Beneath the sacred pillar, a burly middle-aged man clad in silver armor was already waiting.

His face was resolute, and his eyes were sharp as knives. Just by standing there, he exuded an aura of iron-blooded ruthlessness.

This person is none other than the Sea Dragon Douluo, the recognized strongest among the Seven Sacred Pillars Guardians.

When he saw the people on Xiaobai's back, especially when he saw the Seahorse Douluo chatting and laughing with Ning Liu, the Sea Dragon Douluo frowned deeply.

"Seahorse,"

His voice was deep and powerful, "What are you doing here with a bunch of juniors instead of guarding your sacred pillar? Nonsense!"

"Old Long, don't rush."

Seahorse Douluo jumped off Xiao Bai's back and greeted him with a grin, "I've come to deliver a great talent to our Seagod Island."

"A great talent?"

Sea Dragon Douluo's gaze swept over Xiao Wu and the others, finally settling on Ning Liu with a scrutinizing look in his eyes.

"I received information that they are coming for the fifth test."

"All I saw was a group of arrogant young people and a derelict guardian of the sacred pillar."

"Hey, why do you talk so bluntly?"

Seahorse Douluo grabbed Sea Dragon Douluo's arm, pulled him aside, and lowered his voice.

"Old Dragon, I have a question for you. Your most precious grandson's martial soul is a mutated Purple Lightning Sea Dragon, right?"

"Exceptional talent, but because of something wrong with his martial soul, his soul power is stuck at level 79 and hasn't increased for several years, right?"

Sea Dragon Douluo's face darkened; this was his greatest worry.

He looked coldly at Seahorse Douluo: "Why did you bring this up?"

"Don't rush, don't rush."

Seahorse Douluo didn't take it seriously. Instead, he moved even closer and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Look at me again."

Sea Dragon Douluo subconsciously glanced at him a few times, then suddenly his pupils contracted.

"Your aura... seems much more harmonious than when we last met? Has your long-standing bottleneck loosened up?"

"hey-hey."

Seahorse Douluo smiled smugly, patted his storage soul tool, and said meaningfully, "It's all thanks to this Sect Master Ning. He is righteous, generous, and understands us old guys who have worked hard for Seagod Island all our lives."

He paused, then lowered his voice even further: "Let me tell you, he has plenty of good stuff there. Maybe there's even a celestial-grade treasure that can neutralize the conflict between your grandson's martial soul and help him break through his bottleneck in one fell swoop..."

Sea Dragon Douluo's breath suddenly caught in his throat.

No wonder he felt that the Seahorse Douluo had a familiar aura!

So it turns out he consumed the 100,000-year-old Narcissus Jade Bone and Muscle?

He's eaten it himself, so of course he knows!

He suddenly turned his head and looked at Ning Liu, who was smiling and watching him from not far away.

Seeing this, Seahorse Douluo knew the time was right, so he patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly:

“Old Dragon, the Sea God’s test is certainly sacred. But sometimes, we also need to be mindful of the methods and approaches.”

"What's being tested is the comprehensive ability of young people. As seniors, it's only right that we offer some guidance and give them a chance, isn't it?"

Sea Dragon Douluo fell silent. His face, as cold as ten thousand years of ice, shifted with uncertain emotions.

"Hahaha! Well said! The seahorse is right!"

Then, Hailong Douluo walked up to Ning Liu.

"Sect Leader Ning! What I admire most is young people like you with such drive!"

He looked at Ning Liu with eyes full of "appreciation" and "recognition".

"The Sea God's test is not only a test of strength, but also of wisdom and character! The fact that you have come to me so quickly is enough to prove your excellence!"

"bring it on!"

Sea Dragon Douluo was full of fighting spirit. He waved to Xiao Wu and the others, his voice booming.

"Let me see what abilities you have that have earned the favor of the Sea God!"

That enthusiastic attitude was completely different from what he had just shown.