When the Star Luo Emperor spoke, it immediately drew Bo Saixi's attention to this group of insignificant individuals.
If the Star Luo Emperor had remained silent, things might have been fine. But his words instantly revealed an anomaly about him to Bo Saixi.
Bo Saixi's tone turned dangerous. "So you're the emperor of the Star Luo Empire? I never expected the Star Luo Empire to fall so low as to let a fallen soul master become its ruler."
Though it was a joke that the light of the Sea God was holier than the power of the Angel God, there was no denying that the divine power of the Sea God possessed some sacred attributes. That's why Bo Saixi could immediately sense the anomaly around the Star Luo Emperor.
Her words caused an uproar. The faces of the Star Luo royal family and their allies turned even grimmer.
Not only did Bo Saixi look at the Star Luo Emperor, but she also glanced at the surrounding elders. Her eyes were filled with contempt.
"Heh, it's truly a nest of snakes and rats. Not only is your emperor a fallen soul master, but these Title Douluos beside him are too," Bo Saixi mocked.
The Star Luo Emperor wanted to retort, but faced with Bo Saixi's overwhelming strength, he could only turn a pleading gaze toward Tang San.
After all, they were now in an alliance of shared interests. How could Tang San stand by and watch him sink? If the Star Luo Empire fell, Tang San's Hao Tian Sect would suffer losses as well.
However, Tang San displayed remarkable calmness and said indifferently, "Esteemed Sea God elder, you've misunderstood. They are my subordinates, and the Asura God position I inherited governs fallen soul masters. It's natural for them to carry traces of fallen soul master energy, much like how your body bears the blessings of the Sea God's divine power. Simply possessing such traces doesn't mean they qualify as fallen soul masters."
The scene fell silent for a moment. Even Bo Saixi hadn't expected someone from Tang Chen's lineage, known for brute force, to produce a silver-tongued individual like Tang San.
Did Tang San really think she couldn't see through the lack of divine power on the Star Luo Emperor and his men? Their aura reeked of the vilest and dirtiest methods of fallen soul masters!
But just as Bo Saixi was about to expose Tang San's lie, Tang San subtly infused a few strands of divine power into the Star Luo Emperor and his men.
Now, whether they liked it or not, the Star Luo Emperor's people had to be considered Tang San's subordinates—it was like mud on pants; even if it wasn't excrement, it looked like it.
Bo Saixi's eye twitched as she watched. Tang San truly had no shame—pulling such underhanded tricks right in front of her!
But being as intelligent as she was, Bo Saixi understood that no matter what she said, Tang San's explanation had already set the narrative for the Star Luo Emperor's situation.
Bo Saixi couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
However, she quickly composed herself, returning to the solemn and holy demeanor she had displayed upon her entrance.
"Very well, let's say I was mistaken," Bo Saixi said indifferently.
"But Tang San, your interference here is still inappropriate. Though the Star Luo Empire involves your Hao Tian Sect, gods are not allowed to meddle in mortal affairs. Now that you've ascended to godhood, isn't this an outright violation of the rules?
Even though your inherited god position is one of the three enforcers of the god realm, such actions are not permitted.
So step back now and leave this battlefield to mortals. Let them decide their own fate."
Upon hearing this, Tang San's expression darkened.
As the saying goes, heroes break laws with their martial prowess, and Tang San, who fancied himself a righteous hero, had a flexible moral compass.
The rule forbidding gods from interfering in mortal affairs was vague. It primarily applied to gods residing in the god realm, but it could also be interpreted as applying to lower-level gods, like when Tang San prevented Ning Rongrong from reviving the two Sword Bone Title Douluos.
But if one were to take this rule seriously, then Tang San and Qian Renxue should have ascended directly after becoming gods instead of engaging in a battle among gods in the mortal realm—a clear paradox in the rules.
Fully aware of this, Tang San coldly replied, "Esteemed Sea God elder, don't try to fool me. While gods indeed have rules against meddling in mortal affairs, those apply to gods in the god realm.
I've just ascended and haven't yet solidified my faith. New gods are allowed to remain in this world for a hundred years to cultivate their faith. Thus, my intervention today is entirely appropriate. On the other hand, you—
I notice you don't seem to bear any god position. So which god's subordinate priest are you? How can you interfere in mortal affairs so freely? Shouldn't it be you who steps back?
