Chapter 323: Bo Saixi's Crushing Defeat
In the Divine Realm, at the Sea God's Temple, the Sea God and Asura God sat together. The Sea God's expression was grim.
According to Asura God's plan, the Sea God was simply meant to use Bo Saixi to teach Yang Potian a lesson, helping him understand the vast divide between gods and mortals, as well as the difference between godly power and spirit power.
But they hadn't anticipated Yang Potian's strength to exceed their expectations. Throughout the long battle, his spirit power seemed bottomless, with an exceptionally rapid recovery rate.
What shocked the two gods even more was that, in his all-out final move, Yang Potian had forced back even the Sea God's legendary Golden Thirteen Halberds, a divine technique powered by the ocean itself.
Had the Sea God not reacted swiftly and decisively, and had Yang Potian not held back slightly at the last moment, Bo Saixi might have been killed outright by that final Shooting the Sun attack. Even the Sea God himself felt immense pressure from Yang Potian's strength.
The Sea God glared at Asura God. "Asura, you went a bit far this time. In testing Yang Potian's full strength and refining his abilities, you made me use an excessive amount of my divine power. You owe me some compensation."
The Asura God's face remained expressionless. "I miscalculated. I didn't expect him to grow this much, especially in his desperate attack. His strength is far beyond what I anticipated."
The Sea God spoke with confusion. "Asura, from every perspective, Yang Potian already possesses the power of a lesser god. Do you still plan to let him continue the divine trials on Douluo Star?"
Asura God thought carefully before replying, "At this point, he has only a few trials remaining, which he'll likely complete within two years. I doubt anything in them will truly challenge him. But I still feel he lacks in terms of temperament—he's still missing that decisive ruthlessness."
The Sea God sighed. "Asura, you may be overthinking it. In both spirit and strength, he's come far. He's ruthless with enemies yet fiercely loyal to his allies. What more do you want?"
Asura God sighed. "True. But you know how complex the power dynamics in the Divine Realm are, with the Five God-Kings each holding different stances. While Yang Potian has many strengths, I've yet to see him exhibit ambition or the will to overcome challenges decisively."
"As the Divine Realm's enforcer, the Asura God needs to act impartially, yet cannot be too rigid, or we risk division among the gods."
"What I see in him is someone who's avoided making enemies, fearful of responsibility and possible retaliation—traits unfit for an enforcer."
The Sea God showed a hint of sympathy for Yang Potian. "Isn't that a bit strict? He's only in his twenties and has already led Tianxing Academy to flourish. Naturally, he's cautious about the safety of his family and friends."
Asura God fell silent, drinking his wine. After a while, he said, "Perhaps my expectations are too high. As an enforcer, he'd need to cast aside all restraints, act without hesitation, and resolve issues with extreme measures, as I once did."
The Sea God looked puzzled. "Is his prudent nature truly a fault? If he becomes the new Asura God, his stability could benefit the Divine Realm."
Asura God nodded. "True, his steadiness is unshakable—my concern is that it might lead to stagnation rather than progress."
The Sea God suddenly looked alarmed. "Are you worried he might clash with the Gods of Evil and Destruction in the future, resulting in irreconcilable conflict?"
Asura God's eyes glinted coldly. "Perhaps. He will have to make a choice sooner or later. I'll see how he handles the sixth trial."
Understanding Asura God's decision, the Sea God remained silent.
Back on Douluo Star, above Sea God Island, Bo Saixi seemed to regain clarity, coming to terms with the battle's outcome.
With a bitter smile, she spoke to Yang Potian. "You've won. I never imagined that in such a short time, your power would grow to this level. I've been too arrogant."
Yang Potian's expression was calm. "You flatter me, Senior. It was merely a stroke of luck."
Bo Saixi appeared to recall something. "Yang Potian, I know your strength has surpassed mine. But could you perhaps avoid troubling Tang San in the future? After all, he's the descendant of a dear friend."
Yang Potian scoffed. "That's a curious request, Senior. From beginning to end, what conflict have I had with Tang San? Who, truly, has been provoking whom? As High Priest of Sea God Island, can you act with genuine fairness and impartiality, whether toward me or Tianyue?"
Bo Saixi's face paled. "I cannot be truly impartial. Tang San is, after all, Tang Chen's descendant, and I still feel bound by old friendships."
Yang Potian paused, then sighed. "Senior, if you want Tang San to live a peaceful life, it might be best to keep him on Sea God Island. If he returns to the continent, the consequences could be difficult to predict—especially since Tang San is a thorn in the sides of Bibi Dong and her allies."
Throughout the exchange, Yang Potian made no promises about what he would do in the future, but Bo Saixi understood clearly. If Tang San left Sea God Island, he would likely face Yang Potian's wrath, and she would be powerless to stop it.
With a flash of spirit energy, Bo Saixi's body quickly healed, the blood on her clothes and face vanishing, restoring her usual elegance and dignity.
Yet to her surprise, despite her current strength, the wound left by Yang Potian's Soul-Breaking Spear on her shoulder remained unhealed. It was clear this injury was not simple and wouldn't recover easily.
Sighing, Bo Saixi returned to Sea God Island.
Seeing the wound on her shoulder, the Sea God Island Seven Sacred Pillars were all stunned, especially angered that the high priest they revered had suffered such a grave injury.
Looking around at them, Bo Saixi said, "From now on, the Seven Sacred Pillars must take turns patrolling Sea God Island to prevent any intrusion by those with malicious intent."
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