"Asura, you want my followers to fight against the angels. On what grounds?"
"Because I am one of the five great God Kings, the God of Asura, and you are merely a first-level god."
The Sea God never regretted becoming a god too early. If he had controlled the entire ocean, subdued all sea soul beasts, and turned them into followers, maybe he would have had a chance to break through to the level of a God King.
At the very least, he wouldn't be so passive now—suppressed by the God of Asura, with no hope of escape.
He looked down at the situation on Sea God Island, clenched his teeth, glanced at Tang San who was training, and made a decision.
"Fine, but the successor you brought from another world must also take over my position as the Sea God."
After thinking for a long time, the God of Asura still chose to agree. After all, he only needed Tang San to inherit the position of the God of Asura to succeed. He didn't care about the Sea God's position.
For first-generation gods like them, they had cultivated to the peak realm that gods could reach. At this point, godhood was more of a shackle.
Only by relinquishing their divine positions could they explore a wider world and seek chances to reach a higher realm.
Except for those obsessed with power and glory, the God of Asura didn't think anyone would treasure the position of a God King so much. If the other four God Kings hadn't truly found successors, they would've left long ago.
"Sea God, I agree to your condition, but you must let your people follow Tang San's command."
"That is only natural."
The God of Asura had initially arranged for Tang San to join the Clear Sky Sect team. Otherwise, the five Title Douluo wouldn't have succeeded just by saying so. If hard work alone was enough, they wouldn't have become Title Douluo after the Clear Sky Sect's gate was destroyed. Unfortunately, they had all now been killed by Angel God's followers, which made Shura a bit frustrated, so he had to rely on the Sea God's power in the lower world.
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After calming Tang Hao and the others, Bo Saixi returned to the Sea God Temple and knelt in front of the Sea God's statue to pray every day.
Just as she bowed, she saw the statue of Poseidon suddenly burst into divine light, and a shadow of Poseidon appeared within it.
He wore a blue robe, his teal-blue hair draped over his shoulders, and his eyes were as wide and deep as the sea.
This was the first time Bo Saixi had seen the Sea God she worshipped, and she immediately lowered her head, not daring to look directly.
"Kneeling before Lord Poseidon, may I ask what your will is?"
"Among the people who entered Poseidon Island today, there is a man named Tang San. The strength of Poseidon Island shall be used to protect his life and safety. Remember, do not disturb his growth, and do not reveal anything to him."
"Yes."
The shadow of Poseidon vanished. Bo Saixi stood up, took the royal staff, and walked out of the temple, gazing across the entire island, her thoughts tangled.
She didn't know what Poseidon's intentions were, but she knew that the only thing Poseidon would value was his successor.
To inherit the divine throne and become a true god, they had to sacrifice the lives of these worshippers and high priests.
Poseidon stood in the sky over Sea God Island, gazing at Tang San training below, and a murderous intent briefly crossed his mind.
No one wants to die—not even him. But since it was the Sea God's will, he had to obey. Besides, sacrificing his life for Tang Chen's descendant might be a worthy ending.
Every night, Bo Saixi still felt sorrow whenever she thought of the man she loved deeply. Now that his descendant was truly valued by the Sea God, perhaps it was divine will.
Bo Saixi turned and left. Except for the bright moon above, no one knew that the person training below was Tang San.
He had no idea how many people were secretly watching him, nor that his life was being controlled by others.
The next day, Bo Saixi allowed Tang Hao and Tang San to come and go from Sea God Island freely without any restrictions.
At the same time, Tang San was granted access to Sea God Island's training facilities and resources to enhance his strength.
Tang Hao also asked Bo Saixi why she wanted to protect the Clear Sky Sect and provide resources for cultivation, but she indifferently said it was on behalf of Tang Chen and as an investment in Tang San's future.
Tang Hao, puzzled, let it go. Perhaps the relationship between his great-grandfather and Poseidon Douluo had been very good. He simply wondered whether he could ask Bo Saixi to go to the Slaughter City and see if his great-grandfather was still alive.
In fact, Bo Saixi had long had that thought, but due to her status, she couldn't leave Poseidon Island at all, so she gave up.
In Soto City, Tang San's departure dealt a heavy blow to Shrek Academy, which was already struggling to survive.
Flender watched Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai walk toward a brothel with their arms around women, and his frustration grew.
The only two remaining students in the academy—not only did they neglect training, but they also often frequented brothels. What could they possibly gain from such places besides wasting their energy?
Ma Hongjun was somewhat excusable due to his condition, but Dai Mubai, a prince of the Star Luo Empire, had fallen to this point—it was laughable.
Now that Tang San had left, the teacher didn't want to continue teaching these two and chose to return to Notting City to resume his life.
The situation on the continent was complex. Ning Fengzhi didn't want Ning Rongrong going out. Zhu Zhuqing, no longer engaged, was training hard at her family home. Neither would appear at Shrek Academy.
All of this made Flender feel he might not be suited to running an academy. He couldn't even recruit a few students.
"Maybe it's a good thing that Xiao Ao and Shao Xin left with the Star Crown Sect."
Flender walked out of the headmaster's office with a gloomy face. Opening the academy had been his dream. Now that the dream was shattered, making money brought no joy.
As he walked, he suddenly remembered a letter from Qin Ming, his beloved student, sent some time ago.
The letter said that Qin Ming had joined the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and become the leader of the Heaven Dou team. He would soon participate in the next All-Continent Elite Soul Master Competition.
At the same time, he invited Flender to join, saying the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy had changed a lot since His Majesty Xue Beng took the throne, and the three education committee members were hoping for new blood to join.
Flender was immediately tempted. Since he couldn't recruit or teach students properly, why not start over as a mentor and learn the teaching methods of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy?
Besides, Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai could also gain more resources there. The simulation training grounds alone were a huge benefit.
Perhaps in the end, he could even attract some investments and rebuild a better Shrek Academy.