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Chapter 205: The Sea God Trident
🕑 Added 2025-01-31 17:54:22 +0000 UTCFacing the question posed by Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, Yang Tianyue thought carefully for a long time before speaking: "Senior, I have never been involved with the Clear Sky Sect since I was young. I don't know about the grievances between the family and the Clear Sky Sect, and I don't want to concern myself with these matters either."
"Right now, I am merely a member of the Po Clan and a student of Tianxing Academy. My only goal is to strengthen my family and academy. I have no intention of having any further ties with the Clear Sky Sect."
Bo Saixi nodded and then turned to Yang Podi, asking, "Young friend Yang Podi, what is your attitude towards the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Chen?"
Though Yang Tianyue was the Sea God's heir, everyone understood that Yang Podi was the backbone and core of their group. Bo Saixi clearly valued his opinion more.
After some hesitation, Yang Podi finally replied, "Although I experienced some events of that time, I was in Heaven Dou City and did not witness the Clear Sky Sect battle directly. However, I know that without the Clear Sky Sect, the Breaking Clan would not have developed as well as it did. Yet during the Clear Sky Sect battle, my Breaking Clan also suffered greatly, losing more than half our members and eventually being abandoned by the Clear Sky Sect."
"In this situation, it's better for us to go our separate ways. Besides, the Breaking Clan has already moved far from Heaven Dou City to the Almo Mountains thousands of kilometers away. I doubt we'll have any further connection with the Clear Sky Sect."
Bo Saixi slightly shook her head. "The fault of those events did not entirely lie with the Clear Sky Sect. The Clear Sky Sect was also a victim. Have you never considered reconciliation?"
Yang Podi countered with a question: "Senior, what do you mean by reconciliation? Becoming a subordinate family of the Clear Sky Sect again? I believe that with the Sea God's heir among us, the Breaking Clan will no longer be anyone's subordinate family. That would dishonor the Sea God's dignity and glory."
The atmosphere became silent. Both Bo Saixi and Yang Podi seemed unsure how to continue the conversation.
Eventually, Bo Saixi sighed. "I was once an acquaintance of Tang Chen. I hope you won't clash with the Clear Sky Sect or Tang Chen in the future."
Yang Podi smiled faintly. "You can rest assured, senior. The Breaking Clan has withdrawn from worldly struggles and will not provoke any other forces."
Yang Podi, meanwhile, was internally processing Bo Saixi's attitude and silently muttering to himself: This Bo Saixi—still clinging to Tang Chen after all these years? Could she be planning to support the Clear Sky Sect? The Clear Sky Sect battle back then was strange. Perhaps Qian Daoliu wasn't wary of Tang Chen, but rather of Bo Saixi.
Returning to her usual composure, Bo Saixi's expression became cold and unreadable. She addressed Yang Tianyue: "Your next Sea God Trial is the seventh trial. To pass, you must pull out the Sea God Trident. If you succeed, all three of you will complete the seventh trial. If you fail, the trial ends in failure. I do not know what the consequences will be."
Hearing this, the three shifted their focus to the central area of the Sea God Hall, where a long staff stood—the so-called Sea God Trident, with only its shaft visible as the tip was embedded in the ground.
The three approached. Yang Tianyue tried every method to pull out the trident. However, as a Tool Soul Master whose spirit rings were all designed to boost her attack power, even with her soul power fully unleashed, the Sea God Trident didn't budge.
Ye Lingling, who specialized in healing, was not strong enough to help, and even with the two of them working together, the trident remained immobile.
Yang Podi, meanwhile, refrained from stepping in. He thought to himself: This little girl needs to learn some humility. If I help her pull it out and she gains a massive power boost, she might get too arrogant.
Bo Saixi stood to the side, watching coldly. She seemed confident that neither Yang Tianyue nor Yang Podi could lift the trident, which weighed a staggering 108,000 jin—beyond even her own strength.
After struggling for a long time, Yang Tianyue turned to Yang Podi and began to plead: "Brother, why don't you help me? Together, we can definitely lift the Sea God Trident."
Yang Podi shook his head. "Tianyue, this is your trial. If I help, it would defeat the purpose. Besides, I've already given you two top-grade strength-type soul bones, but you haven't fully mastered their power yet."
"And don't forget the techniques I taught you. If you apply them correctly, you should be able to lift the trident."
The techniques Yang Podi referred to were Controlling Crane Catching Dragon and Mysterious Jade Hands. In the original story, Tang San managed to lift the trident with Ning Rongrong's buffs. Yang Tianyue, with superior physical attributes, soul power, and two exceptional strength-enhancing soul bones, should theoretically find it easier.
After some guidance, Yang Tianyue tried again. This time, she pushed her soul power and the strength of her soul bones to the limit. Her right arm turned greenish-blue, her left arm golden, and both hands took on a dark green hue as she revealed the Earth Demon Bear external soul bone.
