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The ice ship moved steadily along the wide waterway under the respectful escort of the group of Demon Soul Great White Sharks.
The outline of the island shrouded in golden light in the distance became clearer and clearer, and the sacred energy in the air became more and more intense. It seemed that every breath could cleanse the soul and make people feel relaxed and happy.
About half an hour later, the ice ship slowly approached the coastline of Sea God Island.
The beaches here are white and fine, and the vegetation on the island is lush and green, full of vitality. It is completely different from the dangers of the outside sea, and it seems like a peaceful and pure land isolated from the world.
The ice boat docked, and Xuan Ming and his party set foot on this legendary holy land.
Xiaobai's huge body swam in the shallow water for a while, and then a soft white light appeared all over its body.
Under everyone's gaze, its body rapidly shrank and transformed, eventually transforming into a woman as tall as Xuan Ming, with long gray-blue hair draped down her back and gray-blue eyes. Her fair skin was tinged with a faint gray-blue glow.
"Welcome to Sea God Island." Xiaobai's voice was clear and melodious, carrying the hearty sound of the sea breeze. "I am Xiaobai, leader of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan, and the sacred beast that protects Sea God Island."
Her gaze was primarily fixed on Xuan Ming, a hint of curiosity and inquiry still lingering in her eyes, but her attitude was already very friendly: "To possess the Heart of the Sea God is to have received the approval of the Lord Sea God. I wonder what has brought you all here from such a distance?"
"Sea God's assessment." Xuan Ming said.
"Sea God's Assessment?" Xiaobai raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at everyone again. Especially when he felt the unfathomable aura from Gu Yuena, which even made her feel a hint of blood pressure, a hint of understanding flashed in his eyes.
"Everyone, please follow me."
Without asking any more questions, she turned around, stepped barefoot on the soft white sand, and led the way with light steps.
Xuan Ming and his group followed her and stepped into the interior of Sea God Island.
The air on the island is incredibly fresh, containing rich life energy and a gentle sacred breath. Every breath makes people feel invigorated and the flow of soul power becomes smoother.
Along the way, you can see some simple stone buildings and statues with a simple and solemn style, revealing a long history and faith everywhere.
On the way, Xiaobai seemed to be chatting with them casually, introducing some of the customs and taboos of Sea God Island, but in fact he was also quietly inquiring about their origins and purpose.
"Judging from your attire and aura, you don't seem to be from Hanhai City?" Xiaobai asked with his head tilted, his eyes mainly on Xuan Ming and Gu Yuena.
"We are from the mainland." Gu Yuena responded calmly without revealing any further details.
"The mainland?" Xiaobai's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he suddenly realized, "No wonder... the situation on the mainland seems quite turbulent right now. I heard that the Spirit Hall has already established a country and is in constant conflict with the two empires."
She seemed to have heard about the situation on the mainland, but she didn't delve into it. She just sighed, "Sea God Island is far away from the world's conflicts. It's a peaceful place. You can come here and get some peace and quiet."
During the conversation, everyone passed through a dense coconut grove and the view suddenly opened up.
A strange scene appeared in front of us. It was a vast inland sea surrounded by circular mountain walls. The sea water was a dreamy blue and calm, as if a huge sapphire was inlaid in the center of the island.
This is the famous "Sea within the Sea" of Sea God Island.
In the center of the sea, there is a square platform, in the center of which is a statue of a girl made entirely of white jade. She kneels on the holy pillar and pays homage in the direction of the Temple of Sea God.
Beside the holy pillar, there sat a figure.
She had long, turquoise hair that curled like seaweed, her skin was a healthy tan, and she was wearing a black dress that highlighted her vibrant curves. Her large, clear, sky-blue eyes slapped the water's surface, and her tail slapped the surface.
She seemed to be resting with her eyes closed. Sensing the arrival of everyone, she slowly opened her eyes, swept her gaze over Xiaobai, and finally fell on Xuan Ming and others, especially lingering on Xuan Ming for a moment.
"Xiaobai, are there any guests?" Her voice was ethereal and pleasant, making people subconsciously feel close to her.
Xiaobai nodded to her and introduced her, "This is the Sea Girl Douluo, responsible for guarding the Sea Girl Holy Pillar."
Then she turned to the Sea Girl Douluo and said, "Sea Girl, these are guests who have come from afar. They want to be tested by the Sea God."
A hint of surprise flashed across Sea Girl Douluo's eyes, which were as clear as sapphires.
She knew Xiaobai. This sacred guardian beast of the island had always been wary of outsiders, even harsh. But at this moment, he called these people "guests" and his attitude was so peaceful, which in itself was extremely unusual.
What concerned her even more was that when her gaze fell on Xuan Ming, she could vaguely feel an extremely weak, yet extremely deep and vast resonance, as if it came from the same source as the ocean and the power of Lord Sea God, but with an indescribable coldness and deathly silence.
Sea Girl Douluo's large, azure eyes curiously surveyed the crowd on shore. Her tail gently lapped the azure water, creating ripples. A playful smile played on her lips, and her ethereal voice echoed, "To accept the Sea God's assessment, you must first prove your worthiness to step onto the Sacred Pillar. The rules are simple: cross this sea within the sea and reach the Sacred Pillar behind me, and you'll receive preliminary approval."
