Sea God Hall, the main hall of discussions.
The atmosphere was more solemn than any previous gathering, even with a hint of all-or-nothing solemnity. High Priest sat under the statue of Sea God, his eyes slowly scanning the only four remaining Sacred Pillar below - Coral Douluo, Sea Swallow, Conch Douluo, Ye Yang.
Crayfish Douluo and Sea Turtle Douluo failed to arrive. The haze and exhaustion of the Sea of Shipwrecks battle remained on everyone's face, but more importantly, there was a kind of doubt and faint uneasiness about High Priest's urgent summons.
"I have called you here this time," High Priest said straight to the point, his voice was calm, but every word hit everyone's hearts like a heavy hammer, "Because the oracle has made it clear that there is an important task that needs to be carried out immediately. But before that, I, Sea God Island, need to make up for my lack of top-notch combat power."
He paused, his eyes like lightning, and wandered around the faces of the five people. "I want the five of you to be promoted from the current level ninety-five to - Level 98 in the shortest possible time!"
"What?!"
Although everyone was prepared in their hearts, they were also shocked by High Priest's earth-shattering words. They could hardly believe their ears! Level ninety-five reached Level 98! This is Super Douluo A leap in levels! Each level of improvement requires long years of accumulation, insight and opportunity, which is by no means easy. High Priest actually said it should be completed "in the shortest possible time"? This is simply a fantasy!
"High Priest!" Coral Douluo was the first to recover from the shock. She suppressed the Surging Waves waves in her heart caused by the "heavy duty" and "promotion" and said anxiously, "This... this is not in line with the rules, isn't it? Soul Power Promotion, especially at the Super Douluo level, requires steady progress, understanding of the world, and conforming to one's own Spirit Empire and laws. How can one force the promotion? Such an approach may cause the foundation to be unstable, have endless hidden dangers, and may even... ruin the future!"
Her words were not only out of concerns about "Sacred Pillar"'s responsibilities, but also implied a deeper uneasiness - does Master know? Will such an improvement disrupt his layout? Or... is this something he expected or even promoted?
"Rules?" High Priest looked at Coral Douluo calmly, without any wavering in his eyes, "In an extraordinary situation, extraordinary means should be used. Nowadays, the Holy Land is besieged internally and externally, surrounded by powerful enemies, and the oracle's task is imminent. Step by step, I can't afford to wait, Sea God Island... let alone can't wait! Only by taking this risk can we fight for a glimmer of hope in the coming storm!"
His tone was decisive, with unquestionable determination. "The unstable foundation, hidden dangers, and even the road... can all be put aside temporarily compared with the survival of the holy land and the execution of the oracle! What I want is that you immediately have the power to deter foreign enemies and complete the mission!"
"But High Priest," Sea Swallow Douluo frowned and asked the most practical question, "Even if we are willing, how can we jump from level ninety-five to Level 98 in a short period of time? This is beyond the reach of hard work or pills!"
High Priest slowly raised the Sea God Scepter in his hand, and the Heart of the Sea God at the tip of the staff suddenly lit up with a warm and vast blue divine light. A power far beyond the level of human Soul Power, filled with the majesty of the endless ocean and the breath of life.
"I will personally guide you and use the divine power given by Lord Sea God to carry out for you - Divine Power Infusion!" High Priest's voice was solemn and solemn, as if announcing a sacred ceremony, "Using Sea God Divine Power as a guide, I will forcibly widen your meridians and temper them. Refining your Soul Power, infusing the pure power of the ocean Origin, will help you break through the barriers and go straight to Level 98! This is the Secret Art inherited from all generations of High Priest. Unless the current situation is extremely critical, it must not be used lightly."
Divine Power Infusion! Use the power of God to forcibly improve the cultivation of mortals! This is close to the legendary method of "creating gods"! Everyone took a breath, not only shocked, but also felt the terrifying risks and costs involved. How powerful is the divine power? Violent and violent, one mistake will result in the meridians being shattered and Soul Power disintegrating! Even if it succeeds, can the power brought by this kind of external force forcibly lift it really be like an arm? The road to the future may really be cut off...
"Then... what should we do if we encounter Kraken again while we are on a mission?" Conch Douluo's voice was a little dry, and he asked the question that everyone was most afraid of. The ring in his sleeve seemed to be faintly hot. After being upgraded to Level 98, can he fight against that Soul Beast?
High Priest's gaze condensed and he said in a deep voice, "Kraken, the twenty-three Ten-Thousand-Year cultivation level, its actual strength is certainly terrifying, but according to my observation and analysis of historical records, its influence Limited to the body of Soul Beast, and without the blessing of a god, the level of strength that can be fully exerted for long-term combat is roughly equivalent to the peak of human level ninety-six, Super Douluo, who has touched the threshold of level ninety-seven.
This beast is strong because of its unpredictable talent, poison, and... cunning and ruthless character. If the four of you reach Level 98, and cooperate with Sacred Pillar battle formation and Sea God Blessing, even if you cannot win, you will still be able to protect yourself, and you can even... hope to force it back with heavy damage!"
His words were not only analysis, encouragement, but also a command. The purpose of "limiting" Kraken's strength to the peak of level ninety-seven was to give everyone confidence and to emphasize the necessity of this improvement.
Finally, High Priest's eyes fell on Leaf Sheep Douluo, who had been silent but had the calmest and most determined expression.
"Ye Yang," High Priest asked, "Do you have anything to ask?"
Leaf Sheep Douluo raised his clear eyes, looked at High Priest, then looked at the Holy Light Sea Fern in his hand, shook his head gently, his voice was gentle but full of unshakable Faith Power: "Return to High Priest, I have nothing to ask. Since it is an oracle, it is the will that we need to follow; since it is the need of the Holy Land, it is our duty. It is our duty to improve our strength, protect our homeland, and implement the oracle, even if there are risks. Subordinate, but according to the arrangements of High Priest."
Her answer was simple and direct, full of the purity and piety of the new Sacred Pillar, which was in sharp contrast to the complex thoughts of the others. A trace of relief flashed in High Priest's eyes, and she nodded slightly.
"Okay." High Priest stood up, Sea God Scepter shined brightly, "Since there is no objection, let's go without further delay. Follow me to the core of 'Sea God Altar' and start immediately - Divine Power Infusion!"
He glanced at the four people with different expressions - Coral Douluo's eyes were intertwined with struggle and determination, Sea Swallow's brows were furrowed but his fists were clenched, Ye Yang was silent but his body was straight, Conch Douluo's face changed and finally turned into a gloomy look like resignation.
"Remember, the initiation process is extremely dangerous. You need to keep your mind close, open your heart, accept the divine power, and guide it to belong to Soul Power. Pain is the only way; persistence is the only way to survive. For Sea God Island, for the colleagues who have passed away, and for yourselves... you must succeed!"
"Yes!" The four of them responded in unison, their voices echoing in the empty hall, filled with tragedy and determination.
High Priest took the lead, holding the scepter, and walked towards the depths of the Sea God Hall, the ultimate forbidden land that only High Priest and Sacred Pillar could set foot on - Sea God Altar. The four followed closely behind, their footsteps either heavy, firm or hesitant, but none of them flinched.