Sea God Mountain, Sea God Temple!
Dugu Yan opened her eyes and stood up gracefully, stretching her body and casually showcasing her beautiful curves. Her skin now radiated a luminous, jade-like glow, and her entire body exuded a sacred aura. Her meridians, bones, and muscles had all turned a brilliant gold, a sign that her body had transformed into a divine vessel.
During the time her consciousness had taken the form of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, her body had undergone a profound metamorphosis—from a mortal body to a divine one. The pain of this transformation was unimaginable, but Dugu Yan was fortunate. Her consciousness had detached from her body, allowing her to experience life as the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, deepening her understanding of the ocean and enhancing her control over water elements. It was a stroke of immense luck.
"Level 99 soul power achieved. All soul bones collected. The Sea God Trident has been drawn. My eighth trial of the Sea God's Nine Trials must be complete!"
As soon as she spoke, a familiar, majestic voice echoed in her mind.
"Sea God's Nine Trials, Eighth Trial completed. Sea God Affinity increased by 20%. Current Sea God Affinity: 110%."
"Sea God's Nine Trials, Ninth Trial begins. Pass the test of seven emotions and six desires to inherit the Sea God's divine position."
A Sea God Affinity of 110% meant that Dugu Yan's inheritance of the Sea God's position was virtually guaranteed. In the original timeline, Tang San had faced immense difficulty because the Sea God's Heart had been shattered. But now, Dugu Yan had the Sea God's Heart as a conduit, and her Sea God Affinity was an astonishing 110%. The Sea God's divine power would flow through the Sea God's Heart and into Dugu Yan's body, making the process relatively smooth.
The only real challenge would be whether Dugu Yan's will was strong enough to endure until the inheritance was complete.
"Passing the final trial will make me a god…"
Dugu Yan was momentarily lost in thought. In the past, her greatest goal had been to become a Title Douluo like her grandfather. She had never imagined that she would one day have the chance to become a god, nor had she considered whether she could truly achieve it when the time came.
"I will succeed. Otherwise, when he ascends to the divine realm and misses me, I won't be able to accompany him!"
Dugu Yan's resolve grew firmer. She had never forgotten who had helped her overcome the poison that once plagued her body, nor who had guided her on the path to godhood.
With light steps, she descended the platform and walked out of the temple. Facing the gazes of everyone present, she smiled and said, "I've succeeded. By refining the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's whale pearl, I've broken through to level 99 soul power."
Chen Yuan already knew. The moment Dugu Yan completed the eighth trial of the Sea God's Nine Trials, a notification had echoed in his mind. His Top Trial was nine-eighths complete, with only the final trial remaining to claim the reward.
With a smile, he said, "My Top Trial is to accompany you through the Sea God's Nine Trials, Yanyan. It seems you'll be the first among us to become a god. But what I want is for all of us to ascend to godhood. No one should be left behind."
Dugu Yan nodded firmly. Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing also expressed their admiration and sincere blessings.
As for Bo Saixi, who stood among them, she felt a mix of excitement and awe. She was excited because Dugu Yan's initiation of the ninth trial would mark her own liberation. At the same time, she was deeply impressed by the ambition of Chen Yuan and the girls. For all of them to aim for godhood—what a grand and daring vision!
Throughout history, those who became gods were all exceptional talents, appearing perhaps once in a thousand or even ten thousand years. Bo Saixi was naturally astonished, but she no longer dwelled on such thoughts. Now, she only wanted to reflect on the past century of her life and then resolutely offer herself as a sacrifice to initiate the Sea God's inheritance and fulfill her duty.
With a gentle smile, Bo Saixi said, "I will preside over the final trial of the Sea God's Nine Trials. Take some time to rest. Return to the Sea God Temple in three days to begin the trial."
Dugu Yan expressed her heartfelt gratitude. "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. Without your help in converting the faith energy into Sea God's divine power, allowing me to break through from level 96 to level 98 in just two years, I might not have reached level 99 even after refining the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's whale pearl."
After all, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's soul ring and soul bone had been absorbed by Chen Yuan. The whale pearl alone, even with the essence of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King's power, wouldn't have been enough to propel her from level 96 to level 99.
Bo Saixi was at peace with her fate. She had long been ready to die and was willing to help however she could. She smiled and said, "You are the Sea God's chosen successor, the one our Sea God Island has been waiting for. It is my honor to assist you."
After some more conversation, Bo Saixi stood outside the Sea God Temple, watching as Chen Yuan, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing departed.
A look of nostalgia flashed in Bo Saixi's eyes as she reflected on the past century of her life.
"Tang Chen… perhaps he was just an obsession, which is why I couldn't forget him. I was the most talented person on Sea God Island, smoothly rising to become the High Priest. But as a servant of the Sea God, I had no hope of becoming a god myself."
"That's why, when I saw Tang Chen, who had reached level 99 through his own efforts and had the potential to become a god, I couldn't help but fall in love with him."
"Looking back now, he had a family and descendants. How could I have loved Tang Chen? What I truly loved was the hope of becoming a god, the regret of my own inability to ascend."
"But even Tang Chen ultimately failed to become a god. Now, everything is in the past. It's time for me to fulfill my duty. The glory of the Sea God will once again shine upon the ocean."
Bo Saixi was now completely at peace, having seen through her own obsessions and freed herself from regret. She eagerly awaited the next three days.
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During those three days, Chen Yuan took Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing on a carefree tour of Sea God Island. No one mentioned the Sea God's trials.
Whether the trial would be easy or difficult, the more one feared it, the harder it would be to face. Instead, they chose to relax completely and enjoy the three days to the fullest.
Before they knew it, the three days had passed. At the foot of Sea God Mountain, outside the Sea God Temple, everyone gathered. Bo Saixi, Chen Yuan, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the seven Sea God Pillar guardians—Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Spear Douluo, Sea Horse Douluo, Sea Illusion Douluo, Sea Ghost Douluo, Sea Star Douluo, and Sea Maiden Douluo—were all present.
Bo Saixi spoke with calm grace.
"Follow me. Together, we will initiate the Sea God's inheritance. Sea Dragon, in my absence, you must guide everyone and ensure they fulfill their duties."
Sea Dragon Douluo's expression was solemn. He understood the implications of Bo Saixi's words. Though he wanted to protest, he knew it was futile. In the end, he responded loudly, "Yes, I will guide everyone and ensure they fulfill their duties."
(End of Chapter)
Word Count : 1,342
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