After Becoming a GodPoseidon Island.
The Temple of Poseidon shimmered with golden light, its sacred and majestic aura spreading outwards from Poseidon Island.
The entire ocean rejoiced, and countless soul beasts leaped out of the water to celebrate the beginning of the Sea God's legacy.
However, inside the Temple of Poseidon, where all eyes were on them, the atmosphere was extremely awkward.
when--
The crystal scepter struck the ground, producing a clear, ringing sound.
Poseidon slowly opened her eyes and found that the scene before her had changed drastically. She was back in the Temple of the Sea God. She was startled and then noticed the strange looks from Zhu Zhuqing and the others.
"you······"
Poseidon was extremely embarrassed.
Although she was quite old, she hadn't been in contact with many men, let alone anything ashamed to talk about. However, since the Sea God Temple could see what happened during the assessment, wouldn't Zhu Zhuqing and the others have seen everything between her and Dai Yao?
Even with her composure, she couldn't help but feel a little unsettled at this moment.
After he finished speaking, no one responded for a moment.
Poseidon suddenly disappeared and then appeared during Dai Yao's assessment.
Although for some reason the illusion blurred and the situation within the assessment became impossible to see, given Dai Yao's nature, what happened was self-evident.
Zhu Zhuqing and the others looked at each other, unsure how to begin asking the question.
Poseidon was their elder, and Dai Yao was their husband. If something happened between the two of them, how would their relationship with Poseidon be defined? Therefore, everyone tacitly put the matter aside for the time being.
Dugu Yan glanced around, then gave Zhu Zhuqing a meaningful look. Zhu Zhuqing bit her lip and stepped forward to ask:
"Senior, did you pass Dai Yao's test? How did Dai Yao do? Did he succeed?"
Zhu Zhuqing didn't press for details about what happened during the assessment, but instead inquired about Dai Yao's condition. Poseidon secretly breathed a sigh of relief, instantly calming herself down. She looked up at the sea god statue, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, and slowly said:
"He... should have completed the assessment. I suppose it won't be long before you see the real Sea God."
Upon hearing this, everyone felt reassured and calmed down.
Just then, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Feng Wutong all froze, and the red mark of the top-level assessment between their brows suddenly erupted.
"The top eight trials have been completed, assisting the inheritor in inheriting the position of Sea God. Soul power level rewarded by three levels, all soul ring cultivation increased by five thousand years, and two divinely bestowed soul rings are awarded."
Buzz—
Everyone was stunned into silence, as if struck by a huge surprise.
They were already just one step away from the Title Douluo realm, and now they have not only been rewarded with two divinely bestowed soul rings, but also with three levels of soul power. Perhaps once they reach the Title Douluo realm, they will be able to step into the Super Douluo level.
Moreover, the cultivation level of all the spirit rings has increased by five thousand years. Adding the spirit rings' age that was increased by the previous trials, the total has exceeded ten thousand years.
In other words, their first spirit ring all turned into a black spirit ring!
Feng Wutong, who passed the top-tier Seven Trials, received significantly weaker rewards, but still gained two levels of soul power, a three-thousand-year soul ring upgrade, and a divinely bestowed soul ring. Bai Chenxiang, whose cultivation was the weakest, received one level of soul power and a divinely bestowed soul ring.
It's unimaginable that they, at such a young age, have already reached the highest level of the Soul Master path. How can those powerful individuals who barely reach the Title Douluo realm in their eighties and nineties bear this?
Sensing something, everyone turned to look at the gate of inheritance.
The crimson-gold flames on the Gate of Inheritance suddenly enlarged, accompanied by the sound of footsteps approaching from afar. The women's hearts involuntarily quickened, and their emotions became excited.
The golden trident of Poseidon pierced through the water-like gate of inheritance. Then, a large hand holding the trident, covered in golden armor, feet treading on blue and gold war boots, wings with cloud patterns rippling like water, and that extremely familiar face appeared one by one.
