Douluo Continent: Starting from Tianshui Academy

Chapter 302 Entering the Temple of Poseidon Ahead of Schedule

Shui Bing'er and her group were desperately climbing the steps of Poseidon Mountain, while Ye Liangchen lay on the grass sunbathing like a salted fish, leaving Poseidon speechless.

This little guy seems a bit lazy, but his cultivation speed is unmatched by anyone else. It's true what they say, comparisons are odious and infuriating.

"Xiao Chen, I think you'll benefit more if you break through to the Soul Douluo level now and then continue cultivating in the Sea God's Light for another six months."

Poseidon reminded Ye Liangchen that they couldn't let the little guy slack off.

"Even if I level up to Contra and then continue to cultivate in the Sea God's Light for another six months, I estimate it will be about the same as if I were cultivating outside, so there's no need for me to suffer inside every day."

"Besides, I'm only a teenager. Cultivating soul power isn't difficult for me. Sister Bobo, you don't need to worry about me."

Ye Liangchen had been cultivating under the pressure of the Sea God's Light for the past six months and had long had enough. Besides, he had a cheat code, so improving his strength was too easy for him.

"Fine! Do as you please!"

Poseidon thought that this little guy was only 16 years old and was already close to the level of a Soul Douluo. It seemed that there was really nothing to worry about. Maybe he could become a Title Douluo when he was 20 years old.

"I'll go complete the first divine test first, and then I'll go take a look at the Sea God's Temple." Ye Liangchen got up and walked towards the Sea God Mountain.

"Isn't it a bit too early? I'm a little worried that the Sea God will blame you."

When Poseidon saw that Ye Liangchen was about to attempt to climb the 666th step, he immediately followed to prevent any accidents. After all, he still needed this little guy's hope of escaping the shackles of fate, and he couldn't let anything happen to him.

"I've talked to Poseidon about many things before, and we're quite familiar with each other now, so he won't blame me."

"Sister Bobo, do you know? These days, the Sea God is just a street thug in the God Realm."

Ye Liangchen told Poseidon not to worry. The Sea God had set up a Divine Trial for him, which already gave him the highest authority on Sea God Island. He could definitely enter and leave the Sea God Temple freely. If it weren't for the Sea God's Light Trial blocking him, he would have been able to enter and leave the Sea God Temple as soon as he obtained the Divine Trial.

"What's a street hustler?" Poseidon immediately became interested when she heard about the sea god.

"A street hustler is someone who does nothing all day and just wanders around aimlessly; that's a common term for a street hustler."

"The Sea God doesn't have a wife. He does absolutely nothing all day except drink and brag with that street hustler, the Asura God."

"Like the Sea God, the Asura God was also an old bachelor and shared common interests, so the two became good friends. They agreed to pass on their divine positions together and then prepare to leave the prison of the God Realm to explore the outer starry sky."

Ye Liangchen described the true life of the sea god in the divine realm, allowing Poseidon to understand what kind of person the sea god she served throughout her life was.

"Pfft...! I never imagined that the Sea God would live such a life in the realm of gods."

When Poseidon heard Ye Liangchen describe the Sea God and the Asura God as two old bachelors, he couldn't help but laugh.

"Sister Bobo, do you understand now? The so-called gods are just mortals with slightly stronger abilities, and they can get sick too, so don't treat them as omnipotent gods."

Ye Liangchen recalled that in Douluo Continent 5, Tang San, a dual God King, couldn't even cure Xiao Wu's illness, leading to her death. He felt it was too far-fetched.

"Can God get sick?"

Poseidon was stunned. In her mind, God was omnipotent, but Ye Liangchen's words completely shattered her understanding.

"Yes. Gods are much like us, just more powerful mortals. It's normal for them to get sick."

"Let's go. I'll go finish the first test first."

Ye Liangchen nodded, then passed through the light of the sea god and began to climb the steps.

"Xiao Chen, the pressure on the last six floors will definitely be immense. Be careful. I'll go to the top of the mountain and wait for you."

Poseidon gave Ye Liangchen a few instructions, then took to the air and flew towards the mountaintop.

"Ta-da..."

Now that Ye Liangchen's soul power has reached level 79, he feels nothing about the steps below the 100th floor; they are just like the outside world.

"Keep it up, everyone!"

After Ye Liangchen reached the 80th step, he saw Huo Wushuang and his sister, Jin Yue'er, Bai Chenxiang and others quietly cultivating, and he felt quite pleased.

"Sect Master, are you planning to break through the barrier now?" Huo Wushuang, Qingming, and the others asked Ye Liangchen.

"That's right! You guys continue, I'm leaving first."

