Chapter 273 Li’er’s Stroll

Chapter 273: Chapter 273 Li’er’s Stroll

Sea God Island—a certain beach.

Jiang Li’er landed on the shore, slipped off her shoes, and stepped barefoot onto the fine, soft sand, savoring the cool sensation of the waves washing over her ankles.

She looked around, gazing at this unfamiliar island with eyes brimming with curiosity.

"So this is Sea God Island... It’s actually quite beautiful."

She began walking forward along the beach.

Not far ahead lay a cluster of reefs. Waves crashed against the rocks, sending up plumes of white spray. Perched upon the reefs were several seals, basking lazily in the sunlight.

Jiang Li’er walked over, crouched down, and watched the seals.

The seals lifted their heads, fixing their round, jet-black eyes upon her; they seemed intrigued by this stranger who had suddenly appeared in their midst.

"Hello there!" Jiang Li’er waved at them.

Perhaps sensing Jiang Li’er’s gentle aura, the seals let out a few soft barks, then went right back to basking in the sun.

Jiang Li’er smiled, stood up, and continued on her way.

She hadn’t gone far when she spotted a stone pillar.

The pillar was carved with intricate patterns and radiated a faint, ethereal glow—it was the Seahorse Sacred Pillar.

Jiang Li’er tilted her head, scrutinizing the pillar; a flicker of interest danced in her crimson eyes.

"So this is a Sacred Pillar?" she murmured softly, just as her fingertips were about to brush against the stone.

Suddenly, a stern, cold voice rang out from behind her: "Stop!"

Jiang Li’er immediately withdrew her hand and spun around.

A lean, middle-aged man with a stern countenance was striding toward her.

He wore a long blue robe, and his aura was as deep and profound as the ocean itself.

It was none other than one of the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians of Sea God Island—the Seahorse Douluo.

He looked at Jiang Li’er, his eyes holding a mix of wariness and solemnity: "This is a forbidden zone of Sea God Island; outsiders are strictly forbidden from trespassing. Please withdraw immediately."

Jiang Li’er blinked, yet did not leave right away. Instead, she took a half-step back and spoke with a frank, open tone: "I mean no harm, really! I just heard that the Pillar Douluo of Sea God Island are all top-tier powerhouses. I happen to be bored and idle, so I thought I’d ask for a friendly spar with you—nothing serious, just a light exchange. I won’t damage the Sacred Pillar, nor will I hurt anyone."

Seahorse Douluo frowned slightly, his gaze resting upon her as he carefully sensed her aura.

The woman appeared young in age, yet her aura seemed shrouded in a layer of mist—so much so that even he, a Level 94 Titled Douluo, could not discern her true depth.

He had guarded this Sacred Pillar for many years and had encountered countless outsiders, yet she was the very first to so openly propose a spar.

He fell silent for a moment, his mind rapidly weighing the situation.

After careful deliberation, Seahorse Douluo finally relented, though his tone remained stern: "A spar is permissible, but you must agree to three conditions: First, you must not damage the Seahorse Sacred Pillar; second, you must not harm any innocent bystanders; and third, the match ends the moment a winner is decided—no lethal force is to be used. If you agree to these terms, I shall indulge you in a bout."

Jiang Li’er’s eyes lit up, and she nodded instantly: "No problem!"

Seahorse Douluo spoke no further; his Martial Soul erupted into manifestation in an instant.

The ethereal silhouette of a seahorse—its entire body a deep, brilliant blue, adorned with the swirling patterns of ocean waves—materialized behind him.

Beneath his feet, nine Soul Rings lit up in succession—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black—arrayed in perfect order around his form.

"In that case, I humbly ask for your guidance." Jiang Li’er, too, cast aside her playful demeanor and adopted a look of earnest seriousness.

With a sudden blur of motion, she instantly appeared directly in front of Seahorse Douluo!

Seahorse Douluo’s pupils constricted—what incredible speed! He dared not be careless; clenching his right hand into a fist, his soul power surged forth wildly as he instantly activated his fifth soul skill: "Fifth Soul Skill: Raging Sea and Surging Waves Fist!"

His blue soul power condensed into a massive spectral fist, crashing down upon Jiang Li’er with the force of surging tides. Simultaneously, the phantom image hovering behind him materialized an identical giant fist, creating a pincer attack from both front and rear!

Jiang Li’er didn’t even bother to dodge.

She raised her right hand; golden dragon scales instantly sheathed her palm as she lashed out with a single claw strike!

