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"Is this Young Miss the one Shura chose?" The Sea God's eyes filled with doubt. "What is this exaggerated spirit ring configuration? Is it really something a Mortal can possess? She doesn't have twin spirits, does she? And why does she have so many powerful Spirit Bones within her? Could it be that fellow Shura secretly interfered?"
"Also, both this Young Miss and Ye Lingling seem to have some powerful Spirit Beast spiritual bodies within them. What are those?"
"It looks like I'll have to observe more."
Thinking this, the Sea God continued to observe through the Holy Pillar's trials.
Bo Saixi, on her way back, felt the unusual movement behind her and couldn't help but look back.
If these Top Eight Tests had appeared before the Seagod Nine Trials, she would have been delighted and surprised.
But now, her expression showed no great change.
"Young Miss, may I inquire about your full name?" Sea Horse Douluo bowed slightly, saluting Zhu Zhuqing.
Facing the change in Sea Horse Douluo's attitude, everyone was momentarily stunned.
"Junior Zhu Zhuqing." Although Zhu Zhuqing's voice was cool, she still replied very politely.
Sea Horse Douluo nodded, but everyone was still utterly bewildered about the trials.
Yu Feng couldn't help but ask, "Senior, never mind the Seagod Nine Trials just now, what are the Top Eight Tests? Are there many types of trials?"
Sea Horse Douluo nodded, then began to explain to everyone.
White Rank Trials, Yellow Rank Trials, Purple Rank Trials, Black Rank Trials, and the red Top Rank Trials.
Just like the colored spirit rings.
With the continuous appearance of the Seagod Nine Trials and the Top Eight Tests, Sea Horse's attitude towards everyone had changed significantly. He explained the trials in great detail, and only then did everyone nod in sudden understanding.
"Yan Yan, continue."
The trials continued, and Dugu Yan stepped forward.
The light shone brightly, the blue light rising straight up and turning red.
Like Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan also received the Top Eight Tests.
It seemed that too many surprises left Sea Horse Douluo at a loss for how to react, completely stunned.
Dugu Yan had the same Divine Rank Spirit Bone as Ye Lingling, so the Top Eight Tests were within expectations.
Next, Yu Feng and the Shi Family Brothers also successively underwent their trials.
The light shone brightly, the blue light rising straight up and turning black, but it did not continue to turn red.
All three of their trials were only Black Rank Trials, and only Four Tests.
Black Rank Trials range from Four to Six Tests. Four Tests are the lowest among Black Rank Trials, but being able to undergo a Black Rank Trial is enough to prove that they have the potential to become a Titled Douluo.
Oscar followed closely. His light pillar was still black, but his trial was not a Black Rank Four Test, but a Black Rank Five Test.
"It's one test lower than in the original work. It seems to be because of the Immortal Herb," Shi Quan thought to himself as he watched Oscar.
Next was Ning Rongrong. Like Oscar, she also had a Black Rank Five Test.
"It seems Ning Rongrong's Top Seven Tests in the original work definitely had some exaggeration." Shi Quan's mouth twitched. Ning Rongrong's Martial Spirit was the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, just like in the original work. The only difference was the medicinal power of the Immortal Herb.
Oscar, in a similar situation, dropped one Rank, while she dropped two.
Another possibility was that Ning Rongrong's Seven Tests in the original work were actually specifically chosen to ensure a successor for the High Priest position.
As he mused, Ma Hongjun's trial light pillar lit up. Blue, white, yellow, purple. Surprisingly, Ma Hongjun's light pillar only stopped at purple, not even reaching black.
Purple Rank Three Tests.
Shi Quan naturally understood Ma Hongjun's situation. After his potential was overdrawn by Yu Xiaogang, his body was plagued by the backlash of his evil fire, trapping him for over four years. Even though Shi Quan helped him resolve the flaws in his Martial Spirit, under these various factors, too much of his potential had been consumed. Now, being able to achieve Three Tests was largely due to the quality of his Martial Spirit.
Ma Hongjun looked incredulous. "How can it only be Purple Rank Three Tests? Senior, is there something wrong? Can I have a Black Rank Trial?"
Sea Horse Douluo shook his head, looking at Ma Hongjun and saying indifferently, "The Seagod's Light only grants one opportunity."
Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun saw that everyone else had at least a Black Rank Trial, and his eyes were filled with disappointment and unwillingness.
"Although the trial cannot be changed, as long as you work hard, you have the opportunity to break the trial Rank limit and raise your trial Rank," Shi Quan slowly said.
In the original work, Ma Hongjun's beloved, Bai Chenxiang, managed to transform her Yellow Rank Trial into a Purple Rank Trial through her own efforts and perseverance.
"Really?"
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up at the words, and a look of determination appeared on his chubby face. He was not only doing it for himself but also for his teacher. He had to catch up with everyone else.
Oscar stepped forward and patted Ma Hongjun's shoulder in comfort.
Shi Quan's parents, Shi Jian and Li Meili, also stepped forward one after another to undergo their trials.
With the support of Shi Quan's various treasures, both of them also received Black Rank Four Tests.
Although they were a bit older, they had consumed Medicinal Pills specially made by Shi Quan, and they had also Cultivated Cultivation Techniques specially chosen for them by Shi Quan, plus their special spirit ring configurations, so the age gap had also been closed.
"Next." Sea Horse Douluo's gaze fell on Shi Quan and Gu Yuena.
Shi Quan shook his head, smiling, "We don't need to be tested. There's no need to trouble Senior."
Sea Horse Douluo frowned, looked at Ye Lingling, and then looked at Shi Quan, saying, "Under normal circumstances, those who have not undergone the Sea God's Trials are not allowed to stay on Sea God Island. However, your situation is special. Tomorrow, I will report this matter to the High Priest. If the High Priest agrees, you may stay on Sea God Island; otherwise, you can only leave the island."
"No problem." Shi Quan nodded.
Sea Horse Douluo said nothing more. After looking around at everyone, his voice sounded again, "Esteemed guests, if there is nothing else, you may follow me to Sea Horse City."
As he spoke, a rich blue light emanated from Sea Horse Douluo's hand. With a slight wave, a strange scene appeared: the seawater on one side of the Sea Middle Sea surged up, condensing in the air. In just a moment, it had transformed into a bridge. It did not lead to where they had come from, but to the deeper forest of Sea God Island.
"Thank you, Senior." Seeing a Titled Douluo-level powerhouse treat them with such respect, everyone was somewhat unaccustomed and bowed in unison.
"It's my duty," Sea Horse Douluo replied politely.
Stepping onto the shore, ten yellow-clad Sea Spirit Masters immediately came forward, standing respectfully on both sides, following everyone as they proceeded.
At his strong request, Ye Lingling and Shi Quan walked at the front.
Everyone followed Sea Horse Douluo all the way to Sea Horse City. Along the way, with Sea Horse Douluo's introduction, everyone gained a more comprehensive understanding of Sea God Island.
Of course, they also asked many questions, especially about the Divine Beast protecting the island that Shi Quan had mentioned earlier.
Only then did everyone realize that this Divine Beast protecting the island, the Devil Spirit Great White Shark, was actually the Sea God's former mount...