In an instant, a blue-gold pillar of light, symbolizing the power of the sea god, shot straight into the sky. The phantom of the sea god, symbolizing Dai Yao, stood tall and majestic, and the entire sky was dyed the same azure blue as the ocean, making it impossible to distinguish between the ocean and the sky.
The sea suddenly began to boil.
Outside the Sea God Temple, the seven Sacred Pillar Douluos knelt down in unison, their faces filled with fanaticism;
On Poseidon Island, many sea people knelt on the ground, chanting incantations, and devoutly worshipped the sea god they had been waiting for for tens of thousands of years.
Outside Seagod Island, the demonic great white sharks guarding the island leaped out of the water, gazing up at the magnificent phantom. Little White, a demonic great white shark, transformed into human form and stood on the coastal beach, his delicate face filled with excitement. Countless other soul beasts from the sea were also surging madly towards Seagod Island!
Wuhun City, Hall of Offerings.
Qian Daoliu gazed quietly into the distance. Despite the obstruction of numerous mountains, his eyes seemed to still see the beautiful figure on the blue waves.
"Poseidon, so many years have passed, and now I can no longer see you. As servants of the gods, it is our mission to offer sacrifices to them. I never expected that you would go before me."
Immediately, he turned his head to look at the figure who was meditating with eyes closed, a kind smile appearing on his face, and silently thought to himself:
"The angel race has passed down its heritage for generations, and now it has finally come to fruition. Xiaoxue, you will surely be able to complete the Nine Trials of the Angels and inherit the position of the Angel God. Let the glory of the angels reappear on the continent; this is the destiny of our angel race."
"Please forgive me, Xiaoxue. Many times I was not in control of my own destiny. As the Grand Master, I could do nothing about your father's death and your mother's changes. I could only watch helplessly as you went to Tiandou and lived in anonymity for decades."
I'm sorry.
"But once you become a god, you will be free. The angelic sword in your hand can cut through everything that binds you. You can dwell high in the heavens or live in seclusion on earth. You can sever your relationship with your mother or pursue the happiness you desire."
Goodbye, Xiaoxue.
Qian Daoliu glanced at Qian Renxue with lingering affection, then transformed into a golden stream of light and rushed into the angel statue.
The angel statue shimmered with golden light. Qian Renxue suddenly opened her eyes, and when she realized the changes around her, tears were already streaming down her face.
The city of hell.
The pale-faced old man sensed something and looked distressed.
"I'm sorry, Poseidon, I couldn't keep my promise. I gave up the divine examination and became a priest so that I could see you one last time before I died. I never thought that our parting would be forever. In this life, I have no other attachments except for the sect."
"Poseidon, wait a moment, I'll be right there for you."
As soon as he finished speaking, the demonic sword mark on the old man's forehead flashed wildly, the blood-red demonic patterns on his body shone brightly, and rings of soul rings slowly emerged from his feet. The vast aura caused the entire Killing City to tremble.
A blood-red door slowly opened.
The sacrifice is complete.
The inheritance of the Asura God is activated!
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His crimson-gold eyes pierced through the walls, revealing the boiling ocean and the countless excited sea spirit beasts issuing their devout calls. A vast power of faith surged forth, and Dai Yao felt his strength growing every moment.
With a thought, the blue-gold pillar of light disappeared, and with a gentle wave of his hand, he calmed the boiling ocean.
The gold in his eyes gradually faded. Looking at his wives, who were staring at him with a hint of unfamiliarity, Dai Yao smiled, removed his Sea God armor, and returned to his usual casual clothes. He joked:
"What, you don't recognize me anymore?"
The familiar Dai Yao is back, and the strange feeling that shouldn't exist in everyone's hearts gradually disappears.
Although Dai Yao was their closest person, he had become a god and entered a completely different level, which inevitably made them worry that he might become aloof or something.
"You're such a smooth talker."
A smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's icy face.
Despite discovering the secret between Dai Yao and Bibi Dong, and the unexpected incident of Poseidon breaking into the divine test, the women were still filled with pride and excitement.
For tens of thousands of years, a true god has finally appeared on the Douluo Continent, and he is also their husband. Witnessing Dai Yao's gradual ascension to godhood, with the entire ocean going wild, is an experience that is indescribably exciting.
"Alright, my divine test is over, and everyone's test should be over too. I'm sure you've all gained a lot. Take advantage of this opportunity to cleanse your marrow and strengthen your bones with the power of the Sea God, and quickly break through to obtain the final soul ring that best suits you with the divinely bestowed soul ring."
After assessing everyone's condition, Dai Yao made a suggestion.
The women were all somewhat tempted. Dugu Yan glanced at Poseidon behind her out of the corner of her eye, then, amidst the strange looks from the crowd, leaned close to Dai Yao's ear and whispered a cold snort:
"Hmph, don't think we don't know what you did in the last assessment! Everyone's here now, I'm giving you face. If you're flirting with that old woman while we're absorbing spirit rings, don't blame me for being impolite."
"That old woman almost killed you back then. Even if you don't care, we do. We will never allow such a woman to enter our home!"
Dai Yao paused for a moment, glanced at Poseidon, who was standing quietly to the side with an expressionless face, and then looked at his wives.
Zhu Zhuqing looked helpless; Feng Wutong remained indifferent, her expression unchanged; Ning Rongrong raised her little fist in a show of defiance, her pretty face slightly furrowed, clearly not wanting Dai Yao and Poseidon to get involved; Bai Chenxiang stood gracefully behind Feng Wutong, her bright eyes peeking out, her gaze sparkling.
Although it wasn't explicitly stated, it was a show of support for Dugu Yan.
Zhu Zhuqing has been with Dai Yao since childhood, and her position is unshakeable, so she doesn't care about the number of women around Dai Yao; Feng Wutong is even more devoted to Dai Yao and doesn't care about this either.
Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong, though deeply in love with Dai Yao, could not tolerate one woman after another crowding around him and taking away his affections, especially since Poseidon had once tried to kill him. As for Bai Chenxiang, she knew her position was low among everyone else and did not want Poseidon to take her place.
"I must take my leave now, please forgive me, Lord Sea God."
Poseidon suddenly spoke, bowed slightly, and after receiving Dai Yao's approval, she did not look at Zhu Zhuqing and the others, and gradually withdrew from the Sea God Temple.
Although Dugu Yan and the others moved very subtly, how could they possibly hide it from Poseidon?
As a top-tier powerhouse no less than the two peaks of the Soul Master world, having overlooked the continent for nearly a century, how could she possibly compete with a group of juniors for a man? While feeling ashamed and indignant, she also felt a faint, unprecedented sense of helplessness. Feigning composure, she left the Sea God Temple.
Only after the door closed did Dai Yao withdraw his gaze and truthfully recount everything that had happened during the divine test to his wives, then explained:
"I'm sorry everyone, I couldn't resist the temptation during the divine trial. But I've discussed it with Senior Poseidon, and she thinks we can just treat this as a misunderstanding. She's been longing for someone all these years, so there's no need to worry too much."
Dugu Yan glanced at the tightly closed door, then looked at Dai Yao and snorted coldly:
"That sounds nice."
She didn't believe Poseidon was as open as she claimed.
As a woman, she understood women very well. Poseidon had remained chaste for nearly a century, only to have her body taken by Dai Yao. Although she always cherished someone else in her heart, Dai Yao would certainly hold a special place in her heart as well.
