"Little brother, how old are you to already be getting married?"
The Sea Witch smiled warmly.
The young man in front of her, Ye Tian, still bore a youthful innocence on his face, clearly no older than twenty.
Ye Tian beamed brightly. "It seems you don't often leave Sea God Island, elder sister."
"At my age, in an ordinary family, I'd probably already have children."
Hearing this, the Sea Witch froze briefly.
"To be honest, it's been decades since I've gone out."
Her duties indeed prevented her from venturing far from Sea God Island. Though in her younger years, she had roamed the continent and learned much about it, that was decades ago. Times had changed, and she was curious to see how the mainland had evolved—but such thoughts could only remain buried in her heart. Becoming one of the Seven Sacred Pillars meant giving up certain things, including freedom.
"Thinking about it, your arrival at Sea God Island may just be fate," Bo Saixi remarked with a faint smile.
"To arrive here the day before your wedding and encounter an opportunity to inherit a divine position…"
Oh, thank you so much! Ye Tian struggled to maintain his composure. All he wanted was to leave this place quickly.
Despite his complaints, Ye Tian's face still displayed a bright smile. "It truly is fate!"
After all, Bo Saixi was an Ultimate Douluo, and face had to be given.
"I'm truly delighted to visit Sea God Island! So, Honorable Bo Saixi, please send me back quickly!"
"I want to share this joy with my family."
Bo Saixi gazed at Ye Tian, raised her jade-like hand, and an icy blue glow materialized in her palm. Within the glow, a purple-black pearl faintly appeared.
"Since it's your wedding, I must prepare a gift for you."
"This Flood Dragon Pearl was obtained when I killed a 100,000-year-old flood dragon during my advancement to Soul Douluo."
"Once charged, it can withstand a full-power strike from a Super Douluo. Considering you aren't a Soul Master, I've already charged it for you and infused it with a light of the Sea God, making it effective against anyone below a Super Douluo. Consider it a defensive tool."
Feeling he was on the verge of leaving, Ye Tian stepped forward with joy, bowed, and said, "Thank you for your gift, Your Eminence."
However, Bo Saixi didn't respond. Instead, she turned her gaze to the hovering legacy mark nearby. She slowly raised her hand and cast the mark toward Ye Tian's forehead.
"On the mainland, opportunities to inherit a divine position are rare. I'll grant you this legacy mark. Should you ever wish to inherit it, you can return to Sea God Island anytime."
"No, no, no, I don't want it!"
Ye Tian, clutching the Flood Dragon Pearl, immediately retreated upon hearing this.
Bo Saixi, you're not following the script here!
But he was a moment too slow. The powerful Titled Douluo's abilities left him no chance to refuse.
The golden mark entered his forehead without resistance.
Ye Tian felt a sudden warmth on his forehead. Using the reflective Flood Dragon Pearl to check, he saw a trident symbol on his forehead. However, it soon faded and disappeared on its own.
Ye Tian, both furious and frustrated, raised his head and questioned Bo Saixi, "Why did you give this to me?"
Bo Saixi, knowing she was at fault, avoided his gaze. After all, this was a direct command from Lord Sea God, one she had to fulfill. Unable to find a proper explanation, she mumbled, "I think the Sea God's divine position suits you perfectly, and I'm worried you'll regret refusing it."
Ye Tian's expression turned blank. "I think you're perfect as my wife too! I'm worried you'll regret it, so why don't we just get married tomorrow?"
The moment these words left his mouth, the Seven Sacred Pillars were stunned.
It wasn't just Ye Tian's boldness that shocked them—this kid dared to joke about Bo Saixi! He clearly had a death wish!
More than that, Bo Saixi had just forcibly granted him the identity of a divine successor!
This completely shattered the Seven Sacred Pillars' worldview. They had once gone to great lengths, enduring countless hardships, yet none of them had been chosen by the Sea God. Now, Ye Tian received it without lifting a finger.
Of course, as the Grand Priestess of Sea God Island, Bo Saixi's every action represented the Sea God. No one dared to question her authority. But Ye Tian was different—his words were outright disrespectful.
The impulsive Sea Spear Douluo was the first to speak.
"Kid! Apologize to the Grand Priestess immediately! Or else, don't think about leaving the Sea God Temple in one piece!"
Sea Dragon Douluo, the leader, added gravely, "You're truly ungrateful! Do you know how many people dream of this opportunity yet fail to obtain it? You, who've gained it effortlessly, dare to insult the one who gave it to you? Such ingratitude!"
"Enough! Don't frighten the little brother," Sea Witch interjected, pulling the irate Sea Spear Douluo aside. Turning to Ye Tian, she softened her tone.
"Little brother, your words were indeed excessive. Apologize to the Grand Priestess."
Facing the warnings from these Douluo, Ye Tian remained unfazed. His tone was icy.
"One man's treasure is another man's poison. I've rejected this identity three times during this conversation. Did you hear me?"
"Why force this upon me?"
Ye Tian coldly glared at the Sea Witch before locking eyes with Bo Saixi. He let out a derisive laugh.
"You!" Sea Spear Douluo could no longer hold back. Soul rings appeared around him one after another. "Kid, even if you're the Sea God's successor, I'll teach you a lesson!"
"Stop."
After a long silence, Bo Saixi finally spoke. She raised her scepter slightly, unleashing an immense pressure that extinguished Sea Spear Douluo's soul rings.
Seeing her anger, Sea Spear Douluo reluctantly bowed. "Grand Priestess, this kid insulted you—"
"No need to say more." Bo Saixi raised a hand and looked at Ye Tian apologetically. "It was indeed my mistake. I owe you an apology."
"What? Grand Priestess, you're apologizing to him? He's the one at fault!" Sea Spear Douluo exclaimed, utterly shocked.
"Sea Spear, do not question the Grand Priestess!" Sea Dragon Douluo commanded sternly.
"…Yes." Sea Spear Douluo fell silent, not daring to say more.
"There's no need for an apology," Ye Tian said calmly, though his frustration lingered.
To him, this was nothing short of coercion. He pointed to his forehead. "Just take the legacy mark back, and we'll call it even."
"I'm sorry, but I can't do that."
Bo Saixi's gaze flickered with guilt. In truth, she could retrieve the mark, but it wasn't her decision to make.
"Only Lord Sea God can reclaim the legacy mark. His divine consciousness only descends upon Sea God Island once every two or three years."
"I'll report your case to him. In the meantime, consider carefully whether you wish to inherit the divine position."
"To ensure your safety, Sea Witch will accompany you until Lord Sea God responds."
Hearing this, the Sea Witch smiled brightly and waved at Ye Tian. "Little brother, please take care of me in the future."
(End of Chapter)
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