After being treated by Ye Lingling, the seven guardian Douluo of the Sea God's Seven Sacred Pillars had fully recovered. Although their faces still looked slightly pale, their bodies were completely fine.
However, compared to their physical injuries, the wounds in their hearts were likely more severe. It was supposed to be seven against five, with all seven being Title Douluo facing opponents who weren't even Title Douluo. Yet, they had suffered a crushing defeat.
Among them, Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Horse Douluo, and Sea Spear Douluo gave Chen Yuan a deep look. They had been completely overpowered by him, and they accepted their loss with genuine respect.
Afterward, the seven of them bowed to Bo Saixi and said in unison.
"We have failed in our duties. Please punish us, Grand Priestess!"
Bo Saixi waved her hand, showing no harshness toward them.
"Do not worry about it. All of you may return. Recover your expended soul power as quickly as possible, as you will soon need to resume your duties of guarding the Seven Sacred Pillars."
Hearing this, the seven bowed once more before taking to the skies, flying back to their respective sacred pillars.
Finally, Bo Saixi turned her gaze to Chen Yuan and the others, specifically focusing on the golden trident mark on Dugu Yan's forehead. She spoke with a meaningful tone.
"The seventh trial has a time limit of five years, and the eighth trial also has a time limit of five years. Over the next ten years, you do not need to remain on Sea God Island. Although the rules state that once you arrive on the island, you cannot leave easily, as long as the light of the Sea God shines upon you, no one will be able to stop you."
After saying this, Bo Saixi turned and left, her figure transforming into a streak of red light that quickly flew toward Sea God Mountain.
Chen Yuan stretched lazily. In just over two years, they had completed six trials. As long as the remaining three trials were successfully passed, Dugu Yan would become the Sea God, and his top-tier first trial would be completed. All his soul rings would increase by over 50,000 years, greatly enhancing his strength.
He then said.
"Lingling, recover your soul power and then absorb the divine-bestowed soul ring here. Before finding a suitable plant-type soul beast, a divine-bestowed soul ring is the best option for unlocking your Avatar state."
"From what the Grand Priestess said, we can leave at any time. Let's rest for the remainder of today and set out tomorrow. We'll leave, first to slay the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, then to find the Heart of the Sea God. It's time to return to the mainland."
Ye Lingling nodded with a smile. She was thrilled to finally become a Soul Sage. Thanks to the accumulated soul power from the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth trials, as soon as she absorbed her seventh soul ring, she would immediately reach at least level 77 in soul power.
She immediately sat down on the ground and began meditating to recover her soul power. Only by restoring herself to peak condition could she endure the absorption of the divine-bestowed soul ring for a longer time and obtain a higher-quality soul ring.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan asked with a troubled expression.
"The Deep Sea Demon Whale King is a legendary super 100,000-year soul beast. But with your strength and our support, we should still be able to slay it. However, where should we look for the Heart of the Sea God?"
Chen Yuan knew that the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was no ordinary super 100,000-year soul beast. It had survived nine heavenly tribulations and was nearly a million-year soul beast.
However, while it had a million years of cultivation, Chen Yuan had a divine sword with a million years of power. Especially the two soul skills of his eighth soul ring, which seemed tailor-made to deal with this million-year soul beast.
Unavoidable, undefendable, and paired with the destructive power of the Annihilation Sword Qi, even a million-year soul beast would meet its end.
Chen Yuan replied calmly.
"The Heart of the Sea God... Actually, before coming to Sea God Island, I tried to ask Xue Qinghe for it. Unfortunately, he didn't lend it to me. After we return this time, we'll definitely find an opportunity to obtain the Heart of the Sea God from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."
Hearing this, Dugu Yan was momentarily stunned. She frowned slightly as she recalled the past, then quickly realized something and nearly blurted out.
"You mean the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's national treasure, the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover, is actually the Heart of the Sea God?"
Chen Yuan nodded.
"Exactly. Otherwise, why would I have asked for it?"
Dugu Yan felt everything click into place. No wonder Chen Yuan had wanted the Heaven Dou Imperial Family's national treasure. It turned out he knew it was the Heart of the Sea God needed for the Sea God's Trident.
This made Dugu Yan's eyes shine. Although taking the Vast Sea Cosmic Cover from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would still be challenging, it was far easier than blindly searching like a headless fly.
On the other side, after meditating and recovering her soul power, Ye Lingling took out one of the two divine-bestowed soul rings she had received.
Similar to absorbing a soul bone, she touched the golden orb with her soul power, causing it to crack open and release a continuous stream of golden mist.
This wasn't Ye Lingling's first time absorbing a divine-bestowed soul ring, so she was already experienced. She immediately focused her mind and cleared away any distractions.
The golden mist quickly integrated into her body, spreading through her internal organs, limbs, and bones. Based on her physical strength, the initial pressure was set at over 35,000 years, which was the level of her sixth soul ring.
As the golden mist surrounded her, the pressure on Ye Lingling's body gradually increased, just as the soul ring's age increased by decades and centuries.
After three hours, Ye Lingling's body reached its limit and could no longer withstand the increasing pressure. The soul ring finally settled at around 65,000 years.
Suddenly, the golden mist condensed inward, forming a soul ring that gradually turned black.
Absorbing this soul ring took another three hours. After a total of six hours, Ye Lingling finally woke up.
Her eyes sparkled, and her face couldn't hide her excitement. This Avatar state was far more powerful than she had expected. If used correctly, it was practically a divine skill.
Seeing her excitement, Chen Yuan asked directly.
"How was the result?"
Ye Lingling replied excitedly.
"My soul power has reached level 77! And when I activate my Avatar state, my life force increases by 100%, and my healing abilities double. I can also dispel all negative states, such as poison, weakness, aging, death..."
Chen Yuan looked impressed.
"Excellent. You still have one more divine-bestowed soul ring, so don't use it yet. When you reach level 80 in soul power, I'll take you to hunt a soul beast—a Blue Silver King with over 85,000 years of cultivation, close to 90,000 years. This will further enhance the life force of your martial soul."
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The next day, by the sea!
Chen Yuan did the same as last time, releasing the pressure of his soul power. In no time, the King of the Demon Spirit Great White Shark arrived.
Emerging from the sea, it transformed into human form amidst a blue light and landed on the shore, addressing Chen Yuan.
"Why have you summoned me? I don't recall any upcoming trials involving me."
Chen Yuan smiled and replied.
"Indeed, the upcoming trials have nothing to do with you. I just hope you can take us to a place—the Demon Whale Sea. You must know where that is, right?"
(End of Chapter)
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