Poseidon slowly descended onto the platform. "To bear power that humans cannot accept with a flesh and blood body indeed strains the mind and body. But fortunately, the damage was stopped in time. From now on, you only need to rest well, and leave the rest to time."
The Seven Sacred Pillars guardian Douluos bowed to Poseidon as she landed.
Poseidon nodded slightly, then looked at Tang San. "First, congratulations to all of you for passing the Sixth Trial. However... Oscar can rest now, but Tang San, you and Ning Rongrong cannot relax yet. Especially you, Tang San, I must remind you. Those who accept the Sea God's Nine Trials, unless all nine trials are completed, are at risk of backlash at any time. If you fail even one trial, you will surely die."
At these words, everyone's hearts grew heavy.
It was known that except for Ning Rongrong and Tang San, everyone else had completed their trials.
The time for each trial was calculated from the day after the previous trial ended. But judging from Poseidon's words, the time allotted for their seventh trial seemed... not optimistic.
"Tomorrow, after you have reviewed the content of your respective seventh trials, wait for five days before gathering at the foot of the Sea God's Light staircase."
After saying this, Poseidon slowly turned around, leaving only a ethereal silhouette to the group. The Seven Sacred Pillars guardian Douluos followed closely behind, leaving the area to the Shrek Seven Devils.
Poseidon's departure seemed to be a signal. The group, who had been struggling to maintain their composure, finally let out a sigh of relief. Their weary bodies, which had been signaling fatigue, could no longer hold on. Exhaustion washed over them, overwhelming their consciousness, and they all collapsed.
...
When the six of them, including Tang San, finally woke up, three days had already passed.
Gathered again in the reception hall of Seahorse City's Lord's Mansion, the group, who had looked on the verge of death just three days prior, now, while not brimming with energy, had a healthy flush on their faces.
After exchanging greetings and inquiries about each other's condition, they got down to business.
Ning Rongrong closed her eyes first. The crimson mark on her brow, following Ning Rongrong's thoughts, projected a golden orb of light.
A golden trial card flew into her hand. Ning Rongrong, the first to examine the content of her seventh trial, looked up after reading the content on the golden card, and with a puzzled expression, looked at Tang San. "Third Brother, my seventh trial content shows that I am to assist Tang San in completing the seventh trial. The time limit is one year. You should quickly check your seventh trial content."
Hearing Ning Rongrong say this, Tang San was taken aback. He closed his eyes, summoned the golden divine power card, and looking at the content written on the card, his expression turned grim. "Sea God's Seventh Trial: Draw the divine artifact, the Sea God's Trident. Time limit: one year."
Draw the divine artifact?!
Xiao Wu, sitting next to Tang San, covered her mouth in astonishment, her eyes flickering with a strange light.
Dai Mubai and the others, upon hearing Tang San's trial content, also gasped, their eyes shining with wonder.
"A divine artifact... Hiss, Third Brother, your Sea God's Nine Trials, will you really become the Sea God in the end?! This divine artifact is a weapon used by gods, right!? Is that what it means!?"
Ma Hongjun emphasized the meaning of the Sea God's Trident uncertainly.
Tang San's heartbeat skipped a beat with the content on the golden card, and his pupils trembled. He let out a light breath, "I don't know..."
Even though he had guessed some things when this trial, which had caused a sensation throughout Sea God Island and even attracted Poseidon, appeared, he couldn't help but feel his heart pounding wildly when it actually came to this.
It was no wonder that when they fought against the Seven Sacred Pillars guardian Douluos during the Fifth Trial, they had said that the subsequent trials would become increasingly difficult, especially the last three trials, which would directly elevate to another level of difficulty.
And the content of the seventh trial confirmed that his guess was indeed in the right direction.
Tang Sui, who had confirmed Tang San's seventh trial content, also breathed a sigh of relief. It could be said that the heavy stone that had been hanging over her heart had finally landed safely.
At this moment, Dai Mubai, as the eldest brother, showed his inherent calmness. "Let's not overthink it. Let's wait until Little San truly attempts this seventh trial. Regardless, this seventh trial is of great importance."
Oscar, whose spirits were much better than three days ago, said thoughtfully, "However, I think the most important piece of information now is to figure out whether this so-called Sea God's Trident, once drawn, will belong to Little San, or if it's just a prop for the trial."
Ning Rongrong chimed in, "I think the former is very likely. Think about what we've seen and heard on Sea God Island so far. Since the Sea God truly exists, then this Sea God's Trident should be a divine artifact in the truest sense. If we can obtain it, I believe that even if we were to face an encirclement by Titled Douluo now, we could successfully escape!"
Tang San's fingers twitched slightly. The golden card in his palm dissipated into a mass of golden energy, scattering into the air.
"I think Boss Dai is right. No matter what meaning this trial represents, we'll only understand it after we've gone through it. Let's not get our hopes too high, otherwise, if we guess wrong, the disappointment will be even greater."
"Regarding that, I actually know a little bit."
Tang Sui's voice was soft.
Tang San and the others immediately looked at her with surprise.
"Sui Sui, how do you know? Even Third Brother doesn't know!" Ma Hongjun looked at Tang Sui as if she were a rare find.
Tang Sui picked up the coconut milk on the table and took a small sip, speaking unhurriedly. "Don't forget that I've also successfully achieved enlightenment now. Some things inexplicably appeared in my mind the moment I achieved enlightenment."
Non-existent memories increased.
But no one doubted Tang Sui. Hearing her say this, they all leaned in curiously.
"It can be like that?! Then Sui Sui, tell us quickly, what will happen to the Sea God's Trident in the end?"
Tang Sui: "The Sea God's Trident naturally belongs to the Sea God."
"Ah? Then doesn't this trial of Little San just serve as a prop?" Oscar looked disappointed.
Tang Sui said with a hint of helplessness, "No, that's not it. I mean, the Sea God's Trident is naturally the Sea God's divine artifact, but... don't forget, Brother is currently undergoing the Sea God's Nine Trials, which is originally a trial for the Sea God's successor. If this so-called successor trial is completed, then naturally, you will ascend to the position in the end."
Everyone: "!!!"
"So, Sui Sui, are you saying that Third Brother, in the end, can truly... become a god?" Bai Chenxiang whispered the last two words.
In Tang San's narrowed pupils, Tang Sui nodded.
"The trials bearing the name of a god are originally trials to find a successor."
She met Tang San's gaze and said earnestly, "Each divine position can be inherited. The divine ruins on the Douluo Continent are not unique to Sea God Island. Once you accept these trials bearing the name of a divine position, it signifies that you have already stood on the path of succession. Although I have no divine position to inherit, my goal is undoubtedly also towards becoming a god."
"As for how far I can go in the end, I don't know either. But now, Brother, we are on the same track again."
"This time, Brother, you must strive to be the frontrunner."