I really am a Titled Douluo

Sea God's Island!

At this moment, news was spreading across the island, drawing the residents' attention...

"Have you all heard? To fight against the massive soul beast that suddenly appeared last time, it seems two of the Seven Sacred Pillars have sacrificed!!"

"Impossible, right? With the High Priest, such a strong entity around, how could the Seven Sacred Pillars suffer such heavy casualties? Maybe it's just a rumor??"

"It must be a rumor, how could such powerful Sacred Pillars be harmed by those beasts!"

"No, no, no... I saw it with my own eyes, the scene was incredibly shocking. Those soul beasts were like they couldn't be killed. If it weren't for the Seven Sacred Pillars suddenly finding out their weaknesses, the casualties would have been even more severe!"

"Exactly, I saw it too, just don't know why the High Priest chose not to announce it but instead decided to seal the news!"

"I guess it's because he feared it would cause panic. After all, the Seven Sacred Pillars are the backbone of the defence of Sea God's Island. Losing two all of a sudden, it could really affect everyone's mood!!"

Hearing these words, the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar furrowed his eyebrows...

"Didn't the High Priest order the news to be sealed? Why is it still getting out!!"

Next to him, Sea Horse Douluo sighed and guessed, "Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, although the High Priest did order the news to be sealed, there were quite a few residents hiding in dark places watching during that great battle. It must have been them who secretly leaked it!"

"Regarding this situation, we have no choice. It's impossible to gag everyone!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar glanced at him, "If this continues... this matter is likely to cause dissatisfaction among many residents. I think we should prepare early!"

"If some people want to leave Sea God's Island because of this and their emotions escalate, then, regrettably... we might lose quite a few people!"

Sea Horse Douluo narrowed his eyes, "Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, are you suggesting we deny this news??"

Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar shook his head, denying the former's suggestion, "No... concealing it now is already too late. We need to have the High Priest come forward to announce the news, and then reassure the residents of Sea God's Island!"

The power of the High Priest was the most formidable, and his words were the most persuasive!!

Sea Horse Sacred Pillar revealed a worried expression, "That doesn't sound very good, does it? If the residents of Sea God's Island find out this is true, wouldn't that be..."

He felt that it would be better to keep it hidden!

If all else fails, just drag it out until everyone forgets about the incident!!

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar didn't continue to argue with him but suggested, "Let's go. The High Priest must know about the current situation on Sea God's Island by now. Let's see what she will decide!"

Sea Horse Sacred Pillar nodded slightly, "Alright, there's no other choice for now!"

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Inside the palace!

The maid's face was grave as she spoke to Poseissi ahead, "High Priest, the news you ordered sealed has been leaked from somewhere, now the entire population of Sea God's Island is discussing it!"

"Even some residents with more extreme emotions want to confront you for an explanation, but I've already had people suppress them temporarily!"

Listening to what she said, Poseissi involuntarily pressed her lips together, "So the news's spread couldn't be stopped after all..."

The maid was somewhat surprised, "High Priest... did you know all along that this would be leaked?"

Poseissi did not deny it, nodding instead, "Hmm... That day's great battle was watched by many of Sea God's Island residents in secret. It's impossible for everyone to remain silent!"

"I suppose their behavior was prompted by some panic!"

After all, with two of the Seven Sacred Pillars sacrificed, the overall strength of Sea God's Island was overwhelmingly reduced!

The maid was about to say something when a voice transmitted through her Sea of Consciousness...

Suddenly, she spoke out, "High Priest, the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar and the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar request an audience!"

Poseissi, without betraying any emotion, said, "Let them in!"

Soon, the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar and the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar walked in…

They saluted with a fist, "High Priest!"

Poseissi sensed their physical condition and remarked, "Sea Dragon, Sea Horse, your injuries have fully healed!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar and the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar slightly nodded, "Thank you for your concern, High Priest. Our injuries have completely healed!"

Seeing this, Poseissi shifted the subject, "If I'm not mistaken, you must be here because of the rumors about Sea God's Island, right?"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar affirmed, "Yes, High Priest!"

Acknowledging the astuteness of the High Priest, they noted that he had guessed the purpose of their visit just by looking!

After a pause, they continued, "High Priest, if this rumor continues to spread, it is likely to incite public outrage and might even cause many residents to leave Sea God's Island!"

"For this reason, I hope you can step forward and announce the truth. By doing so, we can eliminate the residents' fears!"

Poseissi signaled that he understood and then looked towards the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, "Sea Horse, do you feel the same?"

The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar shook his head in denial, "High Priest… I don't quite agree with Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar's approach."

Poseissi pressed for an answer, "Why?"

The former again spoke, "High Priest, even if you personally announce it, we cannot negate the fact that two of the Seven Sacred Pillars have fallen, and the residents of Sea God's Island will still doubt whether their safety is guaranteed!"

After hearing this, Poseissi didn't judge right or wrong but stroked his chin in thought, "Hmm… your proposals both make sense!"

"However…"

The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar and the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar exchanged a glance, seeing a mutual confusion in each other's eyes…

However?

Could it be that this matter isn't as simple as it seems?

Seeing their confusion, Poseissi patiently explained, "I believe… the fact that this matter has spread across Sea God's Island in such a short time might suggest that someone is scheming behind the scenes!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar seemed to realize something, swallowing before saying, "High Priest… Are you suggesting that there is a traitor among us on Sea God's Island??"

If that were the case, the situation would be troublesome!

Poseissi stared at them, stating deliberately, "No… not a traitor, but an enemy!"

Upon hearing this, the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar understood immediately…

He quickly spoke, "An enemy?? Could it be that abyssal creatures infiltrated Sea God's Island during our battle??"

"I remember you once said that these abyssal creatures generally have the ability to alter their appearances!"

Seeing that the former had guessed his meaning, Poseissi nodded affirmatively, "Exactly!!"

"If not for the intervention of abyssal creatures, it would be unlikely for this matter to escalate so quickly!"

The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar furrowed his brow and pressed, "But… with you here, High Priest, how could abyssal creatures infiltrate Sea God's Island??"

It was known that the Barrier of Sea God's Island hadn't been entirely breached at that time, so it was impossible for abyssal creatures to enter!

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