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Chapter 173: The Hidden Condition.
Author: Fu Hejun
Just as the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King expressed its submission, a familiar prompt sounded in Neptune's ears.
[Sea God's Ninth Trial: Subdue the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Trial overfulfilled.]
Cracks appeared on the only light screen remaining in his mind. It then largely collapsed, shattering inch by inch until it vanished completely.
This meant Neptune had completed the Ninth Trial directly!
The Sea God's Ninth Trial was originally divided into two parts. The first was to subdue or kill the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. The second was to battle and defeat Great Priest Bo Saixi.
There was actually a hidden condition. If Neptune had chosen to kill the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King in the first part of the assessment, he would have had to continue to the second part of the trial: battling and defeating Great Priest Bo Saixi.
For Neptune, Great Priest Bo Saixi was actually more difficult to deal with than the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Because she was human, she possessed various soul skills and the flexibility to apply them. Although her body was far too fragile compared to the tough, thick-skinned soul beasts, the Sea God's power she wielded was enough to compensate for any weakness.
But now, Neptune had chosen to subdue the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King—a task even more difficult than killing it—and he had succeeded. Regardless of the method used, this was considered overfulfilling the trial, so there was naturally no need to continue with the second part.
Thus, the Ninth Trial was completed directly!
It had to be said, this unexpected pass was a pleasant surprise.
After completing the Ninth Trial, Neptune gave the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King some instructions, then jumped onto Xiaobai's back. He rode her away from the Demon Whale Sea Domain, preparing to undergo the final trial.
—Inheriting the godhood!
Traveling from the sea area where the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King resided to Sea God Island, riding Xiaobai at full speed, it took only a day to see the beautiful beach once again.
"I'll see you off here. Neptune, I wish you good luck. When you truly become the Sea God, I and all the creatures in the great sea will congratulate you." Xiaobai maintained her true form, standing upright in the water and waving her front fins at him. The scene, though slightly comical, didn't make anyone want to laugh.
"Wait for my good news!"
Neptune didn't say much more. After nodding to her, he turned and looked toward the Sea God Temple. Although his view was obstructed from his current position, the aura of the Sea God Temple resonated with him from afar, as if calling to him.
Just as he was about to take a step, figures slowly emerged one by one from the forest ahead.
Seeing these figures, a surprised expression appeared on Neptune's face. Seven people had emerged from the forest; they were precisely the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo of Sea God, each guarding one of the Sea God's pillars. They could be called the backbone of the entire Sea God Island. Especially under the leadership of the Grand Priest, they could hold their own even against the legion of powerful experts from Spirit Hall!
Sea Dragon Douluo walked at the very front, with the other six following him. None of them looked well. Their brows were slightly furrowed, and a faint sadness lingered on their faces.
*What's going on?* Neptune wondered. *Could something have happened to Sea God Island?*
He couldn't be this unlucky, could he? An unexpected situation at this crucial moment, just as he was about to inherit the godhood... he would really cough up blood.
"Esteemed Guardians, what is the meaning of this?" he asked, full of doubt.
Sea Dragon Douluo mustered his spirits, barely managing to squeeze out a smile. "We learned of your return and came to welcome you. Great Priest Bo Saixi is waiting for you in the Sea God Temple."
Listening to Sea Dragon Douluo's words, it sounded like something must have happened on Sea God Island. But what was with the expressions on their faces?
Neptune asked directly, "Sea Dragon Guardian, did something happen on the island? Why do you all look so grim?"
Sea Dragon Douluo's heart trembled. He hastily composed himself and said respectfully, "Nothing is wrong. It's just that after so many years, our duty as guardians is finally about to end with your inheritance. We just feel a bit wistful, that's all."
Hearing this seemingly plausible reason, Neptune instinctively felt they were being perfunctory. Their state was too abnormal; there had to be another reason. However, since they didn't want to elaborate, he didn't plan to press the matter. He decided to accept their explanation for now.
Hearing this, Neptune, as their new leader, naturally had to offer some comforting words. "Seven Guardians, no matter what the future holds, you are the pillars of Sea God Island. This place cannot do without you."
