In front of Ainlil appeared a pool, a pool like a sea within a sea. The most unusual thing was that the internal pool, which was supposed to be flat, was flowing with large waves like the ocean, without any wind.
The dense forest surrounded the pool, which seemed to be about five hundred meters in diameter. In the center of the pool was a triangular platform, with a peculiar obelisk rising above it. The obelisk was conical in shape, with strange engravings at its peak, and the entire column was covered in countless runes that resembled letters. Strange, non-material energies emanated from the obelisk.
Using his Sharingan, Ainlil could see a figure sitting beneath the obelisk, eyes closed, with his back to the column, as if in meditation. The figure wore black clothes.
Ainlil took a moment to contemplate the scene that had taken him a week to reach. His journey to the Sea Good Island was fraught with challenges. His ship was not as high quality as Tang San's, and despite using a Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, he had to navigate through fierce storms at sea.
However, things did not get easier when he reached the island. While searching for the mysterious place, he had to use hypnosis on a local he encountered. Ainlil was not inherently harsh, but he had no other choice. The man was a native of the island, and when he realized Ainlil was not from the island, he tried to attack him. Enlil had no choice but to subdue him and ensure he received the correct directions.
Anyway, I began my request by using spiritual energy to say: "I want to undergo the trials of the Majestic Sea God."
There was no immediate response, and when I was about to speak again, I heard a reply.
"Do the Earth Spirit Masters wish to take on the trials of the Majestic Sea God? You will only be deemed worthy by passing through the sea within the sea to stand before the Sacred Seahorse Column."
As he spoke, a faint blue light illuminated behind the Sacred Seahorse. Immediately, the Sacred Seahorse Column lit up with a celestial blue glow traveling from the bottom to the top of the column, with a wave of blue surging from the top of the Sacred Seahorse Column, like a blue screen extended horizontally above the sea within the sea. Since the Sacred Seahorse Column was ten meters tall, this blue screen above the sea within the sea was also ten meters high. There was no need to ask; this height was the limit on flight and spatial abilities.
I looked at the request and considered using Susanoo to directly divide the sea. However, after recalling the consumption of my eyes, I decided against it and used the Sharingan instead.
**Pov Sacred Seahorse:**
It had been a long time since anyone had come to the island to undergo the Sea God's trials. I looked at his clothes, which were different from those of the islanders, and his gaze lacked the reverence of the locals.
As the Sacred Seahorse Column observed this mysterious visitor, it sensed a change in the surrounding energy. Ainlil summoned his battle spirit, and what happened next was astonishing enough to shake the column's certainty. Battle spirit rings manifested before him: first a yellow ring, then purple, followed by a deadly black one, then red, and a strange gray ring, and finally a sixth red ring.
The Sacred Seahorse Column's astonishment grew with each moment. As Ainlil's battle spirit manifested, a red eye appeared, seemingly alive, as if it were a spirit in its own right, capable of exploring and probing worlds. It had never before seen a battle spirit take such a form. Despite this, the column remained skeptical about the spirit being related to the sea.
Enlil then drew a sword from his storage ring, a sword glowing with strange energy. His first swing was directed at the sea as if challenging the waves themselves. The Sacred Seahorse Column smiled inwardly; the water always returned to its state no matter what. But this time was different. The mysterious ring illuminated with an unprecedented glow, and soon the waves seemed to freeze, as if time itself was suspended by Ainlil's command.
It was an unfamiliar scene. The Sacred Seahorse Column saw Ainlil walking calmly between two giant waves, while the sea creatures that had lurked around were frozen in place, unable to move. It was not as it initially appeared; the water did not stop entirely but moved at an extremely slow pace, as if time itself was bending to Ainlil's will.
Seeing his success, I took a deep breath and thought, "Perhaps this boy can indeed succeed in becoming the Sea God's successor." But this hope quickly dissipated as I remembered that his battle spirit was not related to the sea. I was left with doubts again, feeling pity. If he had a sea-related battle spirit, I would have been sure of his success, especially after seeing the age of his bones, which were still young, and his battle spirit's power reaching level 70, indicating he could absorb a seventh spirit ring, a notable achievement in itself.
But what truly puzzled me was the peculiar battle spirit he possessed, capable of manipulating time. This was the first time I had seen someone use such a legendary power. Still, who knows? Perhaps the Sea God might grant an exception for such unique talent.
**Pov: Ainlil**
The trial was successful and did not take much time. I concentrated the spiritual energy in the sword and used my eye technique to slow the water flow.
Clap clap clap
Suddenly, I heard applause. I looked to see a person staring at me with a smile. I recognized him as one of the seven columns who had tested Tang San and his team in the novel.
However, it was strange to see him smiling. I remember he was calm and indifferent when Tang San came to the island, and his stance didn't change even when Ning Rongrong received the red news. And for me, the evaluation had not yet begun. Could it be that his attitude changed after seeing the battle spirit ring formation?
"This is impressive. This is the first time I've seen such a battle spirit ring formation. I can't even imagine your future. You might even reach the Douluo level," he said with a smile.
"Thank you, sir. You flatter me. I am still young," I replied calmly and modestly.
"You speak the truth, but are you sure you want to take the trial? There is a risk of death. You possess an Earth Spirit, so the test will be much harder," he said seriously.
"Sir, I insist on taking the trial. What is the use of talent without hard work?" I said.
"Indeed, talent without effort is worthless. You are right," he said with admiration after considering my words.
Follow me and do not regret it," he said after turning his face