On Sea God Island, there are seven cities, each guarded by a powerful Titled Douluo, collectively known as the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians.
These seven individuals are Sea Dragon Douluo, Sea Illusion Douluo, Sea Spear Douluo, Sea Ghost Douluo, Sea Star Douluo, Sea Woman Douluo, and Sea Horse Douluo. Each Sacred Pillar Guardian possesses the ability to conduct assessments and make judgments on outsiders through the Sacred Pillars.
The Sacred Pillars are hundred-meter-long, pitch-black stone pillars covered in peculiar patterns, exuding a mysterious power and pressure.
Standing before the pillar, Wang Zhong observed the so-called Sacred Pillar with great curiosity.
The notion of a pillar that could transmit the will of a god was truly miraculous.
"Esteemed guest, please wait a moment."
Although Wang Zhong had stated that he could be addressed by name, the Sea Horse City Lord did not change his address. Wang Zhong could do nothing about it and let him be.
Under Wang Zhong's gaze, the Sea Horse City Lord stood devoutly before the Sacred Pillar, raising his hands to his chest. A pure, vast, deep blue soul power surged from his palms, pouring into the Sacred Pillar. The peculiar patterns on the pillar lit up, emitting a blue glow as if being ignited.
In the blink of an eye, as the mystical patterns all over the stone pillar were saturated with deep blue, the Sea Horse turned to Wang Zhong and asked, "Esteemed guest, are you ready!"
Wang Zhong nodded affirmatively. He was certainly ready, even somewhat impatient.
After Wang Zhong nodded, the Sea Horse pointed at him. A deep blue beam of light shot from the Sacred Pillar towards the sky, and then descended from the heavens to envelop Wang Zhong entirely.
The azure light, like swirling mist, not only enveloped Wang Zhong but also bathed the entire area around the Sacred Pillar in a crystal blue hue.
Time ticked by, and the Sacred Pillar remained unchanged, still deep blue all over. This situation caused the Sea Horse City Lord to frown deeply.
Under normal circumstances, when the deep blue light beam, representing the power of the Sea God, enveloped a person, the Sacred Pillar would, according to the Sea God's will, bestow an assessment and change its color.
The five colors of white, yellow, purple, black, and red symbolized five levels of difficulty.
However, Wang Zhong's situation was extremely peculiar. For a full quarter of an hour, the Sacred Pillar, symbolizing the Sea God's will and assessment, remained utterly inert.
"Has he been forgotten by Lord Sea God!" the Sea Horse murmured to himself, speculating.
But this thought lasted only for an instant before the Sacred Pillar underwent a dramatic change.
Its original deep blue color suddenly shifted to pure white, then in a flash turned to crystal yellow, followed by deep purple, pitch black, and finally crimson. As the entire Sacred Pillar turned a vibrant blood-red, a crimson light erupted from it, shooting straight into the sky, shattering clouds and piercing the firmament, dyeing the entire sky a bloody hue.
A colossal and terrifying soul power fluctuation, centered on the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, spread throughout Sea God Island. The immense pressure of the ocean filled heaven and earth.
Within the ocean, countless soul beasts’ eyes were filled with fear and dread. The Deep Sea Demon Whale King restlessly swished its massive tail, its cracks long healed but leaving faint scars. The Sea Demon Orca clan stirred in unrest.
Sea God Island began to tremble, akin to an earthquake. The intense tremors sent the island's inhabitants into a panic, and even the Titled Douluo, known as the Sacred Pillar Guardians, were astonished.
Having lived here for so many years, they had never encountered such a phenomenon.
In the Sea God Hall, Poseidon suddenly rose from her seat, her bright eyes, across vast distances, cast towards the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar where Wang Zhong stood.
However, what she saw caused her pupils to contract and her heart to race.
Beneath the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, Wang Zhong allowed the deep blue light to envelop him and to move freely within his body like a swimming fish.
He, meanwhile, stared at the Sacred Pillar before him, his eyes filled with a peculiar expression.
Because, it seemed that cracks had appeared on the Sacred Pillar!
No, not "seemed," there were indeed cracks spreading.
With the appearance of the cracks, the red light on the Sacred Pillar grew more vivid. The red beam shooting into the sky became thicker and more intense, and the entire Sea God Island was now almost dyed blood-red.
Under the Sea Horse City Lord's incredulous, even fearful, gaze, the Sacred Pillar, symbolizing the Sea God's will, began to crack. Stone fragments fell from the pillar, hitting the sea below and creating waves.
Yet, even as the entire Sacred Pillar shattered, the red light connecting heaven and earth did not diminish. Instead, it grew thicker and more crimson.
"What, what, what is happening!" the Sea Horse cried out in alarm. Such a scene was entirely beyond his comprehension.
But something even more terrifying erupted in an instant.
In Sea Woman City, the stone pillar symbolizing the Sea God's will, known as the Sea Woman Sacred Pillar, suddenly erupted with a heaven-piercing crimson light beam, with no one initiating it.
"Huh, why has the Sacred Pillar suddenly changed like this?" the Sea Woman Douluo also asked in confusion.
Not just Sea Woman City, but Sea Dragon City, Sea Illusion City, Sea Spear City, Sea Ghost City, and Sea Star City as well. The Seven Sacred Pillars on Sea God Island simultaneously emitted heaven-piercing crimson light, which converged with the red light from Sea Horse City, soaring into the sky.
"How is this possible, the Sacred Pillars are shattering!" the Sea Woman Douluo exclaimed, her face paling as she watched the Sacred Pillar crack bit by bit.
The other five cities encountered the same situation.
The Sacred Pillars were shattering!
This was an event of monumental significance. Six Titled Douluo rushed to the Sea God Hall, intending to consult the High Priest for an explanation.
The six arrived at the Sea God Hall one after another. Poseidon had already been standing there for some time. As the six gathered and before they could speak, Poseidon said, "Follow me."
Soul beasts that originally lived in the sea now flew into the sky, carrying the bewildered and confused six individuals. Soon, they arrived at the location of the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar.
Just as they arrived, the five crimson light beams that traversed the sky instantly surged several times their previous intensity! They were like pillars reaching to heaven!
Winds and thunder gathered in the sky, the ocean churned violently, and Sea God Island trembled with increasing ferocity, as if the end of the world had arrived. Countless people fell to their knees, praying piously.
A thick, round golden beam of light descended from the sky where the five red beams converged, engulfing Wang Zhong entirely. He was the only gold in this crimson world.
As the golden light descended, the red heavens and earth seemed to be cleansed and purified. Starting from Wang Zhong's location, the crimson light gradually dissipated. The majestic pressure and bloody hue that filled the land receded like melting ice and snow.
The golden light illuminated Sea God Island, dispelling the endless crimson and bringing a warm, reassuring golden glow that soothed the hearts of all.
The earthquake-like tremors ceased, and the turbulent waves calmed. The sky was dyed gold, and the descending golden pillar of light was so conspicuous, so dazzling.
A majestic and awe-inspiring phantom slowly formed within the golden pillar of light. He was clad in green and gold armor, holding a trident that shone with golden light. Infinite soul power and pressure radiated from him, yet it was accompanied by an indescribable peace and vastness.
"Greetings, Lord Sea God!"
"Greetings, Lord Sea God!"
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Countless people knelt in worship, shouting piously.
Poseidon and the others bowed simultaneously, their faces filled with excitement and reverence.
Their god had descended!