Three days later—
A circle of peerless beauties sprawled lazily around Tang Yin, their laughter and chatter drifting in the sea breeze. For the past three days, the group had indulged themselves in proper rest without restraint.
"Alright, you've rested enough. Time to begin the second test—any more and you'll develop bad habits of slacking off," Tang Yin declared, his tone firm yet teasing as his gaze fell on Xiao Wu and Rongrong.
The two looked as if they'd just been dragged out of paradise, their pouting expressions practically screaming injustice. Xiao Wu clung to Tang Yin's sleeve in mock protest, while Rongrong puffed out her cheeks dramatically.
"Three days isn't enough!" Xiao Wu whined playfully while Ning Rongrong added with a vigorous nod."Exactly! At least three weeks,"
Tang Yin could only shake his head with a wry smile. "Pass the God of Ocean's trial, and I promise I'll treat you to a proper vacation."
They responded with exaggerated groans, still pouting as if the world had conspired against them. Ignoring their playful complaints, he led them to find the priestess.
Afterwards, Bo Saixi's divine aura enveloped the group. With serene grace, she guided them toward their next destination—the beginning of the second trial near the shore of the Island.
Together, they looked out over the vast ocean, eyes drawn toward the distant, mist-shrouded coast that awaited them.
Tang Yin's eyes shimmered with anticipation—he was eager to meet Xiao Bai, one of the rare and breathtakingly beautiful goddess among the soul beasts.
Swish—
"You all wait here. I'll head down and take a look," Tang Yin said, lifting off the ground with effortless telekinesis. None of the girls tried to stop him; they knew he could stand toe-to-toe with a Titled Douluo.
But Xiao Wu's heart suddenly skipped a beat. She could sense Tang Yin's eagerness, and her instincts stirred uneasily. "It's that familiar feeling again… what's happening?"
It was the same feeling she'd experienced when he had rushed to rescue Zhuyun … a "rescue" that had, unsurprisingly, ended with Zhuyun becoming his lover.
Boom—
"Watch out!" The girls' panicked cries ripped through the air, yanking her out of her spiraling thoughts. The instinctive warning faded as her attention snapped to the real danger unfolding.
At the same time, Tang Yin peered into the waters when the sky darkened. The ocean erupted into a swirling whirlpool, mercilessly hurling him into its depths.
"Tang Yin!"
Xiao Wu cried out, sharp with worry, but even as her voice quivered, his calm voice echoed in her mind through telepathy, grounding her amidst the chaos.
"I'm fine," he reassured them mentally, even as a group of Arrow Fish began attacking him. He couldn't kill them; the Sea God's Trial required that no Ocean creatures be harmed.
Yet their assault did him no damage. On the contrary, their relentless attacks seemed to feed him kinetic energy, strengthening him instead. While he remained unmoved by the onslaught, the chaos had clearly disturbed someone's rest.
Shriek—
The Arrow Fish suddenly froze, their attacks halting as a shiver of fear ran through them. They could feel the overwhelming presence and bloodline suppression of a higher being.
A giant shadow loomed overhead, and the school of fish sprawled before fleeing in terror.
"Let's see what you look like," he said, turning toward the source of the commotion, burning anticipation in his eyes—but all he saw was a pair of massive jaws snapping toward him, trying to swallow him whole.
He raised a brow and smiled wickedly. "Wow, so eager to give me a head? But you're being a little… too hasty. We haven't even met properly yet. Let's start with an introduction."
The shark froze mid-lunge, its massive jaws hanging open, eyes narrowing in confusion—as if it were silently asking, 'Are you alright in the head?'
Seeing the confused look, Tang Yin flashed a charming smile and wiggled his brow before releasing his Spirit Body. His form rippled as intricate runes began to glow across his skin in elaborate patterns.
The shark snapped out of its daze, recognizing the battle-ready human before it. With a burst of speed, it lunged straight at him, sending him flying like a ragdoll.
Boom—
The ocean erupted in a violent splash as Tang Yin was hurled against an island. The impact tore through his clothes, leaving him almost naked, yet he couldn't help grinning amidst the chaos. Few realized that an Ultimate Douluo possessed exceptionally keen eyesight.
Bo Saixi blushed, sneaking glances his way, but her actions didn't escape Yuehua's notice—she had finally figured it out. The priestess was watching her lover—and instead of feeling wary, she felt a surge of pride. Even a peerless Douluo couldn't resist Tang Yin's charm.
"Tang Yin, are you alright?" Bo Saixi asked, trying to control her expression, though her gaze couldn't help but linger lower, where she noticed his… little brother was making a debut.
"I'm fine, but that white shark really surprised me with its speed. It looks fat, but it's actually very mobile," he commented.
Tang Yin, oblivious to his earlier exposure, merely shrugged. With a casual flick, he produced a fresh set of clothes, slipped into them, and turned his gaze toward the ocean—just as the waters before him began to rise.
Bo Saixi felt a pang of disappointment, only to be startled by her own reaction. Why am I even thinking this way? she scolded herself—yet in the end, she pushed the blame onto Tang Yin.
'It's his fault for resembling him so much… yes, this is all his fault.'
"Did you just call me fat?"
The question thundered across the waves, met only by silence before a colossal Great White Shark erupted from the water, its gaze pinning him with ominous weight.
Tang Yin stiffened, a bead of cold sweat sliding down his neck. Brilliant move, genius. 'Since the dawn of mankind, when has any woman in any universe ever liked being called fat?' He scolded himself inwardly.
Swoosh—
The White Shark began her transformation, her massive body shrinking as ocean spray shimmered around her. Sleek fins melted into slender arms, and gleaming scales gave way to flawless skin with a faint pearlescent glow.
In a matter of heartbeats, the once-"fat shark" reshaped into a beast human fusion woman—tall, statuesque, and radiating wild allure.
Sleek fins melted into slender arms, scales gave way to pearlescent skin, and silvery-white hair cascaded like moonlit waves.
Xiao Bai's sharp eyes gleamed with predatory dominance, and azure garments clung to her curves, marking her not merely as a woman, but a queen of the ocean.
"Waa! So beautiful," the girls exclaimed as they caught sight of the half-human, half-beast fusion. Their eyes were wide with admiration.
"Hmph. Human, I dare you to say that again." Her voice cut through the roar of the waves as she proudly showcased her slender figure and voluptuous curves, her gaze locking onto Tang Yin, who couldn't help but feast with his eyes.
Xiao Bai felt a surge of satisfaction seeing his reaction—but froze when she caught Bi Saixi's dangerous glare. Hastily, she performed an exaggerated salute.
"Priestess Bo Saixi, you look as divine as ever. I'm about to test these humans, so I'll be on my way..." With that, she dipped back into the water, transforming into a shark once more, much to Tang Yin's dissatisfaction.