"What! You're the Son of Sea God?"
Everyone's expressions changed drastically. Their eyes filled with shock, but after a brief moment of astonishment, they were overcome by reverence from the depths of their souls.
The Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo didn't hesitate for a moment. They all bowed and saluted, their voices trembling with barely contained excitement. "We pay our respects to Your Highness, the Divine Son!"
Some might ask why they didn't doubt him.
Wasn't that obvious?
Would anyone dare impersonate a son of a god right in front of the altar?
"Please, Holy Pillar Douluo, rise."
"Through ten thousand years of vicissitudes, the altar has stood eternal. The Sacred Pillars have remained united. My father is deeply comforted. I, a junior, thank you on behalf of my father for your protection and your efforts to preserve his legacy!"
Rather than putting on airs, Poseinan hurried forward and reached out to help Sea Dragon Douluo and Sea Witch Douluo, who were closest to him, to their feet.
His sincere, spontaneous gesture surprised everyone.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo were overcome with tears.
The most emotional of them, Sea Maiden Douluo, couldn't help covering her face with her sleeve as she wept with joy.
This was no exaggeration.
For these Holy Pillar Douluo, their most devout faith had been the purpose of their lives, upheld through countless days and nights of guardianship and prayer.
At this moment, it was as if Lord Sea God's supreme approval and response had come to them through the Divine Son's words: "My father is deeply comforted."
At last, their lifelong devotion had found its answer.
The light of faith had shone into reality. No worldly honor or shame could compare to the impact and fulfillment it brought to the soul.
Just then, the space before them rippled like water, and a peerlessly noble figure appeared out of thin air.
She had silver hair like snow and an elegant, sacred bearing. In her hand was a scepter set with azure gemstones. She was none other than Sea God Island's high priest, Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi.
She came before Poseinan and bowed gracefully. "Bo Saixi, high priest of Sea God Island, pays her respects to Your Highness, the Divine Son."
Poseinan smiled and stepped forward to help her up. "Sister Xixi, there's no need for such ceremony. I've heard Father praise you more than once in the Divine Realm!"
Bo Saixi's voice trembled. "Divine Son, is that truly so?"
For a devout believer like her, who had dedicated her whole life to Sea God, a word of approval from him—especially praise conveyed personally by his own son—carried immense weight.
It was worth more than any words of gratitude in the world.
"Of course!"
Poseinan wasn't lying.
"Sister Xixi, you're peerlessly elegant and absolutely beautiful. I watched from the Divine Realm when you single-handedly drove off Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu. I saw it all!"
"Heeheehee... Your Highness is too kind. Protecting Sea God Island is my duty."
Bo Saixi covered her lips with a light laugh. Her eyes glimmered, and the authority she had acquired after years in a position of power softened into genuine joy.
There wasn't a woman who didn't enjoy being praised for her looks, especially by someone as distinguished as the Son of Sea God.
At the same time, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She had assumed that a Divine Son who had descended to the mortal world would be so lofty that he'd be difficult to deal with.
But he was unexpectedly approachable.
Meanwhile, Qian Daoliu stood off to the side, utterly dumbfounded, staring at Poseinan in disbelief.
Wait!
You really are the Son of Sea God?
You weren't joking with me earlier?
Qian Daoliu felt as if his guts were twisting with regret. It was as though ten thousand Sea Soul Beasts were stampeding through his heart, churning up a towering tide of sourness.
If I'd known you were the Son of Sea God, I wouldn't have brought you back!
If I'd known, I would've kept you in Spirit Hall, no matter what!
I would've swallowed my pride and begged him to tie the knot with my Xue'er!
This was a perfect grandson-in-law dropped from the heavens—or rather, sent down from the Divine Realm—the kind you couldn't find even with a lantern!
But now... Sigh!
If only I'd known!
A perfect grandson-in-law had once appeared before me, but I hadn't cherished him. Only after losing him did I regret it. There was no greater misery in the world.
