"Go back."
With Chen Shengge's permission, Xiong Jun made a quick exit.
He didn't want to stay even a moment longer in the thatched hut, fearing for his life if he delayed even slightly.
Watching Xiong Jun scurry away, Chen Shengge shook her head helplessly. "Why is everyone so scared of death that they act like such cowards?"
"I don't even look fierce or terrifying, I'm so gentle and refined—yet they're this afraid?"
…
Sea God Island, on the steps.
Chen Qingling spread her light wings and plunged forward like a soaring eagle, completely unafraid of step after step.
In just two and a half hours, Qingling successfully completed the First Trial, passing through the Sea God's Light.
The Seahorse Douluo gaped, staring at Chen Qingling as if caught in a whirlwind of confusion.
Th-this…
How is this possible?!
This was His Majesty the Sea God's First Trial!
Although the first trial of passing through the Sea God's Light wasn't the hardest compared to the later eight trials, it wasn't something one could handle so casually!
And she did it in less than half a day!
This was simply astonishing!
Moreover, she broke the Sea God Island record, becoming the fastest person ever to pass through the Sea God's Light!
The Seahorse Douluo swallowed hard. No wonder she was capable of receiving a divine trial from the Sea God. She was beyond ordinary mortals.
At that moment, Poseidon appeared behind the Seahorse Douluo, seemingly from nowhere.
"Greetings, High Priest."
Poseidon looked at Chen Qingling, who had completed the first trial, and nodded with satisfaction.
"Throughout history, only Chen Qingling has ever passed through the Sea God's Light this quickly. She is the most promising candidate to inherit the Sea God's position."
"High Priest, I'm afraid her heart is not set on the Sea God's position," the Seahorse Douluo sighed. Any discerning person could see it.
Poseidon's expression was indifferent. "No matter what, she will always be a distinguished guest of Sea God Island."
"Everyone has their own ambitions. We must respect each person's choice."
"Perhaps this is just a passing thought. She might still change her mind in the future."
The Seahorse Douluo respectfully replied, "Indeed, High Priest, your words are wise."
On the steps, the Sea God mark on Chen Qingling's forehead flickered faintly.
"The First Trial—Passing through the Sea God's Light—is complete."
Meanwhile, Zhu Zhuqing, sweating profusely, climbed the steps painstakingly, far less effortless than Qingling.
Without comparison, there is no difference.
The next moment, Poseidon appeared beside Chen Qingling, smiling warmly.
"Congratulations on passing the First Trial. This is only the beginning; even harder trials await you."
"All right, here is your reward for passing the First Trial."
Poseidon waved her hand, and a circle of light surrounded Qingling.
Upon sensing it, Qingling immediately realized what it was.
"A God-given Soul Ring? High Priest, is this your power or the Sea God's power?"
Poseidon replied calmly, "Of course, it is the Sea God's power. This is a divine miracle."
"Whenever a Black-level trial participant appears, the Sea God grants the opportunity for a God-given Soul Ring."
"Who else but a divine miracle could bestow a Soul Ring? I am human, not a god."
Chen Qingling's eyes flickered with a glimmer. "I see…"
"However, since you have not yet reached level sixty and cannot receive a sixth Soul Ring, this God-given Soul Ring will be given to you when you reach level sixty."
"No, High Priest, may I exchange this reward for something else?"
Poseidon raised an eyebrow. "Exchange the reward? This…"
No one had ever refused a God-given Soul Ring!
Everyone would do anything to obtain one!
Considering Chen Qingling's special status, Poseidon relented.
"This… I'm not sure. Historically, God-given Soul Rings have always been granted; no one has ever exchanged them."
"Granted!"
The Sea God's voice rang in Poseidon's mind. Even someone experienced like her was slightly stunned.
The mighty Sea God would actually compromise because of Qingling's words? Change the reward?
If she hadn't seen it herself, Poseidon would never have believed it.
"Very well. The Sea God consents."
"What reward do you wish for?"
"Increase in soul power level, please. That shouldn't be difficult, right? Even my father can do it."
Poseidon: ???
Huh? Soul power level?
Qingling's father could do that?
Wasn't that… too extreme?
This wasn't a small matter; it was raising soul power level!
In fact, Chen Shengge could indeed do it, but for greater benefits, he hadn't directly increased his daughter's soul power.
Increasing soul power is good—but could it replace a soul bone fragrance?
Clearly not!
"Senior? Senior? Senior!"
Three calls awoke the stunned Poseidon, who inhaled deeply. "Very well."
With that, Poseidon exchanged the God-given Soul Ring for pure soul power, directly increasing Qingling's soul power level by three tiers!
She was now only two levels away from level sixty!
Passing one more trial would get her there.
No wonder her father had come to Sea God Island himself—he was aiming for the rewards of the Nine Trials of the Sea God!Freeloading mercilessly! Using the Sea God as a tool!
[Ding! Target Chen Qingling's soul power increased by three tiers!]
[Ding! Triggered tenfold feedback, acquiring level thirty soul power!]
[Checking: no sixth Soul Ring. Excess soul power will be compressed into the body, increasing soul power capacity!]
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