Chapter 3576
The Sacred Pillars immediately became flustered when they heard this...
The words of the High Priest, although seemingly giving them a choice, actually left them no choice at all!
Once they chose to forgo the melee, they would completely lose the possibility of becoming a Sacred Pillar, which was akin to cutting off their future!!
However, soon, a glint of combativeness appeared in everyone's eyes...
It seemed that even if they couldn't win, they had to demonstrate their strength in front of the High Priest!!
This scene slightly eased Poseissi's expression, "It seems that you have all thought it through. If no one is giving up, then prepare yourself, and let's start immediately!"
As the words were spoken, the Sea Soul Masters quickly retreated to the surroundings, staring fiercely at those vying for the position of Sacred Pillar...
Now, until the victors were decided, everyone was an enemy!
Poseissi pursed his lips and then coldly declared, "I announce, the melee begins!!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone eagerly released their Martial Souls, and without a doubt, each Martial Soul was a creature from the ocean!
Then, they started releasing soul skills against each other and began fighting...
The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar glanced at the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar beside him and asked, "Sea Dragon, which two people do you think will win? I surely hope that our future colleagues... no, partners, won't be cunning and difficult to get along with!"
The latter agreed, "Hmm... I hope so too, but... winning in the melee requires not just strength but brains as well!"
"So, I don't particularly favor anyone, I can only say that everyone has an equal chance!"
Most importantly, the battle had just begun and nothing could be discerned yet!
The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar was stunned for a moment, "I see, that's true, you are not someone who judges by appearances!"
However, the Sea Girl Holy Pillar wasn't very interested in the selection of the Sacred Pillars...
She whispered to Sea Dragon, "Tell me the truth, why did you talk back to the High Priest just now? If it were us, we might have been stripped of our Sacred Pillar positions!"
The Sea Star Sacred Pillar nodded in agreement, "Yes, the High Priest is very traditional in this regard. To suggest canceling the position of Sacred Pillar is outright defiance against the Sea God!"
It's not an exaggeration to say that it was entirely possible for the High Priest to execute the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar!
The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar glanced at them and explained, "I was just a bit distracted. The High Priest must know this, which is why he only verbally reprimanded me."
The corners of the other Sacred Pillars' mouths twitched...
Verbal reprimand?
The High Priest's demeanor was all too familiar to them, clearly a precursor to an outburst!
The Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar clearly had no intention of continuing this topic, waved his hand and said, "Alright, let's not talk anymore, let's quietly watch this duel. No matter what, we should give respect to those who are about to become Sacred Pillars!"
Upon hearing this, the rest of the Sacred Pillars naturally didn't say much, their gaze all turned towards the chaotic battle area...
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After half an hour, only two Sea Soul Masters were still standing, the rest, overwhelmed, fell to the ground...
At that moment, they looked at each other, barely concealing the excitement in their hearts...
"Phew… phew, we… we won, High Priest, we won!!"
"That's right, we won, we are the new Sacred Pillars!!"
However, Poseissi was watching them with a cold expression...
For a moment, both felt a bit puzzled...
Hadn't they already achieved the final victory?
Why then was the High Priest showing such an expression...
Thinking this, their voices trembled a bit...
"High… High Priest, we… we've won, right?"
Poseissi coldly replied, "Yes, you indeed won in the melee!"
Their pupils dilated suddenly, as if they had realized something, their tones becoming anxious...
"High Priest, we don't quite understand what you mean, what does it mean that we won in the melee!"
The High Priest scoffed a bit, his tone tinged with sarcasm, "Don't understand the meaning? No, you know it better than anyone in your hearts!"
In an instant, both felt as if they had fallen into an ice pit, especially the former's undisguised look of disgust, which struck deep into their souls...
The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar frowned and asked the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar beside him, "Sea Dragon, what does the High Priest mean? Didn't these two secure the victory of the melee?"
The Sea Girl Holy Pillar was also puzzled, "Yeah, the High Priest personally promised that the last two victorious ones would be the new Sacred Pillars. Could it be she intends to go back on her word?"
The Sea Star Sacred Pillar hesitated, "Impossible, the High Priest is a person of her word. How could she do such a thing!"
The all-knowing Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar sighed softly...
"I think, the High Priest never wanted the winner of this melee from the beginning!"
"Rather, she wanted to select new Sacred Pillars based on everyone's performance in the melee!"
"But one thing is right, as the Sea Girl said, the High Priest might indeed go back on her promise!"
Sure enough, at the same moment the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar finished speaking, Poseissi also once again addressed the two in front of her, "Since you have already won the melee, you can leave now!"
Upon hearing this, they were instantly delighted, "High Priest, does that mean… from now on, we are the new Sacred Pillars?"
Poseissi scoffed, "New Sacred Pillars? I merely said you were the victors of this melee, I never said you were the new Sacred Pillars!"
One of them clenched his fist tightly and quickly pointed to rest of the people present, "High Priest, but you had clearly promised earlier that the two victors would become the new Sacred Pillars, and all the other Sacred Pillars heard it!!"
However, to his despair...
Including the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, all the Sacred Pillars silently turned their heads away, seemingly not hearing anything...
The former widened his eyes in disbelief, "You… you all!!"
These Sacred Pillars, they chose to remain silent!!
The other person had also realized something, speaking fearfully, "Stop talking, can't you see? The High Priest never considered letting us become Sacred Pillars."
"Carrying on now, there's no benefit, let's just willingly leave!"
If they offended the High Priest and the other Sacred Pillars here, the days ahead would undoubtedly be filled with hardships...
After realizing this, the former also subtly nodded his head...
Then, both of them bowed their fists to the High Priest and left without hesitation...
Watching them depart, Poseissi said indifferently, "I didn't expect these two to be so tactful. However, after they leave, they will probably spread this matter around!"
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