The Old Man's Act, Poseisi's Hidden Gentleness

Under Poseisi's obstruction, Qian Daoliu slowly descended with Qian Ni onto a reef outside the island.

Looking at the face and bearing that had remained unchanged for decades, Qian Daoliu could not help sighing inwardly.

But Qian Ni's situation was urgent, and he could not afford to waste any more time reminiscing.

Along the way, that suffocating dark power had erupted from Qian Ni's body from time to time.

His nerves had been taut, terrified that something might happen to the son he had raised for six years. While trying to protect Qian Ni with soul power, he had accelerated again and again.

But how could he know that Qian Ni was merely testing the limits and cooldown of the Ultimate Power's ten-second transformation?

Qian Daoliu stepped forward, forcing himself to calm down as he spoke slowly.

"Poseisi, it has been a long time. The situation is urgent, so please forgive this abrupt visit.

"This is Qian Ni, the child I took away back then.

"When his martial soul awakened, he suffered a shock, and a dark power erupted from within his body.

"I do not know where this power came from. Even the power of the Angel God cannot penetrate it, which is why I brought him back to Sea God Island to seek your help."

At that moment, Qian Daoliu patted Qian Ni on the shoulder.

Just as he was about to speak, Poseisi interrupted him.

"I do not care why you have come.

"Sea God Island has its rules. You insisted on adopting this child back then under the pretext of making amends. Since that was the case, he became a member of your Spirit Hall.

"He no longer has anything to do with Sea God Island.

"Handle all matters yourself. Please leave."

The beautiful woman's expression remained unchanged, but her words showed no mercy as she immediately ordered them to leave.

Although Qian Ni understood her approach, he still could not help grumbling inwardly.

Isn't this just judging people by who they are? If it were someone connected to Tang Chen, she'd probably have a completely different face.

Heh, what a pity. She's actually quite pretty.

Qian Daoliu had already anticipated this situation, so he was not in a hurry. He took a deep breath and tried to persuade her again.

"Poseisi, no matter what, he is ultimately a descendant of Sea God Island.

"If I had any other way, I would not have come here to make a nuisance of myself.

"That dark power is truly terrifying. He only has level ten soul power now, yet when the darkness erupted, even a Titled Douluo was affected and injured by his inadvertent mental attack. I do not even know how they are doing now.

"Although the Six-Winged Angel martial soul possesses purification abilities, its power is scorching and violent. I fear it may clash with his dark power and harm Qian Ni.

"The Sea God's power is gentle. I hope you can help him, at least prevent him from being affected by the darkness.

"I know this is presumptuous. In any other matter, if there is anything I can do, I, Qian Daoliu, will never refuse."

As he spoke, Qian Daoliu looked at Qian Ni and stroked his hair.

"I was the one who insisted on adopting him and making amends. I know I am not a qualified father, but...

"I have already lost one son. I cannot lose a second."

He raised his head and looked earnestly at Poseisi.

"Poseisi, I beg you..."

Before he could finish, Qian Daoliu actually began to bend down to bow to Poseisi!

Spirit Hall and Sea God Island were both places of divine inheritance. Neither stood above the other.

Qian Ni did not know how much emotion Qian Daoliu had invested in him, nor why he was doing this.

But he could not accept the sight before him.

Was the love of the Six-Winged Angels always this self-indulgent?

In his urgency, he slapped Qian Daoliu on the chest, stopping his bow halfway.

"Hey, Dad! What are you doing?!

"Do you have some Japanese blood in you? Why are you always acting like a bowing craftsman?

"Why did you bring me to Sea God Island? Just for this?

"The Ultimate Power does me no harm. I can gradually master it myself. Why beg this old woman for help?!"

Qian Daoliu did not blame Qian Ni for his actions. He merely smiled gently, and the guilt in his eyes made Qian Ni's scalp tingle.

For a moment, Qian Ni could not tell whether Qian Daoliu felt guilty toward him or toward his son who had died too early.

Hiss...

Could it be that he really raised me as his son? Or does he see me as a substitute for Qian Xunji?

Six-Winged Angels... what a twisted family of love. Terrifying indeed!

Qian Daoliu reproachfully patted Qian Ni on the head and softly scolded, "Do not be rude.

