A subtle sorrow of parting fermented in their hearts.
Aside from Tang Sui, the expressions of the other Shrek members were tinged with gloom.
Just then, seven beams of light simultaneously illuminated the foreheads of the Seven Devils. Tang San's forehead displayed the imprint of his Golden Trident, projecting the second light screen of the Sea God's Nine Trials, which then shattered, transforming into specks of light and merging back into his body.
Ning Rongrong projected a blood-red light screen, while the other four projected black ones.
As a gentle golden light permeated their bodies, everyone received their second trial rewards.
Tang San's reward for his second trial was a 5% increase in Sea God affinity, while the others, just like after passing the first trial, each received a one-level boost in soul power.
Ning Rongrong's additional reward was an increase of five hundred years in cultivation for all her soul rings.
As a result, her first three soul rings also turned purple, just like Tang Sui's.
Simultaneously, the content of the third trial revealed itself—Tidal Body Refinement.
Tang Sui, standing beside Tang San and seeing the contents of his golden card,'s eyes lit up.
Tidal Body Refinement, she had finally waited for this!
Tang San looked at the examination requirements on his golden card, which were as always more stringent than his companions', and let out a sigh, "It seems our third trial's content is the same again. However, mine is still more difficult, double the Tidal Body Refinement."
"But what does Tidal Body Refinement even mean?" Oscar asked, clutching his golden card with a bewildered expression.
"You'll know soon enough."
A leisurely voice echoed in everyone's ears. Poseidon, the Grand High Priestess, clad in a resplendent red gown and exuding noble aura, floated ethereally in the air.
The nine were startled, then collectively called out respectfully, "Senior Poseidon."
Looking at the neatly arranged nine individuals before her, especially Tang San and Tang Sui, Poseidon's eyes revealed a look of approval.
"Follow me."
As she spoke, Poseidon turned and flew in the opposite direction of Sea God Mountain.
Her speed did not appear fast; each step was light and natural. Yet, with a mere stride in the void, she was already dozens of meters away.
Tang San and the others snapped back to reality, those who could eat their thought-provoking mushroom sausages ate them, those who could fly took to the skies, all to chase after Poseidon's steps.
Except for Tang Sui and Bai Chenxiang, all the others, including Tang San, had to exert their full strength just to keep pace behind Poseidon. Su Dan Novel Network.
For two full hours, Poseidon led Tang Sui and them through forests, over hills, across the various inland seas of Sea God Island, almost traversing the entire island. Only then did Poseidon land on a barren, jet-black peak hundreds of meters high.
After the Shrek Nine Devils landed, what appeared before them was a valley recessed into Sea God Island, with the boundless sea stretching beyond.
The valley indented into the island from the shore, extending inward for several hundred meters. The surroundings were all the black rock they stood on, which felt as hard as steel underfoot.
Waves crashed against the shore, but for some unknown reason, the normally calm seawater outside Sea God Island immediately turned into raging torrents once it entered this valley.
The highest waves even reached a hundred meters, crashing heavily against the rocks beneath their feet.
The rocks here, battered by the waves for extended periods, were not only as hard as refined steel but also extremely dense. Their weight for an equivalent volume was comparable to that of silver, making it a heavy mountain.
"This is the location of your third trial, called the 'Wrathful Waves' Desolation.' It is one of Sea God Island's wonders. Even sea spirit beasts like the Demon Whale Archelon would never come here. This is also one of the rare places in the ocean where sea spirit beasts are absent," Poseidon explained calmly.
The crowd looked at the indented valley and the location where the waves crashed, a bold guess forming in their minds.
Tang San was silent for a moment, then spoke, "Senior Poseidon, then our mission is..."
Before Tang San could finish speaking, Poseidon raised her right hand.
Instantly, a peculiar sea-blue light erupted from her body, and nine powerful soul rings appeared – eight black and one red, comparable in their outrageous proportion to Tang Sui and Ning Rongrong's current soul ring configurations.
The blue light bathed them, not exerting any pressure. This seemingly gentle blue light, devoid of any soul power fluctuations, was not one of Poseidon's soul skills.
Tang Sui, with one foot already on the path to godhood, acutely sensed a trace of divine power from the Sea God within the strength Poseidon was currently wielding.
Before anyone could react with shock or speculation, the blue light intensified. The terrifying power of a tsunami, emanating from nature itself, became docile and calm, like a kitten whose claws and teeth had been removed.
A strong blue light flashed in Poseidon's eyes.
Following this, on the now-calmed sea surface, seven grey-black pillars slowly rose from the seabed thousands of meters below, surfacing and appearing in their sight.
Each pillar's top had a smaller horizontal pillar integrated with the thick main body, making the top resemble a cross.
And on this cross, there were five grey rings.
A look of astonishment flashed in Tang San's eyes, and he blurted out, "It's Deep Sea Silvery Depths!"
And such large, heavy Deep Sea Silvery Depths!
For the same volume, Deep Sea Silvery Depths was several times heavier than gold. Each of these seven colossal pillars likely weighed hundreds of thousands of jin.
How much Deep Sea Silvery Depths would be needed for these fifty to sixty-meter-tall pillars!
This was too extravagant.
At this moment, Tang San and Tang Sui's thoughts aligned, especially Tang Sui, whose desire to pry off a Deep Sea Silvery Depths pillar was stirring.
She now had over three thousand believers to support.
The obsidian for building the rule monument was sourced locally, dug from the foundation of the City of Slaughter.
They were all believers, yet she was the most miserable and poorest among all the gods' territories.
Tang Sui regretfully looked at the seven Deep Sea Silvery Depths pillars, then at Poseidon. Only after Poseidon finished introducing the function of these pillars did she speak, "Senior Poseidon, could I also have a pillar arranged for me?"
A hint of surprise flickered across Poseidon's brow; she hadn't expected Tang Sui to ask proactively.
However, the Sea God had instructed them to satisfy Tang Sui's requests as much as possible, and with so many people, adding one more for Tang Sui wouldn't make much difference.
"Yes."
Seeing Poseidon nod readily, Bai Chenxiang stepped forward, saying, "Um, Senior Poseidon, can I also..."
Poseidon looked at the girl who had single-handedly managed to elevate her yellow-level trial to her own and nodded, "Of course."
Excitement lit up in Bai Chenxiang's eyes, and she bowed ninety degrees to Poseidon, "Thank you very much, Senior Poseidon!"
She would definitely work hard!
Poseidon followed suit, summoning two more Deep Sea Silvery Depths pillars from the seabed, then meticulously explained the rules and offered advice to Tang San and the others who were undergoing the trials.
—Author's Notes—
Sui Sui: Coach, I want to learn too!
Today's update is very early!