While Xu Sheng briefly left, all the Sacred Pillars looked at the High Priest Poseissi with worried faces...
The Sea Spear Douluo was the first to speak, "High Priest, should we really let Xu Sheng try to pull out the Sea God's Trident? I still don't trust him!"
The Starfish Douluo agreed, "Yes, he is not one of us from Sea God's Island. If he really pulls out the Sea God's Trident, he will definitely want to take it away. Wouldn't that be unfair to the true successor of the Sea God?"
The Sea Maiden Douluo, arms crossed, added, "Although Xu Sheng's potential isn't bad, after all, he has only reached the Black Rank like us and has not broken through to the Red Rank, to the same level as you. He shouldn't have the qualifications to touch the Sea God's Trident!"
The Sea Horse Douluo took a deep breath, "I agree with the Sea Maiden. Since the Sea God did not allow him to break through to the Red Rank, the original intention must have been not wanting Xu Sheng to take the Sea God's Trident!"
Poseissi, hearing this, glanced at them sideways...
"It is true that Xu Sheng's assessment rank did not break through the Red Rank, but I personally believe he has the qualifications!"
"Moreover, I have already asked, and the Sea God did not prevent him from touching the Sea God's Trident!"
She had already secretly guessed that perhaps Xu Sheng might not be able to pull out the Sea God's Trident at all, otherwise why would the Sea God not care!
The Sea Dragon Douluo then changed his previous attitude, "High Priest, I trust your judgment as well. Let Xu Sheng give it a try, it won't hurt. If he fails, we can just ask him to leave Sea God's Island!"
He knew well that the decisions made by the High Priest were not easily changed, so he wouldn't be foolish enough to say the same kind of thing as the others!
The other Sacred Pillars widened their eyes, clearly having had great objections to Xu Sheng participating in the Trial of the Sea God before, but suddenly, they changed their attitude!
They were not clear on what he was thinking!
Just then, Xu Sheng and another approached them...
"High Priest, Sacred Pillars, sorry to keep you waiting!"
Poseissi merely nodded slightly and then walked towards the direction of her palace...
The others immediately followed...
Gui Mei, seeing this, suddenly used spiritual power to transmit his message, "Xu Sheng, if you pull out the Sea God's Trident, will they let you take it away? After all, it is a Divine Artifact!"
He suspected that if Xu Sheng pulled it out, the High Priest and others might go back on their word...
Hearing this, Xu Sheng responded with spiritual power as well, "Perhaps not, this Sea God's Trident is meant for the Sea God's Successor. Not having been recognized by the Sea God, I probably won't be able to take it away!"
"Then why bother trying to pull it out? If you can't take it away, isn't it a waste of time?"
Truthfully, he didn't know what Xu Sheng was doing here!
It was clear that the Sea God was targeting him!
"Elder Gui, do not be deceived by appearances, my purpose for coming here has actually been achieved. Whether or not I can pull out the Sea God's Trident doesn't matter at all!"
He had effortlessly pulled out the Divine Artifact, the Sea God's Trident, before, so this time should not be difficult!
However, to rely on this Divine Artifact to confront the Abyssal Emperor would be only an embellishment and would not play a decisive role!
Gui Mei rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath, "I think you're just being stubborn. Everyone clearly doesn't welcome you, yet you still want to stay here!"
And this sentence was heard by the nearby Sea Dragon Douluo, who immediately turned his head and gave Gui Mei a cold look...
However, he said nothing...
After all, he was sure deep down he did not welcome Xu Sheng, even though he had reached the Black Rank during the Sea God's trial!
Gui Mei felt a chill up his spine, but to not lose face, he still straightened his chest as if he had felt nothing!
This Sea Dragon Douluo, with just one look, significantly increased his pressure; his soul power rank was definitely above level 97, much more powerful than the other Sacred Pillars!
After returning to Martial Soul Hall, I must inform His Holiness of the overall strength of Sea God's Island!
However, as they advanced, Gui Mei seemed to have discovered something...
Surprised, he said, "Isn't this the palace of the High Priest of Sea God's Island? How did we end up back here?"
Sea Dragon Douluo sneered, "We didn't come back, it's just that the Sea God's Trident, this divine artifact, is kept in the palace where the High Priest resides. Only she is qualified to approach it!"
"Normally, even we, as the Seven Sacred Pillars, don't have the privilege to come near it. You can consider yourselves lucky to see it today!"
In his words, there seemed to be a mockery of Gui Mei and Xu Sheng for their inexperience!
Upon hearing this, the other Sacred Pillars pretended not to hear...
Gui Mei naturally picked up on this and frowned, saying, "You..."
Even though this was Sea God's Island, the other party's words were too arrogant!
Xu Sheng quickly intervened, "What the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar said is correct; it indeed is an honor for both of us to witness this legendary artifact today!"
Seeing him not retort, Sea Dragon Douluo just coldly "Hmph!"
Xu Sheng then secretly transmitted to Gui Mei, "Elder Gui, keep your calm. This is Sea God's Island; if we anger these Sacred Pillars, it might lead to a lot of trouble!"
Gui Mei clenched his teeth, "I know, but this guy is too overbearing. No one dared to speak to me in such a tone back at Martial Soul Hall!"
Of course, except Pope Bibi Dong!
Xu Sheng pursed his lips, "Sea Dragon Douluo probably already knows our identities, hence the completely different attitude from yesterday!"
"Considering what Martial Soul Hall has done to Sea God's Island, it's not hard to understand!"
He wasn't actually clear about the specifics of the past between Martial Soul Hall and Sea God's Island!
However, it definitely had something to do with High Priest Poseissi and Grand Elder Qiandaoliu of the Spirit Hall!
Amidst this discussion, they had already reached the outside of the palace...
Poseissi suddenly turned around and looked at Xu Sheng, "Although touching the Sea God's Trident won't pose much danger, if it does not accept you, there is a strong likelihood of backlash!"
"Make sure you are mentally prepared before entering!"
Seeing this, the other Sacred Pillars also started warning him...
"Indeed, Xu Sheng, we also once tried to pull out the Sea God's Trident, but we were met with severe backlash. We were not injured severely, but we had to lie in bed for several days!"
"If you're not prepared, don't come later saying that we didn't warn you!"
"Otherwise, perhaps you should try another day. You must have consumed a lot of your spirit power in the Trial of the Sea God!"
"Although I am reluctant to let an outsider touch the Sea God's Trident, as the High Priest said, the backlash is not slight!"
But Xu Sheng was undeterred and interjected, "Thank you, High Priest, and all the Sacred Pillars, for your concern; I am fully prepared now!"
This backlash from the Sea God's Trident is trivial!
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