Out of respect for my great-grandfather, I'll spare you, Elder Bo Saixi. Leave now."
At this point, Tang San and Bo Saixi had completely torn off their pretenses. Tang San didn't even use her honorary title, addressing her directly by name.
But Bo Saixi remained equally calm, raising her Trident of the Sea God and assuming a combat stance.
"You're certainly bold for your age, young one. But let me tell you—I'm also a new god who ascended within the last hundred years. I have the right to remain in this world.
So today, I won't let you do as you please!"
Without hesitation, both sides unleashed their divine powers, painting the sky half crimson and half azure—an extraordinary sight.
Tang San's eyes glinted with killing intent, ready to detonate his divine rings.
However, before making his move, Tang San spoke to Tang Hao and the others.
"Father, Uncle, I'll restrain her during this time. Use this opportunity to completely crush Zhu Zhuqing's rebel forces.
Once the rebels are thoroughly annihilated, even if we don't settle our fight here, the victory of this war will belong to our Hao Tian Sect."
Before Tang Hao and the others could nod, Bo Saixi seized the moment and activated her soul skill first.
"Ninth Soul Skill—Descent of the Sea God!"
"Tenth Divine Skill—Sea God Domain!"
An endless tide seemed to descend, and everyone felt a suffocating pressure.
Tang San immediately realized this was her domain effect—and not an ordinary one at that.
Countering such domain skills was something Tang San had long mastered. He promptly deployed his Asura Domain.
Tang San knew that the only way to counter a domain was with another domain.
But soon, Tang San realized he was wrong.
Their domains weren't even remotely the same thing!
Though the suffocation lessened, Tang San could still feel an all-encompassing suppression from every direction, leaving no blind spots.
"Bo Saixi, what kind of soul skill is this!?" Tang San demanded.
Bo Saixi smirked coldly as she charged forward. She wasn't foolish enough to explain the effects of her divine skill.
At this moment, Bo Saixi was crystal clear about her objective—defeat Tang San head-on! Teach this insolent brat who dared to defy her faith's god exactly what he was dealing with!
Sea God Domain: A divine domain skill specially crafted by Ye Wen for Bo Saixi, combining both closed-barrier and open-strategic modes.
In closed-barrier mode, the Sea God Domain trapped enemies like fish in a barrel, ensuring all attacks hit their mark.
In open-strategic mode, the Sea God Domain covered a vast area while retaining its guaranteed-hit effect, enabling effective mass attacks.
Bo Saixi was currently using the open mode of the Sea God Domain, instantly compensating for her side's lack of strength.
As for the suffocation, it was naturally because the foundation of the Sea God Domain was the ocean. By now, a thousand-mile radius had become Bo Saixi's marine domain.
Land-based soul masters were constrained in various ways, but as the holder of the pinnacle ocean martial soul, Bo Saixi thrived in this environment. Her combat power skyrocketed, which was why she had been called the strongest among the three invincibles back then—because she fought on her home turf!
At this moment, everyone felt the air around them shift like flowing water—it moved!
Bo Saixi gracefully wielded the Trident of the Sea God, summoning countless waves that coiled around her like ribbons.
"Thirteen Techniques of the Sea God—First Technique: Unfixed Storm!"
Unfixed Storm was a control-type divine skill that immobilized enemies for eight seconds.
"Thirteen Techniques of the Sea God—Second Technique: Millennial Space!"
Millennial Space ignored time and space, unleashing the power of the ocean to attack opponents. Anywhere within sight became a target zone.
With just the first two techniques of the Thirteen Techniques of the Sea God, Bo Saixi brought unprecedented pressure to Tang San and his allies. They were instantly immobilized and forced to face the terrifying follow-up attack.
Tang San's expression darkened. He was used to controlling others, not being controlled himself. This reversal was utterly infuriating!
But Tang San wasted no words. He immediately detonated all his Blue Silver Grass soul rings using the Great Sumeru Hammer, granting him a massive surge of primal power.
"Asura Demon Sword—Secret Art—Asura Blood Slash!"