Sea Dragon Douluo smiled and nodded. "My Lord, please follow us to the Sea God Temple." As he spoke, he turned around. When his gaze met those of the other six guardians, his smile vanished, and a profound sorrow flickered in the depths of his eyes.
They were all Soul Masters of profound strength. Moving at full speed, they saw Sea God Mountain again in just over ten minutes.
At this moment, Sea God Mountain looked no different than before. Neptune gazed at the summit and immediately saw Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi. Clad in a long red dress, she stood quietly at the peak, looking toward them.
She looked the same as always—noble, elegant, and gentle, possessing a restrained yet captivating temperament that made her seem unapproachable. Her breathtaking beauty did not inspire improper thoughts, but rather a feeling of reverence, as if she could only be admired from afar, never to be desecrated.
"Neptune, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Come up."
An ethereal voice descended from Sea God Mountain. Despite the distance, Bo Saixi's voice clearly reached everyone's ears, demonstrating her exceptional control.
Her voice was calm, as if nothing had happened, yet from that calmness, Neptune detected a hint of indifference. He couldn't help but turn to look at Sea Dragon Douluo and the others, only to see the sadness in their eyes deepen. *Carefully recalling the original work...* He was beginning to understand the reason for their behavior.
*They couldn't be grieving because Bo Saixi is about to sacrifice herself, could they?*
If that was the reason, their strange behavior had a perfectly logical explanation.
He didn't say anything more, because words were useless at this point.
Neptune's figure moved, and he flew directly toward Sea God Mountain. The Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians did not follow, remaining where they were to watch him go.
In a short while, he had flown over the Ring Sea, crossed the two- to three-hundred-meter-wide expanse of water, and arrived at the foot of Sea God Mountain.
The Light of the Sea God on Sea God Mountain was as captivating as ever. The clear air and exquisite scenery were refreshing and delightful.
Neptune was in no mood to appreciate the scenery. In just a few leaps, he arrived before the Sea God Temple at the summit of Sea God Mountain.
Their gazes met.
Bo Saixi watched Neptune quietly. Her clear blue eyes held an indescribably complex emotion. However, she said nothing. It was as if she had already given up on something—or perhaps, had finally found peace.
(end of chapter)
Author: Fu Hejun
Just as the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King expressed its submission, a familiar prompt sounded in Neptune's ears.
[Sea God's Ninth Trial: Subdue the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Trial overfulfilled.]
Cracks appeared on the only light screen remaining in his mind. It then largely collapsed, shattering inch by inch until it vanished completely.
This meant Neptune had completed the Ninth Trial directly!
The Sea God's Ninth Trial was originally divided into two parts. The first was to subdue or kill the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. The second was to battle and defeat Great Priest Bo Saixi.
There was actually a hidden condition. If Neptune had chosen to kill the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King in the first part of the assessment, he would have had to continue to the second part of the trial: battling and defeating Great Priest Bo Saixi.
For Neptune, Great Priest Bo Saixi was actually more difficult to deal with than the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Because she was human, she possessed various soul skills and the flexibility to apply them. Although her body was far too fragile compared to the tough, thick-skinned soul beasts, the Sea God's power she wielded was enough to compensate for any weakness.
But now, Neptune had chosen to subdue the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King—a task even more difficult than killing it—and he had succeeded. Regardless of the method used, this was considered overfulfilling the trial, so there was naturally no need to continue with the second part.
Thus, the Ninth Trial was completed directly!
It had to be said, this unexpected pass was a pleasant surprise.
After completing the Ninth Trial, Neptune gave the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King some instructions, then jumped onto Xiaobai's back. He rode her away from the Demon Whale Sea Domain, preparing to undergo the final trial.
—Inheriting the godhood!
Traveling from the sea area where the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King resided to Sea God Island, riding Xiaobai at full speed, it took only a day to see the beautiful beach once again.
"I'll see you off here. Neptune, I wish you good luck. When you truly become the Sea God, I and all the creatures in the great sea will congratulate you." Xiaobai maintained her true form, standing upright in the water and waving her front fins at him. The scene, though slightly comical, didn't make anyone want to laugh.
"Wait for my good news!"
Neptune didn't say much more. After nodding to her, he turned and looked toward the Sea God Temple. Although his view was obstructed from his current position, the aura of the Sea God Temple resonated with him from afar, as if calling to him.
