Douro Continent

Chapter 620 Poseidon's Trident, Weighing 108,000 Jin

Tang San's heart skipped a beat. "Of course I remember, it almost cost me my life."

Poseidon said in a deep voice, "It wasn't just a close call, it should have killed you. If it weren't for the power of the Sea God contained within the Heart of the Sea God scaring it away, you would have been dead. Compared to Little White and the Demonic Orca King, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King is far more powerful. It can be said that it is the most powerful soul beast in the world, whether in the ocean or on land. Even I am not confident of defeating it. If measured by human strength, it should be a level 99 Title Douluo. It has even broken through the limit of a 100,000-year soul beast lifespan, and is only one step away from transforming into a dragon. If it succeeds, then it will become a being second only to humans."

"Transform into a dragon? Can whales also transform into dragons?" Tang San asked curiously.

Poseidon said calmly, "Don't think that the dragon I'm talking about is the same as the dragons you used to know. If it can successfully transform into a dragon, then it will be a true sea dragon. Do you know how many years of cultivation that takes? For a soul beast, it takes a full million years, during which it must overcome nine tribulations. It's even more difficult than a soul master cultivating to become a god."

"What?!" Tang San exclaimed in shock. "You mean, that deep-sea demon whale has been cultivating for nearly a million years?"

Poseidon shook his head and said, "No, that guy has cultivated for about 300,000 years, but by devouring other sea spirit beasts and with his own special skills, he has broken through eight tribulations, which is equivalent to nearly a million years of cultivation. Apart from being afraid of the Sea God, he is the true overlord of the ocean."

Upon hearing Poseidon's description of the Deep Sea Demon Whale, Tang San couldn't help but ask in surprise, "There's such a thing as a million-year-old soul beast?"

Poseidon said, "The so-called million-year soul beast is actually a soul beast becoming a god. It's much more difficult than a soul master becoming a god. Even a hundred-thousand-year soul beast would find it much easier to cultivate into human form. Not only is it tedious, but the nine tribulations are almost insurmountable chasms. I don't know how the Deep Sea Demon Whale King managed to pass eight tribulations. If it can pass one more tribulation, it will likely become the first million-year soul beast in history, dominating the soul beast world. If there isn't a god on the continent before then, the entire continent will probably suffer. I might as well tell you now that the last of your nine trials for the Sea God is divided into two parts. One of them is to kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. Only by killing him will you have the qualification to come to the Sea God Temple and complete the Sea God's inheritance."

Tang San made no attempt to hide his wry smile. "Killing the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, isn't that equivalent to defeating an opponent of your own level? And he's already in the ocean..."

Poseidon smiled calmly and said, "Soul beasts are not human after all. Besides, have you forgotten about it?" As she spoke, Poseidon pointed to the dark trident of the Sea God in front of Tang San.

Tang San's eyes lit up. "Senior, that's exactly what I was going to ask you. After passing the seventh trial, I received a hint that I had gained the approval of the Trident of the Sea God and the right to use it. What abilities does it have?"

Poseidon smiled and said, "This is not something I can tell you. The Trident of Poseidon is the weapon of the sea god himself, how could I possibly know its power? You will have to discover it for yourself. But don't forget, it is a true divine artifact. Also, when you go to take the ninth test, you will certainly not be as strong as you are now. Take a look at your eighth test question first, and then I will give you a brief introduction to this Trident of Poseidon."

Tang San nodded upon hearing this. He focused his mind and pulled out the Trident of the Sea God. The mark on his forehead became smooth again. Through his mental power, the mark seemed to have an illusory feel to it. However, as his affinity with the Sea God increased, he found that his mental power seemed to have increased imperceptibly and had basically merged with the light of the Sea God.

"The eighth of the Nine Trials of the Sea God. The conditions for completion are to cultivate one's Martial Soul to the ninth ring level, collect all the Soul Bones, and revive the examinee to accompany them. Time limit: five years. Only after completing the eighth trial can one return to the Sea God's Temple to undergo the final trial."

Feeling the conditions for his eighth trial, Tang San couldn't help but shed tears. Nine rings—he was getting closer and closer to the ninth ring, and he could finally revive Xiao Wu. This had nothing to do with the Sea God's Nine Trials; this was what he most wanted to do!

