Douluo: Starting with a self-created soul ring

**Chapter 137: Bo Saixi vs. Qian Daoliu**

After Yue Guan finished explaining the situation, Qian Daoliu finally understood why his son could not return.

In reality, he had completed the divine inheritance trial on Poseidon Island.

He had already speculated about Bo Saixi's identity.

She should be like him — the spokesperson of the Poseidon in the human world.

He didn't expect that someone with the same status as him existed outside the continent.

Although he had heard of Poseidon Island before, those stories were more like mythical legends passed down through generations. Now, after analyzing the news brought by Yue Guan, he was certain that part, if not all, of the stories were true.

"Supreme Elder, what should we do now?"

"The Pope said that only you possess the power to save him!"

After finishing his words, Yue Guan stood obediently to the side, waiting for Qian Daoliu's decision.

Qian Daoliu nodded slightly. "I understand. I will handle the matter of the Pope. You two may leave now!"

"Yes, Supreme Elder!" x2

Yue Guan and Gui Mei quickly responded with enthusiasm, eager to leave as soon as possible.

This command also meant they wouldn't be punished!

"Xiao Yi, as you can see, I need to go to Poseidon Island to bring your teacher back!"

"I don't know if this mission will go smoothly or how long it will take. During my absence, all affairs of the Papal Palace will temporarily be entrusted to you. I will inform the others of this decision as well."

"This is the Papal Decree. When someone sees the decree, it is as if they see the Pope himself. If you need to give any orders, simply take it out and show it publicly."

After Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo left, Qian Daoliu issued and handed over the Papal Decree to Gu Ziyi while giving him instructions.

Even if he were to leave the Martial Soul Hall and the Elder Hall for a while, there shouldn't be any problems.

It was the affairs of the Papal Palace that required someone to oversee them, so Qian Daoliu directly chose Gu Ziyi to take charge.

Gu Ziyi was the Holy Son, and Bibi Dong was the Holy Maiden of the Martial Soul Hall. Their cultivation levels were similar, but Qian Daoliu knew that Gu Ziyi was much more mature and wise than Bibi Dong, which is why he chose him.

And this was just a temporary arrangement, so it wouldn't matter too much who took charge.

Besides, Bibi Dong still had to participate in the upcoming Soul Master Competition next year, but she didn't need to go to the Martial Soul Academy to meet the academy team.

Given her current strength, she alone would be enough to defeat the other teams in the competition, so there was no need to build team chemistry anymore.

He chose Gu Ziyi primarily because he was present.

Additionally, overseeing the Papal Palace's affairs wasn't an easy task in Qian Daoliu's eyes. In fact, it was somewhat of a thankless job.

It would delay Gu Ziyi's cultivation.

Otherwise, Qian Daoliu wouldn't have retired early and passed the position of Pope to his son.

"Yes, Supreme Elder!"

Nodding, Gu Ziyi did not refuse and reached out to accept the Papal Decree.

He wasn't particularly thrilled about temporarily taking charge of the Papal Palace. He would have preferred to spend that time cultivating.

He felt slightly melancholic because he wasn't sure if Qian Xunji would be able to return.

Based on his own guesses, if his teacher had been left behind on Poseidon Island, it was likely due to the Poseidon himself.

Therefore, even if Qian Daoliu went there personally to rescue his son, it wouldn't guarantee Qian Xunji's return.

Even if Tang Chen were invited to accompany him, as was the case in the canon, the outcome wouldn't change.

There was no need for the Poseidon behind Bo Saixi to take action. Bo Saixi alone would be enough to suppress both Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen.

On the sea, unless someone had reached the divine level, Bo Saixi was invincible.

Things went exactly as Gu Ziyi had expected. After Qian Daoliu arrived at Poseidon Island, his initial plan was to negotiate for Qian Xunji's release.

However, Bo Saixi, who had already received a signal from Poseidon, naturally would not agree.

Without Poseidon's signal, as the High Priest of Poseidon Island and the spokesperson of Poseidon in the mortal world, she would definitely have the authority to permit Qian Xunji's departure.

But with the divine signal, she had no choice but to follow her God's will.

After being rejected by Bo Saixi, Qian Daoliu naturally didn't give up.

Though he was a peaceful man in his daily life and preferred avoiding conflicts, he couldn't just walk away when his son was imprisoned.

Thus, Qian Daoliu initiated a fight with Bo Saixi. But there was no doubt—near the sea, he was no match for her.

Still, Qian Daoliu relied on his superior aerial combat skills, making it impossible for Bo Saixi to engage him in close combat.

Moreover, knowing that he, like her, was a divine spokesperson in the mortal world, Bo Saixi had no intention of killing Qian Daoliu—unless he posed a real threat to Poseidon Island.

