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Poseissi clearly had no intention of continuing this topic and said offhandedly, "Alright, I'll handle this matter. Rise!"

Upon hearing this, the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar stood up...

Only then did the former speak again, "About the matter I entrusted to you, selecting the most qualified Soul Master to become a Sacred Pillar on Sea God's Island, how is that going?"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar quickly realized what was being referred to, hastily took out a piece of parchment, and handed it over...

"High Priest, I have listed all the names of the Soul Masters suitable to become Sacred Pillars on this piece of paper for your perusal!"

Poseissi, hearing this, also extended his hand to receive it, quickly scanning the document...

Afterward, he nodded in approval, "Hmm, well done, but can these people be trusted?"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar patted his chest, "Rest assured, High Priest, these people can be trusted, I vouch for them with my own reputation!"

Poseissi pursed his lips, "I naturally trust your judgment, but... there are only two vacancies for Sacred Pillars, and only two can assume the roles!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar narrowed his eyes, cautiously asking, "High Priest, do you mean, let them undertake the Sea God Assessment?"

Among these Soul Masters, many were stumped by the tasks of the Sea God Assessment, unable to complete them...

The High Priest shook his head, dismissing the suggestion, "No... that would waste too much time, with the current situation, Sea God's Island cannot wait!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, somewhat puzzled, asked, "Then what do you mean??"

Poseissi's eyes shimmered like the vast sea, "Might makes right. Among these people, select the two strongest to become the new Sacred Pillars!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar hesitated, "But wouldn't that break the rules?"

"Only Sea Soul Masters who have completed the Black-level Examination are qualified for the position of Sacred Pillar."

Poseissi waved his hand, explaining, "Sea Dragon, rules are dead, people are alive!"

"What we should be most concerned about right now is the safety of Sea God's Island. Everything else can wait!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar smiled wryly, saying subconsciously, "I never thought I'd hear such words coming from your mouth!"

Poseissi gave him a glance, countering, "What, do you think there's a problem with doing this?"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar promptly declared, "This is the High Priest's decision, I naturally have no objections!"

Poseissi then continued, "Since there's no problem, notify the people on this list to come here at midday tomorrow to select the new Sacred Pillars!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar placed his right hand over his chest, "Yes, High Priest!!"

...

After he left the grand hall, the other Sacred Pillars quickly gathered around, all displaying a hint of worry...

"Sea Dragon, we heard about it from starfish, are you alright?"

"This matter has become public knowledge now, how does the High Priest plan to handle it??"

"Wait, Sea Dragon, why aren't you speaking? The High Priest wouldn't be planning to execute you to reinforce the island's rules, would she??"

"Hisss... If that's the case, wouldn't we, the Seven Sacred Pillars, be reduced to just four? We can't have that, let's go plead with the High Priest!"

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, touched by their concern, replied, "You're all worried about me, but the High Priest doesn't intend to execute me!"

"After all, Sea God's Island is in need of people right now. It's better to keep me alive for now, so I can be sacrificed for Sea God's Island's defense when necessary!"

At these words, disbelief crept across the faces of the other Sacred Pillars...

How could this be!

The High Priest had actually spared the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar?

We should remember that there were Sacred Pillars who had acted against the residents of Sea God's Island, and the consequences were severe. They were executed immediately, setting an example!

The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar chuckled, "I know it's hard to believe what I'm saying, but that's indeed what the High Priest said. Perhaps she has her own reasons."

Of course, he had no right to say this!

"Anyway, Sea Dragon, it's good that you're alive!"

"Exactly, even though you were a bit extreme, the guy you killed had it coming, daring to insult a Sacred Pillar like that!"

"I was scared to death, I can't believe the High Priest would actually cover for someone."

"Let's go, since there's no issue, let's carry out the task assigned by the High Priest!"

...

In the Tiandou Empire, within the imperial palace!

Prince Xue Xing, looking utterly frustrated, glared at Xue Ye, who sat on the throne, and rebuked, "Brother, did you even understand what I said? Xue Beng was the subject of an assassination attempt at Heaven Dou Royal Academy!!"

The latter, upon hearing this, asked coldly, "Who allowed you to speak to Us in that tone?"

Seeing the intense displeasure on the other's face, Prince Xue Xing had no choice but to swallow his anger, "My... my apologies, Your Majesty. I... I'm just worried about Xue Beng's safety!"

Xue Ye snorted coldly, then turned to Xue Ke, "Xue Ke, leave us. I have matters to discuss with Prince Xue Xing!"

Though somewhat confused, Xue Ke nodded, "Yes, Father!"

Then he gave a nod to Prince Xue Xing and exited the palace...

Following that, Xue Ye scolded coldly, "Xue Xing, My Prince, Xue Beng, is currently staying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which is under your management!"

"Now, he has suffered an assassination attempt. It is I who should be holding you accountable for not protecting the prince!"

"Does this mean everyone at Heaven Dou Royal Academy is incompetent?"

Prince Xue Xing clenched his fists, his aura somewhat diminished...

"Your Majesty, this was indeed an oversight on my part, allowing an unidentified person to infiltrate Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"However, this was an assassination attempt! Your Majesty's attitude towards Xue Beng seems overly biased—after all, he is your child too!"

If it had been Qing He who was assassinated, his reactions would have been entirely different!

At this point, anger flared in Xue Ye's eyes, "Xue Xing, you have the nerve to say these words!"

"When I sent him to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, I believed you would guide him onto the right path."

"But what now? This child loiters at the academy, learning nothing, even using his status as a prince to bully his peers wantonly!"

"Is this the result of your tutelage??"

Hearing this, Prince Xue Xing felt incredibly wronged...

After all, the reason Xue Beng had to masquerade in such a way was because of the former's favoritism for that impostor!

If he showed even a hint of talent, he'd no doubt face endless assassination attempts!

Seeing that Prince Xue Xing remained silent, Xue Ye asked again, "What? You want to argue the point?"

Prince Xue Xing suppressed the emotions churning inside him, forcing himself to remain calm...

"Your Majesty, sometimes seeing isn't believing. When have you ever seriously considered Xue Beng, or tried to understand this child?"

Xue Ye dismissed him outright, "There's no need for that. Do you really think I haven't sent people to secretly investigate his situation?"

"If not for our blood relation, I would have stripped him of his princehood long ago!"