Chapter 98: Making an Exception
In the video, the imposing man Neptune controlled the massive ice platform, as large as an island, manipulating the surrounding seawater to create waves that propelled this "giant ship," carrying hundreds of thousands of people toward the mainland's coast.
Right now, no place in the ocean was safe. The underwater volcanic eruptions were still expanding, and only by reaching solid land could they escape the disaster's reach.
Finally, after months of drifting, the vast mainland appeared on the horizon!
Seeing the harbor ahead, the tens of thousands of people on the floating ice cheered in excitement.
After months at sea, living in tents, enduring the cold of the ice, and seeing nothing but water everywhere, even the most beautiful ocean scenery had grown dull.
Now, at the sight of familiar land, their emotions surged uncontrollably.
A gathering of tens of thousands the sight was absolutely magnificent.
Meanwhile, on the dock, many people noticed a massive black shadow approaching swiftly.
At first, they were confused. But soon, they realized
Was that… an island?
A floating island moving across the ocean?
And there were people on it?!
No it was completely packed with people!
"Alert! Alert!"
The dock authorities immediately sounded the alarm. Soldiers were deployed, standing guard at the port, their expressions filled with nervous tension as they watched the massive 'island' get closer.
Some soldiers trembled, their hands shaking.
Because this scene was simply too overwhelming!
The sheer number of people was staggering.
The video shifted again.
The floating ice, as massive as an island, connected to the dock. The hundreds of thousands of refugees began disembarking, stepping onto solid ground for the first time in months.
The dock soldiers immediately moved to maintain order.
After all, managing hundreds of thousands of people was a major challenge.
But Neptune didn't just leave after saving these people.
He revealed his identity as a Titled Douluo and met with the local officials, explaining the origin of the refugees and requesting that they be given shelter.
Faced with a Titled Douluo's request, the local authorities immediately agreed.
After all, if these hundreds of thousands of people were left alone, they would likely cause serious unrest.
At the very least, they could be used as cheap labor.
With his mission of rescuing the people complete, Neptune finally allowed himself to breathe easy.
Standing at the shore, gazing at the endless ocean, he murmured:
"The underwater volcanic eruptions are getting worse. If this continues, in a few years, the entire ocean will become a wasteland. If my power could advance just a little further, I could put an end to this disaster."
"But..."
"Though I am confident I can become a god on my own, that process takes too long."
"Forget it… For the sake of billions of innocent lives, I'll make an exception this time and take a shortcut."
Having made up his mind, Neptune launched into the sky, heading toward a critical destination
A place that would determine the fate of the ocean's countless lives!
The video shifted once again.
A beautiful island city came into view.
It was the legendary Sea God Island!
Neptune arrived, stepping onto this sacred land for sea soul masters.
Looking around, he murmured:
"So this is the Sea God's inheritance ground… Anyone who gains the Sea God's recognition and passes the trials can inherit the Sea God's position."
"Once I become a god, this disaster will be nothing to worry about."
His tone carried absolute certainty as if he believed without a doubt that he would inherit the Sea God's position.
As if he had already claimed it as his own.
[Is he really that confident?]
[So gods really do exist in this world…?]
[Is the Sea God real?]
[Why does he think he can inherit the Sea God's position?]
[This guy is way too arrogant.]
The comment section exploded with debates.
Most people felt that Neptune was too overconfident, as if he already decided he would become the new Sea God.
The video continued.
"Who goes there!?"
Shortly after stepping onto Sea God Island, several figures suddenly leaped from the forest, blocking Neptune's path.
These men wore matching yellow robes, their ages ranging from twenty to forty years old.
Lining up in front of Neptune, their eyes filled with caution.
On Sea God Island, the color of one's robe determined their status, but it wasn't based on spirit power level
It was determined by the difficulty of the trials they had passed.
The higher the difficulty, the higher their status.
Their rankings, from lowest to highest, followed the colors of spirit rings:
White → Yellow → Purple → Black → Red.
And in all of Sea God Island, only one person had the right to wear red
High Priest Bo Saixi!
"You are not from Sea God Island. State your purpose!"
The leader of the yellow robed men eyed Neptune cautiously, sensing that he was not an ordinary visitor.
Neptune stopped, looking at the men blocking his way.
Originally, he had intended to force his way through
But, after thinking it over, he decided that since he was on someone else's turf, it was better to follow their rules than make unnecessary enemies.
"The Sea God Island is the holy land of sea soul masters," Neptune replied calmly.
"I have come to admire its glory and join it."
Of course, he wasn't about to bluntly announce that he had come to inherit the Sea God's position.
That would be too arrogant.
So, he chose to say something more tactful.
"I see…"
Hearing this, the leader of the yellow robed men relaxed slightly.
His reasoning was logical, and this wasn't the first time that someone had come seeking to join Sea God Island.
"But how did you get here?"
Sea God Island was protected by countless guardian sea soul beasts the Devil Spirit Great White Sharks.
Any ship approaching the island would be driven away or attacked.
And their leader, the Shark King, was a 100,000 year old beast!
Typically, outsiders could only enter by traveling with official Sea God Island supply ships.
But this man had clearly not arrived by ship
Which made him suspicious.
"I flew in."
Neptune wasn't trying to hide his strength.
With a single thought, his spirit rings flickered
And nine powerful spirit rings emerged around him!
"A Titled Douluo…!"
The yellow robed men's faces changed, their attitudes immediately becoming more respectful.
No matter where one went, powerful individuals always commanded respect.
"Please follow me, I will take you to the trial grounds."
Without hesitation, the leader gestured toward the path ahead.
"Much appreciated."
Neptune responded with a calm smile, making no effort to act arrogantly, despite his overwhelming strength.
(End of Chapter)
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