Chapter 308: Even the Sea God Needs a Little Boost

The "One-Way Farewell" strike obliterated the head of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, ensuring that it would not survive this encounter.

The Deep Sea Demon Whale King had fallen without even unleashing its full potential. Truly, even a lion must exert its full strength when hunting a rabbit—a classic example indeed.

As the smoke cleared, the corpse of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King was revealed, with a red-gold soul ring coalescing above its remains.

"Finally done. Using all three forms of the Sea God Trident in one go has left me a bit exhausted," Dugu Yan said, her heart already brimming with joy as she gazed at the soul ring before her.

"It wasn't a waste of my Solar Holy Sword, but this whale's defense was truly formidable. Even my full-power Solar Holy Sword couldn't kill it outright—truly terrifying. If it hadn't been careless, it might have escaped."

Through the battle, Qian Renxue had also come to realize just how formidable the Deep Sea Demon Whale King truly was.

"What a pity to waste such a high-quality soul ring, Yanzi. Both you and I already have full soul ring slots. It's such a shame we can't absorb this nearly million-year soul ring."

Qian Renxue stared at the red-gold soul ring, clearly sensing the immense energy it contained. What a pity they couldn't absorb it.

"Indeed, it's a shame. But acquiring a nearly million-year torso bone isn't bad either. Absorbing this soul bone should boost my soul power by another level or two."

As Dugu Yan reflected, the trident mark on her forehead suddenly flashed. At the same time, the red octagonal marks on Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling's foreheads—both seated atop Xiao Bai, the Demon Soul Great White Shark—also flickered.

[Sea God Nine Trials, Eighth Trial: Defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King—Completed! By exploiting the opponent's underestimation and swiftly defeating them with overwhelming force, rewards are doubled. Sea God Affinity increased by 40%. Total Affinity now at 120%.]

[Top-Tier Eight Trials: Assisting the god-trial participant in slaying the Deep Sea Demon Whale King—Completed. Awarded Red-Level authority on Sea God Island and Second Priest status. Soul power increased by three levels; all soul rings' age extended by ten thousand years.]

Both Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling received their trial rewards simultaneously. Since there were no additional rewards for completing the eighth trial alone, their rewards were calculated based on finishing all eight trials. All of their soul rings' age were extended by ten thousand years.

Combined with their previous trial rewards, Zhu Zhuqing's soul ring configuration was now five black and four red, while Ye Lingling's was six black and three red.

In terms of soul power, Zhu Zhuqing had reached Level 98, and Ye Lingling had reached Level 97. The rewards from the top-tier eight trials were truly generous.

As for why they received second priest authority on Sea God Island, it was because Bo Saixi was still around—she remained the First High Priest. Whether Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling would eventually succeed him as High Priests of Sea God Island remained uncertain.

Suddenly, two beams of light—one black, one green—descended from the sky, enveloping Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling.

[Zhu Zhuqing, achieving Super Douluo status before the age of thirty with an exceptionally high affinity for darkness, you are qualified to inherit my divine position. I am the Darkness God. Upon reaching Level 99, you may begin your god trial!]

[Ye Lingling, congratulations on becoming a Healing System Title Douluo before the age of thirty. I am the Healing God, a first-tier deity under the Life God King. Your kindness and talent make you worthy to inherit my divine position. Once you reach Level 99, your god trial will begin.]

Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling both received divine trials. Clearly, there was no need for them to become High Priests of Sea God Island—greater opportunities awaited them elsewhere.

From afar, Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue sensed the changes in Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling. Having experienced divine favor themselves, they were overjoyed to see their sisters receive divine trials.

Suddenly!

The Sea God Trident in Dugu Yan's hand erupted with golden light, and the Sea God Core within it projected the image of the Sea God.

The Sea God bore no physical differences from humans. He wore a long white robe trimmed with gold and a circlet adorned with a water-blue gemstone at its center.

Poseidon's appearance was simple, not particularly handsome, but exuded immense dignity. His calm yet stern gaze shimmered with faint light.

However, this time, he appeared as a projection using the Sea God Core as a conduit.

"Dugu Yan, as my god-trial participant, you have performed exceptionally well in effortlessly slaying this small whale. Therefore, I shall not be stingy.

Using the Light of the Sea God, I will infuse the soul ring energy of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King into your bodies, enhancing the cultivation periods of all your soul rings. The inheritor of the Angel God shall also benefit.

Angel God inheritor Qian Renxue, you are the descendant of an old acquaintance. Naturally, I will ensure you are well taken care of."

Poseidon's voice resonated softly.

"Thank you, Sea God!" Both Dugu Yan and Qian Renxue bowed in gratitude.

Poseidon's projection, empowered by the Sea God Core, divided the soul ring energy of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King into two portions, infusing them into Qian Renxue and Dugu Yan's bodies.

Instantly, the two women felt their soul power surging, and their soul rings began to manifest.

Qian Renxue's soul ring configuration became: two yellow, two purple, two black, and three red.

Dugu Yan's soul ring configuration became: two yellow, one purple, three black, and three red.

Both possessed three hundred-thousand-year soul rings, making them miracles in the world of soul masters.

At this moment, as the soul ring energy of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King surged into their bodies, the configurations of their soul rings underwent dramatic changes.

The first four soul rings rapidly evolved. Hundred-year rings transformed into thousand-year rings in an instant, then quickly advanced to ten-thousand-year rings.

The speed of the transformation was astonishing. Soon, the configurations of their soul rings stabilized. Dugu Yan's final configuration became four black and five red.

Qian Renxue's final configuration became five black and four red.

"Very well. Using the divine power of the Sea God Core, I have increased the cultivation periods of all your soul rings by fifty-five thousand years. Now, even your weakest soul ring is at least fifty-five thousand years strong.

This will significantly reduce the difficulty of your ascension to godhood. My power within the Sea God Core is now depleted, and the core will shatter. How you repair the Sea God Trident is up to you, Dugu Yan."

Poseidon's projection dissipated, and along with it, the Sea God Core within the Sea God Trident shattered. The once radiant golden trident grew dim, as if all its divinity had vanished.

"This..." Just moments ago, Qian Renxue had been basking in joy, but now, with Dugu Yan's divine artifact malfunctioning, her mood dampened considerably.

Dugu Yan looked down at the Sea God Trident in her hand, deep in thought.

"Could it be that the Sea God deliberately shattered the Sea God Core? The Sea God Trident is his lifebound divine artifact. Even though he passed it on to me, I may not be able to unleash its full potential.

Is his intention for me to reforge the Sea God Trident? When he said repairing it depends on me, did he mean he wants me to fix it myself?

If so, does that mean there's something that can replace the shattered Sea God Core?"

Dugu Yan's gaze suddenly fell upon the corpse of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. As a sea soul beast, it naturally possessed whale glue. Could this heavenly material serve as a substitute for the Sea God Trident's core?

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