Ye Xuan dusted off his hands, his gaze sweeping over the groaning guards sprawled across the ground. His voice was not loud, yet it carried with piercing clarity.
"With strength like this, you dare look down on mainland Soul Masters?"
This was exactly the effect he wanted.
The more Sea God Island rejected mainland Soul Masters, the more attention their displayed strength would draw.
Without the backing of Spirit Hall status, only absolute power could shatter prejudice.
Sure enough, the instant Ye Xuan finished speaking, a gentle yet authoritative female voice rang directly within the four of their minds.
"Bring them in."
Upon hearing this, the three defeated guards scrambled to their feet, their faces deathly pale. There was no longer the slightest hint of contempt in the way they looked at Ye Xuan and the others—only reverence remained.
They did not dare say another word, respectfully gesturing for them to follow. "Please, the four of you, come with us."
Hu Liena withdrew her martial soul and walked to Ye Xuan's side.
"Tsk, you really know what you're doing, Junior Brother."
The four followed behind the guards and slowly made their way toward the Sacred Pillar Platform.
Along the way, the disciples of Sea God Island saw the guards respectfully guiding them and cast looks of shock and curiosity their way.
The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar towered majestically, its surface carved with intricate patterns as faint Sea God divine power flowed through it.
Before the Sacred Pillar lay a hundred-meter-wide pool, its waters glimmering with a deep blue radiance. The surface was perfectly still, yet it exuded an unfathomable chill.
The moment Ye Xuan and the others reached the poolside, Ning Rongrong could not help clicking her tongue.
"This water looks really strange."
A mischievous smile curled across Ye