At this moment, Mu Chen was not yet a god, and to wield divine power, he needed a medium.
His Chaos Sword was his martial soul, while the Chaos Heart was the artifact he had obtained as part of the Chaos God's inheritance—a divine treasure bestowed upon him.
The instant his Chaos Sword and Chaos Heart fused, Mu Chen felt a profound and unprecedented connection to the elements around him.
For the first time in centuries, Bo Saixi's calm heart grew anxious. Since her battles with Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu, this was the first time she had felt so unsettled.
Raising her hand, Bo Saixi summoned the might of the sea. Towering waves surged around Mu Chen as countless water arrows materialized again, pelting toward him with overwhelming force.
Ocean Shield!
A brilliant blue light emerged from Mu Chen's forehead.
However, unlike before, his third soul ring did not glow. Instead, the rich water elements around him churned violently, condensing into a transparent water sphere that enveloped him.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The water arrows collided fiercely with the shield, creating dazzling flashes of light. No matter how dense the barrage was, it failed to penetrate Mu Chen's Ocean Shield.
"This…"
Bo Saixi's expression froze in disbelief.
"Courtesy demands reciprocity," Mu Chen's voice rang out as the surrounding water elements surged and condensed into countless water arrows. At first glance, they appeared identical to Bo Saixi's. But upon closer inspection, one could notice the difference—Mu Chen's water arrows were more tangible, almost like solid swords.
Ocean Shield!
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Under Mu Chen's control, the water swords launched an overwhelming assault on Bo Saixi's Ocean Shield. Cracks began to spread across the shield's surface as the relentless barrage continued. Some water swords even broke through, grazing Bo Saixi's body.
"Do you wish to continue?" Mu Chen asked with a smile, freezing the water swords in mid-air with a mere thought.
"You've won."
Bo Saixi stared at Mu Chen for a long moment before finally admitting defeat.
"Since I've won, does this mean that from now on, Seagod Island will submit to me?" Mu Chen asked, a hint of triumph in his tone.
Bo Saixi remained silent but eventually nodded.
"High Priest, our only master is the Seagod!" one of the black-robed Sacred Pillar Guardians protested.
"He wields the power of the sea, and his strength surpasses even mine. This is the Seagod's will. It is by the Seagod's decree that Seagod Island comes under his rule," Bo Saixi declared firmly, her voice resolute.
The sea spirit masters of Seagod Island, including the seven Sacred Pillar Guardians, fell into silence.
As the High Priest, Bo Saixi was considered invincible within the sea. If this young man could defeat her and control the power of the ocean, then, to them, it could only be explained as the will of the Seagod.
"How should we address you from now on?" Bo Saixi asked, accepting her loss gracefully.
"You can call me Mu Chen, or Mu Sect Master—I am the Sect Master of the Tang Sect. As for the others, address me as Mu Sect Master or Chaos Saint," Mu Chen replied casually.
"Chaos Saint?" Bo Saixi repeated softly.
"My martial soul is the Chaos Sword, and I have received the top-tier Chaos God Nine Trials. My soul power is Rank 98, and my title is Chaos Saint," Mu Chen explained.
"Greetings, Mu Sect Master."
For the first time in decades, Bo Saixi knelt on one knee before an outsider.
"Greetings, Mu Sect Master!"
Following Bo Saixi's lead, the sea spirit masters of Seagod Island all dropped to one knee in submission.
"Stand up. Zhenzhu, Xiao Wu, Nana, you can come ashore now," Mu Chen said, his voice enhanced with soul power as he called toward the ship in the distance.
Moments later, Zi Zhenzhu, Xiao Wu, and Hu Liena disembarked and stepped onto Seagod Island, the sacred land of sea spirit masters.
"Xixi!" Mu Chen turned to Bo Saixi.
Bo Saixi was momentarily stunned.
"Zhenzhu," Mu Chen then addressed Zi Zhenzhu. "I hereby announce my first decree. From this day forward, Seagod Island will become part of Zi Zhenzhu's kingdom. The Purple Pearl Kingdom will be a vassal state of the Tang Sect, and Zi Zhenzhu will be its first queen. Aside from the High Priest and the nine Sacred Pillar Guardians, everyone else on Seagod Island will follow Queen Zi Zhenzhu's orders."
"What? Me? A queen?" Zi Zhenzhu stared at Mu Chen, dumbfounded.
"Why not? Is there a problem?" Mu Chen asked calmly.
"This doesn't seem appropriate… This is Seagod Island, the sacred land of sea spirit masters," Zi Zhenzhu said hesitantly.
"What's inappropriate? You're my woman. There's no issue with you managing Seagod Island. It will remain a sacred land but will also serve as part of the Purple Pearl Kingdom's territory—a holy site for your kingdom. Do you remember what I told you before?" Mu Chen asked.
"About reforming the pirates, developing tourism, and collecting tariffs from passing ships," Zi Zhenzhu replied.
"Exactly. This is Seagod Island, imbued with the Seagod's divine will. It offers spirit masters the Seagod Trials, granting unimaginable benefits. No land-based spirit master would resist such a temptation," Mu Chen said with a confident smirk.
Zi Zhenzhu fell silent, lost in thought. If Seagod Island were opened to land-based spirit masters and properly promoted, it would undoubtedly attract a massive influx of visitors seeking their opportunities.
"Mu Sect Master, Seagod Island is the sacred ground of the Seagod's divine will. We cannot allow just anyone to set foot here," Bo Saixi protested.
"You're right, Xixi. It must remain exclusive. Zhenzhu, travel to Hanhai City and promote the Seagod Island Trials while organizing a Seagod Elite Spirit Master Tournament," Mu Chen instructed.
"A Seagod Elite Spirit Master Tournament?" Zi Zhenzhu repeated in surprise.
"Yes. Anyone can enter, but only the top ten will earn the right to enter Seagod Island and undergo the Seagod Trials. Those who pass will be rewarded. We'll also charge a participation fee—spirit masters aren't short on money, so don't be too modest with the price," Mu Chen said with a mischievous grin.
Zi Zhenzhu nodded thoughtfully, realizing the potential revenue for her kingdom.
"Any objections, Xixi?" Mu Chen asked Bo Saixi.
"This plan will spread the Seagod's name and bring him more followers. As the Seagod's High Priest, how could I object?" Bo Saixi said with a faint smile.
"Good. Then it's settled. Now, let's discuss something else," Mu Chen said, his expression turning serious as he looked directly at Bo Saixi.
"Xixi, I heard you once made a promise: whoever ascended to godhood first, you wo
uld marry. Is that true?"
Bo Saixi's eyes widened slightly, her calm demeanor faltering for the first time.
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