Chapter 241: Life-Saving Grace
Just two months after Yang Xiong and his group arrived at Sea God Island, everyone's strength had advanced by leaps and bounds.
Even Yang Xiong couldn't help but marvel at the talent of Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, and Huo Wu. While the Immortal Herbs could enhance their aptitude, they couldn't improve their innate temperament and comprehension.
Feng Xiaotian, as expected of a genius with Innate Full Soul Power, not only had extremely strong adaptability but also quickly mastered the method of cultivating within the Sea God's Light, even surpassing everyone else.
Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er were not to be outdone. The two girls seemed to be competing, constantly changing their cultivation steps and adapting to higher levels at an extremely fast pace.
Huo Wu's Body Martial Soul was within Yang Xiong's expectations, but Shui Bing'er displayed terrifying talent, especially her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, which seemed perfectly suited for Sea God Island. Under the illumination of the Sea God's Light, the Ice Phoenix even seemed to grow to some extent.
And every time Yang Xiong fought against Shui Bing'er, he felt that her Ice attribute seemed to be gradually strengthening, thereby enhancing her physical fitness to a certain extent.
Indeed, after two months, Shui Bing'er had advanced one level in soul power, reaching level sixty. She was also the first among everyone present to reach a bottleneck; even Tang San and his group hadn't reached a bottleneck yet.
On the very day Shui Bing'er broke through to level sixty, a figure descended from the sky.
This person wore a red robe and held a scepter in their hand. Not only were they incredibly beautiful with a perfect figure, but their entire body was flawless, as if they were a deity.
The Purple-Robed Deacons present immediately bowed: "Greetings, Great Enshrinement."
Yang Xiong and the others also quickly bowed: "Greetings, Sea God Douluo."
The person who arrived was none other than Bo Saixi, one of the three Limit Douluo in the world, and even the strongest among them.
Bo Saixi nodded faintly: "No need for formalities. I am Bo Saixi, known as the Sea God Douluo."
Bo Saixi glanced at everyone present: "You are all very good. Although you are land Soul Masters, your aptitude is excellent. Four of you have even obtained Red Level Trials, making you my successors and the hope of Sea God Island. I hope you cultivate diligently and quickly meet the expectations of Sea God."
Facing Bo Saixi, even the extremely arrogant Dai Mubai and Feng Xiaotian appeared incredibly respectful at this moment. In this world, strength is paramount, and Bo Saixi was the strongest on the Douluo Continent.
Bo Saixi's face seemed expressionless, as if she were a deity who could not be defiled.
"I have come this time for this young lady. According to the rules of Sea God Island, when all Black Level Trial takers encounter their first bottleneck, Sea God will bestow a God-Bestowed Soul Ring."
Everyone exchanged glances, not knowing what a God-Bestowed Soul Ring was, having never even heard of it.
Bo Saixi continued to explain: "A God-Bestowed Soul Ring does not require hunting soul beasts. It will grant you the most needed soul skill and a soul ring of the highest level you can withstand. Each of you will have a chance in the future. I hope you use your greatest willpower to endure the baptism of the God-Bestowed Soul Ring; it may bring you unimaginable benefits."
As Bo Saixi's words fell, a small golden ball appeared in her hand. The entire ball looked very radiant, and the inside seemed to be surging with waves.
Under Bo Saixi's guidance, the God-Bestowed Soul Ring quickly flew to Shui Bing'er's side. With a flick of Bo Saixi's finger, the God-Bestowed Soul Ring directly split open, and a rich golden aura enveloped Shui Bing'er's body.
Although Shui Bing'er was a little bewildered, she quickly sat down cross-legged at this moment, simultaneously summoning her Martial Soul and soul rings.
Golden light enveloped Shui Bing'er, and countless golden auras rapidly surged into her body. Shui Bing'er's face seemed to become extremely pained, even as if she were on the verge of collapse.
But at this moment, Shui Bing'er displayed resilience far beyond ordinary people. The massive Ice Phoenix let out a cry, showing its indomitable spirit and tenacity.
After several hours, the golden light on Shui Bing'er gradually disappeared, replaced by a black soul ring. The Ice Phoenix let out another cry, and Shui Bing'er's entire body was covered in frost, even the surrounding tens of meters seemed to be frozen.
When Shui Bing'er opened her eyes again, her face was filled with joy. Clearly, this God-Bestowed Soul Ring had greatly enhanced her, and it was even very beneficial to her Martial Soul.
Shui Bing'er quickly bowed to Bo Saixi: "Thank you, Senior, for your help."
Bo Saixi nodded slightly: "As a Red Level Seven Trials taker, your trial difficulty is harder than others, so I hope you don't forget your original intention and reach a higher realm of Soul Master as soon as possible."
After speaking, Bo Saixi directly left the area, walking step by step towards the Sea God Hall.
Several girls quickly gathered around Shui Bing'er, seemingly carefully sensing her changes, and all of them were very envious.
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The second to break through the bottleneck was Huo Wu. Just one month after Shui Bing'er's breakthrough, Huo Wu also reached level sixty.
