Chapter 252: Being Single Isn't So Bad
The God of Asura could grant the Slaughter God Domain to those undergoing his trials, so naturally, as the Sea God, Neptune could do the same for his followers with the Sea God Domain if he wished. Given that Bo Saixi had sacrificed her life to help him ascend to godhood, Neptune was certainly not going to be stingy. Whatever arrangements could be made for her, he ensured they were in place.
Although Bo Saixi had lost the Sea God Martial Soul bestowed upon her by the previous Sea God, her spirit ring configuration and domain enhancements meant that she was in no way weaker than before. In fact, she had even surpassed her previous self in many aspects.
The moment she unleashed the Sea God Domain, its overwhelming, tidal like aura surged outward in all directions. When it clashed with the Slaughter God Domain, a massive explosion erupted.
Tang Chen, still in his frenzied state, was sent flying backward as if electrocuted, his blood red eyes filled with disbelief.
"It seems your mind truly isn't clear," Bo Saixi remarked as she watched Tang Chen retreat in disarray. The excitement she had once felt was now completely gone, replaced by an inexplicable emptiness almost as if a long held illusion had been shattered.
After not seeing Tang Chen for decades, she had longed for their reunion. However, now that they were face to face again, the stark contrast between her expectations and reality shattered the idealized version of him she had built up in her mind over the years.
She suddenly realized that she never truly "loved" Tang Chen as much as she had thought. Her feelings for him had been more of an admiration for an exceptional man rather than an undying, passionate love. It had never been that deep it had been exaggerated in her own mind.
Bo Saixi had lived on Sea God Island since childhood. After passing the Sea God's top tier Eight Trials, she became the High Priestess, and within just a few decades, she had reached the peak of Rank 99 soul power.
At the time, the Douluo Continent had produced two other Rank 99 Limit Douluo Qian Daoliu, known as the "Unrivaled Sky," and Tang Chen, known as the "Unrivaled Earth."
These two men had come to Sea God Island together, initially with aggressive intentions. However, the moment they saw Bo Saixi, they were captivated by her breathtaking beauty.
From that point on, these two old men began relentlessly pursuing her, declaring their love for her. But Bo Saixi had no good impression of these two imposing visitors, so she asked them to leave Sea God Island.
However, as two of the only three existing Limit Douluo in the world second only to deities how could they be so easily dismissed?
Since words weren't enough to make them leave, the only option left was combat. Thus, the three strongest Limit Douluo of their time engaged in battle.
Ultimately, due to the advantage of fighting at sea, Bo Saixi defeated them both.
After their defeat, Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen didn't leave. Instead, they shamelessly stayed on Sea God Island.
Perhaps it was loneliness… No, it was because of loneliness. Bo Saixi allowed them to remain.
During this time, Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen continued their pursuits, each using their own methods to win her heart. Though Bo Saixi had little experience with such matters, she eventually found herself drawn to one of them Tang Chen.
Even though she was already in her fifties, Bo Saixi had spent most of her life training or fighting on Sea God Island. Mentally, she was still like a young girl in her late teens or twenties. How could she possibly stand a chance against someone like Tang Chen, a worldly man who had spent decades navigating the complexities of life and who even had grandchildren?
Moreover, as one of the strongest Limit Douluo of the time, with a prestigious identity and immense power, Bo Saixi was actually quite lonely. Though she had always longed for love, her status as High Priestess of Sea God Island and a Limit Douluo made her unattainable. Who in this world was worthy of her?
Additionally, because of her position, no one had ever dared to pursue her. Even in her fifties, she had never once been confessed to by a man.
As fate would have it, in terms of status and power, only Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu were truly worthy of her they were her only possible matches.
And so, as a woman yearning for love, Bo Saixi was inevitably moved by Tang Chen's persistent courtship. However, there was still the problem of Qian Daoliu's pursuit, which complicated matters.
Since she was still a young hearted woman and somewhat shy, she couldn't bring herself to outright confess her preference. Moreover, as the High Priestess, she couldn't simply declare her feelings like a lovesick girl.
So, she found an indirect way to express her choice: she told them that whoever reached Rank 100 and became a god first, she would accept as her partner.
In truth, this was already a veiled rejection of Qian Daoliu, because both he and Bo Saixi had reached their peak through divine blessings, making it impossible for them to ever become gods.
Among the three Limit Douluo of their time, only Tang Chen who had achieved his strength without relying on divine inheritance had any hope of reaching Rank 100.
So, in reality, she had already chosen Tang Chen.
But Bo Saixi never expected that Tang Chen, unaware of Qian Daoliu's lack of potential for godhood, would take her words literally. Without hesitation, he turned and left, declaring, "I will not return until I become a god!"
Bo Saixi had been caught off guard. But due to her pride, as well as the presence of Qian Daoliu, she couldn't call him back. So, she could only watch as he left Sea God Island.
From that moment on, she waited for Tang Chen to return as a god.
But that wait lasted decades.
Decades.
Even the strongest of emotions fade with time.
Besides, her feelings for Tang Chen had never been an eternal, unbreakable love.
They had only known each other for a few months. Nothing particularly unforgettable had happened between them. Qian Daoliu had always been there as an annoying third wheel, so they had never even held hands… How deep could their bond really be?
Tang Chen had assumed that a few sweet words would turn their relationship into a love that transcended life and death. How naive.
In reality, Bo Saixi's feelings for Tang Chen had been nothing more than a compromise due to a lack of better options. After all, only Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu were qualified to be with her, and between the two, she had simply chosen the better one.
If Tang Chen had understood her meaning back then and stayed on Sea God Island, their daily interactions might have eventually deepened their relationship into true love.
But he had left gone for decades without ever confirming their relationship. Over time, no matter how passionate one's feelings had been, they would eventually cool.
Moreover, after experiencing death and resurrection, Bo Saixi's feelings for Tang Chen had become nothing but an empty shell.
Now, faced with the harsh truth, that illusion had been shattered, and the remnants of her love had completely faded, leaving nothing but cold indifference.
Bo Saixi had come to terms with it.
Love? Men? Forget it. She had lived alone for so many years already.
Being single wasn't bad. It wasn't as if she needed a man to survive.
She would restore Tang Chen's consciousness and then leave the continent, returning to Sea God Island. That was where she truly belonged.
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