Bo Saixi's Hidden Thoughts

After Bo Saixi finished explaining, the solemnity and excitement of proclaiming a divine oracle slowly faded from her beautiful face.

Her deep, ocean-like eyes fell on Lin Xia, her gaze complex and unfathomable.

There was a scrutiny of the chosen one, a sense of relief that the will of the Sea God had been passed down, but more than that... there was a deep, indescribable sense of desolation, and a hint of... a sense of relief.

Lin Xia keenly caught the fleeting look of relief in Bo Saixi's eyes.

Thinking of the plot in the original work, and the complex and unfathomable emotions in her eyes at this moment, a thought flashed through Lin Xia's mind like lightning—the mission of the Grand Pontiff of Sea God Island might not only be guidance, but also... a sacrifice to pave the divine path for the final successor!

Bo Saixi has guarded the Sea God Island for decades, serving the Sea God and undergoing the Top-Tier Seven Trials to become the representative of the human world. Her fate seems to be inextricably Bind to the final ritual of the Sea God Inheritance.

Does her current sense of liberation signify that she has finally seen the end of her long and arduous journey of protection?

This thought made Lin Xia's heart skip a beat. In her gaze toward Bo Saixi, besides shock, there was also an indescribable heaviness and understanding.

Bo Saixi seemed to Frisk the deeper meaning in Lin Xia's gaze. Her eyes, which seemed to contain the weight of countless ages, flickered slightly before returning to a deeper calm.

She said nothing more, but slowly shifted her gaze to the towering statue of the Sea God, as if she were having a silent conversation with that supreme being.

A brief silence enveloped the sacred Sea God Mountain. Even the sea breeze seemed to subtly slow its pace.

Finally, Bo Saixi's ethereal and majestic voice rang out again, breaking the almost suffocating silence.

Her voice was soft, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly, carrying an undeniable decisiveness:

Go ahead.

She didn't look at anyone; her gaze remained fixed on the statue. She merely raised her hand slightly, a gesture that was elegant and casual, yet carried the implication of dismissing the guest.

"Sea Horse."

Seahorse Douluo Ouya was immediately jolted out of his extreme shock and awe of Lin Xia's golden mark. He suddenly knelt on one knee, bowed his head deeply, and adopted an unprecedentedly respectful posture.

"I will obey the Grand Pontiff's decree!"

"Take them away. Arrange everything."

Bo Saixi's voice was flat and emotionless.

"Yes!"

Sea Horse Douluo respectfully responded, then stood up and turned to Lin Xia and the others, his expression completely transforming into heartfelt, almost devout respect.

He bowed deeply to Lin Xia, the successor personally chosen by the Lord Sea God.

"Distinguished guests, please follow me."

A rich blue light shone from the hands of Seahorse Douluo Ouya. He pressed his hands together in front of his chest and gently waved them towards the surging sea below.

A strange scene unfolded.

The waters of the Sea within Sea near the Sacred Pillar Platform seem to be controlled by an invisible giant hand, no longer raging waves, but surging upwards like the gentlest silk!

The seawater rapidly condensed and shaped in the air, making a soft "crackling" freezing sound, but what solidified was not ice, but a solid that emitted a soft blue light, like a giant blue crystal.

In just a few breaths, a crystal-clear arch bridge, about three meters wide and made entirely of seawater, was formed, spanning the Sea within Sea.

The bridge did not lead to the direction they had crossed through the forest, but stretched straight into the deeper, more ancient and mysterious forest deep within Sea God Island.

Sunlight shines on the bridge, which is made of frozen seawater, refracting into a Mew halo of seven colors, which is beautiful and magnificent, yet also exudes a divine majesty.

Sea Horse Douluo was very respectful, turning slightly to the side and gesturing to Lin Xia that she should go first.

He had clearly elevated Lin Xia's status to an unprecedented level because of Poseidon's words and the golden trident mark on Lin Xia's forehead that represented the successor of the Sea God.

The fact that a Titled Douluo- level Sacred Pillar Guardian spoke to a young Soul Master with such respect, even a hint of humility, made Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and the others feel extremely uncomfortable.

Their gazes involuntarily fell on Lin Xia, who was at the very front of the group.

Lin Xia took a deep breath, Sheer Force suppressing the complex thoughts churning within him—the relief in Bo Saixi's eyes, the burden of the Sea God's Nine Trials, the worried gazes of his companions... He knew that this was not the time to indulge in shock and deep thought.

The road ahead is long and fraught with peril, but what is needed now is to take the first step.

He composed himself, his handsome face regaining its usual calm, and nodded slightly to Sea Horse Douluo in return:

"Thank you for your trouble, senior."

After saying that, Lin Xia took the lead and stepped onto the magical bridge formed by seawater.

As his foot landed on the crystal-clear bridge surface, a strange sensation came over him.

The ground beneath my feet was clearly formed from flowing seawater, yet it felt as solid as the most solid jade ground, exceptionally stable, bearing the weight of my body without any sign of sinking or shaking.

Only through the transparent "bridge surface" can one see the still surging seawater deep below, reminding everyone of the true nature of this bridge.

This strange feeling of being "grounded yet ethereal" filled everyone with an unprecedented sense of novelty and a deep curiosity about the power of the Sea God.

Hu Liena followed Lin Xia, followed by Xie Yue, Yan, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling.

Seahorse Douluo Ouya walked respectfully at the very back of the group, like a loyal guide and protector.

The group stepped onto this Mew bridge over the sea and smoothly crossed the turbulent Sea within Sea.

The moment they stepped onto the solid ground on the other side, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had returned from the realm of the gods to the mortal world.

However, the scene before them immediately made them realize once again the strict hierarchy of Sea God Island.

On the shore, ten Sea Soul Master dressed in neat yellow robes stood waiting.

They stood in two rows, like well-trained guards, their expressions respectful and solemn. The moment Lin Xia and the others stepped onto the shore, they all bowed in unison, their movements perfectly synchronized and without making a sound.

The yellow markings on their foreheads, signifying their status as Yellow-Clad Soul Master, were clearly visible. At this moment, they all bowed their heads, expressing their respect for the "distinguished guests."

Sea Horse Douluo strode forward, but did not overtake Lin Xia. He bowed slightly to Lin Xia again, his tone gentle, almost like that of a guide.

"Lord Lin Xia, distinguished guests, please follow me."

At his signal and with the silent protection of the ten yellow-clad Sea Soul Master, the group began to advance deeper into the forest.

Sea Horse Douluo deliberately lagged behind Lin Xia by half a step, adopting an extremely humble posture.

As he walked, he introduced the group to everyone in his unique voice, a blend of the roar of tsunamis and the Tackle of rocks, now tinged with an unprecedented gentleness and respect:

"Distinguished guests, welcome to Sea God Island. For a long time to come, perhaps years, or even longer, you will need to reside here and complete the sacred trials bestowed upon you by the Lord Sea God."