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Chapter 204: Yang Podi's Strength
🕑 Added 2025-01-31 17:53:51 +0000 UTCYang Podi faced Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Fantasy Douluo, Sea Star Douluo, and Sea Maiden Douluo without the slightest trace of fear. On the contrary, he appeared even more ferocious.
Wielding the Breaking Soul Spear, Yang Podi swung it continuously, releasing countless spear lights that covered the four opponents entirely. These spear lights were exceptionally sharp and far more powerful, a direct effect of having achieved the realm of Extreme Metal.
The four Sea Douluos quickly unleashed their soul skills to block the onslaught of spear lights. At that moment, Yang Podi's eyes shot out twin beams of crimson light. This was the fourth move of Yang Podi's Breaking Soul Nine Forms: "Bloody Storm."
The crimson beams traveled at lightning speed and, being a spiritual attack, were nearly impossible to defend against. They struck Sea Maiden Douluo's head directly, causing her to bleed from all seven orifices. Her face twisted in pain before she collapsed to the ground.
Not letting the opportunity slip, Yang Podi immediately activated his sixth soul skill: "Golden Lion Sky Breaker." The Breaking Soul Spear emitted a colossal golden radiance, resembling a golden lion lunging forward. Since this sixth soul ring had reached a hundred-thousand-year level, the power of the soul skill had been dramatically enhanced. The roar of the Golden Lion seemed capable of shaking the heavens and extinguishing all life.
The three Sea Douluos hurriedly used their soul skills to defend themselves, but the power of this attack far exceeded their expectations. After all, it was a hundred-thousand-year soul skill.
When the Golden Lion finally dissipated, the three Sea Douluos appeared disheveled and heavily injured.
Yang Podi, however, paid no attention to their condition. Gripping his Breaking Soul Spear tightly, he pressed his attack. Since Sea Dragon Douluo was the strongest spiritual pillar among the Seven Sacred Pillars, Yang Podi decided to deal with him first, especially considering his Demon-breaking Domain, which suppressed other domains to a significant extent.
Yang Podi's seventh soul ring lit up, activating his seventh soul skill: "Spirit Avatar." A larger and more formidable Breaking Soul Spear materialized, its offensive power greatly enhanced.
Holding this powerful spear, Yang Podi lunged at Sea Dragon Doulo with a strike so sharp it seemed unstoppable.
Sea Dragon Douluo quickly responded with his ninth soul skill: "Sea Dragon's Heaven-shattering Strike." A massive sea dragon roared as it met the attack head-on. However, the sea dragon was pierced through by the Breaking Soul Spear, and Sea Dragon Douluo himself sustained considerable injuries.
Seizing the advantage, Yang Podi turned his spear and slashed sideways, severing five of Sea Star Douluo's tentacles and leaving a massive wound on his body. Sea Star Douluo was sent flying, landing heavily on the ground, grievously injured.
Meanwhile, Sea Fantasy Douluo attempted to launch a sneak attack from behind using his eighth soul skill: "Dance of Ten Thousand Snakes." Countless phantom sea snakes lunged at Yang Podi in a dual-purpose attack meant to rescue Sea Dragon Douluo.
However, Yang Podi enveloped himself in countless streams of Metalic Qi, forming a protective barrier of spear-like energy that shredded the approaching sea snakes. In the next instant, Yang Podi's figure flashed, and his Breaking Soul Spear surged forward like a rampaging dragon, targeting Sea Dragon Douluo.
Despite Sea Dragon Douluo's best efforts to defend himself, his shoulder was pierced by the spear. Still, his exceptionally resilient body allowed him to grab the spear with both hands in a desperate attempt to stop the lethal strike and buy time for Sea Fantasy Douluo.
But Yang Podi twisted the spear, causing it to spin rapidly like a diamond drill. It tore through Sea Dragon Douluo's robust body, pinning him to the ground. Overwhelmed by his severe injuries, Sea Dragon Douluo passed out.
At this point, four of the Seven Sacred Pillars had fallen. The remaining three were utterly shaken, unable to face Yang Podi's overwhelming ferocity.
