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"What did you say! We lost two-thirds of our forces on Sea God Island, including two Title Douluos? Useless!"
In the grand, golden hall, Qian Daoliu listened to Qian Xunji's report and immediately slapped him across the face, leaving a bright red mark on his right cheek.
"Father, it's not my fault! The sea spirit masters we captured lied to us. They said there were only five Title Douluos and a little over a thousand sea spirit masters. I sent more than double the number of troops to deal with them."
"But in reality, they had seven Title Douluos and a Supreme Douluo with eight black and one red soul ring. There were nearly three thousand sea spirit masters!" Qian Xunji knelt before Qian Daoliu, his face twisted with anger.
"Then whose fault is it? It's yours for not gathering proper intelligence on the enemy's strength. When you saw the Supreme Douluo, why didn't you negotiate a truce and retreat with our forces intact?"
"Instead, we lost two Title Douluos—two Title Douluos, not two Soul Sages! And you even left our most talented Holy Maiden on the island!" Qian Daoliu roared at Qian Xunji.
"Father, that's why I'm asking you to join me in attacking Sea God Island. You can deal with that female Supreme Douluo. If we send twice the number of troops and five elder worshipers, we can definitely crush Sea God Island. Otherwise, I can't swallow this humiliation. This is the greatest disgrace in the history of our Spirit Hall!" Qian Xunji's face was filled with resentment.
"You idiot! Do you even understand what it means to face a Supreme Douluo with eight black and one red soul rings? And you call yourself a descendant of the Angel God's Qian family!"
"You want to send even more people to their deaths? Do you want to destroy the entire Spirit Hall before you're satisfied?" Qian Daoliu grew angrier as he spoke and kicked Qian Xunji.
"Father, what does it mean?" Qian Xunji was stunned.
"What does it mean? It means that the deity behind Sea God Island truly exists. That Supreme Douluo is the high priest of Sea God Island. With eight black and one red soul rings, she must have passed at least the top eight trials of a deity's inheritance. You want to destroy their sacred land? Do you think the deity will just sit back and watch?"
"Golden Crocodile, lock this fool in his room and make him reflect. He's not allowed to leave until I return. During this time, you will oversee the affairs of the Spirit Hall," Qian Daoliu immediately ordered.
"Yes, High Priest," Golden Crocodile stepped forward and acknowledged the command.
Qian Daoliu ignored Qian Xunji's pleas and transformed into a golden light, leaving Spirit City.
"Pope, please come with me. You really need to calm down. Don't let hatred cloud your judgment," Golden Crocodile said slowly.
"Hmph! Sea God Island," Qian Xunji muttered as he left the Elder Hall.
Qian Xunji returned to his room and slammed the door shut. "Sea God Island, just wait until I become a Supreme Douluo and complete my deity trials. I will return and crush you."
"But how did that brat Lin Yongming know how to use the sea-controlling abilities of Sea God Island's spirit masters? Could it be that Lin Yongming had already joined Sea God Island? Damn it!"
Qian Xunji didn't notice that his eyes were now glowing with a strange dark purple light. As he calmed down, the dark purple gradually faded from his eyes.
Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu left Spirit City and arrived at the peak of a mountain. There, a simple stone house stood, and inside, a man was meditating.
"Brother Tang!" Qian Daoliu called out as he landed in front of the stone house.
"Brother Qian, what brings you here? It's been a long time since we last met," the man said as he stepped out of the stone house. He had long, dark brown hair, wore simple gray clothes, and had a robust build, even more muscular than Qian Daoliu.
"Come in and have some tea," the man said. Who would have thought that Tang Chen, one of the two Supreme Douluos on the continent, would be living in such a humble place, cultivating in seclusion?
"It's been over ten years since we last met. I admire your dedication to cultivation, Brother Tang," Qian Daoliu said with a smile, clasping his hands in respect.
"What can I do? Our Clear Sky Clan doesn't have the blessing of a deity like your Qian family. I can only live in the wilderness, close to nature, to comprehend the mysteries of heaven and earth," Tang Chen said as he invited Qian Daoliu inside and began brewing tea.
"Brother Tang, you're too humble. Your Clear Sky Clan is thriving. Your two descendants have made a name for themselves on the continent. They're known as the Twin Heroes of Clear Sky, and they've inherited your legacy," Qian Daoliu praised.
"Ah, Brother Qian, you flatter me. Without becoming a deity, we're just insignificant figures in the river of time. In a hundred or a thousand years, we'll be nothing but dust," Tang Chen shook his head.
"Actually, I envy you, Brother Tang. At least you still have a chance to become a deity. My fate was sealed long ago," Qian Daoliu said with a hint of resignation.
"Please, have some tea," Tang Chen gestured. "Brother Qian, you didn't come here just to chat, did you?"
"Ah, you're right. The Spirit Hall has suffered a great loss. We lost two Title Douluos and over a thousand elite spirit masters. It was all because of my incompetent son leading an attack on an island overseas."
"That's why I'm here to invite you to join me in visiting this island, called Sea God Island. I suspect it's a sacred land left behind by a deity. There's a Supreme Douluo on the island who, like me, has undergone the trials of a deity and become the high priest."
"Perhaps you'll find an opportunity to become a deity there," Qian Daoliu explained his purpose.
"A sacred land left by a deity? Interesting. So, there's another Supreme Douluo on the continent. Since you've invited me, I'd be happy to accompany you and see it for myself," Tang Chen said with some surprise.
"When do we leave?" Tang Chen asked.
"I'm ready anytime. What about you?" Qian Daoliu smiled.
"Look around. I have nothing here. What do you think?" Tang Chen replied.
"Then let's not waste any time. We'll head to the Spirit Hall first to find someone who's been to Sea God Island, then rest in Hanhai City for a night before setting sail."
"Haha, let's go!"
Meanwhile, Lin Yongming had been on Sea God Island for nearly a month since meeting Bo Saixi. During this time, Bo Saixi had not appeared before him again.
Lin Yongming and his two companions had explored all seven cities on Sea God Island and visited every accessible place on the island. They were now waiting for the Spirit Hall's return so they could leave together.
In the Sea God Temple, Bo Saixi was dozing off while listening to Mo Li's music.
"High Priest, High Priest, are you asleep?" Mo Li called out to wake her.
"Hmm? Mo Li, what is it?" Bo Saixi slowly opened her eyes.
"High Priest, it's time for dinner. But High Priest, your strength was fully restored a few days ago. Why have you been so drowsy lately?" Mo Li asked, puzzled.
"Have I? I hadn't noticed," Bo Saixi shook her head.
"Alright, High Priest. The food is ready. Do you need anything else?" Mo Li pointed to the dishes on the table.
"Hmm, bring me two sour fruits. I've been craving sour things lately," Bo Saixi instructed.
"Of course, I'll get them right away."
After Mo Li left the room, Bo Saixi looked at the food and suddenly felt nauseous.
"What's wrong with me these past few days?" Bo Saixi wondered silently.
This had never happened before, but in the last two days, the nausea had been getting worse. Bo Saixi couldn't understand why.
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