Three days later, everyone arrived at Sea God Mountain at the agreed time.
This was the location for the sixth trial. Although Dugu Yan and the others had already completed all their trials, they still came to watch.
After all, this trial, unlike the previous ones, didn't offer multiple attempts; failure meant the end.
Knowing the consequences, everyone's mood was somewhat heavy.
Even Tang San was unusually nervous. He wasn't afraid of failing the trial, but he worried about letting his master down, or not having enough time to repay his master's kindness.
At this moment, Lin Mu's eyes flashed, noticing that his disciple's emotions were a bit off.
"Little San, you can definitely pass the sixth trial. I believe in you!"
As he spoke, Lin Mu put his arm around Tang San's shoulder. From their appearance, they didn't look like master and disciple, but more like peers.
Hearing this, Tang San nodded energetically.
In fact, they had already considered various strategies, and as long as nothing unexpected happened, they should be able to hold out against Bo Saixi for a while.
Ever since provoking the God of Wrath three days ago, Tang San had been restless, constantly worried about something unexpected happening during the trial.
A moment later, Tang San quickly walked to Ah Yin's side and whispered, "Mom, if it were me—"
Before he could finish, Ah Yin immediately interrupted, "Don't talk nonsense. Your master and I will wait for your triumphant return. Your master is here for you."
Ah Yin had complete trust in Lin Mu.
As for that unsightly, slovenly drunkard, she had long forgotten him. Her newly formed family was perfect, filled with top-tier handsome men and beautiful women.
"Are you all ready?"
A calm voice drifted from afar, followed by a red figure descending from the sky.
It was Bo Saixi. Compared to before, her face was much more serious. Her gaze quickly swept over everyone, finally settling on Lin Mu.
"Lin Mu, if you interfere with this assessment, it will be considered a failure for them," Bo Saixi warned beforehand.
If Lin Mu were to intervene, with his ability to easily annihilate a divine thought, she would be powerless to resist and completely at his mercy.
Lin Mu shrugged noncommittally.
Then, Bo Saixi looked at the five participants, her tone heavy and unwavering.
"You only have one chance, and I won't go easy on you."
"If any of you five cannot withstand the trial for the duration of one incense stick, then your assessment will be considered a failure."
"The punishment for failure is something you are all well aware of, so I won't elaborate."
Hearing this, everyone's hearts sank.
Although they already knew these rules, hearing them again from Bo Saixi's mouth felt like a mountain pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.
Soon, Tang San was the first to recover, solemnly saying, "We will definitely pass Senior's assessment."
These words were like a tranquilizer, greatly boosting the confidence of the other four.
Although this was a team test for the five of them, they all knew that the key to victory lay with Tang San, so most of the pressure rested on his shoulders.
If Tang San couldn't buy them more time, no matter how hard they tried, they wouldn't be able to pass the sixth trial.
That said, they couldn't place all their hopes entirely on Tang San.
This trial was far more difficult than before; only by working together could they safely pass it.
"Since you're ready, the trial will begin immediately. The rest of you, observe from the sidelines."
As she spoke, Bo Saixi glanced at Lin Mu.
Clearly, she wasn't entirely at ease with him; she feared he might secretly plot something she wouldn't detect.
Lin Mu was slightly annoyed by Bo Saixi's look. Did he seem like the kind of person who would act recklessly?
Uh, it seems so.
Thinking this, Lin Mu's lips twitched. He then reached out and embraced Ah Yin's slender waist, and with a wave of his hand, he and the others rode the wind away from Sea God Mountain.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the steps leading to the Sea God Temple.
Seeing them out of the combat range, Bo Saixi finally relaxed. Even if Lin Mu was exceptionally strong, he couldn't possibly influence the assessment from such a distance.
With Bo Saixi lighting an incense stick, the assessment officially began.
"Fifth Soul Skill, Blue Silver Eternal Forest!"
The moment the incense was lit, Tang San's fifth soul ring suddenly shone brightly.
In an instant, a miniature Blue Silver Forest enveloped Bo Saixi, completely blocking her path.
It was less a forest and more of a completely enclosed cage.
Then, Yu Tianheng transformed into a thunder dragon, carrying Ning Rongrong away, while Ye Lingling, on her Emerald Wings, carried Xiao Wu in the opposite direction.
This differed from their initial plan.
After some discussion, everyone felt that Xiao Wu alone couldn't hold out for long, so they changed the original team composition.
After all, Yu Tianheng alone couldn't possibly protect two support characters at once.
Even with Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong's support, Yu Tianheng had only barely defeated the Sea Dragon Douluo. Against Bo Saixi, who was close to a god, he wouldn't have lasted long.
However, Bo Saixi could only use her first six soul skills.
With Ning Rongrong's full amplification, Yu Tianheng should be able to hold out for a while; whether or not Ye Lingling was there made little difference.
Therefore, Ye Lingling and Xiao Wu were paired together.
On one hand, Ye Lingling could use her Emerald Wings to fly, carrying Xiao Wu to a distant place.
On the other hand, Ye Lingling's external soul bone and torso soul bone could both defend. Coupled with Xiao Wu's invincible golden body, they could hold out for a considerable amount of time.
Tang San did not choose to escape; he chose to stay and buy time.
However, Bo Saixi was, after all, a peerless expert with a cultivation Level of 99. Even though Tang San's fifth soul skill was a hundred-thousand-year soul skill, it couldn't hold her for too long.
Less than two minutes later, Bo Saixi broke free from the incredibly sturdy cage.
The moment she emerged, Bo Saixi discovered that only Tang San was left outside.
She immediately used her spiritual power to sense the others, only to find that the other four were already thousands of meters away.
Soon, she realized their plan.
Splitting into three groups was undoubtedly the safest method.
As long as Tang San could buy time, the other four could fly to the two ends of Sea God Island, thus greatly wasting her time.
In an instant, the two attacked almost simultaneously.
With all his soul bones disabled, Tang San could only use the Clear Sky Hammer to strike Bo Saixi.
However, the instant they made contact, Tang San felt as if he had struck a mountain, and he was immediately blasted away by the immense soul power.
Although Bo Saixi could only use her first six soul skills, her Level 99 soul power was more than enough to crush everyone.