The Merfolk on Shark's side frowned. They hadn't expected the other party to seize this opportunity to make trouble and obstruct them.
At that moment, a Turtleman chuckled. "Verifying whether he's a Sea God Priest is simple. Let him accept God's Punishment. If he remains unharmed, that proves he's genuine."
Everyone looked toward the hundred-meter-tall statue of the Sea God Pentos in the center of the Upper District's plaza.
A flicker passed through Shark's eyes, and he hesitated instead.
Suye was also lost in thought.
Had the Fish God statue reacted earlier because of an accident, or was it related to his bloodline? An accident seemed unlikely. It was probably closely connected to his bloodline.
Even assuming the worst, if he sensed hostility before the Sea God statue attacked, he could activate Absolute Protection and pretend to withstand the attack.
The last time he received the Sea God's blessing, his speed in water had doubled, far surpassing most sea races. If this was another blessing from the Sea God, would it bring an even greater surprise? After all, that had only been an ordinary Fish God statue, while this one belonged to the Primal Sea God Pentos.
The four human teams also stared at Light in confusion. How had this fellow become a Sea God Priest?
The Black Dragon stared blankly at Suye. How is this human even more dazzling than a dragon? Isn't the Whale Kingdom supposed to be where I shine?
"I don't object to using the Sea God statue to test me, but you'd better understand the price of using it to attack me!" Suye coldly glanced at the Merfolk behind Shark.
"If you're a Sea God Priest, we'll kneel and worship you at once!"
"Exactly! If you're genuine, we're willing to pay the price!"
"If you're