The style of the Sea God's Pillar Platform was simple, just a square platform. However, the pillar here was unique. Instead of being just a column, it was more like a statue.
The Sea God's Pillar was entirely white jade, with a young girl kneeling on the platform, hands clasped together in front of her chest, bowing toward the direction of the Sea God's Temple.
Although just a sculpture, the devout expression on her face was lifelike.
The person depicted by this statue was the first generation Sea Witch who had followed Poseidon into battle on the seas.
At the edge of the Sea God's Pillar Platform, Luo Leilei sat leaning there, gently tapping the surface of the sea with her large fish tail.
Her pretty face with those sky-blue eyes was fixedly watching the man approaching.
"Su Cheng, what do you want to do?"
At this moment, Luo Leilei's expression became serious, devoid of any innocence or playfulness.
At the same time, the other six Pillar Douluo gradually emerged from the surrounding forest.
"Everyone's here?" Instead of immediately responding, Su Cheng looked around and smiled, nodding, "Well, that's convenient, saves me the trouble."
Hearing this, Luo Leilei's heart sank, feeling an increasing sense of unease.
She was naturally gifted with telepathy from birth.
Although she had never read Su Cheng's thoughts, she had a strong premonition.
First, there were imperceptible changes among the Seven Pillar Douluo, then strong individuals arrived from the mainland, and today, that person even stirred the High Priest to leave the island.
At this moment, Luo Leilei realized that something was amiss, so she preemptively called the other Pillar Douluo.
She believed that if Su Cheng had come to Sea God Island for something, he would come to her first.
And that was exactly the case.
The Sea Maiden's Pillar was the most familiar to Su Cheng, so naturally, he would start from here.
Seeing Su Cheng's composed demeanor, the Dragon Pillar Douluo said solemnly, "Su Cheng, do you know that according to the rules, you are not allowed to set foot on Sea God Island?"
With the previous generation of Pillar Douluo passing away one after another, among the current Seven Pillar Douluo, the Sea Dragon Douluo had the highest cultivation base and strength, having undergone the most difficult Black Level Sixth Examination.
Now that Bo Saixi was absent, the other Title Douluo naturally regarded him as their leader.
Su Cheng glanced at the Sea Dragon Douluo and smiled, asking, "Who set this rule?"
"Why pretend not to know," the Sea Dragon Douluo frowned even more, "This is a rule set by Lord Sea God."
"Where is Poseidon now? Let him speak to me. If he says I can't set foot on the island, I'll leave now."
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
"Su Cheng, what's gotten into you?!"
...
Hearing his almost mocking words, the other Title Douluo couldn't help but rebuke him one after another.
In fact, they didn't want to conflict with Su Cheng in the first place.
His status and position were different from those ordinary Sea Soul Masters who were expelled from the island.
Not to mention the miraculous deeds he had performed, which were well known to everyone, his special identity as Bo Saixi's direct disciple was also known to everyone present.
"Haha." Su Cheng suddenly burst into laughter, "So you guys are really interesting. Poseidon has been absent from this world for so long, yet you're still clinging to rules from thousands of years ago. Have there been any changes in the countless subjects of the sea over the years compared to before, when Poseidon established this island?"
Su Cheng waved his hand, and a long sword appeared in his hand, "Let me tell you. Whoever is stronger sets the rules."
The next moment, a tide-like blue domain spread out.
The powerful suppression instantly enveloped the seven Title Douluo, rendering them immobile.
Seeing Su Cheng approaching step by step, the expressions of the Sea Dragon Douluo and the others changed drastically.
At this moment, they couldn't even muster the thought of attacking.
This feeling was just like facing Bo Saixi, the High Priest, in the past.
No, it was even more terrifying.
Because at this moment, Luo Leilei was unable to use the power of the Sea Maiden's Pillar!
The tidal domain unleashed by Su Cheng directly severed the connection between Luo Leilei and the Sea Maiden Pillar.
It's worth noting that the reason why the Pillar Douluo on Sea God Island were powerful and called Pillar Guardians was because of the mysterious connection between them and the seven Pillars of Sea God Island.
This connection, even the High Priest Bo Saixi couldn't obstruct.
Under the Pillar, the Pillar Douluo could replenish their soul power, resist attacks, activate the Pillars to issue Sea God's Trials for the Soul Masters, and communicate with each other.