If Heaven would grant me another chance, I, Qian Daoliu, would say nine words to that young man: "Xiao Nan, how about taking a wife?"
By then, Bo Saixi had turned to face her former rival and old friend, smiling faintly. "Qian Daoliu, it's been a long time. Sea God Island will remember your help in escorting the Divine Son home. Thank you."
Qian Daoliu looked as if he might burst into tears. He forced out a smile more painful than a sob. "It's been a long time, Bo Saixi. Escorting the Divine Son... Th-this was only right!"
It was clear he was so happy he could almost cry!
Seeing this, the Holy Pillar Douluo couldn't help but marvel. "Who would've thought Spirit Hall had such an honest and loyal man as Qian Daoliu!"
Poseinan took in every detail of Qian Daoliu's wonderfully expressive face. A sly glint passed through his heart, and he deliberately asked with a mischievous grin, "Old man, since you're here, why not stay for a simple meal? You could try some of Sea God Island's specialties."
Old man, you didn't believe me. Regretting it now, aren't you?
Qian Daoliu wasn't in the mood for a meal anymore.
He wanted to fly straight back to Spirit Hall and see if there was still any way to salvage the situation.
He hurriedly waved his hands and almost fled as he said, "No, no! I just remembered there's urgent business at Spirit Hall. I have to return at once!"
"Xue'er's home alone. If I stay too long, she'll probably start making a fuss... Bo Saixi, everyone, until next time!"
Afraid Poseinan might say something else to break his heart, he flashed with golden light, turned into a streak of light, and shot toward the mainland without looking back, very much like a man fleeing in disgrace.
With the outsiders gone, it was time to attend to Sea God Island's own affairs.
"Your Highness, please come with me. Lord Sea God has been waiting for you for a long time!"
"All right."
Bo Saixi gave a slight nod, took Poseinan by the hand, and led him into the island.
Sea God had contacted her just after Poseinan first arrived in this world.
Now that the Divine Son had returned, they naturally had to make all the necessary arrangements!
In front of Sea God Hall.
A majestic statue of Sea God stood in the distance.
The Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo stood solemnly.
Poseinan alone showed no reverence. He looked around and muttered, "Why do I feel like Dad looks less handsome in person than in his statue? Mom must've been blind to fall for him."
Sea God: "???"
Could he keep this son?
Should he just delete the save and start over?
The Holy Pillar Douluo kept solemn faces, but inside they could hardly keep from laughing.
Good heavens, only Your Highness would dare say something like that.
If anyone else said it, Lord Sea God would've flown into a rage and folded him up like a flip phone on the spot.
Just then, Bo Saixi, now dressed in the robes of a priestess, walked up to Poseinan with a grave expression.
"Your Highness, are you ready to protect your people?"
"Let's do it. From the moment I set foot on this island, I haven't forgotten my mission!"
"To wear the crown, you must bear its weight!"
"My father spent a thousand years conquering the sea. I'll spend a hundred years making Sea God's glory shine across the entire continent!"
Poseinan's gaze was resolute, and his whole body radiated eager excitement.
Hearing this, the Holy Pillar Douluo looked at him with fervent admiration.
If anyone else had voiced such lofty ambition, they would've been laughed at for overestimating themselves.
But these were the words of Poseinan, the Son of Sea God.
No one thought him arrogant. Instead, they felt it was only right.
Only a genius like him deserved their devotion and faith!
He was only six years old, yet already had such ambition.
He truly was Sea God's son!
Like father, like son.
As soon as she finished speaking, Bo Saixi activated her Soul Power.
In an instant, the heavens and earth changed color, and a terrifying pressure swept across the entire Sea God Island.
A radiant golden pillar of sacred light descended from the sky.
Far away, an One-Eyed Whale hiding in the depths of the boundless sea had been silently spying on them. Seeing this, it flew into a rage. "Damn it! Sea God, you deserve to die! So many years have passed, and I still haven't completed my transformation into a dragon!"
"And you've already found a successor!"