"Don't you think the eighth test is a bit too easy?" Poseidon said calmly.

Tang San looked at her, "Compared to the previous seven trials, the difficulty of this eighth trial should lie in resurrecting Xiao Wu. Given my current situation, although it will be somewhat difficult for me to cultivate to the level of a Title Douluo in five years, it won't be too difficult. I'm confident of that. The key is that after resurrecting Xiao Wu, my soul power will decrease by ten levels as my soul bone and soul rings are lost. In this case, I may never be able to regain the strength of a Title Douluo."

Poseidon's eyes suddenly lit up, her gaze fixed intently on Tang San. "You can still regret it now. As long as you don't revive Xiao Wu and keep her in her current state, I can help you pass the eighth trial. Then you can proceed directly to the ninth trial. Perhaps the affinity with the Sea God will be slightly affected, but the impact will be minimal. Don't forget, if you revive Xiao Wu, not only will your soul power level decrease, but you will also lose a soul bone. Although you currently possess five soul bones, in reality, you only have four; external soul bones are not counted. Finding two soul bones within five years is already difficult, and if it becomes three, it will be even harder. I can assure you that if you revive Xiao Wu, you will never have another chance to pass the Sea God's eighth trial, let alone obtain the Sea God's inheritance in the final ninth trial."

Tang San looked at Poseidon, his eyes gradually turning cold.

Poseidon said, "You've paid a huge price to get to where you are today. Don't you want to become a true god? This will be your only chance in this life. Even after reviving Xiao Wu, you'll only ever be a Soul Douluo. Even if you have a 100,000-year soul ring, you can't truly become powerful unless you reach level 90 or higher. You'll never reach my level, let alone surpass me."

"You don't need to say anything more," Tang San suddenly interrupted Poseidon. "Senior, I respect you and don't want to say anything insulting. But I can tell you. For me, nothing is more important than resurrecting Xiao Wu right now. Even if I can't become a god, even if I can't reach the level of a Title Douluo, even if I lose my life for it, I'm willing to do it. However, I should still thank the Sea God for his magnanimity. This eighth trial, after all, gave me five years. Being able to be with Xiao Wu for five years is enough for me. I love the complete Xiao Wu, not just her shell. If I can't resurrect her, I won't be able to die in peace."

As he spoke, Tang San stood up and said to Poseidon with a solemn expression, "Senior, I have one last request. Please don't tell my companions about the content of my eighth trial, especially Xiao Wu. I just sealed her mental perception of the outside world. This is between us, and I don't want any outsiders to get involved."

After saying this, Tang San didn't even pick up the Sea God Trident from the ground. He stood up straight, strode around, and walked outside.

"Halt!" Poseidon shouted.

Tang San subconsciously stopped in his tracks, and without turning his head, asked, "Is there anything else you need, Senior?"

Poseidon's voice carried a hint of amusement, "What if I told you I had a way to revive Xiao Wu without diminishing your soul power, and without affecting your future cultivation? Would you like to know?"

Tang San was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized what was happening and turned around to look at Poseidon.

Poseidon's eyes were filled with a satisfied smile. "Xiao Wu's blood was not shed in vain. You are very good, and you truly deserve what she did for you."

Tang San didn't understand Poseidon's words, thinking she was referring to Xiao Wu's sacrifice to him. He smiled wryly and said, "Senior, are you testing me?"

Poseidon suddenly put on a stern face and said, "However, there is one thing you have that is very bad."

"Oh?" Tang San frowned slightly.

Poseidon said seriously, "Didn't I tell you to call me High Priestess, not Senior?" After saying this, she couldn't help but laugh, clearly in a very good mood.

Poseidon was indeed testing Tang San. Although the Nine Trials of the Sea God had tested Tang San in many ways, Xiao Wu's act of donating blood for him still deeply moved her. Her own love life ended tragically, and she didn't want to see a good girl like Xiao Wu end up like her. That's why she made those probing remarks.

Tang San, for Xiao Wu's sake, unhesitatingly abandoned his path to godhood to revive her, even sacrificing his own future. As a prodigy in the world of soul masters, his actions alone prove far too much. How could Poseidon not be in a good mood?

