The Divine Realm Committee's Judgment: Stripping Poseidon of His Divine Authority Over the Lower Realm's Oceans!

"Ah!!"

Poseidon let out a pained groan and staggered back, his face filled with horror and fury.

"Qian Yuhan! Have you lost your mind?! This is the Divine Realm Committee!"

Poseidon clutched his wound and roared fiercely, though inwardly weak.

"Lost my mind? I only hate that I didn't lose it sooner!"

Qian Yuhan landed a blow, yet her assault did not pause in the slightest.

Her long hair whipped wildly around her like a goddess of vengeance. In her hand, Angel's Holy Sword drew arcs of deadly sword light as it once again swept toward Poseidon.

"Today, I will use your Divine Blood to honor Wei Lang's spirit in heaven!"

Just as two Peak First-level Gods were about to engage in a life-or-death battle within the Divine King Conference Hall, the Five God Kings finally intervened.

"Enough!"

A dignified low shout rang out as Asura God appeared between the two like a ghost.

He merely extended two fingers and effortlessly caught the blade of Angel's Holy Sword, which burned with blazing holy flames.

No matter how Qian Yuhan urged her Divine Power, that Divine Weapon, capable of cleaving through stars, could not advance another inch!

At the same time, Goddess of Life appeared before Poseidon. A gentle green glow descended, covering the wound on his shoulder.

The overwhelmingly domineering sacred flames slowly extinguished under that life-filled power, while the wound began healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Angel God, Sea God, both of you calm down!"

Goddess of Life urged gently.

"This is the Divine Realm Committee, not a place for settling your personal grudges."

God of Destruction stomped his foot irritably, and terrifying destructive Divine Power surged outward, completely separating the two.

He glared at Qian Yuhan and Poseidon, shouting:

"If you want to fight, get out and fight! Whoever dares lay a hand on anyone in the Council Hall again will become the enemy of us Five God Kings!"

The majesty of a Divine King was terrifying indeed.

Qian Yuhan was restrained by Asura God. Feeling the unfathomable power of her opponent, the fury in her heart was somewhat suppressed, but the killing intent in her eyes did not lessen in the slightest.

She stared fixedly at Poseidon and said coldly:

"Asura God King, this is a blood feud. Please do not interfere!"

Asura God released his fingers expressionlessly and said indifferently:

"Your vengeance is none of my concern.

But the rules of the God Realm cannot be broken."

With Goddess of Life's treatment, Poseidon's injuries had stabilized. Looking at Qian Yuhan, who held a Divine Weapon, he was both shocked and enraged.

Only then did he realize a cruel reality:

Without Sea God's Trident, his strength had already fallen from the ranks of the "strongest beneath Divine Kings."

Against Qian Yuhan, who was likewise a Peak First-level God and wielded Angel's Holy Sword, he could no longer gain any advantage. He was even faintly at a disadvantage!

This realization made him feel more humiliated and helpless than the collapse of his faith.

"Qian Yuhan..."

Poseidon gritted his teeth and tried to defend himself.

"What happened back then was not as simple as the Sky Screen made it seem! I had no choice!"

"Shut up!"

Qian Yuhan cut him off sharply, her eyes filled with contempt and disgust.

"You despicable wretch, and you still dare argue!

If the Sky Screen hadn't exposed the truth, how much longer would you have kept me in the dark?!"

She turned toward the Five God Kings and bowed, though her voice remained icy.

"Your Majesties, Poseidon betrayed trust, murdered his close friend, and stole a God Position. Such actions have gravely tarnished the dignity of the Gods!

I implore the Divine Realm Committee to punish this scoundrel severely!

Otherwise, I, Qian Yuhan, will not rest until one of us is dead today!"

Qian Yuhan's words were like an oath that struck the ground, echoing through the solemn Council Hall.

Qian Yuhan's gaze was resolute and cold. Angel's Holy Sword hummed in her hand as if it might break free at any moment and drink the Divine Blood of her enemy once more.

The Five God Kings exchanged glances. They all understood that if they could not deliver a fair judgment today, not only would they be unable to quell Angel God's fury, but the authority of the entire Divine Realm Committee would be shaken.

After all, the Sky Screen's "live broadcast" had already announced this matter to every God.

Protected behind Goddess of Life, Poseidon's face alternated between green and white.

He knew that arguing was useless. The only thing he could do now was reduce his guilt as much as possible.

Suppressing the agony in his shoulder and the humiliation in his heart, Poseidon defended himself before the Five God Kings:

"Your Majesties, please judge fairly! What happened back then was not my fault alone!

Wei Yuan... the path to a God Position that he created was far too tyrannical and extreme. If he had succeeded, it would surely have brought unforeseeable disaster!

I... I acted only to prevent a catastrophe, for the stability of the God Realm!"

"What utter nonsense!"

Qian Yuhan rebuked him angrily, her golden eyes full of disdain.

"You were merely jealous of Wei Yuan's talent and brilliance, both far beyond your own. You feared that he would establish the foundation of a Divine King before you, so you murdered him!

You despicable thief, do not try to whitewash your crimes any further!"

"That sounds nice enough."

God of Evil, who had been watching the show all along, finally spoke. He studied Poseidon with interest, a mocking smile on his lips.

"For the stability of the God Realm?

Poseidon, do you think even you believe that excuse?

I'd say jealousy and greed better matched your state of mind at the time."

God of Evil's words were like a resounding slap across Poseidon's face, leaving him unable to utter another word.

At this moment, Asura God, the leader of the Five God Kings and wielder of the God Realm's Laws, finally spoke slowly.

His voice carried no emotion, yet it contained unquestionable authority.

"Poseidon."

Just those two words made Poseidon's entire body tremble.

Asura God's icy gaze swept over him as he continued:

"With the Sky Screen as witness and the Gods as testimony.

You betrayed faith and trust, murdered a close friend, stole his opportunity, and forged yourself from it.

Whatever your motives, such conduct has crossed the bottom line of the Gods and cannot be tolerated by the laws of the God Realm."

His words directly defined Poseidon's actions—his crimes were unforgivable!

After all, the Sky Screen's influence was too great. Everyone in the world had seen what Poseidon had done.

If not for Poseidon, Wei Yuan would have become a God long ago. He might even have had hope of attaining the position of Divine King, making the God Realm stronger as well.

No matter how it was viewed, they had to make a public statement.

Poseidon's heart sank completely into the abyss.

Asura God did not look at him again. Instead, he turned toward Qian Yuhan and all the Gods watching this place, then announced the final judgment in a voice representing the supreme Laws:

"By resolution of the Divine Realm Committee, the following judgment is hereby passed upon Poseidon, First-level God and Sea God!"

"First, he is stripped of his position as a member of the Divine Realm Committee and will never be appointed again!"

"Second, he is sentenced to confinement within Sea God Hall for ten thousand years. During this time, he may not take a single step beyond the Temple, and ninety percent of his Divine Power will be sealed!"

"Third, his Divine Authority over all oceans in the lower realms shall temporarily be managed by the Divine Realm Committee!"

"The judgment takes effect immediately!"