Ye Liangchen smiled and then continued walking upwards.

"We could never catch up with him in our entire lives!"

"Yes! Yes! But we're already content to have become Soul Emperors at this age."

The group looked up at the figure moving swiftly and with great envy, but they also knew that some things were destined and could not be forced.

Upon reaching the 100th floor, Ye Liangchen observed that Xue Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and the others hadn't even activated their Martial Soul True Forms yet, and were leisurely cultivating on the steps. It seemed that climbing the ladder would be much easier for everyone after advancing to the Soul Saint level.

"Everyone, remember to wait six months before attempting the final level. Otherwise, if you finish it ahead of time, you'll waste such a valuable treasure as the Light of the Sea God," Ye Liangchen reminded everyone.

"Little Chen, don't worry! We understand."

Xue Wu, Yu Hairou, and the others naturally wanted to take full advantage of the Sea God's Light, otherwise they would have wasted this opportunity.

"Master, we tried it before, and the pressure on the last few floors was quite high. I imagine the pressure on your 666 steps is even greater. You need to be careful."

Feng Xiaotian, Xie Yue, and the others reminded Ye Liangchen to prevent him from hurting them again.

"Don't worry, I'll handle it."

Ye Liangchen continued running up the mountain. After reaching the 130th floor, he encountered four girls: Shui Bing'er, Jin Ling'er, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling. Shui Yue'er, however, had already climbed to the 180th floor. It seemed that the different levels of the assessment meant that everyone was under different pressure.

"How are you guys?"

Ye Liangchen looked at the girls who were taking the red-level assessment and felt that they were very relaxed, and they hadn't even activated their Martial Soul True Body.

"136 steps are a piece of cake for our current strength," Jin Ling'er said, waving her fist to show that she felt no pressure at all.

"We're about the same."

After advancing to the Soul Saint level, Shui Bing'er, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling felt that this pressure was insignificant.

"After I complete the assessment, I will communicate with the Sea God and upgrade you to the Red Level Eight Trial. The climbing steps will be 228, just like Poseidon's assessment back then. This way, you will gain more."

Seeing how relaxed the girls were, Ye Liangchen decided to increase the stakes for them, and also increase the stakes for Xue Wu and her group.

"Is this okay?"

The girls looked puzzled. If an additional test could be added, it would be an opportunity for everyone.

"It should work. I'll give it a try. You guys wait for my good news."

After Ye Liangchen finished speaking, he quickly walked upwards.

"Little Chen, I can't climb 200 floors yet, and I'm a little worried that I won't be able to finish 333 floors in the second half of the year."

At this moment, on the 180th step, Shui Yue'er was holding on tightly, and even activated her Martial Soul True Body. After seeing Ye Liangchen arrive, she quickly expressed her concerns.

"Sister Yue'er, with me here, you will pass the test."

"I'll go up to the pass first, then talk to the Sea God and ask him to upgrade Sister Bing'er and the others to the Red Level Eight Trials."

Ye Liangchen told Shui Yue'er not to worry, and that even if she couldn't complete the task, he would take her directly to the 333rd floor.

"Okay! I was just overthinking it."

Shui Yue'er smiled sweetly, then sat cross-legged on the steps, circulating the Hunyuan Technique and concentrating on her cultivation.

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When Ye Liangchen stepped onto the 661st floor, gravity pressed down on him like a tidal wave.

Just as Poseidon had said, the last few tests were the most difficult.

"Martial Soul True Form".

Ye Liangchen activated his Martial Soul True Body to enhance his strength and stepped onto the last few steps.

At this moment, Ye Liangchen felt as if his legs were tied with heavy sandbags. Every step he took was extremely difficult, and his soul power was being consumed very quickly.

"Buzzing..."

Ye Liangchen activated his Life Domain to restore his physical strength and climbed upwards step by step.

"Whoosh..."

"How are you? Can you still hold on?"

At this moment, Poseidon flew down from the mountaintop and landed next to Ye Liangchen. Seeing his soaking wet appearance, she was very worried.

"I can hold on, it's just a few more steps."

"Four...three...two...one"

Ye Liangchen looked at the last four steps, then counted backwards as he walked, encouraging himself.

"Buzzing..."

"Pfft..."

The moment Ye Liangchen stepped onto the 666th step, he felt as if he was about to be crushed, and a mouthful of blood gushed out.

"Xiao Chen..."

Poseidon's heart was in his throat, but he dared not help Ye Liangchen resist the pressure, otherwise the little guy would not be able to complete the test.

"Swish..."

Just then, the overwhelming pressure receded like a tide, making Ye Liangchen feel as if a huge burden had been lifted off his shoulders.

