She stood about one meter eighty tall, her entire body cloaked in a flowing crimson robe. Her long, sea-blue hair cascaded down her back, nearly brushing the ground.
Her gentle features appeared no older than thirty, yet her beauty was defined more by her aura—a noble, graceful, and serene warmth that set her apart. In her right hand, she held a golden staff, three meters long, adorned with intricate runes and patterns. At the top of the staff, a spear-like diamond tip gleamed, and just five inches below it, a brilliant golden gemstone was embedded.
Her beauty was undeniable, but it was her incomparable presence that truly stunned those who beheld her. Even Bibi Dong, the supreme Pope of Spirit Hall, paled in comparison to her elegance. Most mesmerizing were her eyes—deep azure, clearer than the ocean yet carrying an ancient, compassionate wisdom that seemed to span endless ages.
Mu Chen knew exactly who she was—Bo Saixi, the High Priest of Seagod Island and its supreme ruler.
"High Priest!"
The Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians bowed deeply, their expressions reverent.
Bo Saixi waved a hand, lifting them effortlessly with a gentle stream of golden light. Her gaze fell upon Mu Chen, cold and unwavering. "What business do you have with me?"
"Submit to me," Mu Chen said calmly.
Bo Saixi's lips curled into a faint smile.
Mu Chen's Chaos Eighth Trial required him to subdue the sea spirit masters of Seagod Island and slay the Deep Sea Demon Whale King.
"Become part of my Tang Sect. From now on, all sea spirit masters of Seagod Island will follow my command," Mu Chen continued.
"You intend to conquer Seagod Island?" Bo Saixi's smile remained, but her tone carried a hint of amusement.
"You could say that," Mu Chen replied without hesitation.
"Ha! Just you?" Bo Saixi's laughter carried a trace of scorn.
"Just me." Mu Chen's voice brimmed with unwavering confidence.
"Throughout history, countless emperors and powers have tried to conquer Seagod Island. All failed—even Spirit Hall. You are a Titled Douluo, and cultivation is no easy feat. Leave now, and I will pretend this never happened," Bo Saixi said, her voice calm but firm.
"What will it take for you to submit?" Mu Chen countered. He had to admit—Bo Saixi's beauty was extraordinary, enough to capture the hearts of legendary figures like Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu. For a woman like this, Mu Chen didn't want to resort to bloodshed to achieve his goals.
Besides, Mu Chen had not forgotten his bet with Bibi Dong. Conquering Seagod Island through violence was never his true intent.
"If you are so insistent, then let us settle this with a fair battle between soul masters. If you defeat me, Seagod Island and its sea spirit masters will submit to you," Bo Saixi proposed confidently.
Here, in the vast ocean, Bo Saixi was the undisputed ruler, capable of fully unleashing her immense power.
Mu Chen, well-versed in the Douluo storyline, knew that Bo Saixi was one of the three Ultimate Douluos alongside Qian Daoliu (the Sky Invincible) and Tang Chen (the Land Invincible). Bo Saixi, as the Sea Invincible, could command the full might of the ocean itself.
In Seagod Island's waters, Bo Saixi stood as the strongest individual in the current world, her power just shy of divinity itself.
For land-based soul masters, fighting here meant an undeniable disadvantage. But Mu Chen, undeterred, showed no hesitation.
"Very well, as you say," Mu Chen agreed.
"I'm not done yet," Bo Saixi added. "If we are to make this a fair wager, then it cannot be one-sided. If you win, Seagod Island will submit to you. But if I win, you will serve as Seagod Island's eternal guardian. Like the Devil Spirit Great White Shark, you will defend Seagod's authority and repel any invaders. You will never step foot off Seagod Island again."
Bo Saixi's tone was resolute. She had witnessed Mu Chen's earlier battle with Xiaobai, and she could not deny the young man's extraordinary potential. As one of the Ultimate Douluos, Bo Saixi understood her own limitations—she could not remain Seagod Island's protector forever. For the sake of the sea spirit masters and the island to which she had dedicated her life, Bo Saixi needed to find a new guardian.
In her eyes, Mu Chen possessed the strength and qualifications for that role.
"That would mean my life would lose all its freedom," Mu Chen said with a bitter smile.
"If you win, you gain a great reward. Is it not fair that I gain something in return if I win?" Bo Saixi smiled faintly.
"Fine," Mu Chen agreed, a smile tugging at his lips.
"Then let us begin," Bo Saixi said, her voice calm but resolute. She tapped her staff lightly against the ground, and nine soul rings rose from beneath her feet: black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, and red.
A faint golden light rose from her body, and her sea-blue hair billowed despite the absence of wind. A sacred aura emanated from her, filling the air with divine energy.
Bo Saixi radiated the power of the Seagod, placing one foot firmly in the realm of gods. It was her duty alone that kept her tethered to the mortal world, unable to fully ascend.
Thud.
Mu Chen's thoughts stirred, and nine soul rings appeared beneath his feet as well. Their colors were: black, black, black, red, red, red, red, red, and red.
Golden, divine soul power erupted from Mu Chen's body as his hair lifted with his rising aura. In his hands, a long sword manifested, adorned with nine radiant gemstones.
"Six soul rings above the hundred-thousand-year level… and the seventh, eighth, and ninth rings surpass two hundred thousand years."
"Rank 98 soul power…"
"And the aura of a god…"
Bo Saixi's heart wavered, her eyes wide with astonishment. Even she, an Ultimate Douluo, could not ignore the magnitude of Mu Chen's strength.
"Still want to fight?" Mu Chen asked calmly.
"Why wouldn't I? You may have reached Rank 98, but between us lies a chasm as vast as the heavens. And here, in my ocean, the advantage is mine. You should ask yourself—do you still wish to fight?" Bo Saixi replied confidently.
"Why not? I won't know until I try," Mu Chen answered with a laugh, his blood surging with excitement. For the first time, he faced an opponent who was just a step away from divinity. The thought of battling Bo Saixi thrilled him.
"Then I shall make my move," Bo Saixi said, raising her staff. As she did, the water around her trembled violently, gathering into a massive ice blade.
"Elemental control?" Mu Chen's brow furrowed slightly. Bo Saixi's mastery over water had reached the level of elem
ental control—an ability usually reserved for gods.
The true battle had only just begun.
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