"Stomp!"
An azure arc of light traveled across the sea's surface and descended upon the beach outside Sea God's Island.
Luo Yu materialized his form.
In his hand, he dragged the crystalline and translucent Boundless Universe Shield, within which a beautifully scaled White Shark swam.
The sparkling pupils emitted a light of timidity and curiosity.
Purple Pearl hugged him tightly like an octopus clinging to its prey.
"Hey, we're here, can't bear to let go?" Luo Yu said with a laugh as he patted Purple Pearl's shoulder.
Purple Pearl didn't move, her Beautiful Eyes wide open, staring intently at Luo Yu.
"What are you staring at?" Luo Yu asked.
Purple Pearl swallowed her saliva.
Looking at the far-off shark swarm whose banners and drums had ceased, and the Princess of the Great White Sharks that Luo Yu had captured in his hand, she was shocked to the point of numbness.
"Brother Yu ... you ... are you really that ... strong ..."
"It's alright, I didn't really exert much effort," replied Luo Yu.
"You call this not exerting much effort?"
Purple Pearl's spirits had eased a bit, but now her mouth was agape with disbelief as she looked at the man.
"Are you kidding me?"
"To snatch away their princess out of hundreds of ferocious Devil Soul Great White Sharks, isn't that strong enough?"
Luo Yu pinched her tender chin.
"What do you think, following me, not too bad, huh?"
Purple Pearl was startled beyond measure. Was this really about whether it was worth it or not?
The strength that Luo Yu suddenly displayed had scared her.
She was considered worldly and had even been the goddess of Martial Soul Hall in the past, but she had never heard of anyone so young possessing such terrifying power.
Taking the daughter of a super soul beast just like that?
Luo Yu sighed.
"Relax, relax a little," he said.
Purple Pearl's tense figure couldn't easily relax, the shock of Luo Yu's sudden surge in power was too overwhelming for her.
Just what kind of mysterious man was he?
Purple Pearl swallowed her saliva again.
She used to be quite confident, but now she couldn't help but wonder if she was worthy of such an outstanding man.
He couldn't just be toying with her because he was lonely lately, could he?
When they would leave Sea God's Island, would he just ...
At this thought, Purple Pearl's face turned pale ...
Seemingly seeing through her, Luo Yu slapped Purple Pearl's bottom with a laugh and scolded,
"What nonsense are you thinking about?"
"You're my woman now, just relax."
Purple Pearl jumped down from Luo Yu's embrace, her Beautiful Eyes showing a hint of resentment.
"You're this powerful, why didn't you tell me, I was totally unprepared."
Luo Yu shrugged and said, "You never asked me. I can't very well go around bragging about how strong I am, now can I? That'd be so tacky."
"That's so cheesy."
"Tss~" Purple Pearl pouted, throwing him a charming and playful glance.
However, seeing that Luo Yu was still affectionate despite his strength, Purple Pearl's heart settled down.
"Brother Yu, why did you capture the princess of the shark swarm?" Purple Pearl curiously looked towards the mini Devil Soul Great White Shark inside the Boundless Universe Shield.
"Wife, you have to start with small soul beasts."
"Ah?" Purple Pearl focused her gaze.
"Cough, cough, cough, you heard wrong," Luo Yu coughed and said, "I counted the stars and felt a connection with her, so I decided to give her a chance."
"I heard wrong?"
Purple Pearl scratched her head, thinking that Luo Yu surely couldn't harbor such thoughts towards a White Shark.
Thus, she dismissed her doubts.
"Swish swish—"
A sea breeze blew over from the island, bringing with it a warm, moist fragrance.
Luo Yu gazed into the distance.
The island of Sea God was lush with exuberant greenery, completely enveloped by vegetation, its bounds not visible at a glance, and it was at least five times larger than Zi Zhenzhu Island.
Under the sunlight, the beach glimmered with fine, white sands that emitted a faint silver radiance.
"Strange," Luo Yu stroked his chin.
"It's beautiful, what's strange about it?" Purple Pearl didn't understand.
Luo Yu said suspiciously, "Isn't it said that Sea God's Island is unwelcoming to outsiders? Why has no one come to capture me when I so brazenly landed on the island?"
Purple Pearl rolled her eyes.
"Others land on the island wishing for a smooth visit, yet you seem like you're actually hoping for someone to come and catch you."
Luo Yu sighed.
"If people come, they can lead the way directly for me."
"Otherwise, I'll have to find the destination myself."
Purple Pearl was speechless.
Everyone else arrives at Sea God's Island with trepidation, yet he was far too nonchalant, treating it as if it were a sightseeing tour.
"Brother Yu, you should still be careful," she said.
"I've heard that Sea God's Island has Seven Great Pillar Protectors, each of them Titled Douluo or above in strength, and above them, a Red-robed Sacrificer of unfathomable cultivation level."
"Don't worry, follow me, and nothing will happen to you."
Luo Yu's lips turned up in a smile, "And I didn't come here to fight anyway."
"That's good then." Purple Pearl breathed a sigh of relief.
In her heart, she thought that even if Luo Yu were strong, how could he possibly contend with the entire Sea God's Island?
She had just relaxed when Luo Yu's next move immediately made her nervous again.
With a boom.
A deep pit exploded in the ground, the violent noise spreading far and wide, shaking the distant jungle.
Purple Pearl: "???"
"Brother Yu, what are you doing?"
"Drawing the snake out of its hole," Luo Yu looked towards the distance, not wandering aimlessly, waiting for someone to come.
Purple Pearl slapped her forehead, sighing long and deep.
She hadn't expected the man to be so rash.
Now, she could only follow his lead.
Very soon, alerted by the noise on this side, a line of figures darted out from the distant jungle — seven or eight people in total.
They quickly surrounded the area.
They wore uniform light-yellow robes, led by a middle-aged man, the rest all youthful.
"Yellow-Garbed Soul Master?"
Luo Yu raised an eyebrow.
He had already learnt that upon reaching adulthood, every Soul Master on Sea God's Island would undergo the Sea God's test.
The Sea God would grant tests of five different levels — white, yellow, purple, black, red — according to the Soul Master's talent.
Passing the test of a particular tier meant wearing the corresponding level's attire thereafter, with a strict hierarchy in place.
While Luo Yu was sizing them up, the group of Yellow-Garbed Soul Masters was also assessing Luo Yu.
"Land Soul Master?" the leading middle-aged Yellow-Garbed Soul Master frowned.
Luo Yu smiled, "Is there a problem?"
The middle-aged Soul Master said coldly, "Although I don't know how the two of you were so lucky to get here, I advise you to leave quickly. Sea God's Island does not welcome Continental Soul Masters."
Purple Pearl, fearing that Luo Yu's temper would lead him to start a fight, quickly stepped forward.
"I remember the rule on Sea God's Island, that any Soul Master who lands on the island has the right to undergo the Sea God's test," she said.
The middle-aged Soul Master nodded.
"Indeed that is the case."
"But I advise you to leave quickly; the Sea God's test will be several times more difficult for Continental Soul Masters."
"If you're stubborn, you will die."
"Even if you're lucky enough to pass the test, you will never be able to leave Sea God's Island and must serve beside the Sea God forever."
Purple Pearl glanced at Luo Yu and saw that he remained unmoved, his gaze fixed on the Boundless Universe Shield in his hand.
"We've traveled a long distance just to undergo the Sea God's test, please let us pass," she said to the middle-aged Soul Master.
"Ghost bent on dying cannot be stopped," he shook his head and snorted coldly, but his actions were resolute.
"Fine, come with me," he said.