Chapter 340: Poseidon: Me? Prove That the Sea God's Heart Is Mine?
Having unraveled his doubts and even received good news from Han Li once again, Qian Daoliu found himself in a complex state of mind. Even though he had already overestimated Han Li's secrets as much as possible, he still couldn't help but sigh in amazement.
Han Li, however, didn't bother trying to instill his philosophy into Qian Daoliu. For someone as devout as him, the only way to truly resolve things was for him to figure it out on his own.
After chatting for a while longer, Qian Daoliu eventually chose to leave. He probably wouldn't be able to sleep well tonight, but at his level, not resting for a few days didn't matter much at most, he'd just feel mentally drained. Now that Han Li's strength had already surpassed his own, he didn't even have to worry about that.
As Han Li watched his master uncle off, he let out a relieved sigh. It had to be said sooner or later better to get it over with.
What did surprise him, however, was that Qian Daoliu never once mentioned Bo Saixi, maintaining a remarkably calm demeanor. Even when Bo Saixi had been brought up earlier, Qian Daoliu had only shown fleeting traces of nostalgia in his eyes.
A leader of Love & War who isn't a love struck fool?
So this was why Spirit Hall lost.
Their goal was unification, while their enemies kept shouting "love" and "bonds", charging forward like fools trying to teach them what "infinite love" meant.
Too bad for them.
Now that Han Li was calling the shots, anyone who wasn't as deluded as a love struck fool… could just die.
As Han Li's thoughts drifted, he found himself laughing at his own absurdity.
After adjusting his mindset, he dove into cultivation he still hadn't finished digesting the benefits of his dual cultivation with Gu Yue. Not a single moment could go to waste.
The Far North's mornings arrived early. Or rather, the sky always looked the same gloomy and covered in endless white.
Han Li had the inn's attendants bring in some local delicacies, and early in the morning, he was already preparing hotpot. The fragrant aroma quickly lured both Qian Daoliu and Ye LingLing over.
Amid the freezing cold, eating a steaming hotpot even at dawn felt incredibly refreshing.
After they had eaten their fill, Han Li pulled out the Deep Sea Universe Cover from his wristband and handed it to Ye LingLing, whose face was still flushed from the heat.
"Here, drip some blood on it."
Ever since he took this artifact from Qian Renxue, it had been collecting dust. The fake version he had fabricated had already been destroyed during Emperor Xue Ye's death, perfectly pinning the blame on the Clear Sky Sect.
Ye LingLing had seen it before and knew its background, so she didn't ask any questions. Obediently, she took it and prepared to cut her fingertip.
"Wait I'll join you."
A thought struck Han Li, and he activated mental sharing though he deliberately excluded Qian Daoliu. If he included him, it would come off as a direct provocation.
Ye LingLing paused briefly before proceeding to press her bleeding fingertip onto the artifact.
The originally blue glow of the Deep Sea Universe Cover quickly shifted to a crimson hue, absorbing a significant amount of her blood.
However, her complexion remained unaffected with her current abundant life force, such a small loss was negligible.
For over a minute, the artifact drained her life force, yet Ye LingLing remained unscathed.
Within the shared mental space, Han Li clearly perceived that this so called "blood activation ritual" wasn't actually absorbing blood it was extracting raw life force.
Had it been an ordinary Soul King, they would've been sucked dry.
These gods… they really don't act like good people.
A faint blue light emerged from the Deep Sea Universe Cover, condensing into a blurred, ghostly figure. A calm and aged voice echoed:
"After who knows how long… I have finally found a bloodline with the right quality. A body capable of withstanding the power of the sea at last."
The blue glow flickered and vanished back into the artifact.
At the same time, the Deep Sea Universe Cover's glow receded, returning to its usual blue, though a faint red light now pulsed at its core.
"Hah."
Han Li let out a cold chuckle.
Absorbing so much life force just to perform a recognition ritual, only to return a tiny wisp of neutral divine power to confirm her identity?
The energy expended was less than what Han Li used just now to make a dramatic statement.
Most of it remained sealed within the artifact.
Poseidon, you damn con artist.
Han Li seriously suspected that this guy had deliberately split his divine weapon so that others would unknowingly nourish it with their life force and soul power.
And not just once but twice.
The Sea God's Trident in Seagod Island was one piece, and the Sea God's Heart was another storage unit.
Otherwise, what kind of god breaks their own artifact into pieces?
If Bo Saixi had the ability to tamper with the artifact, she would've long since claimed the Sea God's inheritance herself.
"Xiao Li, just like you said it really is just a multi purpose soul tool."
Ye LingLing had already infused soul power into it, unlocking its basic functions. Excitedly, she looked toward Han Li.
According to his earlier explanation, the artifact was now bound to her which meant the Sea God's Trial was already half complete.
"Alright, let me give you a little extra help."
Han Li held her hand and actively adjusted his divine power's frequency, integrating it into the Sea God's Heart.
This old bastard had absolutely no sense of shame.
Han Li was sure the Sea God was also siphoning off soul power.
Just now, half of the soul power Ye LingLing injected was secretly absorbed into the Sea God's Heart.
And that, he could not tolerate.