"She is your elder. She even held you before."

He seemed to recall something and smiled as he reminisced. "You had not even opened your eyes back then, and you peed all over her."

Poseisi showed no reaction, but killing intent gradually rose in her eyes.

Sensing danger, Qian Daoliu hurriedly continued, "A-Ni, you are still young. Do not be bewitched by power.

"That darkness may be powerful, but it is also dangerous. I nearly lost myself merely by probing it from the outside with my spiritual power.

"Let alone you, a child.

"I know you are strong-willed, but listen to your father on this matter."

Qian Ni felt somewhat stifled, both because the old man had exposed his embarrassing past and because he had no way to explain the system.

His brows furrowed as he continued, "As long as I do not use the Ultimate Power, it will not activate. What are you worrying about?"

Qian Daoliu said nothing. He merely smiled and shook his head.

He was not only worried that Qian Ni would be unable to control this power; he was even more worried that Bibi Dong would make a move against Qian Ni.

He had seen the loss of control over Rakshasa's power with his own eyes. Qian Ni had to grow up eventually and could not stay by his side forever.

So, it would be better to send Qian Ni farther away. With Poseisi watching over him, Qian Daoliu could rest easy.

It would also benefit Qian Ni's growth.

Just as he had said, the Sea God's power was gentle and vast. Although Sea God Island was not large, it was richly blessed by the divine, and the Sea God's aura was especially dense. Cultivating on the island was a tremendous boon for soul masters.

But he could not tell Qian Ni too much.

Nearby, Poseisi frowned as she watched the exchange between the adoptive father and son. She struck the reef with her scepter, producing a resonant clang.

"Qian Daoliu, what do you take Sea God Island for? A place where you can come and go as you please?

"You insisted on taking him away back then, and now that there is a problem, you send him back.

"Qian Daoliu, have you no shame?!"

The fluctuations of Poseisi's soul power became increasingly terrifying.

"I do not wish to fight in front of the child, but if you still refuse to leave, do not blame me for showing no mercy!

"Let me see how much you have improved over these years!

"How much of the Angel God's legacy have you comprehended?!"

Poseisi's aura surged, and the crushing pressure of soul power rushed toward them. Yet when it passed Qian Ni, it strangely shifted like an ocean current.

He did not feel the slightest pressure.

Faced with Poseisi's forcefulness, Qian Daoliu merely gave Qian Ni an apologetic smile.

"Forgive me, A-Ni. This will be the last time."

Then, light burst forth around him, and six broad, snow-white wings unfurled.

Immediately afterward, as though they had agreed beforehand, the two flew into the sky at the same time and began fighting.

Azure soul power and the golden radiance of the Six-Winged Angel flashed and intertwined, creating an immense spectacle.

But gradually, the golden light seemed to fall into a disadvantage.

Qian Daoliu was beaten by Poseisi, dodging left and right through the clouds.

On the reef above the sea, Qian Ni widened his eyes as he observed the battle.

Recalling their conversation, the more he thought about it, the more something felt wrong.

Why did they suddenly start fighting? Wasn't the old man here to beg for help?

Combined with Poseisi's behavior and the tacit coordination between the two when they began fighting...

A flash of realization struck Qian Ni's mind.

Oh no, I've been played!

Spirit Hall and Sea God Island are not on good terms. Although I was born on Sea God Island, as Poseisi said, the moment I was adopted, I was branded as belonging to Spirit Hall.

If Poseisi wants to take me in, she must give everyone else on Sea God Island a reason.

And Qian Daoliu losing to Poseisi is the perfect excuse.

That way, Spirit Hall loses face while Sea God Island gains prestige.

Together with my Sea God Island origins, the others will not object to me staying on the island.

Qian Ni understood. He understood everything.

Yet he also felt somewhat powerless.

He was only a child now. Even if he said the Ultimate Power was controllable, neither Qian Daoliu nor Poseisi would believe him.

High in the sky, the angel's golden radiance and the Sea God's blue light grew ever more dazzling.

In the distance, two more figures approached the reef.

One man and one woman—it was Sea Dragon and Sea Witch, the two Sacred Pillar Guardians.

But at that moment, the battle between Qian Daoliu and Poseisi changed.