A gray light flashed, and a circular platform appeared in front of Ye Feng.
The platform was very peculiar, shaped like the Bagua diagram Ye Feng was familiar with. In the middle were the Two Forms of Yin and Yang, followed by the Four Symbols, and finally the Eight Trigrams.
"Step onto the center of the platform and begin inheriting my throne."
The God of Creation guided Ye Feng.
Ye Feng followed his instruction, stepped onto the stairs, and walked toward the center point—the Yin-Yang Eye.
Suddenly, the platform beneath Ye Feng's feet rippled with waves of golden light, rushing straight into his body. His entire form was instantly frozen by the power—he couldn't resist at all.
Ye Feng noticed that as the energy passed through the Bagua platform, it showed a spectrum of brilliant colors. When it reached the Four Symbols area, those eight colors merged into four. At the Two Forms area, it turned into gold and silver. Finally, when it reached the center of the Bagua, those gold and silver streams intertwined and condensed into a mysterious gray energy.
That gray energy enveloped Ye Feng completely. The mark of the World Tree between his eyebrows began to glow radiantly. His eyes could still see, but the rest of his body could no longer move.
Without any warning, a searing pain erupted from Ye Feng's back. The tearing sensation quickly grew unbearable. His vision went black, and he fainted on the spot.
When Ye Feng awoke, he found himself beside Bo Sanxi.
"Awake?" Bo Sanxi asked.
"Yeah," Ye Feng nodded.
"Congratulations. You've become the first Spirit God on the Douluo Continent in a thousand years," Bo Sanxi said with a smile.
"Thank you." Ye Feng smiled, then asked, "How long was I unconscious?"
"About the time it takes to drink a cup of tea."
"Oh."
"Ye Feng, can I ask you something?"
"Go ahead."
"Do you have a way to resolve my problem?"
"What problem?" Ye Feng seemed thoughtful. He guessed there was only one thing that could trouble Bo Sanxi. He asked tentatively, "Are you referring to your identity as the Sea God's High Priest?"
"More or less. I realized something—after you became a god, no one had to open the door to godhood for you. In other words, no one sacrificed themselves. So, does this mean that becoming a god doesn't necessarily require someone to die?" Bo Sanxi eyes were filled with expectation.
Bo Sanxi was human.
And most humans don't want to die.
Especially those who hold high positions—they're even more unwilling.
As the High Priest of the Sea God, Bo Sanxi had the same thoughts. If there were another way, who would willingly sacrifice themselves?
"Bo Sanxi, you're mistaken. My path to godhood was opened by all the living beings on Sea God Island contributing their strength," Ye Feng replied.
"So I can only accept my fate?" Bo Sanxi's gaze dimmed, and a hint of cold killing intent flashed in her eyes.
She didn't want to die. So, she made a decision—to interfere with the God's Test and eliminate Shui Bing'er, who had passed the Sea God's Nine Trials.
"Bo Sanxi, you're wrong," Ye Feng said.
"Wrong? What did I do wrong?" Bo Sanxi asked.
"Let me ask you—who are you?"
"Bo Sanxi."
"What's the Sea God's name?"
"The Lord Sea God's name is Poseidon, isn't it?"
"And what is your relationship to him?"
"..."
Bo Sanxi was stunned.
What was her relationship with Poseidon?
Poseidon was the founder of the Persian family, their ancestor. Which meant, she was his descendant.
"Do you know why you became the High Priest of the Sea God?" Ye Feng asked again.
"Are you trying to say that I was favored by him?" Bo Sanxi laughed bitterly. It was clearly a relationship between ancestor and descendant, and yet Poseidon had tricked her—made her the High Priest, just so she'd sacrifice her life for the next Sea God.
"Yes. You were indeed favored. Have you ever heard of the term souls?"
"Spirit? What is a souls?" Bo Sanxi asked.
"A fusion of a human's spirit and divine power. It becomes a wandering spirit in the God Realm. The God Realm calls it a souls. It's different from gods—it has no divine position, but can exist in the divine world almost eternally."
"You mean… that's the Sea God's gift to me? After my sacrifice, he intends to let me live on as a souls?" Bo Sanxi was shaken. This was the first time she'd heard the term.
"Exactly." Ye Feng nodded.
"Then why didn't he tell me?"
"Because the God Realm has rules. Not everyone can become a souls. The gods are bound by these laws. Your talent wasn't enough to become the Sea God. That's why he helped you in this way—to grant you near-eternal life in the God Realm."
"Is that really true…?"
Bo Sanxi still had doubts.
"To turn someone into a soul, the god must consume divine power to mold and stabilize the soul. Most gods won't make that kind of sacrifice. But since you're Poseidon's descendant and his High Priest, I'm 90% sure that he plans to make you one."
"...Thank you."
The cold intent in Bo Sanxi eyes faded. She finally saw light in her future.
Ye Feng's explanation gave her a new perspective. She now felt certain that the Sea God would truly make her a Spirit soul.
"Of course, you must fulfill your responsibilities. Don't make the Sea God regret his favor." Ye Feng reminded.
"Mm."
Bo Sanxi nodded, and a gentle smile appeared—something Ye Feng hadn't seen since she became High Priest.
Whoosh~
Bo Sanxi smiled.
A magical scene unfolded.
The surrounding sea rippled. The flowers, grass, and trees of Sea God Island tilted slightly toward Bo Sanxi, as if bowing to her.
Ye Feng watched silently, stunned. In this moment, Poseidon radiated nobility and grace—not enchanting, but enough to move his heart.
He was captivated.
Ye Feng felt an urge rising in his chest. He wanted to embrace Bo Sanxi in his arms.
Bo Sanxi smiled and said joyfully, "Ye Feng, I suddenly realized—talking with you is a truly happy thing."
"Oh? Really?"
Ye Feng returned to his senses. Seeing Bo Sanxi nod earnestly, he smiled and replied, "If chatting with me makes you happy… then why don't we talk about more things?"
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