"Buzzing..."

The harpoon mark on Ye Liangchen's forehead glowed with golden light, enveloping his body and making him feel warm and comfortable all over.

"Completing the Sea God's Light assessment ahead of schedule will reward you with a level 1 Soul Power, a 10% affinity with the Sea God's Power, an increase of 1000 years in the age of all your Soul Rings, and a God-given Soul Ring."

At that moment, the voice of the sea god rang in Ye Liangchen's mind, bestowing upon him a reward.

"Whoosh..."

The reward from the Sea God directly propelled Ye Liangchen's soul power to level 80, unleashing a powerful aura from his body.

"Buzzing..."

"Exceeded the requirements of the Sea God's Light assessment, completed the third test of the God of Life, and was rewarded with one level of Soul Power, an increase of 2000 years in the age of all Soul Rings, and a 30% affinity with the God of Life Power."

The Sea God's reward had just been awarded when green life light shone on Ye Liangchen's forehead again, and the voice of the Goddess of Life echoed in his mind.

"Is this a double reward?"

Looking at Ye Liangchen's current state, Poseidon's beautiful eyes revealed an expression of disbelief. This little guy's fortune is too profound.

"Xiao Chen, this is your divinely bestowed soul ring reward."

Poseidon snapped out of her daze and immediately took out a divinely bestowed soul ring and handed it to Ye Liangchen.

"Sister Bobo, didn't you give me one last time? You're giving me another one this time. Isn't that against the rules?"

Seeing that Poseidon had given him two divinely bestowed soul rings, Ye Liangchen felt that the other party was blatantly showing favoritism!

"You've passed the Divine Trial of the Halberd, so your authority is different from others. Don't worry about these things."

Poseidon made up some excuse to brush it off. As the high priest of Seagod Island, he could easily give away an extra divine soul ring.

"Thank you very much, Sister Bobo."

Ye Liangchen accepted the golden bead without hesitation. In any case, this divinely bestowed soul ring was created by the Sea God, so why not take it? Besides, those who passed the Black Extreme Trial only had one chance to obtain a divinely bestowed soul ring, so they would need it then.

"Why are you being so polite with me?"

"Aren't you going to the Temple of Poseidon? Come on, I'll take you up there."

Poseidon smiled, then took Ye Liangchen's hand and walked towards the top of the mountain.

Before long, Ye Liangchen arrived at the summit of Poseidon Mountain. What came into view were huge stone pillars, carved with lifelike sea spirit beasts, which looked somewhat like totems.

Behind the stone pillars is a huge, light blue palace that looks very ancient.

"Buzzing..."

Ye Liangchen closed his eyes and scanned the area with his divine sense. Sure enough, this palace, like the Angel Temple, was also a soul tool.

"Xiao Chen, don't use your mental power to investigate."

Poseidon was startled when he noticed a mental fluctuation emanating from Ye Liangchen. This little guy was incredibly audacious.

"Sister Bobo, I was just getting a feel for the structure of this ancient soul tool."

Seeing how nervous Poseidon was, Ye Liangchen was speechless. Was she really that timid?

"Indeed, the Sea God Temple is a soul tool."

Poseidon is a soul tool for the Temple of Poseidon. No one knows when it was built, but the temple has existed since Poseidon was born.

"In ancient times, there was a brilliant soul-guided technology civilization on Douluo Star. Among them were offensive soul tools with enormous power. Ordinary people could kill titled Douluo or even gods after using them. Later, it was destroyed. The large soul tool in the Sea God Temple may have been created in that era."

"Nowadays, people have unearthed many soul tools from some ruins, but they are all for storage purposes; there are not a single offensive soul tool."

Regarding the ancient Soul Guidance Technology civilization of Douluo Continent, people on the internet in my previous life had many different opinions. Some people said that it threatened the rule of the God Realm, so it was destroyed directly. Ye Liangchen also agreed with this view. After all, many gods in the God Realm need the power of faith and cannot allow the mortals of Douluo Continent to become too powerful.

"You even know this?"

Poseidon felt that the little guy had become even more mysterious, as if there was nothing he didn't know.

"I guessed."

"Let's go in."

Ye Liangchen smiled and then walked directly into the Sea God Temple.

"Why didn't the sea god put some windows in the temple?"

Upon entering the temple, Ye Liangchen couldn't help but complain. The temple was very spacious, but there wasn't a single window, making the entire hall pitch black. Only some light shone in from the temple entrance, making it look very gloomy.

In the center of the main hall is a platform with a black iron rod inserted in it. Around it stand eight high platforms, seven of which are miniature versions of the Seven Sacred Pillars.

(End of this chapter)