"Return to where you came from. In this sea, my power is limitless. No matter how many times you try to fight me, you won't be able to defeat me!"

"Qian Xunji is now the Sixth Sacred Pillar Guardian of Poseidon Island. It's impossible for him to leave with you. I allow you to see him, but don't think you can take him away!"

"It is Lord Poseidon's will to keep him here. I cannot defy the will of Lord Poseidon."

After defeating Qian Daoliu, Bo Saixi made it clear that keeping Qian Xunji on the island was Poseidon's will, hoping this would make him abandon his mission.

"What did you say?"

"It's Poseidon's will?"

Qian Daoliu's eyes widened upon hearing this.

This was entirely unexpected. If that was true, there wasn't much he could do.

His initial plan had been to return to the mainland and invite Tang Chen to join him in confronting Bo Saixi. Together, they might stand a chance against her and force her to release Qian Xunji.

But if his son was being held by Poseidon's divine will, his options were severely limited.

In that case, his only hope was to seek help from the Angel God.

However, he dared not make such a request!

After all, Qian Xunji had accepted the divine inheritance test from Poseidon Island and was kept there for that reason. How could he explain this to the Angel God?

Would he say, "My son accepted Poseidon's divine test, but after succeeding, he wasn't allowed to leave. So, as his spokesperson, I've come to ask for your help in this matter"?

He couldn't bring himself to utter such words!

"Yes, it is Lord Poseidon's will!"

"If you still wish to take Qian Xunji away, I won't stop you. But if he is punished by Lord Poseidon, it will be his own fault!"

After reinforcing her words, Bo Saixi's figure vanished.

"…"

Qian Daoliu stood silently, watching her disappear.

Faced with the current situation, he had a massive headache and didn't know what to do.

He couldn't defeat Bo Saixi on his own. Perhaps if Tang Chen joined him, they might have a chance of overpowering her.

But now it seemed unnecessary.

Bo Saixi had said he could take Qian Xunji if he wished, and she wouldn't stop him. It was just a matter of whether he dared to.

And to be honest, Qian Daoliu didn't dare.

If he hadn't been the spokesperson of the Angel God in the mortal world, if he hadn't known for certain that gods were real, he might have risked it.

But precisely because he knew the gods existed, he couldn't afford to act recklessly.

The Punishment of the Gods Is No Joke

Sigh~

Qian Daoliu finally let out a long sigh and made a decision in his heart.

He would not take his son back. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but he simply didn't have the power to accomplish such a feat.

In this case, there was no need to force things. He could only blame his son for having no self-awareness. His son had accepted the divine inheritance test from another god, even though he knew his qualifications weren't the best.

It would have been fine if he hadn't completed the divine test from the beginning. If he failed, he could have naturally left.

The stupidest part was that he knew he wasn't taking the full divine inheritance test but merely a general trial, and yet he still rushed to complete it.

Can't you fail in the end?

Qian Daoliu didn't even know what to say to his son.

Fortunately, Qian Xunji was trapped here and couldn't leave, rather than having to face death.

Therefore, Qian Daoliu could still accept this outcome.

...

"Ji'er, stay here and fulfill your role well. From now on, you will be the guardian of the sixth sacred pillar of Poseidon Island!"

"You don't need to worry about the matters of the Martial Soul Hall anymore!"

After finding his son, he directly informed him of the outcome.

"What? There's no way you, my own father, can take me away from here?"

Qian Xunji was initially surprised to see his father. But after hearing his words, the surprise on his face instantly disappeared, replaced by shock.

"Yes, and there's no need for you to know the details. All you need to understand is that you cannot leave. This is the final outcome!"

Qian Daoliu nodded and looked at his son, asking, "Is there anything you want to say to your father? Any messages you want me to deliver? If not, I'll return."

Qian Daoliu no longer wished to stay here. He felt deeply uncomfortable after being so easily defeated.

As for falling in love with Bo Saixi?

Qian Daoliu wouldn't even dare to entertain such thoughts.

Bo Saixi had certainly left an impression on him. She was the most remarkable woman he had ever seen in his life.

But she had not only easily defeated him, she had also forced his son to remain trapped on the island. How could Qian Daoliu possibly harbor any favorable feelings toward her?

Besides, his son was still here. How could he have the audacity to pursue her in front of his own child?

"I…"

Qian Xunji opened his mouth but finally spoke bitterly, "If I'm no longer in the Martial Soul Hall, what will happen to the Hall in my absence? I still have so many plans to implement in the future…"

Qian Xunji was truly unwilling to give up. He had already seen the hope of the Martial Soul Hall rising strongly and unifying the Douluo Continent.

