When Tang Sui returned, Tang San and the others were discussing the second trial.
"Sui Sui, you're back," Tang San said, turning his head to look at Tang Sui as she approached. Xiao Wu, eager, leaned forward and asked, "Sui Sui, what did you talk about with that Demon Soul Great White Shark?" Was there something she couldn't hear?
Facing everyone's curious gazes, Tang Sui lightly scratched her cheek with a finger, evading the core issue. "When you all underwent your first trial, didn't I go to find my eighth spirit ring after returning?"
Everyone nodded.
"To find a suitable spirit ring, I specifically traveled to the outer sea and explored all the nearby territories of powerful spirit beasts."
Actually, she had gone to lure away the Demon Whale King pack.
"Of course, I encountered some ill-tempered sea spirit beasts, and I fought with them."
If she was trying to evade them, she wouldn't brazenly enter the Demon Whale King's territory.
Despite the vastness of the ocean, the nearby sea areas were almost clearly demarcated. There were unclaimed waters, but no islands, which was rather absurd, so she could only drift in the waters of other sea spirit beasts' territories.
"Although I am alone and weak, I'm fast at escaping. If I can't win, my escape skills are maxed out."
When in doubt, dive into one's domain or activate a third spirit ability.
If that didn't work, take to the sky.
Demonic beasts were incredibly adaptable; it was a race against who would run out of breath first.
Thinking of this, an innocent smile appeared on Tang Sui's delicate face. "In the two months I was wandering the seas, the nearby waters probably know me well. Sea spirit beasts are not unintelligent, and perhaps this information has been passed through their unique channels."
"Xiao Bai, that Demon Soul Great White Shark, is actually the matriarch of the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan. She also learned of this through the sea spirit beasts' unique communication channels and was very curious about me. So, we had a friendly chat, and in the end, she extended an olive branch of alliance, saying we could fight together in the future."
Demon Soul Great White Sharks lived in the waters near Sea God Island, and she had been in the outer sea. Offending anyone there wouldn't lead to trouble with the Demon Soul Great White Shark clan; this was perfectly reasonable.
The others were speechless.
At this moment, those who knew how strong Tang Sui was in a one-on-one fight and those who hadn't seen Tang Sui unleash her full power fell silent.
Bai Chenxiang, unaware of the truth, believed her.
She looked at Tang Sui with relief, saying sincerely, "So that's what happened. Fortunately, Sui Sui, you ran fast enough and didn't fall into their trap. You know, when I defeated the Sea Phantom Beast in the first trial, it was so sudden. As soon as I entered the water, I was caught."
Ma Hongjun's expression was subtle, with a hint of unspoken words. *Xiangxiang, you're still too young!*
"Ahem." Tang San cupped his fist and coughed lightly into it, drawing everyone's attention back. "Since the 'content' of the second trial is clear, let's discuss the next schedule."
He turned to Ma Hongjun. "Fatty, continue to aim for level 70. The rest of us need to go into the water and try constantly. Xiangxiang, you can join us when you're not training, but pay attention to your safety."
Bai Chenxiang and Ma Hongjun nodded.
Dai Mubai stretched his limbs. "Having powerful hundred-thousand-year spirit beasts as free sparring partners who won't actually harm us is a rare opportunity. Without further ado, let's adjust our states and get started immediately." His tone was full of eagerness.
Tang San chuckled and his gaze shifted to Tang Sui. "What about Sui Sui..."
Tang Sui raised her hand. "Although we've formed a friendly alliance, I think I can—"
"Buzz—" A sudden buzzing in her mind caused Tang Sui's voice to abruptly stop, her pupils losing focus.
'No, you cannot.' In the dark mental space, the fox-faced, narrow-eyed fox's eyes gleamed with a faint green light. 'Return to the Slaughter City quickly. The Ten-Headed Sun-Scorching Serpent is about to hatch.'
Tang Sui trembled. Regaining her senses, she saw Xiao Wu, with a worried expression, leaning close, and Tang San, with concern etched on his face.
"Sui Sui, what's wrong?" Tang San, who had been the first to sense the invisible ripple emanating from Tang Sui, looked at his sister as she regained consciousness, his worry almost spilling from his eyes.
Tang Sui shook her head. The fox-faced entity in her mind let out a sharp laugh, 'It seems that to prevent you, a bug, from interfering, they've really found something for you to do.'
The ape-faced entity grumbled unhappily, 'It's all because you're not strong enough! Can't you grow faster? Then you can create eight or ten clone forms and dominate them all, making Him furious?!'
Da Fei clicked his tongue. 'Dream on. It's good if our little master can currently condense one complete demon power clone. Ten or eight, indeed.'
Indeed. Just condensing one demon power clone that inherited 100% of the main body's power was quite draining for her, let alone ten or eight.
However, this was also a good thing.
A fleeting dark gleam flashed in Tang Sui's eyes as she responded to her companions, "It's nothing. It's a good thing. I need to leave Sea God Island for a while."
Xiao Wu's heart suddenly tightened. "Sui Sui, is your trial starting again?"
Tang Sui's lips curved into a bright smile. "No, I'm going back somewhere. An important uncle of mine is about to break through."
Uncle? Xiao Wu and Tang San froze. Tang San, who understood, reacted, his pupils contracting slightly. "Could it be?" The Ten-Headed Sun-Scorching Serpent, a primordial beast, could break through again? Could it be transforming into a dragon?
Tang Sui nodded and raised her hand, circulating the magnificent demon power within her body. "It's exactly as you think, Brother. Everyone, keep up the good work with your trials. When I return, I'll share this surprise with you!" Because by then, she would have enough confidence to openly display her prowess, without having to act in secret.
Dai Mubai was the first to grin. He responded heartily, "Then we'll be waiting for your surprise!"
Ning Rongrong and the others recovered, their faces also filled with anticipation and blessings.
Tang Sui nodded, and a rich black-red light emanated from her. It permeated the ground from where Tang Sui stood, her immense demon power mixed with powerful mental energy reaching every part of the soil, imprinting her demon power on the island as an anchor point for spatial teleportation. The moment the anchor point was established, a dark spatial rift opened above Tang Sui. She leaped up, rushing into the rift, her aura completely disappearing from the vicinity of Sea God Island.
Ma Hongjun withdrew his gaze, took a deep breath, and fire ignited in his eyes. "Then I'll find a place to cultivate! Xiangxiang, want to go together?"
Bai Chenxiang looked at everyone, then at Ma Hongjun. Thinking of how far behind her spirit power level and cultivation were, she sighed. "Okay." The prerequisite for taking risks was having a sufficiently strong foundation. Her foundation wasn't even laid yet; trying now would only be a burden to everyone. The most urgent thing was to quickly become stronger herself.
The second to recover was Tang San. "Alright. Dai Da Ge, let's draw lots randomly and group up from fewest to most, then head into the water to try."
Dai Mubai nodded, his fists colliding, his fighting spirit surging. "Time is short. Let's group up immediately and dive in!"
"Okay!"