She pointed to the sea surrounding the Holy Pillar.
"I will control the strength of the waves. Don't worry, they won't hurt you."
The first one to try was Ning Rongrong. She released the Nine Treasures Glazed Tower, and the light amplification fell on herself, making her body movements become extremely agile.
The Sea Girl Douluo waved her slender hand lightly, and the sea in the sea suddenly raised waves several meters high. But Ning Rongrong was like a butterfly flying through flowers, tapping her toes lightly on the crest of the waves, and with the help of the thrust of the waves, she landed gracefully on the Holy Pillar Platform after a few rises and falls.
Next came Zhu Zhuqing. Her figure almost turned into an elusive shadow, and her speed was so fast that before the waves were fully formed, she appeared on the other side like a ghost.
Ye Lingling, Dugu Yan, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu and others also showed their magical powers.
They have now all reached the Soul King level of cultivation. Under the guidance of Gu Yuena and the tempering of the Yin-Yang Eyes of Ice and Fire, they have a solid foundation and condensed soul power. Facing the waves controlled by the Sea Girl Douluo, although their response methods are different, they all crossed the Sea within the Sea relatively easily.
It was even easier for Xiao Wu and A Rou. Their strong flexibility and explosive power allowed them to jump directly over most areas.
Hu Liena, relying on the agility and mental interference of the Nine-tailed Sky Fox spirit, skillfully crossed the waves.
Gu Yuena didn't even move her feet, but a faint nine-colored halo appeared around her, and the waves rushing towards her naturally opened up a path. She walked across as if strolling in the garden, which made Sea Girl Douluo's eyes sparkle with surprise.
In the end, Xuan Ming was the only one left standing on the shore.
Sea Girl Douluo's gaze was completely focused on him. She smiled slightly, her long blue hair moving without wind. "It's your turn now. Be careful, this time it won't be as easy as before."
As she spoke, a light flashed in her hand, and a strange flute appeared in her hand.
The body of the flute seemed to be carved from some deep sea blue crystal, inlaid with tiny gems, emitting soft spiritual fluctuations.
Sea Demon Flute! The spirit of the Sea Girl Douluo!
She put the sea magic flute to her lips, and a flute sound that was ethereal, distant, yet with invisible bewitching power slowly rang out.
Woo——~
The sound of the flute is pleasant to the ears, not harsh, but seems to penetrate the soul directly.
As the sound of the flute rippled, the entire sea seemed to be injected with life and became violent!
It was no longer a simple wave, but a huge whirlpool and waterspout. The water was mixed with powerful spiritual shocks, trying to disturb the mind, make people lose their way, and sink to the bottom of the sea!
Facing this overwhelming attack, Xuan Ming remained calm. He didn't even release any spirit rings, but simply took a step forward.
Buzz!
The icy, white-white Death God Domain suddenly unfolded! The aura of ultimate slaughter and deathly silence spread like a substance. The ethereal flute sound seemed to be cut by an invisible blade, and the mental shock melted the ice and snow the moment it came into contact with the domain! The violent vortex and waterspout suddenly stagnated at the edge of the Death God Domain, as if their vitality had been frozen!
Immediately afterwards, the colorless field was superimposed silently!
In an instant, the colors, sounds, and even soul fluctuations of a small area of sea centered on Xuan Ming were instantly deprived!
After entering the colorless area, the huge vortex and waterspout quickly disintegrated and subsided as if they had lost their energy support!
Under the protection of this dual realm, Xuan Ming walked calmly, as if walking on a calm lake.
He neither leaped nor ran fast, but just walked steadily on the water step by step.
Wherever it passed, the raging waves became invisible, and the mental interference of the flute sound could not penetrate at all.
He didn't walk fast, but the sense of absolute control that ignored all obstacles gave Sea Girl Douluo a huge shock!
In just a few breaths, Xuan Ming had stepped onto the Holy Pillar Platform and stood in front of Sea Girl Douluo.
Sea Girl Douluo put down the Sea Magic Flute from her lips, her big sky-blue eyes widened, her mouth slightly opened, and her face was full of disbelief.
She could clearly sense that Xuan Ming's soul power level was indeed only level 70, and he had not yet obtained the seventh soul ring.
However, the purity of his soul power and the magnificent concentration of his mental strength are definitely comparable to those of an ordinary Titled Douluo!
Especially the two completely different but perfect coexisting attributes of ice and fire in his body made her feel shocked.
What made her feel the most incredible was the extremely brutal and cruel domain of the God of Killing!
She had never felt such a pure and terrifying aura of killing, as if it was a sea of corpses and blood!
The moment this field unfolded, she even felt a chill in her heart. It was an instinctive reaction to facing a deadly threat!
However, Xuan Ming, who displayed such a terrifying domain, was as calm as a bottomless ancient well in his heart. There was no madness and restlessness brought by killing, only a heart-pounding indifference and coldness.
Such a contradictory combination really made her feel extremely curious and puzzled.