both wisdom and courage, forced the Sea God Douluo to use his ninth soul skill. He exceeded expectations in completing the sixth test of the Black-level Six Trials, and his soul power increased by two levels. Since all six tests were completed, he was additionally rewarded with a one-level increase in soul power, now at level eighty (eighty-one), and was granted a God-given soul ring."

The light of the sea god descended, and all four received rewards. Their injuries gradually healed, especially Oscar, whose soul power suddenly surged by three levels, reaching the level of Soul Douluo. He was also bestowed with a divine soul ring because he had just reached a bottleneck.

Oscar felt a little embarrassed. He wasn't exactly a man of both wisdom and courage; he was just riding on Tianlin's coattails.

Seeing him like this, Tianlin stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder. "What's there to be embarrassed about? It's truly admirable that you were able to withstand my nine-ringed demonic sword with sheer willpower."

“That’s right.” Poseidon walked over with elegant steps. “The power of that sword even surpasses my Sea God Martial Soul. This is the first time I’ve been injured by a Soul Saint. Although you used the Four-in-One Fusion Technique to push your soul power to the Title Douluo level, you’ve only just entered the Title Douluo level. Yet, the attack power of that sword can kill a Limit Douluo who can’t go all out. Unless you have extremely strong willpower, it’s absolutely impossible to copy this kind of Martial Soul.”

Poseidon picked up the scepter in her hand, blew on it, and the scepter instantly turned into powder. It was shattered by the demon sword. How could the Heaven and Earth Spirit Slash be blocked so easily? If Poseidon had not been so skilled and acted in time, she would have been seriously injured.

Seeing that Poseidon had said so, Oscar was no longer embarrassed and sat down to absorb the spirit rings.

At this moment, Poseidon turned to Tianlin and said, "You must be Rongrong's husband. She has now passed the sixth trial of the Sea God. Shouldn't you keep your promise and return Tang Chen to me?"

Poseidon's tone remained calm, but the Sea Douluos who had dealt with her for many years could hear an unprecedented anxiety in her voice. It seemed that Tang Chen was indeed very important to her.

Tianlin smiled slightly, took Ning Rongrong's hand, and said, "Of course. Although you still harbored murderous intent towards my wife just now, you have indeed kept your promise and taken good care of Rongrong over the past few years. I will release Tang Chen's seal now."

“That’s right, Senior Poseidon, I don’t blame you at all. Brother Sword has already told me the truth. If I don’t die, you will die. People are selfish. If one day my Brother Sword is in danger, but sacrificing someone can save him, even if that person is innocent, I’m afraid I might not show mercy.” Ning Rongrong put herself in Poseidon’s shoes. If she were in Poseidon’s position, she would probably be even more ruthless than Poseidon.

Poseidon nodded apologetically. "Don't worry, after the sixth test, I will no longer have the chance to kill you. How far you go from here on out depends on yourself. Once you have completed the ninth test, I will fulfill my duty."

At this moment, Tianlin had already released Tang Chen from his seal. He was still in the same state, with all four limbs broken, but when he saw Poseidon, the excitement in his heart made him struggle to get up.

"Tang Chen, how... how did you become like this?" Poseidon hugged Tang Chen, and the years of sorrow in her heart made her unable to hold back any longer, her voice slightly choked.

"I'm sorry, Poseidon, I failed my divine test and I'm not qualified to propose to you." Tang Chen was truly a straight man; even at this moment, he was still agonizing over this matter.

"Fool, you big fool! Did you really think I wanted to marry a god? I only said that to reject Qian Daoliu, but you, you idiot, believed me. You've been gone for so many years. If you had come back sooner, perhaps, perhaps..."

"No, it's my fault. I was too proud back then. I didn't tell you clearly, or even hint at my feelings for you. It's all my fault."

Poseidon was filled with self-reproach and grief. Seeing her like this, Tianlin almost couldn't help but want to save Tang Chen. However, in the end, selfishness prevailed over his saintly heart. Haotian Sect was an enemy, and Tang Chen was also an enemy. Bringing him back today to see Poseidon one last time was already more than enough. There was no need to cause trouble for himself.

Tianlin walked up to Tang Chen and Poseidon and said to Tang Chen, "Senior, I have fulfilled my promise to you. Now, please keep Poseidon company. Farewell."

