Chapter 320: Challenging the Seagod Douluo
At this moment, Tai Long's face twisted in fury, and he couldn't help but shout, "Big brother, we're all members of the Four Single-Attribute Clans. You could've saved them—why didn't you?"
Yang Potian merely let out a cold laugh. "You seem to be forgetting something. What does any of this have to do with Skywalk Academy?"
"Have you all forgotten? Our Four Single-Attribute Clans severed all ties years ago. Back then, your two clans ignored everyone's warnings, disregarded years of friendship, and insisted on joining the Haotian Sect. That decision brought repeated retribution from the Spirit Empire, leading to the mess you're in now."
"And perhaps you've also forgotten the times Titan and Bai He followed Tang Hao to Skywalk Academy, trying to use force to intimidate the Po clan. And now you're here talking to me about 'family ties' between the Four Single-Attribute Clans? Did you think I would just stand idly by?"
As Yang Potian finished speaking, thunder rumbled through the skies, as if his words alone had exerted a tremendous pressure on everyone present.
Bo Saixi's expression turned grim as she witnessed the scene. She was starting to lose her grasp on Yang Potian's true power; to her shock, he had grown even stronger in such a short time.
Hearing this, both Tai Long and Bai Chenxiang felt ashamed. Their families had chosen this path. Why would anyone want to involve themselves with their troubles?
Tang San, on the other hand, gritted his teeth, his face contorted in anger. "Yang Potian, this is all because of you! If you hadn't injured my father at Skywalk Academy, he wouldn't have lost his arm, and his strength wouldn't have been weakened. He wouldn't have fallen into Bibi Dong's hands!"
Yang Potian scoffed. "How interesting, Tang San. When you broke into Skywalk Academy to steal, did you consider the consequences of getting caught? Even after we caught you, we still showed mercy, sparing your life out of respect for Haotian Sect. Yet, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao turned on us without a second thought, attacking my grandfather and the others. Am I wrong to defend my own family?"
"Is it that only the Haotian Sect has the right to bully others, yet no one is allowed to fight back? Is that the so-called logic of Haotian Sect?"
Tang San's anger only intensified, bordering on desperation. "How dare you insult the great Haotian Sect! Your Po clan is nothing but a bunch of ingrates. Without Haotian Sect's protection, you would've been destroyed long ago. Don't forget how many years your family lived comfortably under our wing!"
Yang Potian's face grew cold. "So just because we once sought shelter under Haotian Sect, you think we're obligated to serve you for generations? Do you really see yourself as that important? The Po clan has grown strong on its own, and we have no intention of bowing to anyone."
As Yang Potian's voice fell, a palpable killing intent radiated from him, so intense that the very air seemed to tremble.
Bo Saixi's face darkened as she unleashed her own power, countering his murderous aura. "Enough, Yang Potian! Tang San's words were spurred by the grief of losing his family. As an Extreme Douluo, must you stoop to arguing with an ordinary soul master?"
Yang Potian looked at Bo Saixi with a wry smile. "How amusing, Senior Bo Saixi. When my family lost hundreds of lives to Haotian Sect, you urged me to let go of my anger and mend things. Yet, when Tang San's father suffered a minor injury, you don't tell him to put aside his hatred. Shouldn't he be urged to let go as well?"
Bo Saixi was rendered speechless by his response.
Seeing her expression, Yang Potian couldn't help but sneer. The so-called "Land of Love," Douluo Continent was indeed riddled with double standards. Bo Saixi was simply another lovestruck soul who clung to her own bias. If it weren't for his respect for the Seagod and his sister's eventual trials, he'd hardly feel compelled to be polite.
In his eyes, the current Heaven Dou Academy team was insignificant. Only Tang San had barely reached the level of a quasi-Soul Douluo, and he hadn't yet obtained his eighth spirit ring. The others were even weaker and posed no threat whatsoever.
It looked like they were nearing the end of their third Seagod Island trial, with the remaining tests likely to be shorter and simpler. He wondered if he might still get a chance to deal with them when they left Seagod Island.
With a smirk, Yang Potian spoke again, "By the way, Senior Bo Saixi, here's some news for you. The Spirit Empire has already wiped out both royal families of the two great empires. Their complete takeover is only a matter of time. Knowing Bibi Dong's temperament, I'd say there's a good chance she'll soon turn her sights on Vast Sea City."
"The city is filled with sea soul masters, all loyal followers of the Seagod. Also, members of the Strength Clan, Speed Clan, and Shrek Academy are all there. When Bibi Dong's forces storm the city, will you intervene, Senior?"
The group's faces paled once more, especially Bo Saixi, Tang San, Tai Long, and Bai Chenxiang.
Bo Saixi was the most devout follower of the Seagod, and the sea soul masters were her god's people. Knowing they might be massacred disturbed her deeply, especially since this would affect the Seagod's power of belief.
Tang San, meanwhile, thought of his teacher, Yu Xiaogang. Tai Long and Bai Chenxiang were thinking of their remaining family members. All of them looked to Bo Saixi with hope; this was a matter of life and death for their loved ones.
Caught off guard by their expectant looks, Bo Saixi could only respond awkwardly. "Seagod Island's rule is that no outsiders may enter, not even the sea soul masters, much less those from the mainland."
Yang Potian couldn't help but inwardly sneer. When it didn't concern them, people could easily justify their own moral high ground. But once it involved them personally, they'd quickly change their tune.
At that moment, Tai Long spoke up, "Big brother, can you save my grandfather and the others? I'll give anything if you can."
Yang Potian shook his head. "It's too late. The Spirit Empire is sweeping across the land. I'm not about to endanger the thousands of people at Skywalk Academy for the sake of your Strength and Speed Clans."
It was a straightforward decision, and even Bo Saixi, the so-called devout follower, wasn't willing to intervene. Why would he risk his people for something that had nothing to do with him? Sparing Tang San's life and refraining from further action had been concession enough.
Bo Saixi then looked at him and asked, "Yang Potian, why have you come to Seagod Island? Surely not just to say these things?"
Yang Potian adopted a more serious demeanor, bowing respectfully toward her. "Senior Bo Saixi, I, Yang Potian, formally request a duel with you."
The others were taken aback. Yang Potian actually dared to challenge Seagod Douluo Bo Saixi! They had heard that Bo Saixi could harness the power of the sea itself, and even Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu had fallen to her on Seagod Island.
Bo Saixi's face turned steely. Her aura became as icy as frost as she replied, "Yang Potian, consider carefully. Here on Seagod Island, no soul master on earth can defeat me."
She was right. On Seagod Island, Bo Saixi could wield the Seagod's divine power. As the Seagod's High Priest, she was the deity's representative on Douluo Star. For herself, the island, and her god, she could not afford to lose.
Yang Potian, his expression solemn, answered, "I humbly request your guidance, Senior."
With his words, an invisible tension divided the sky, half red and half blue.
Tang San and his companions felt the immense pressure. They had no power to resist; in that moment, they were like ants facing the heavens themselves.
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