Apart from that, once you accept the trial and are marked as a successor, you'll be under constant surveillance.
After all, divine trials are like having a "system" installed in your mind, monitoring you 24/7 without pause—who could endure that?
Take Tang San, for example, who obtained the Heart of the Sea God—the thing embedded in the Sea God Trident.
Only after acquiring such items would one receive special attention, or rather, round-the-clock surveillance.
Then there's the inheritance of the God of Slaughter, represented by the 'Slaughter God Domain,' which could be described as casting a wide net.
Anyone who obtains the 'Slaughter God Domain' has passed one of the God of Slaughter's trials and can be designated as a successor, subject to surveillance and, most importantly, branded.
Ye Feng's "Slaughter Domain" was something he comprehended on his own, not a "gift" from the God of Slaughter, which allowed him to avoid this issue altogether.
Gods, to put it bluntly, are just slightly more powerful cultivators with singular, limited abilities tied to the rules they govern.
Even Tang San during his God King phase could have his defenses broken by Huo Yuhao's Combination Soul Skill right after the latter became a god.
And they call these beings gods?
Pathetic, honestly.
Ye Feng had far too many secrets of his own and had no desire to be monitored, so he couldn't afford to associate with any god.
Let alone undergo their trials.
...
...
"No interest? Then why have you come, young friend?" Bo Saixi was somewhat taken aback by his response.
Everyone who came to Poseidon Island did so to join it.
And to join Poseidon Island, one had to pass the trials.
However, these trials were notoriously difficult, with a success rate of less than one in a thousand.
If he wasn't here for the trials, then why had he barged in?
Moreover, she had thought her mission was nearing completion, that she could finally be free.
After all, this was the first time in centuries that the Sea God had issued a divine decree, specifically instructing her to seek out Ye Feng.
Clearly, the Sea God held Ye Feng in exceptionally high regard, and it was highly likely that he could inherit the Sea God Godhood!
But she never expected him to outright refuse.
"I'm here for the hundred-thousand-year Great White Demon Shark," Ye Feng stated bluntly.
He had two objectives for this trip: one was to obtain his seventh Soul Skill, the Martial Soul Avatar.
The other was—
The Demon Soul White Shark King. The mere fact that it survived until the era of Douluo Dalu 3: The Legend of the Dragon King showed it had the potential to become a Great Beast.
Of course, Ye Feng hadn't originally planned this—it was more of a spontaneous decision, a matter of convenience.
Since he was already here, it'd be a shame not to persuade a Soul Beast to join him.
Besides, his team was still short one member. The Three-Eyed Golden Lion seemed to have been spoiled by him and couldn't undergo shape-shifting yet.
The Demon Soul White Shark King would make a decent substitute. It'd be great if he could recruit it.
"Oh? For Little White?"
Bo Saixi frowned slightly, immediately growing wary.
After all, Little White was the guardian deity of Poseidon Island, an exceptionally rare and powerful Sea Soul Beast with a strong bond to humans.
Yet Ye Feng had set his sights on Little White!
If Ye Feng had accepted the Sea God's inheritance and become one of them, she might not have minded.
But since he refused the Sea God's trial and still had designs on Little White, it naturally made her inexplicably displeased and cautious.
"That's right. As you can see, I actually have a good relationship with Soul Beasts. I've established a faction among humans specifically to take in powerful Shapeshifting Soul Beasts and those who wish to enter the human world. I think that Great White Demon Shark is quite remarkable. By following me, it would have a better future," Ye Feng explained.
"A better future? Could it be that you've obtained the inheritance of another, more powerful deity?" Bo Saixi seemed to catch the implication in Ye Feng's words and was momentarily surprised, as if she had a guess in mind.
Through the Sea God's divine oracle, this was the first time she had sensed excitement in the Sea God's words, urging her to seek out Ye Feng proactively.
It was quite possible that the other party had obtained the inheritance of another deity, and the Sea God wanted to intercept it, hence the urgency.
And this was enough to explain why the other party was so confident and self-assured.
Ye Feng smiled faintly but did not answer.
Because he had not obtained the inheritance of any deity—nor did he care to.
A godhood was not an enhancement to him but a shackle.
Just look at those old immortals in the Divine Realm, eagerly trying to pass on their godhoods.
By occupying a godhood, they occupied a rule—though powerful, they were also bound by it, unable to break through further, remaining stagnant for millions or even tens of millions of years.
Only by leaving this Plane and venturing beyond could one possibly find the opportunity to advance further.
Only those low-tier deities, devoid of potential, would covet the immortality granted by godhoods and revel in indulgence.
Ye Feng would be a fool to inherit such trash—what difference would it make from cutting off his own future?
"Very well, I have no objections. Since Little White voluntarily guards Poseidon Island, if you can persuade it to follow you, I won't stand in your way," Bo Saixi said, then abruptly shifted her tone.
"However, Little White has guarded my Poseidon Island for so many years and has contributed greatly. You may only persuade it—no force is permitted. Otherwise, even if you are someone the Sea God values, I will personally intervene and expel you!"
As she spoke these final words, a faint surge of aura emanated from her, clearly laced with threat.
If Ye Feng dared to resort to coercion, she would absolutely step in to stop him!
"Of course," Ye Feng replied with a faint smile before shifting his gaze beneath the ice.
The Demon Soul White Shark King was eavesdropping below.
After all, Ye Feng and Bo Saixi had not deliberately shielded their voices, so the Great White Demon Shark had heard every word of their exchange.
By now, the ice beneath Ye Feng's feet had long melted. He lowered his head, his gaze piercing straight through to the Demon Soul White Shark King lurking beneath the sea.
"Y-you… bad human, what do you want…?"
The Demon Soul White Shark King shuddered violently upon meeting Ye Feng's gaze.
She wasn't a fool—if even Bo Saixi had to treat this human with such courtesy, his strength was undoubtedly terrifying. She stood no chance against him.
Instead of speaking aloud, Ye Feng used Mental Transmission to coax her:
"You heard everything earlier, didn't you? How about joining the faction I've built? I already have several Great Beasts over 500,000 years old overseeing things, Shapeshifting Soul Beasts to keep you company, and even an Auspicious Beast guarding the place. Even if you're a Sea Soul Beast, you'd gain tremendous benefits."
"Hmm... You bad person, I won't do it! The Sea God has been kind to me, and I'll never abandon him!" The Demon Soul White Shark King shook its head repeatedly. It wanted to speak, but Ye Feng's Mental Strength was too overwhelming, forcing it to resort to Mental Transmission instead.
Poseidon Island's guardian, witnessing this scene, remained completely unruffled.
The Demon Soul White Shark King had protected Poseidon Island for thousands of years and had never let her down. There was no way it would leave.
She simply didn't believe Ye Feng had any means to trick the Demon Soul White Shark King into leaving.
...
"Oh, the Sea God? All he did was provide you with shelter, making you and your kind work for Poseidon Island without proper compensation," Ye Feng chuckled lightly.
"That's not true! Don't you dare slander the Sea God!" The Demon Soul White Shark King immediately grew agitated upon hearing this, speaking in an angry huff.
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