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Chapter 203: Battle Against the Seven Sacred
🕑 Added 2025-01-31 17:53:11 +0000 UTCAfter both Sea Dragon Douluo and Yang Tianyue had recovered almost completely, the fifth trial of the Sea God's Exam was finally considered complete.
Among them, Dugu Yan also completed her fifth black-grade Sea God's Exam, earning a reward of one level of spirit power, accumulating a total reward of one level of spirit power, along with a god-bestowed spirit ring.
Now, Dugu Yan had already reached level 80 and could absorb the god-bestowed spirit ring.
Yang Ping'an and Ye Lingling also gained one level of spirit power, but they were still at level 80. Their exact spirit power levels would only be revealed after absorbing their spirit rings.
Additionally, Ye Lingling's spirit ring years increased by 500, accumulating a total increase of 2,500 years. However, for Ye Lingling, it seemed to have little impact since all her spirit abilities were purely healing-oriented.
As for Yang Tianyue, perhaps due to his strength earning the recognition of all seven sacred pillars, his Sea God affinity increased by 20%, raising his overall Sea God affinity to 50%.
Yang Podi, on the other hand, benefited once again, with all his spirit rings gaining an additional 5,000 years of age, essentially reaping the rewards of the divine examination.
However, the seven sacred pillar Douluo seemed to be looking at Yang Podi with strange expressions, leaving him feeling somewhat speechless.
Feeling puzzled, Yang Podi looked at Sea Dragon Douluo and asked, "Senior Sea Dragon Douluo, is there some misunderstanding between us? Or is there a particular issue here?"
Sea Dragon Douluo shook his head, replying, "During the fifth trial of Yang Tianyue's Sea God's Exam, weren't you allowed to assist? Why didn't you join the battle?"
Yang Podi was equally confused. "I'm a battle spirit master. How could I possibly assist?"
Sea Dragon Douluo looked at him speechlessly. "Who said a battle spirit master can't assist? You could have replenished Yang Tianyue's spirit power, or perhaps you might even have some auxiliary or defensive spirit abilities. You could also have helped block attacks for the Sea God's heir—that too counts as assisting."
Yang Podi was utterly baffled. "Senior, isn't that a bit too far-fetched? Besides, I'm already at rank 93. If I participated, the fight wouldn't have been meaningful."
Sea Horse Douluo interjected from the side, "Actually, the seven of us were also quite puzzled. The trial clearly required two participants, yet only one showed up. We thought you were so confident in the Sea God's heir that one person alone was sufficient, or perhaps you looked down on the task and deemed it unnecessary to act."
Yang Podi was rendered speechless again. This Sea God's trial was truly vague. Did this count as being tricked again?
At the same time, the details for everyone's sixth trial appeared: to withstand an incense stick's worth of time against the seven sacred pillar Douluo on Sea God Island—roughly thirty minutes.
Perhaps because they hadn't exploited the fifth trial, the sixth trial's difficulty wasn't increased.
Yang Podi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. Among all the trials, what he feared most was facing Bo Saixi during the Sea God's sixth trial. She was a rank 99 peerless Douluo. Having witnessed her power firsthand, her strength was utterly despair-inducing.
If Tang San weren't Tang Chen's great-grandson, how could he have lasted so long under Bo Saixi? Even though Yang Podi was already at rank 93 and confident he could defeat the rank 96 Qianjun and Jiangmo Douluo, or even put up a fight against Golden Crocodile Douluo using his spirit abilities, he still felt apprehensive about facing a rank 99 peerless Douluo.
However, Sea Dragon Douluo seemed full of confidence. Looking at Yang Tianyue, he said, "Though I lost this time, we seven sacred pillars have worked together for years. When we combine our powers, our strength increases exponentially. You must be cautious this time, for I intend to wash away the shame of my defeat."
Hearing that his elder brother could join the battle, Yang Tianyue was entirely reassured. He smiled and replied, "Thank you, Sea Dragon Douluo. Let us look forward to the match."
After some discussion, both sides agreed to conduct the sixth trial in half a month. Both parties were injured and had exhausted their spirit power, so they needed time to recuperate.
The six of them returned to Sea Horse City to rest. During this time, Dugu Yan prepared to absorb her god-bestowed spirit ring. However, absorbing the ring didn't take long. Even with her full effort, it took only around ten days.
The spirit ring's age reached over 90,000 years but couldn't break the 100,000-year threshold. After all, despite undergoing the Tide-Body Refinement, Dugu Yan's physical condition, though decent, still lacked the ability to absorb a 100,000-year spirit ring due to only having one external spirit bone.
After absorbing the ring, Dugu Yan's spirit power reached level 82, marking a significant improvement.
After half a month of recovery, they began the seventh trial, presided over by Bo Saixi herself.
Yang Podi discreetly observed Bo Saixi. Although she appeared calm and serene on the surface, as if unperturbed by anything, there was a faint trace of worry in her expression. There was even a hint of ruthlessness, especially when she glanced at the seven sacred pillars. They seemed determined to fight with all their might, given that the Sea God's trials concerned the life and death of their grand priest.
Meanwhile, Yang Podi couldn't hide his excitement. Since reaching the Title Douluo rank, he hadn't truly fought yet. Though the seven sacred pillar Douluo weren't particularly strong, they were still Title Douluo, barely qualified to spar with him. Especially since they bore hostility toward him, Yang Podi didn't mind teaching them a lesson.
In the arena, Bo Saixi lit a stick of incense, marking the official start of the sixth trial of the Sea God's Exam.
