chsdbacks Chapter 230 concludes with the Sea God's Nine Trials; could the Sea God have another reason?
Chapter 230 concludes with the Sea God's Nine Trials; could the Sea God have another reason?
Chapter 230: The Sea God's Nine Trials Retrieved—Does the Sea God Have Another Successor?!
"The Seahorse Pillar is connected to the will of the Sea God, so it shouldn't be wrong."
"However, the simultaneous appearance of six candidates for the Red Priest is unprecedented in the history of Poseidon Island."
"Could it be that there's a problem communicating between my Seahorse Pillar and the will of the Sea God?"
Seahorse Douluo's face was full of insecurity; he simply couldn't understand the current situation.
Tang San took a deep breath, stepped forward, and glanced at Qiu Ruoshui and Gu Qingbo:
"There must be a mistake. Why is their assessment level higher than mine? Their talent couldn't possibly surpass mine."
"Hey, Tang San, what do you mean?"
"How come my sisters Ruoshui and Qingbo are less talented than you? Even you have the Black Level Six Examinations, it's normal for my classmates to have the Top Level Red Examinations!"
After Shuiyue used her conch shell to report the current situation to the teacher, she immediately spoke up for her classmate.
Qiu Ruoshui and Shen Liuyu also had five spirit rings appear beneath their feet as they looked at Tang San:
"We may have been less talented in the past, but that doesn't mean we're worse than you now. If you're not convinced, we can have a fight and see who's better."
Tang San gripped the Clear Sky Hammer tightly in his hand. He was indeed unconvinced, but also somewhat surprised. They were all five-ring Soul Kings, just like him, and the aura and confidence they exuded were completely different from what they had been like three years ago.
"That's enough. I think what the Sea God means is that he believes they all have the potential to become the High Priestess of Sea God Island, but there can only be one High Priestess position, so those with less talent should automatically fill the vacancy left by Hei Kao."
However, the will of the Sea God also considered them fortunate and did not wish for them to bear the life-or-death cost of the Black Trial. Therefore, he simultaneously rewarded the top-ranking Red Trial takers, with the most outstanding candidate succeeding as High Priest, while the remaining Red Trial takers were demoted to fill the positions of guardians of the Seven Pillars.
The sound grew louder as it approached, and as the last word faded, a red figure in the distance slowly grew larger.
Space distorted slightly, and atop the Seahorse Sacred Pillar appeared a gentle and beautiful woman shrouded in a red robe, with flowing sea-blue hair, and holding the staff of the High Priest of the Sea God. Her appearance and temperament were both top-notch, even surpassing that of her cheap mistress, Bibi Dong, in terms of temperament.
"Greetings, High Priest. Your subordinate failed to understand the Sea God's meaning; please punish me, High Priest."
Seahorse Douluo bowed slightly to High Priest Poseidon and said with self-reproach.
The woman in the red robe smiled slightly, a smile that was utterly beautiful.
"It's not your fault. This is the first time I've seen something like this either. It seems that the mainland is full of talented people, and many outstanding women have emerged."
"I am Poseidon, the High Priestess of Poseidon Island. Welcome to our island."
Poseidon's gaze swept across Tang San, landing on the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand, and her expression changed:
"Young man, can you tell me where you come from?"
Tang San trembled. He was only at the sixth level of the Black Trial, two levels lower than Meng Yiran and Xue Wu, but the High Priest asked him a question first.
Could it be... my great-grandfather?
Tang San cupped his hands and said:
"Junior Tang San greets Senior. My great-grandfather's name was Danzi Chen."
Tang San bowed almost ninety degrees, respectfully bowing to the Sea God Douluo who represented the highest authority of Seagod Island.
Tang San, his face bent towards the ground, had a slight smile on his lips.
Students of Peach Blossom Academy, tremble! Even if you receive a higher assessment grade than me, it doesn't mean you performed better than me. I have connections; what about you?!
Sure enough, a high priest's scepter supported his hand, helping him up, and said calmly:
"No need for formalities. Are you Tang Chen's great-grandson?" Poseidon's eyes held a hint of sadness as she looked at Tang San.
Tang San respectfully replied, "Yes."
"Yes, Tang San, try your best to pass the six tests. It will be of great help to you. You are his descendant, and I believe you will do well."