"How... how did you do it..." The Sea Dragon Douluo looked at the scene in disbelief, then glanced at Luo Leilei, who was shocked and confused.
His lips moved slightly, his voice somewhat hoarse as he asked, "Why are you so strong..."
He couldn't understand.
Clearly, Su Cheng had never undergone Sea God's Trial nor received his blessing.
How could someone in their early thirties achieve such terrifying cultivation?
Su Cheng didn't bother to answer his question.
He didn't intend to harm these people, but he also didn't want to waste time talking nonsense with them.
His goal was the Sea Maiden's Pillar behind these people.
"Su Cheng!"
At this moment, a melodious voice came from the side.
Su Cheng's steps paused slightly, then he turned to look.
Luo Leilei had already retracted her fish tail, revealing her slender legs covered by a black long skirt.
"Why are you doing this?"
She stared at Su Cheng, her eyes devoid of the usual liveliness and innocence, filled instead with disappointment, surprise, confusion, and disbelief.
Indeed, unlike other residents of Sea God Island, she didn't possess an almost fanatical belief in The Sea God.
But that didn't mean she wasn't loyal to the Sea God.
On the contrary, the Sea Witch Clan had always been the most loyal servants of Poseidon since ancient times.
It's just that the long period of growth had left this mermaid princess's temperament not fully matured, her mind unsettled, enjoying playing around.
But when it came to critical moments, her faith in guarding Poseidon would not waver.
Su Cheng sighed inwardly, not wanting to say more to her.
He understood Luo Leilei, and he knew about the Sea Witch Clan's situation. Some words were useless no matter how many times they were said; it was a difference in ideology.
"There's no reason. I wanted to do it, so I did."
With that, Su Cheng's long sword slashed diagonally, terrifying sword intent accompanying the sword light, attacking the Sea Witch statue.
On the Sea Maiden's Pillar, a brilliant golden light instantly appeared, enveloping the white jade statue.
As the sword light and golden light dissipated simultaneously, the Sea Witch statue remained unharmed.
The watching Title Douluo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Just now, Su Cheng's sword contained a terrifying intent of annihilation. Even as bystanders, they felt their hearts skip a beat.
But fortunately, the Pillar was protected by divine power, and it also contained the belief power from Poseidon's followers, making it not so easily destroyed.
Su Cheng chuckled lightly, leaving the place amidst the astonished gazes of everyone.
In the next moment, on the Sea Maiden's Pillar Platform, the statue of the Sea Witch shattered with a thunderous crash, and cracks appeared on the platform below, completely breaking apart a few breaths later.
Seeing this scene, all seven Title Douluo felt dizzy, their faces slightly pale, cold sweat trickling down their temples.
Some wanted to say something, but they were choked with words, unable to speak.
Only Su Cheng understood that the Sea Witch Pillar had actually been weak from within, and the power of belief within it had long since been depleted.
His sword had not been completely blocked.
Triggered by his innate sword intent, the power concealed within the Sea Witch Pillar lost balance within a few breaths, and its destruction was only a matter of time.
"What... what do we do..." The Sea Ghost Douluo swallowed hard, looking at the others and said with difficulty.
"Go and inform the High Priest to come back. Su Cheng's strength is too formidable; we can't resist him at all," said the Seahorse Douluo in a grave tone.
They had no intention of summoning their subordinates.
The Sea Warrior soldiers were limited in strength, and Su Cheng's demonstrated power just now was evident to all present. Even if those people came, they would be mere cannon fodder.
Although the opponent had clearly shown mercy, Su Cheng was not indecisive. If provoked further, it might lead to unnecessary casualties.
"The High Priest is impossible not to sense what happened here. We'd better not split up," however, the Sea Dragon Douluo shook his head, rejecting the Seahorse Douluo's suggestion. "If the situation worsens, she will come back. I'm sure the opponent at sea is equally formidable."
"That's right." The Spearfish Douluo also agreed, "If the High Priest wants to leave, no one can stop her. I believe everything is still under control for now."
In their hearts, Bo Saixi was already akin to a deity.
Moreover, this was on the sea; they couldn't imagine Bo Saixi being anything but victorious.
The Sea Dragon Douluo gritted his teeth. "Let's follow."
