Douluo Continent: Long Live the Spirit Hall

Bai Xiuxiu felt an indescribable comfort. The golden light gradually faded, first from the air and the sea, and then from all directions.

The final point where all the golden light converged was right in the center of Bai Xiuxiu's forehead.

A mark was left between her eyebrows, a golden trident symbol. The faint golden trident gave her an air of dignified nobility.

Although she was just standing there, she inexplicably exuded a sense of looking down upon all living beings. Bai Xiuxiu slowly opened her eyes, and her originally clear blue eyes looked even clearer. Then, she subconsciously touched her smooth forehead. She always felt that there was something on her forehead, but she couldn't feel it when she touched it.

"This, this could be..." Little White, the King of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, had been watching everything from the sidelines. When he saw what was happening before his eyes, he was completely dumbfounded and could hardly believe what he was seeing.

"Little, Little White, have you ever heard of the top-level nine trials?" The Sea Witch Douluo Mermaid Princess was also stunned. Although she had not presided over many Holy Pillar trials, she still understood the basic rules. The red light represented an extremely rare top-level trial, but could this commotion be the top-level nine trials?

"I don't know either." These five words seemed to come out of Xiaobai's mouth with great difficulty. Then she continued, "Among the top examiners I know of in the past, High Priest Poseidon should have passed the crane test..." Before Xiaobai could finish speaking, a leisurely voice came from afar. This voice seemed to come from the heavens. Indeed, since the appearance of Poseidon Island, there has never been a nine-test.

This is the first time this has happened, and it's the result I've been waiting for. Bai Xiuxiu didn't activate the top-tier Nine Trials, but rather the Sea God's Nine Trials.

As the last sound rang out, a red dot of light slowly enlarged. Everyone felt that space seemed to distort slightly, and the next moment, there was another person standing in front of the Sea Witch's Holy Pillar.

Poseidon, the high priestess of Poseidon Island, held her golden scepter and looked at Bai Xiuxiu with a complicated expression.

"Xiuxiu, I didn't expect it to be you." There was a struggle in her clear blue eyes, and her expression was slightly strange. It seemed like she was relieved after waiting for a long time, but it also seemed like she was unwilling.

Poseidon dedicated her entire life to Poseidon Island. She had only two missions: to wait for the successor of the sea god, or to wait for the birth of the next high priest of Poseidon Island.

The appearance of the former means that she, the high priestess, has finally found the successor of the sea god, while the latter means that she is freed. A brand new top examinee will inevitably grow up in the examination and become the next high priestess, so she may have the opportunity to step down.

Poseidon was devout to the sea god, but the experiences of the long years eventually made her heart waver. Now she was not willing to dedicate herself to the new sea god because she had not yet met the person she had been waiting for, so she was in great inner turmoil.

"Greetings, High Priest." The mermaid princess bowed slightly to Poseidon, and the Demon Soul Great White Shark King, Little White, also nodded slightly in acknowledgment. As for Yan and Bai Xiuxiu, they did not bow to Poseidon.

Bai Xiuxiu has a special identity. As the next Sea Goddess, her status has changed after she begins the Nine Trials of the Sea Goddess. If we're being really serious, it should be Poseidon who bows to her.

Yan was not a Soul Master from Seagod Island, and he didn't really care for this High Priest, so he had no intention of bowing to him.

Poseidon didn't care about the two people's rudeness. Her gaze wandered around, but finally settled on Bai Xiuxiu's forehead. The golden trident mark there made her look complicated.

“Xiuxiu, I have waited for over a hundred years, and in my twilight years, I have finally fulfilled my mission. But I never expected that person would be you.” Poseidon’s expression was complicated. She and Bai Xiuxiu had known each other for a long time. She had once initiated the top-level eight trials and had come into contact with the Great White Shark Demon Soul Clan. It was at that time that she met Bai Xiuxiu.

More than a hundred years have passed. Now she is the High Priestess of Poseidon Island, while the great shark that used to blow bubbles has transformed into a young girl. It all seems like a cycle, as if it were a lifetime ago.

"High Priestess Poseidon." Just as Poseidon was lamenting the fickleness of fate, Yan suddenly spoke up.

"There is one thing that requires your permission. Please open the Temple of the Sea God so that Xiuxiu and I can enter it."

"The Holy Son of the Spirit Hall? Do you know what you're talking about!" Poseidon only then noticed that Yan had also set foot on Seagod Island, and her eyes sharpened. She was even more puzzled by his request.

The Temple of the Sea God is the territory of the Sea God and the sacred ground of Sea God Island. Even the guardians of the Seven Sacred Pillars rarely set foot there. Only she, the High Priestess of Sea God Island, can stay there for a long time. Yan's request is more than just impolite.