Under the Sea God's Light, her Body Martial Soul displayed extremely strong resilience, and Huo Wu herself appeared incredibly diligent, her Body Martial Soul also showing remarkable toughness.
After Huo Wu also absorbed a God-Bestowed Soul Ring, her soul power was basically on par with Shui Bing'er's.
The two young girls seemed to be in a race against each other. Not only was their cultivation speed similar, but every time Shui Bing'er broke through a level, Huo Wu would break through within a month at most.
Even Yang Xiong found it a bit strange. Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix seemed even stronger than he had imagined, especially its sensitivity to the Sea God's Light, which was stronger than anyone else's.
Time flew by, and soon a full eight months had passed.
This meant that Yang Xiong and his group had been on Sea God Island for a full eleven months.
During these eleven months, Yang Xiong's soul power had increased by a full five levels, reaching the bottleneck of level eighty.
However, when facing Bo Saixi, Yang Xiong directly asked her, "Senior, can I not absorb the God-Bestowed Soul Ring for now? I want to absorb it when my physical fitness becomes stronger."
Bo Saixi's expression changed slightly. She was well aware of Yang Xiong's formidable physical fitness. This Eighth Soul Ring could definitely reach the hundred-thousand-year level, and according to what Yang Xiong said, he probably also knew the content of the next few trials on Sea God Island.
Finally, Bo Saixi nodded, "Yes, the Sea God has decreed that your God-Bestowed Soul Ring can be absorbed at any time and is not subject to time restrictions."
However, when Bo Saixi left, she seemed to show a hint of deep meaning in her eyes as she looked at Yang Xiong.
Among Tang San and his group, after a full year of cultivation under the Sea God's Light, everyone had made significant progress.
In terms of soul power level alone, each person had increased their soul power by about six levels on average.
Among them, Tang San had risen from level sixty-three to level sixty-nine, a full six levels of soul power increase, but he still hadn't hit a bottleneck.
Xiao Wu had also increased her soul power by six levels, reaching level sixty-eight.
Dai Mubai, Yu Tianheng, and Dugu Yan had reached their bottlenecks, all reaching level sixty soul power during this period.
Among them, after absorbing the God-Bestowed Soul Ring, Dai Mubai's soul power reached level sixty-four, Yu Tianheng reached level sixty-three, and Dugu Yan reached level sixty-one.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, she hadn't reached a bottleneck, and her soul power level had increased to level fifty-nine.
But for them, the biggest problem wasn't the increase in soul power and the God-Bestowed Soul Ring, but the trials.
Even though their soul power had increased significantly in this year, and their physical fitness had also greatly improved, the trials were still very difficult for them, especially for Zhu Zhuqing, a Soul King. With her own strength, she simply couldn't pass the Sea God's Light trial.
Fortunately, Oscar and Ning Rongrong also came to Sea God Island, and with their assistance, it was possible to complete the trials.
Tang San and Xiao Wu passed the trials based on their own strength. Both of them not only had outstanding physical fitness but also excellent comprehension. They barely managed to pass the first trial of the Sea God by giving their all.
The other four all had Black Level Four Trials, requiring them to pass ninety-eight steps, which was basically impossible to complete with their own strength.
But with the assistance of Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and each of them carrying Oscar's Super Recovery Big Sausage and Excited Pink Sausage, Dai Mubai, Yu Tianheng, and Dugu Yan were able to pass the trials.
As for Zhu Zhuqing, she was the most troublesome among everyone. For this, in addition to the Super Recovery Big Sausage and Excited Pink Sausage, Oscar specially used his Fifth Soul Skill to make a Beyond the Limit Emerald Green Sausage. Coupled with Ning Rongrong's full assistance, this allowed Zhu Zhuqing to pass the trial.
After receiving help from Oscar and Ning Rongrong, the four of them were extremely grateful to the two, especially the young ladies, who seemed to have a closer relationship with Ning Rongrong.
Even Dai Mubai, who had always been a bit at odds with Ning Rongrong, sincerely expressed his gratitude.
If it weren't for Ning Rongrong and Oscar, these four would probably have lost their lives directly. There was naturally no way to repay the life-saving grace.
Yang Xiong also met Ma Hongjun several times during this year. Ma Hongjun only obtained the Purple Level Three Trials, which were relatively much simpler.
Ma Hongjun spent most of his time living in Seahorse City and was now a deacon under Seahorse Douluo.
Sea God Island didn't seem to reject fire-attribute Soul Masters. With the help of Seahorse Douluo and others, they even helped Ma Hongjun obtain a fire-attribute Soul Ring from a volcano on the sea.
Especially Ma Hongjun's Evil Fire, which was somewhat suppressed on Sea God Island, causing him to lose a lot of weight.
Dai Mubai also thanked Yang Xiong individually. If Yang Xiong hadn't brought Oscar and Ning Rongrong, they would have lost their lives.
Dai Mubai even joked that if one day in the future he had traveled enough outside and didn't want to return to the cold Star Luo Empire, he might seek refuge with Yang Xiong and join the Body Sect. At that time, he would reserve an Elder position for him and Zhu Zhuqing.
Yang Xiong:
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