Giving up the Sea God Godhood, I'll become a god through my own strength

"High Priestess, you've got me all wrong! It's not like you don't know how gifted this kid is. These days, he's the one beating us up," Sea Dragon Douluo said, aggrieved. If anyone else had wronged him like this, a Level 95 Power Attack System Titled Douluo, he would have slapped them to death long ago.

But before the High Priestess, he didn't dare show the slightest temper.

"That's right, High Priestess. Even the seven of us together can't beat Feng'er anymore. This kid is just too monstrous," Sea Horse Douluo chimed in.

The others nodded like chickens pecking at grain, but the same words sprang into their minds: High Priestess, just keep spoiling him.

"Feng'er's talent is indeed monstrous, but he couldn't have done it without the High Priestess's guidance," Sea Witch said cleverly, her sky-blue eyes sparkling with lively light.

Swish, swish, swish.

The rest of the Seven Sacred Pillars all turned their gazes on Sea Witch, as if seeing her for the first time. It's over. Even our little sister has learned to flatter people like Feng'er, they thought.

The sea breeze stirred Bo Saixi's long, pale blue hair, glossy as silk. She looked lofty and unapproachable, like a true deity descending from the Divine Realm.

How could she not know what place Feng'er held in the hearts of the Seven Sacred Pillars? After all, she and the Seven Sacred Pillars had watched him grow up. She had only asked to tease them.

"Feng'er, you've already broken through to become a Level 99 Limit Douluo and reached the upper limit of power in this world. If you want to advance any further, you can only do so by accepting the Divine Examination."

"Are you ready?"

"You grew up on Sea God Island. As its High Priestess, I will naturally open the Sea God Trial for you."

A smile appeared on Bo Saixi's exquisite, unearthly face as she asked in a gentle voice. She had asked Xu Feng many times before whether he wanted to take the Divine Examination, but he had refused every time. Once, when pressed too hard, Xu Feng had even lost his temper.

This time, she wanted to ask what Xu Feng was really thinking.

The Seven Sacred Pillars also pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what Xu Feng thought.

Besides protecting Sea God Island, the High Priestess had another important duty: to search the mortal world for a gifted prodigy with the potential to inherit the Sea God Godhood.

With Xu Feng's current strength and his terrifying talent and potential, passing the Divine Examination would be as easy as reaching into a bag and taking something out.

"Sis, haven't I told you before? I'm not taking the Divine Examination." Xu Feng shook his head and refused Bo Saixi outright.

"Why won't you listen? How can you inherit the Sea God Godhood without taking the Divine Examination? I think your skin's itching for a beating. Just wait till I deal with you!" Bo Saixi was so angry that she no longer cared about her lofty image. She reached out and grabbed Xu Feng by the ear, intent on teaching him a lesson.

Seeing Xu Feng finally getting his comeuppance, the Seven Sacred Pillars all wore satisfied expressions.

If there was anyone on Sea God Island who could pin this kid to the ground and give him a thrashing, it was only the utterly formidable High Priestess.

"Ow, sis, let go! It hurts like hell!" Xu Feng grimaced in pain and continued to explain, "I won't take the Divine Examination because once I pass it, you'll die. I can't bear to lose you."

With such a warm, sweet-smelling older sister, Xu Feng naturally wouldn't watch her die before his eyes.

He knew that as long as he agreed to take the Divine Examination, the stages overseen by the Seven Sacred Pillars would be more than just throwing the match. It would be like being both the athlete and the referee; the Divine Position would practically be his for the taking.

"You..." Bo Saixi's slender body stiffened, and the anger on her face turned to astonishment in an instant. Then her fair face filled with emotion. "You're saying you won't take the Divine Examination because you don't want to lose me?"

She had never imagined that this was what Xu Feng had been thinking.

Warmth welled up in her heart, and the affection and indulgence in her gaze grew even deeper as she looked at Xu Feng.

She had never told anyone that she would have to sacrifice herself for someone to attain the Sea God Godhood, and she didn't know where Feng'er had learned such a secret. But that didn't matter. Between the Divine Position and her, Feng'er had chosen her, and that was enough.

"Silly little brother," Bo Saixi murmured. She didn't know what to say. A mist of tears gathered in her starry eyes, and even her breathing stopped for a moment. She released Xu Feng's ear and began to reproach herself.

Feng'er had been worried about her, yet she had been about to punish him.

When the Seven Sacred Pillars heard Xu Feng's words, they froze.

They hadn't expected the price of the Divine Examination to be the High Priestess's sacrifice!

Their hearts jolted, and they all turned to look at Xu Feng, their expressions full of gratification and emotion. Their eyes trembled and reddened slightly. This child—the High Priestess didn't dote on him for nothing. Feng'er has finally grown up.

"Feng'er, I didn't hurt your ear just now, did I?" Bo Saixi asked reproachfully, her face full of concern.

"You did," Xu Feng said deliberately.

"Huh?" Bo Saixi's heart tightened.

"I'll be fine if you give me a hug," Xu Feng said, trying to coax her.

"Then you can keep hurting," Bo Saixi said, shooting him down. She knew Xu Feng was deliberately being cheeky.

"Feng'er, I know you're worried about me, but the purpose of my existence is to find an heir for the Sea God. Besides, this is the Sea God Godhood. Once you obtain it, you'll ascend to the Divine Realm," Bo Saixi continued to persuade him.

The Seven Sacred Pillars stood quietly to one side, listening without joining the conversation. On one hand was Xu Feng's path to godhood; on the other was the High Priestess's life. Both the palm and the back of the hand were flesh, and they found it hard to choose.

"Sis, you don't need to persuade me. My mind is made up," Xu Feng said firmly. "Besides, there's nothing so great about the Sea God Godhood. I'll forge my own path to godhood, without relying on any Divine Examination or Divine Position!"

"And I won't allow anyone else to take the Sea God Trial either! Not unless the day comes when I find a way for you to open it without sacrificing yourself!"

If anyone came to take the Sea God Trial, he would kill one if one came, and kill a pair if two came.

His Martial Soul, the Immortal-Slaying Four Swords, was no vegetarian.

There was nothing so great about the Sea God Godhood?

Wasn't that enough to make anyone angry?

When the Seven Sacred Pillars heard this, their hearts skipped a beat. They all looked toward the High Priestess, afraid she would fly into a rage.

After all, the High Priestess was the Sea God's representative in the mortal world and held him in the highest respect. Under normal circumstances, she would never allow anyone to blaspheme against the Sea God.

They had already thought up excuses. If the High Priestess grew angry, they would step forward and take Xu Feng's punishment for him.

Even as they worried about Xu Feng being punished, they were shocked by his courage and ambition. They hadn't expected Feng'er to forge his own path to godhood!

To the Seven Sacred Pillars' surprise, when the High Priestess heard Xu Feng's words offending the Sea God, she didn't grow angry. Instead, she looked even more moved.

Sure enough, Xu Feng's place in the High Priestess's heart was unshakable.