"Alright, Sister Yan. Since Senior Poseidon has reached a consensus with Brother Yao, we don't need to interfere too much. I believe Brother Yao will make the right choice."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke up to offer advice, and seeing that Dugu Yan's expression softened slightly, she continued:
"Now that Brother Yao has just become a god, we should seize the time to absorb the divinely bestowed soul rings and break through our realm. The excess power of the Sea God is washing over our bodies, so we should take this opportunity to absorb as much as possible, which will definitely be of great benefit to our future cultivation."
After Zhu Zhuqing spoke, the women could no longer argue. So they found a place to sit down next to Dai Yao, picked up their divinely bestowed soul rings, and began their breakthrough.
Bai Chenxiang hesitated. Unlike others who had two divinely bestowed soul rings, she only had one.
She is currently level 79. If she absorbs a divinely bestowed soul ring when she breaks through to the Soul Douluo level, then she will be in trouble when she becomes a Title Douluo.
A pure agility-based Soul Master like her has extremely demanding requirements for Soul Rings. Finding a suitable Soul Ring is not easy, let alone the more than 50,000-year-old Soul Ring required to become a Title Douluo.
As if noticing her predicament, Zhu Zhuqing smiled and said:
"Xiangxiang, you should absorb the divinely bestowed spirit ring now. As for the title of Douluo, I have an extra divinely bestowed spirit ring, which I can give to you."
Bai Chenxiang hurriedly refused:
"No, Sister Zhuqing. A divinely bestowed spirit ring is so precious. Even if you don't need it, you can keep it. As an agility-type spirit master, I am far inferior to everyone else. There is no need to waste a divinely bestowed spirit ring on me."
Without further ado, Zhu Zhuqing placed the divinely bestowed soul ring into Bai Chenxiang's hand and said:
"What are you saying? Since you are Dai Yao's wife, you are our family. There's no such thing as wasting a gift when giving it to family. Just accept it!"
Bai Chenxiang stared blankly at the two divinely bestowed soul rings in her hand, feeling a warm glow in her heart.
Dai Yao also came up, took Bai Chenxiang's jade-like fingers in his hand, curled them slightly, and let Bai Chenxiang hold the divinely bestowed soul ring in her hand, and smiled:
"Just accept what Zhu Qing gave you."
Bai Chenxiang's hand, clutching the divinely bestowed soul ring, trembled uncontrollably. After a long silence, she finally spoke:
"Thank you, Sister Zhuqing!"
"Alright, go absorb the spirit ring!"
Zhu Zhuqing smiled gently.
After Bai Chenxiang went to absorb the soul ring, only Dai Yao and Zhu Zhuqing remained in the Sea God Temple. Dai Yao gently touched the lines left on Zhu Zhuqing's face by her furrowed brows from excessive worry and asked with a smile:
"Zhuqing, is there something you want to tell me?!"
Zhu Zhuqing rolled her eyes at Dai Yao, and said with a half-smile:
"Hmph, you're quite insightful. Tell me, when did you and His Holiness the Pope start dating? I'm quite curious, how did you manage to win over someone as cold-hearted as His Holiness Bibi Dong?"
Dai Yao paused for a moment, then realized that the scene from his divine test had reminded Zhu Zhuqing of something. He smiled helplessly and sighed, saying:
"This is a long story..."
Dai Yao recounted the whole story from beginning to end.
As Dai Yao recounted his story, Zhu Zhuqing's emotions shifted considerably. Initially, she sympathized with Bibi Dong's tragic fate. Then, upon learning the story between Dai Yao and Bibi Dong, her expression gradually became complex. Finally, upon learning that Bibi Dong had become a god, she was filled with astonishment and admiration.
"Brother Yao, you must not let her down. If you abandon her, she may never find a reason to live again."
Dai Yao nodded.
"Brother Yao, since Her Holiness the Pope has been protecting you outside Seagod Island since you became a god, why don't you take a look at her now..."
Dai Yao gazed into the distance, the endless waves coming into view, and after a moment he sighed:
"No need. I can't sense her presence. Perhaps she left after seeing that I have safely inherited the divine position."
...(End of this chapter)