Chapter 351: The Death of Poseidon
If it were merely a trace of the Sea God's divine consciousness, even within the Sea God Temple, Poseidon would not have been able to suppress and overpower Bibi Dong so easily. But the one before them was not just a divine echo—it was Poseidon himself, a true first-class god.
"Lord Sea God, Xiaobai has something to report," said the Demon Soul Great White Shark eagerly. Seeing how easily Poseidon could overpower even Bibi Dong, a god, she was thrilled. With such a backer, she wasted no time preparing to tattle.
"Xiaobai, what is it?"
Tears welled up in Xiaobai's large eyes. "Lord Sea God, Bibi Dong is a heartless traitor! She's leading Sea God Island to ruin!"
"She came here, received your inheritance, and the High Priestess Bo Saixi, along with the Sacred Pillars, treated her as your successor. But as soon as she returned to the mainland, she got Sea Dragon Douluo and Sea Lance Douluo killed."
"She's stirred up endless slaughter across the seas, sacrificed innocent sea soul beasts in your name. She even altered Bo Saixi's martial spirit—your gift! She humiliated her, forced Tang San into sacrifice, and opened the divine trial gate. You must not pass the Sea God position to someone like her!"
"Bastard! You—!"
Bibi Dong was livid, nearly losing control. That damn shark dared betray her at this moment!? She wanted nothing more than to tear Xiaobai into pieces.
Sea Horse Douluo, Sea Witch Douluo, Sea Ghost Douluo, and Starfish Douluo also pleaded. Though Sea God Island survived thanks to Bibi Dong's help, for 20,000 years they had lived peacefully. In just eight years since Bibi Dong's arrival, their island was thrown into chaos. Now the entire continent wanted to destroy them. Surely, she was to blame!
Bibi Dong had broken their back and then gifted them a wheelchair—were they supposed to be grateful?
"Xiaobai, I know all of this," Poseidon sighed. "But there are rules in the divine realm. Even I must follow them."
Though he had many twisted hobbies, Poseidon had always maintained a public image of righteousness. He wore a mask to appear just, impartial—a pillar of godhood.
But he did have feelings.
Sea God Island was his birthplace. Its people worshipped him. Xiaobai had been his mount for centuries. How could he ignore Bibi Dong's damage and still give her his divine seat?
But the trials weren't his alone to control anymore. Someone else—someone who delighted in chaos—had finalized the Ninth Trial. No matter which path Bibi Dong took, she would end up with the Sea God's inheritance. Even Poseidon might not survive this.
Why had he descended in person? He was trying to escape. But was that even possible?
Xiaobai's big eyes filled with hope. "But Lord Sea God…"
"No more, Xiaobai. Only those who are truly selfless, intelligent, and sacrificial can pass my trials."
"The divine assessment will now begin. It consists of five parts. Complete all five, and you inherit the Sea God's position."
Poseidon's eyes glowed. Bibi Dong felt her soul being pulled inward. The world blurred. Golden mist and glowing bubbles filled the air. Lost in the twisting light, she vanished.
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Light flashed.
A massive golden orb appeared before Poseidon's chest. In an instant, it lit up the entire temple. The structure shook violently, purging everything impure.
Suddenly, the disorientation ended. The swirling gold vanished. Bibi Dong found herself standing on a golden circular platform.
In front of her were five deep, human-sized oval portals, each a different color. These were the five trials Poseidon mentioned.
Bibi Dong was about to unleash her fury on Xiaobai—she wouldn't kill her, since she was needed as the vessel—but making her suffer was still an option.
Whoosh!
Before she could act, Xiaobai transformed into golden light and entered the leftmost portal.
Bibi Dong gritted her teeth. But she didn't act. Poseidon said only those who met the values of selflessness and wisdom could pass. Bibi Dong, having lived two lives, believed that even if she didn't embody those virtues, she could still make the right choices.
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God Realm, Sea God Temple
"Lord Sea God, where do you think you're going?"
Poseidon, attempting to flee, was caught midair by Qian Xunji. Seated on Poseidon's own throne, one leg crossed, he rested his head on his hand.
Poseidon, face like a crying child, pleaded, "Lord Creator… I followed all your instructions. Please spare me. Compared to you, I'm just a child. No one punishes a child."
"You're not wrong," Qian Xunji nodded. "The divine realm is a cage. With so many rules and such pressure, it's no wonder you developed… peculiar habits."
"You regret ascending alone? Then start over."
"Start… over?"
Suddenly, Poseidon felt his body bound. His soul was being pulled away.
That's when he realized—"starting over" meant reincarnation.
"No! Please! Pick someone else, Lord Creator!"
Sure, life in the divine realm was lonely. But he still had power. If he reincarnated, who knew if he'd ever rise again?
Qian Xunji didn't answer. He casually converted Poseidon's godly soul into a mortal one—unlike Qian Daoliu, who got a golden diamond VIP reincarnation, Poseidon was just thrown into the mortal world like a blind lottery.
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