Seeing the smile on Poseidon's face, Tang San realized he had been tricked. Normally, with his intelligence, he wouldn't have failed to see through Poseidon's intentions, but concern clouded his judgment, especially when it involved Xiao Wu's resurrection.

Poseidon smiled and said, "Poor Trident of Poseidon! It just found a new master and was abandoned without a second thought. A divine artifact, and nobody wants it."

Tang San said awkwardly, "Senior, I was wrong. I didn't mean to abandon it, I..."

Poseidon clearly had no intention of continuing to mock Tang San. "I understand how you feel, you don't need to explain. I basically know your situation with Xiao Wu. To revive Xiao Wu, you only lack the soul power to reach level 90. Once you reach level 90, pour all your soul rings into Xiao Wu's body, then return her soul bone. Under the light of the Sea God, the revival process can be completed. After success, you will lose your right arm and right arm soul bone, as well as all your soul rings. Am I right? That should have been your previous thought."

Tang San nodded.

Poseidon said, "The reality is that things have actually deviated from your plan. Do you know why, after reaching level 90, one can remove the soul bone without dying, but their soul power will decrease by ten levels? The reason is actually quite simple. Breaking through level 90, to be precise, means that a Soul Master is no longer considered human. Possessing strength far exceeding that of ordinary humans, a Title Douluo is naturally not so easy to kill. Removing the soul bone will inevitably cause a great loss of vital energy, especially when self-mutilating limbs. The leakage of soul power and vital energy will result in irreparable damage. That's why the soul power decreases by ten levels. In fact, this doesn't represent everything. Only the limbs can be removed. The head and torso soul bones can never be removed unless one is dead. I don't need to elaborate on this, do I?"

"Your situation is very special and cannot be explained by ordinary standards. To revive Xiao Wu, you don't actually need all of your spirit rings. Because Xiao Wu sacrificed herself for you, she concentrated her essence into her spirit rings and spirit bones, and even attached her soul to them, becoming one with you. To revive her, you need to return these to her. If you really give all of your spirit rings to Xiao Wu, it will actually harm her. Because the spirit rings you currently possess are simply not something Xiao Wu can accept."

"Leaving aside what your ninth spirit ring will be, of your first eight spirit rings, two are for a hundred years, one for a thousand years, one for ten thousand years, and the remaining four are all for a hundred thousand years. When Xiao Wu sacrificed herself to you, she only had level sixty spirit power. Although her body has been modified and is very tough, she doesn't have enough spirit power to accept all of your spirit rings. If you transfer them all to her, there are only two possibilities: either it's a waste, or it will cause her to explode and die. You're a smart person; think back to how you absorbed a hundred thousand year spirit ring, and you'll understand."

Tang San asked anxiously, "Then how can we properly revive Xiao Wu?"

Poseidon said, "I've carefully examined Xiao Wu's body these past two days. Based on her current condition, when you revive her, I suggest you input the first four spirit rings into her body, then skip the fifth spirit ring and input the sixth spirit ring that Xiao Wu gave you into her body. That sixth spirit ring is actually the culmination of all her previous abilities, and your first four spirit rings can play a good guiding role. Although your fifth spirit ring is in the middle, don't give it to her, because that spirit ring is integrated with your own martial soul. Once separated, it will not only cause you great harm, even death, but she will also never be able to accept it. That spirit ring requires bloodline support."

Tang San said with some worry, "Is this enough? I'm afraid..."

Poseidon waved her hand and said, "You have nothing to fear. Do you think the Light of the Sea God is useless? With the power of the Light of the Sea God, you could revive her even if you only returned her sixth spirit ring, though you couldn't guarantee she would be in her optimal state before the sacrifice. Your affinity with the Sea God should already be over 80%, so I can assure you that your Light of the Sea God will gain an additional ability: healing. It can heal all internal and external injuries, depending on the severity of the injury, consuming your spiritual energy. It is especially effective in healing mental trauma."

"The issue of the spirit ring needed for Xiao Wu's resurrection has been resolved. Next is the spirit bone; you must return her spirit bone. And I've discovered that your right leg bone possesses a very powerful skill: body regeneration. Even severed limbs should be able to grow back on their own, right?"

Tang San nodded and said, "It's possible. If it weren't for it, I would have died long ago. This is the soul bone my mother left me."

