Douluo Continent: Sword Named Star, Slaying Gods to Prove the Dao

"Uncle Gu, what are you saying? I should be thanking you all," Ning Xingchen said.

"Xingchen, what do we do next? Should we continue searching for soul beasts to give you your second spirit? Your second spirit only has three spirit rings right now. If we find one or two more soul beasts, your spirit power should reach level ninety-nine," Sword Douluo said.

“Uncle Jian, it’s not easy to find a suitable soul ring on the high seas; it all depends on luck. However, I already have an option. If I absorb it, my soul power should be able to reach level ninety-nine.”

"but……"

"But what?" Bone Douluo looked at Ning Xingchen in confusion.

Ning Xingchen said, "Our divine test has a time limit, so it's not appropriate to go now. I only know roughly where it is, but I don't know its exact location. Moreover, absorbing this soul beast takes a long time, and the round trip takes a long time as well. I think we should wait at least ten months before going."

Sword Douluo said, "In that case, go back and complete the Divine Trial. Bone Elder and I only have one more Divine Trial left. After our trial, the Sea God Trial will be over. When your trial is over, we'll go together."

“No problem! Then let’s go back first,” Ning Xingchen said.

They had plenty of time and couldn't rush things, so the three of them flew back to Poseidon Island.

There was no rush to go back this time, since there was still time for the assessment.

Sometimes we would fly, and sometimes we would land on a small island to rest, get some delicious seafood, and spend two leisurely months like this before finally returning to Poseidon Island.

Cultivation requires not only long-term effort, but also occasional relaxation.

Although I've been cultivating myself for the past two months, it's also been a rare period of leisure.

Upon returning to Seagod Island, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo immediately began preparing for the assessment.

The level 97 soul power test was not difficult for them, and they successfully completed their respective Black-level five tests in less than half a month.

Thus concludes their Seagod Island assessment journey, and now Zhao Ziyun's journey is also coming to an end.

As for the others, they are still in the process of the fourth test.

Perhaps the Sea God knew that he could help others. The first three tests went well, but in the fourth test, the Sea God's assessment did not allow Ning Xingchen to interfere.

If he intervenes to help, it will be considered a failure in the assessment.

Helpless, Ning Xingchen didn't visit them from the fourth exam onwards to avoid affecting their assessment.

This day, at the foot of Poseidon Mountain.

Ning Xingchen, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Zhao Ziyun were all standing below.

At this moment, Zhao Ziyun had completed his breakthrough, advancing from level 93 to level 94.

"High Priest, I've come to take the sixth test," Ning Xingchen called out directly to the Sea God Temple.

The next instant, Perseus flew out of the Sea God Temple and slowly landed about twenty meters in front of Ning Xingchen.

"You have a few months to prepare. Are you sure you want to take the assessment so early?"

"Huh, your soul power."

Perseus frowned, a look of surprise on his face.

"You're level 98?"

Ning Xingchen was only level 93 a few months ago. Going from level 93 to level 98 in just a few months? What a joke!

"I just happened to hunt down three soul beasts this time and absorbed three soul rings," Ning Xingchen said with a smile.

“Twin Martial Souls, no wonder, no wonder.” Poseidon suddenly realized, marveling at how quickly the soul power of the twin Martial Souls could be boosted in the later stages.

A level 98 titled Douluo who is not even 24 years old is simply unprecedented and will never be repeated.

"Let's fight," Ning Xingchen said.

Poseidon, holding his scepter, said, "Since you're already level ninety-eight, I won't hold back."

Although Ning Xingchen didn't show much of an aura, she knew that she absolutely couldn't underestimate Ning Xingchen.

In fact, her heart was somewhat stirred after seeing Ning Xingchen's soul power.

She used to feel that the wait was too long, but now that the successor of the sea god is about to arrive, she is a little reluctant to part with him.

After all, the final step to becoming the sea god requires self-sacrifice, giving up one's own life to help him become the sea god.

At this moment, Poseidon realized that he might also be afraid of death.

Therefore, she decided to go all out and fight Ning Xingchen with all her might.

The spirit rings on her body lit up. Poseidon's nine spirit rings lit up: black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, and red.

Eight black and one red.

Ning Xingchen did not use the Star Sword this time. Since it was the Sea God's test, and since he had to use the Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda to inherit the Sea God's position, he would use the Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda to fight first.

Ning Xingchen's current spirit rings are black, black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red.

Six black and three red.

This is Ning Xingchen's current soul ring configuration.

The seventh spirit ring is exactly over 80,000 years old. As for the fifth and sixth spirit rings, they are both over 70,000 years old and close to 80,000 years old. If the reward for the spirit rings is to increase their age after this assessment, then there will be two more spirit rings with an age of 100,000 years.

However, the age limit of the fourth spirit ring is much lower. The previous one was over 30,000 years old, and even with an additional 20,000 years, it is only over 50,000 years old now.

