The image of the Sea God revealed before Bo Saixi.
It had always been mysterious, powerful, and majestic…
Never like today. Although it was merely a Divine Decree, Bo Saixi felt the surprise and urgency of a divine being from it.
Such intense emotions made it seem as if a divine being was just a more powerful human.
Lin Xiao felt Bo Saixi's gaze on him and had a bad premonition. But Tang Chen was already dead; surely Bo Saixi wouldn't turn on him now?
"High Priest, since the Fallen One has been dealt with, I'll be taking my leave..."
With that, Lin Xiao bolted, his feet practically flying.
"Wait."
Wait for what!
Lin Xiao activated "Phoenix Breaks the Nine Heavens" and immediately sped up.
But then, a powerful force restrained him. The surrounding space seemed to become unbreakable, and spatial abilities couldn't be used.
Lin Xiao: "..."
He turned to look at Bo Saixi. The elegant and noble High Priest of Sea God Island, who was meant to be admired from afar, wore an apologetic expression, but her gaze was incredibly firm.
"Lin Xiao, you need to come with me."
"Don't worry, Sea God Island has no ill intentions towards you. I simply wish to invite you to be a guest on Sea God Island."
"You will be a distinguished guest of Sea God Island."
Lin Xiao asked:
"I have urgent matters. Can I not go?"
Bo Saixi's apologetic expression deepened.
Silence, at times, was also an answer.
Lin Xiao nodded decisively.
"Alright, I can stay for a short while."
In his mind, he communicated with Feng Yu.
"Feng Yu, can we escape while Bo Saixi isn't paying attention?"
"It's very difficult."
"Her sudden change in attitude makes me suspect it's related to the Sea God. We're still in the coastal area, so there's a chance to leave. Once we're out on the vast ocean, we'll have no chance to fly even with wings."
Lin Xiao still had trump cards. Among the four Soul Skills of the Million Year Nether Feather Fire Crow's sixth Soul Ring was "Cinder Extinction Returning Soul Sacrifice," which he had never used before. It could forcibly seize souls within and around the Soul Ring, using them as fuel to burn and gain a burst of power.
His Million Year Soul Ring contained over two thousand souls of Fallen Ones.
Furthermore, it had gained a high-quality soul like Tang Chen's.
He had a real chance to escape from Bo Saixi.
Feng Yu said:
"Don't rush, Lin Xiao. Have you forgotten you have the Asura God's inheritance? This isn't something you should be anxious about. There's no need to waste your own reserves."
"Besides, the side effects of 'Cinder Extinction Returning Soul Sacrifice' are too severe."
Lin Xiao thought about it and realized she was right.
When the emperor is in trouble, the eunuchs are even more anxious.
He remained calm, deciding to see what the Sea God and Bo Saixi were up to.
Meanwhile, Bo Saixi had clearly received a more comprehensive Divine Decree.
"At all costs, by any means necessary, ensure Lin Xiao stays on Sea God Island to accept the Sea God's Examination!"
"But you must absolutely not anger Lin Xiao, nor should you let him develop any resistance towards the Sea God or Sea God Island."
This was a directive for Bo Saixi to use all her means.
She was to ensure Lin Xiao was immersed in the "gentle embrace" of Sea God Island!
Bo Saixi was shocked, yet she kept a constant watch on Lin Xiao.
At the same time, she pondered how to complete the Sea God's mission.
...
God Realm.
The Sea God Poseidon was overjoyed.
As a top-tier Level One Divine Being, finding a successor was not easy for him. Theoretically, a Martial Soul with water attributes would be more suitable for inheriting the Sea Godhood, but in reality, that wasn't important.
Talent was the most crucial factor.
For the Sea God, as long as the successor was outstanding enough and had high potential, it didn't matter if their Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass or a hammer; it wouldn't hinder the Sea God's authority.
For instance, Bo Saixi's talent and potential were more than enough to achieve godhood. However, the Sea God felt she was still somewhat lacking to be a partner for a top-tier Level 1 God. Thus, he only allowed her to become the High Priest and bestowed upon her the "Sea God" Martial Soul.
The reason Poseidon placed such great importance on Lin Xiao, and was determined to have him, was precisely because Lin Xiao's talent and potential were terrifyingly strong, even astonishing and tempting Divine Beings.
Let me put it this way.
In the original story, Tang San's potential was already good, with Innate Full Soul Power. Later, he consumed Immortal Herbs that cleansed his marrow and awakened his Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline... which was entirely sufficient to wield a top-tier Level 1 Godhood. However, he lacked the potential to break through the limitations of Godhood.
He was merely a guardian, not a founder.
At best, he could become an excellent Sea God, maintaining the Sea God's position as a top-tier Level 1 God. But he would absolutely never be able to surpass a Level 1 God.
However, Lin Xiao possessed the potential to elevate a Level 1 God to the level of a God King.
He was a genius capable of shattering constraints!
Even if the future was uncertain, the mere possibility was enough for the Sea God to spare no expense in ensuring Lin Xiao inherited the Sea God's Godhood!
Therefore, he gave Bo Saixi a strict command.
"However, this child seems to possess a trace of Asura divine power..."
"Heh, the Asura God is still so cunning. As long as one enters Slaughter City and obtains the Deathgod Domain, they become a candidate for the Asura Godhood, and then he selects suitable individuals to bestow God's Examinations upon."
"Other Gods can only choose one, but he's picking multiple..."
Poseidon had quite a few complaints about this enforcer of the God Realm. This kind of operation was actually a violation of the God Realm's regulations, a borderline act. After all, talented individuals were already scarce. What would happen to other Gods if he picked them first?
Alas, might makes right.
However, there are policies to counter policies. He just needed to pretend he didn't know.
Once the deed was done and he stepped down to flee, would the Asura God still be able to control him?
Of course.
The Asura Godhood was indeed stronger than the Sea Godhood, with a higher ceiling and more resources. For Lin Xiao, the Asura Godhood was undoubtedly superior to the Sea Godhood.
But what did that have to do with Poseidon?
He only wanted the strongest successor!
The child could work hard later and strive to elevate the Sea God to the level of a God King. He could also refine the Sea God Trident to the quality of a Divine Artifact!
Rely on yourself for everything! Go for it!
...
After Lin Xiao carefully analyzed the pros and cons.
He estimated his safety was definitely guaranteed.
So, he decided to just relax.
Seeing that Lin Xiao was appeased, Bo Saixi breathed a sigh of relief.
Her gaze shifted, stopping at Tang Chen's charred ashes. She sighed, and her boundless power summoned the ocean's tide, engulfing Tang Chen's remains.
"Ocean, cleanse the sins of this world, wash away the filth."
"Unwilling souls, may you rest in peace..."
Lin Xiao listened to Bo Saixi's eloquent mumbling and felt amused.
Yo, the hundred-year-old granny is quite literary.
Don't worry, Tang Chen's soul is doing great right now. It's joined a harmonious big family of over two thousand people!
Bo Saixi felt a little better as she watched Tang Chen's ashes being carried away by the waves and tides. Then, she gently took Lin Xiao's hand and said:
"I'll take you to Sea God Island."
Lin Xiao: "..."
He was currently being held by Bo Saixi. If he made the slightest move, this High Priest could stop him immediately. The opportunity to use "Cinder Extinction Returning Soul Sacrifice" was also gone.
...
As the tide receded.
The fishermen in the small fishing village discovered that the massive blue energy shield had disappeared.
The monsters were also nowhere to be seen.
They all knelt down, shouting "Long live the High Priest!" and prostrating themselves with devotion
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