The raging waves collided violently with Tang San's crimson slash.
Tang San himself was unscathed, but due to Bo Saixi's Sea God Domain, the residual energy of their clashing divine skills injured nearby individuals, causing them to cough blood and sustain severe wounds.
Seeing this, Tang San's expression soured. These people were crucial sources of future faith for him—they couldn't afford to be lost here.
It must be said that the Great Sumeru Hammer, a divine skill supposedly perfectible only by gods, amplified Tang San's power upon detonating all his Blue Silver Grass soul rings. The boost rivaled the second golden awakening of a Body martial soul, tripling his combat power.
Meanwhile, Bo Saixi unleashed more techniques from the Thirteen Techniques of the Sea God. Tang San's desperate burst couldn't be countered by just a few moves.
Seizing the opportunity, Tang San retaliated with a single strike, tearing a temporary opening in Bo Saixi's Sea God Domain.
"Don't just stand there! Move quickly! Our battle isn't something you can interfere in," Tang San roared.
A mere ripple nearly killed them. The Star Luo Emperor and his allies didn't dare hesitate further, leaping into the air and fleeing at top speed.
At this moment, Tang San turned his gaze toward the rebel forces protected by Bo Saixi's domain. A sinister smile spread across his lips.
Divine power didn't solely come from faith. One could drain the lifeblood and souls of countless beings through slaughter, forcibly condensing divine power.
Though the Asura God was an enforcer god, the original Asura God had ascended through blood-soaked hands, cutting down sins rather than people. Thus, the Asura God position was neither wholly good nor evil—it depended entirely on the wielder.
Tang San considered himself righteous. As for why he intended to massacre these ordinary rebels?
Tang San thought: 'The Star Luo Empire was once rich in resources and prosperous, with its people living in abundance. It's only because of these rebels that the populace now suffers. Today, I act on behalf of heaven to exterminate these evil ones. As for their lifeblood and souls, consider it payment for my efforts! We all have bright futures ahead—this is a win-win situation!'
With this mindset, Tang San raised his Asura Demon Sword, preparing to strike.
But Bo Saixi wouldn't let him succeed. Her divine power shimmered in her beautiful eyes, and the surrounding Sea God Domain surged violently, forming a massive vortex. Tang San stumbled, and his intended attack on the civilians went awry.
Taking advantage of this, Bo Saixi transported Zhu Zhuqing and her allies far away from the Star Luo Emperor's group, ensuring their safety.
At this point, Bo Saixi didn't press the attack. She was well aware that though she lacked Tang San's god position, Ye Wen's assistance ensured their strengths were evenly matched. Neither could kill the other.
With the battle paused, Bo Saixi no longer saw the need to continue feigning civility with Tang San.
Moreover, though her heart now belonged to Ye Wen, her lingering affection for Tang Hao hadn't fully dissipated. Out of love for him, she didn't want to completely sever ties with Tang San.
Though Tang San was shameless, she didn't wish to engage in a life-or-death struggle with a junior.
Thus, Bo Saixi said calmly, "Tang San, you must realize our strengths are evenly matched. Continuing this fight serves no purpose. Besides, you know I have backup.
Even if you kill me, those behind me won't spare you. Instead of escalating this, focus on cultivating your current faith base and stop meddling."
Tang San tightened his grip on the Asura Demon Sword. From the moment his domain failed to suppress hers after ascending to godhood, he had already seen the disparity in their foundations.
But abandoning such a juicy prize was something Tang San couldn't accept.
Seeing Tang San remain silent, Bo Saixi didn't rush him. She simply waited patiently for his response.
Finally, Tang San exhaled slowly and said, "Elder Sea God, how about we make a bet?"
Bo Saixi: -_-? Why suddenly a bet? And now you're calling me Sea God again—this kid is insincere and scheming.
Ye Wen: ∑(0_0;）Oh no, Tang San's about to unleash his god-king betting technique again.
Tang San smiled confidently and mischievously. "Since you say gods shouldn't interfere in mortal affairs, let's both back off and leave this continent to the mortals.
My bet is that my subordinates will win the war in the Star Luo Empire. You clearly support Zhu Zhuqing's side. So let's see who emerges victorious in the end."
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