Poseidon glanced at him with some surprise, but didn't ask any questions, continuing the conversation about Xiao Wu's resurrection. "In that case, you have a chance to avoid the reduction in soul power. The prerequisite is that before you resurrect Xiao Wu, you find another right arm soul bone. After you cut off your right arm and return the soul bone to Xiao Wu, immediately attach this new soul bone to the right arm. Then, relying on the regenerative ability of your right leg bone, you can regenerate your right arm. The stronger the newly found soul bone, the less soul power you might lose. This will prevent damage to your vital energy and avoid affecting your future cultivation."

Tang San carefully considered every word Poseidon said. Since Xiao Wu's resurrection was at stake, he couldn't afford to be careless. After careful consideration, he was certain that what Poseidon said was reasonable. Even if a problem arose, it would only be with him, not affecting Xiao Wu's resurrection. She was right; if he rashly injected the 100,000-year spirit ring into Xiao Wu's body, she might be in danger because she couldn't withstand it.

After figuring this out, Tang San said gratefully, "Thank you for your help, High Priest."

Poseidon smiled calmly and said, "You don't need to thank me. I'm only doing this for your sake, so that you, the future Sea God, can truly complete the Sea God's inheritance. Remember, you must find replacement spirit rings for the five spirit rings you passed on to Xiao Wu as soon as possible. Moreover, among the spirit rings you find, except for the sixth spirit ring, the first four spirit rings must be from the same species of spirit beasts you hunted when you obtained the spirit rings before. Only in this way can they be perfectly absorbed. After all, your martial soul already has some memories, and if you change to other types of spirit rings, there will definitely be conflicts. Of course, the cultivation age of the spirit rings depends on your own ability. It's impossible for them all to be 100,000 years, but you can surely manage to make them all 10,000 years, right?"

"Ten thousand years?" Tang San's heart suddenly burned with excitement. How could Poseidon's words mean that reviving Xiao Wu was not only not a bad thing for him, but actually a good thing?

Before Tang San could speak, Poseidon continued, "There's one more thing you must pay attention to. Your eighth trial is about raising your martial soul to the ninth level. This doesn't refer to just one martial soul, but all of your martial souls. You're different from ordinary soul masters; you possess two martial souls. Therefore, after reviving Xiao Wu, you need to find suitable soul rings to amplify your hammer as soon as possible. When you return, you must have two martial souls at nine rings to meet the requirements of the eighth trial and pass it. Do you understand? Five years seems like a long time, but you need to obtain three soul bones and more than ten soul rings. This is no easy task!"

"Thank you for the reminder, High Priest. Five years should be enough," Tang San replied confidently. However, he quickly frowned, thinking of a crucial question. "Senior, I possess twin martial souls, and the human body has its limits. Each spirit ring enhances my body. Although I've consumed some immortal herbs, making my body more resilient than ordinary spirit masters, I fear that adding higher-level spirit rings to the Clear Sky Hammer might cause my body to…"

Poseidon chuckled. "This is indeed a concern for others, but you're different now. Don't forget, you are the inheritor of the Sea God's legacy. The moment you pulled out the Sea God's Trident, in a sense, you were no longer human, but stepped into the realm of gods. The Sea God's Light not only helps you revive Xiao Wu, but it also subtly changes your body. I think you've felt this through the Heart of the Sea God. So, you can rest assured and absorb as many soul rings as possible, the stronger the better. Twin martial souls are your unique advantage; even the Sea God himself didn't have this ability. With each soul ring you absorb, your soul power will increase. With your current soul power, your Clear Sky Hammer can absorb eight more soul rings, at least ten thousand years old. After absorbing these eight soul rings, I think even without cultivation, your soul power will reach level ninety or higher."

Becoming the successor to the Sea God had even solved this problem, leaving Tang San overjoyed. While the Blue Silver Emperor's control was strong, Tang San had always felt a lack of offensive capabilities, leaving the Clear Sky Hammer unused and hesitant to add spirit rings to it. Now, things were different. Adding spirit rings to the Clear Sky Hammer wouldn't harm his body, and with his current spirit power level and physical endurance, he could absorb even the highest limit of 100,000-year spirit rings. Waiting until he reached the Title Douluo level was pointless. Furthermore, if he could also raise the Clear Sky Hammer to eight rings, it wouldn't just be a matter of increased spirit power; he could also switch from a control-type Spirit Douluo to a power-attack-type Spirit Douluo at any time, significantly increasing his strength and allowing for numerous changes in tactical arrangements.

