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"This price might be even heavier than hunting ten Deep Sea Demon Whale Kings."
After hearing Luo Nan's heartfelt words, Bo Saixi and the Seven Pillars fell into a long silence.
They didn't know what to say.
From Seagod Island's perspective, they naturally hoped Luo Nan would accept it.
With such a terrifyingly powerful figure as their backing, Seagod Island would be impregnable for the next ten thousand years.
But from Luo Nan's perspective, this was indeed a gamble that might not be equitable.
After a long while, Bo Saixi sighed softly.
"Luo Nan, your candor in speaking these words proves your integrity."
"The Sea God's decree may have its deeper meaning."
"But as the High Priest of Seagod Island, I want to tell you, it's up to you."
"I respect your choice."
"Whether you ultimately choose to accept this karma nominally or refuse this gift, you have already earned the respect of all of us with your strength."
"In any case, you, Luo Nan, will always be the most honored guest of Seagod Island!"
Bo Saixi and the seven Holy Pillar Guardians did not urge him; they stood quietly to the side, waiting for Luo Nan to make his final decision.
In Luo Nan's mind, the events of the past six months since he arrived on Seagod Island flashed by like a slideshow.
When he first arrived on Seagod Island, he took out the Vast Ocean Universe Cover. Although he was not a successor of the Sea God, Seahorse Douluo still initiated the Divine Trial for him.
In the days that followed, Seagod Island treated him with the highest standards, both in terms of living arrangements and the allocation of cultivation resources.
Not to mention, to help him find the whereabouts of the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, Poseidon personally gave the order, and Little White, the King of the Great White Sharks, mobilized the entire clan to search day and night on the vast ocean.
This favor was truly immense.
Luo Nan sighed inwardly.
He had just said that what is free is the most expensive, and this was indeed an irrefutable truth.
Once he accepted the title of Second Priest, if Seagod Island were to face annihilation in the future, Luo Nan would absolutely not stand idly by. It was an invisible causal bond.
But, could the score really be calculated like that?
Luo Nan raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the expectant faces of the Seagod Island's high-ranking officials.
A gentleman judges by actions, not intentions. Regardless of whether Seagod Island's assistance was due to their appreciation of his potential as a top-tier seventh-level trial or by the will of the Seagod, the favor and care Luo Nan received were genuine.
Without Little White's entire clan mobilizing, finding the Deep Sea Demon Whale King in the vast ocean would have taken an unknown amount of time.
Without Poseidon Island providing this stable rear, he wouldn't have been able to cultivate his power so smoothly.
"Taking their benefits and then just walking away—that's not Luo Nan's style,"
Luo Nan thought to himself.
"Since the cause and effect are already established, I'll accept it calmly."
"With my current strength and future potential, even if Poseidon Island faces a great calamity, I might not be unable to withstand it!"
"Besides, the Deep Sea Demon Whale King is dead; what calamity could Poseidon Island possibly face?"
Thinking this, the hesitation in Luo Nan's eyes vanished.
He looked at Bo Saixi and broke the silence:
"High Priest, I've thought it through."
"Free things may be the most expensive, but sometimes, a debt of gratitude is greater than anything."
"I have received much care from everyone on Seagod Island during my time here. If I were to take the benefits and leave, it would make me, Luo Nan, seem incredibly inconsiderate."
"Therefore…"
"I will become the Second Priest of Seagod Island!"
The seven Holy Pillar Guardians, including Sea Dragon Douluo, all wore genuine smiles. Even the usually composed Seahorse Douluo couldn't help but clench his fists in excitement.
For Seagod Island, this was absolutely a tremendous boon!
Who was Luo Nan?
He was a terrifying being who could single-handedly and easily kill the Deep Sea Demon Whale King!
With such a promising young talent becoming the Second Priest of Seagod Island, the future of Seagod Island was practically guaranteed!
Bo Saixi nodded slightly, her eyes full of admiration:
"Luo Nan, Seagod Island welcomes you."
"Your decision will surely be blessed by Lord Seagod."
"However, High Priest, seniors, there are some things I must explain beforehand."
Luo Nan waved his hand, signaling everyone to calm down, and said earnestly.
"Although I have agreed to nominally hold the position of Second Priest, I cannot stay on Seagod Island indefinitely."
Luo Nan's gaze turned to the distant west, towards the direction of the Heaven Dou Continent, a rare tenderness appearing in his eyes:
"My roots are in the Heaven Dou Empire; much of my effort is invested there."
"More importantly, my wife, Yuehua, and my family are waiting for me at Moon Pavilion in Heaven Dou City."
"Therefore, I will spend most of my time on the continent, only visiting Seagod Island once or twice a year at most to see everyone."
Hearing Luo Nan's conditions, Bo Saixi smiled and agreed without hesitation:
"No problem, these are minor matters."
"The content of the Divine Examination is clearly written; you only need to be nominally registered. You don't need to handle any daily affairs on Seagod Island."
"Your heart is on the continent; Seagod Island will never become a shackle binding you."
"As long as you remember Seagod Island and your identity as Second Priest, that is enough."
Seeing Bo Saixi's understanding, Luo Nan was completely relieved.
Having made the decision, Poseidon Island naturally wouldn't be negligent.
Although Luo Nan requested a simplified ceremony, Poseidon and the Seven Pillars still held a solemn yet enthusiastic inauguration ceremony for him the following day.
The ceremony took place in the circular sea plaza at the foot of Poseidon Mountain.
On this day, the sun shone brightly on Poseidon Island, and the light of Poseidon shone more brilliantly than ever before.
Thousands of residents of Poseidon Island gathered in the plaza, watching the young man in black on the high platform with awe and curiosity.
Little White, the King of the Great White Shark, also transformed into human form, wearing a silver-gray leather jacket, and stood at the forefront of the spectators.
"This guy is a monster."
"He even killed the Deep Sea Demon Whale King, and now he's become the Second Priest. Won't I have to be even more subservient to him on Poseidon Island from now on?"
Although she complained, Little White's eyes shone with genuine awe.
In the world of soul beasts, the strong are always respected, and Luo Nan's strength had completely conquered her.
On the high platform, Bo Saixi, holding a golden scepter symbolizing the authority of the sea god, solemnly announced to the entire island:
"By the divine decree of the Sea God, from this day forward, Luo Nan officially assumes the position of Second Priest of Seagod Island!"
"His status is equal to that of the High Priest! All on Seagod Island shall regard the Second Priest as themselves; any disobedience will be punished as treason!"
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