“Of course I know what I’m saying. My request was made with the Sea God’s consent. Do you think it’s a coincidence that Xiu Xiu was able to initiate the Sea God’s Nine Trials? The Heart of the Sea God has long been in my hands, and I have already communicated with His Majesty the Sea God.” Yan gave Poseidon a half-smile, and his meaningful gaze startled Poseidon, making her feel uneasy as if he had seen through her. His next words shocked everyone.

“You can turn around and take a look. Poseidon seems to be responding to his promise to me.” While Poseidon and the others were still in a state of surprise and doubt, Yan suddenly raised his head and gestured for them to turn around and look. Poseidon and the others subconsciously turned their heads and saw the sacred and magnificent Poseidon Mountain, where the solemn Poseidon Temple was constantly emitting a dazzling divine light.

“Alright! Follow me.” Poseidon had already believed Yan’s words, but in order not to lose his dignity, his tone remained calm and serious. He then took the initiative to lead the way towards the direction of Poseidon Mountain.

Mount Poseidon is located in the center of Poseidon Island, which is an island group containing several seas within seas. The sea within sea in the center is a forbidden and sacred area of ​​Poseidon Island, and is not accessible to ordinary people.

In the very center of the Central Sea lies a small island, about 500 meters high. Most remarkably, the island is shrouded in a faint golden light, which is very similar to the golden light of the Nine Trials of the Sea God that appeared earlier.

At the top of this small island stands a building that resembles a piece of white jade. It is square with a dome and its exterior is composed of huge white stone pillars.

Its entire structure is made of crystal-clear material, filled with a sacred radiance. And this is the true core of Poseidon Island: the Temple of Poseidon.

The Temple of the Sea God, dedicated to the sea god, is the only building on the summit of Sea God Mountain and is the true Sea God Island, known as an island within an island.

Beneath the Temple of the Sea God lies a thousand and one steps. Only guardians of Sea God Island who have passed the Purple Rank or higher assessment are qualified to ascend these steps and enter the Temple of the Sea God for worship.

"Greetings, High Priest." When Yan, Bai Xiuxiu, and the others followed Poseidon to the Temple of Poseidon, they saw six familiar figures, the other six guardians of the holy pillars of Poseidon Island.

Yan followed behind Poseidon, gazing at the massive stone pillars in front of the Sea God's Temple. They were carved with all sorts of patterns, some of which were sea spirit beasts he had seen before, but most of them were creatures they had never seen before. These were all powerful enemies that the Sea God had defeated.

As they approached the Temple of Poseidon, the windowless hall was unusually bright. The interior was spacious and sparsely furnished; the word "simple" best described it.

The main hall has only eight platforms inside, with seven platforms surrounding it in a circle. Each platform is different in style, and they are similar in shape to the seven platforms where the Seven Sacred Pillars of the Sea God are located. They are like miniature versions of the Seven Sacred Pillars platforms, except that there are no sacred pillars here, only platforms.

In the center of the seven platforms, there is another huge platform, which can be seen between the two outer platforms in front. This platform has three layers and is several meters higher than the seven outer platforms.

The platform is circular, with the area decreasing towards the top. This platform is called the Sea God Platform, where the most precious treasure of the entire Sea God Island is enshrined. It is an extremely rare treasure even in the entire Douluo Universe: the super artifact, the Sea God Trident.

"Is this the Trident of Poseidon? It's quite unexpected." Yan stepped forward and saw the Trident of Poseidon on the Poseidon Platform. It was golden in color, and because the front end was completely submerged in the Poseidon Platform, only the rear half of the long handle was visible to everyone, making it look like a golden rod standing at an angle.

Chapter 368 Poseidon Appears Again

"Xiuxiu, go up and pull it out!" Yan stopped in front of the Poseidon Platform. Upon hearing his words, Bai Xiuxiu stepped forward without hesitation and went to the Poseidon Trident, reaching out her right hand to grasp the long handle of the trident.

The patterns on the handle of the trident seemed to perfectly fit her palm. With a soft hum, the phantom of the Demon Soul Great White Shark appeared behind Bai Xiuxiu, releasing wisps of azure divine light.

The golden trident of Poseidon on her forehead lit up, and a beam of concentrated Poseidon's light shone on the trident handle in front of her.

Boom! The moment the light of the sea god shone down, the trident of the sea god in Bai Xiuxiu's hand seemed to tremble. An extremely excited emotion emanated from it, and a faint golden color began to spread. Strands of golden patterns began to spread along with the release of golden energy.