Poseidon smiled and said, "I can give you a hint. The prerequisite for your ninth trial is to hunt down the Deep Sea Demon Whale King. So, don't waste it. Make it the last spirit ring for your hammer. It will also provide you with a spirit bone. A 100,000-year spirit bone has a characteristic you may not know. Whoever kills it will obtain a spirit bone that is not possessed by that person. This is one of the reasons why 100,000-year spirit beasts are so precious to spirit masters. In other words, no matter which spirit bone you are missing in the end, as long as you successfully kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, you can collect all the spirit bones. The quality of the spirit rings and spirit bones it can provide will be of great benefit to your final inheritance."

Tang San's heart skipped a beat. "High Priest, does this mean I can leave Seagod Island after completing the eighth trial?"

Poseidon said, "The rules of Seagod Island are for Soul Masters who have passed the test. But you are not only a Soul Master, but also the successor of the Seagod. After you pulled out the Seagod Trident, you can be considered half a Seagod. So you are not bound by these rules."

Tang San was overjoyed. "Then may I take my companions with me and leave?"

Poseidon said calmly, "You still don't fully understand your Sea God's Light! Within the range of the Sea God's Light is the manifestation of the Sea God's majesty. Under its coverage, the Sea God's rules naturally won't descend. Of course, your Nine Trials of the Sea God are an exception."

"I understand." Tang San took a deep breath, his face revealing undisguised excitement. After more than four years here, he could finally leave. Indeed, sea spirit beasts weren't quite suitable for his Blue Silver Emperor and Clear Sky Hammer. Only by returning to land could he find the most suitable spirit for himself. This was especially true for the spirit rings he had to return to Xiao Wu when he resurrected her.

Poseidon's eyes softened with a hint of kindness. "You can rest on the island for a few days before you leave. Oh, and I'll tell you some things I know about the Trident of Poseidon. Make sure you remember them."

"First, the Trident of Poseidon can only be held by yourself and cannot be stored in any soul tool. If you try to do so, the soul tool will be destroyed. Second, you must pay attention to the weight of the Trident of Poseidon. When it is in your hand, it weighs 108 jin (approximately 54 catties), but when it leaves your hand, its weight is no longer 108 jin. Instead..."

At this point, Poseidon paused for a moment before slowly saying, "It is 108,000 jin."

"What?" Tang San exclaimed in surprise, "One hundred and eight hundred jin?"

Poseidon nodded affirmatively, "That's right, it weighs 108,000 jin. I don't know what it's forged from. But I'm certain that unless it's recognized by it, even god-level power would have difficulty using it. Therefore, you must be careful when carrying it. Never put it down in places that can withstand such weight. It's best not to let it leave your body, so that it will only weigh 108 jin. It won't have the terrifying weight of 108,000 jin."

"So, when I use it to attack the enemy, it will also have the effect of 108,000 jin?" Tang San asked.

Poseidon smiled slightly, "This is the power of divine artifacts. Even when your great-grandfather cultivated to level ninety-nine in soul power, his Clear Sky Hammer only weighed 18,000 jin. The trident in the hands of the Sea God is indestructible. Even the Holy Sword of the Angel God only weighs 36,000 jin."

Tang San walked back to Poseidon, bent down, and picked up the Trident of Poseidon. He truly found it hard to believe that this weapon, which weighed only a hundred or so pounds in his hands, possessed the power of over one hundred thousand pounds. Even without any accompanying skills, it was absolutely terrifying; even the thick walls of the main city wouldn't withstand a single blow from it.

"When you want to use it, you need to awaken it with the light of the sea god. Only when you truly become the sea god can its power always shine. As for its other abilities, you will have to explore them yourself."

"Thank you, High Priest." Gripping the Trident of the Sea God tightly, Tang San felt a sense of perfect harmony despite its dark color.

Poseidon smiled and said, "I've told you everything I can. You can leave now, and you can leave Seagod Island anytime. I'll be here waiting for you to return. I hope to see you inherit the Seagod's throne soon. Oh, and by the way, when you come back, you must bring your seven companions with you. You'll need their assistance when you inherit the Seagod's throne."

