The next day,
the women continued their trials.
Following the original order, it was finally Xiao Wu's turn.
Her opponent was Sea Star Douluo.
On the dueling platform,
"Young girl, are you my opponent?" Sea Star Douluo, seeing how young Xiao Wu was, couldn't help but underestimate her.
Xiao Wu, with her hands on her hips, giggled, "That's right, it's Sister Xiao Wu."
Sister?
Hearing Xiao Wu's self-address, Sea Star Douluo shook his head with a smile.
Calling herself sister in front of an old guy like him—this young girl really had some nerve.
But he didn't know that if counting by age, Xiao Wu was old enough to be his ancestor.
If her age as a soul beast was included.
But in human form, Xiao Wu indeed seemed like a young girl to Sea Star Douluo.
Still, Sea Star Douluo didn't mind. He smiled and said, "Alright, young girl, you can make the first move."
"Then Sister Xiao Wu won't be polite," Xiao Wu said, beginning her martial soul transformation.
What!
Seeing Xiao Wu's soul rings, Sea Star Douluo was dumbfounded.
Especially seeing her nine soul rings—seven black and two red.
Titled Douluo?
And with such an extraordinary soul ring configuration.
Moreover, her aura surpassed his.
This was a hopeless fight.
It was clear that his opponent's level was higher than his.
How could he even fight?
He hadn't expected such strong participants in the divine trials.
A Titled Douluo, no less.
He was at a loss.
But since it was a divine trial, he had to brace himself and fight, even if he didn't want to.
"Here I come!"
"Third Soul Skill, Teleportation!"
With those words, Xiao Wu's figure vanished.
When she reappeared, she was behind Sea Star Douluo.
He was shocked by her speed.
"First Soul Skill, Waist Bow!"
Bang~
Before Sea Star Douluo could react, he was already flying through the air.
Xiao Wu smiled playfully and followed him up.
"Sixth Soul Skill, Exploding Eight Stage Drop!"
Xiao Wu's figure flickered, each flicker followed by a powerful kick on Sea Star Douluo.
After eight attacks, Sea Star Douluo landed heavily on the ground.
Looking up at Xiao Wu, he promptly closed his eyes and pretended to be unconscious.
The difference in strength was too great.
Continuing would be futile—he would only get beaten up.
Therefore, he played dead.
Xiao Wu, dissatisfied, called out, "Hey, big guy, get up! Sister Xiao Wu isn't done yet!"
But Sea Star Douluo remained motionless.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu's mind received the notification of her trial completion.
"Tch, boring!"
Xiao Wu pouted, feeling disappointed.
The women were taken aback.
That was it?
So quickly and effortlessly?
Especially Ning Rongrong, who was stunned by the scene.
She hadn't even had a chance to assist, and the battle was over—with a victory.
What about her trial?
Would it count?
Otherwise, should Xiao Wu fight again?
But soon, Ning Rongrong's mind received a notification confirming her trial completion too.
Satisfied, Ning Rongrong exclaimed, "Xiao Wu, you're amazing, winning so easily."
Xiao Wu pouted, "What? That guy was pretending. I wasn't done yet, what a letdown."
The women laughed.
Xiao Wu was too powerful.
Su Bai also chuckled, "Alright Xiao Wu, since the trial is over, that's enough."
"Giggle, I'll listen to Brother Bai."
Hearing Su Bai, Xiao Wu turned obedient.
She jumped onto Su Bai, wrapping her long legs around him.
Su Bai's hands roamed over Xiao Wu's firm, round behind.
It felt incredibly pleasant.
Especially with Xiao Wu squirming in his arms, he started to feel something.
Next up was Su Rensue.
Her opponent was Sea Lance Douluo.
With Ning Rongrong's assistance, Su Rensue easily completed the trial too.
Almost as quickly as Xiao Wu.
Su Bai wasn't wrong. Both of them were Titled Douluos with immense strength, so it was expected for them to win swiftly.
Finally, it was Zhu Zhuqing's turn.
Her opponent was Sea Witch Douluo.
At the Sea Witch Sacred Pillar,
"Have they arrived?"
An ethereal voice echoed.
The women looked towards the sacred pillar.
Surrounded by seawater, the sacred pillar stood on a stone platform.
The voice came from a mermaid by the sacred pillar.
She was Sea Witch Douluo, the Sea Enchantress.
Upon seeing Su Bai and the others,
she transformed into her human form.
Suddenly, a beautiful woman with sky-blue eyes, dressed in a black top and skirt, appeared before them.
Her voice was as melodious as silver bells, making it impossible to harbor any ill will.
She always wore a faint smile, pure and charming, exuding an almost unreal beauty.
Su Bai was deeply captivated.
What a beautiful woman.
And a mermaid at that.
Su Bai's heart was moved.
Sea God Island indeed had unique beings—mermaids, Poseidon, and now such a stunning woman.
This trip was well worth it!
Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward.
Sea Witch Douluo smiled, "Are you the one challenging me?"
Her ethereal voice made even Zhu Zhuqing feel no hostility.
Ning Rongrong stood beside Zhu Zhuqing, giving her a knowing look.
Zhu Zhuqing nodded slightly.
"Are you planning a quick fight?"
That ethereal voice rang in Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong's ears.
The two were astonished.
Sea Witch Douluo smiled, "Are you wondering how I knew?"
Their shock confirmed her words.
Mind-reading?
Su Bai was intrigued.
This would make Zhu Zhuqing's fight challenging.
If her thoughts were exposed, Sea Witch Douluo could predict her every move.
This fight would be difficult.
The battle began!
Sea Witch Douluo played a tune.
Zhu Zhuqing stood still.
Ning Rongrong, anxious, asked, "What's wrong with Zhuqing? Why isn't she moving?"
Their trial depended on Zhu Zhuqing's success. If she failed, so would Ning Rongrong.
Everyone else had succeeded on the first try; she didn't want to be the odd one out.
"Zhuqing is trapped in an illusion," Su Bai explained.
Sea Witch Douluo's melody had hypnotic effects.
Looking at Zhu Zhuqing's state, it was clear she was in an illusion.
"What should we do?" Ning Rongrong was frantic.
She didn't have any soul skills to counter illusions; it was up to Zhu Zhuqing.
"Don't worry, Zhuqing isn't that weak," Su Bai reassured her.
Ning Rongrong could only hope, praying, "Zhuqing, please don't lose!"
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