Chapter 96: The Question
"The Grand Worshipper, at this rate, the entire ocean might…" The black robed man's expression was grave, but he couldn't finish his sentence.
"Sigh… A natural disaster is something no mere mortal can stop."
Bo Saixi, the Grand Worshipper of Sea God Island, let out a deep sigh.
She turned toward the sacred altar in the center of the great hall, where a mighty trident stood embedded.
"If Sea God were here, this calamity would be of no concern… but alas…" She trailed off, unable to continue.
[Sea God? There are really gods in this world?]
[If that so called Sea God can actually stop this terrifying underwater volcanic eruption, then the title of god would be well deserved!]
[Too bad that Sea God is obviously absent. Now, how will this crisis be resolved?]
[This disaster looks really, really bad…]
[Who cares? It's just the ocean. No way this thing reaches us on land, right?]
Meanwhile, in reality
On Sea God Island, Bo Saixi, who was also watching the video, had a darkened expression.
Seeing herself appear in the video confirmed her worst fears
This was not a fabricated scenario.
This was a glimpse of the future.
A future where the ocean itself would face annihilation!
And the worst part?
It was inevitable.
It wasn't a war. It wasn't caused by people.
It was a natural disaster.
A meteor from the distant cosmos, crossing the infinite void, and landing on Douluo Star by mere coincidence.
How could they stop something like that?
Bo Saixi knew this meteor's arrival was fate.
No matter what, it would happen.
And if it did, the destruction it would cause…
…was beyond human power to prevent.
Unless Sea God himself returned, this calamity could not be stopped.
Otherwise…
The ocean was doomed.
For the first time in centuries, Bo Saixi felt a creeping sense of despair.
But then
"No!"
A sudden realization sparked in her mind.
There was still a chance.
The public Q&A session.
If she could answer correctly, she would receive a reward.
And the Q&A system's rewards were always perfectly tailored to the recipient's needs.
If she answered correctly…
She might receive something that could save the ocean!
Back in the video
The underwater volcanic eruptions continued to spread.
Massive cracks kept forming, spewing molten lava that boiled the sea.
Wherever the eruption spread, it became a dead zone.
Countless sea soul beasts fled in terror, while the slower ones were boiled alive.
It was a catastrophe.
A mass extinction event for ocean life!
And not just for sea soul beasts
Even people on island nations were being affected.
The ash and fumes from the eruption contaminated the air, spreading with the wind.
Some islands were completely covered in volcanic dust breathing became a life threatening challenge.
And worse
As the lava cracks continued to expand…
Some islands fell within the eruption's range.
Entire populations were engulfed by steam, unable to escape.
Before they even realized what was happening
They were cooked alive, just like steamed buns.
The brutal devastation left everyone watching in horror.
Even the strongest soul masters trembled before this force of nature.
[Oh god… this underwater eruption is way worse than anything on land!]
[It's not just worse it's because the scale is too massive!]
[That meteor's impact force was absurd!]
[It punched straight through the planet's crust, exposing magma!]
[If this keeps going… the lava could consume the entire ocean!]
[Wait… if that happens, wouldn't the whole sea evaporate?!]
While the comment section exploded in panic
The video transitioned to a new scene.
A lone figure appeared.
His back faced the camera, revealing a tall, powerful physique standing at least two meters in height.
His deep blue hair cascaded down his back, glowing faintly with an oceanic aura.
He hovered in mid air, unaffected by the intense heat and steam.
Below him
The ocean boiled, flashing with deep crimson from the lava below.
The magma churned violently, consuming everything in sight.
But this man did not move.
He simply watched in silence.
Nine soul rings flickered around him.
Two yellow, two purple, four black, one red.
A perfect soul ring configuration.
As the camera zoomed in his face was revealed.
The first impression he gave
Majestic.
His chiseled muscles radiated strength his titanic frame exuded raw power.
Even with long hair, there was nothing feminine about him.
His deep blue eyes were like the sky, filled with boundless might.
His features were bold and masculine, and his imposing presence gave off an unstoppable aura
Like the ocean itself.
[Whoa!! This guy looks powerful!]
[Standing next to him, I'd probably feel like a frail twig.]
[What is he planning to do?]
[Shhh! Just watch!]
In the video
The deep blue haired warrior narrowed his piercing gaze.
His nine soul rings glowed, and then
He raised a hand.
And pressed downward.
"BOOM!"
Instantly
The volcanic eruption…
Halted.
It was as if the entire seabed had been suppressed by an unseen force!
The red glow dimmed.
The boiling lava stopped rising.
The destruction seemed to pause as if sealed away.
But then
The magma surged again.
The eruption resumed.
The warrior sighed, shaking his head.
"If only… I had advanced one step further…"
"If I had fully unlocked my power…"
"I could have ended this disaster completely."
The screen froze.
Then, the question appeared
[Question: How did this man ultimately stop the disaster and save billions of sea creatures?]
The entire live chat fell into a stunned silence.
[Wait, WHAT?! He actually stopped the disaster?!]
[Who is this guy? Could he be the Sea God?!]
[What kind of question is this?! There's no context!]
[How did he do it?!]
[He just said something about needing to go further…]
[Wait further?! Doesn't that mean…becoming a god?!]
[Could it be… that he later ascended to godhood and THEN stopped the disaster?!]
[That actually makes a lot of sense!]
[Guys, hurry! Someone answer before it's too late!]
The chat was flooded with speculation
But nobody dared to answer.
After all
Answering incorrectly meant facing punishment.
And nobody knew what kind of punishment awaited them.
Would it be mild?
Or…
A fate worse than death?
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