The ritual complete, the ten people on the high platform rose to their feet. Elder Hai Xu turned, his gaze pausing on Ye Wushuang for a moment before he addressed all the Sea Race of Heaven-Reaching Island.
Ye Wushuang frowned slightly. 'Why did that old man single me out with his gaze?'
"The Sea God's sacrifice is complete! The great Sea God has heard our prayers and will surely bless our Sea Race with prosperity!"
Hai Xu boomed, and the confidence of the assembled Sea Race surged!
"The Sea God has bestowed his Divine Power and now seeks the luckiest person among you to receive this blessing. Therefore, we shall now commence the grand event of the Three Thousand Seas—the Sea Battle!"
Hai Xu announced once more.
"The Sea Battle!"
Upon hearing those two words, the blood of every young person present began to boil. The most outstanding youth would receive a special gift: the Divine Power!
It was a gift that everyone coveted!