The first and second spirit rings are only a little over 20,000 years old, and it is not easy to increase all the spirit rings to 100,000 years.

Perhaps there is only one way right now: to exceed the assessment targets of the Ninth Trial of Poseidon.

He lasted for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn during his battle with Poseidon.

What if I defeat Poseidon within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn?

What will the rewards be for the Divine Exam? Will the rewards be increased?

A bold idea came to mind, and in that instant, Ning Xingchen's mindset also changed.

After all, persisting for the duration of an incense stick and defeating an opponent in the duration of an incense stick are two different concepts.

In an instant, Ning Xingchen's aura surged to its peak as he faced Poseidon head-on.

Poseidon seemed to feel an unprecedented challenge, giving her a long-lost feeling, just like when she faced the challenges of Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu back then.

Chapter 120: Defeat Poseidon, Reward Doubled!

Facing Ning Xingchen, Poseidon's spirit rings rippled as he whispered, "Now that you've reached level ninety-eight, I can fight you with all my might."

If she doesn't go all out, then Ning Xingchen's persistence for the duration of an incense stick would be meaningless.

Ning Xingchen said, "That's exactly what I was thinking too. Let's begin."

If he cannot defeat Poseidon within the time limit of one incense stick burning, he will certainly not be able to obtain a higher reward in his assessment.

With a thought, Ning Xingchen's Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda began to operate, and his first four auxiliary soul skills were all applied to himself.

With no one to assist him, he did it all himself.

His first four soul skills all increased by 100% in strength, speed, defense, and attack.

Just as Ning Xingchen used his soul skill, giant waves surged around him, and towering waves rose on the sea.

Poseidon actually used the power of the sea from the very beginning.

This is completely different from when she fought Tang San. This time, Poseidon is going all out to fight Ning Xingchen.

Countless waves converged and surged, directly facing Ning Xingchen.

Ning Xingchen's Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda expanded, protecting his body within it. Despite the impact of the water tornado, he remained standing in the air.

The Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda effectively withstood the attack.

If it comes down to defense, even if Poseidon goes all out, it will be difficult to break through her defenses. Holding out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn shouldn't be a problem, but Ning Xingchen doesn't want that outcome.

Poseidon was somewhat surprised to see Ning Xingchen hiding inside his martial soul.

However, her attacks had no effect on Ning Xingchen, so she prepared to try another method.

However, the next moment, Ning Xingchen emerged from the Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda.

Ning Xingchen immediately rushed towards Poseidon, and Poseidon responded immediately, unleashing countless fist-sized attacks made of water as if raining down on Ning Xingchen.

Ning Xingchen gathered his soul power and waved his hand, causing the water spheres that were bombarding him to explode continuously in the air.

Then Poseidon waved her hand, unleashing two enormous golden blades of light. Ning Xingchen waved his hand as well, and the grass and trees below transformed into swords, effortlessly deflecting Poseidon's two attacks.

Two loud booms echoed in the sky, but both were unharmed.

Ning Xingchen said, "High Priest, let's get serious. The time it takes for an incense stick to burn will pass quickly."

“Alright!” Poseidon said in a low voice, knowing that it would be difficult to suppress Ning Xingchen now.

Then her spirit rings flashed, and she directly used her seventh spirit skill, the True Form of the Sea God.

Her martial spirit is the Sea God, so she can naturally use the true form of the Sea God, as if the Sea God had truly descended, and the power of the sea is at her disposal.

At this moment, everyone on Poseidon Island looked devoutly at Poseidon's true form of the Sea God Martial Soul, and the people on Poseidon Island knelt down to worship.

Fortunately, Ning Xingchen's affinity with the Sea God had increased to 55%, so Poseidon did not put much pressure on him.

She hadn't used her Martial Soul True Body for a long time, only when defeating Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu.

As for other Soul Masters, they simply don't have that qualification.

A beam of light emanated from the true form of the sea god.

An attack combining mental and spiritual power?

Ning Xingchen's eyes lit up as he activated his Starry Eyes, and a beam of starlight emanated from them.

Another loud bang echoed in the sky, the immense force of the impact sending Ning Xingchen flying dozens of meters.

Although Ning Xingchen appeared to have been knocked away, Poseidon didn't gain much advantage either.

After stabilizing, Ning Xingchen's Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda flew out and began to grow larger. Red soul rings flashed on Ning Xingchen's body. What else could this be but his seventh soul skill?

Ning Xingchen said, "Heaven and earth were dark and yellow, chaos created the world, and the dark and yellow opened the light of heaven!"

This is his Nine Treasures Profound Yellow Pagoda's strongest ninth soul skill!

In an instant, the Nine Treasures Xuanhuang Pagoda blotted out the sky, and its light fell, instantly covering Poseidon.

Poseidon wanted to use her soul skill, but found that she couldn't seem to activate it.

The Soul Skill Sea God True Form that was originally in use also gradually dissipated.