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Under Qian Xunji's orders, the fleet slowed down as everyone ate lunch. At the same time, the outline of an island gradually came into view in the distance.
The breathtaking scenery of the azure sea and sky merging into one looked like a painting of a paradise on earth. The first thing everyone noticed was the highest mountain on Sea God Island, the sacred mountain of the island.
An hour later, the fleet, sailing at full speed, crashed onto the beach of the island with overwhelming force. The coconut trees on the beach were undoubtedly destroyed.
Boom!
The collision created a loud noise, startling the seagulls living nearby, which flew into the air in chaos.
This was not a tourist visit but a mission to conquer or recruit Sea God Island. Naturally, the Spirit Hall showed no courtesy. Qian Xunji ordered the fleet to crash onto the beach to intimidate Sea God Island.
"What a beautiful island. This will be the first island the Spirit Hall conquers in the sea," Qian Xunji said, gazing at the vast Sea God Island.
His ambitious tone reflected his excitement. After waiting for half a month, his desire to conquer was finally within reach. He couldn't wait to issue the next order.
"Qian Jun, Xiang Mo, order everyone except the sailors to attack. Capture a city first and show Sea God Island what we're capable of."
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
"Who are you!" At that moment, a group of people quickly approached. The leader was a man dressed in yellow.
However, no one answered him. Qian Jun Douluo immediately took action, swinging his Dragon Staff Spirit at the group.
Everyone except the man in yellow, who wore white, was killed instantly.
"I'll spare your life. Tell me, what's the name of the city ahead?" Qian Jun Douluo grabbed the man by his collar.
"You dare offend Sea God Island and provoke the Sea God? You will forever fall into the abyss!" the man replied, fearless in the face of death.
"Too much nonsense!" Qian Jun Douluo, not getting the answer he wanted, snapped the man's neck.
"Dong'er, stay behind and watch. Lingyuan, protect them," Qian Xunji glanced at Bi Bi Dong and instructed before releasing his own Spirit.
The Six-Winged Angel Spirit appeared, allowing Qian Xunji to hover in the air. A giant golden sword materialized in the sky, which Qian Xunji grasped and pointed toward one of the seven cities of Sea God Island.
"Attack!" Qian Xunji ordered arrogantly.
"Saintess, let's stay behind them and act according to the situation," Elder Lingyuan followed Qian Xunji's instructions and didn't rush to join the main force.
"Thank you, Elder," Lin Yongming spoke before Bi Bi Dong could say anything.
"This island looks huge. I wonder how big it is!" Bi Bi Dong exclaimed, looking at the sacred mountain that seemed to connect the sky and the sea.
"Sea God Island is indeed beautiful. I also noticed that the sea creatures here are very gentle. What's more surprising is that there are Blue Silver Grass growing on this island, so far from the mainland," Blue Silver Emperor said with some astonishment.
Blue Silver Grass had never imagined that it could survive on an island in the sea. This showed just how resilient Blue Silver Grass was, thriving in water, cracks in rocks, wilderness, and even on trees with a bit of soil.
"A'Yin, you're surprised to see your companions, huh?" Bi Bi Dong smiled at Blue Silver Emperor.
"Go away, Blue Silver Grass is your companion," Blue Silver Emperor rolled her eyes.
"Stop messing around. His Holiness has already moved forward. Let's go," Lin Yongming reminded them helplessly.
"Alright!" Both women nodded.
"Wait!" Lin Yongming felt Elder Lingyuan moving further away and grabbed the arms of both women.
"Hold on. Let's observe the battlefield as much as possible. We don't need to act unless necessary. My mind's eye can sense that the entire island is covered by a mysterious force, as if it's protecting the island," Lin Yongming explained solemnly when the two women looked at him curiously.
"Really?" Both women asked simultaneously, having trusted Lin Yongming's words for a long time.
"Yes… I feel like we might really be in over our heads this time. His Holiness seems to have underestimated Sea God Island," Lin Yongming said helplessly.
On Sea God Island, with the divine power left by the Sea God, the Limit Douluo Bo Saixi was practically a demigod.
"Xiao Ming, no matter what, we shouldn't hide on the beach just because of a guess, letting the Pope and the Spirit Hall members charge ahead. That would make us look too cowardly. If things go wrong, we can retreat later."
"Otherwise, if we stay here, we might face disdain from others in the Spirit Hall in the future," Bi Bi Dong said. Although she believed Lin Yongming's words, she couldn't hide behind the others now.
"I know. I just want you to be extra cautious. This isn't a vacation. Be prepared for potential ambushes at any moment," Lin Yongming warned.
"Enough lecturing. You sound like an old man. Both the Saintess and I know what's at stake. After all, we're invaders here, shameful invaders," Blue Silver Emperor patted Lin Yongming's head and sighed.