With Sea Dragon Douluo's Demon-breaking Domain now gone, Yang Podi unleashed his Gravity Domain, placing immense pressure on the three remaining Sacred Pillars.
Meanwhile, Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an fought with increasing vigor, displaying remarkable prowess.
Yang Podi swiftly moved again, eliminating Sea Fantasy Douluo, Sea Spear Douluo, and Sea Ghost Douluo in quick succession.
In the end, barely half of the incense stick had burned, and all Seven Sacred Pillars were severely injured and defeated. The sixth Sea God Trial was officially passed.
Ye Lingling hurriedly stepped forward to heal the Seven Sacred Pillars, worried that their injuries might prove fatal if left unattended.
About an hour later, the Seven Sacred Pillars gradually regained consciousness. However, their expressions were somber as they knelt before Bo Saixi on one knee and spoke in unison:
"Grand Worshipper, we have failed you. Our opponent's strength was overwhelming."
Bo Saixi gently shook her head. "This is not your fault. Yang Podi's strength exceeded even my expectations. It is no surprise that you lost."
She then turned to Yang Podi and his companions, her tone calm. "Congratulations to you all. You have successfully passed the sixth Sea God Trial."
At the same time, a voice resonated in Yang Podi's mind:
"Red Level Trial, Sixth Test: Assist the Sea God's heir in enduring the attacks of the Seven Sacred Pillars for one incense stick's duration. Task completed with excess. Reward doubled: all soul rings gain an additional 10,000 years."
Hearing the reward, Yang Podi shook his head slightly. Although the 10,000-year enhancement significantly boosted his soul skills' power, he wished for more practical rewards, such as an increase in his soul power level.
Yang Tianyue also completed the task with excess, raising her Sea God Affinity by 20%, bringing her total affinity to 70%.
Yang Ping'an's completion of the sixth trial resulted in a one-level increase in his soul power, a 1,000-year enhancement to all soul rings, and a God-bestowed Spirit Ring as a reward for completing all six trials of the Black Level series.
Ye Lingling also exceeded expectations, gaining a one-level increase in soul power and a 2,000-year enhancement to all her soul rings.
The seventh trial was next: Yang Podi and Ye Lingling were to assist Yang Tianyue in lifting the Sea God Trident. This test was expected to be difficult, with a time limit of one year.
Yang Ping'an, having received the God-bestowed Spirit Ring, took time to recover and began absorbing it, a process estimated to take several months.
After resting for three days, Yang Podi, Yang Tianyue, and Ye Lingling prepared to head to the Sea God Temple to undertake the seventh trial, a daunting task due to the Trident's immense weight of 108,000 jin. Yang Podi was confident he could lift it on his own, but assisting Yang Tianyue without any support would prove challenging.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan and Niu Meng stayed behind to guard Yang Ping'an as he absorbed the Spirit Ring.
Early in the morning, the three ascended the staircase leading to the Sea God Temple.
The staircase had 1,001 steps, now devoid of the repelling force previously present, thanks to the Sea God's blessing.
At the end of the staircase, they were met by the Seven Sacred Pillars.
Yang Tianyue took the lead, bowing and expressing gratitude. "Greetings, esteemed seniors. Thank you for your previous guidance."
Sea Dragon Douluo's gaze was complex as he looked at the trio, especially Yang Podi. The crushing defeat in their last battle weighed heavily on him, particularly given Yang Podi's astounding strength despite being only at the 93rd rank.
Finally, Sea Dragon Douluo spoke, "Please follow me. The Grand Worshipper is waiting for you in the Sea God Temple."
The three nodded and followed him. The Sea God Temple was a testament to the Sea God's legacy. Though not ostentatious, it radiated a sense of sacred inviolability.
At the temple entrance, Sea Dragon Douluo respectfully announced, "Grand Worshipper, Yang Tianyue, Yang Podi, and Ye Lingling have arrived."
From within, Bo Saixi's calm voice replied, "Let them enter. You may leave."
Sea Dragon Douluo bowed toward the Sea God Temple before leading the other six Sacred Pillar Guardians away into the distance.
