With a shout of "Come on!", Seahorse Douluo certainly exuded an imposing aura.
However, the actual encounter surprised everyone.
Dugu Yan, the first to step up, was filled with trepidation. She pushed her soul power to the limit, her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul was attached to her, her fourth soul ring shone, and she started with her strongest move, "Source of Deadly Poison".
In an instant, purple poisonous mist spread out and swept towards Seahorse Douluo.
"Good timing!"
Seahorse Douluo roared, his third spirit ring lit up, and a deep blue water curtain rose from the ground, protecting him within it. "Sea Curtain Barrier!"
The barrier appeared indestructible, its waters swirling with powerful spiritual energy. Yet, the moment Dugu Yan's poisonous mist touched it, the water curtain, like clear water stained with ink, quickly became murky and then shattered with a "pop."
Seahorse Douluo cried out "Ouch!" and staggered back two steps, his face showing a look of "horror": "What a domineering poison! I was caught off guard and have fallen for it!"
Dugu Yan: "..."
She knew her own strength. Although her poison was powerful, her opponent was a Title Douluo. The difference in their soul power was like an insurmountable chasm. How could she break through his defenses so easily?
Before she could think it through, Seahorse Douluo was already clutching his chest, looking unsteady on his feet, and waving his hands repeatedly.
"Alright, alright, young lady, your poison skills are truly remarkable. I'll concede defeat. If we continue, my Sacred Pillar platform will be completely corroded by your poison."
The black-level mark between Dugu Yan's brows flashed, the fifth test was completed, and she received a reward.
She stood there, stunned, feeling as if she were dreaming.
Next up are Yang Bubai and Shui Bing'er.
The two exchanged a glance, and Yang Bubai struck first. The Heavenly Spear transformed into a black streak, piercing straight for Seahorse Douluo's face; the tip of the spear was imbued with armor-piercing and shock-inducing power.
"Both of them coming at once? What courage!" Seahorse Douluo exclaimed, clasping his hands together in front of him, his fifth spirit ring shining brightly.
"Raging waves and raging tides!"
Huge waves surged, seemingly threatening to engulf the entire platform.
This momentum is more than ten times stronger than when we dealt with Dugu Yan.
However, Yang Bubai's spear tip precisely pierced the weakest point of the towering wave. With a soft "poof," the raging wave instantly burst like a punctured balloon, turning into a cloud of water vapor.
Seahorse Douluo froze, raising his hands with a wry smile: "The younger generation is truly formidable! These old bones of mine can't withstand your torment. You win this round."
Then, Shui Bing'er unleashed her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, unleashing an extreme cold storm aimed directly at Seahorse Douluo's lower body.
"Young lady, you can't treat an old man like that! You win!"
Yang Bubai and Shui Bing'er silently withdrew their martial spirits and stepped aside, their expressions also somewhat strange.
That was such an easy win.
Finally, it was Xiao Wu's turn.
"Little girl, it's your turn."
Seahorse Douluo's expression finally became more serious. After all, he was the successor of the Nine Trials of the Sea God, and he had to save face.
Xiao Wu nodded, releasing her level 74 soul power without reservation, making her two bright red 100,000-year soul rings behind her particularly eye-catching.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Invincible Golden Body!"
"Seventh Soul Skill: Soft Bone Rabbit True Form!"
Xiao Wu's figure left an afterimage in place. She activated her teleportation and appeared directly behind Seahorse Douluo. She activated her waist bow and became like a taut bow, carrying immense force as she crashed into his back.
Seahorse Douluo reacted extremely quickly, striking out with a backhand palm, blue light gathering in his palm.
boom!
With a muffled thud, Xiao Wu used the force to fly backward, while Seahorse Douluo swayed in place.
"That was great!" Seahorse Douluo laughed. "Let's do it again!"
Before he could finish speaking, Ning Liu's voice drifted over:
"Senior, Xiao Wu's assessment time is limited, let's finish this quickly."
Upon hearing this, Seahorse Douluo's smile froze, then he seemed to remember something and nodded heavily:
"Sect Leader Ning is right! Little girl, watch closely, this is my strongest defense!"
His eighth spirit ring shone brightly, and a deep blue water wall, ten times thicker than before, stretched out in front of him. On the water wall, a huge phantom of a seahorse appeared and disappeared.
"The Barrier of the Sea!"
"Now!"
Xiao Wu let out a delicate shout, and her figure disappeared again.
Teleportation!
The next moment, she appeared behind the Sea God's Barrier, beside Seahorse Douluo, and slashed down with her right leg like a battle axe.
"Explosive Eight-Stage Throw!"
Bang!
Seahorse Douluo collapsed instantly.
He lay on the ground, panting heavily, waving his hand and saying, "I'm not fighting anymore! You little monsters are all so monstrous! I've lost, and I accept it wholeheartedly!"
The trident mark between Xiao Wu's eyebrows shone brightly.
The first guardian of the sacred pillars has been successfully challenged.
Xu Jiushi, watching from the side, couldn't stop smiling. Finally, he walked over to Ning Liu and whispered:
"My lord, isn't this Seahorse Douluo's acting a bit too exaggerated?"
Ning Liu smiled but remained silent.
"Haha, everyone, please wait a moment!"
Seahorse Douluo sprang to his feet with a somersault, looking radiant, showing no trace of his defeat.
He ran to Ning Liu's side and said enthusiastically:
"The closest one to my Seahorse Sacred Pillar is the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar. Since I have nothing else to do right now, how about I lead the way for you?"
"In that case, I'll have to trouble you, senior."
Ning Liu politely cupped his hands in greeting.
...
The Sea Dragon Pillar is even more imposing than the Seahorse Pillar. Coiling atop the pillar is a lifelike dragon statue, its head held high, as if silently roaring at the heavens.
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