"Rongrong, let's not disturb Senior Poseidon and Senior Tang Chen. Let's leave first."

"Okay." Ning Rongrong nodded and prepared to leave with the others.

"Wait a minute." Tang Chen suddenly called out to the group. "Young brother, I am extremely grateful for your help. I will never go back on my promise to you. I will ask Poseidon to deliver the soul bone later. But I have one more question. You are a soul master from the mainland, right? Can you tell me some news about the Clear Sky Sect? My days are numbered. Besides Poseidon, my only worry is the sect."

Upon hearing Tang Chen's question, Tian Lin sighed inwardly. Could he possibly tell the truth? Besides making Tang Chen hate him before he died and die with his eyes wide open, there would be no benefit for him.

In the end, Tianlin could only say, “Senior, rest assured, the Clear Sky Sect is still the number one sect in our Douluo Continent. There are seven titled Douluo in the sect. The brothers Tang Hao and Tang Xiao are famous throughout the world. The five elders are also very strong. In addition, Tang Hao has a child with a woman named A Yin, named Tang San. His talent is no less than yours and is enough to support the future of the Clear Sky Sect.”

"Really? Hao'er has an heir. That's wonderful. Now I can rest assured." Tang Chen felt relieved upon hearing this. Knowing that Haotian Sect was alright, he could spend the remaining days peacefully by Poseidon's side.

The others weren't foolish enough to expose Tianlin; they could all tell it was a white lie, at least enough to put Tang Chen in peace after his death.

At this moment, Hailong Douluo walked over and said, "Little girl, could you postpone your seventh test for a few days? You have seen the High Priest's current condition. You can rest in my Hailong City for a while. I will send someone to inform you when the test is ready. Don't worry, it won't be delayed for too long."

"Yes, thank you, senior." Ning Rongrong naturally had no objections. Having just gone through a series of assessments, she was exhausted both physically and mentally. The group then headed towards Hailong City.

Chapter 501 The War Begins, Gengxin City Surrenders

Ning Rongrong passed the sixth test smoothly. Tianlin couldn't help but sigh that the Sea God's test was much simpler than the Asura God's test. The Asura God's test often required him to face opponents at the level of Super Douluo or Limit Douluo, and he didn't have a guide, so he had to rely entirely on himself.

In just three years, Ning Rongrong has caught up with Tianlin's progress. If Tianlin's guess is correct, Qian Renxue is also close to the seventh test.

Just as Ning Rongrong had finally passed the test and was about to go back to rest, a major event had already occurred on the mainland.

After the founding ceremony of the Spirit Hall ended, they didn't even have a day to celebrate before launching a war.

The two empires were caught off guard before they even had a chance to get angry.

First, the Heaven Dou Empire, led by the Sea Turtle Douluo with a legion of 10,000 Soul Masters, along with the 400,000-strong army of the Barak Kingdom, conquered two provinces of the Heaven Dou Empire within a few days.

The Heaven Dou Empire hurriedly dispatched Marshal Ge Long to garrison the border. In order to fight against the Title Douluo, they also requested the Clear Sky Sect to send one of their elders to lend a helping hand.

However, this only barely stopped the offensive of the Spirit Empire; reclaiming the territory would be extremely difficult.

As Ning Fengzhi predicted, the first target of the Star Luo Empire was Gengxin City.

Led by the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall and Tuoba hope, the Sect Master of the Holy Dragon Sect, a legion of 15,000 Soul Masters launched a surprise attack on Gengxin City.

The limited forces in Gengxin City were no match for the power of the Soul Masters. After the city walls were breached by the Holy Dragon Douluo, ten thousand Soul Masters poured in.

The first target is the most important blacksmiths' guild here.

Although Si Long was a Soul Saint like the Golden Generation, his actual combat strength was even inferior to Miles, who was only level 60. His Soul Rings were also extremely poor, consisting of one white, two yellow, three purple, and one black ring. How could he possibly be a match for the Golden Generation?

Yan casually threw a punch that rendered him unable to fight.

"Kill them if you want, from the Martial Soul Empire. None of my Blacksmiths' Association members are cowards who fear death." Although Si Long was beaten to his knees, he remained defiant.