Given her nature, the Blue Silver Emperor disliked unnecessary slaughter, especially since the people of Sea God Island weren't evil. She was only here because Lin Yongming had been summoned by Qian Xunji.
"Let's go!" Lin Yongming rubbed his head.
The three of them then headed toward the center of the island.
"Who dares to offend Sea God Island!" a loud shout echoed.
At that moment, a man in black appeared on top of a coconut tree about fifty meters ahead of Qian Xunji and his group. Nine optimally configured spirit rings floated around him.
His eyes were deep blue, like two pools of water. Behind him, a massive blue seahorse spirit materialized.
"You're land spirit masters. Good, good. You've killed the warriors of Sea God Island. Today, you won't leave this island alive," the man said, recognizing the diverse spirits of Qian Xunji's group as belonging to land spirit masters.
"A mere 91st-level Title Douluo. I, the Fierce Lion Douluo, will teach you a lesson!" The Fierce Lion Douluo, a burly man with a mane, had a mutated two-headed Blazing Lion Spirit.
Flames covered his fists as he charged at the Seahorse Douluo.
"A 92nd-level Title Douluo! Damn it, there are eleven Title Douluos here! Which land force is this?" The Seahorse Douluo looked at the Fierce Lion Douluo and noticed the other elders around him.
Elder Lingyuan, tasked with protecting Lin Yongming and the others, was about a hundred meters behind the battlefield and hadn't released her spirit yet. Thus, the Seahorse Douluo only saw the eleven Title Douluos, including Chrysanthemum Douluo.
Seeing the Fierce Lion Douluo charging at him, the Seahorse Douluro's body was covered in a strange gray-white armor. His fists were also covered in seawater.
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Raging Sea Fist!" The Seahorse Douluro directly unleashed a ten-thousand-year spirit skill, forming a massive fist-shaped attack in the air.
The Fierce Lion Douluro realized he had been locked onto by the opponent's spiritual power.
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Blazing Sky Fist!" The Fierce Lion Douluro activated his spirit skill mid-charge, retaliating with a punch of his own.
Boom!
The Seahorse Douluro, being one level lower in spirit power, was forced back but unharmed. He couldn't stay on the coconut tree and retreated to a platform.
Behind the platform was a strange triangular pillar, about twenty meters tall. The top of the pillar resembled the Seahorse Douluro's spirit. This was one of the Sacred Pillars guarded by the Seahorse Douluro.
"Lord Seahorse!" The surrounding subordinates immediately rushed to his side, some standing in front of him to protect him.
"Notify the other Sacred Pillar Guardians immediately!" The Seahorse Douluro ordered his subordinates while keeping his eyes on the Spirit Hall members.
"Yes, Lord Seahorse!" Three of them took out sea flutes and blew them urgently.
"Attack!" Qian Xunji immediately commanded.
"You shall not advance further!" The Seahorse Douluro quickly moved to the Sacred Pillar, his hands glowing with immense spirit power as he slammed them onto the pillar.
"By the grace of the Sea God!"
The Seahorse Douluro activated the strange patterns on the Sacred Pillar. A sea-blue energy erupted from the top of the pillar, covering the entire Seahorse City and forming a protective barrier.
Seeing that the enemy had eleven Title Douluos, the Seahorse Douluro decisively activated the Sea God's divine power stored within the Sacred Pillar.
The moment it was activated, the Spirit Hall's forces were blocked outside the barrier.
At the same time, the Seahorse Douluro's hand couldn't leave the Sacred Pillar, as activating the divine power required a continuous supply of his own spirit energy.
"Your Holiness, let me try!" The Fierce Lion Douluro punched the barrier again. This time, the point of impact rippled like water.
But nothing else happened.
"All of you, attack together. Focus your attacks on a single point to break through," Qian Xunji, though arrogant and self-assured, wasn't foolish. He knew that concentrating their attacks on one spot was the most effective method.
"Yes, Your Holiness!"
Chrysanthemum Douluro, Qian Jun, Xiang Mo, Ghost Leopard, Demon Bear, Fierce Lion, Spiky Porcupine, Snake Spear, Blood Spear, and Tyrant Blade—ten Title Douluros—stood in front of Qian Xunji in a line, gathering their spirit power to attack simultaneously.
"Ten Title Douluos! This is bad!" The Seahorse Douluro's expression changed.
"Quick, transfer your spirit power to me!" The Seahorse Douluro ordered the ten Sea God warriors beside him.
Sea God Island had been peaceful for so long that no one expected an attack from the Spirit Hall. As a result, the Sacred Pillar was lightly guarded, and most of the island's defenders were in the city, unable to react in time.
But the Seahorse Douluro knew he couldn't let the Spirit Hall break the barrier. If they did, Seahorse City would be defenseless, and the Spirit Hall would march straight into the city.