On the opposing side, Sea Dragon Douluo stood at the forefront, flanked by Sea Spear Douluo and Sea Ghost Douluo. Sea Star Douluo and Sea Fantasy Douluo took control positions, while Sea Maiden Douluo provided support. Sea Horse Douluo stood guard to protect her. This two-two-three formation was a strong offensive strategy, likely aiming to use their numerical advantage to secure a swift victory.
Yang Podi's side, however, adopted a simple one-two-one formation. Yang Podi stood at the forefront, followed by Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an. Ye Lingling provided support from the rear.
Yang Podi coldly observed the opposing lineup. "Do they think so little of me? Putting all their main attackers at the front—aren't they afraid I'll eliminate their support and controllers instantly?"
Both sides summoned their martial spirits and spirit rings, preparing for battle.
When Yang Podi revealed his spirit rings, the seven sacred pillar Douluo visibly gulped, each showing immense shock.
After five consecutive upgrades in spirit ring age, each of Yang Podi's rings had increased by 25,000 years. His configuration was now black, black, black, black, black, red, red, red, red—surpassing even Bo Saixi's.
As Bo Saixi lit the incense, the trial officially began.
Yang Podi and his team had no intention of defending. Surviving for one incense stick's time? That was pointless. They would rather attack aggressively—after all, completing the trial with excellence earned additional rewards.
In a flash, Yang Podi grasped his Soul-Breaking Spear and appeared behind the opposing formation. With both hands on his spear, he thrust it toward the opposing support, Sea Maiden Douluo.
Meanwhile, Yang Ping'an and Yang Tianyue both charged forward, wielding their Soul-Breaking Spears to attack the front line of Sea Dragon Douluo and his two allies.
Yang Podi's spear strike was incredibly forceful, especially since his Soul-Breaking Spear now weighed 32,000 jin (approx. 16,000 kg), comparable to a divine weapon.
Sea Horse Douluo was the first to react, immediately using his sixth spirit ability: Sea Horse Guardian, stepping in to block Yang Podi.
However, Yang Podi's spear strike was overwhelming in both power and sharpness. It pierced through Sea Horse Douluo's defense and landed on his body, leaving a gaping wound in his shoulder. With a flick of his spear, Yang Podi sent Sea Horse Douluo flying off the stage.
Opposite him, the Star Sea Douluo and Sea Fantasy Douluo hurriedly activated their soul skills, attempting to trap Yang Podi.
The sudden loss of one member in just an instant shocked the remaining six to their core. Without hesitation, they unleashed their Martial Soul Avatars. The Starfish Douluo transformed into a massive starfish, with five tentacles that launched an attack at Yang Podi from five directions, aiming to trap and crush him.
Meanwhile, Sea Fantasy Douluo transformed into an enormous phantom serpent, swiftly coiling toward Yang Podi. The two of them sought to trap and defeat him in one coordinated move.
But Yang Podi paid them no mind. A white light suddenly erupted from him, enveloping the six opponents. It was none other than Yang Podi's newly comprehended Gravity Domain. A powerful gravitational pressure descended on the six, making them feel as though they were burdened with a thousand-pound weight. Their movements slowed significantly, and even the circulation of their soul power became much more sluggish.
Immediately, the fifth soul ring on Yang Podi's body lit up as he activated his fifth soul skill: Tyrant Dragon Annihilation Strike. A tremendous force surged from the Breaking Soul Spear, charging toward the airborne Star Sea Douluo and Sea Fantasy Douluo like the unstoppable charge of a tyrannosaurus, forcing the two back.
Yang Podi's figure flickered again, his soul rings flashing. This time, he used his second soul skill: Demon Tiger Annihilation Slash. Ever since the second soul ring evolved into a ten-thousand-year soul ring, the distance, speed, and attack power of this skill had increased dramatically—its offensive power had more than doubled.
The target of Yang Podi's second soul skill was still Sea Maiden Douluo. It was clear he intended to eliminate her in one decisive strike.
On the opposing side, Sea Dragon Douluo roared, unleashing his Martial Soul Avatar to transform into a massive sea dragon. At the same time, he activated his Breaking Demon Domain to counter Yang Podi's Gravity Domain.
Sea Maiden Douluo also activated her Martial Soul Avatar, transforming into a giant phantom of a Sea Siren. She held an enormous sea flute, and waves of sound echoed out, affecting everyone present. The sound weakened her opponents, as though dragging them into a dreamscape, while simultaneously providing her allies with some enhancements.
Sea Maiden Douluo possessed the ability to read minds, enabling her to see through the intentions behind attacks and communications. However, this ability was ineffective against Yang Podi, whose spiritual power had already reached the level of an Ultimate Douluo.
Yang Podi's soul power surged, and another white light radiated outward—his Killing God Domain. Except for Sea Dragon Douluo, the other five opponents saw a massive blood-red figure filled with an endless killing intent.
At that moment, a massive sea dragon soared forward. It was Sea Dragon Douluo coming to the rescue. Clearly, he recognized the difficulty of dealing with Yang Podi and had no choice but to abandon his earlier attacks and move to protect his allies.
Meanwhile, Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an were engaged in battles against Sea Spear Douluo and Sea Ghost Douluo, respectively. Both sides had temporarily reached a stalemate.
The enormous sea dragon intercepted Yang Podi's second soul skill, but it didn't come away unscathed. A wound appeared on its body.
Yang Podi noticed Sea Dragon Douluo approaching. It was evident that he intended to use his Breaking Demon Domain to counter Yang Podi's dual domains. Otherwise, the remaining three members would likely be taken down one by one by Yang Podi.
Watching Sea Dragon Douluo charge toward him, Yang Podi couldn't help but sneer, preparing to annihilate all four opponents in one fell swoop.