Yang Tianyue and the other two carefully walked into the Sea God Temple, showing respect for everything around them.
The interior of the Sea God Temple was ancient and simple. It was a massive temple with minimal decor. At the front stood a grand throne, but it was vacant. No one on the Douluo Continent would have the right to sit on it. Moreover, the throne was spotless, likely due to Bo Saixi personally cleaning it.
Beneath the throne were eight smaller seats—one in the center and seven arranged around it—resembling the positions of the seven Sacred Pillars on Sea God Island and the role of Great Worshipper Bo Saixi, with their placements matching the formation of the Sacred Pillars.
Bo Saixi looked at Yang Tianyue and said calmly, "Yang Tianyue, step forward."
At this moment, Yang Tianyue seemed rather excited and quickly agreed.
Following this, Yang Tianyue led the way while Yang Podi and Ye Lingling stayed slightly behind, all three approaching Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.
The trio saluted Bo Saixi, "Greetings to the senior Sea God Douluo."
Bo Saixi nodded faintly. "Before you take on the Seventh Trial, let me tell you about the Sea God."
"The oceans are vastly larger than the land—four times as large, in fact—boundless and immense. Within the seas are countless ferocious sea spirit beasts, many of which are extremely savage, like the Demon Evil Orcas and Deep Sea Demon Whale. Many sea spirit beast clans are immensely powerful, often engaging in various wars. Some even enjoy slaughtering smaller spirit beasts of other types, leading to endless chaos."
"It was the Sea God who, wielding the Sea God Trident, traveled to every corner of the ocean, conquering all sea spirit beast clans. This was not achieved by strength alone but also by his unparalleled charisma. It took him a full one thousand and one years to conquer the entire ocean, earning universal respect as the Sea God from all sea spirit masters and sea spirit beasts alike."
Yang Tianyue asked curiously, "Did the Sea God live for a thousand years? Normally, human spirit masters can't live that long, right?"
Bo Saixi shook her head. "Ordinary people naturally cannot live that long, but spirit masters who reach the Title Douluo rank experience a significant increase in lifespan. An average Title Douluo can live up to three hundred years, and their lifespan increases further as their spirit power grows. Especially upon reaching Level 99 as an Ultimate Douluo, one can live for over a thousand years."
"In the current world, there are three Ultimate Douluo: myself, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect. Both Qian Daoliu and I reached Level 99 by undergoing divine assessments. I achieved it through the Sea God's assessment, while Qian Daoliu relied on the Angel God's assessment. Tang Chen, however, was the most remarkable and unexpected; he achieved Level 99 solely through his own efforts."
"You must know that after reaching the Title Douluo rank, increasing one's spirit power becomes extremely slow. Advancing from Level 95 to Level 96 takes one hundred years; progressing from Level 96 to Level 97 requires another hundred years. The leap from Level 97 to Level 98 takes an astonishing three hundred years, and to go from Level 98 to Level 99 demands six hundred years of continuous, tireless cultivation. Under normal circumstances, it is nearly impossible for an ordinary person to reach Level 99. Yet Tang Chen not only achieved this but also did so three years earlier than the Sea God did in his time."
As Bo Saixi spoke of these matters, her usually calm face revealed a rare trace of emotion—an almost imperceptible hint of warmth.
Then, seemingly recalling something, Bo Saixi's expression shifted slightly. "Yang Tianyue, you are from the Breaking Clan. Can you tell me your attitude toward the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Chen?"
Hearing this, Yang Podi knew that the critical moment had arrived. It was evident that Bo Saixi still had lingering feelings for Tang Chen. However, after the Breaking Clan severed ties with the Clear Sky Sect, they had been on opposing sides. It was unlikely that Bo Saixi would wish to support a potential enemy.
Especially from the start, Bo Saixi's attitude toward Yang Tianyue had been noticeably colder compared to her treatment of Tang San in the original story.
Yang Tianyue found herself in a difficult situation. If she answered poorly, who could predict whether Bo Saixi might use some external force against her?