Holding his trident, Tang San bowed deeply to Poseidon before backing down from the Sea God Platform. Only after passing the area of ​​the seven platforms did he turn and leave.

As he reached the entrance to the Sea God's Temple, Poseidon's melancholy voice came from behind him, "If you can see your great-grandfather within these five years, please have him come and see me." Her voice was filled with sorrow. Tang San turned around, nodded vigorously to Poseidon, and then walked out of the Sea God's Temple.

The warm sunlight bathed Tang San's body, enveloping him in a warm embrace as he awoke from his weakness. Although the light outside was much stronger than inside the Sea God Temple, Tang San quickly adapted; his Purple Demon Eyes were not afraid of strong light.

"Greetings, Your Excellency," the seven voices said in unison.

Tang San turned his head slightly and saw that the seven guardian Douluos of the Sea God's Sacred Pillars were kneeling on one knee and bowing to him.

Tang San knew that they were worshipping the Sea God Trident in his hand more than anything else, and their gazes were fixed on the dark halberd, their eyes filled with reverence.

"Seniors, there's no need for such formalities. Tang San cannot accept this." Tang San stepped aside, accepting their half-bow as a gesture of respect.

"That's right, seven seniors, please don't do this. Xiao San hasn't become the Sea God yet." Dai Mubai and the other six monsters, along with Bai Chenxiang, were also waiting outside the hall. Xiao Wu seemed to have returned to normal, of course, normal without her soul. Having taken the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, her body's recovery ability was quite strong.

Sea Dragon Douluo said solemnly, "Lord Tang San has begun to formally accept the divine succession of the Sea God, and has also gained the recognition of the Sea God's Trident. The Sea God is the god who rules the ocean, and we, as the Sea God's subordinates, naturally have to pay homage."

Tang San greeted them with a smile, holding his trident in his right hand, and said sincerely, "We are about to leave Seagod Island. Over the past few years, we have been undergoing trials on Seagod Island and have been fortunate to receive the care and guidance of all the seniors, especially Senior Seahorse, who has given us a lot of help. Regardless of whether I can inherit the Seagod's position in the future, in Tang San's eyes, you are all my seniors."

Before the Seven Sacred Pillars of the Sea God could react, Ma Hongjun from the Shrek Seven Devils' side exclaimed, "Third Brother, are you saying we're leaving Sea God Island soon?"

Tang San nodded and said, "I have already discussed it with the High Priest. My eighth trial will be mostly completed on the mainland, so of course we need to leave here. However, we will still have to come back for the ninth trial after the eighth one. If everyone has nothing to prepare, let's get ready to set off now."

Hearing Tang San's words, everyone couldn't help but beam with joy. No matter how beautiful the scenery on Seagod Island was, after living there for several years, spending those years in arduous training, they were all visually fatigued. Besides, there wasn't that sense of freedom there. Except for Xiao Wu and Bai Chenxiang, everyone's strength had broken through level eighty, and they were hoping to return to the mainland to compete with the Spirit Hall. Finally, they could leave, and it was with the consent of Seagod Douluo Poseidon—how could they not be happy?

Oscar laughed and said, "What else is there to prepare? Let's go now. We've been gone for more than four years. I wonder what the mainland has become."

Tang San said to the Seven Holy Pillars Guardian Douluo of the Sea God, "Then we will bid farewell to you all here. We will definitely return within five years."

The Seven Holy Pillars of Poseidon, guarding the Douluo, escorted everyone to the foot of Poseidon Mountain before stopping and watching them ride away on the waves.

With the Trident of the Sea God in his right hand and Xiao Wu in his left, Tang San flew at the forefront and quickly crossed the ring-shaped sea. The group headed back in the direction they had come from.

As they walked, Ning Rongrong asked Tang San, "Third Brother, are your injuries fully healed? Don't you need to rest?"

Tang San said, "It's nothing anymore. The recovery of my soul power and mental energy is the same on the way. I don't know why, but I didn't feel anything at first. However, after the High Priest allowed us to leave, I felt a strong urge to go home. I wonder what the Heaven Dou Empire is like now, and what the Spirit Hall has been up to in recent years. I also wonder how my teachers and Shrek Academy are doing."

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