Chapter 3397: Leaving

Sea Dragon Douluo looked deeply at Gui Mei, but he did not disclose the other party's intentions.

"Is that so? How very diligent!"

As they spoke, Poseissi and Xu Sheng had already walked out of the palace...

In an instant, the Sacred Pillars immediately gathered around, eagerly asking...

"High Priest, did Xu Sheng pull out the Sea God's Trident?"

Poseissi glanced at Xu Sheng, recalling what he had said earlier, and shook his head slightly to deny. "He did not!"

The latter seemed unwilling to reveal the fact that he had picked up the Sea God's Trident, so let it remain hidden for now!

Upon this response, the Sacred Pillars couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, then they started discussing among themselves...

"See, I knew it. Xu Sheng doesn't carry the Sea God's mark on him. How could he possibly lift the Sea God's Trident!"

"Ah, I was overthinking it. I actually thought Xu Sheng could really lift the Sea God's Trident!"

"It's good that Xu Sheng didn't manage to lift it. Otherwise, wouldn't we have to hand over the Sea God's Trident to him? Ha ha ha... Don't be so serious, I was just joking!"

"Whether he lifted the Sea God's Trident or not, the fact that he didn't suffer any severe backlash is good news. Of course, Xu Sheng, don't be disheartened, after all these years, no one has been able to lift it!"

Sea Dragon Douluo, however, furrowed his brows, clearly not so easily convinced...

He always felt that the High Priest was hiding something...

However, there was no evidence...

Seeing this, Xu Sheng also spoke up, "It seems I underestimated this Sea God's Trident; even with all my strength, I could not lift it. I made you Sacred Pillars laugh at me."

"However, if there's another chance, I will try again!"

Sea Dragon Douluo seemed to detect some implication in his words and asked doubtfully, "Xu Sheng, what do you mean by that?"

Xu Sheng honestly replied, "My purpose for coming to Sea God's Island is now complete, and I am preparing to leave. Thank you all for this period!"

Upon hearing this, Sea Dragon Douluo was somewhat stunned...

He hadn't expected the other party to leave so soon!

The other Sacred Pillars exchanged glances, seemingly reading each other's thoughts...

"Leaving just like this? Xu Sheng, why don't you consider joining us at Sea God's Island?"

"Right, right, since you have reached the Black Rank, you could possibly vie for a position as a candidate for the Sacred Pillars!"

"With your talent, it wouldn't take long before you surpass us. At that time, any of the Seven Sacred Pillars' positions would be yours to choose from. I presume the High Priest wouldn't mind!"

"Ahem... Xu Sheng, here at Sea God's Island, your security can be guaranteed and you needn't worry about resources. Please stay; I am serious!"

For Sea God's Island, having an excellent Soul Master like Xu Sheng stay would be a great fortune!

Xu Sheng glanced at them, somewhat helplessly said, "Sacred Pillars, I appreciate your kindness, but Sea God's Island doesn't have what I'm seeking!"

"Besides, I didn't receive the Sea God's approval in the trials, staying here would probably not be proper!"

He knew that these Sacred Pillars didn't sincerely want him to stay; it was purely because his talent could bring immense benefits to Sea God's Island!

Sea Dragon Douluo glared at the Sacred Pillars, "Since leaving Sea God's Island is Xu Sheng's own choice, you should not force him!"

"Isn't that right, High Priest?"

Poseissi did not deny it, nodded and said, "Yes, whether to stay should respect Xu Sheng's own choice!"

Seeing this, Xu Sheng bowed and said, "If so, High Priest, Sacred Pillars, we'll take our leave now, take care!"

"Let's go, Elder Gui!"

Gui Mei nodded in acknowledgment, and the two then turned and left...

By the time their breaths had gradually faded away, Sea Dragon Douluo suddenly asked, "High Priest, should we send someone to watch them?"

"What if they secretly hide within Sea God's Island, wouldn't that be…"

He still somewhat doubted that Xu Sheng and his companion would just leave like that!

Poseissi shook his head, vetoing, "No need, they did not hide their breaths, and now… they have already reached the peripheral regions of Sea God's Island!"

Then, he looked towards the rest of the Sacred Pillars and ordered, "You all have worked hard during this period, you may go back now."

Naturally, everyone had no objections and left very discerningly…

Seeing that Sea Dragon Douluo had no intention of leaving, Poseissi's brow slightly furrowed, "Sea Dragon, you should go back as well!"

However, the former did not answer this question but instead voiced his own inner doubts...

"High Priest, forgive my boldness in asking but, have you concealed some matters?"

Poseissi was somewhat surprised. "Sea Dragon, why would you say that?"

He hadn't expected the other party to notice a few clues!

"When you mentioned that Xu Sheng didn't pull out the Sea God's Trident, his expression did not change at all. It seemed like he didn't care about it!"

"This, this is very strange!"

Logically speaking, Xu Sheng definitely wanted to pull out the Sea God's Trident, but his calmness after failing was something he couldn't understand!

Having heard this, Poseissi just stared directly at him...

Feeling the pressure, Sea Dragon Douluo couldn't help but lower his head…

"High Priest, if you do not wish to…"

It seemed, he was too presumptuous!

However, the next second, Poseissi sighed, "Sea Dragon, you are not wrong, I indeed concealed some matters!"

"Xu Sheng, he actually did not fail!"

The Sea Dragon Douluo swallowed hard, stunned, "Does that mean, he succeeded in pulling out the Sea God's Trident?"

Poseissi nodded in affirmation, "Yes, not only did he pull it out, but he also did it very easily."

"Even the Sea God's Trident itself lowered its weight for him. Such a thing is simply unheard of!"

Even she, as the High Priest, couldn't accomplish it, yet Xu Sheng could!

This made it impossible not to believe he was from the future!

Sea Dragon Douluo snapped back to reality, his tone becoming frantic, "High Priest, are you concealing the news because the Sea God's Trident was taken away by Xu Sheng?"

In his view, how could a Divine Artifact like the Sea God's Trident be handed over to an outsider!

Poseissi lifted her gaze towards the direction of the palace, articulating word by word, "Sea Dragon, you are underestimating Xu Sheng too much, he did not choose to take away the Sea God's Trident but rather put it back in its original place!"

"I can distinctly sense that he has no desire for this artifact!"

Sea Dragon Douluo evidently found it hard to accept, his tone becoming agitated, "How is that possible, that is a Divine Artifact, something countless people lust after!"

"I don't believe he wouldn't be tempted!!"

Poseissi closed her eyes, "Sea Dragon, although I don't know how you view this Xu Sheng, he is completely different from those of the Martial Soul Hall, and is even worthy of trust!"

"This is my judgment of him as the High Priest!"

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