Having said that, he glanced back at the distraught Luo Leilei beneath the Sea Maiden's Pillar. "Sea Witch, no one could have anticipated this turn of events. Now is not the time for you to dwell on it. Come with us."
He truly had no intention of blaming Luo Leilei too much.
Su Cheng's actions had caught everyone off guard.
Even Bo Saixi probably hadn't expected something like this to happen.
Moreover, given Su Cheng's demonstrated power just now, Luo Leilei's precautions wouldn't have made much difference.
Since that was the case, there was no need to blame each other further.
Su Cheng naturally knew that the Title Douluo were following behind him, but he didn't care.
These people posed no threat to him.
And with the destruction of the Sea Witch Pillar, the defensive capabilities of the other Pillars were once again diminished.
In no time, he had cut down the remaining six Pillars, including the Sea Dragon Pillar and the Sea Star Pillar.
At this point, all the functions of the seven Pillars had been completely relegated to the past.
Sue Cheng no longer had to worry about dealing with the various threats posed by the Pillars after ascending to the Sea God's Temple.
In a short time, he passed through the forest and arrived at the circular sea outside the Sea God Mountain.
"Su Cheng!"
At this moment, a stern shout came from behind him—it was the Sea Dragon Douluo.
Seeing Su Cheng really preparing to ascend the Sea God Mountain, these people finally couldn't hold back.
"Are you not afraid of disappointing the High Priest with your actions?!"
As the Sea Witch Pillar was destroyed, it was understandable, but causing even a small amount of damage here was unacceptable to them.
"Do you know how much the High Priest values you! In her heart—"
However, before the words were finished, Su Cheng raised his right arm behind him.
A tremendous pressure suddenly descended.
"I don't want to kill you, so don't test my patience," Su Cheng said calmly.
At the same time, a faint killing intent swept across like a blade, hanging between them, "If you insist on making meaningless sacrifices, I don't mind either."
The Sea Dragon Douluo's Adam's apple bobbed lightly, beads of sweat rolling down his cheeks.
The enormous terror brought by life and death made everyone dare not say anything more.
Su Cheng continued forward, crossing the circular sea and arriving at the foot of the Sea God Mountain.
"Sea God Mountain, it's been a long time," he sighed casually, taking steps to climb up the mountain.
The Sea God's light naturally couldn't stop him.
His innate power circulated throughout his body, silently opposing the Sea God's light.
The so-called Sea God's light was extremely condensed soul power combined with the power of belief, which was indeed extraordinary compared to ordinary soul power, but it was far inferior to innate power.
As he walked, he looked up at the majestic and sacred temple at the top of the Sea God Mountain.
Having spent so many years on Sea God Island, Su Cheng had never truly seen the Sea God Temple up close.
The closest he had come was when he felt the Sea God's light and seized the opportunity to condense his seventh soul ring.
But even then, he was still far away from the Sea God Temple.
Sea God Mountain wasn't high; it only had a total of one thousand and one steps. If it weren't for the Sea God's light hindering him, anyone could easily climb it.
Before long, Su Cheng arrived at the front of the Sea God Temple.
Here, stood giant pillars, each carved with various patterns.
They depicted numerous powerful sea soul beasts that had fought alongside the Sea God in battles, many of which he couldn't even recognize.
Outside the circular sea, the seven Title Douluo looked at Su Cheng standing at the top of the mountain with concern.
With their Title Douluo-level vision, seeing from this distance was not difficult.
"..." The group remained silent, exchanging glances for a while.
Finally, it was the Sea Ghost Douluo who spoke first. "When will the High Priest return? What does Su Cheng want to do?"
After speaking, he looked at Luo Leilei, who was standing at the back of the group, with some anxiety. "Sea Witch, you had a good relationship with Su Cheng. You used to spend a lot of time together. What's going on with him today?"
Luo Leilei frowned at the question, feeling extremely uneasy.
She had been pondering over this question repeatedly on the way here.
At this moment, however, she was stunned to realize that she had never truly understood Su Cheng.
Even though they had established the Bright Church together, compiled the doctrines together, and even violated the rules of Sea God Island together, it had mostly been for fun.
Although some things felt off, she never thought they would have such a significant impact.
But today, the actions of the other party had completely caught her off guard.
The sword that effortlessly severed the Sea Witch Pillar shattered the last shred of illusion in her heart.
Until that moment, she truly realized that she might have unwittingly made a big mistake over the years.