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In the Sea God Temple, Bo Saixi was about to go and see what was happening, but just then, she heard Su Ming's voice in her mind.

"Bo Saixi, I need your help with something."

Hmm?

Bo Saixi was somewhat taken aback. As the High Priest of Sea God Island, it felt odd for Su Ming to address her so directly.

What was he up to?

Before she could think further, Su Ming appeared right in front of her, and the Sea God Temple's doors closed on their own, seemingly sealed by Su Ming's mental power.

Bo Saixi couldn't figure out what Su Ming intended and waited in silence for him to explain.

Su Ming began, "I'll be leaving Sea God Island for the mainland tomorrow. During my absence, I want you to protect them."

Bo Saixi chuckled. "They're undergoing trials on Sea God Island—what danger could they possibly face?"

Su Ming shook his head with a smile. "Bo Saixi, no need to pretend. I already know you can see the contents of my journal. Although being so upfront is a bit embarrassing for me, there's no other choice. While the island itself isn't a threat to Xiao Wu and the others, what about the dangers posed by the Sea God—and you?"

Bo Saixi's pupils contracted. "When did you realize this? Ah, I see—it must have been during the finals of the Spirit Master Tournament. No wonder you started broadcasting more often afterward, hoping that the system would help them grow stronger more quickly."

Being as perceptive as she was, Bo Saixi pieced it all together in an instant.

Su Ming nodded. "That's right. So, what's your answer?"

Bo Saixi raised a brow. "I have a question: what makes you so sure I'll agree?"

Su Ming responded, "Because I believe I understand you fairly well. You wouldn't sacrifice yourself for Tang San, a Dark Spirit Master. You still dream of becoming a god, don't you? Thanks to the system, you now have a shot at reaching level 100. You've received benefits from it, and that means you have an obligation to help me in return."

Su Ming smiled teasingly. "Did you think the system's gifts came with no strings attached? And don't you want to know more about Tang Chen? Although much of this is speculation on my part, it's up to you to believe it or not."

Bo Saixi was intrigued. Despite mentions of Tang Chen in Su Ming's journal, they were sparse, and she had several lingering questions.

But when she thought of the Sea God, Bo Saixi hesitated. "Fine, I'll protect them. But you know, as High Priest of Sea God Island, I only possess divine power because of the Sea God. Our conversation could be under his watchful gaze."

Su Ming shook his head. "No need to worry about that. I had already considered it and had the system create a temporary block to obscure our conversation. The Sea God won't suspect a thing."

"Let me be blunt," Su Ming continued. "We came to Sea God Island to drain his resources, weakening his stored divine power. You're aware that he's tampered with the trials. Here's my offer: protect Xiao Wu and the others, and when the Sea God falls, I'll grant his godhood to you."

"Although I'm not fond of the Sea God, his position as a primary deity ranks among the top. What do you say?"

Bo Saixi pondered for a moment. "Very well. But if the Sea God can't intervene directly and instead controls me to strike at those close to you—as you hinted at in your journal—how do you plan to prevent that?"

Su Ming responded calmly, "Leave that to me."

He pulled a talisman from his storage device and tossed it to Bo Saixi. "This will prevent you from falling under the Sea God's control."

Bo Saixi examined the talisman with surprise. "Your skill with talismans has reached such a level that you can create one to counter a god's control?"

Su Ming scratched his head sheepishly. "Even I'm not that skilled yet. It's actually a gift from the system. Lately, I've been a bit lax in my talisman crafting; I'm only at level seven."

"Anyway, you seemed interested in Tang Chen's situation, so let me fill you in."

"Tang Chen should currently be trapped in the City of Slaughter, under the control of that so-called bat. Even if he eventually regains his senses, he won't live long—unless the Asura God intervenes."

Su Ming's gaze grew steely as he said, "I don't know if you still harbor feelings for Tang Chen, and frankly, I don't care. But if, as I suspect, Tang Chen aligns himself with Tang San, then we will be enemies."

Bo Saixi met his gaze calmly, and to Su Ming's surprise, she answered, "Rest assured, I'm not so foolish. From what I've read in your journal, it's clear that Tang Chen and I no longer walk the same path. I do want to know one thing, though. Is it true that after a decade in hiding, the Clear Sky Clan returned with eight new Titled Douluos?"

Su Ming replied, "It's true. And yes, I understand why it seems unbelievable."

Bo Saixi nodded. "Yes. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, like the Clear Sky Clan, are among the three upper sects, yet neither has produced a Titled Douluo in the past decade. And during those ten years, the Clear Sky Clan was isolated, only receiving provisions from Tang Yuehua outside. It's suspicious."

Su Ming then posed a series of questions that made Bo Saixi pause. "Bo Saixi, with talent as exceptional as yours, could you invent a self-destructive technique like the Exploding Ring?"

Bo Saixi shook her head. "No, I couldn't."

"Then how did Tang Chen succeed? And how did he know that using the Exploding Ring technique requires six spirit bones to protect one's body? How did he figure that out?"

"Consider, too, that the other two upper sects have unique techniques—the Seven Treasure Clan's Ring Fusion and the Dragon Transformation of the Tyrant Dragon Clan. Ning Fengzhi's Ring Fusion was a personal gift, and Huo Wu can also do it. Yu Yuanzhen's Dragon Transformation came from a rare True Dragon inheritance, but it's far simpler than the Exploding Ring."

"So how is it that Tang Chen not only invented the Exploding Ring but also created the Great Sumeru Hammer, Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer Technique, and the Clear Sky Nine Techniques? Should I suspect he conducted secret experiments to reach these breakthroughs?"

"Why couldn't you, or even Qian Daoliu, come up with such a technique? If detonating a ring was the path to a power boost, why wouldn't anyone else attempt it?"