Douluo's self has a soul beast clone

At this moment, Posey was sitting in the very center of the first level of this platform, cross-legged, with her palms facing upwards, each hand forming a strange hand gesture, her eyes closed... seemingly in prayer, or perhaps in supplication?

"Li Chang'an, come forward."

Posey's faint voice echoed in the empty hall.

Li Chang'an didn't waste any words and strode forward. He passed through the outer platform and stopped five meters away from Posey. His eyes met Posey's gaze calmly, his heart as still as an ancient well.

"Judging by your appearance, you know more than I imagined." Posey was extremely calm at this moment, as if she had completely let go, and her gaze towards him was exceptionally serene.

Yesterday's battle was, in fact, her last stubborn resistance.

With the blessing of such great power, she still lost to Li Chang'an in a head-on confrontation. With such a gap, Posey had nothing to say and completely resigned herself to fate.

This change in mindset allowed her to cast aside all prejudices, and she even showed a rare smile, saying, "Before you proceed with the seventh trial, let me tell you a story about the sea. Do you know how vast the ocean is?"

Li Chang'an shook his head, though he actually knew. However, he could tell that Posey simply wanted someone to confide in at this moment, so he didn't ruin the mood by saying he knew. Instead, he prepared to be a good listener.

Posey said gently, "The area of the ocean is four times that of the land, which means the ocean is equivalent to four Douluo Continents. Within this vast and boundless ocean, there are even more creatures living than on land. If these sea creatures were to lose their restraints and constantly wage wars, then it would be even more chaotic than the land."

"Many, many years ago, the ocean was just that chaotic. As the saying goes, troubled times produce heroes. Among the many sea spirit masters, there appeared a stunningly talented genius. With his own strength, he spent his entire life traveling to every corner of the sea, wielding a trident, and conquering one sea race after another with his powerful strength and unparalleled personal charm. After a thousand and one years, he finally unified the ocean and was revered by all sea races as the Sea God, creating an immortal myth."

"That genius was the Sea God?"

Li Chang'an suddenly asked.

"That's right. Back then, the Sea God conquered the ocean with his ninety-ninth-level strength. It took him a thousand years to finally achieve the position of Sea God!" Posey's expression was filled with longing and worship, showing that her belief in the Sea God was genuine and without the slightest bit of falsehood.

Li Chang'an didn't interrupt her, but just listened quietly.

A long time passed.

Coming back to her senses from her emotions, Posey continued, "Getting back to the topic. Even with the Sea God's strength, it still took him a thousand years to break through to level one hundred and become a god. Do you know why?"

Li Chang'an shook his head.

Posey said, "Because of the rules. The Sea God said that our world has its own rules, and the strength of a ninety-ninth-level Limit Douluo is the upper limit of these rules. Once you reach this level, don't even think about making any more progress. Breaking through this level is equivalent to breaking through the rules, surpassing the rules, which is what we call a god. That is no longer something that can be accomplished by individual strength alone.

The Sea God relied on the power of faith of thousands upon thousands of sea spirit beasts and sea spirit masters to break through. That's why it took so many years.

As the Sea God's high priestess, my strength is basically bestowed upon me by the Sea God. I don't have the qualifications to accept the power of faith, so naturally, I can't become a god. Only when the power of faith reaches a certain level is there a possibility of breaking through the rules.

But in reality, how slim is that chance?

Of course, there is another shortcut to becoming a god. That is to gain the approval of the gods of the past and inherit an existing divinity. Gods don't die, but after becoming a god, they can only exist in this world for a hundred years. After a hundred years, they must leave this place. As for where they go, I don't know. Before they leave, they will leave behind some of their divine thoughts.

Because their divinity is still there and will remain in this world. When someone can completely gain their approval, and then through special means, there is a possibility of inheriting the divinity and becoming a god again.

There are only these two paths to becoming a god at level one hundred. Relatively speaking, the second path is much easier.

And you, having accepted the Sea God's Nine Trials, are the chosen one, chosen by the Sea God. When you pass the Sea God's Nine Trials, it will be the time for you to inherit the Sea God's position, become the new generation of Sea God, and rule over the thousands upon thousands of people of the sea."

After such a long speech, Posey's emotions were clearly stirred up, and her voice became louder, echoing constantly in the temple.

Li Chang'an remained silent, just watching quietly.

Posey's impassioned voice echoed in the hall for a long time before slowly dissipating, and she stood up from her seated position.

"Li Chang'an, the reason I'm telling you this now is because you have already passed the first six trials of the Sea God's Nine Trials. They are also the basic trials of the Sea God's Nine Trials. Next, you will face the true trials from the gods. These last three trials may be much simpler than the previous six, but they may also be as difficult as ascending to heaven. It all depends on your luck.

The weapon inserted upside down on this Sea God Platform is the weapon that accompanied the Sea God throughout his life, and it is also the place where part of the Sea God's power is condensed. Pulling it out is your seventh trial. Only with its approval can you truly take the crucial step towards becoming the Sea God.

My only advice to you is two words: belief.

The Sea God's will stated that only the person chosen by him, with unwavering belief, has the chance to pull out the Sea God's Trident. Pull it out, and your seventh trial will be passed. Otherwise..." She didn't continue to speak, but her meaning was already very clear.

Li Chang'an didn't speak, but focused his gaze on the black long staff erected in the center of the Sea God Platform, and slowly moved his feet, stepping towards the platform step by step.

Posey consciously retreated to the side. At this time, she no longer cared whether the other party succeeded or not. She had a feeling of letting nature take its course.

Li Chang'an walked closer and found that the position where the trident was inserted was not only the center of the Sea God Platform and the center of the Sea God殿hall, but also the center of the entire Sea God Mountain. It seemed that the entire mountain existed for it.

The exposed handle of the trident was about a zhang (approximately 10 feet) long and as thick as a child's arm. It was pitch black and dull, and only a faint layer of fine lines could be vaguely seen on it.

He no longer hesitated, took a big step, raised his hands, and firmly grasped the handle of the Sea God Trident.

An electric-like sensation spread throughout his body, and the texture on the handle of the Sea God Trident seemed to completely fit his palm. To his surprise, the handle was actually warm, as if blood was flowing inside it.

Buzz——

Eight spirit rings around his body flashed, and the seventh spirit ring shone brightly!

Ten times amplification in all directions!

Li Chang'an pulled hard, only feeling a scorching heat suddenly transmitted from his hand into his body, instantly sweeping through his entire body. The Sea God Trident in his hand seemed to tremble.

Immediately afterward, starting from where his hands were holding, a faint gold began to spread. On the originally dark handle, strands of golden lines began to spread with the release of golden aura.

At this moment, Li Chang'an only felt that what he was holding in his hands was scorching lava. The high temperature made him frown, but his hands still held the handle firmly, without letting go.

Traces of blood had already overflowed from his palms, soaking into the faint golden lines on the handle……

Li Chang'an could feel that as the blood seeped out, he was gradually establishing a weak connection with the Sea God Trident in his hands……