Bai Xiuxiu raised her hand with difficulty, and the Trident of Poseidon moved slightly, then fell silent again. Just as she was about to continue, Yan spoke up once more.

"Use the Heart of the Sea God." With a thought, Bai Xiuxiu grasped the Heart of the Sea God pendant hanging around her neck with her left hand, and a beam of sea god's light instantly poured into the trident in front of her. She could feel that the trident had become much lighter almost instantly.

Originally, even a Sea God inheritor would need at least the strength of a Soul Douluo or even a Title Douluo to pull out the Golden Trident.

However, Bai Xiuxiu's situation is different from Tang San's in the original work. Tang San in the original work was recognized only after passing a test, while Bai Xiuxiu was recognized only after passing the agreement between Yan and Poseidon, so some steps could be omitted.

The trident was gradually rising, and from the edge of the triangle, a thick, three-inch-wide, angular base of the trident head was extending to both sides. The actual trident head was beginning to emerge from the ground.

The trident is naturally divided into three parts: the left and right sides are relatively thin, while the central one is exceptionally wide, giving the impression of a sword.

At the center of the connection between the broad central blade and the lower part, there is a large diamond-shaped hole, making the trident look like something is missing.

"Alright, put the Heart of Poseidon on it." Yan suddenly called out to Bai Xiuxiu to stop. With Bai Xiuxiu's current strength, even if she could completely pull out the trident, she wouldn't be able to use it for herself. The reason she was asked to pull it out was mainly to summon Poseidon again.

For a deity to descend to the mortal realm and appear before people, certain conditions must be met, even in front of their followers. This is one of the special rules of the divine realm.

At this moment, all the patterns on the handle of the trident of Poseidon have been awakened. Although the light is not strong, the golden patterns are exceptionally dazzling.

Golden light erupted from the center of the Poseidon Platform like a volcanic eruption, illuminating Bai Xiuxiu and bathing her in a golden glow.

Bai Xiuxiu lowered her head slightly, and a burst of sea god light erupted from the dark gold trident mark on her forehead, finally landing in the diamond-shaped hole where the trident protruded from the ground.

Buzz... In that instant, the air seemed to freeze, and a strong golden light burst forth from the head of the trident.

The light of the sea god gradually transformed from gold to blue, a deep blue as vast as the ocean. The specks of gold gradually disappeared from the blue, leaving only this pure color.

A blue triangle slowly floated out from her neck, spinning around and approaching the diamond-shaped hole at the head of the trident of the Sea God through a bridge formed by blue light. That was the Vast Ocean Universe Cover, the key to the Sea God's inheritance, the Heart of the Sea God.

When the Heart of Poseidon flew to within three inches of the diamond-shaped hole in the Trident of Poseidon, it stopped. Then, the light shifted, and the Heart of Poseidon, which was originally in the shape of a triangle, instantly doubled in size, and its shape changed at the same time.

The Heart of Poseidon transformed into a deep blue rhombus-shaped gem, its size exactly matching the hole in Poseidon's trident. At that moment, its intense blue light even overshadowed the golden radiance.

"It really is the Heart of the Sea God; this is the complete Golden Trident." Little White, the King of the Demon Soul Great White Shark, was one of the few beings to have seen a complete trident, yet he was still shocked by the beauty and majesty of its complete form. The trident inlaid with the Heart of the Sea God gave people a completely different feeling.

The moment the Heart of Poseidon was inlaid with the golden trident, an incredibly powerful energy erupted, sweeping through the entire hall almost instantly. Everyone instinctively raised their hands to protect their heads and other vital organs, as they were overwhelmed by the energy and could hardly stand.

At this moment, dazzling golden light swept over everything, whether it was the ground or the roof, the walls or the other seven platforms guarding the Sea God's Altar, all were bathed in a layer of golden magic runes.

The immense golden light made the place incredibly luxurious, and an unprecedented sacred aura burst forth from the location of the trident of the sea god, transforming into a huge pillar of light that shot into the sky and directly towards the top of the palace.

The Poseidon Platform trembled violently, as did the Poseidon Temple and even the entire Poseidon Mountain.

The sky was now covered with dark clouds, and the light on the entire Poseidon Island had dimmed. Yet, Poseidon Island itself shone with extraordinary brilliance. The magnificent temple emitted a powerful golden light, which pierced the darkness, illuminating Poseidon Mountain and the entire island.

A thick golden pillar of light shot into the sky, directly scattering the dark clouds. At the same time, the seven sacred pillars of the Sea God on Sea God Island also lit up, with seven golden beams of varying thickness rising from different directions, merging with the golden pillar of light erupting from the Sea God Temple.