Poseidon quickly regained her composure. She could sense that he actually possessed the talent for the top-tier seventh trial, but for some reason, the Sea God's will had lowered his trial level. Could it be that his talent and strength were slightly inferior to those girls who had passed the red trial, and thus he was looked down upon by the Sea God?
Poseidon didn't say this, but instead looked at Meng Yiran and Xue Wu, who had passed the highest level of the Eight Trials. They had received the highest level of the High Priest's test, which also represented the Sea God's approval. In the end, the High Priest would definitely be chosen from among the two of them.
"You are very lucky. The future of Poseidon Island should be in your hands."
Poseidon addressed the six Peach Blossom Spring students who had already passed the top-tier Red Examination.
"My sister and I haven't even reached the level required for the Divine Trial yet! Are they abandoning us?!"
Shui Yue'er spoke up at this moment, breaking the atmosphere that everyone was immersed in regarding the appearance of six top-level Red Examiners. Six Red Examiners meant the selection of a High Priest and five successors of the Holy Pillars.
If two more can emerge, then the seven sacred pillars of Poseidon Island will all undergo a baptism.
"Let's continue," said High Priest Poseidon.
Seahorse Douluo tried to calm himself down and continued to guide the power of the Seahorse Sacred Pillar, which fell on Dugu Yan, Shui Yue'er, and Shui Bing'er in succession.
Similarly, the white, yellow, and purple lights flashed by almost instantly, and the patterns on the Seahorse Pillar turned black in an instant. Moreover, they climbed rapidly, directly reaching the top area of the Seahorse Pillar, where they were still shining with red light.
When the red light patterns were projected onto the sky above Poseidon Island time and time again, all the residents of Poseidon Island trembled with fear, realizing that things were not simple. Even the other guardians of the sacred pillars couldn't help but leave their posts and make an exception to rush to the Seahorse Sacred Pillar.
Another Red Exam?!
However, the deep red light broke through the top and submerged the entire Seahorse Sacred Pillar. The light even turned faintly golden-red. Outside Seagod Island, the waves surged, and the waves rose up to a hundred meters high. The surrounding sea spirit beasts were all boiling.
High Priest Poseidon trembled, his deep blue eyes widening in astonishment, and murmured:
"Poseidon...Nine Trials..."
"The person I've been waiting for all these years has actually appeared."
"Nine girls, one sea goddess, one high priest, seven guardian Douluo... Is this a coincidence?"
"Is this still Lord Poseidon's arrangement?"
Poseidon was confused; even she couldn't quite understand the situation.
But soon, the golden light that appeared slowly faded away, eventually settling into a deep red.
This happened not once, but three times!
Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and Dugu Yan almost all passed the Nine Trials of the Sea God!
"What kind of test is the Golden Light?"
"Could this be the Sea God's final test? The seventh and eighth tests were for the Red High Priest, could this golden light be the ninth test?!"
"Sister Bing'er, Yue'er, Senior Sister Yan, what kind of assessment are you taking?"
"I am a top-tier student."
"I am also a top-level eighth-rank examinee. But just now, it felt like my soul was being sucked up by a divine light."
Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan spoke in turn.
"All nine of us are red-collar examinees?!"
Shui Yue'er was shaken. Hearing that her sister was also a top-level eighth-grade examiner, she felt a little pleased. This meant that, in the will of the Sea God, her potential was no less than her sister's!
Oh ho ho!
"High Priest, what... what exactly is going on?"
Seahorse Douluo had never seen the Golden Light Assessment.
Only Poseidon, frowning, looked at the sky filled with red light, thinking to herself:
"Just now, I clearly felt the Sea God's approval, the approval that was about to descend upon the Nine Trials, so why... why did the Sea God ultimately withdraw his recognition of the three of them for the Nine Trials?"
"Could it be... that the Sea God believes they are not yet qualified to inherit the Sea God's position?"
"Or perhaps, Lord Sea God already has other, more suitable successors in mind? That's why he lowered their requirements."
Only Tang San was swaying, almost unable to stand, feeling dizzy and lightheaded, staring intently at Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er:
How is this possible?!
My assessment level was the lowest?!
Even Shuiyue'er has passed the top-tier Eight Examinations?!
And I only have a Black Level 6 exam?!
Am I really worse than them?!
Do not--
(End of this chapter)