Han Li was about to head to Seagod Island, and given the current situation, the stronger he appeared, the better. Otherwise, Poseidon might just brush him off entirely.
The Sea God's Heart was the core of his divine weapon. Poseidon might have concealed his presence, but Qian Daoliu hadn't. Even though everything just now had followed a pre set ritual, Han Li refused to believe that Poseidon hadn't sensed anything at all.
Taking benefits without offering anything in return? Was he imitating Rakshasa now? Han Li wouldn't tolerate it.
His spiritual power had already evolved into a divine soul, and with the martial soul fusion techniques he had cultivated, he could alter his own energy fluctuations with ease.
So the moment he entered the Deep Sea Universe Cover, the originally life filled soul power of Ye LingLing was instantly replaced by Han Li's divine power, surging directly toward its core as if he intended to erase the Sea God's presence entirely.
In terms of quality, the Sea God's residual divine power was nowhere near Han Li's own.
"Hey, hey, hey! Young friend, hold on!"
Just as Han Li's divine power breached the first layer of defenses, the Deep Sea Universe Cover finally reacted, and the same voice as before echoed from within. A blue phantom manifested in the air.
Using his connection with his divine weapon, Poseidon, who resided in the Seagod Hall of the Divine Realm, projected his consciousness downward, his face clearly anxious.
No joke if his presence was erased from the artifact's core, the weapon would no longer belong to him.
Although it was just an ordinary divine weapon, it was his legacy artifact. The Deep Sea Universe Cover had been activated before, but what the hell was this divine power?
He had been planning to pass on his godhood soon and leave the Divine Realm. If he lost this artifact, that plan was done for.
And besides, hadn't Bo Saixi shown no signs of activity?
So how did a divine aura suddenly appear in the lower realm?
Then, he finally saw the three people standing before him.
A descendant of that angel, the new owner of the Sea God's Heart, and…
When Poseidon's gaze landed on Han Li, he froze for a moment.
A quasi Titled Douluo… who was already at the level of a First Class God?
When did Douluo Continent become this strong?!
He was just one step away from condensing a divine seat and fully ascending.
This discovery shocked Poseidon greatly.
After all, he had walked the same path, but back then, he hadn't been anywhere near this powerful.
"And you are?"
Since forcing the Sea God to appear, Han Li halted his actions and looked at the newly arrived god with guarded eyes making no attempt to reveal that he already knew who he was.
After all, Han Li was after benefits.
Ye LingLing's god trial still required the Sea God's Heart to act as a medium for the divine law inheritance allowing her to increase her power.
He wasn't actually trying to take it.
At the very least, not before she had fully inherited it.
After all, the energy from these divine trials came directly from the Divine Realm. He couldn't possibly afford to supply this much power on his own.
That was the main reason he had people take the divine trials in the first place.
Otherwise, after learning how the trials worked from Gu Yue, he could have just used the same method to enhance everyone's strength.
While it wouldn't be as fast as his own method, it certainly wouldn't be slower than the god trials.
"I am Poseidon, the owner of this artifact."
Poseidon narrowed his eyes, adjusting his tone to appear more imposing.
"Oh."
Han Li's response was completely indifferent.
"Does the senior Sea God have any other business? If not, we'll continue."
Han Li gestured toward the Deep Sea Universe Cover with a serious expression.
His attitude, tone, and demeanor were flawless, yet Poseidon couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.
As Han Li prepared to resume his actions, Poseidon snapped back to his senses
Wait, dammit, this thing belongs to ME!
And he had already stated that outright!
Yet this kid was still about to erase his presence without a shred of respect for the gods.
What? He was close to godhood himself? But he hadn't succeeded yet!
"Junior, this is my artifact."
Poseidon's phantom directly mobilized the stored energy within the artifact to block Han Li's actions.
"Huh? But isn't the Divine Realm forbidden from interfering with the lower realm?"
Han Li tilted his head in confusion, looking at Poseidon with a perfectly straight face.
"Senior, you didn't take it with you when you ascended, so doesn't that mean you didn't want it anymore?
If you abandoned it, then it's mine now. No problem, right?"
Poseidon heard his words and momentarily froze.
Technically speaking, that wasn't wrong…
But that's not how this works!
This was his artifact's core, part of his legacy inheritance!
"Young friend, you misunderstand. I am not trying to take it back I merely wish to inform you that this artifact is special. It is an essential part of my inheritance and cannot be destroyed."
Poseidon, uncertain of Han Li's true capabilities, glanced at Qian Daoliu.
That angel's descendant was also here, and he seemed to be the Grand Priest of this generation.
Had he not explained this to him?
"An inheritance artifact?"
Han Li looked down at the Sea God's Heart in his hands.
"Senior must be joking. Everyone knows your inheritance artifact is the Trident of the Sea God. Please don't tease me, senior."
"Besides, this thing doesn't look like a weapon at all."
"And if it were really your inheritance artifact, how is it that my girlfriend can use it without even beginning the god trials?"
"Huh?"
Hearing Han Li's perfectly logical reasoning, Poseidon was utterly dumbfounded.
He never expected that one day, he'd actually have to prove that the Sea God's Heart belonged to him.
Wasn't this completely backward?!
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