"Indeed, Bo Saixi, I have ascended to Godhood!"
Qian Daoliu looked at Bo Saixi's face, which showed no trace of age, and her gradually composed demeanor, his longing intensifying.
But he didn't express it. Instead, he first set Qian Renchuan down on the ground before walking towards Bo Saixi.
"Congratulations, Qian Daoliu, you have successfully taken that step."
Bo Saixi's heart was filled with mixed emotions, and her spirit couldn't help but feel a level lower than Qian Daoliu's. After all, no matter how strong she was, she was just a human, while the Qian Daoliu before her had already become a God.
In her opinion, he was already on the same level as the Sea God she worshipped.
"There's nothing to congratulate; it was merely due to luck."
Qian Daoliu waved his hand casually, as if discussing some trivial matter.
Bo Saixi didn't say more, only looking down at Qian Renchuan, who was following behind Qian Daoliu. She sensed a familiar aura.
"Why are you here? Is it because of this little fellow?"
Because the Eight Spider Lances had been transformed into the Sea God Eight Wings, Qian Renchuan was now constantly exuding the Sea God's aura.
It was even stronger than hers, the Sea God's High Priestess.
For a moment, Bo Saixi even thought this boy was here to replace her and become the new High Priest of Sea God Island.
However, Qian Daoliu's next words were like a basin of cold water poured over Bo Saixi.
"This is my grandson, Qian Renchuan. A few years ago, he received the Sea God's approval and came to participate in the Seagod Nine Trials."
As soon as Qian Daoliu finished speaking, he noticed Bo Saixi's unusual reaction, but the regret in her eyes was quickly concealed by Bo Saixi.
"I didn't expect your grandson could receive the Sea God's approval."
Bo Saixi slightly scrutinized the little fellow behind Qian Daoliu. To be able to actively attract the Sea God's approval meant that this boy must have extraordinary qualities.
Seeing this, Qian Renchuan politely walked up to Bo Saixi, bowed respectfully, and said with proper deference, "Greetings, Senior. This Junior has indeed come to participate in the Seagod Nine Trials."
"Mm."
Bo Saixi nodded, showing no emotion on her face. She turned around and said to the Seven Sacred Pillars not far away, "You take him to the Supreme Sacred Pillar. I will be there shortly."
Seeing Bo Saixi agree, the Seven Sacred Pillars, who had been wary, temporarily lowered their guard and recognized the newcomer.
It was the man who had attacked Sea God Island years ago and fought the High Priest to a draw. Now, it seemed he was the High Priest's friend.
"Seniors, please allow me to accept the Seagod Nine Trials on your behalf."
Qian Renchuan was naturally incredibly excited at this moment; his pursuit was within reach, and he naturally hoped to accept it quickly.
So that he could take over from his father and become the new pillar of Spirit Hall.
As for his father, he could just enjoy his retirement.
"Come with me."
Sea Dragon Douluo led Qian Renchuan, slowly walking towards the highest point of Sea God Island, under Qian Daoliu's gaze.
After the two left, Bo Saixi looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar Qian Daoliu, her lips parting, yet she hesitated to speak.
It was Qian Daoliu whose eyes flashed with a hint of silence, then suddenly looked at the dejected Bo Saixi with gleaming eyes.
This was his chance. As for Tang Chen, he could only say he was sorry.
For his lifelong grand plan, he could only make Tang Chen suffer a little. On this matter, he was not prepared to back down, and this was undoubtedly a good opportunity.
"Bo Saixi, after many years, you still possess the same charming demeanor."
As the voice fell, Bo Saixi couldn't help but give a bitter smile, her voice devoid of emotion, yet appearing somewhat sorrowful as she said, "What charming demeanor? It is you, however, who, after many years, have already reached a Realm I cannot touch."
Regarding Qian Daoliu's ascension to Godhood, while Bo Saixi harbored a trace of jealousy, it was only human nature.
More than that, she wished her old friend well, for successfully breaking his shackles and now being free and unrestrained.
As for her, haha.
If that boy named Qian Renchuan could truly undertake the Seagod Nine Trials, her ultimate fate would only be sacrifice.
However, she held no resentment; this was her duty as the High Priestess. It was merely that she still held some lingering affection for the World.
Qian Daoliu immediately saw through Bo Saixi's thoughts and couldn't help but chuckle, comforting her, "Sacrifice is not inevitable. If Qian Renchuan performs well enough, even if you don't sacrifice, the Sea God will surely bestow the God Position upon him."
"Oh? Could it be that your grandson can truly achieve that step?"
Bo Saixi's curiosity was piqued by Qian Daoliu's matter-of-fact tone, and she asked with some wonder.
"I wouldn't dare speak for others, but my grandson, naturally, can."
When Qian Daoliu spoke of his descendant, he immediately raised his head proudly. This was his Qian Daoliu's descendant!
"Do you know that my grandson, at only fifteen or sixteen years old, is already a Spirit Saint at level seventy? When he unleashes his full power, even a Titled Douluo might not be able to contend with him."
Seemingly noticing the doubt in Bo Saixi's eyes, Qian Daoliu said unhurriedly, "Moreover, my grandson was personally sought out by your Sea God, who begged my grandson to be his successor."
Never mind why the Sea God actively sought out Qian Renchuan; just tell me if he actively sought out Qian Renchuan or not.
"Then I shall borrow your auspicious words."
Seeing Qian Daoliu so confident, Bo Saixi smiled back, seemingly not wanting to discuss the topic, and said, "Let's go. It's been many years; it's a good opportunity to show you the current scenery of Sea God Island."
"Good."
Qian Daoliu suppressed his excitement, maintaining a calm and rather serious expression, though his heart was already leaping with joy.
The two walked side by side. As evening approached, the setting sun cast its glow, and a myriad of red clouds appeared, illuminating the vast expanse, drawing the gaze of both.
At this moment, Bo Saixi suddenly thought of something and decided to ask, turning to Qian Daoliu, "Qian Daoliu, have the Spirit Beasts on the Continent severely decreased recently? The Sea Spirit Beasts in our surrounding ocean have severely decreased, probably less than thirty percent of what they used to be. Ten-thousand-year Sea Spirit Beasts, once common, now only appear in the deep sea."
"Oh, that."
After listening to Bo Saixi, Qian Daoliu also remembered that the news of the Spirit Descent Tower had not yet reached Sea God Island, so he slowly explained, "That is because my son, for the sake of all Spirit Masters and the future of the Douluo Continent, brought all Spirit Beasts into the Soul Spirit World and created something called the Spirit Descent Tower to communicate with the Soul Spirit World."
"And Spirit Masters can communicate with the Soul Spirit World to obtain Spirit Souls to replace spirit rings. After death, the Spirit Souls return to the Soul Spirit World."
"Therefore, ninety percent of the Spirit Beasts on the Continent have been taken away. Sea Spirit Beasts are widely distributed, but probably seventy to eighty percent of them have also been taken away."
These words instantly stunned Bo Saixi. To create a World, what kind of power would that require?
Seeing Bo Saixi remain silent for a long time, Qian Daoliu cleared his throat and said, "My son can now be said to be the strongest even in the God Realm, stronger than the Sea God."
"You truly have good fortune."
At this, Bo Saixi genuinely felt a pang of envy. Qian Daoliu's descendant was too strong! And didn't this mean Spirit Hall had seized the throat of the Spirit Masters' destiny?