This beam of light lasted for a full ten seconds before it subsided, and the dark clouds in the sky were completely transformed into golden clouds by the golden light they had condensed.

The golden ball of light slowly transformed in the air, gradually taking on a human form. It was vaguely visible that the human form was illusory, wearing golden armor with long, dark blue hair cascading over his shoulders. The armor covered almost every part of his body.

In the hand of this humanoid figure of light and shadow was a golden trident that seemed capable of cleaving the heavens and splitting the earth. At this moment, all the believers on Poseidon Island knelt down, looking up at the sky, their devout gazes filled with fervent light, worshipping the golden figure of light and shadow in the sky.

Not only on Poseidon Island, but also countless residents in the surrounding seas, upon seeing the strange phenomenon in the sky, did not hesitate to leave their rooms, kneel down in open spaces, and worship the enormous light and shadow in the sky.

The power of the sea god was visible for miles. All living beings within this area sensed the aura of that golden phantom.

At this moment, the ocean suddenly came to a standstill. The raging waves subsided, and all things in the sea stopped swimming. Their bodies unconsciously turned towards the direction of Poseidon Island, trembling and worshipping respectfully.

Within the Demon Whale Sea near the mainland, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, who was about to transform into a dragon, had opened his enormous single eye, revealing horror and resentment.

Thousands of tiny golden rays appeared from all directions. Some of these rays came from Poseidon Island, but most of them came from the ocean.

This is the power of faith, the faith of all things in the ocean in their belief in the sea god. Bathed in the light of that faith, the enormous phantom of the sea god in mid-air gradually became clearer, as clear as if it were a tangible object.

Inside the Temple of Poseidon, the golden trident on the Poseidon Platform has finally transformed into a completely new form.

On the central blade of the trident, the Heart of the Sea God is inlaid, its original blue gemstone now transformed into gold, exuding a sacred aura.

“This is… the Holy Gate.” Poseidon suddenly looked behind the golden trident, where, accompanied by endless golden light, a golden flame spun continuously, and a hidden portal appeared before everyone.

This so-called sacred gate looks like a portal formed of flames, with crimson-gold flames flowing through it, and beyond the portal seems to be another world.

"Xiuxiu and I will go in. You all stay here." Yan said to everyone, including Poseidon, before walking hand in hand with Bai Xiuxiu toward the sacred gate. Poseidon frowned slightly but ultimately said nothing.

As Yan and Bai Xiuxiu crossed the sacred gate, the surrounding scenery instantly changed, and they found themselves in another world.

This is a blue world, surrounded by a clear, deep blue, and their bodies are sinking. This is an underwater world, and the sea god belongs to the ocean; his true temple is naturally located at the bottom of the sea.

Just below Yan and Bai Xiuxiu, a magnificent palace covering an extremely large area came into view.

Their figures slowly descended, and a layer of golden light could be clearly seen outside the palace, preventing seawater from entering.

As soon as Yan and Bai Xiuxiu's bodies touched the golden light, they easily entered the front of the main hall.

The temple's doors are a hundred meters high, and their thickness is unknown. Both doors are carved with a pattern; on the left door is a towering sea god holding a trident and standing on waves.

The pattern on the right gate depicts Poseidon holding a trident and attacking forward. In front of him is a giant whale rising from the sea, which looks like the Deep Sea Demon Whale King who once fought Poseidon.

As Yan and Bai Xiuxiu approached the palace gate, they automatically tilted back, revealing a straight passage leading directly into the palace.

They continued forward and came to see the entirety of the Sea God's Palace. Thirty-six enormous pillars supported the roof of the palace on each side, and a passage three hundred meters wide led from the center to the innermost part.

At the end of the passage, there was a huge throne, upon which sat a giant, wearing a white robe with gold trim, and a three-pronged ring on his head, with a light blue gem inlaid in the center. This was the true form of Poseidon, the god of the sea.

Chapter 369 Another Conversation with the Sea God

"Your Majesty, it's been a long time." Yan led Bai Xiuxiu to the sea god Poseidon and bowed slightly to the sea god who had revealed his true divine form.

"Boy, you still make me uncomfortable." On the throne, the giant seemed to be sleeping. When Yan and Bai Xiuxiu arrived, he slowly opened his eyes. With just one glance, Yan felt endless pressure. The incomparably strong power made his body almost instantly crush to the ground.

Yan didn't resist much and lay down naturally, but instead of kneeling, she controlled her body to roll over and lie on her back.

Poseidon was clearly taken aback by Yan's unexpected move and was somewhat bewildered. His intention was to teach Yan a lesson and educate the young man about bowing and showing respect, but he didn't expect that the guy would not resist much and instead just roll over and lie down in front of him, which made him seem petty.