Sea God Island, outside the Shrek Academy.
The golden light still flowed slowly around Chen Xinjie, and the seven blood-red pillars of light had gradually dissipated, but the vast divine power in the air still weighed heavily on everyone's hearts.
Jixiang stood at the school gate, the medical book still clutched in her hand, completely stunned.
He couldn't understand what this scene meant, after all, he was too young, and even after living on Sea God Island for so many years, he had never seen such a sight.
He had seen those who participated in the Sea God Assessment before, but at most they were just struck by a beam of light. Compared to the scene before him, with seven blood-red pillars of light shooting into the sky and golden light enveloping everything, it was worlds apart.
But one thing he was sure of was that Mr. Chen Xinjie's assessment would be very rigorous.
After all, such a commotion on Sea God Island had even brought the High Priest and the Seven Sacred Pillars over in person.
The other students from the Shrek Academy gradually gathered around Jixiang.
They ran out after hearing the commotion, standing one by one at the school gate and by the courtyard wall, looking at Chen Xinjie, who was enveloped in golden light, their faces full of shock.
Someone whispered something.
"Teacher Chen, what level of assessment is this?"
No one answered him, because no one knew the answer. For this group of people, even ordinary assessments were quite difficult, since they didn't have much talent, let alone such a large-scale event.
Bo Saixi took a deep breath, stepped forward, and stood outside the gate of the Shrek Academy, looking at Chen Xinjie and speaking in a heavy voice.
"Your Majesty Chen Xinjie, the Lord Sea God has personally chosen you as his successor. As long as you pass the Nine Trials of the Sea God, you can inherit the Sea God Godhood."
Upon hearing this, Jixiang was completely stunned.
Sea God Godhood?
His teacher, Chen Xinjie, is destined to become the new Lord Sea God?
Jixiang opened his mouth, unsure of what to say. He turned to look at the others around him and found that they all reacted similarly, utterly shocked.
But after a moment, the shock on everyone's faces was gradually replaced by another emotion.
They thought about everything Chen Xinjie had done after arriving at Sea God Island.
Those who lacked Innate Soul Power gained Soul Power after consuming the Mystic Water Pill given to them by Chen Xinjie, thus becoming capable of cultivation.
Even those with Innate Soul Power had their cultivation aptitude improved after consuming the Mystic Water Pill; it could be said that their fates were all changed by Chen Xinjie.
If Chen Xinjie becomes the Sea God, what will become of Sea God Island? Will those who would have been expelled be able to stay?
One of the students spoke first, cautiously.
"If it's Teacher Chen... then it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it."
The other person nodded in agreement.
"Yes, I think it's great that Teacher Chen plays the Sea God."
Jixiang listened to these words, an indescribable excitement welled up in his heart. He gripped the medical book in his hand tightly and nodded vigorously.
If Teacher Chen becomes the new Sea God, then he must work even harder so as not to embarrass his teacher.
In the Divine Realm, Poseidon watched this scene, his smile deepening.
He stood high in the temple, his Divine Sense penetrating the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to cover the direction of Sea God Island. Looking at the brilliant golden light on Chen Xinjie's body, he became more and more satisfied.
Chen Xinjie was selected directly without even passing the Seven Sacred Pillars ' qualification test; this honor is not something everyone can have.
According to the normal succession process, shouldn't Chen Xinjie at least have to take the initiative to test his qualifications to determine if he's eligible to be assessed?
Poseidon skipped all the steps and directly used his divine sense to forcibly activate Chen Xinjie's Nine Trials of the Sea God.
In his view, this was already the greatest favor he could bestow upon Chen Xinjie.
Chen Xinjie should feel extremely honored.
Poseidon, with this thought in mind, was preparing to observe Chen Xinjie's reaction—would he be shocked, excited, or moved to tears?
But what he saw was completely different from what Chen Xinjie said.
Chen Xinjie stood in the golden light, his expression calm, and looked at Bo Saixi before speaking a single sentence.
"I will not inherit the Sea God Godhood."
Chen Xinjie's voice wasn't loud, but to everyone present, it sounded like a boulder crashing into a calm lake.
Bo Saixi was taken aback, the Seven Sacred Pillars were taken aback, and Jixiang and all the students were also stunned.
Chen Xinjie ignored everyone's reactions and continued speaking.
"I will Self-Created Godhood and become a god."
He paused, then slightly raised his gaze to the sky, his tone calm yet carrying a hint of defiance.
"That guy Yun Ming wants to Self-Created Godhood, how could I possibly accept inheriting Divine Position?"
The room fell silent after those words were spoken.
Inheriting the Sea God Godhood is something that countless Soul Master wouldn't even dare to dream of.
The legacy of a true god is laid out before you. As long as you pass the test, you can ascend to heaven in one step, become Deity, and possess eternal Life and supreme power.
But Chen Xinjie actually refused?
Jixiang's eyes widened, almost unable to believe her ears.
The trainees standing nearby looked at each other, none of them able to say a word.
Bo Saixi remained silent for a long time after hearing Chen Xinjie's words.
She felt a slight sense of relief when she heard Chen Xinjie say that he would not inherit the Divine Position.
As the High Priest of the Sea God, she knew better than anyone what the Nine Trials of the Sea God meant. Once Chen Xinjie passed the trials and inherited the Sea God Godhood, then she, as the High Priest, would face certain death.
Although she had long been prepared to dedicate everything to Lord Sea God, there was still a lingering attachment in her heart; she wanted to see Tang Chen one more time.
If Chen Xinjie hadn't participated in the God Trial, she wouldn't have died, and she would still have had a chance to wait for Tang Chen to return and meet her again.
But the thought only flashed through Bo Saixi's mind; she showed no sign of surprise.
As the High Priest of the Sea God, if she were to show any sign of relief at this moment, it would be a great disrespect to the Lord Sea God.
She took a deep breath, looked at Chen Xinjie, and spoke in a solemn tone.
"Your Majesty Chen Xinjie, do you know what you're saying? This opportunity is a gift from the Lord Sea God. If you miss it, you'll regret it forever."
She paused, then continued.
"In order to become the Sea God, the Lord Sea God of yesteryear not only possessed absolute power but also spent a thousand and one years being revered as the Sea God by all sea creatures. You certainly have enough power, but Self-Created Godhood is not such a simple matter."
Bo Saixi's words were quite restrained; after all, becoming a god requires immense Faith Power. Did Chen Xinjie really intend to become a god simply by absorbing the Faith Power of the villagers on Sea God Island?
That's impossible.
"I've already thought it through."
Chen Xinjie's attitude was resolute. After all, he was someone who could rival Yun Ming, and how could he allow the latter to Self-Created Godhood his own Divine Position while he inherited it?
No sooner had he said this than the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud in Chen Xinjie's hand suddenly reacted.
A terrifying wave suddenly erupted from within the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, the blue light instantly becoming dazzling, spreading outwards in all directions with a powerful aura.
Bo Saixi's expression changed, her eyes filled with disbelief.
"Is the Lord Sea God angry?"