"Hmph, they really don't know what's good for them. In this world, only my Martial Soul Empire is the legitimate one. Anyone who goes against the Martial Soul Empire deserves to die. Listen to my order: massacre the entire city of Gengxin, leaving no one alive, men, women, or children!" Xie Yue said coldly.

"What? You can't do this!" Si Long was anxious. He wasn't afraid of death, but he couldn't let hundreds of thousands of people in the city perish with him.

"You have no right to object!" Xie Yue sneered, slashing her moon blade toward Si Long's neck.

"Stop!" Just then, a beam of holy light shone down, deflecting the moon blade.

Upon seeing the newcomer, everyone except Hu Liena knelt down, saying, "Greetings, Elder Judge!"

Qian Renxue, the elder of the Judgment, holds a position in the Spirit Empire second only to Bibi Dong, and is on par with the Holy Maiden Hu Liena.

"Elder, what do you mean by this? This blacksmith association is ungrateful. I want to make an example of them to uphold the dignity of my Martial Soul Empire," Xie Yue asked in confusion.

Qian Renxue spread her six angel wings and stood in the sky, saying, "Is your so-called majesty established with the blood of countless innocent people? If you have the ability, then slaughter the entire 1.4 million-strong army of Xingluo. Killing the enemy is what majesty is. Slaughtering unarmed civilians, I only see tyranny. Issue the order that no civilian who does not resist shall be harmed."

"Yes!" Holy Dragon Douluo Tuoba hope replied impatiently. It wasn't that he was really that kind, but he was worried. If he really carried out the massacre, his real boss would find out and skin him alive. Who would care whether he was acting on orders or not?

Fortunately, Qian Renxue arrived in time, otherwise he would have already switched sides.

Facing Qian Renxue, Xie Yue dared not refute her too much and could only lower her head and say, "Elder is right to teach me a lesson. Xie Yue knows she was wrong, but the people of the Blacksmith Association are not unarmed civilians. They are all Soul Masters. If we let them go today, they will become our enemies in the future. Please make a judgment, Elder."

Qian Renxue nodded, "Kill him!"

While she would never allow a city to be massacred, it was a different story when it came to enemy Soul Masters, especially the Blacksmith Association that provided weapons to the Star Luo Army. If she let them go easily, it would be too much of a saintly act.

Hu Liena looked at Si Long and said, "President Si Long, I'll give you another chance. As long as you lead the Blacksmith Association into my Martial Soul Empire, I guarantee in the name of the Holy Maiden that I will not touch a single penny of your Blacksmith Association."

"Don't be so quick to refuse. The Blacksmith Association has been established for hundreds of years. Do you really want it to be destroyed? I know that some of you have already gone to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. In that case, it wouldn't hurt for you to join my Spirit Empire. Because in this world, the only one that can rival my Spirit Empire is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. In the future, the battle between the two of us will be decided."

"If you do not surrender today, our Martial Soul Empire will win again. At that time, those who joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will surely die without a burial place, and those of you who remained in Gengxin City will also be wiped out. The Blacksmith Association will truly cease to exist, and the profession of blacksmithing may even decline completely or disappear from the continent. Does the Chairman want to see such a situation?"

Hu Liena's words shocked Si Long. The blacksmiths had completely fallen into decline, and he was now the eternal sinner of the Blacksmiths' Association.

"But what if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wins?" Si Long countered.

"How dare you! How could the mere Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School be a match for my Martial Soul Empire?" Yan was furious. Si Long's words were an insult to their empire, and he immediately wanted to attack.

"Stop, Yan!" Hu Liena stopped Yan and continued, "Wouldn't that be better for you? Jun Tianlin will not touch you even if you join my Martial Soul Empire, out of respect for Lou Gao. Wouldn't it be just what you want to do if you came back to be the president of the Blacksmith Association?"

Hearing Hu Liena's words, Si Long was stunned. "Hu Liena, you actually taught me to surrender like a fence-sitter?"

Hu Liena smiled charmingly, "Hehe, so what? As long as you surrender and provide weapons for the soldiers of my Spirit Empire, that's fine. As for what you call a fence-sitter, the premise is that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can really defeat my Spirit Empire, but that's impossible. If we don't even have the confidence and composure to win, how can we talk about ruling the world?"