"Bang—!"

Both spectral blue fists were shattered simultaneously by that single claw strike, and the wave-like soul power was instantly dispersed by an invisible aura of draconic might!

Seahorse Douluo’s expression shifted slightly, and he involuntarily took half a step back.

He had never expected his soul skill to be neutralized by his opponent so effortlessly—without even stirring up the slightest ripple.

Before he could steady his mind, Jiang Li’er’s figure had already appeared at his flank, delivering a direct punch imbued with a faint draconic aura!

Seahorse Douluo was, after all, a Level 94 Power-Attack System Titled Douluo with incredibly rich combat experience.

He instantly activated his sixth soul skill; a suit of white bone armor materialized upon his body, merging seamlessly with the phantom image of his Martial Soul.

Sixth Soul Skill: Heavenly Sea Raging Blue Shield!

His form instantly transformed into a colossal seahorse, easily three meters in length. Within a five-meter radius, strange blue ripples began to emanate, forming a solid defensive barrier!

"Clang—!"

Jiang Li’er’s fist smashed against the blue ripples, emitting a dull, thunderous boom. The ripples of the Heavenly Sea Raging Blue Shield shook violently, teetering on the brink of collapse!

Seahorse Douluo felt a terrifying force surge through the defensive ripples, causing his internal energy and blood to churn violently. Gritting his teeth, he realized that his opponent had not yet unleashed her full power; had she done so, his defenses would have shattered long ago.

Taking a deep breath, he immediately activated his seventh soul skill: "Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul Avatar!"

The massive phantom image of the seahorse instantly expanded, enveloping his entire body.

Under the augmentation of his Martial Soul Avatar, his aura skyrocketed, and the soul power surging around him became even more ferocious.

But Jiang Li’er merely stood her ground, sensing his Martial Soul Avatar; a flicker of curiosity, rather than hostility, flashed in her eyes: "Oh? So this is your Martial Soul Avatar? Quite interesting."

She lifted her foot and gave a gentle stomp.

"Boom—!!!"

A terrifying golden draconic might erupted from within her, instantly sweeping across the entire beach!

Seahorse Douluo’s Martial Soul Avatar abruptly stalled; he felt a primal fear, stemming from the very depths of his bloodline, surge through his entire body.

That draconic might caused even his Seahorse Martial Soul to tremble ever so slightly.

"You... Your Martial Soul...!"

Seahorse Douluo’s voice quivered, and the radiance of his Martial Soul Avatar dimmed perceptibly.

Jiang Li’er offered no reply; she simply gazed at him, her tone remaining calm: "I yield to your prowess."

Her figure flickered, and she reappeared directly before Seahorse Douluo.

A fist—imbued with that same draconic might—landed gently upon his shoulder. Though she had not exerted her full strength, the impact instantly threw Seahorse Douluo’s Soul Power into chaos, shattering his Martial Soul Avatar on the spot.

"Thud—!"

Seahorse Douluo was sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the sand and gouging out a shallow crater.

He struggled to rise, yet found his chest feeling tight and his Soul Power circulation sluggish. That seemingly effortless punch had, in truth, carried an overbearing draconic might that left his vital energies in turmoil.

Jiang Li’er landed right in front of him, her voice tinged with a hint of apology: "My apologies; I didn’t quite control my strength. Are you alright?"

Seahorse Douluo froze for a moment before snapping back to reality.

He waved away her outstretched hand, propped himself up against the ground to stand, and gave a light cough. Suppressing the profound shock churning within him, he spoke in a deep, steady voice: "It is of no consequence. You are formidable; I have lost. Our spar has concluded—please, take your leave."

Jiang Li’er tilted her head; far from taking offense, she offered a smile: "Got it! I was just wandering around—I won’t cause any trouble. If the opportunity arises again, I’d love to spar with you another time!"

As she spoke, she turned around and began walking into the distance, waving a hand over her shoulder without ever looking back.

Seahorse Douluo remained rooted to the spot, gazing after her receding figure, standing motionless for a long, silent moment.

His eyes were filled with a profound gravity. These outsiders... each one is truly more unfathomable than the last.

...

Jiang Li’er spent the better part of the day wandering around Sea God Island.

She visited the beach, the woods, the mountain peak, and the cluster of reefs along the coast.

She saw many seabirds she had never seen before, seals basking in the sun upon the reefs, and schools of fish gliding through the ocean waters.

She also encountered a Pillar Douluo—the Starfish Douluo.

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