Ye Lingling chose not to assist directly but instead used her Martial Soul True Body to summon the massive Nine-Hearted Begonia, activating her Life Domain to continuously heal Yang Tianyue.
Despite her extreme effort—causing her lips to bleed—Yang Tianyue managed to move the trident slightly but still couldn't lift it completely.
Yang Podi reminded her: "Tianyue, don't forget your Sea God Affinity and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. The trident is the Sea God's divine weapon, and the higher your Sea God Affinity, the closer your connection to it and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."
Hearing this, Yang Tianyue's brow flickered, and a brilliant blue crystal—the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud—flew out from her forehead.
As the crystal hovered, it established a link between Yang Tianyue, the trident, and itself. The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud expanded, transforming into a hexagonal prism that perfectly fit the hollow area on the trident.
When the crystal merged with the trident, Yang Tianyue unleashed her full strength, pushing her body to the brink of collapse. In a flash of blue light, she successfully pulled the trident free.
The entire Sea God Hall was illuminated with radiant blue light that spread across Sea God Island and the vast ocean, as if it were the world's primal and supreme power.
Yang Tianyue, holding the trident, was bathed in golden light, symbolizing the trident's recognition of her. The trident, which had once seemed immovable, now felt as light as a feather in her hands.
With the completion of the trial, Yang Tianyue's Sea God Affinity increased by 20%, reaching a total of 90%. She also gained the right to wield the trident.
Ye Lingling completed her own trials, receiving a level increase, a 5,500-year enhancement for her spirit rings, and a God-bestowed Spirit Ring.
Bo Saixi, impressed but wary, observed Yang Podi and thought: How does this man know so much about the Sea God Trials and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud?
Yang Tianyue, excited, declared, "Brother, I succeeded! I can use the Sea God Trident now, and it feels so light—only 108 jin. With this divine weapon, no one can defeat me!"
Yang Podi chuckled and shook his head. "You're getting ahead of yourself."
Bo Saixi then announced: "Yang Tianyue, congratulations on completing the seventh trial. Next is the eighth trial. I hope you succeed."
At this time, Yang Podi also learned about the content of Yang Tianyue's eighth trial of the Sea God Examination: slay the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, obtain its full set of soul bones, reach Rank 99 in soul power, and complete it within twenty years.
After understanding the trial's content, Yang Podi couldn't help but shake his head. This trial is still too difficult for Yang Tianyue. The strength of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King might not be inferior to Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, and as for reaching Rank 99 in soul power, it is also extremely challenging for Yang Tianyue, who has only a single martial soul.
Upon seeing the trial's content, Yang Tianyue's face seemed to turn slightly serious, clearly intimidated by the difficulty of this trial.
However, there was no time to dwell on it now. The three of them followed Bo Saixi out of the Sea God Hall.
But suddenly, Yang Podi seemed to think of something and turned to Bo Saixi. "Senior, may I ask if Tianyue can cultivate inside the Sea God Hall?"
Bo Saixi's expression shifted slightly but ultimately nodded. "Of course. As the Sea God's successor, Yang Tianyue naturally has the right to cultivate here."
"Senior, may I have a private word with you? I have something to discuss."
Bo Saixi paused briefly and looked at him. "Very well."
After sending away Yang Tianyue and Ye Lingling, Bo Saixi spoke calmly, "What is it you wish to discuss with me privately?"
Yang Podi smiled slightly. "Senior, could you assist Tianyue in completing the final two trials of the Sea God Examination?"
Bo Saixi's expression changed. "You should know the content of the final trials. What makes you think I would help Yang Tianyue?"
Yang Podi shook his head lightly. "I know the cost to you, Senior, but naturally, I would offer something in return."
Bo Saixi's face showed a trace of disdain. "I am the Grand Worshipper of Sea God Island. There are few things in this world beyond my reach. I doubt your so-called reward would mean anything to me."
Yang Podi spoke calmly, "What if it is news about Senior Tang Chen? I might be able to arrange for him to meet with you."
Bo Saixi's expression changed dramatically. "You know where Tang Chen is? Where is he?"
"Senior, I must apologize. I learned this information purely by chance. Senior Tang Chen is trapped in a certain place, and without my help, he may never escape."
Bo Saixi thought for a long time before speaking. "I can agree to help Yang Tianyue, but I want Tang Chen to be safe."
Yang Podi shook his head. "That would be very difficult to guarantee. Tang Chen failed his God-level examination and is now completely lost. I can only help restore his sanity, but I cannot guarantee his safety."
Bo Saixi gritted her teeth. "Fine, I agree. Now, where is Tang Chen?"
Yang Podi ignored her question and left directly, leaving Bo Saixi's expression to change dramatically once more.
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Lost4rt
I wonder how many Soul Bones Yang Tianyue needs now? How many did she have again? Did she absorb the one dropped by the Evil Orca King?
