On board the Swordfish, Huo Quan, who had stayed behind to monitor the surroundings, suddenly noticed a figure moving at incredible speed.
The person was sprinting across the surface of the sea, and the immense power split the seawater on both sides. The seawater seemed afraid and dared not approach.
Although he didn't recognize the face, Huo Quan could sense the person's strength. He immediately exited the cabin, fired a flare into the sky, and then submerged the Swordfish back into the sea.
A golden firework exploded in the sky, standing out against the dark night sky. The people fighting in the distance, as well as Tang Chen who was on his way, saw it.
After leaving Sea God Island and without the Sea God's guidance, Tang Chen was immediately drawn to the firework. After some hesitation, he turned and headed in its direction but found nothing.
Frustrated, he had no choice but to return to his original path, which caused a delay — giving Xu Mingxi and the others more time to defeat the heavily injured and defenseless Bo Saixi.
"Everyone, that's a flare signal from my Star Crown Sect. A powerful individual is approaching. We must fight swiftly and decisively."
Xu Mingxi turned his gaze from the firework. A silver moon mark appeared on his forehead. His aura surged, and the attacks he launched became even more ferocious.
The soul bone skill from the 200,000-year-old Moon Worshipping Wolf King, Silver Moon, was also Xu Mingxi's strongest amplification skill, boosting all attributes.
Previously, using it would result in a period of weakness. But now, with the origin of the Moon God in his body, that drawback had been completely eliminated.
The eruption of Silver Moon made Xu Mingxi the strongest presence on the battlefield. The expressions of the other three top-tier Douluo changed. Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong looked at him with fear in their eyes.
Xu Mingxi no longer cared. He had already made thorough preparations. The sound of this battle definitely wouldn't reach Sea God Island.
Now, with powerful reinforcements arriving — likely divine intervention — it was clear who had been sent. The only one who could possibly save Bo Saixi was Tang Chen.
But the actions of Clear Sky's number one figure on the continent were too unpredictable. Xu Mingxi had no idea what condition Tang Chen was in. It was the best strategy to completely eliminate Bo Saixi before he arrived.
Since Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong weren't willing to go all out, he would do it himself. As long as he could eliminate one top-tier combatant, the operation wouldn't be considered a failure.
Sunlight, moonlight, and starlight — beams of three colors — shone across the sea. The water shield in front of Bo Saixi shattered with a loud sound. She had to pass through the Sea God's trident in front of her and take the hit.
The powerful impact sent her flying backward. She tried to use the opportunity to escape, but how could Xu Mingxi allow it?
Within the starfield, every direction was his domain. He immediately reappeared behind Bo Saixi and blasted her with a blazing sun cannon, forcing her back into the center of the encirclement.
"Qian Daoliu, Bibi Dong, how long do you plan to just watch? Tang Chen is on his way. Do you think we'll get another chance to lure Poseidon off Poseidon Island?"
Xu Mingxi glanced at his two teammates in displeasure. If the two weren't holding back and conserving energy, Poseidon would've been defeated long ago.
He knew each faction present had its own hidden agenda — and that was fine — but they had to handle this matter first.
Kill Poseidon first, kick out one force, then let the remaining two fight it out.
There were two other unmatched powerhouses outside. Who could say they wouldn't act in their own interests?
Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong understood this truth too. They looked at each other and nodded. Poseidon was indeed a major variable.
Only a fierce battle could achieve their goals. The death of Poseidon was the perfect spark.
They looked forward to seeing how much fury and power Tang Chen would unleash when he found that Xu Mingxi had killed Bo Saixi.
"Star God Douluo, you take the lead, and we'll support you."
Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong attacked in unison. Holy angelic light and Rakshasa evil energy turned into two chains, binding Bo Saixi.
The chains were imbued with divine power — far beyond what the now severely weakened Bo Saixi could resist.
"Damn it, these two really just want to offload the responsibility… but fine, Bo Saixi's life ends by my hand."
Even though he knew Tang Chen was coming, Xu Mingxi didn't intend to miss this chance to kill Bo Saixi. It was his only opportunity. If she escaped, it would be impossible to lure her out again.
A starlight arrow condensed in Xu Mingxi's hand. If one looked closely, silver sparks twinkled on its surface.
Two soul bone skills from a 100,000-year-old silver-scaled beast — Silver Scale Edge and Silver Scale Wound — made the strike unstoppable and prevented enemy wounds from healing.
Bo Saixi noticed Xu Mingxi's movement and tried to dodge, but was restrained by the chains. She could only watch as the arrow pierced her heart.
Was this… the feeling of death? How marvelous. Bo Saixi had always thought she'd die of old age as the High Priest.
Or perhaps someday, when the Sea God chose a successor, she would spend her remaining life aiding the new god.
She never imagined she'd fall at the hands of a soul master of the sea. How ironic.
"Brother Chen… I'm sorry… I can't finish this story with you…"
"No!!! Xixi!!!"
Was this an illusion? Why did she feel like she heard Brother Chen's voice?
In her final moments, Bo Saixi saw a massive hammer shatter the triple-layer shield trapping her, and a strong, broad chest embrace her.
"Brother Chen… is that you?"
"It's me… It's me, Xixi. Hold on, I'm taking you back to the island for treatment."
"How could you ignore your own condition just to save me…"
"Xixi, don't speak. I'll take you home."
"No… no… my heart has been pierced… you must take care of yourself…"
Bo Saixi returned to her former appearance. Her thin hands dropped limply, and she lay peacefully in her lover's arms, silent.
"No!! No!! I'll take you back to Poseidon Island right now. The Sea God will surely find a way to save you. He has to…"
Tang Chen, who never believed in any gods, was willing to put his faith in them — for the one he loved. But as he carried Bo Saixi back to the island, he was stopped.
"Get out of my way!"
"Senior Tang Chen, please put down Senior Bo Saixi's body, and we will immediately move aside."
"Fine… fine… fine!"
Tang Chen was furious. He had wanted to save Xixi first and deal with the others later. Now it seemed he couldn't take her away without killing them all first.