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If it weren't for the fact that Davis's Martial Soul attributes were incompatible with the Sea God's divinity—preventing him from absorbing the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud—the successor to the Sea God might not have been Anna.
Forget about Anna; even if Tang San from the original timeline were here, forced to choose between Tang San and Davis, the Sea God would undoubtedly choose Davis without hesitation.
It was a pity that Davis's Martial Soul attribute was a fatal flaw in this regard; he was destined to be unable to inherit the Sea God's position.
"As expected, a Top Level Test!"
Bo Saixi showed no surprise. After sensing Davis's tyrannical aura, she had guessed he would definitely trigger a Top Level Test, though she hadn't known how many trials it would entail.
As the light dissipated, it coalesced into a single screen of light before Davis's eyes!
Top Level, First Test? How was that possible?
Bo Saixi and Sea Dragon Douluo were shocked, as was Zhu Zhuyun. However, upon seeing the content of the test, realization dawned upon Davis.
[Top Level, First Test] Support
[Test Content] Assist the Sea God's successor in successfully inheriting the Sea God's divinity.
[Test Reward] For every test the successor passes, receive a reward. Rewards include but are not limited to: God Bestowed Spirit Rings, increases in Soul Power, and increases in the age of Soul Rings.
"So that's how it is."
Davis understood. Just like Xiao Wu in the original story, he would act as a companion, assisting Anna in completing her divine trials. Moreover, every time Anna completed a test, he would receive a reward.
In fact, as long as Anna successfully passed her trials, he would receive rewards even if he did nothing himself. This was simply too satisfying.
Davis explained his test content to Bo Saixi and the others, and realization dawned on everyone's faces.
"High Priestess, please take us to the Sea God Mountain!"
"No problem."
Bo Saixi nodded slightly and led them to the foot of the Sea God Mountain. The towering sacred mountain stood before them, and Davis could see the one thousand and one steps.
As long as she could climb to the three hundred and thirty-third step, Anna would complete her test.
"You may begin. To ensure you are not disturbed during your tests, I will designate this area a forbidden zone, prohibiting others from entering. I will also arrange accommodations for you nearby."
"In that case, thank you very much, High Priestess!" Davis cupped his fists in a respectful salute. Then, he slowly approached the stairs.
"I'll go first to set an example for you all."
Saying this, he released his Martial Soul and lifted his right foot, taking a step onto the first stair. Once he was standing fully on the step, a pressure suddenly assaulted him from all directions, enveloping his entire body.
The sensation was akin to being torn apart by five horses, except instead of pulling outward, the force was crushing inward!
Although pressure from every direction surrounded Davis, he felt no discomfort, only a slight heaviness in his body.
He had consumed six Immortal Herbs and undergone Body Refining through Ice and Fire, achieving an Indestructible Vajra Body. Combined with seven Soul Bones and an incomplete Ice and Fire Dragon Bone, his physical constitution far exceeded that of ordinary humans.
The pressure of the first step could do nothing to him.
"Hmph, this isn't difficult at all!" Chuckling, Davis strode upward with large steps. Before long, he reached the one-hundredth step.
It felt like he had just run four hundred meters in his past life; although he was panting slightly, a few deep breaths were enough to recover.
Davis continued to climb, finally reaching the three-hundredth step. Here, the surrounding pressure was terrifying; even a small iron ball would likely be crushed into a flat disc.
"Huff, huff, huff..."
He couldn't help but gasp for air, clutching his heavy knees. Even now, he only felt tired; there was no serious issue.
"I didn't expect traversing the Sea God's Light to be this exhausting. But I can't be underestimated. Third Soul Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
As he spoke, his purple third Soul Ring flashed abruptly. Davis's muscles swelled, and veins popped out on his forehead as if endless energy were pouring out. The pressure from the Sea God's Light no longer had any effect.
With a light chuckle, he strode forward, taking three steps at a time, surpassing the three hundred and thirty-third step and charging toward even greater heights, looking as if he intended to rush to the very peak.
The higher he went, the more terrifying the pressure became. He successively activated his Qianjun Domain and used his Right Leg Bone Skill: Bloodthirsty Berserk to enhance his physique. Finally, he reached the six-hundredth step.
He wanted to take the six-hundred-and-first step, but the pressure there felt as if it would crush his bones to dust, stopping him in his tracks.
Besides, there was no need to go further; climbing this high was enough.
With that, he spread his Ice and Fire Wings and flew down from the Sea God Mountain, panting heavily. He was sweating profusely, tired as if he had fought a great battle with his three wives for three days and three nights...
"Davis, are you alright?" Seeing Davis drenched in sweat, Zhu Zhuyun immediately ran over to support him. She frowned slightly and complained coquettishly, "Really, climbing to the three hundred and thirty-third step would have been enough. Why try so hard?"
"Hehe, didn't I just want to test my limits?"
"I didn't expect your physique to be so tough. With only the cultivation of a peak eighty-ninth rank, you actually climbed to the six-hundredth step..."
Watching Davis, who had climbed to the six-hundredth step on his first attempt at traversing the Sea God's Light, Bo Saixi was not stingy with her praise.
"I've tested the capabilities of the Sea God Mountain. On the mountain, you will feel immense pressure from all sides. However, the mountain doesn't seem to affect buff-type soul skills. Everyone can freely use Soul Rings and Soul Bone skills to enhance themselves."
Bo Saixi nodded slightly, giving an affirmative answer. "Correct. Apart from offensive soul skills, you may use any soul skill on the Sea God Mountain."
"In that case, let's start climbing too! Nana, let's go!"
"Okay!"
Zhu Zhuyun and Anna revealed excited gazes, eager to try. They immediately jumped onto the steps. With their constitutions, the first one hundred steps posed no difficulty.
Zhu Zhuyun had consumed the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng and was a Beast Martial Soul Master; her physique was not weak compared to Anna's.
On her first climb, Anna reached the two hundred and eightieth step. She was still a child, after all; climbing two hundred and eighty steps in one go was already excellent.
As for Zhu Zhuyun, she had reached the two hundred and ninetieth step. Sweat rained down from her forehead, drenching her, but she still lifted her legs, which felt as heavy as lead, to move toward the higher peak.
Seeing this, Davis flew directly to Zhu Zhuyun's location in one breath. Holding her hand, he encouraged her, "Zhuyun, put some more effort into it! I believe you can do it. We'll move forward together!"
Zhu Zhuyun, who was already exhausted to the limit, felt endless strength surge in her heart upon hearing Davis's words. A sweet smile appeared on her face.
"Okay, let's go together!"
"Soul Bone Skill: Invincible Golden Body!"
Activating her super-armor state, Zhu Zhuyun found her rhythm. Holding Davis's hand, she advanced upward. Finally, with Davis's company, Zhu Zhuyun successfully stepped onto the three-hundredth step!
(End of Chapter)