"Yes, Lord Seahorse!"
"Can you block this? Break it!" The ten Title Douluros unleashed their spirit power attacks on the same spot.
This time, instead of rippling, the barrier began to crack from the center outward.
"Hold it!" The Seahorse Douluro shouted, pouring all his spirit power into the Sacred Pillar to activate even more divine power.
Through his efforts, the cracks in the barrier stopped spreading.
"Oh, you blocked one attack. It must be because of that pillar. But can you block our next one?" Chrysanthemum Douluro said with a playful tone.
"Wait! Who are you people? Which force do you belong to?" The Seahorse Douluro gasped for breath and glared at the group angrily.
"We are from the Spirit Hall!"
"You're quite strong. Join the Spirit Hall, and we'll ensure you a life of wealth and honor. A Title Douluro like you is wasted on this small island. Why not showcase your talents on a grander stage?" Qian Xunji smiled as he stepped forward, standing among the Title Douluros to extend the invitation.
After all, Qian Xunji hadn't come to Sea God Island to slaughter but to recruit its sea spirit masters. A Title Douluro like the Seahorse Douluro was naturally someone he wanted to recruit.
"The Spirit Hall? I'll remember you. But don't even think about it. I'd rather die than betray the Sea God!" The Seahorse Douluro retorted angrily.
"What god? If there's any god, it's our Spirit Hall's Angel God."
"Fifth Spirit Skill, Angel's Holy Sword!" Qian Xunji raised his giant golden sword, and a massive golden sword projection appeared in the air.
Without hesitation, he struck the center of the cracks.
This time, the barrier couldn't withstand the attack and shattered into countless droplets, dissipating into the air.
"Ugh!" The Seahorse Douluro spat out a mouthful of blood, and his hand fell away from the Sacred Pillar.
"Attack!" Qian Xunji swung his sword and commanded.
"Yes!" Chrysanthemum Douluro and the others leaped forward, landing on the platform where the Seahorse Douluro stood.
"Your Holiness, what should we do with him?" Chrysanthemum Douluro asked Qian Xunji, looking at the now-defenseless Seahorse Douluro.
"He's a Title Douluro. Knock him out and keep him alive. Once I've taken Sea God Island, I'll have ways to make him submit," Qian Xunji replied.
Following Qian Xunji's orders, Chrysanthemum Douluro approached the Seahorse Douluro, standing less than a meter away. He raised his hand to strike and knock him out.
"High Priest, I have failed to protect the Sea God's guidance. Please punish me!" The Seahorse Douluro didn't look at Chrysanthemum Douluro but knelt before the Sacred Pillar, his face filled with devotion.
"Hmph, quite loyal. But your Sea God can't save you now," Chrysanthemum Douluro sneered, bringing his hand down in a swift strike.
"Third Spirit Skill, Seven-Star Demon Tone!" A strange flute melody echoed from ahead. A half-human, half-fish mermaid woman appeared, playing a pink flute.
"A mental attack!" Chrysanthemum Douluro was startled. He quickly threw a dagger at the mermaid woman.
Clang!
Another figure appeared beside the woman, wielding a golden-blue spear, deflecting Chrysanthemum Douluro's dagger.
"Seahorse, Sea Spear, where are the others?" The Seahorse Douluro exclaimed in relief.
"Old Four, this isn't your fault. Even I wouldn't be able to withstand their combined attacks alone," a burly man appeared in front of the group.
"Sea Dragon, big brother."
Soon, three more figures appeared from different directions, joining the scene. There were five men and one woman: Sea Dragon, Sea Spear, Sea Phantom, Sea Ghost, Sea Star, and Sea Maiden.
Together with the Seahorse Douluro, they were the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians of Sea God Island—seven Title Douluos.
"Get lost!" Sea Dragon, with a blue dragon spirit behind him, punched at Chrysanthemum Douluro.
"95th level!" Chrysanthemum Douluro, unable to match his strength, quickly retreated.
By now, the other five had gathered around the Seahorse Douluro.
"Seven Title Douluos!"
"Your people lied to me," Qian Xunji said with a cold smile.
Lin Yongming and the others also arrived on the right side of the group, noticing the situation.
"As expected. Although the timeline has shifted, the Sea God left the Seven Sacred Pillars. No matter what, Sea God Island wouldn't have fewer than seven Title Douluos," Lin Yongming's mind's eye confirmed this.
"Killing the people of Sea God Island is killing the Sea God's subjects. Your crimes are unforgivable," Sea Dragon, the leader of the Seven Sacred Pillars, declared coldly.
"Haha… With just you? What gives you the courage to stand against the Spirit Hall's army!" Qian Xunji was momentarily stunned, then laughed in disbelief.
"We welcome the High Priest!"
Sea Dragon didn't respond but knelt on one knee with the others toward the top of the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar.
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