Just as he was about to take a step, figures slowly emerged one by one from the forest ahead.
Seeing these figures, a surprised expression appeared on Neptune's face. Seven people had emerged from the forest; they were precisely the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo of Sea God, each guarding one of the Sea God's pillars. They could be called the backbone of the entire Sea God Island. Especially under the leadership of the Grand Priest, they could hold their own even against the legion of powerful experts from Spirit Hall!
Sea Dragon Douluo walked at the very front, with the other six following him. None of them looked well. Their brows were slightly furrowed, and a faint sadness lingered on their faces.
*What's going on?* Neptune wondered. *Could something have happened to Sea God Island?*
He couldn't be this unlucky, could he? An unexpected situation at this crucial moment, just as he was about to inherit the godhood... he would really cough up blood.
"Esteemed Guardians, what is the meaning of this?" he asked, full of doubt.
Sea Dragon Douluo mustered his spirits, barely managing to squeeze out a smile. "We learned of your return and came to welcome you. Great Priest Bo Saixi is waiting for you in the Sea God Temple."
Listening to Sea Dragon Douluo's words, it sounded like something must have happened on Sea God Island. But what was with the expressions on their faces?
Neptune asked directly, "Sea Dragon Guardian, did something happen on the island? Why do you all look so grim?"
Sea Dragon Douluo's heart trembled. He hastily composed himself and said respectfully, "Nothing is wrong. It's just that after so many years, our duty as guardians is finally about to end with your inheritance. We just feel a bit wistful, that's all."
Hearing this seemingly plausible reason, Neptune instinctively felt they were being perfunctory. Their state was too abnormal; there had to be another reason. However, since they didn't want to elaborate, he didn't plan to press the matter. He decided to accept their explanation for now.
Hearing this, Neptune, as their new leader, naturally had to offer some comforting words. "Seven Guardians, no matter what the future holds, you are the pillars of Sea God Island. This place cannot do without you."
Sea Dragon Douluo smiled and nodded. "My Lord, please follow us to the Sea God Temple." As he spoke, he turned around. When his gaze met those of the other six guardians, his smile vanished, and a profound sorrow flickered in the depths of his eyes.
They were all Soul Masters of profound strength. Moving at full speed, they saw Sea God Mountain again in just over ten minutes.
At this moment, Sea God Mountain looked no different than before. Neptune gazed at the summit and immediately saw Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi. Clad in a long red dress, she stood quietly at the peak, looking toward them.
She looked the same as always—noble, elegant, and gentle, possessing a restrained yet captivating temperament that made her seem unapproachable. Her breathtaking beauty did not inspire improper thoughts, but rather a feeling of reverence, as if she could only be admired from afar, never to be desecrated.
"Neptune, I've been waiting for you for a long time. Come up."
An ethereal voice descended from Sea God Mountain. Despite the distance, Bo Saixi's voice clearly reached everyone's ears, demonstrating her exceptional control.
Her voice was calm, as if nothing had happened, yet from that calmness, Neptune detected a hint of indifference. He couldn't help but turn to look at Sea Dragon Douluo and the others, only to see the sadness in their eyes deepen. *Carefully recalling the original work...* He was beginning to understand the reason for their behavior.
*They couldn't be grieving because Bo Saixi is about to sacrifice herself, could they?*
If that was the reason, their strange behavior had a perfectly logical explanation.
He didn't say anything more, because words were useless at this point.
Neptune's figure moved, and he flew directly toward Sea God Mountain. The Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians did not follow, remaining where they were to watch him go.
In a short while, he had flown over the Ring Sea, crossed the two- to three-hundred-meter-wide expanse of water, and arrived at the foot of Sea God Mountain.
The Light of the Sea God on Sea God Mountain was as captivating as ever. The clear air and exquisite scenery were refreshing and delightful.
Neptune was in no mood to appreciate the scenery. In just a few leaps, he arrived before the Sea God Temple at the summit of Sea God Mountain.
Their gazes met.
Bo Saixi watched Neptune quietly. Her clear blue eyes held an indescribably complex emotion. However, she said nothing. It was as if she had already given up on something—or perhaps, had finally found peace.
(end of chapter)