Now, he deeply regretted his actions, lamenting his own stupidity.

'Why did I accept the divine inheritance trial of Poseidon Island when I had no hope of inheriting that divine position?'

Even if he wanted to test his qualifications, he could have done it in a normal way. Why did he have to complete the subsequent tasks? Couldn't he have simply failed from the start?

This situation truly matched what his disciple once said:

"If you don't seek death, you won't die!"

"I will temporarily take care of the affairs of the Martial Soul Hall, and then, when Xiao'yi becomes strong enough, I will hand over the position of Pope to him."

After hearing his son's words, Qian Daoliu spoke calmly.

He himself wasn't willing to stay in charge of the Martial Soul Hall indefinitely.

As the spokesperson of the Angel God in the mortal world, he couldn't interfere too much in mortal affairs.

Even if he takes command of the Martial Soul Hall again, he will only maintain it as it is and won't make many changes.

And he felt that the most important thing for his future was to train Qian Renxue.

In his granddaughter, he saw the hope that their Seraphim family could ascend to a divine position.

Therefore, he had no issue with handing over the position of Pope to others.

If Qian Renxue could truly obtain the divine inheritance of the Angel God in the future, then the position of Pope in the Martial Soul Hall wouldn't hold much importance.

Moreover, it was just the position of Pope. The highest status in the Martial Soul Hall was that of the Supreme Elder. He could appoint the Pope and remove him at any time he wished.

When Qian Renxue grew older, if she couldn't obtain the divine inheritance of the Angel God, he would naturally have her assume the position of Pope.

"Of course, Xiao Yi can handle this!"

"It's just… will the position of Pope really be given to someone outside the family?"

Qian Xunji immediately recognized that his youngest disciple was qualified to hold the position of Pope, but he couldn't quite accept the idea of passing the title to someone outside their bloodline.

He valued Gu Ziyi greatly and often took pride in having him as a disciple, but there was a lingering resistance in his heart when it came to offering the position of Pope to someone outside his family.

"Nothing is impossible. If I can make him sit on the Pope's throne, I can also make him step down!"

"What matters is whether he can make the Martial Soul Hall stronger when he takes on the position of Pope!"

Qian Daoliu said calmly.

"Yes, that's true. I will listen to you, Father!"

Qian Xunji nodded in agreement.

"Alright then, I'm leaving now."

Qian Daoliu nodded and prepared to leave.

However, before he could depart, Qian Xunji stopped him: "Father, wait!"

Qian Daoliu turned to see what his son wanted.

"Father, when you return, please help me bring Xiaoxue and her mother here. Let my daughter and wife also take the divine trial here, so they can stay with me!"

Qian Xunji spoke quickly.

Since it was already an established fact that he was left on Poseidon Island and couldn't leave, he naturally wanted his family to stay with him.

Otherwise, what was the point of a husband and wife being separated for so long?

"Yes, but wait for a few years. I will send Xing Dailu to reunite with you in a few years. As for Xiaoxue, I will personally train her!"

Qian Daoliu thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

However, he only agreed to send Xing Dailu, and that would happen a few years later.

He definitely wouldn't let Qian Renxue be sent to this island. Who knew what Poseidon, the god behind Poseidon Island, might do?

In his view, his granddaughter had the potential to inherit the Angel God's divine legacy. He didn't want her to be noticed by Poseidon and taken away by him.

"…Alright, I will just listen to Father!"

When Qian Xunji heard his father's words, he initially wanted to ask why, but after seeing the expression on his father's face, he knew it was a decision that wouldn't change. As his son, it was useless to object, so he simply stopped asking.

"Well then, just practice peacefully here. I'm leaving!"

Qian Daoliu nodded, and with a flash, his figure disappeared over the horizon.

Qian Xunji stood alone, watching his father disappear without saying a word.

He deeply regretted his actions now. If he could do it all over again, he would definitely not choose to accept Poseidon Island's divine inheritance trial.

Wouldn't it have been better to stay in the Martial Soul Hall with his wife and daughter by his side?

Why did he have to make this trip?

The only thing he was grateful for was listening to his disciple's suggestion and not sending troops on an expedition to Poseidon Island. Otherwise, he couldn't imagine how severe the consequences would have been.

Not to mention the High Priest Bo Saixi, who was more powerful than his father, even the five original sacred pillar guardians stationed on Poseidon Island would have been enough to annihilate the expeditionary legion he had initially planned to send.

He had originally intended to send both Gu Ziyi and Bibi Dong on that mission as well.

If that had really happened, it would have been an enormous loss for the Martial Soul Hall!

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(End of Chapter)

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