Chapter 611: Chapter 611: Instantly Passing the Ring Sea
At Su Ming's request, Xiao Wu chose to stay back to train under the pressure of the Sea God's Light. However, everyone was eager to witness how Su Ming would tackle the second trial.
The second trial's requirement was to pass through the Ring Sea in 30 seconds, with a six-month time limit, and without using any soul ring skills. Those familiar with Su Ming already knew how he would achieve it.
But Sea Horse Douluo, unaware of Su Ming's unique abilities, was exasperated. "Su Ming, be honest. Did you offend the Goddess of Life? Even if you're strong, passing through the Ring Sea in 30 seconds is impossible!"
Sea Ghost Douluo chimed in, "The Ring Sea is full of Demon Soul Great White Sharks, and Xiao Bai is a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. The trial forbids us from harming a single sea soul beast—something even we can't achieve."
Just then, Xiao Bai and Bo Saixi appeared. Xiao Bai whispered nervously to Bo Saixi, "High Priest, how should I handle this second trial? Should I hold back?"
Bo Saixi answered calmly, "No need. Xiao Bai, have you forgotten how Su Ming absorbed the Sea God's Light's energy before? You'd better be careful—unless you're confident you can withstand his strength under its pressure."
Recalling that moment, Xiao Bai shivered, now apprehensive as she glanced at Su Ming. "Um, Su Ming, could you, uh, take it easy on me?"
To be honest, Xiao Bai was intimidated. Su Ming's second trial was so challenging; he couldn't possibly pass it on the first try, could he? And if he failed, wouldn't that mean more trouble for her and her tribe?
Su Ming chuckled, "Aren't you one of the three rulers of the sea soul beasts, Xiao Bai? Why so timid?"
Xiao Bai replied awkwardly, "Out here, I'm hardly a ruler. I'm just a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. Compared to the Deep Sea Demon Whale King and the Evil Demon Killer Whale King, I'm much weaker. Rumor has it that the Demon Whale King's power is nearly a million years old, and even Sea God himself never managed to subdue it!"
Hearing Xiao Bai's words, Xiao Wu and the others couldn't help but nod. Sea soul beasts were generally stronger than land-based soul beasts of the same rank, and the deep sea remained a largely uncharted territory, full of potentially formidable creatures.
Thinking of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Su Ming mused about how this creature had a nearly million-year cultivation. Given Tang San's strength as an almost Ultimate Douluo at that time, how had he managed to absorb a million-year soul ring without external help? Was it a miracle, or did Sea God and Shura God secretly intervene?
Su Ming shook his head. He had no desire to provoke a million-year soul beast unless necessary, especially given that the Demon Whale King reportedly had a formidable mate who was also a million-year soul beast. According to rumors, she had missed the opportunity to save her partner due to being away, but typically stayed hidden and quiet in the deep sea, just as Xiao Bai described.
Lost in thought about these mysteries, Su Ming noticed Xiao Bai looking at him with a pleading expression and reassured her, "Don't worry, Xiao Bai. This second trial is no challenge for me. You can go all out without holding back. Ask Xiao Wu if you don't believe me. Thirty seconds is more than enough."
Xiao Wu, who was listening, nodded to Xiao Bai. "He's right. This trial is difficult for us, but for my brother, it's not even a challenge."
Seeing the others agree, Xiao Bai felt a bit more at ease. "Alright, I'll lead you to the Ring Sea. It's not far from here."
Soon, everyone arrived at the Ring Sea, and Xiao Bai leapt into the water, transforming into her massive Demon Soul Great White Shark form. "Let's begin!"
Her voice came from within the Ring Sea, resolved and prepared.
Su Ming glanced at Bo Saixi with a playful smile, "Make sure to watch closely, High Priest, so no one accuses me of cheating later."
As he said this, seven soul rings appeared around Su Ming, all dulled to gray, clearly unusable.
The next moment, Su Ming's eyes opened, and his black pupils turned blood-red, adorned with the distinct pinwheel pattern of the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan.
Kamui!
To ensure there was no room for Sea God to cry foul, Su Ming didn't transport himself directly to the other side. Instead, he appeared briefly in the middle of the Ring Sea, then performed Kamui again to reach the opposite shore.
The move was executed flawlessly, leaving Xiao Bai with no time to react before Su Ming stood safely on the other side.
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